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Oh Morning Lord She Bitin! Curse of Strahd Lvl 4 ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ GM

Curse of Strahd is a campaign where you and other unlucky visitors to the Demi-Plane of Barovia attempt to survive the horrors of the Countess.

TYPE

Campaign

LEVELS

2โ€“13

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
About the adventure

"SHE IS THE ANCIENT. SHE IS THE LAND." ๐Ÿ’€ Feeling a bit dead inside? ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Take a vacation to Barovia! โœ”๏ธ Horror ๐Ÿฆ‡ Frights ๐Ÿง›โ€โ™€๏ธ Hot Vampire Ladies You've been drawn in through the mist and found yourself in a valley dominated by a 400 year old vampire. Talk about a case of the Mondays! Get your anxiety meds handy because you're gonna need 'em. My ad listing is light, but my domain is deeply dark and twisted. I am a writer on the She Is The Ancient 2e supplement and have over 300 pro games in Barovia. Join my table for a highly immersive, modern and experienced take on this classic setting. ๐Ÿ’– Pulse pounding suspense ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Top shelf voice acting ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Animated maps โ›ฐ๏ธ Breathtaking scenery ๐ŸŽป Incredible soundtrack ๐ŸŽต Suspenseful ambience What my players say about my Strahd games: ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ "[...] everything is exactly what you would want out of a horror game with fantasy! The struggle to survive, the plenty characters that are broken down with fear and have layers of personality to them. She is able to create a narrative where a fine line is made between being heroic and doing what you have to do to see the next day." -brydbry ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ "Friday runs fantastic games that feature tense combat and brilliant world building, as well as incredibly well acted NPCs." -Raven ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ "Friday always comes to the table with enthusiasm. Combat is highly engaging and a roller coaster ride of excitement! Always on the edge of my seat up until the very end." -Chris ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ "[Friday's Countess is] #BossBitch unironically. Extremely enigmatic, difficult to read, polite yet cold, cunning. Definitely lawful evil" -Dusk ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ "[Friday's Countess is] highly intelligent with a great force of personality. Cold, calculating with a dark cruelty beneath a veneer of aristocratic charm." -Russell Curse of Strahd is a fantastic campaign where you and other unlucky visitors to the Demi-Plane of Barovia attempt to survive the horrors of the Countess. A few things about me: I'm friendly to beginners, I voice act and bring all the assets you need to have an immersive experience. Before the campaign I'll have everyone fill out surveys on their preferences for lines, veils, and consent. Let's have fun being spooky together. She Is The Ancient credit: https://beththebard.com/ https://www.dmsguild.com/product/369197?affiliate_id=2821891 Cover art by Yorsy Hernandez: https://www.artstation.com/yorsyh

Game style

Roleplay Heavy

1 SEAT LEFT
$40.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Monday โ€“ 3:00 AM UTC

Jul 14 / Session 15

Campaign Length / 45โ€“60 Sessions

2.5โ€“3.5 Hour Duration

4 / 5 Seats Filled

GAME MASTER

isFriday

she/they

5.0

(156)

Schedule

Mon, Jul 14 | 3:00 AM โ€“ Session 15

Mon, Jul 21 | 3:00 AM โ€“ Session 16

Mon, Jul 28 | 3:00 AM โ€“ Session 17

This game will begin once 5 players have joined

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(156)

DMs Guild Writer
Podcaster
Queer
Veteran
Neurodivergent
Published Writer
Voice Actor
Women/Femme Identifying
Game Designer

4 years on StartPlaying

1063 games hosted

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Storytelling, Sets the Mood

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

๐ŸŒˆ 5'11" 37 she/they ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ ๐Ÿฉธ 6'2" 400 Ancient/Land in DnD ๐Ÿง›โ€โ™€๏ธ You can expect: ๐Ÿ’…HOT GOSSIP at pre-game chat. ๐Ÿ˜ฐRECREATIONAL ANXIETY during horror sessions. ๐Ÿ’—HEART PALPS when NPCs flirt. ๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸปDRAMATIC combat encounters. ๐Ÿ˜EMOTIONALLY AVAILABLE VILLAINS everywhere. Hey y'all! I work from home as a game designer, writer, and professional yapper. Just as I build my professional teams to be diverse and inclusive, I expect those vibes in my community so that I foster the best possible experience in roleplaying. My players go from complete strangers to good internet buddies over the months they spend together and if that's what you're looking for - then one of my tables is for you. Many of my campaigns range in length from 1-2 years, ideally. Often when completing a campaign my tables choose another game or campaign to continue gaming together. I do not use ChatGPT, MidJourney, or other automation (theft) platforms. ECONOMIC PAIN RELIEF: My tables are built to last despite the growing economic uncertainty. Typically I can sustain 1 or 2 long-term players at the table who have recently had a life changing event. Reduced fee or free seats for those suffering from economic upheaval are available on request for my players to keep the group together. We're all trying our best.

