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Curse of Strahd: Into the Mists | Sundays | Beginner and LGBTQ+ Friendly | Pregen Characters Available

Curse of Strahd: Into the Mists | Sundays | Beginner and LGBTQ+ Friendly | Pregen Characters Available

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

“He is the Ancient. He is the Land. He is Awake.” 🩸 Gripping Terror 🫀 Deadly Dangers 📖 Personalized Storytelling 🎙️ Professional voice acting 🗺️ Beautiful gothic maps & artwork 🎶 Evocative, moody soundtrack 🎧 Immersive ambience What my players are saying: 🗣️ "An incredibly skillful Game Master who delivers on an epic rpg experience every time. You haven't really played a ttrpg until you've experienced Casey.” - Brand 🗣️ “Absolutely outstanding game and DM. I rarely accord such high esteem but in this case it is totally justified. Casey was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, descriptive, and gave us all our money's worth and then some. Highly recommended.” - Shard 🗣️ “Casey is absolutely amazing! Best DM I've ever had. Phenomenal storytelling and ambiance. I really look forward to our sessions!" - Mikaela 🗣️ “Casey is a great DM! The atmosphere and story telling, combined with great voice acting, is an incredible experience I look forward to every week. They also take the players' comfortability and feedback into consideration which I appreciated a lot. I recommend their games! :)” - Jordan My games are beginner-friendly, but welcome experts as well. I provide everything from the DnD Beyond and Roll20 accounts, to a safe space on Discord to be seen and heard. Cut loose and enjoy the fight of your life! Gaming Style: Roleplay Heavy, Collaborative Storytelling, Challenging Combat Barovia is not for the faint of heart. Enter a doomed land where supplies are short, friends are few, and safety is not guaranteed. Join your Dungeon Maestro in a collaborative, immersive storytelling experience unlike any you’ve had before. Grow stronger together as you learn the lore, and discover the stakes of saving a nation from its immortal tyrant. Explore gothic terror in a front-row seat for the frightening adventure of a lifetime. Sign up today!

Recruiting notes

Pre-generated lvl 1 PCs will be available, or you can build your own! This game is beginner friendly, so we'll also have cheat-sheets for the rules available. We'll have a session zero to talk about game expectations, answer any q's you have, and give you a taste of what to expect in Barovia!

5.0

(45)

Podcaster
LGBTQ+
Queer
Published Writer
Teacher/Educator
Voice Actor
Game Designer

3 years on StartPlaying

184 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Voices

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (45)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

Voices

Sam  avatar

Sam

New review

Played 1 sessions

Completed a one shot with Casey. He quickly set the stage and got each player involved immediately. Casey did a great job introducing NPCs including great voice acting for each. He knows the rules very well. Great mix of role playing and fighting. Definitely would play with Casey as GM again.

Andrew  avatar

Andrew

New review

Played 1 sessions

Casey was a great GM and I would love to play again with them if I have time. Great story telling and environment, fun characters (I will miss Lugrod!), and well balanced combat. The did one of the Slaydium games, which was more combat focused, but he would be a great GM for a roleplaying game as well.

Bernardo Rosique avatar

Bernardo Rosique

Played 1 sessions

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Yabadabadou avatar

Yabadabadou

Played 4 sessions

Casey is an absolute powerhouse of a DM! Their voice acting brings every NPC to life, one moment you're chatting with mysterious Greek lady, the next you're terrified of a whispering eldritch horror. The immersion is chef’s kiss! And when combat rolls around? Smooth, snappy, and deadly efficient. No slogging through endless turns just pure, tactical excitement. If you're looking for a DM who balances storytelling and action like a pro, Casey is the one to beat!

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Todd Barfield

Played 9 sessions

I enjoyed the session. Casey is energetic and creative. It’s a very exciting time. I highly recommend Slaydium games!

Anthony avatar

Anthony

Played 28 sessions

Worthwhile GM, makes it a prerogative to make you feel including even if you only joined halfway through the campaign.

Additional details

How to prepare

Players should know the 5th edition standard D&D rules, have their PC approved before session 00, and have a free membership on Roll20 where we will be running the game. Discord chat is also available. A home set-up that includes a microphone & camera is encouraged but not mandatory. We'll be using milestone achievements to level up, including home-brewed side quests & a core campaign that's been updated with special surprises!

What I provide

I'll bring maps, music, & over a decade's experience providing a gripping narrative that chills the blood. Roll20 will provide the dice rolls. I'll also provide occasional artwork, visual aids, & a vast range of character voices for a 'full cast' of NPCs.

Gameplay details

Lines & Veils sheets are shared with the players to fill out in advance of Session 00. Players can prepare non-human characters with the knowledge that it may impact how they're perceived by xenophobic Barovians. The DM will also check in with players post-game to ensure personal boundaries / comfort zones are never crossed. Just because it's a horror game doesn't mean the *player* should feel unsafe. Our table is LGBTQ-friendly & inclusive.

Content warnings

• Blood

• Body Horror

• Character Death

• Insects

• Murder

• Violence

• Death

• Kidnapping

• Spiders

Safety tools used

Breaks

Debriefing

Lines and Veils

Open Door

Session 0

How will character creation work

Players can bring in their own level 01 PCs for customization & approval. The DM works w/ players to understand their characters and provide a tailored story around them. Alternatively, basic level 01 PC pre-builds will be available for customization as well. It's simply up to the player to provide backstory, personal detail and the 'fingerprints' that bring a character to life.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Low

Experience level

Beginner

Platforms used

Roll20

Discord

D&D Beyond

2 SEATS LEFT
$20.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Custom / Sunday - 5:00 PM UTC

Apr 20 / Session 48

3 Hour Duration

3 / 5 Seats Filled

Schedule

Off Schedule

Sun, Apr 20 | 6:00 PM - Session 48

Sun, Apr 27 | 6:00 PM - Session 49

Sun, May 04 | 6:00 PM - Session 50

Requirements

Experience required: Beginner

Age: 18+