Curse of Strahd: Defenders of the Dark Lord - Play as Villains!
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
$30.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 12:00 AM (UTC)
3-3 Hour duration
1 / 6 Seats filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+
About the adventure
Throughout the centuries, thousands of brave and bold heroes have made their way to Barovia to face off against the most iconic Dark Lord in all of Dungeons and Dragons: Strahd von Zarovich. Standing against the darkness, they have stared down the horrors of Castle Ravenloft and put an end to Strahd's cruel reign. Over and over again, Strahd has been defeated. But this time will be different. This time, Strahd has a secret weapon. This time, Strahd has you. 🛡️Protect an ancient land shrouded in beautiful darkness and help maintain its vibrant traditions 🔎Seek out traitors who conspire against their rightful liege lord ⚔️Destroy the reckless interlopers who would dare foment treason and mutiny 💔Help a misunderstood nobleman find the peace his soul so desperately deserves I enjoy working with players to build fun and effective characters with backstories and motivations that are tied into the main plot, and I encourage players to work together in and out of character. The table is welcoming to beginners and veterans and can accommodate a variety of playstyles. The campaign is LGBTQIA+ friendly and inclusive to all. I have been playing and running D&D games for over 25 years, and running games online for about four years. I use FoundryVTT and Discord (voice only or voice and video, depending on player preference). Please feel free to message me with questions.
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Additional details
How to prepare
Players should have a mic. Webcam recommended for RP but optional. Players should be reasonably familiar with their own characters and what their actions do, but as DM I will keep track of rules and help players with the mechanical side of what they want to do. Foundry does not require any download except a web browser (Chrome and Firefox are the usual recommendations) and provides online character sheets and dice. Players will need access to Discord (you can use the Discord app or visit in a browser).
What I provide
I bring my Discord server and Foundry cloud service, access to character creation options from all published sources and some homebrews, maps, modules, and homebrew materials, and occasional dad jokes.
Gameplay details
The game will start once three or more players have signed up. Players will need a computer with decent internet, a microphone, and a quiet background. Video camera recommended but optional. Players will have access to my cloud-hosted Foundry server and Discord server. Characters and backstories will be created during downtime (before/in between game sessions). I will arrive a bit early to each session to assist with technical onboarding/troubleshooting, and just for pre-game chats with players.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Luxton Technique
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
Characters start at Level 1. They will be created on Dndbeyond, where I have all official options unlocked. New players who arrive after session 1 will start at the same level as the rest of the party. Characters are created using standard 5e rules with all official supplements allowed, and a bonus background feat at level 1 if they choose a background that does not grant a feat. 5.5 edition (PHB 2024) options will be available when the new books are released. My Discord server will have a dedicated channel for the group and all relevant links (the Beyond campaign, VTT, Google Doc with campaign info, etc.) will be pinned to the channel.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Foundry VTT
• Discord
• D&D Beyond