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🧛Curse of Strahd🐦‍⬛| 5e 2024 |🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈|New Players Welcome

🧛Curse of Strahd🐦‍⬛| 5e 2024 |🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈|New Players Welcome

Trapped in a land of mist and shadow, you are the newest guests of the vampire lord Strahd von Zarovich. He’s been expecting you—and he never lets go.

TYPE

Campaign

LEVELS

1–15

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

All Ages
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About the adventure

🧛‍♂️ Bound by Fate 🔮 In the cursed land of Barovia, where the sun rarely shines and the mists obscure the way forward, a dark presence looms over all. Castle Ravenloft stands tall, an ancient fortress of dread that casts its long shadow over the village below. The people of Barovia live in fear, their lives controlled by a tyrant they dare not name. You and your fellow adventurers have been drawn to this land by forces unknown, your fates intertwined with the dark history of Barovia. The road ahead is fraught with danger—deadly creatures, twisted secrets, and the ever-present threat of the vampire lord who rules these lands with an iron grip. Your journey will test your resolve, your wits, and your very soul. The master of Castle Ravenloft is having guests for dinner, and you are invited. ⚰️ About the Adventure 🕯️ This is Curse of Strahd: Blood of the Land, my own enhanced version of the beloved classic. Using a combination of community additions and my own custom content, this campaign offers a deeper, more challenging, and even more terrifying experience. Prepare to venture into a Barovia that is darker, more complex, and filled with new horrors that will test your courage and resolve like never before. 🏰 Join Us! 🦇 If you’re ready to face the horrors of Barovia and unravel the dark mysteries of Castle Ravenloft, this campaign is for you. Whether you’re new to D&D or a seasoned adventurer, you’ll find a thrilling and atmospheric experience that will test your wits and courage. 🧙‍♂️ About Me ⚔️ Greetings, adventurers! My name is Drew, and I’m a passionate Game Master with years of experience running tabletop RPGs daily. Whether you’re exploring gothic horrors or venturing into the vast reaches of space, I’m here to guide you through immersive worlds filled with intrigue, danger, and unforgettable stories. My approach to GMing focuses on storytelling, character development, and strategic gameplay, ensuring that every session is engaging and meaningful. I take pride in working closely with players to bring their characters to life, crafting shared narratives that are rich in detail and emotion. I’ve been fortunate to build a fantastic community of players who share my love for roleplaying, and I’m always excited to welcome new members into our adventures. No matter your experience level—whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to the world of TTRPGs—I strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are fully LGBTQ+ friendly, and I’m dedicated to making sure every player feels comfortable and valued.

2 SEATS LEFT
$25.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Saturday – 7:30 AM UTC

Jul 12 / Session 30

Campaign Length / 50–80 Sessions

3 Hour Duration

4 / 6 Seats Filled

GAME MASTER

Drewseth

he/him

5.0

(26)

Schedule

Sat, Jul 12 | 7:30 AM – Session 30

Sat, Jul 19 | 7:30 AM – Session 31

Sat, Jul 26 | 7:30 AM – Session 32

Sat, Aug 02 | 7:30 AM – Session 33

Sat, Aug 09 | 7:30 AM – Session 34

Sat, Aug 16 | 7:30 AM – Session 35

Sat, Aug 23 | 7:30 AM – Session 36

Sat, Aug 30 | 7:30 AM – Session 37

Sat, Sep 06 | 7:30 AM – Session 38

Sat, Sep 13 | 7:30 AM – Session 39

Sat, Sep 20 | 7:30 AM – Session 40

Sat, Sep 27 | 7:30 AM – Session 41

Sat, Oct 04 | 7:30 AM – Session 42

Sat, Oct 11 | 7:30 AM – Session 43

Sat, Oct 18 | 7:30 AM – Session 44

Sat, Oct 25 | 7:30 AM – Session 45

Sat, Nov 01 | 8:30 AM – Session 46

Sat, Nov 08 | 8:30 AM – Session 47

Sat, Nov 15 | 8:30 AM – Session 48

Sat, Nov 22 | 8:30 AM – Session 49

Sat, Nov 29 | 8:30 AM – Session 50

Sat, Dec 06 | 8:30 AM – Session 51

Sat, Dec 13 | 8:30 AM – Session 52

Sat, Dec 20 | 8:30 AM – Session 53

Sat, Dec 27 | 8:30 AM – Session 54

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(26)

