Curse of Strahd 🧛♂️ Defy the Unending Night 🌘
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
Barovia is Dead 🌒 Eternal night looms 🧛♂️ The evil Strahd von Zarovich wields an iron fist ⏳ You are trapped in an unending nightmare 📜 Every story needs a hero 💀 Will you survive or die? The land of Barovia shouldn't be. The residents of this realm-beyond-realms are prisoners with no respite to be found. You are one such unfortunate soul. Lost in a world that makes no heroes, your only hope of escape is to fight. Can you break the Curse of Strahd and return from whence you came? What to expect: 📜 A custom adventure. Your character is the star. All backstories WILL be used. 🗣️ High-stakes role-play. Meet the lost souls of Barovia, each with distinct goals. How will you react? 🗺️ Rewarding exploration. Secrets lay at the heart of Barovia. Can you find them? ⚔️ Deadly combat. The lands of Barovia are dangerous. You never know what lurks in the shadows. 👻 Spine-chilling horror. The residents of Barovia are corrupted by the darkness. Who knows what abominations dwell... ...and much, much more! Come with me on a journey through 5th edition's most acclaimed modules. Your characters are the heroes. Your decisions drive the story. What will you do?
Party level: 6 Current Party: Aasimar Warlock (Hexblade) Goliath Barbarian (Path of the Totem Warrior) Human Wizard (School of Evocation) Aasimar Cleric (Death Domain) Halfling Ranger (Gloomstalker)
5.0
(20)
2 years on StartPlaying
287 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, World Builder, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (20)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
World Builder
Storytelling
Andrew
New review
Played 2 sessions
Olly is a fantastic DM. Very welcoming and helpful. I had a blast playing with him and his current group.
Kip
Played 32 sessions
Olly is a great all-around Game Master. Does he know the rules and how to deliver balanced and challenging combats? Yes. Does he fill his world with interesting NPCs with a variety of different secrets, motives, and personalities? Yes. Can he build a world that, right out of the gate, you know you could spend the next few years exploring? Yes. Does he include mysteries and puzzles without making them harder than we can handle? Yes. And is he happy to sit back and listen as our characters talk through our next steps, head over to a bar, and then bicker about unicorns? Yes. Most importantly, does he respect us all and want what's best for the group? Definitely, yes!
JC
Played 32 sessions
Olly, thy patience knows no bounds. Olly is a great GM that goes to lengths to provide a vibrant world and fun characters to interact with. Our game is filled with players that are chaos goblins and brimming with anarchic behaviour, and he navigates it (and us) with the skill of a well-seasoned GM. Characters and NPCs feel tangible, and you know he can hit the sweet spot when you catch yourself having genuine empathy for the NPCs and their depth of story (Still on the fence about Galthair). Highly recommend Olly, catch one of his games, you won’t be disappointed!
Jonas
Played 35 sessions
Olly is an absolutely fantastic DM. Amazing world-building, and his creativity and attention to detail always makes every session extremely fun, not to mention his great voices and NPC's which always become memorable one way or another. If you're looking for a DM who will listen and engage with you as a player while providing a fantastic story which will leave you wanting for every next session, look no further.
Zachary
Played 46 sessions
Olly has been a great GM all round. He has been very accommodating and is willing to work with his players financially. He has also been great at creating a world tailored to all of the players in the campaign. Finally, he has created so many unique and lovable characters as well as some that you love to hate. 10/10 would absolutely recommend Olly!
iben sap
Played 43 sessions
Have been loving all the games with Olly, he’s a great and involved DM. Every session is a joy to play and I look forward to it every week :))
Additional details
How to prepare
New to TTRPGs, D&D or VTTs? All you need to get started is a free Discord account. Add me on there and I can answer any questions and guide you through the rest. Username: wernerhotdog From there you will need: -A free D&D Beyond account -An internet browser. Chrome works best! -A microphone/headset -A stable internet connection -A webcam is encouraged but not essential Accommodations can be made for anyone who does not wish to use the virtual tabletop
What I provide
I provide: -A classic module customised to your character -An in depth knowledge of the rules and VTT -Sourcebooks shared on D&D Beyond -Evocative battle maps -NPCs with their own voices and motivations -Immersive music and soundscapes -A professional experience
Gameplay details
⚙️ All three pillars of TTRPGs - Exciting combat will keep you on the edge of your seat. - Rewarding exploration means a new surprise is always on the horizon. - Deep NPC motivations provide high-stakes role-play encounters. 🗣️ Community guidelines - Collaborative thinking is a must. - Zero tolerance for harassment and abuse - Have fun and encourage others to do the same
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Character creation will be done in D&D Beyond using my library of races, classes and subclasses. Looking for something I don't have? Let me know and I will purchase it for you to use at no extra charge. Pre-generated characters are available on request. Characters are to be built using the 2014 ruleset Starting Level 1. Characters joining later join at the same level as the party. Ability scores: Point buy or Standard Array Feats and Multiclassing: Yes All official content is allowed and encouraged with three exceptions: -No custom lineage -No Peace or Twilight Domain Clerics -No content from the 2024 ruleset Homebrew content will not be permitted
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• Foundry VTT
$30.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Monday - 1:00 PM UTC
Apr 7 / Session 27
3-3.5 Hour duration
5 / 6 Seats filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+