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Reviews (156)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Inclusive

Storytelling

Sets the Mood

Merlle avatar

Merlle

Played 157 sessions

Friday is a lovely gamemaster who takes time to work with players on making characters that fit in with the setting, incorporating backstories and building stories collaboratively. I've played 5e, Heart, and Coriolis with them so far, and their ability to run multiple games and run them smoothly is something I'm envious of. Highly recommend!!!

Jason avatar

Jason

Played 133 sessions

If you want truly fun, safe, inclusive, unique, personalized gaming experiences, honestly, the best thing you'll ever do for yourself is click that button and book a session with Friday. I could count on one hand the amount of times I've truly experienced anything noteworthy, worth telling stories about, in casual games with friends. But in less than a month with this amazing DM, I've witnessed (and been subjected) to enough wild, emotional, and just plain hilarious moments to last me a lifetime, with no signs that it's going to stop any time soon. As great as Friday is as a DM (10 out of 10, easily), the sorts of players she draws is the icing on the cake. You'll feel like you're among friends whether you're in on Session 0, or jumping in to the middle of a campaign - that's just the sort of environment Friday fosters at her tables. Whether you're just looking for consistent adventures or trying to become a better player (or both, like me), gaming with Friday is the best decision you'll ever make.

Robin avatar

Robin

Played 95 sessions

Friday is really fun! She knows her stuff, and is able to come up with interesting scenarios on the fly! Alongside with quality voices, and allowing for solid moments of rp between the players and the npcs!

Mike avatar

Mike

Played 85 sessions

Their work with the stakes and atmosphere really put me into the world we were exploring. Really personable, charismatic DM that makes you feel welcome no matter your experience with D&D!

Daniel avatar

Daniel

Played 82 sessions

Keep in mind this is for a Barovia campaign so this is scary horror vampire land where you're probably going to get eaten or driven mad or both! I've referred to this game as recreational anxiety or more stressful scooby-doo to my friends. It's tense, but in the same way that watching a scary movie can be intense yet enjoyable since you know ultimately you're safe. This is like having remote control of one of the characters in the scary movie so you can try all the things you think your (hopefully smarter and more perceptive than mine) character would do to win or escape and see how it works out (or doesn't) in real time. The threat of PC death or injury makes the decisions feel more impactful but Friday still leaves room for funny hijinks to relieve some pressure. Your character won't feel safe, but you certainly will!

Cliff avatar

Cliff

New review

Played 79 sessions

SHE THREW MY CHARACTER DOWN AN ELEVATOR SHAFT....And it was so much fun. Friday is the first paid GM I have ever played with, and she has been worth every penny. She takes the time to work with each player and to integrate their Characters into the story, and can make fun, interesting NPCs on the fly. She creates a fun, safe, and welcoming environment to play in, so you don't have to worry about any toxic players. If you want to have the Ultimate Curse of Countess Strahd experience, she's your gal. She's run it enough that you are basically fighting the Countess herself. Friday knows Castle Ravenloft and Barovia like the back of her hand. She also runs other games. I've played Pathfinder 2, Starfinder, Daggerheart, and Alien RPG with her. As GM myself, I've learned a lot about GMing just from playing in Friday's games. If you want to have a good time and have a fun table, do yourself a favor and sign up for one of her games.

Character creation
Creating your character

Our session 0 will give everyone time to chat about mutual bonds with which to tie their PCs together if they like. Session 1 we're diving in!

The current party

Weekly Sundays! Current party: Level 4 - Paladin, Sorceror, Druid, Barbarian. Getting started is easy. If you join after the campaign is in progress: โœ… Read the brief setting info โœ… Safety/Consent checklist โœ… Make a PC โœ… Chat with me

What to expect
Preparing for the session

Mic, Discord, Forge Foundry account, DnD Beyond account.

What isFriday brings to the table

I'll be bringing 3D Unreal engine maps, animated theater of the mind maps with sound FX and music, and DnD Beyond content sharing. I'll be bringing a heavy narrative to the table and enable your heroes dark tale of survival against the seemingly inevitable darkness of the Barovia - The Countess who rules this domain haunts every corner.

Equipment needed to play

Computer

Headphones

Internet

Microphone

Safety
How isFriday creates a safe table

Gothic Horror Body Horror Psychological Horror We will go over safety tools and consent in Session 0. I regularly check in with my players and try to meet their needs to ensure everyone is having the best time possible.

Content warnings
Alcohol Use
Blood
Body Horror
Character Death
Domestic Abuse
Hostages
Illness
Kidnapping
Language/Cursing
Mind alteration
Murder
Pandemic
Terrorism
Violence
Sexual Content
Safety tools used

Frequently asked questions

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