Curse of Strahd - Level 7
Lost in the mist, trapped in nightmare—either you survive Barovia’s horrors, defeat Strahd, and reclaim your destiny, or be lost to darkness forever.
$29.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 8:00 PM UTC
Dec 20 / Session 97
Session Duration / 2.5–3.5 hours
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
🌑 Enter the Domain of Dread: Curse of Strahd 🌑 Venture into Barovia, a land shrouded in eternal mist and ruled by the enigmatic and cruel Strahd von Zarovich. Trapped within his cursed realm, your party must navigate through a world of dark mysteries, sinister plots, and chilling encounters. Can you unravel the twisted secrets hidden within Castle Ravenloft and break the vampire lord’s oppressive reign? This immersive, gothic horror adventure is tailored for both seasoned adventurers and brave newcomers alike. Featuring vivid maps, atmospheric soundscapes, expert storytelling, and rich role-playing opportunities, you'll experience tension, suspense, and gripping narratives at every turn. Will you defy fate and escape the mists—or succumb to Strahd’s dark designs, forever lost among the damned? Step carefully into the darkness… your fate awaits. 🦇⚰️🌙
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(75)
4 years on StartPlaying
1211 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
What's good, adventurers? I’m Nicolae, a full-time Dungeon Master with over 11,000 hours logged on Roll20 and about 1000 games run on StartPlaying. From mastering macros and APIs, introducing intrigue, to weaving tactical combat encounters, I bring depth and efficiency to every session. My goal is to deliver immersive storytelling where your characters truly shape the world—no two games are ever the same. Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of my table. I strive to ensure each player feels heard and has a genuine impact on the unfolding narrative. Whether you live for intense role-play, thrilling battles, or creative problem-solving, you’ll find a warm, open environment where you can shine. Beyond the tabletop, I’m a musician and producer pouring that same passion into my art. If you'd like a glimpse of my musical adventures, follow me on Instagram or TikTok @musicbyNicolae. Dope. Now let's roll some initiative! Join me, and let’s create stories you’ll be talking about long after the dice have finished rolling.
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Creating your character
The Characters will be built in Roll20, You can use the Charactermancer or edit directly, dragging features and items from the compendium, with access to all published character content through my compendium sharing either way. We will use a customized point buy (35 points, 17 max) and given at least a paragraph of backstory, you can expect at least a bonus feat. If you are unfamiliar with Roll20 I have a short guide with links to youtube videos in the Discord server.
Join the party and prepare to get lost in the dangers and intrigues of Barovia. Weekly campaign. Party currently includes a Celestial Warlock, and a Inquisitor/Life Cleric as well as former-PC sidekicks.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You'll need a desktop or laptop computer with a microphone for communicating through Discord voice chat. If there is feedback from your monitors you'll be asked to get some headphones or ear buds. You'll need an account with Discord and an account with Roll20 (both are free). New players are welcome, I just ask you do your best to understand the features of your class and race, and don't hesitate to message me before the game so we can both understand these better.
What Nico brings to the table
Access to any published character content on Roll20, advanced use of API scripts and macros to expedite combat and provide other quality of life or immersion building benefits, DMsguild material and homebrew ideas to flesh out the campaign.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How Nico creates a safe table
Professional, streamlined D&D5e Roll20 experience. I'll provide dynamic lighting, macros, and mods to the VTT to make sure we can learn and move things along in a fluid manner, and provide immersive and dramatic moments. Of course, you should expect a fair amount of violence, as with any DnD adventure. For this and other reasons, games can tend to be a bit gory in description. There may also be times when a survival/horror element will be evoked. As for any other type of mature themes, everything should be relatively tame. I am happy to implement any sort of toolset for players who feel they may have certain anxieties. I want my games to be as inclusive as possible and the only thing that matters is that everyone feels like a part of a team, given the opportunity to have fun and shine in their own character/role.
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