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🦇 Into The Mists | Curse Of Strahd | LGBTQ+ & Beginner Friendly
Into The Mists - where the line between the living and the dead grows thin, and only the bravest souls can hope to survive the Curse of Strahd.
$35.00
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Weekly / Saturday - 4:00 PM UTC
Jun 20 / Session 95
Session Duration / 2.5–3 hours
7 / 7 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
This adventure is for 4 to 6 players of 1st Level - 10th Level. Step into the foreboding realm of Barovia, a land shrouded in darkness and despair, where the mists cling to your every step and horrors lurk in the shadows. Under the watchful eye of the enigmatic Countess Strahd von Zarovich, the land is gripped by an eternal night, and the people cower in fear of the vampire lord's power. Led by the seasoned Dungeon Master, Charlene Bayer, this campaign plunges adventurers into a world of gothic horror, where every corner hides a new terror and every decision could lead you to your doom. As you traverse the mist-covered lands of Barovia, you will face not only the supernatural minions of Strahd but also the darkness within yourselves. Whether you're a newcomer to the realm of Dungeons & Dragons or a seasoned veteran seeking the ultimate test of courage, Into The Mists welcomes all who dare to brave its chilling embrace. From haunted castles to forgotten crypts, the campaign promises a spine-tingling journey filled with mystery, suspense, and dread. Join us as we venture Into The Mists, where the line between the living and the dead grows thin, and only the bravest souls can hope to survive the Curse of Strahd. You Can Expect: 🦇 A Horrifyingly Good Time 🎙️ Professional Voice Acting ⚔️ Character Backstory Integration 🎨 Beautiful Scenic Art 🗺️ Evocative Battle Maps 🎵 Immersive Soundtracks 🎲 FULL D&D Beyond Access 🤗 A Safe and Accepting Environment for those with disability, neurodivergence, & the queer community.
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(65)
4 years on StartPlaying
567 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Teacher
About me
Hey I'm Charlene, but most people call me Char! I'm a professional Actor with over 2 decades of acting experience, including voice acting for Netflix and Electronic Arts productions. I have been playing TTRPGs for over a decade, and have been a professional Game Master for over 10 years. I love creating custom worlds for my players to explore, as well as running tried and true published modules. I create voices for my NPCs, and work with my players so that the game is tailored to everyone's wants and needs when it comes to exploration, combat, puzzles, and roleplaying. It's important to me that every player has a great time every session, and that everyone feels safe at the table. Safety tools are mandatory at my table, because it's only fun to dive deep into the horror when you know everyone is having a good time! You can see videos of my GMing style over at www.youtube.com/tabletoptiddies where I have been GMing our D&D Campaigns for 5 years. Since starting my professional TTRPG career, I've played with Brennan Lee Mulligan, Matthew Mercer, B.Dave Walters, Erika Ishii, Tanya DePass, and more! I hope to see YOU at my next session! I do not use ChatGPT, MidJourney, or other automation (theft) platforms. Current Games on StartPlaying (All times EST) Mondays 5pm - Rime of the Frostmaiden Wednesdays 7pm - Jumanji Custom Game "Escaping Tesora" Fridays 5pm - Curse of Strahd (Gender Bent) Saturdays 12pm - Curse of Strahd (Gender Bent) Saturdays 6pm - Curse of Strahd (Gender Bent) Sundays 5pm - Curse of Strahd (Gender Bent) Sundays 9pm - Curse of Strahd (Gender Bent) Weekly Asynchronous Play By Post - Rime of the Frostmaiden Campaigns Completed on Start Playing Custom D&D Campaign "Big Bad Bureau" (x1)
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Creating your character
- Players will need to join the D&D Beyond Campaign that will be sent to you via email, it will have all D&D Beyond books unlocked. - You are welcome to use a provided pre-gen character if you wish. Level: We will begin with a Death House mini arc to take us from Level 1 - 3. From this point on we will use Milestone leveling. Stats: We will be rolling for stats (or you can choose Point Buy if you wish). You can roll 3 sets of dice and choose whichever set works for you. No stats can be above 18 at level 1. Health: Level 1 starts with max health, then we will be rolling for future levels (with the option to choose the average). Equipment: Starting Equipment only. PLUS one uncommon magic item of your choice. Race/Class: Anything official is welcome, I have everything unlocked for your use! Only limitation is no homebrew, it must be official on D&D Beyond.
Countess Strahd can't wait to send the mists to collect you... Beginners are welcome, and I highly encourage folks from marginalized groups to apply :) This is a horror campaign, safety tools will be in place and content will be adjusted as necessary for everyone's comfort! <3 Current Party Makeup: Monk, Dwarf Paladin, Human Ranger, Changeling Warlock, Goblin Fighter, Tabaxi Bard/Sorcerer, Human Cleric, Tiefling
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need: - A steady internet connection. - A free Zoom account (https://zoom.us/signup#/signup) - A free D&D Beyond Account (https://www.dndbeyond.com/create-account). - A microphone. - A webcam (optional). - Players will need to join the D&D Beyond Campaign (link provided once signed up), create their character, and fill out the Lines and Veils sheet before the first session. - Optional: some way to take notes (pen and paper, google doc, etc)
What Charlene Bayer brings to the table
- All D&D Beyond books will be unlocked for your use in the D&D Beyond Campaign. - "She Is The Ancient" Sourcebook will be used to create an amazing gender-swapped campaign! - Ambient music will be used to help transport everyone into the horrifying world of Barovia! - Rule of Cool will be embraced! The GM will go over expectations with everyone during the session zero about how we want to balance roleplay/combat/exploration during the game. - Everyone will get a custom digital Hero Forge token for use on Roll20. - Battle maps will be used on Roll20.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Charlene Bayer creates a safe table
- A lines and veils consent form will be sent out in advance along with the D&D Beyond Campaign Link and Roll20 Link. Please fill it out to the best of your ability before our session, and we can go over it during the session. - The Content Warnings listed are a guideline, all content will be adjusted to the comfort of all players! - All players will be onboarded with a session zero featuring introductions, safety tool explanation, and expectations for the game. - A 15 minute break will happen at the halfway mark of the session. - If at any time during the session you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you can type X in chat, say X out loud, or make an X on camera and I will stop the scene and address the problem. - At the end of the session we will do "Stars and Wishes" where everyone who would like to can share their favorite parts of the game and what they'd like to have more of in the next session. 📖 House Rules: - Drinking a potion can be done as a bonus action (roll for it) or as an action (max HP). - Nat 1s and Nat 20s are automatic criticals. - Magic Scroll Usage: Arcana DC is 10 + spell level - If you don't feel comfortable doing a character voice, that is totally ok!
Content warnings
Safety tools used