Beyond the Mist: A Curse of Strahd horror campaign (D&D 5E)
It was one of those nights -dark and chilly. Yet no one would expect what would happen next.. especially under the watchful eye of Strahd von Zarovich
$25.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Wednesday - 8:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
1 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
There have been many coincidental occurences as of late. People go missing, monsters are seen hunting in the outskirts of the forest, and even more adventurers come back...in coffins... Yet that fateful night, you receive a missive from a lord of a neighbouring yet distant realm -Count von Zarovich. A chill runs down your spine and your heart pumps faster than before. Moments later you mount your horse and ride through the night. Beads of sweat run down your brow, for you're afraid - you're mortified. Yet you can't resist that strange alluring feeling that guides your hands, posseses your body... And leads you staight to Castle Ravenloft... Beyond the Mist is a horror adventure set in the world of Ravenloft on the classic module "Curse of Strahd". Join a party of adventurers that brave terror and danger, and leave your mark in Barovia ...or die trying. Your journey begins at level 1 and will start as soon as we have at least 3 players.
Game style
Combat Lite
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Roleplay Heavy
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(37)
3 years on StartPlaying
112 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules
About me
Hello adventurers and heroes, nice to meet you! I'm Babis, a game master from Greece, and I'm working for the last 15 years in the gaming industry as a board game designer/developer and an RPG game master and writer. I'm passionate with storytelling, and epic moments of tragedy and drama, but I do so love some hardcore moments of tireless dungeon-delving in some forgotten ruins. My favorite games are Dungeons & Dragons, Savage Worlds: Deadlands, and of course Vampire: the Masquerade - a personal favorite of mine. I've been playing RPGs for 30 years, and I've been storytelling for the last 20 of them. So let's play together! Let's tell some stories! And live on the moments you want to experience, tailored to your preferences and needs!
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Creating your character
We'll create your characters on session 0, making sure that we end up with a harmoniously coherent party. All characters will be finalized during session 0, and will be open to changes before our 1st session.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
All players need an Alchemy and a discord accounts for the game and, since we'll be playing online, a good enough mic is essential. It's also important to read the basic rules of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition, before the game so that things flow better, and beginner players can feel free to message me with any questions they may have.
What Babis brings to the table
No need to bring anything else! (just your mic and/or camera if you wish) I have everything set up on Alchemy, along with the interactive material needed.
Equipment needed to play
Headphones
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Babis creates a safe table
"Beyond the Mist" is a campaign based mostly on roleplaying, with intense combat challenges and intricate puzzles. You will venture freely into the land of Barovia and meet its denizens under the careful watch of their master. It is a campaign focused primarily on the player characters, their story, and the choices they make which will be fine-tuned during session zero. Keep in mind that you have chosen a campaign that is pure fantasy-horror. As such, expect to encounter mature themes that might not be for the faint of heart. That being said, I will never bring you forth into a situation that makes you feel uncomfortable. As such, on session 0 I implement the "lines and veils" system, that alongside an extensive talk and discussion will give each other a concrete idea of what you want to avoid in the game. Our sessions will be weekly, online on Alchemy, and Discord. One thing that you won't find in the game is "player betrayal" and active PVP. Surely, characters can keep secrets between them, but never to sabotage or outright ruin another player's roleplaying gameplay experience. There will be a zero tolerance policy on bullying, sexual harassment, racism, hate speech and prejudice. Those who do not abide by these standards will be kicked with no refund.
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Safety tools used