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Curse of Strahd |lvl 1-10| Grimdark-Beginner Friendly-RP Heavy
In the fog shrouded land of Barovia, evil can be smelt on the air and felt in your bones. What a foul place for you to find yourself...
About the adventure
In far dark places, an evil reigns free Inviting and biting, its throne to see Hear it's tapping? It's rapping? Is it you it is trapping? To where shall you run when death comes for thee? Audio: https://audio.com/randall-tyc/audio/curse-of-strahd ___________________________________________________ In the fog shrouded land of Barovia, evil can be smelt on the air and felt in your bones. It is a place held captive by death; its people feeling its strangling grip far too young. Its forests, plagued by creatures, both cursed and dire. A place where joyous youth and peaceful age are midnight birdsongs. Where death is no mere concept but is who rules the land. What a foul place for you to find yourself... ___________________________________________________ In this classic D&D campaign, you will take on the role of an adventurer who has, through one means or another, found themselves within the trapping mists of Barovia. The foul stench on the air also carries a whispered name, the ruler and terror of these lands, Countess Strahd Von Zarovich. Her name is said in hushed tones, as few are willing to invoke her wrath and far too many have seen what it can wrought. Will you find a way to escape these cursed lands? Will you fall to its plagues and curses? Will you be able to face Countess Strahd and live to tell the tale?
Game themes
$18.82
/ Session
Details
Bi-weekly / Tuesday – 11:00 PM UTC
Jul 29 / Session 16
3–3.5 Hour Duration
7 / 7 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Randall - Cherry Tree Games
he/him
5.0
(119)
Schedule
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
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Meet the Game Master
2 years on StartPlaying
217 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling
About me
The tension is weighty, suffocating: a moment suspended on the edge of a blade. Live, or die. Fight, or run. Figures move in the shadows - wolves, goblins, sweeping robes, shapes only seen in nightmares. Panic threatens to drown you; you glance about, danger everywhere. From behind, you hear the sound of steel against a scabbard; a low incantation begins; a growl reverberates. You divine the presence of trusted companions, and you swallow your fear. You are not trapped - these shadows are. In your hand, you sense your power - your quiver, your sword - and you cast it forth. Time slows, fates bend, and the silence breaks with the sound of destiny manifesting: Natural Twenty. ____ Welcome, friends, to the Cherry Tree! My name is Randall, and I’m here to do what I love most in this world: tell stories with others. Those stories may range from the horrific to the hilarious, from epic high fantasy to small-town whodunnits. No matter the themes or tone, I try to make every story unique. Sometimes this means tweaking a module to get a better fit, sometimes this means writing a whole new story - and sometimes it means setting the tale in my own homebrewed world of Ilian. Anyone who is willing to collaborate with, listen to, and respect their fellow players is welcome at my table. Whether our story is fun and goofy or dark and spooky, everyone should feel safe and comfortable with it and each other.
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Inclusive
Storytelling
Jeyleigh
Played 82 sessions
Randall did an exceptional job, skillfully managing a larger group of players who were not previously acquainted. He crafted a captivating story set in a robust homebrew high magic world, filled with multiple paths and directions for the party to explore. Randall's use of voices brought characters to life, adding depth and immersion to our session. His strong understanding of game mechanics ensured smooth gameplay and kept the adventure engaging. Overall, Randall's expertise and creativity made for an enjoyable 4 hours. Looking forward to next week's game.
Craig
Played 71 sessions
Randall was great to play with. Very welcoming, knowledgable, and fun. He is a great storyteller and it's obvious he cares about us as players. I think I've played around six sessions and I'm signed up for more. Highly recommended!
Morgan
Played 66 sessions
Randall was fantastic for a one shot! He even incorporated the characters’ backstories and motivations into the session, which is really going above and beyond. He’s also a terrific voice actor. If I ever and free at a time he’s running, I’ll definitely play with him again.
Usman Javed
Played 62 sessions
I never get to play high-level games, but I tell you this is the guy. I really like high-level magic games and this is the one. He is able to adapt very easily. I played my first game, it was okay. The next ones after that they were amazing. Suppose you like high-level games- overpowered character creations, this is your man
Meg
Played 46 sessions
I've played in a few of Randall's games now, and every single time, I have been impressed with his GMing. When he says his style is "Yes, and", he really means it, and consistently rolls with whatever his players throw at him - but he never lets the bits get out of hand or truly unreasonable, which I think is just masterful. His table is extremely fun to play at, always feels like a safe space, and he fosters such a great (and immersive!) atmosphere and environment. Extremely talented, equally friendly, and clearly excited to run games, Randall is a 10/10 GM and I HIGHLY recommend playing at his table, even if just for a one shot here and there!
B.E. Ware
Played 41 sessions
Great storyteller and excellent combat! Looking forward to playing again!
Character creation
Creating your character
Characters will start at level 1 for this campaign and progress to level 10 and can be made in DnDBeyond or in Roll20. We will have a free session 0 to discuss character creation as a group. Once you sign up, there will be resources and links available to help you. I will, of course, also be available to help and answer any questions you may have.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Apps/Accounts - Roll20 and Discord account - Download Beyond20 browser extension, if using DnDBeyond for your sheet Other Stuff - Microphone and optional webcam - A willingness to collaborate and tell a fun story
What Randall - Cherry Tree Games brings to the table
Discord - For voice, video, and chatting - With many links, resources, and bot tools Roll20 - With integrated maps, artwork, soundscapes, music, and tokens DnDBeyond - With nearly all official content available for use
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Randall - Cherry Tree Games creates a safe table
Content warnings and safety tools are briefly listed below. Once you sign up, you'll receive specific character creation details, links to resources, and a code of conduct form that details all the safety tools that will be used. We will take one break around the game's midpoint and possibly others if needed or requested. At the end of the game, for players who wish to, there will be space for debriefing and aftercare. Players can also directly message me before, during, or after the game to express any concerns or reflections.