Curse of Strahd
A gothic horror quest in Barovia, where heroes face the vampire lord Strahd, haunted lands, and tragic choices that shape their fate.
$10.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Monday - 1:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 2–4 hours
Campaign Length / 30–50 Sessions
1 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
Gothic horror: Inspired by Dracula and dark fairy tales, the setting evokes dread, isolation, and doomed love. Tragic and personal: NPCs often have heartbreaking backstories, and Strahd himself is a deeply flawed, obsessive villain. Psychological tension: The adventure emphasizes paranoia, moral ambiguity, and emotional stakes over simple combat.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(2)
2 years on StartPlaying
12 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Knows the Rules
About me
A lifelong devotee of Dungeons & Dragons since the early days of 1980, I’ve worn every hat the game offers—player, storyteller, worldbuilder, and Dungeon Master. My tables are built on a foundation of rules, but they’re elevated by the rule of cool: if it’s cinematic, clever, or just plain awesome, it deserves a place in the story.
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Creating your character
Create a level 3 character either before or during the 1st session from DNDBeyond. No homebrew but anything else is available. First Session is free!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
A free discord account A free DNDBeyond account
What Mike brings to the table
• Focus on your character's story, weaving it seamlessly into the world • An ability to craft designer plots for you and your playstyles • Full control of narrative momentum; how do you want to do this? • Though I don’t specialize in character voices, I champion immersive roleplay and reward players who bring emotional depth, bold choices, and memorable moments to the table. Gold and magic items may flow, but the true treasures are custom feats, homebrew boons, and narrative rewards tailored to the player’s journey. • RULE OF COOL
Homebrew rules
Drinking a potion is a bonus action Critical Hits (the Perkins Crit system): You maximize the normal damage and roll the critical damage.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Mike creates a safe table
• Safe Play Foundry VTT safety tool Module: safe, secure and easy to use. Reviewed in session 0 This will be an open door game, if you need to take a break, for any reason, please do so!! All I ask, is you use the built in Foundry VTT break tool. -Any use of "out of character" Racism, Sexism, or Discrimination or Personal Attacks of any kind will get you banned. -Players who do these things repeatedly "in character" are discouraged/warned/and subject to being (quickly) kicked or banned. -If you do not follow the “Fade to Black” rule you will be kicked or banned. **Fade to Black Rule** During the game, if there is ever an event, situation, or anything that as a player makes you feel uncomfortable Please use the “Fade to Black” button . I will not ask, I will not judge, I will take control and respect the players concern. Game will resume after mediation and resolution of players concerns.
Content warnings
Safety tools used