🩸Curse of Strahd🩸:The Mists Unveiled|Beginner+🏳️🌈 friendly
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. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires. The wind’s howling increases as Strahd turns his gaze back to the village. Far below, a party of adventurers has just entered his domain. Strahd’s face forms a twisted smile .... The master of Ravenloft is having guests for dinner... And you are invited.' 🧛♂️ 🩸Curse of Strahd🩸 is a Gothic Horror campaign using the Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition rules- DM Thom will guide you on a peril-filled adventure through the lands of Barovia, with you and your characters at the centre. This will be a weekly level 1-10 campaign, and is open to beginners and veterans alike! Session 0 will be free, with subsequent sessions priced at $10.
No Experience needed! If you are a beginner I can talk you through the basics to get you started playing the game during our 'Session 0' Character Creation will happen during Session 0 and before Session 1 on Discord. All characters will be starting at level 1. I am more than happy to set some time aside for players who want to discuss their character backstories, any questions about the character creation process, and reccomend tools to help you craft your character, and I can't wait to meet them! Any race/lineage and class combination is valid, but I would ask that if players want to use a custom or homebrew subclass or origin that they run it past me first during session 0.
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(4)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
1 game hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher
Average response time: 7 hours
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (4)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Inclusive
Teacher
Ewan Forrest
Great GM. Put lots of time into the NPCs and wasn't afraid to grant players their whacky requests
Shaluleven
You can't go wrong with Thom! I've played with Thom as a character and DM for years, in home-brew campaigns as well as modules. He always weaves a vibrant tapestry when it comes to backstories and lore - his home-brew world of 'Brynil' has a detailed history and is full of engaging characters. Thom is great with beginners as well as seasoned pros and always finds a way to seamlessly include your ideas into the plot (no matter how ridiculous). His characters and NPCs are never 1-dimensional; he's great at inhabiting a character. Giving them a particular voice or accent is an entertaining cherry on top.
Krorin
One of the best DMs I’ve played with. From Con Artist Bards, to West Country Cowboy Dwarfs and Viking Paladins who cannot remember their oaths, there is no character that you cannot bring to Thom. He has helped me learn and understand DnD in a way that I would never have gotten before. A truly wonderful DM who I wish I could play every future campaign with!
Birdie
Thom is a wonderfully inclusive, passionately creative, and thoroughly engaging GM who both tolerates and facilitates hijinks whilst also effectively building narrative tension and sheparding a large group of players through a complex homebrewed world. Thom is capable of both gently supporting new players through the basics, encouraging more established players to embrace the roleplaying aspect of the game, and working collaboratively with veteran players to discuss game mechanics and explore interesting character arcs.
Additional details
How to prepare
Make sure you bring: -Yourself! -A concept for a character that you would want to play to explore this gothic-horror setting. -a laptop/pc and a stable internet connection. -A working microphone. -A working webcam (optional). -A Discord account (https://discord.com/). -A DND Beyond account (Or another online character creater tool, this can be discussed during session 0) A Roll20 Account (https://roll20.net/) -Any questions or clarifications you have about the game or campaign!
What I provide
🦇- An in-depth knowledge of the module and setting, along with the descriptions, maps and artwork to bring the world to life! 🕷️- Atmospheric music and ambience to draw you into the world and setting 🩸- Use of Roll20 as a digital tabletop, including maps, tokens, and lighting! 🧛♂️- NPC character voices ranging from the dramatic to absurd 👂- I'll always listen to my players at the table, and respond to what they want out of their game. ⚔️- Fluid, well-paced combat, balanced with storytelling, mystery, and puzzles. I am not a combat-heavy DM, but am happy to add a bit of 'crunch' for those that want it. 🛡️-A promise to ensure that everyone at the table feels safe and comfortable, with safety tools and a 'Session 0' utilised to ensure your enjoyment of the game as a player. I am not a 'rules by the book' GM- I like to find oppurtunities to allow players to achieve what they want whilst maintaining the challenge in the game- the rule of cool prevails!
Gameplay details
🛡️ We'll go over the content warnings, 'Lines and Veils' and other safety tools during Session 0, where we will also discuss character creation, what you can expect from me as a DM 🛡️ . Session 0 will also be a free session. Even though this is a horror campaign, there will be oppurtunities for whimsy and humour.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
Character Creation will happen during Session 0 and before Session 1 on Discord. All characters will be starting at level 1. I am more than happy to set some time aside for players who want to discuss their character backstories, any questions about the character creation process, and reccomend tools to help you craft your character, and I can't wait to meet them! Any race/lineage and class combination is valid, but I would ask that if players want to use a custom or homebrew subclass or origin that they run it past me first during session 0.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
• D&D Beyond
• Discord
• Roll20
$10.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 8:00 PM UTC
Apr 13 / Session 2
3 Hour Duration
5 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+