Curse of Strahd: Barovia Beckons (Session Zero Free)

About the adventure

Under raging storm clouds alone figure stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. The vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stares down a sheer cliff at the village below. A cold, bitter wind spins dead leaves about him, billowing his cape in the darkness. Lightning splits the clouds overhead, casting stark white light across him. Strahd turns to the sky, revealing the angular muscles of his face and hands. He has a look of power-and of madness. His once handsome face is contorted by a tragedy darker than the night itself. 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 Raven loft is having guests for dinner. And you are invited. The classic 1983 gothic horror retold, witht everything we love about 5e! You and up to five other players will descend into the twisted and malicious maw of Barovia. There will be horror, there will be loss, there will be adversity, but there will also be hope as you wade through the muck and grime to face the lord of these lands. Joining part way through the campaign is acceptable, but any player who joins within 24 hours of the session will have to wait until the next session to join, just for the sake of easing into the campaign.