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Curse of Strahd - A Gothic Horror Adventure! [4 Hour Sessions]

Curse of Strahd - A Gothic Horror Adventure! [4 Hour Sessions]

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

Step into the mist-shrouded realm of Barovia, where terror reigns supreme and every shadow holds a secret. In this immersive horror-themed heroic D&D campaign, death lurks around every corner, and hope is a luxury few have left. Face off against an Ancient Evil, The Vampire Strahd, and his legion of pawns as you navigate the treacherous landscapes and many quests of this adventure. From encounters with werewolves and hags to the looming presence of Strahd himself, every decision you make will shape your fate. Join a party of adventurers through levels 2-10, as you unravel the mysteries of Barovia and strive to break the curse that holds the land in its grip. Are you ready to face the ultimate challenge? Your invitation to Castle Ravenloft awaits. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or taking your first steps into tabletop roleplaying, know that a place at our table awaits you, open and welcoming. 📍 Embrace the gothic horror setting as you investigate the secrets of a land steeped in rich lore. 🌟 Experience a heroic journey through a dark world, where cooperating and collaborating gives you the greatest chance of success. 🍷 Build alliances, forge pacts, and tread carefully to not make dangerous enemies. 🏰 Experience vivid, animated scene-art and battlemaps, supported by curated music and ambience. 🩸 Face tense, challenging combat against iconic monsters like ghosts, zombies, werewolves, and vampires.

Recruiting notes

By joining you affirm: You're 18+ You're a cool person and won't engage in any transphobia, racism, ableism, etc. You're down for some horror and a bit of silly shenaniganry

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1 year on StartPlaying

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Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive

Additional details

How to prepare

You will need a decent PC with a good microphone, alongside a stable internet connection Software-wise you will need Discord and an account. If you are completely new you won't need to read all the rules ahead of time, but you are encouraged to read the Fifth Edition Basic Rules PDF.

What I provide

As your DM, I'll bring all the tools and resources needed for a truly immersive experience! This includes immersive ambiance and music alongside visuals to immerse you into the scene.

Gameplay details

Before session 0 I will send out the Consent Checklist. X Cards can be sent to me over Discord during the session to be used. Each Session will have a 15 minute break. We'll go over Stars and Wishes for 5-10 minutes at the end of about every third session. During the Session 0 we will go over the safety tools again, create or adapt characters to the game and get to know each other properly before settling into our characters. :)

Content warnings

• Abuse

• Alcoholism

• Blood

• Body Horror

• Character Death

• Child Abandonment

• Death

• Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)

• Execution

• Extreme Violence

• Gore

• Illness

• Mental Illness

• Insects

• Kidnapping

• Lifechanging Injury

• Mind alteration

• Mind Control

• Murder

• Mutilation

• Torture

• Violence

• Animal Death

Safety tools used

Breaks

Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist

Session 0

Stars and Wishes

X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

At Session 0 you will roll on the Discord server for your stats (with a minimum sum of 70). The characters should be, while potentially flawed—either (a) actively heroic; or (b) a sociable, cooperative character who inevitably and actively begins growing towards heroism within the first five sessions.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Foundry VTT

Discord

3 NEEDED TO START
$25.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Sunday - 10:00 AM UTC

3.75-4 Hour duration

0 / 6 Seats filled

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: 18+

This game will begin once 3 players have joined