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Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

Hail brave vampire hunters! Step through the mists into the cursed land of Barovia and test your might against Count Strahd von Zarovich and his monstrous minions. This iteration of DnD's gothic horror favorite has been heavily modified with additional NPCs, quests and encounters. This additional content is meant to provide adventurers with opportunities to earn additional power and resources to aid them in their quest. Be warned however. Even the mightiest heroes will face deadly challenges within the halls of Castle Ravenloft. -The Game- All base classes and the Revised Ranger are welcome as are most races. Characters will be built and managed using Roll20 Character Sheets. The GM will be available to assist. Custom Backgrounds will be allowed for Player Characters with GM approval. Player Characters will use a predetermined starting set of 18, 16, 14, 12, 10 and 9 for stats. Player Characters may choose a single bonus feat at character creation. Player Characters may begin with a single common magical item of their choice, subject to GM approval. During level up, player characters receive maximum hitpoints rather than rolling. Player Characters will begin the game with the Starting Equipment for their class. A vote will be held during Session Zero to decide whether characters will level up through accumulated XP or the Milestone system with Milestone as default. A Discord Server devoted to the campaign will be used for Voice communication during each session. I will be available over Discord as often as possible. All players are expected to treat each other and the GM with courtesy and respect. Discrimination and Harassment will not be tolerated. -Schedule- Time slots may change if all players agree on a time that works better for them. No changes to the schedule will be made without the consent of the entire party. Each session is tailored to last roughly four hours with a twenty minute intermission. -Legal- The vast majority of maps, visual assets and art used in this campaign are not of my own creation and I do not claim ownership over them. The rules, creatures, classes and the module itself are part of the 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons system. All payments rendered are compensation for my GM services only.

Recruiting notes

This campaign will be run using the 2024 Rulebooks for 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons. If you wish to use class rules from the 2014 books instead, accommodations can be made.

1 year on StartPlaying

327 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, World Builder

Average response time: 9 hours

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (11)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

World Builder

Victor Vargas avatar

Victor Vargas

Played 66 sessions

Sean is truly talented DM, I've been a player in his games for a year now and I can say he is my friend as well. He is extremely creative, kind, and dedicated to his work, I'd take sean over matt mercer, or brendan lee mulligan, although he'd probably disagree with me on that. He is a talent and if you get the chance to hop on to a game you should.

Jack avatar

Jack

Played 92 sessions

Sean is the best DM I have ever had, and I have had the pleasure of meeting many great DM's over my time in D&D. Allowing to create the character YOU want in terms of Race and Backstory and fitting them into the world is fantastic, overall storytelling with cliffhangers and plots you never saw coming is something I crave in D&D, and he does that to the point where it blows my mind. If you are looking for a great D&D Experience? Look no further.

Linda avatar

Linda

Played 10 sessions

Sean is an awesome DM! He set up a fun world and incorporates backstory and character choices! He understands my character well, and has been doing awesome in making it easy for me to RP. For example, she feels like she is part of the world, not just suddenly born the day she was made. Also, he doesn't take away agency by telling you how your character feels to certain things, or narrating what your character does without asking you what your character would do. Sean always ask for feedback at the end, and he actually listens to the feedback and makes changes too. He makes sure you have a good time.

Ryan avatar

Ryan

Played 82 sessions

I have played in several game with him and have found that my ideas and feedback were welcomed. Not all games are right for all characters, but where possible he has embraced my ideas and ran with them. He is keenly interested in the enjoyment for his players and has done a very good job insuring that we were having fun and getting the sort of game we were looking to get. I highly recommend joining his games. He will do his best to ensure you will enjoy yourself.

Nicole avatar

Nicole

Played 71 sessions

I wish I could tag more on this review! Sean makes every session so fun with his storytelling and other elements. Off-session he really does a great job moderating a community for the party and doing additional prep and exploring into our characters and connected NPCs. Plus this campaign is a relaxing setting with plenty of opportunities for hijinks, leading to fun scenarios to roleplay over and add other styles of gameplay.

Jozeph avatar

Jozeph

Played 52 sessions

Sean's an amazing DM! He's a natural storyteller who knows how to spin a good yarn and keep the players hooked. The stories are never too slow or too fast, he's got this knack for getting the pace just right. But what really stands out about Sean is how he cares for us, the players. He makes sure everyone's having a good time and that we're all included in the story. It's not just about fighting monsters, it's also about us shaping the world together.

Additional details

How to prepare

The game will be run using Roll20 which is a browser based program that works best on Chrome. Discord Voice Chat will be used but video is not required.

What I provide

Illustrations, maps and artwork will be use through Roll20 and displayed over Discord at specific points in the game. Access to digital editions of 5e DnD books will be granted through Roll20.

Gameplay details

A standard RPG Consent Checklist will be provided. Players are not required to complete the checklist, but please let me know of any subjects or themes that you do not wish to encounter over the course of our game.

Content warnings

β€’ Alcohol Use

β€’ Blood

β€’ Body Horror

β€’ Character Death

β€’ Death

β€’ Execution

β€’ Fire

β€’ Gore

β€’ Hangings

β€’ Illness

β€’ Insects

β€’ Kidnapping

β€’ Mind Control

β€’ Murder

β€’ Mutilation of Corpses

β€’ Paralyzation

β€’ Spiders

β€’ Suicide

β€’ Torture

β€’ Trauma

β€’ Violence

Safety tools used

β€’ Aftercare

β€’ Bleed

β€’ Breaks

β€’ Debriefing

β€’ Lines and Veils

β€’ Luxton Technique

β€’ Luxton Technique Discussion

β€’ Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist

β€’ Open Door

β€’ Session 0

β€’ Stars and Wishes

β€’ X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

Characters will begin the module at Level 1. If players wish to join a game already in progress their characters will begin at the party's current level. Characters will be created beforehand using the Roll20 Charactermancer system. I will be available to assist in character creation.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Low

Experience level

Beginner

Platforms used

β€’ Discord

β€’ Roll20

2 SEATS LEFT
$25.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Friday - 3:00 PM UTC

Mar 21 / Session 13

3.5-4.5 Hour duration

3 / 5 Seats filled

Schedule

Fri, Mar 21 | 3:00 PM - Session 13

Fri, Mar 28 | 3:00 PM - Session 14

Requirements

Experience required: Beginner

Age: 18+