Curse of Strahd
Drawn by a desperate plea, you enter mist-shrouded Barovia—where sunlight fades, wolves howl, and the vampire Strahd watches your every move.
$5.00
/ Session
Details
Bi-weekly / Saturday - 11:00 PM UTC
May 9 / Session 23
Session Duration / 3–5 hours
5 / 6 Seats Filled
Report Adventure
StartPlaying Money Back Guarantee
If your game doesn't happen, we guarantee a refund. Just reach out to StartPlaying Support. Refund Policy
Schedule
Meet your party members
5/6
About the adventure
Under raging storm clouds, the vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires. The wind’s howling increases as he turns his gaze down toward the village of Barovia. A lightning flash rips through the darkness, but Strahd is gone. Only the howling of the wind fills the midnight air. The master of Castle Ravenloft is having guests for dinner—and you are invited. This game is not for the faint of heart, or for the squeamish.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Rules as Written (RaW)
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Theater of the Mind
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(15)
5 years on StartPlaying
231 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, Storytelling
About me
Come one, come all! See the fantastic worlds inside, outside, and in between all other worlds! With three years as an in-person Game Master and three years as a player, online games is the next step in gaining more experience as a Game Master. Most experience is with D&D 5e and home brew rules. We now have two years of online experience as a game master! These games are the conglomerations from multiple map building systems, combined for a 4D gaming experience. Yet the maps are only a small portion of the more expansive story telling experience that comes from the players. Each game will be held via a Zoom meeting and each player will receive access to a google drive folder, where their character sheet, campaign notes, and artwork can be stored. Upon the start of the game we will determine avatars to represent each game character. Our lead DM, Tylor has a Bachelor's of Science with a Minor in Communication. He is hard working and dedicated to providing a top notch experience for all who partake in the games. So don't be shy, if you have a question, don't hesitate to ask! Come and meet the fun & wacky or serious & logical NPC's by signing-up for our next scheduled game, or request a private session, either way, good times will be had!
View Profile →Character creation
Creating your character
Patrons of The Vagabond Tavern will create their characters before game and upload it to the Discord server 24 hours in advance of game start. We will utilize dndbeyond for character sheet creation. After character sheets are made, they will be imported into the discord server labeled with their characters name. This will be a place where notes are given, artwork is shared, and any other reason the DM decides.
Party has just completed the "Death House" and is preparing to explore the Village of Barovia. Characters are currently level 3.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need: A decent understanding of the rules of D&D 5e mechanics A webcam and mic (video is required to verify dice rolls) A stable internet connection A basic understanding of VTT's Access to "Zoom" software Their own dice (if desired, the DM can roll for those who do not want to roll for themselves)
What The Vagabond Tavern brings to the table
The DM will provide: Foundry for digital maps and Zoom for communication Sound Effects Voices for the NPC's Books (Players Handbook, Dungeon Masters Guide, Curse of Strahd) Discord (for character sheets uploads, campaign notes, and artwork) A great, but spooky, time!
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How The Vagabond Tavern creates a safe table
The game contains themes that may be unsettling for some folks. Because of this we utilize the "X, N, O" tools.
Content warnings
Safety tools used