Curse of Strahd | Gothic Horror Campaign | Levels 1-12+
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
Step into the mist-shrouded realm of Barovia, where ancient evil lurks in the shadows and hope withers like autumn leaves. "Curse of Strahd" beckons both seasoned adventurers and brave newcomers to a land of gothic horror and insidious intrigue. As experienced players, you'll relish the deep, morally complex narrative and the chance to match wits with Strahd von Zarovich—a tragic villain whose cunning and cruelty have been honed over centuries. Navigate political tensions, uncover long-buried secrets, and face creatures that defy your darkest nightmares. For those new to the table, fear not. The rich, atmospheric setting provides ample opportunities to develop your character and find your place in the party. You'll grow alongside veterans as you explore haunted villages, brave the twisting corridors of Castle Ravenloft, and make decisions that will echo through Barovia's cursed valleys. Will you fall to the maddening influence of the land, or will you be the light that pierces Barovia's eternal darkness? The Curse of Strahd awaits, a tale of horror and heroism where every choice matters and the line between savior and monster blurs with each roll of the dice. Gather your courage, sharpen your blades, and prepare your spells. Barovia calls, and destiny—or damnation—awaits.
Game style
Rules as Written (RaW)
Games that are ran “Rules as Written” emphasize realism and stick to the letter of the rules, allowing players to explore creative solutions while still operating under a consistent rule set. Players have the ability to utilize the rules in creative ways to create awesome characters and moments in the game.
Rule of Cool (RoC)
“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.
Theater of the Mind
“Theater of the Mind” uses little to no visuals for scene settings and combat. Instead, the narrative imagery comes from the Game Master’s descriptions and character action and movement comes from Players’ descriptions.
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.
5.0
(13)
3 years on StartPlaying
157 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Voices
Additional details
How to prepare
🌐 Steady Internet Connection 🎮 Discord Account (https://discord.com/) 📚 D&D Beyond Account (https://www.dndbeyond.com/) 🎙️ Working Microphone for Voice Chat 🎲 Favorite Set of Dice (Optional) If you need help setting any of these up, let me know!
What I provide
💻 D&D Beyond Pro Account (Access to all sourcebooks!) 🗺️ Map Making/Optimizing Software to create and use unique maps! 👥 Thriving Dynamic Discord Server full of info to learn how to play D&D! 😄 A love for improv, having fun, and making awesome memories!
Gameplay details
Session 0 will take place over Discord (Link will be sent!) This is where we will go over character creation, lines and veils, safety tools, and get to know one another! If you don't feel comfortable doing a voice or acting in the game, that is totally ok! We are here to have fun, so do what would be most fun for you! We will be using D&D classes and characters and the campaign will likely go from Level 1-13. Please let me know if you're hoping to use some homebrew materials so we can incorporate them into the world together :)
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Session 0
How will character creation work
Characters are Created and Discussed at Session 0 but if you want to pre-plan here is what you need: 🧙♂️ Level 1 Character 📊 Standard Array Stats 🎮 Please join the discord for more details! There will also be pre-generated character ideas to use if you need help creating a character!
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
High
Experience level
Intermediate
Platforms used
• Foundry VTT
• Discord
• D&D Beyond
$23.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Wednesday - 5:00 AM UTC
2-3 Hour Duration
0 / 6 Seats Filled
Requirements
Experience required: Intermediate
Age: All Ages