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2024 Rules!🩸She is the Ancient🥀Curse of Strahd Revamp|Lvl 5-10
A Curse of Strahd remix with a different twist. The Countess welcomes you. Can you break the cycle, change fate, or will her sorrow swallow you whole?
$30.00
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Details
Weekly / Thursday - 11:00 PM UTC
Dec 18 / Session 19
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The mists of Barovia do not whisper. They beckon. Soft and slow, curling around your skin like silk… until it tightens. Until it binds. You are not just stepping into a cursed land — you're entering her story. A world ruled by a woman of impossible beauty and unbearable grief. The Countess watches from her throne of thorns, and she already knows your name. She sees your desires. Your weaknesses. She will pull at them with sweet words, and twist them with cold hands. In this reimagining of Curse of Strahd, you’ll navigate a land steeped in tragedy and temptation. You will uncover cursed romances, haunted places, and broken souls that beg for saving — or surrender. Each NPC carries secrets. Each ally may become a pawn. And the Countess? She is not merely a villain… she is the storm at the center of every choice you make. You will face: 🌹Moral dilemmas that blur love, loyalty, and power 💔A ruler who courts as she corrupts, charming the party even as she destroys it 🕯️Barovia reimagined through a dark feminine lens — one where beauty, sorrow, and horror are intertwined 🪞Your own reflection, twisted in the mirror of her gaze This is not just survival. This is seduction. This is descent. Will you resist her… or become hers?
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
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About me
Hi, I'm Kass! I've been a dedicated writer, actor, and storyteller for years, and I've channeled that passion into my work as a Dungeon Master. I love running games that create immersive, narrative-driven experiences that engage players on a deeper level. My ability to blend rich storytelling with engaging, homebrewed elements make each session feel unique and tailored to YOU! Whether you're exploring a frozen wasteland, unraveling the mysteries of an ancient civilization, or navigating tense political intrigue, I ensure every game is an adventure that players will remember. My games are designed to encourage collaboration, character development, and those epic, cinematic moments that bring a table to life. I'm here to help you create stories you will talk about for years to come!
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Creating your character
Characters will be made in DnD Beyond All official and partnered content is allowed! 2014 OR 2024!! Characters start at Level 1 Stats should be Standard Array or Point Buy Characters can be created either before or during Session Zero!
The party has found themselves in the land of Barovia, and just entered the town of Vallaki. Currently level 5 and this is the perfect time to jump in as this is where the adventure is starts to open up! Don't miss out! Party comp: Tiefling Beast Master Ranger, Dragonborn Fey Wanderer Ranger. Elf Fiend Patron Warlock Human Rogue/Monk Wulven Monster Hunter YOU?!?! ~~ Step into the mists, where darkness rules and prophecy lies shattered. In this reimagining of Curse of Strahd, the roles are reversed—and the tyrant wears a different face. Beautiful. Terrifying. Irresistible. ~~ Discover what it means to join the Countess' game of cat and mouse in this remix of the beloved module. ~~ Are you brave enough to face her… or bold enough to fall? ✨ What to Look Forward To: 🌹 A gothic sandbox where romance and horror entwine 🦇 The Countess Strahd—a darkly alluring villain who wants more than your blood 🏳️🌈 Explicitly queer themes, relationships, and identities woven throughout the narrative 🪞 Character-driven roleplay with emotional stakes, moral ambiguity, and personal discovery 💔 Cursed NPCs, tragic histories, and dangerous intimacy that cuts deeper than any blade 🎭 A reimagined Barovia—decadent, doomed, and dripping with desire 🕯️ The mists are calling. Will you answer… or surrender?
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need to have/bring: 🎤 A Microphone and Discord Downloaded 🎲 A DNDBeyond and a Roll20 account (They're both free) 🗡️ Beyond20 Browser extension for Firefox or Chrome (Not necessary but allows you to roll from DNDBeyond!) 🙋 Your character, if you've decided to make it in advance (pre-gens are available on request!) 📸 A Webcam (If you would like to use video, but this isn't required) 😊 A Positive Attitude and a Smile!
What Kass | The Paradox DM brings to the table
Roll20 maps: Colorful maps with Dynamic Lighting to really set the scene. Tokens: NPC's and Players get unique tokens to represent themselves. Music: Ambient music and combat tracks to help set the mood and try and get you in your character's head! Content on D&D Beyond: Freedom to choose the subclass and features you want with content sharing from my Library containing hundreds of $$$ of D&D content! Access to an exclusive discord community of like-minded TTRPG-loving people with an unmatched love for this form of Storytelling! Unique Storylines: Every table and game is completely unique and YOURS! No game of mine ever runs the same way twice. Positive, Safe & Inclusive Atmosphere: I love sharing my passion for this game and making sure everyone at the table feels included and seen. I am a Rules meets Cool DM. I am almost always happy to allow a good idea at the table, and will reward quick thinking and roleplay decisions. We will default to Rules as Written in cases of disagreement, but I am more concerned about the narrative aspect of your story and will push to give you those whenever possible!
Homebrew rules
Potions as Actions: Drinking a healing potion only requires a bonus action. However, if you use a full action you do not need to roll for the points, instead taking the full healing. Same rules apply for feeding someone else a potion. Death Saves in Secret: Death saves will be rolled secretly by the DM, adding suspense and urgency to character death. Flanking: Flanking an enemy grants a +2 to melee attack rolls instead of advantage. Spell Scrolls: Spell scrolls can be used regardless of class (including non-spellcasters); however to activate a scroll a character must use their action to make an Intelligence (Arcana) check; the DC is equal to 10 + spell level. On a success, the character activates the scroll and casts the spell; on a failure, the scroll crumbles to dust and becomes unusable.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Kass | The Paradox DM creates a safe table
When it comes to player safety and comfort nothing is more important, pre-session every player will fill out an RPG Consent Checklist which will allow me to avoid triggers before the game even begins. Then every session zero includes letting players know any content warnings that may be present in the adventure and informing them about my open door, break and debrief policies. Players are also welcome at any time to either take breather or a break from the game, and at no point will they ever be asked to go into detail about ANYTHING they may not be comfortable with. Also, while the game is going on, if at any point a player needs content to stop immediately, they may hold up an X/N or type one in chat or private DM. This will allow me to make the necessary moves needed to make sure everyone continues to have a great time playing! Lastly, I am a huge believer in debriefing/aftercare. At the end of each session I will always hang around for anywhere between 15-30 minutes to chat about the session and to just generally hang out with anyone who wants to stick around! This is great for sessions where we may get into some heavier content so we can either discuss it or unpack it if need be! Remember, your comfort and your fun come first!
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