GS1 | Curse of Strahd | Gothic Horror
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
Curse of Strahd as presented by Animancy Press w/ elements from Strixhaven, Eberron, & the Forgotten Realms. Content Warnings subject to adjustment based based on player preference. High Magic | High Fantasy | BERaW | Best Efforts Rules as Written Content | Content available on Roll20 & D&DBeyond Beyond20 | Use w/ DNDBeyond Allowed Content | WotC & Animancy Press 2024 Content | 2024 characters must use 2024 rules (feats, spells, etc) to the extent which they are available. Homebrew | With approval, up to 3 pages * Players accepted into established groups will have a probationary period of 1-5 sessions to ensure player cohesion.
Game style
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.
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.
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.
* Group & Military Discounts (contact me) * LGBTQIA+ Friendly * Premium maps and Token Art. * Professional Tokenization of your VTT token art. * DM with 20,000+ hours as a Pro GM. Curse of Strahd, run by best-selling author Animancy Press, is an expanded level 1-20 adaptation of the classic Gothic horror adventure set in the dread domain of Ravenloft. Designed for both the 2014 and 2024 editions of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, this version transports characters into a fragmented realm sequestered in a sinister part of either Hell or the Shadowfell—a nightmarish parallel world detached from the reality they know. Some may view the characters’ arrival as heroic, while others recall the countless souls who have failed before them. No matter their perceptions, the land’s enigmatic ruler has dark plans for them all. At the heart of the tale is the cunning Vampire Lord, Count Strahd von Zarovich. Through his dark magic and loyal minions, Strahd draws individuals from other worlds to sustain his decaying kingdom, ravaged by his unquenchable thirst for blood. In Barovia, the cycle of reincarnation has gone horribly awry: those drained of blood return as soulless husks, cursed to wander the land in short, often malevolent lives. Venture through the Durst Manor, where the sinister legacy of a cursed family haunts the village of Barovia... Escort Ireena Kolyana, the unwittingly reincarnated object of Strahd’s obsessive, unrequited love, as she desperately seeks to flee his malevolent influence and the allure of his fangs... Face the malicious hags, who demand human lives as payment for their dark magics... Enter the cursed land of Barovia in this expanded level 1-20 campaign, enriched with supplements from acclaimed best-selling authors. Take on the ultimate challenge of defeating Count Strahd von Zarovich and the dread powers that sustain him, all under the expert guidance of best-selling author Animancy Press as your Dungeon Master.
1 year on StartPlaying
560 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher
Additional details
How to prepare
Computer w/ Chrome or Firefox and Beyond20 Browser Plugin(free - instant install) if using DNDBeyond Microphone and Headphones A Roll20 Account (free) or a Forge-VTT accound (Free) A Discord Account (free) A DNDBeyond Account (free & optional) While some smartphones and alternative browsers may work, they are not expressly supported by Roll20 at this time and are disallowed as some features may be missing or nonfunctional and this may result in issues for other players.
What I provide
I have a variety of most of the popular WotC content on Roll20 and and on DNDBeyond as well as a variety of 3rd Party Publisher Content that can be copied/pasted into a Roll20 Character Sheet. I also have Premium Map Packs from a variety of vendors including Tessa Presents, among others.
Gameplay details
Every session can be a session 0. I use a session opener that encourages players to use/update their safety tool preferences on an ongoing basis. Also included is the ability of players to create private and/or public threads where they need only state their safety tool concerns and I will avoid it and do my best to steer the players away from said concern and handle any desired discussion of the topic to the best of my ability and seek feedback from the concerned where and when necessary before doing so.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Lines and Veils
• Luxton Technique
• Luxton Technique Discussion
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
Tutorials | Character creation tutorials are optional for new players by appointment. Character Creation | Automatically approved if using WotC or Animancy Press content. Ability Scores | Point Buy 2024 Content | 2024 characters must use 2024 rules (feats, spells, etc) to the extent which they are available. Starting Level | 1 or the party's current level (milestone) Bastions | Yes
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
High
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• D&D Beyond
• Discord
• Foundry VTT
• Roll20
$25.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Tuesday - 8:00 PM UTC
2-3 Hour Duration
0 / 6 Seats Filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+