Curse of Strahd!🧛Level 5 PlayByPost🧡Beginners Welcome
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
An Official Wizards of the Coast Adventure! Under raging storm clouds, the vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires. The wind’s howling increases as he turns his gaze down toward the village of Barovia. Far below, yet not beyond his keen eyesight, a party of adventurers has just entered his domain. Strahd’s face forms the barest hint of a smile as his dark plan unfolds. He knew they were coming, and he knows why they came—all according to his plan. A lightning flash rips through the darkness, but Strahd is gone. Only the howling of the wind fills the midnight air. The master of Castle Ravenloft is having guests for dinner. And you are invited.
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2 years on StartPlaying
1328 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (86)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Teacher
Creativity
Storytelling
Brendan
New review
Played 11 sessions
Thomas is a great game master. Very good for new players and experienced. The game i was in was ton's of fun and Thomas kept us going while explaining the game to new players and giving the group lots of different ways to play so it made the group feel more tailored and unique to the group. Will for sure be joining another game of his in the future.
Steve
Played 9 sessions
Great
Rolling 4 Insight
Played 18 sessions
Thomas has shown himself to be a dedicated and professional GM over the past few months of playing with him. He has some really impressive mastery over the Forge VTT that streamlines the fiddly bits of ttrpgs, and enhances the play experience as well. I deeply appreciate the level of care and attention to brings to the interpersonal aspects of running a table as well. I've seen a lot of tables pay lip service to communication and safety tools, but Thomas follows through and checks in in a consistent and responsible way. He's constantly willing to go the extra mile and work with players to accommodate their wants to make a table that suits them best. Highly recommend if you want a smooth, well tailored experience.
Roger Gervais
Played 8 sessions
I came into my first game ever wanting to play the Curse of Strahd. Thomas has answered all my questions, numerous as they are, and has helped me find my stride in a world of monsters and scary environments. Our party was even killed outright because of a bad roll, and Thomas masterfully allowed us to talk about how it felt and then how to get back into the game. It’s not often that you can lose a game and want back in so bad that you don’t care if it happens again. It takes an amazing DM like Thomas to be able to support each player, especially a beginner like me, in just the right way to make a hard campaign be so much fun. The group I’m playing with also helps a lot! A great game! Great people ! And a great DM!
Amy
Played 10 sessions
I’m new to D&D and I couldn’t have asked for a better DM to start with. Thomas has been welcoming, patient and friendly. He’s helped me learn to play while also letting me explore, experiment, and make my own decisions. If you’re a beginner and you’re a little nervous about getting started, give a game with Thomas a go!
Morgan
Absolutely loved The Riders of Wrenwood! Thank you!
Additional details
How to prepare
All you need to do is to jump into our discord here https://discord.gg/ATqXs877n2 and that's it! We'll go over character creation and everything else from there!
What I provide
🐉 Welcome to an OnlyDragons Epic Adventure! 🗺️ As your gamemaster in the thrilling world of Adventurers League, I'm excited to offer you a magical experience packed with fun and excitement. Here's what's in store for you: Foundry Virtual Table Top (VTT) Access 🖥️: Dive into our adventures with free access to the state-of-the-art Foundry Virtual Table Top! Custom Soundtracks 🎵: Immersive music and soundscapes will transport you right into the heart of the action! Integrated Avrae Discord Bot 🤖: Roll into the action with our Discord/VTT/DnD Beyond integrated dice roller and combat tracker! Integrated Custom Tokens 🎲: Personalized tokens bring your unique character to life! Stunning Battle Maps 🗺️: Explore beautifully crafted Dungeon Alchemist maps, enhancing your strategic play! GM Style – Fun & Flexibility 😄: Expect a mix of hilarious character voices, engaging storytelling, and a game where fun comes first! Tactical Combat & Roleplay ⚔️: Brace yourself for strategic battles and deep roleplaying experiences! Transferable Characters 🔄: Enjoy the freedom to weave your character’s story across various OnlyDragons Adventurers League adventures! Community & Support 👫: Join our friendly community and get all the support you need, whether you're new or experienced! What You Need to Bring: Your imagination, a love for adventure, and your dice set (virtual or real) 🎲! Ready for Adventure? Sign up now and step into a world where every decision shapes your epic story! 🐲🛡️
Gameplay details
BURY YOURSELF IN GOTHIC HORROR... Under raging storm clouds, the vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires. The wind’s howling increases as he turns his gaze down toward the village of Barovia. Far below, yet not beyond his keen eyesight, a party of adventurers has just entered his domain. Strahd’s face forms the barest hint of a smile as his dark plan unfolds. He knew they were coming, and he knows why they came—all according to his plan. A lightning flash rips through the darkness, but Strahd is gone. Only the howling of the wind fills the midnight air. The master of Castle Ravenloft is having guests for dinner. And you are invited. 🌙🧛🍷 This is an official Wizards of the Coast adventure intended to take players from 1st level all the way to 10th. Difficultly will gradually increase as we progress through the adventure together. This Play-by-Post adventure takes place entirely on Discord using the Avrae bot. This will connect to your character in D&D Beyond to perform rolls and other game actions. I will check in multiple times a day and keep the game moving! You will have 24-hour access to the play by post channels and can post any time! This way you can play from your phone, on the go, and on your schedule! Finally! A way to play every day! Within this adventure you will find: 💚Safe Learning Environment🤓 👶🏽New Player Guidance 🍼 Numerous Opportunities to Experience ✔️Roleplay ✔️Combat ✔️Exploration 🪙Treasure🪙 ☠️Traps🪤 🧙♂️Interesting and Memorable NPCs👸🏽 🧟♀️Dungeon 👀 and of course... 🌙🧛The Dreaded Strahd!🧛🌙 If this exciting narrative driven style game sounds like what you've been looking for, then join our team, grab your (virtual) dice, and journey into the haunted lands of Barovia!
Content warnings
• Blood
Safety tools used
• Debriefing
• Lines and Veils
• Luxton Technique Discussion
• Open Door
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
Firstly, you'll want to join our discord channel here! https://discord.gg/ATqXs877n2 Once you're there, please take a minute to view our rules, (including those listed specifically for this adventure) and the safety tools we'll be using. You may customize your character using any of the races/classes from the Player's Handbook, Tasha's, and Xanathar's. I'll also help you to integrate D&D Beyond with Discord so that all your rolls transfer right over! You may customize your character using any of the races/classes from the Player's Handbook, Tasha's, and Xanathar's. All characters will start at level 1 unless we've already started the adventure, in which case you can create a character at whatever level the party is currently at! If you are unsure which character to play, let me know and I will help you choose a race/class combination that will fit the character you want to play!
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
• D&D Beyond
• Discord
• Foundry VTT
• Text/Play by Post
• Theater of the Mind
$25.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Friday - 4:00 AM UTC
Mar 21 / Session 60
3-3 Hour duration
3 / 6 Seats filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: All Ages