Curse of Strahd | Gothic Horror Adventure
Trapped in the mists of Barovia, your party must survive a land ruled by the ancient vampire Strahd von Zarovich. Unravel the secrets of his cursed do
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 11:00 PM UTC
Dec 21 / Session 1
Session Duration / 1–2 hours
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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Schedule
Meet your party members
5/6
About the adventure
Under raging storm clouds, a lone figure stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. The vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stares down a sheer cliff at the village below. A cold, bitter wind spins dead leaves about him, billowing his cape in the darkness. Lightning splits the clouds overhead, casting stark white light across him. Strahd turns to the sky, revealing the angular muscles of his face and hands. He has a look of power—and of madness. His once handsome face is contorted by a tragedy darker than the night itself. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires. The wind’s howling increases as Strahd turns his gaze back to the village. Far below, yet not beyond his ken, a party of adventurers has just entered his domain. Strahd’s face forms a twisted smile as his dark plan unfolds. He knew they were coming, and he knows why they have come—all according to his plan. He, the master of Ravenloft, will attend to them. Another lightning flash rips through the darkness, its thunder echoing through the castle’s towers. But Strahd is gone. Only the howling of the wind—or perhaps a lone wolf—fills the midnight air. The master of Ravenloft is having guests for dinner. And you are invited.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(38)
3 years on StartPlaying
201 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, Creativity
Average response time: 13 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
If you're looking for a DM who will revolutionize the way you experience D&D, look no further. I am J.R. Liggans, and I am the professional DM you're looking for. I focus my strongest efforts on creating the most immersive experience possible for you. As a professional voice actor, I turn NPCs into communities full of friends, rivals, and foes that will immerse you into your character's experiences. Using my skills as a talented writer, I develop characters and bring worlds to life by offering campaigns full of role-play opportunities. I create an experience that allows you to immerse yourself into it by combining battlemaps, music, and smoothly-flowing gameplay to give you the highest possible production value. Most of all, I value the player. My games are ALWAYS made to be inclusive so that everyone can have fun in a safe environment. So send me a message or get signed up now - it's time we create something amazing together.
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Creating your character
I will personally work with you throughout the character creation process to help build an adventurer that fits the setting and will be fun for you to play. During this time, you will be able to discuss with me your hopes and expectations for that character so that I will be able to incorporate the your character's backstory and character arc into the world of the campaign!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need a working microphone, a D&D Beyond account, and a stable internet connection. All other resources you will need to play will be provided by me.
What J.R. Liggans brings to the table
If the group is interested, I will commission the creation of art depicting an iconic moment from the campaign at the end of our adventure.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How J.R. Liggans creates a safe table
During session zero, we will go over the rules and expectations of playing at my table, to help everyone have as much fun as possible in a safe setting.
Content warnings
Safety tools used