Curse of Strahd: Legends of Dread - 3-20 (FEATS + Grim Hollow)
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Monday - 12:15 AM UTC
3.5-4 Hour Duration
2 / 5 Seats Filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+
About the adventure
⚰️ CURSE OF STRAHD: LEGENDS OF DREAD An Unmatched Dark Fantasy Experience – Level 3–20 Step into a realm not just ruled by Strahd von Zarovich…, but controlled by something older, crueller, and more calculating. The Mists do more than trap Barovia—they beckon marked souls with tragic destinies. In Legends of Dread, your character isn’t a mere traveler. You’re part of an ancient, bloody tapestry—and this story bends and shifts around your legend. 🩸 What Awaits You Epically Reimagined Storyline – Far beyond the original Curse of Strahd, this homebrew reworks every major arc. Expect shocking new NPCs, powerful mysteries, and domain-spanning lore drawn from Van Richten’s Guide and I, Strahd. Sandbox + Player Agency – You forge your own path in Barovia, Krezk, Vallaki, and even beyond—venturing into other Domains of Dread. Your choices matter, disrupting canon where needed to etch your legend. Cinematic Combat & Moral Dilemmas – From oppressive fog-drenched forests to gothic mansions dripping with dread, each session offers visceral, tactical battles intertwined with heartfelt roleplay. Grim Transformations & Dark Ascension In Legends of Dread, the horror cuts deeper than blade or spell. As your soul bends under Barovia’s weight, you’ll unlock the chance to embrace forbidden paths through the Grim Hollow transformation system. 🩸 Become the Monster – Choose to pursue the dark road of a Vampire, Lich, Revenant, Specter, or something far more eldritch. 🕯️ Corruption Has Costs – Power comes at a price: your mind, your soul, or your allies. 📜 Narrative Integration – Transformations are earned through story, temptation, and sacrifice—not just picked at level-up. Whether you fall or fight against it, the Dark Powers are always watching. 🎯 Campaign Highlights Level Range 🩸 1–20, from fledgling survivor to domain-walker Atmospheric Storytelling 🩸 Gothic terror layered with deep NPC development Homebrew NPCs & Lore 🩸 Custom villains, tragedies, and secret histories Inter-Domain Travel 🩸 Move between Domains of Dread, confronting shifting horrors Enhanced Immersion 🩸 Visual art, playlists, voice-acted NPCs & cinematic moments EPIC FEAT SYSYEM - Starting at level 4 and beyond, every 2 levels you will gain an additional FREE FEAT. 🔥 Your Experience Authentic dark fantasy horror, with tension woven into every corner Player-centered storytelling—relationships, discoveries, and your choices shape the campaign Flexible, reactive narrative—your creativity changes the world Gothic tragedy made personal: no one leaves Barovia unchanged 🎟️ Spaces Are Limited If you crave a modernized, immersive twist on Curse of Strahd, with freedom, heartbreak, and horror in equal measure, this is for you. Enjoy candlelit whispers in dusty halls? Yearn for meaningful decisions†that echo across dread domains? This is your moment. 🪦 Enter the Mists. Forge your legend. Sign up now—fear and glory await.
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.
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.
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.
5.0
(8)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
7 games hosted
Highly rated for: Sets the Mood, Visual Aid, Rule of Cool
Average response time: 17 hours
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
💻 Tech & Access No webcams required — just a working microphone so we can communicate clearly during the game. We'll be using Discord for voice chat, with an invite link provided upon joining. The game is hosted on Foundry VTT, which runs directly in your browser — no download needed! Chrome, Firefox, and Opera are recommended; sometimes one works better than another depending on your setup. No extra purchases needed — I provide full D&D Beyond content through campaign sharing, and everything else is handled through Foundry. Just join the Discord, make your character with the tools provided, and show up ready to dive into the mists.
What I provide
🎁 What I Bring to the Table 🛠️ Tools & Tech Foundry VTT with cutting-edge features: animated spells, dynamic lighting, 3D dice, macros, soundboards, and complete combat automation for smooth, immersive gameplay. D&D Beyond Content (up through Spelljammer) shared freely with the campaign—every official race, class, spell, item, feat, and more at your fingertips. Custom maps, bespoke tokens, and cinematic battlemaps made or tailored for each encounter, dungeon, and location. Epic soundscapes & ambient music scored live to fit each moment—whether it's mournful violins in Barovia or pulse-pounding orchestral combat. 🎭 Game Mastering Style Character-First Philosophy: I am a fan of your character. My #1 rule is, “How can we make this happen?” If you want a moment of glory, I’ll build the battlefield for it. I reward clever thinking, creative spell use, and bold roleplay. Rules are there to serve the story, not suffocate it. Big roleplay energy: I fully embody my NPCs. Accents, personalities, motives—whether it’s a haunted priest or a sadistic vampire, I make them feel real. Tactical combat with flair: Expect intense, cinematic battles where enemies use smart tactics—but you still get to shine like a legend. Choices matter. Your actions ripple outward. Expect consequences, alliances, betrayals, and long shadows.
Gameplay details
🛡️ Safety Tools & Session 0 This campaign uses X-Cards and anonymous flagging tools via Foundry VTT, so players can communicate boundaries in real time without breaking immersion. Player comfort and agency are core values—this is gothic horror, but it's collaborative gothic horror. We'll kick off with a Session 0 (included in your booking) that covers: Table expectations and group tone Safety tools and lines/veils Brief rules clarifications or house rules Player character intros and backstory tie-ins Characters will be created before Session 0, so we can jump right into immersive play. Expect some in-character gameplay in Session 0 as well—we waste no time getting into the fog...
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Characters will be created before Session 0, so we can dive into introductions and gameplay right away. I’m always available to workshop ideas or help you bring your concept to life in a way that fits the tone and world. Starting Level: 3 Stats: Point Buy (standard 27 points) Allowed Sources: All official Wizards of the Coast 5e content up to and including Spelljammer. Critical Role content is not used No homebrew required—every official race and subclass is on the table. No races are banned. Silvery Barbs is a 2nd-level spell in my campaigns (not 1st level). Characters will be built and shared via D&D Beyond, which I provide campaign access to (with full sourcebooks unlocked for you). You’ll then link your character sheet into the Foundry VTT for gameplay. Have a wild concept? A dark secret? A dream of vengeance, prophecy, or ambition? Tell me—I’m here to help weave your character into the story in a way that matters. Let's make something legendary.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Foundry VTT
• Discord