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Raven's Revelry | A Curse of Strahd Campaign | Free Session 0

Raven's Revelry | A Curse of Strahd Campaign | Free Session 0

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

"We open to a twilight morning. The moment between night and dawn. The evening mist still lingers, not yet burned away by the sun. We move as the raven flies, and a picturesque town in its early morning serenity comes into view. We perch on a steepled roof and watch as the peace is broken..." Raven's Revelry will be a unique and customized retelling of the much-beloved Curse of Strahd campaign. You will begin the adventure in the sleepy little town of Secomber before you are ushered into the mists, leaving behind the peaceful existence you once knew. Now beset by nightmares come to life, dark machinations, and ancient evils, the question becomes, 'Will I ever see home again?'. In this gothic horror campaign, you will face off against one of D&D's most iconic villains, navigate treacherous social encounters, and learn that being a hero sometimes means surviving to fight another day.

Game style

Combat Heavy

“Combat Heavy” games emphasize the combat mechanics within their systems over roleplay or puzzle solving. There are frequent and longer battles with enemies and a greater emphasis on tactical game play.

Roleplay Heavy

“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire.

Less than a year on StartPlaying

Average response time: 3 hours

Response rate: 100%

Additional details

How to prepare

What you will need: • A stable internet connection. • A microphone. • D&D Beyond: https://www.dndbeyond.com/ • Discord: https://discord.com/ • Fantasy Grounds Free Demo: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/home/FantasyGroundsUnity.php • Secomber Lore Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Re4TSrhQZUt25DHZ1qMNMzzEr-KyUIPU/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101401199849176079086&rtpof=true&sd=true Players are welcome to contact me if they have questions or need assistance.

What I provide

I have a Discord server and an Ultimate Fantasy Grounds license. I have access to a Master Tier subscription on D&D Beyond and can offer access to comprehensive character creation. I have a library of D&D books on D&D Beyond and Fantasy Grounds. My campaigns use custom maps and tokens to help facilitate immersive online play. I utilize Kenku to play music through Discord. My GM style is very narrative, and I love bringing NPCs to life with voices and mannerisms. I like giving my players a challenge both in combat and with social/exploration encounters.

Gameplay details

Session 0 is a must have and will allow players to get a feel for the GM, the Campaign, and other Players. Additionally, there will be periodic checkups as well as content warnings throughout the game, and it is always ok for players to step away if they are uncomfortable.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

Aftercare

Debriefing

Open Door

Session 0

How will character creation work

Character creation will happen during session 0, but players are encouraged to peruse the lore document and create character concepts ahead of time. Characters will be made on D&D Beyond using Point Buy. Players can request homebrew and 3rd party products, but I will need to review them before they can be used.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

High

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Discord

D&D Beyond

Fantasy Grounds

2 NEEDED TO START
$5.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Sunday - 8:00 PM UTC

3-4 Hour Duration

1 / 5 Seats Filled

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: 18+

This game will begin once 3 players have joined