Curse of Strahd: A Tale of Gothic Horror | Levels 1-12| 2024 PHB
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
A story of Gothic horror... Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires. The wind's howling increases as Strahd turns his gaze back to the village. Far below, yet not beyond his ken, a party of adventurers has just entered his domain. Strahd's face forms a twisted smile as his dark plan unfolds. He knew they were coming, and he knows why they have come-all according to his plan. He, the master of Ravenloft, will attend to them. Another lightning flash rips through the darkness, its thunder echoing through the castle's towers. But Strahd is gone. Only the howling of the wind-or perhaps a lone wolf-fills the midnight air. The master of Ravenloft is having guests for dinner. And you are invited... Gather your party and venture into the Domain of the First Vampire in the land of Barovia. In Barovia, the night is a curse. With the dying of the light, wicked souls slip from the darkened spires of Castle Ravenloft to work the will of an immortal overlord. The howls of wolves and shrieks of raven swarms echo through the dismal valleys and oppressive forests. In isolated communities, superstitious villagers find the brightness in their lives smothered by dread of their aloof overlord, his baleful servants, and ancient evils that fester unopposed. All the domain’s residents know to fear the Mists and the long Barovian nights, as through them the Devil Strahd watches and reaches to claim whatever he desires. Will you take up arms and finally vanquish the Darklord and free the residents of the domain of dread from their endlessly repeating cycle of torment, or will you join the thousand fallen who are cursed to venture the land eternally? 🧛The campaign runs from level 1 to level 12. 🧛Homebrew additions to the campaign such as monsters and magical items will add new exciting elements for you to explore and experience. 🧛A curated playlist, sound effects and music that matches the ambiance to enhance every session and encounter. 🧛We will be using the UPDATED 2024 Players Handbook Join now! Can't wait to meet you and start telling a wonderfully horrific story alongside you.
Characters are currently at level 5. We will be using the new 2024 Players Handbook which will be shared with all of you on D&D Beyond. The current party composition is: Oath of Devotion Paladin, Celestial Patron Warlock, War Domain Cleric. Beginners are welcome!
5.0
(24)
2 years on StartPlaying
112 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 13 hours
Response rate: 75%
Additional details
How to prepare
You will need a D&D Beyond account, a Discord Account, Beyond20 extension installed and a Roll20 account. A decent mic, headset and computer are also required. Please read the character creation rules on the campaign page or discord page where they will also be listed. If you have any questions during the character creation process do not hesitate to c contact me on Discord.
What I provide
As a DM I will be sharing the link of the campaign on D&D Beyond providing access to all the content and materials needed to create and play your characters. Roll20 an accessible VTT with dynamic lighting and useful tools for both players and DM. I will provide a curated playlist, sound effects and music that matches the ambiance to enhance every session and encounter. The combat encounters are challenging and fun. There is always room for the Rule of Cool in my games.
Gameplay details
I will be sending you the Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist in order to establish our lines and veils and ensure a safe environment for everyone. The safety tools will also be available in Roll20 for you to use should the need arise.
Content warnings
• Blood
• Forced Blood Draining
• Character Death
• Death
• Gore
• Child Death
• Hangings
• Kidnapping
• Illness
• Mind alteration
• Mind Control
• Murder
• Mass Death
• Violence
Safety tools used
• Debriefing
• Lines and Veils
• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Characters creation will happen before our first session. I will run a session 0 with the players to make sure everyone is comfortable, answer any outstanding questions and ensure that everyone has their character ready with backstories concluded before session 1. 🪦 For your Ability Scores we use Point Buy system or Standard Array. 🪦You have access to all classes, subclasses, races, feats, backgrounds and spells in the 2024 PHB published by WotC. The 2024 PHB is backwards compatible with previous WotC books. if you would like to play one of the subclasses that did not make it to the 2024 PHB please consult the DM and follow the backwards compatibility guidelines. 🪦Once you have created your character, including the backstory, I will review it with you once more on a one to one call that will last anywhere between 15 – 30 min in order to incorporate your characters to the world ,make any necessary amendments and iron out any final details before session 0.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• D&D Beyond
• Roll20
• Discord
$25.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 6:00 PM UTC
Apr 20 / Session 17
3-4 Hour Duration
4 / 6 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+