Escape Barovia | Curse of Strahd | Chapter 2: The Valaki revolt
Trapped in a land where fear rules and night reigns, unravel secrets, forge uneasy alliances, and defy the vampire lord in a land where hope is dying.
$20.00
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Weekly / Sunday - 12:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 2.5–3 hours
Campaign Length / 40–50 Sessions
2 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Uncover the secrets binding cursed Barovia, forge uneasy truces with desperate souls, and survive long enough to face the immortal vampire lord who delights in stalking your every move. Escape isn't a matter of simply running; you must unravel the mystery of the curse and confront Strahd himself. The shadowed valley of Barovia mourns under Count Strahd von Zarovich's undead grip. Walls of mist swallow the borders, sunlight is non-existent, and the vampire lord reigns through fear. Those drawn into Barovia find themselves prey in a centuries-long game; Strahd doesn't simply kill his victims; he savors their despair This is roleplay-heavy gothic horror where atmosphere and morally complex choices define the campaign. Will you break the curse, or become another soul lost to the mist?
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(28)
1 year on StartPlaying
193 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, Storytelling
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Your story, my world. Let's make something unforgettable. I've been running TTRPG campaigns professionally for over a decade, and here's what I've learned: the best memories happen when player choices shape a collaborative story. I don't write scripts. I don't railroad. I build Etharis; a living, breathing high-fantasy world with deep immersive lore and marks left by all my past tables, where the game system is just a means to tell our tale; and then I hand you the wheel. You want to betray the quest-giver? Burn down the tavern? Charm the villain and turn them into an ally? You can certainly try. I come from a background in film screenwriting and game design, which is a fancy way of saying I narrate sessions in a dynamic and cinematic style, enhancing the drama and character reactions to the events. I'm always looking for ways to elevate the experience with impressive visuals, both shared through my video and used by players, such as Foundry VTT, Talespire, custom maps, reference art, and enough prep to improvise anything you throw at me. As our story together develops, I'll offer additional tools and mechanics brought from different game systems, all in the name of making our game time as epic and memorable as possible. I've delved into all kinds of systems, and trust me when I say that's rules are just a framework, we make rulings and use the to tell our story, how we want it. To that end I've tested everything from rules lite games where narration is king such as Blades in the Dark, all the way to intense tactical games like Pathfinder 2e. Whether you're a veteran looking for deep roleplay or a newbie who wants to learn in a welcoming space, I'll meet you where you are. My games go from gritty intrigue to bombastic heroism; with just enough absurdity to keep us laughing years later. If you want a GM who listens, adapts, and narrates stories with you instead of at you, let's talk.
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Creating your character
This is a table for players who want their horror with drama, mistery, and meaningful character moments; where roleplay shapes the story just as much as the dangers stalking you through the fog. Barovia is harsh, lethal, and claustrophobic, but our table keeps things collaborative, atmospheric, and deeply personal, with space for quieter moments, tense discoveries, and the thrill of surviving by wit and instinct. You'll receive a setting guide and adventure guidelines prior to our session 0, which will help in locating your character within the world. Characters will be created in D&D Beyond with the 2024 ruleset and rolling stats; We'll go over character creation together during session 0, giving shape to your character as a reason to be tapped within Barovia and the mists.
Current party consists of two characters of 5th LVL. An Aasimar Cleric of light, and a Thiefling Paladin of Glory. They are inside the mists of Barovia and have been operating from Valaki as they look for ways to secure an exit.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Download Discord onto your preferred device, and join my Discord server. https://discord.gg/C5TwYE4WDV I'll provide a D&D Beyond link after you've joined my Discord server. Download Tale Spire guest edition. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2881860/TaleSpire__Guest_Edition/ Have a microphone ready and set up for a clear voice chat. Though cameras are not required, they are heavily encouraged to help with roleplay.
What Martin / Tinchi brings to the table
• D&D Beyond character sheets and campaign for an easy and everywhere experience. • A Talespire seat for beautiful 3D designed maps and miniatures. • In session music, ambience and sounds effects. ♫ • Visually stunning background and character overlays sitting game time, for total inmersión. 🪁 • Diverse NPC voice acting and deep roleplay immersion. • Narrative and descriptive storytelling with cinematic retelling of combat rounds. • Recording of each session, privately uploaded for players and their friends to relive, with an overlay of reactive PNG portraits, dice rolls and more • Inclusion of every player at the table, spotlighting and highlighting everyone's forte and style. • Many "Devil's Bargains" and exceptions to rules. • Great rewards for creativity and out of the box solutions. • Personalized Homebrew and encouragement to bring your own. • Immersive and deadly encounters with high stakes and impact through dynamic environments and objectives. • A background in Storytelling, Film making and Video game design. • AI generated and curated images to portray emblematic moments. • Out of session question answering and community assistance.
Homebrew rules
All the descriptions of the rules can be found in detail on my discord server, join by using this link: https://discord.gg/VpkbpyfduQ A whole new ancestry / Alternative Skill Requests / Clashing Magicka / Clerical Understanding / Crucible of Fate / Deadly Criticals / Druidic Knowledge / Evolving Cantrips / Helpful Helpers / Heroic points / Heroic Spellcasting / Life Improvements / Potion as either an action or a bonus action / Ritual resurrection / Fate Fatale / True curses / Working economy
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Martin / Tinchi creates a safe table
Everyone's opinions should be heard and respected at the table, approaching roleplay with a Yes And open mentality. No comments on real world issues such as politics or religion are allowed during game time. Cameras will be encouraged, and accommodations will be put in place upon requests. We'll make use of a lines and veils rule, fading to black and resolving the outcome on a narrative form. After each session we'll take 5 minutes to go over wishes and requests for characters to go through, as well as a little bit of feedback and thoughts about the session.
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