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Curse of Strahd | Gothic Survival Horror | D&D5e 2024
Barovia has claimed you. The mists won’t release you. Shadows watch, Strahd waits. To survive this cursed land, you must become something new.
$35.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Wednesday - 11:00 PM UTC
Dec 17 / Session 8
Session Duration / 3 hours
Campaign Length / 40–80 Sessions
6 / 7 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
Barovia is cold. Cursed. Waiting.... The mists didn’t just pull you in, they claimed you. And they never let go. • The land remembers: twisted forests, hollow-eyed villages, ruins that whisper your name • The dark watches: prowling beasts, grieving spirits, curses that cling like frost • Strahd waits: ancient, patient, cruel' this realm beats to the rhythm of his heart Break the cycle… or be woven into it. That choice is yours. Barovia doesn’t care who you were. It only asks one question: What will you become to survive? [[Beginner & LGBTQIA2S+ Friendly]] ------------------------------------------- 📣See what Chaz has to say about my GM'ing: "So nice I signed up twice! Leland is so great I had not played 5e before and he was so helpful and friendly answering any questions I had before our campaign. Best new player GM I’ve seen, and he provides so many DnD resources it makes your possibilities seem endless! Great voice actor too! I am always looking forward to my campaign day to come around so much that I had to sign up for a second one."
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(123)
3 years on StartPlaying
914 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hey everyone, it's me, Leland, aka Leopold the Just in most social media spaces! I’ve been deeply invested in tabletop RPGs since the start of the millennium, & I still love every second of every game I run or play. Aside from that, some of my other interests include going to music events, board gaming, playing strategy & RPG video games, camping, traveling, eating delicious food, learning more about science & art, getting tattoos, going to aquariums & museums, & much, much more. As a GM, my storytelling focus is on strange events, haunted & horrific places, emotional buy-in & consequences during roleplay, & NPCs you won’t forget. I run everything from cozy slice-of-life games to bleak horror, sometimes both in the same session. If you love group storytelling & want to play in an immersive world that feels alive, then I’m the right GM for you. --- What to expect at my table & in my community: • Sessions with a strong narrative focus on character development • Action-packed, descriptive combat that keeps you on the edge of your seat • A living world where NPCs react & evolve based on your choices • Shared storytelling that includes everyone, with collaborative worldbuilding that lets you leave your mark • A chill, inclusive space where everyone is welcome & every identity is valued • Exclusive $5 community one-shots for active members, bringing players from across tables together for fresh stories & shared adventures • Regular community events: video/board game nights, video watch-parties, & a live Kenku FM radio station for downtime between sessions So go ahead & pull up a virtual seat. Let’s tell some stories together!
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Creating your character
We will create characters together during s0! If you join after s0, then I (the DM) will send you the character creation parameters via discord and discuss things with you before you begin the process.
The party is currently level 3
What to expect
Preparing for the session
🎲 Download the zoom desktop client here: https://us05web.zoom.us/download#client_4meeting (This is where we will host our games during live play. Video is completely optional.) 🎲 Join the Discord community and connect with fellow adventurers. 🎲 I will also provide a Roll20 link for the campaign. Sign up or log in to Roll20 and join the campaign using the provided link. 🎲 If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to Leopold or fellow players in the Discord community. ----------------- New to StartPlaying? You can also get $10 off your first session by signing up for your account using this link! https://startplaying.games/referral/cl4q1psp46euhbopk07tp42dx
What Leland House Jr. brings to the table
🎲 Access to a Discord server to chat with other players and stay connected between games 🎲 Roll20 link for virtual play, including maps, character sheets, and chat 🎲 Connections with affordable character artists who can render your character exactly how you imagine it 🎲 Detailed maps to help you track the world and your place in it 🎲 Help with character creation, whether you’re new or just want a second opinion 🎲 Storytelling that focuses on choices, consequences, and moments that stick 🎲 Roleplay and voice work to bring NPCs and scenes to life 🎲 Balanced challenges built for smart choices, not just strong stats 🎲 A space where everyone is welcome and treated with respect 🎲 Support for new players and space for veterans to dig deep into the story 🎲 Music, sound, and visuals to set the mood and build the world 🎲 A table where everyone gets time to act, react, and shape the session 🎲 Sessions that aim to tell stories worth remembering, together
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Leland House Jr. creates a safe table
I'll have everyone submit lines/veils/interests via DMs, then I will distribute a pdf document for the other players to have on hand or have it as a handout in the VTT of choice. Then we'll go over them during session 0, along with making characters and doing some collaborative storytelling to establish relationships between said characters. I typically post a custom agenda the day before session 0 begins.
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