The Countess Strahd (Beginner Friendly & Inclusive Horror)
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
.⋆｡⋆☁˚｡⋆｡˚☽˚｡⋆Experience the definitive D&D Horror adventure.⋆｡˚☽˚｡⋆｡˚☁⋆｡⋆. 🧛🏻♀️ Be personally terrorized by the cruel and charming Countess Strahd 🧛🏻♀️ 🌙 Explore a mysterious, haunted countryside full of adventure and fear 🌙 🍷 Meet, fight, and even romance a cast of wonderful characters 🍷 🎻 Bring your own story to life with personalized character arcs 🎻 🎲 Learn the world of TTRPGs in an inclusive, beginner-friendly experience 🎲 তততততততততততত Campaign Includes তততততততততততত ✦ Personal guidance in creating/playing your character (upon request) ✦ A safe and positive group for players of all walks of life ✦ Optional fun activities between sessions to enrich the experience ✦ A private Discord area to connect with your fellow adventurers ✦ Unlimited access to all D&D Beyond digital resources ✦ Polished, Virtual Tabletop space on Roll20 ✦ A haunted ambience including ambience, sound effects, and more ＊*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚ Reviews from Players ＊*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚ 🧙🏻♂️"I cannot recommend Ben enough, he is a SPECTACULAR and we will continue to have him as our DM for as long as we can" ~ Blair 🧚🏻♀️ "Another amazing session where the moment it ends I’m counting down the hours for the next one." ~ Kaitlyn Johnson 🧝🏼"I'm pretty new to TTRPGs and he's been more than understanding towards me and the other players. Genuinely, if you have any doubts, you shouldn't." ~ Problematic 🧟♂️ "First session of the campaign, and I’m already hooked and learning great things from Ben." ~ Ian Scarfe 🧜🏼♀️ "You absolutely want a spot at Ben's next table." ~ Courtney
5.0
(121)
4 years on StartPlaying
840 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
Players are asked to have the following: • Dndbeyond.com account (Free) • Forge Virtual Tabletop (Free) • Microphone • Discord • Webcam (optional) All other necessary materials will be provided by the GM.
What I provide
Materials: • Access to Foundry Virtual Tabletop • Full suite of character creation options from D&D Beyond • Access to Dice Rollers • Private Discord Area to share with fellow adventurers Story Elements ▸ A 100% Romanceable Cast of Charming and Compelling Characters ▸ Nightmare Fuel for Days ▸ Haunting Cliffhangers ▸ Music and Eerie Ambience ▸ The Vague Sense you are being watched by the Countess ▸ An Environment free of harmful "Edgy" content (Bigotry, racism, sexism, queerphobia, etc.)
Gameplay details
All players will be invited to a Session 0, where we will discuss mutual interests, goals, and play styles. We will also discuss trigger lists, guidelines, and how to make this experience a fun and thrilling horror experience without bleeding across genuine boundaries.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Bleed
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Lines and Veils
• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
• Open Door
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Pre-Made characters are available upon request! Players are also welcome to make their own characters using D&D Beyond. By joining this campaign, you will receive access to all content creation tools on D&D Beyond. Characters will be finalized during Session 0, but players are 100% free to update their character concept as the campaign continues. Try new things and find your voice!
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• D&D Beyond
• Discord
• Foundry VTT
$35.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Friday - 5:00 PM UTC
Apr 4 / Session 26
2-3 Hour duration
3 / 5 Seats filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+