Curse of Strahd 2024
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
Under raging storm clouds, a lone figure stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. The vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stares down a sheer cliff at the village below. A cold, bitter wind spins dead leaves about him, billowing his cape in the darkness. Lightning splits the clouds overhead, casting stark white light across him. Strahd turns to the sky, revealing the angular muscles of his face and hands. He has a look of power—and of madness. His once handsome face is contorted by a tragedy darker than the night itself. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires. The wind’s howling increases as Strahd turns his gaze back to the village. Far below, yet not beyond his ken, a party of adventurers has just entered his domain. Strahd’s face forms a twisted smile as his dark plan unfolds. He knew they were coming, and he knows why they have come—all according to his plan. He, the master of Ravenloft, will attend to them. Another lightning flash rips through the darkness, its thunder echoing through the castle’s towers. But Strahd is gone. Only the howling of the wind—or perhaps a lone wolf—fills the midnight air. The master of Ravenloft is having guests for dinner. And you are invited.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.
Characters are currently at level 5 Start fairly early in campaign.
5.0
(10)
1 year on StartPlaying
95 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Teacher, Creativity
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
Mic is required, webcam is optional. Accounts required: Dndbeyond.com (free version is fine) Discord
What I provide
I will provide a Discord link. While I am no Voice Actor I will do some voices for NPC's. Custom maps and custom tokens will be used, as well as custom sounds. I tend to stick with rule of cool, but there will be times when Rules as written/interpreted will be used. I will also provide a Dndbeyond campaign link for character creation, most official source options will be available for use. Will be using slightly modified version of 2024 PHB/DMG rules.
Gameplay details
Breaks always allowed. Session 0 is free and will be used for character creation and familiarizing with VTT system. Will be using slightly modified version of 2024 PHB rules.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Character creation will be done in Dndbeyond. Starting at Level 3 Stats should be standard array or point buy, Character Privacy needs to be public, No Encumbrance Advancement should be XP Prerequisites for feats and multiclass should be on HP can be rolled or fixed Optional features are allowed Homebrew options can be used once approved Please use PHB 2024 options where available, for non-updated options let me know of choices so I can make an updated version (especially when it comes to backgrounds as stat bonuses now come from background).
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• D&D Beyond
• Foundry VTT
$12.50
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Tuesday - 10:30 PM UTC
May 6 / Session 5
3-3.5 Hour Duration
4 / 6 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: All Ages