The Eternal Curse of Strahd 5e 2024 Ruleset
Mists swallow the road behind you. A raven cries overhead. In Barovia, the sun doesn't rise—and neither do those Strahd marks for death.
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Bi-weekly / Saturday - 12:00 AM UTC
Mar 28 / Session 9
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
Campaign Length / Up to 28 Sessions
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Welcome to Curse of Strahd, a gothic horror campaign set in the mist-shrouded realm of Barovia, where the land itself groans under the weight of an eternal curse. Trapped behind thick, unnatural fog, your party of adventurers finds themselves in a world ruled by fear and superstition. The villagers speak in hushed tones of the Devil Strahd, a vampire lord whose castle looms high above the valley, watching all. Wolves howl through the woods. Shadows stretch too long. Even the roads seem to twist of their own will. What begins as a simple journey quickly turns into a fight for survival as you unravel the tangled fates of cursed bloodlines, lost souls, and forgotten gods. But Barovia is not without its sparks of resistance. Hope flickers in the eyes of the oppressed, waiting for heroes to rise. Will you ally with desperate rebels, lost spirits, or ancient powers buried in ruin? Will you brave haunted manors, cursed forests, and the halls of Castle Ravenloft itself? Every choice matters. Every ally has a cost. And somewhere within it all, Strahd von Zarovich waits—not just to destroy you, but to play with you. In this tale of dread, temptation, and tragedy, the only thing more dangerous than the darkness... is what it brings out in you.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Rules as Written (RaW)
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(8)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
17 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Sets the Mood
About me
I have been professional GMing for over four years now, and I’m looking to expand my adventures to the Start Playing online space. Tabletop DnD showed up in my life when I was in college, trying out the hobby with a game of DnD 3.5. I’ve been hooked ever since.
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Creating your character
Characters will be made ahead of time and during a session zero. They can be made on roll20 or D&D beyond with all of the published 2014 or 2024 content. With the Exception of content from the Strixhaven, Rick and Morty, acquisitions incorporated books. Home brew and other published content is also allowed but it must be reviewed and approved by your GM. Stats can be either rolled via the 4d6 drop the lowest system, standard array, or point buy.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
1. Make a account with Roll20 and Discord if you dont have one 2.Join a discord server 3.Join the roll20 game for VTT 4.Start making your character sheet on roll20 or d&d beyond 5. Find artwork for your character 6. Fill out Character questionnaire (optional) 7. Finalize Character in session zero
What Kriven brings to the table
All core 2014 and 2024 books + nearly all the 2014 supplemental materials are provided. Hand made maps, Supplemental Maps, effects, Homebrew storylines, and materials purchased on roll20 VTT marketplace. Music via SirenScape, spotify, and kenku bot. Tactical Combat. Roleplay and Silly Voices. Life Simulation. Raw Rules with Homebrew and Rule of Cool. Laid back and welcoming environment focused on fun for players of all kinds.
Homebrew rules
Crunchy Crits Carry weight observers Coin weight ignored. Spell comp rules slightly modified Extra Movement rules Private Death Saves Clarified Stealth and invisability rules Homebrew storylines, character-based storylines, and quests
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Kriven creates a safe table
I use The Lines and Veils, X card, and open door systems. Any issues or problems can be resolved with private messages, voice chats, and moderated conversations. Games can be paused with the XX card at any time. After care is done when needed or when your GM notices feelings may have developed. This may be done with all the players or only the ones necessary.
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Safety tools used