Curse of Strahd into Vecna (lvs. 2-20) š³ļøāšā§ LGBTQIA+ Safe
A gothic horror campaign with heavy role-playing set in a grim-dark world where you will learn to fear the night
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Monday - 12:00 AM UTC
Dec 22 / Session 24
Session Duration / 2ā3 hours
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The mists roll in, enveloping you in their cold embrace. When they recede, you find yourself in a land of perpetual twilight, where ancient evil lurks behind crumbling castle walls... Journey to Barovia, a domain of dread cut off from the outside world by walls of deadly fog. In this land of gothic horror, the shadows grow long and hope withers like autumn leaves. The people live in fear, their eyes downcast, their spirits broken. Towering above all is Castle Ravenloft, home to the land's masterāthe vampire lord Strahd von Zarovich. For centuries, he has ruled with an iron fist, his immortality a curse that has left him calculating, patient, and utterly without mercy. You are not here by accident. Drawn into Barovia by forces beyond your control, you quickly discover a terrible truth: the mists will not allow you to leave. Your only hope for escape lies in confronting the master of Castle Ravenloft himself. But Strahd is no ordinary foe. Ancient, cunning, and possessing powers beyond mortal comprehension, he watches your every move from the shadows. To him, you are either pawns in his eternal game or potential heirs to his cursed domain. Will you find the courage to face the darkness? Can you uncover the secrets that might lead to Strahd's downfall? Or will you become just another tragic tale whispered by the terrified citizens of Barovia? The master of Castle Ravenloft is having guests for dinner. And you are invited.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(20)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
119 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
I'm Colette, a Dungeon Master and published author with a passion for interactive storytelling. For the past 15, I've been crafting immersive D&D 5e and TTRPG experiences that put players at the center of their own epic tales. My approach to DMing combines creative worldbuilding with a deep respect for player agency. I believe that tabletop RPGs shine brightest when everyone at the table contributes to the unfolding narrative. While I'm a laid back person most of the time, when I'm passionate about something, as with tabletop gaming, I can become quite fixated. Reliability is central to my professional ethos. In my years of DMing, I've maintained a consistent schedule with my groups, almost never missing a session and always providing advance notice when rare scheduling conflicts arise. When I'm not behind the DM screen, I'm often working on my creative projects. My experience as a published author informs my approach to campaign narratives, character development, and world lore. I'm part of LGBTQ+ community and committed to creating a welcoming table where all players can feel comfortable expressing themselves through their characters and storytelling contributions. Whether you're seeking heroic adventures, morally complex narratives, or something uniquely tailored to your group's interests, I'm excited to collaborate with you on creating memorable gaming experiences that will keep you coming back for more. You can learn more about me as a dm here: https://sites.google.com/view/dmcolette
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Creating your character
First, we will have a group discussion on discord. Instead of a session zero, we will do this to set expectations and plan characters. ā Make your Characters in Roll20 including writing a brief backstory. ā You will start at level 1 with standard array or point buy. ā All official Wizard's content is allowed. ā Homebrew may be allowed with approval. ā Have your character approved before session 1
What to expect
Preparing for the session
A mic (or phone with discord) and access to roll20 from a computer (Please do not use roll20 from your phone).
What Colette brings to the table
I will bring maps, tokens, enemy stat blocks, etc. In short, everything needed to run the campaign. If you send me a picture of your character, I will create a token for you as well.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Colette creates a safe table
Roleplay is heavily encouraged. Create a good backstory, perhaps add some important npcs to your characters history, and leave it vague enough for me to fill in the holes, and you just may see elements of your backstory come up during the campaign. See my website for additional details on how I run things: https://sites.google.com/view/dmcolette/home
Content warnings
Safety tools used