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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DaveBStevens" data-source="post: 7522302" data-attributes="member: 6976623">I agree. I also like your idea of a freezing pool of water. Perhaps there is a narrow ledge which skirts the pool and a failed DEX save might mean a PC falls in. Their heavy winter coat would quickly absorb water and drag them down if they don't take it off. If they are roped together then the character either side might need to make a STR save or be pulled in as well.The PC(s) would need to remove their heavy winter overcoat or be dragged under (you could assume that our mighty heroes could just about get out with their armour and weapons but not with the waterlogged heavy winter coat as well!). Perhaps a DEX save with a DC of 12 to remove their coat. Removing the coat allows the character to swim normally (it falls to the bottom of the pool).If they fail to remove their coat then make a DEX saving throw to see if they manage to grab a breath for another attempt. If they fail their DEX save they have enough air for one more attempt (the rules for holding your breath in the PHB are not used as the freezing cold water gives the PC limited time/attempts before their body shuts down from the cold).Other characters could help by throwing them something to hang onto such as a rope. Characters that remove their own coats could jump in to help, giving the drowning character Advantage on attempts to remove their coat and to grab a breath.</blockquote>