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Frozen Strahd | A Chilling Tale of Horror | Level 4-10
There are monsters in the Mists of Barovia, Explore his cursed realm and arm yourself for the inevitable meeting with Strahd.
$35.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 12:00 AM UTC
Mar 14 / Session 15
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
Campaign Length / 30–40 Sessions
5 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Curse of Strahd is... 〰️a D&D classic on every bucket list. 〰️a gothic tale of horror and romance. 〰️a challenge you will not regret accepting. In this game you will enjoy.. 〰️ detailed top-down maps for combat. 〰️ immersive animated scenes for major locations. 〰️ a soundtrack with remote volume control. ▶️ Playstyle of the game flexes with each tables personality but we always live and die by the roll of the dice. You will be welcomed to the table and be encouraged to roleplay, take chances, and to contribute to the narrative. These opening lines from the module set the tone for the most dynamic module in 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. "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
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(131)
5 years on StartPlaying
1041 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Knows the Rules
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hail and well met adventurers, Over the last four years, I have met hundreds of incredible people around the virtual table. The stories we've shared have brought joy, laughter, and a even a few tears into our lives. Many of these folks return to the table year after year. They'll be quick to welcome you to and eager to hear your tales and experiences when you sit down to play. My road to becoming a professional Dungeon Master is a long and storied one that began with a few little fibs I used to tell as an extremely shy kid. When I met new people, I would tell them cowboy stories about adventures I had with my faithful steed. The more smiles I received, the longer the stories went on. Growing up in the Midwest region of the US, Dungeons & Dragons was all around me. I played in my neighborhood when my brother and his friends would let me tag along. Later, he convinced the High School D&D club to let me come to the big table when I was still in Middle School. Fast Forward to 2016, I opened up the Lost Mines of Phandelver Box Set. After a 25 year hiatus from the hobby I loved, I sat down at the table with my kids and rediscovered the joy of Tabletop Role-Playing Games. Like many others, the 2020 Pandemic lockdowns led me to an online game that quickly brought me to a joyous career of story-telling and playing games. The rest we say, is canon. Grab a seat, roll some dice, live the adventure, create epic stories, and make friends at the table. Hey, there's an open spot now! David, the avidDM
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Creating your character
We will create characters in session zero using the '24 Player's Handbook. We will use Standard array or Point Buy for stats, and fixed HP. ➖ No Evil Characters, Edge Lords, or Lone Wolves ➕ Yes Heroes, Flawed Champions, and Benevolent Rogues
The party is at level four and have traveled to the heart of Strahd's realm. They are: Fighter, Rogue, Sorcerer, Cleric, Barbarian
What to expect
Preparing for the session
✔️ quiet place to play ✔️free roll20 account ✔️free discord account
What David | The avidDM brings to the table
Ambiance and Immersion takes the front seat as we roll with the latest ruleset from D&D. We live and die by dice, but do our best to stay alive. A great story will be told and great battles will unfold. I will focus on pacing and getting your party to a satisfying conclusion for better or worse against the indomitable Strahd Von Zarovich.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Microphone
Internet
Platforms used
Safety
How David | The avidDM creates a safe table
In addition to the content warning in the game description, the following is a Safety and Etiquette document agreed to by all to ensure a safe table and to facilitate smooth gameplay. In addition to the content warning in the game description, the following is a Safety and Etiquette document agreed to by all to ensure a safe table and to facilitate smooth gameplay. 2025 Safety Rules for Avid’s Games Safety Rules: ▪️All members are adults 18 and older. ▪️No audio or video recording. ▪️Stop Sign - Anyone can stop the game at anytime (GM will restart the game.) Hard Limits/Lines : (absolutely none of this) ▪️No Real-life Religion, Politics, Prejudice or Unkindness ▪️Respect Player Pronouns and Identities ▪️No Self-harm, Sexual Content, or PVP (player vs player) Combat Soft Limits/Veils: (generally avoided, but if they come up, we'll fade to black) ▪️Torture - Roll for Intimidation and get answers, no roleplay for this. ▪️Harm to children/innocents - Villages may be destroyed, descriptions will not be graphic or describe individual deaths or harm of children or innocents. ▪️Romance beyond flirting will fade to black. Ask First/Check-In ▪️PvP - Area of Effect Spells (fireball, darkness, silence, grease, etc..) ▪️PvP Romance PvNPC Romance - (flirting is the limit) (edited) Etiquette: These policies have been put into effect to provide a clear outline for acceptable and unacceptable behavior at the table for all games on the server. Hard Limits/Lines: ▪️No criticizing another player’s choice of actions. ▪️No talking over another player's turn, this includes typing in the VTT sidebar. ▪️Rulings may be challenged during play but not argued afterwards. ▪️Right or Wrong, we move on until break-time or post-session. Meta Gaming - ▪️Do not read the official content meant for the GM, look up stat blocks of monsters and NPCs.
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