Image by Bo Stone
The Curse of Strahd
Mists swallow the road ahead as a raven cries overhead. Whispers speak of a cursed land ruled by a devil in a castle that never sleeps.
About the adventure
In a strange land beneath a storm wracked sky, a lone figure stands atop a cliff, silhouetted against the crumbling walls of an ancient castle. Below, a forgotten village clings to the edge of the abyss, its rooftops barely visible through the swirling mists. A bitter wind howls through the night, scattering dead leaves at his feet and sending his cape snapping in the darkness. Lightning lances across the sky, momentarily illuminating his face once noble, now twisted by a sorrow deeper than the shadows around him. He turns his gaze skyward, and for a fleeting moment, there is a terrible grandeur in his expression. Power. And madness. But that... is not where our story begins. No, our tale starts far from that cliffside on a quiet forest road, where a group of weary adventurers makes its way toward an unfamiliar village, seeking only a warm bed and a bit of respite. The scent of spring hangs in the air, rich with damp earth and budding leaves. The forest hums with life: night birds call to each other in the canopy above, and crickets sing in the underbrush. A thick mist begins to creep between the trees, curling low and slow, as if drawn by unseen hands. Up ahead, a faint light glows a lantern swaying gently from the porch of a lone cottage. Perhaps there is shelter there. Perhaps warmth, a mug of ale, a hot meal. Maybe even friendly faces… and work enough to afford such luxuries. The road leads forward and so must you.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
$24.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Monday – 3:30 PM UTC
Campaign Length / 10–30 Sessions
2–3 Hour Duration
0 / 6 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Bo
he/him
5.0
(87)
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(87)
2 years on StartPlaying
664 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 75%
About me
Welcome, Adventurers! Thanks for taking a look at my adventures! I'm an experienced DM/GM with over 40 years of playing and running games under my belt. I absolutely love tabletop RPGs, and there's nothing I enjoy more than sharing that love by crafting unforgettable sessions. Dungeons & Dragons is a favorite of mine, and I bring that passion to every table I run. My goal is always to make the story leap off the page and help players fully immerse themselves in the world around them. While I respect the rules, the characters and story will always come first. It’s about having fun, sharing laughs, and letting the dice help tell the tale. Roll a natural 20? Expect something magical. Roll a 1? Well… it’ll still be magical, but probably not in the way you hoped. 😁 I'm especially passionate about helping new players find their footing, learn to roleplay, and get the most out of their game time. Not seeing the system you love? Just ask, I’m always open to new worlds and adventures. So jump on board and let me take you on a fantastic journey. Oh and don’t forget the snacks! I can’t wait to see you at the table.
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Teacher
Charles
Played 162 sessions
Simple and straightforward but challenging
Mckayla Bivins
Played 88 sessions
Bo has been very kind since the beginning, he enjoys talking to players and is ready and willing to help you with whatever you need help with in game. He fosters character growth as well as character interaction and the way the scenes are described is perfect to set up what is going on, immersive gameplay and a kind dm always keep me playing, it's safe to say that I'm staying in this one until the end and will join another when I can.
JoeyEyes
Played 76 sessions
Great story teller and improvisations. Knows AD&D1e rules. Fun time. One of the best DMs I have met.
Tom
Played 73 sessions
I hadn't played since the 1980s, and Bo was absolutely the right DM for my reintroduction to the game. His campaigns are both rich and beginner-friendly, and I greatly appreciate his generous time spent outside the game to get newbies up to speed. I highly recommend him! It's been a while since I wrote the above review. I now play in two DnD 5e games with Bo as DM and enjoy it very, very much. The past two sessions, one in each campaign, have been over-the-top fun and I once again highly recommend taking your adventure with Bo!
Gavin
Played 62 sessions
BO is great - friendly, responsive, helpful. He always allows for and encourages player choice and creativity. Flexible with rules if it makes narrative sense and adds to the fun. Highly recommended.
Brian
Played 62 sessions
“You’ve managed to pick the lock on the door of the tomb and slowly creeks open. You feel the immediate breeze of cold air. But it's not just the cold air of the dungeon – but also the chilling air of the undead! What do you do?” You know you have a good DM (and Bo without a doubt is) when you are contemplating your character and the predicament the party is in during non-gaming hours – or – maybe when you mind should be focused elsewhere. That’s how captivating his gaming environment is. Bo brings a game to life in a unique way – combining realism, the everyday & the realm of the imagination & the magical. Pure entertainment – and just a good time. So grab your halberd or wizards cap & join the fun. Brian F.
Character creation
Creating your character
Character creation will be completed on D&D Beyond, full assistance on this is offered by me if needed I can talk you through the rules and procedures to make it simple for you to join in the game. Check with me to see what level the campaign is currently at.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need access to Owlbear Rodeo this is a free to use virtual table top I use for combat scenes and mapping. An account with D&D Beyond to build a character i provide a link to the campaign on Discord.
What Bo brings to the table
I will bring the story to life for you. You only need to sit back relax and your off on an adventure. I use the Virtual table top Owlbear Rodeo which will have all of the maps for you to play along on as well as custom made tokens for your characters. I use D&D Beyond for character creation and character sheets this is linked to my Discord server so you can check spells and action details also to see dice rolls in the game. Oh and 'Don't forget your snacks.'
Homebrew rules
Drinking a potion as a bonus action, Modified Critical Hits, Death Saves get more difficult as you go down.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Mobile Phone
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Bo creates a safe table
If you wish to talk to me about the content before hand please contact me. Players can expect an action packed game with lots of theatre of the mind and use of Owlbear Rodeo as a visual tool to assist combat and dungeon mapping. The game is a live game played on Discord and uses Owlbear Rodeo for VTT with D&D Beyond for character sheets.
