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The Curse of Strahd | Lvl 1 -12 | Grim Dark Horror | 18+

The Curse of Strahd | Lvl 1 -12 | Grim Dark Horror | 18+

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

Aye... Yes, you've heard the tales too, haven't you? About the fog. About the ravens... Yes, don't lie, I see it in your eyes. You've seen it in your dreams. That crooked dirt road flanked by twisted trees and twisted people, things in the forest... and that castle. I've seen it too. It beckons you, whispers out to you. Calls you into its shadows. It means the veil between our realm and their's grows thin once more. Soon the mists will curl out, and collect another batch of souls to drag into its confines. I've seen it. It's happened here more than once in my lifetime. People just... walking into nothingness. Not just here, the fog goes where it pleases... People from a dozen worlds and a dozen realms, all brought to that wretched place... Barovia. Aye, Barovia. Wont find it on any map, wont find any old scholar who knows its history, its a land that's been lost to time, and maybe its better that way. But evil is never known to stay quiet. It makes sure it's remembered. Like a ghost, it flits in and out, in and out. But the ghosts aren't what you should be worrying about. Nor the undead shambling in the woods. You should worry about the Lord, his pet dogs, and some of the nastier folk who call that place home. Desperation drives men to do mad things, and that place is a monument to it. Desperation, broken dreams, and lost things of all kinds. Won't be long now. The mists will come, they'll claim more. Maybe you'll make a difference. Maybe you won't. But I get the feeling that there's something special about you lot, and maybe, just maybe, you'll be the ones who break that damnable curse upon that damnable land..... Hail, weary adventurers! This is my homebrewed version of the ever-so-famed Curse of Strahd module, written by Wizards of the Coast, for the world's greatest roleplaying game! Enter my domain and enjoy the laughs, the jest and japes, and best of all, a tailored adventure to your characters backstories! But beware, the journey ahead is deadly and frought with peril, misery and death. Enter...if you dare *cue evil vampire laugh SESSION 0 IS FREE! This campaign is also being streamed on Twitch!

Recruiting notes

Minimum 3 players to start!

Streamer
Veteran

3 years on StartPlaying

26 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Visual Aid, Storytelling

Average response time: 6 hours

Response rate: 100%

Additional details

How to prepare

You will need the following basics in order to play: πŸ¦β€β¬› Mic and headphones to prevent feedback and echoes. πŸ¦β€β¬› A working webcam (Optional) πŸ¦β€β¬› Discord to communicate πŸ¦β€β¬› Access to a working laptop or desktop computer. πŸ¦β€β¬› Open mind ready to play!

What I provide

About The Game Tech: πŸ¦β€β¬› We will use Foundry as our VTT choice [FREE] πŸ¦β€β¬› We will use Beneos Battlemaps in the VTT [FREE] πŸ¦β€β¬› We will use Discord [FREE] πŸ¦β€β¬› We will use Syrinscape [FREE] πŸ¦β€β¬› We will use DNDBeyond [FREE] πŸ¦β€β¬› Video is optional ----------------------------------------- About Me: πŸ¦β€β¬› I pride myself on choosing the perfect music and ambience for each scene and scenario. Music, in my opinion, is a must. πŸ¦β€β¬› I follow the 5e ruleset as close as I can, but am open to reasonable requests or heroic moments. πŸ¦β€β¬› I adjudicate fairly and consistently, with a handful house rules provided starting at Session 0. πŸ¦β€β¬› I enjoy taking your backstories and working closely with you, as the player, to incorporate it into the overall narrative. πŸ¦β€β¬› I always root for your success, however nasty I may be as a monster! After all, if you die, so does the story.

Gameplay details

DISCLAIMER! This campaign has a smattering of mature and very gritty themes throughout the course of the adventure. There are some moments that may be disturbing and/or triggering to some. Player discretion is advised.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

β€’ Aftercare

β€’ Bleed

β€’ Breaks

β€’ Debriefing

β€’ Deck of Player Safety

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

About Your Character: πŸ¦β€β¬› 2024 ruleset πŸ¦β€β¬› Classes, feature and backgrounds will included Expanded Sources from years of old πŸ¦β€β¬› No Blood Hunters, no Artificers πŸ¦β€β¬› Start as Level 1 Adventurer πŸ¦β€β¬› Modified Point Buy for ABI Score Attribution πŸ¦β€β¬› Gold Buy for gear acquisition (rations, waterskin, sleeping gear excluded from the purchases, they will come standard) πŸ¦β€β¬› We will not track food consumption unless voted to do so πŸ¦β€β¬› We will not track ammo πŸ¦β€β¬› We will use a crafting system for potion and alchemical creations πŸ¦β€β¬› We will use Lingering Wounds which is provided in my Discord

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

High

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Low

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

β€’ D&D Beyond

β€’ Discord

β€’ Foundry VTT

1 SEAT LEFT
$18.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Friday - 12:30 AM UTC

Apr 4 / Session 5

3-3.5 Hour duration

4 / 5 Seats filled

Schedule

Fri, Apr 04 | 12:30 AM - Session 5

Fri, Apr 11 | 12:30 AM - Session 6

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: 18+