The Mists of Barovia ||ran by a Game Dev||🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+||lvl 12+
🩸The mists of Barovia call to you🩸 Where love and horror intertwine, and every heartbeat echoes against eternity. Will you survive the darkness?
$17.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Friday - 12:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
🕯️ CURSE OF STRAHD: THE MISTS OF BAROVIA A Cinematic Gothic Horror Campaign Hosted by Mac of Fables ⸻ 🏰 The Story The mists part… and you awaken in Barovia, a cursed land ruled by an immortal tyrant whose name is whispered in fear: Strahd von Zarovich. Here, sunlight is a rumor, hope is a memory, and the line between hero and monster grows dangerously thin. Your choices matter — every decision, every betrayal, every flicker of courage shapes the fate of this haunted valley. ⸻ 🎭 The Experience Run by Mac of Fables — storyteller, voice actor, and indie game developer — each session unfolds like a gothic film brought to life. ✨ You can expect: • 🎧 Live soundscapes & ambient music triggered in real-time • 💀 Animated Maps — flickering candles, drifting fog, and thunder outside the walls • 🕯️ Character-driven storytelling with real emotional weight • ⚔️ Tactical combat when it counts, always guided by Rule of Cool • 🌫️ A living, reactive world that remembers every player choice This isn’t just a module — it’s an interactive horror story told through light, sound, and imagination. ⸻ ⚙️ The Game • 📅 Weekly sessions — 3 hours each • 🧙♀️ Level 1 start (Death House Arc) • 🌍 Played in Foundry VTT (via The Forge) — no installs needed, just your browser • 🎙️ Voice Chat: Discord • 💰 $20 per player • 5 seats max for intimacy & immersion ⸻ ✨A Personal Note✨ Supporting this campaign also supports my work as a full-time indie developer. As a thank-you, long-term players will be invited to play-test my upcoming coop horror game when development reaches that stage — and receive a free copy at release. Join me in the mists. The fog is patient… and Barovia is calling.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Meet the Game Master
4.3
(6)
1 year on StartPlaying
1 game hosted
Highly rated for: Sets the Mood, Storytelling, Creativity
About me
Hey, I’m Mac of Fables — a storyteller, game developer, and lifelong world-builder who believes every table should feel like a story worth remembering. I run games with a focus on emotion, immersion, and atmosphere. Whether it’s a whisper in the dark, a laugh around the fire, or a desperate roll to survive the night, my goal is to make players feel something. Outside of GMing, I design indie games that blend narrative depth with cinematic tension — experiences that invite players to laugh, fear, and connect. Every campaign I run carries that same energy: rich worlds, real emotion, and unforgettable choices. If you’re looking for a Game Master who loves character-driven storytelling, dynamic sound design, and collaborative drama, you’ve found your table. Come step into the story.
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Creating your character
Character creation happens during Session 0, where we build your hero together before stepping into Barovia. New players will get full guidance — I’ll walk you through your choices, explain abilities, and help tie your backstory into the gothic world. Experienced players can come with a concept in mind, and we’ll fine-tune it for tone and balance. Starting Level: Level 1 (Death House Arc). Stats: Standard Array or Point Buy (player’s choice). Books/Options: All official 5e content is allowed; UA or homebrew may be approved on request if it fits the story. You’ll create your sheet directly in Foundry VTT using my pre-built template — no external tools required. By the end of Session 0, your character will feel like they belong in the mists.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Before Session 0: 1. Join the Discord server. This is where voice chat, scheduling, and between-session updates happen. You’ll receive an invite link after booking. 2. Check your audio. Please use a headset or earbuds with a working mic. Clear sound keeps immersion strong for everyone. 3. Create a free Forge account. Our campaign is hosted on The Forge (a cloud version of Foundry VTT). No installs needed — just log in through your browser. 4. Character creation. You can bring your own or build one during Session 0 with my help. New players are 100 % welcome.
What Mac of Fables brings to the table
I bring a cinematic, story-driven experience where atmosphere and emotion come first. Every session features dynamic Foundry visuals, ambient soundscapes, and live soundboard cues that make Barovia feel alive — from the distant tolling of church bells to thunder rolling over Castle Ravenloft. I use character voices and light narration to draw players into the story, but always keep space for your creativity and roleplay. My goal is to make every moment feel like it could be part of a gothic film — intense, emotional, and memorable. Combat is tactical when it needs to be, but I prioritize Rule of Cool and player storytelling. If an idea fits the tone and adds to the scene’s drama, we find a way to make it happen. Above all, I want my players to feel immersed, respected, and inspired — like co-authors in a living horror story.
Homebrew rules
This is OUR table, we will discuss any homebrew that we want to allow together.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Mac of Fables creates a safe table
Once accepted into the game, a document will be shared with you via discord. It will only go to me, so from there I will assess everyone’s limits and adjust the game appropriately. Session 0 will cover all that you need to know about character creation, how far this module goes and what it entails. X/O will be a private feature on foundry that is also sent to me, as soon as I receive one I will find a swift way to adjust without making it awkward or even noticed by any one and check in with the player as soon as I can.
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