Neurodivergent
Artist
Teacher/Educator
Game Designer

4 years on StartPlaying

250 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive

About me

Greetings, adventurers! I'm Drewseth, a dedicated TTRPG enthusiast and Dungeon Master with a fervor for all things nerdy. My journey with tabletop role-playing games began 20 years ago, and I've been running games as a profession for the last 5 years, hosting sessions every day of the week. I've built a wonderful community of dedicated regular players whom I'm proud to call my friends. I specialize in bringing characters to life, weaving intricate stories, and crafting unforgettable adventures. When I'm not running or preparing games, I'm brainstorming new ideas to enrich my campaigns. Some say I spend far too much time doing so, but hey, who needs sleep when there are dragons to slay?

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Character creation
Creating your character

Character creation will happen before game during a session 0 (Or via Discord if they game has already begun) using officially released 5e Content. I will be available regularly through Discord to answer any question or to offer assistance to those who might need a little more help.

The current party

Join us for an enhanced and immersive experience of Curse of Strahd This is a slightly expanded Curse of Strahd—I’ll be incorporating a combination of community-sourced content and my own adjustments to elevate the adventure. Having run this campaign multiple times with great success and enthusiastic player feedback, I’m excited to bring this expanded version to life for a new group of adventurers!

What to expect
Preparing for the session

A microphone is essential, a webcam is optional and can be used if the player feels comfortable. Voice chat will be facilitated via Discord on a Private Server, a free Discord account will be required. The game itself will be played using FoundryVTT, help will be provided to those who have not played using Foundry before.

What Drewseth brings to the table

I bring my experience and enthusiasm playing and running games, but more technically I will be providing everything needed for a complete VTT experience - Maps, Art, Music etc.

Homebrew rules

Expect a strong focus on atmosphere, character-driven storytelling, and tense, high-stakes encounters. Rules may be adjusted to heighten horror, keep tension sharp, and better serve the tone of dread and tragedy. The mists are always watching—and the rules may shift in their depths.

Equipment needed to play

Computer

Headphones

Internet

Microphone

Platforms used
Safety
How Drewseth creates a safe table

Whilst there is never truly a 'typical' session, I always do my best to ensure that sessions are as relaxed and as informal as I can - because I find this fosters a much kinder and easy-going environment - where people can be themselves and have some fun. There will be a 15 minute break around the midway point of the session, around 2 hours into the 4 hour session. I pride myself on providing a safe space for anyone at my table, and I try to make sure that I am available as a person and a friend to my players, not just a DM, and any behaviour, language or actions that makes other players feel unsafe, uncomfortable or unwelcome will not be tolerated, and players found to be in breach of this will be removed in the interest of others. If at any point any player is uncomfortable with any of the content or the experience of the game, they are free to make this known to myself and the rest of the group in any way that is comfortable for them without any fear of judgement, then as a group we would discuss this and how to proceed.

Content warnings
Alcohol Use
Blood
Body Horror
Death
Fire
Gore
Language/Cursing
Murder
Violence
Abuse
Hangings
Trauma
Deep or Large Bodies of Water
Execution
Animal Death
Cannibalism
Character Death
Devils / Demons / Fiends
Drowning
Extreme Violence
Freezing
Genocide
Illness
Insects
Mass Death
Mutilation
Mutilation of Corpses
Nightmares about Traumatic Events
Scars
Slavery
Animal abuse
Animal Cruelty
Child Death
Child Abuse
Hostages
Lifechanging Injury
Mind alteration
Mind Control
Police Brutality
Prejudice
Terrorism
Torture
Child Abandonment
Confronting Abuser
Domestic Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Forced Blood Draining
Kidnapping
Memory Erasing
Microaggressions
Paralyzation
Spiders
Safety tools used

Frequently asked questions