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End the Curse [2024 Rules]
You and your adventuring pals have been invited in the charming realm of Count Strahd—a vampire so dramatic, he makes your emo ex look cheerful.
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 7:00 PM UTC
Nov 22 / Session 15
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
3 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
🌩️ Welcome to Barovia! 🌩️ A land where the sun barely shows up, the wine flows like regret, and the locals are super into pitchforks. You and your unlucky band of adventurers have been “invited” (read: trapped) in the brooding domain of Count Strahd von Zarovich—an undead drama king with a tragic backstory and the worst sense of hospitality imaginable. Prepare for haunted forests, suspicious villagers, cryptic fortunes, and a vampire overlord with major commitment issues (seriously, the guy’s been brooding for centuries). From zombie-infested graveyards to atmospheric castle corridors dripping with melodrama, every corner of Barovia promises dark horror, dangerous monsters, and just a hint of gallows humor. Can you escape Strahd’s grasp, free the land from his cursed grip, or just avoid becoming his next emotional support snack? It’s D&D meets Dracula meets reality TV—minus the roses, plus the stakes (literally). Sharpen your stakes, prep your garlic, pack some holy water, and get ready for an adventure that’s as hilarious as it is harrowing. 🎲 Roll initiative, roll with laughter, and roll the dice of fate!
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Meet the Game Master
2 years on StartPlaying
84 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, Inclusive
About me
Cats. Tea. Fishing. Kayaking. Books. These are some of my favorite things. But really, hello, I am Daniel. I hide behind my cats and will frequently have them purring into the mic during session. Yes the kitten here is Sir Oliver. I have been playing TTRPG since my brother introduced me to AD&D in the mid-80's. It was hard finding people to play with in my small Wyoming town, so I started to host and DM my own games. I have been a DM for about 30 years in most versions of DnD. I look forward to hosting you and seeing what worlds we can build together.
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Creating your character
Pre-made characters will be available if desired, or you may create your own level 1 character. I will provide a Session 0.1 to assist with character creation if necessary. Character creation guidelines --- * Standard array or Point buy only * D&D 2024 rules please. Legacy * The campaign book is allowed for races, feats, backgrounds and items if possible I will provide all content on D&D Beyond for character creation and reference. All rolls are required in Above VTT.
The party consists of: * Teifling Phantom Rogue * Drow Oath of Glory Paladin * High Elf Wild Magic Sorcerer
What to expect
Preparing for the session
To participate in the game, you will need to: - Join DnDBeyond (accounts are free), - Join the Discord Server (accounts are free), - Have AboveVTT plugin for Chrome installed (free), - Have a serviceable microphone, - Have a headset or quiet space (i.e. no background noise please), - And an internet connection capable of running all the above simultaneously. DnD Beyond Link: dndbeyond.com Discord Link: discord.com Above VTT Link: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/abovevtt/ipcjcbhpofedihcloggaichibomadlei
What Sir Oliver Purrington brings to the table
I provide a pacing that will be quick or slow depending on the party. All relevant source books for your use Handouts to enhance your experience Premade characters, if requested Roll playing hooks for those interested 30 years of playing, running and teaching D&D. Player who bring their personalized back story will have their characters more immersed into the story. I will include hooks throughout the game to help the characters be better included. I try very hard not to stifle creativity, as long as it is reasonable and I'm understand. I do generally stick to Rules as Written, but I am a FIRM believer in FUN over RULES. That doesn't mean the rule book is gone, but again I will put my player in mind when judging a ruling based on verbiage.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Microphone
Internet
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Safety
How Sir Oliver Purrington creates a safe table
***All content warning items listed are possible but not necessarily guarantees. I've played through the campaign myself and just wanted to provide as many possibilities that I have come across.*** As part of the onboarding, I will send my list of Lines & Veils and ask for theirs. As a group we will have a discussion of identified topics and encourage open discussion of any additional topics if necessary. Anytime during play, all players are encouraged to speak up or privately message me about troubling issues.
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