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🧛‍♂️Curse of Strahd, Prophecy of the Death March🚪 | Lvl 1-12
Barovia beckons—where the mists never lift, the dead never rest, and the Devil Strahd waits in his castle for heroes foolish enough to challenge fate.
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Weekly / Tuesday – 6:00 PM UTC
Aug 19 / Session 35
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
In the mist-shrouded land of Barovia, whispers of an ancient and malevolent curse fill the air. The villagers live in perpetual fear under the oppressive rule of the vampire lord, Strahd von Zarovich, who reigns from his ominous castle, Ravenloft. The once-thriving realm has become a shadow of its former self, shrouded in darkness and despair. Strahd's insatiable thirst for power and eternal life has left the land cursed, with no escape for its tormented inhabitants. The party finds themselves drawn to Barovia by a mysterious letter promising wealth, glory, or perhaps the answer to a deeply personal quest. Upon arrival, they are greeted not by the expected rewards but by the harrowing realization that Barovia is a prison from which there is no easy escape. The villagers, gaunt and weary, beg the adventurers for aid, their hope rekindled by the presence of capable heroes. They speak of a prophecy, ancient and obscure, that foretells the coming of outsiders who might finally end Strahd's reign of terror. As the adventurers delve deeper into the heart of Barovia, they encounter a myriad of horrors—undead minions, twisted landscapes, and sinister curses. They must navigate a web of political intrigue, ancient magic, and personal vendettas to uncover the secrets of Strahd's power. Each clue brings them closer to the vampire lord and his castle, but also closer to the realization that defeating him will require more than mere strength and bravery. They must unravel the dark history of Barovia, forge alliances with its oppressed people, and confront their own inner demons to stand a chance against the immortal tyrant. With every step, the mists seem to close in tighter, the darkness grows deeper, and the presence of Strahd more palpable. The fate of Barovia rests in their hands, and as they approach the final confrontation, the adventurers must ask themselves: will they be the saviours of this cursed land, or will they too fall victim to the curse of Strahd?
Game style
Combat Heavy
Dungeon Crawl
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(27)
2 years on StartPlaying
112 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Storytelling, Creativity
Average response time: 11 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi, my name is Kan, and I love writing, reading and playing fantasy games. I have over ten years of experience playing roleplaying games and have been an active member in the D&D community for five years now. I study Creative Writing and English Literature at the University of Leeds in the UK and I'm the president of the DiceSoc (TTRPG Society) where we run weekly games for our members to enjoy. I consider myself very patient, flexible and accommodating to both new and experienced players, and love teaching the world of D&D. Aside from being a DM, I am a lover of writing and poetry, which I include in games as my way to freshen up puzzles and lore.
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Creating your character
Character creation will be handled in session 0, but here is the breakdown of how I manage your soon-to-be heroes (or villains!) of your next campaign. Roll For Stats— With A Twist Roll two sets of stats using the command 4d6kh3ro1, ignoring any 1s. Choose either set to assign to your abilities. Some players prefer to roll first and let the stats determine their race and class. Free Feat At Level 1 Players get a free feat at level 1, encouraging character-specific feats. Variant Human race or Tasha's custom origin feat are excluded from this rule. Customise your Origin I will never force you to restrict your character's abilities by your racial ability scores. You can choose via Tasha's ruling to distribute three scores with +1 or two scores, one with +2 and another +1. Allowed Content All official content is permitted, if I don't own the content that you wish to use, all I ask is that you share with me what features you're using so that I can familiarise myself with it. Homebrew is only allowed in homebrew games and only if the entire party reach a consensus on its incorporation. This includes my own homebrew optional rules and content. You Take Starting Gold And Equipment. This is to help the characters at the beginning. I make every class start with gold equal to 5d4*5 (a maximum of 100 extra, a minimum of 20 extra) in addition to the starting equipment granted by their class. You're Better Than Average Roll for HP but use your average as a base line. If you roll below the average for your class, you take average. If not, good for you!
This campaign will be prioritising 2024 rules, however 2014 rules will also be available to use. Please join the discord to ask more questions! https://discord.gg/DP5uDMauBg
What to expect
Preparing for the session
💻Tech Stuff💻 — A working microphone🎤 — Stable internet📶 — Quiet play area🎧 📳Services and Accounts📳 — Roll20 and Discord are required, DnDBeyond is optional. You do not need premium accounts. Discord server is free to join: https://discord.gg/9YRN2jRgXx 📜Etiquette📜 — Don't be an ass — Collaborate with your fellow players and discuss your wishes to the DM — Communicate properly, especially for no-shows or emergencies!
What Kan brings to the table
📚 Official D&D content for character creation ✨ Immersion: A whopping 60GB library of music, beautiful HD maps and map variations, effective dynamic lighting in Roll20, visual references, and evocative descriptions for scenes developed from ten years worth of experience. 🌟 Focus on your character's story, weaving it seamlessly into the world ⚗️ Homebrew races, classes, subclasses, magic items, spells and feats that complement your power fantasy 🔮 An ability to craft designer plots for you and your playstyles ⚖️ A world built to test your limits and enhance your strengths 🤔 Full control of narrative momentum; how do you want to do this? 📌A discord server containing all the other players who have joined me along the way, ready to help you get stuck into your new games! 📣 A DM with experience and the stories to back it up
Homebrew rules
Homebrew rules are listed in the discord!
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Pen & Paper
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Safety
How Kan creates a safe table
🤗 Welcome New Players!🤗 🌟 Safety Measures — We'll start with the RPG Consent List form & a free Session 0 to set Lines and Veils. — X, N, and O Cards will be used digitally via Roll20. — Stars and Wishes & Aftercare to give constructive feedback for me and fellow players. — Breaks midway through the game to refresh and relax — Debriefing and Aftercare after each session to keep a track of vibe and group health. — No tolerance for hate speech, bigotry, harassment, or discrimination of any kind. ⚔️ Combat — Expect challenging and varied fights with engaging systems to keep you on your toes. — Enjoy hundreds of homebrew and third-party statblocks and for epic battles. 🏜️ Exploration — Explore massive, detailed cities surrounding landscapes filled with mysteries, stories, and loot for the brave! — Hexcrawl exploration and my travelling homebrew system make every decision matter. 🎠Roleplay — Engage with varied NPCs, silly voices, and evocative descriptions for an immersive experience. — We’ll weave your character's story into the world, making you feel like a true part of it. 📖Lore — Dive into eight years of prepared and fleshed-out lore with compelling mysteries. — Uncovering new mysteries and participate in the writing of new ones. — Experience a living, breathing world with a world built for your exploration. 💖 Feelings — Feel a range of emotions together, from clutch victories to crushing defeats, from laughter to tears. — Explore your character in a safe, prejudice-free space, discovering who they are through triumphs and challenges. 📜 Rules — Enjoy a beneficial house rules and optional homebrew systems for maximum enjoyment — A crafting system that makes magic items, potions and poisons far more viable career paths. — Experience the freedom the Rule of Cool provides when needing to battle against RAW.
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