Curse of Strahd 2024 (w Animated Maps) (Starting at 4th Level)
The mists call you to a cursed land where night reigns eternal and a vampire lord waits. Enter… but the mists rarely let go.
$15.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 12:00 AM UTC
Mar 14 / Session 7
Session Duration / 2.5–3.5 hours
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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Schedule
Meet your party members
5/6
About the adventure
Barovia is a wound upon the world—bleeding shadow, sorrow, and silence. Its people live in chains of fog and fear, never seeing the sun, never waking from the nightmare. There are usually no heros here—only souls the mists have chosen, for reasons as dark as the land itself. Every path twists back upon itself, every whisper hides a lie, and every candle burns against an endless night. Yet still, you walk forward… for to stand still is to be devoured. Can you defy the Devil Strahd, break the chains of his curse, and find your way home? Or will you vanish into the mists, your name another ghost upon the wind?
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(38)
4 years on StartPlaying
230 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Teacher, Creativity
Average response time: 5 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Well met adventurers! I’m a Dungeon Master with a cinematic soul — a world-builder who breathes life into every ruined hall and misty trail. I’ve got a knack for weaving gritty detail with high fantasy, where even a goblin gets depth and a dragon gets dialogue. I love sensory storytelling — smells of scorched stone, whispers in the dark, the crunch of moss under cautious feet. Whether it’s a tipsy Sildar Hallwinter or a snarky Venomfang, my NPCs don’t just fill space — they steal scenes. Here's a quick sample: https://youtu.be/E--QDw5xew0 I try to run games like a director runs a film set: immersive, vivid, and always one step ahead of the party’s chaos. I care deeply about tone, texture, and truth in your fantasy — and I bring my A-game to every cavern, cultist, and cursed shrine. Most of all, I enjoy creating a personal connection with my players. I think my DMing style is welcoming for new players because it focuses on immersion and clarity without overwhelming them. By using vivid sensory descriptions — what characters see, hear, and smell — it helps players picture the world effortlessly, making it easier for them to understand their surroundings and feel grounded in the story. I don’t just read boxed text; I paint scenes, giving even simple rooms or encounters a sense of mood and meaning. That kind of storytelling pulls new players in, helping them feel like they’re part of something real right from the start. I strive to be a kind and patient DM. I want all players (even those who’ve never played before) to feel comfortable enough to relax, learn and ask questions at my tables. Even if you're unsure of the rules or lack confidence in being able to play ... trust me ... I got you. Please give me a shot to introduce you to the world of Dungeons & Dragons. My games are also a safe space for all players regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. I use the latest, cutting edge, animated maps, animated spell effects and modules to increase the players’ enjoyment. I enjoy running fully immersive campaigns (and one-shots). I am a complete game nerd who owns all the official D&D 5E content and I bring that content with me into the game for player usage. I spare no details in preparing my adventures that hopefully will provide many fond memories and excitement for my players.
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Creating your character
All characters should be created as 1st level characters on dndbeyond.com. You can create your character in my D&D Beyond link here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/campaigns/join/68079501141428835 If you need help doing this I'll be happy to log on and walk you through it. Using 2024 Rules Abilities will be created using the Point Buy Method. Equipment will be acquired using the Choose Equipment option and Hit Points are fixed. Most standard (published) WOTC races and classes can be used. Please check with me just to be sure. Not sure you know what you're doing? Never used Foundry? No problem. I'm happy to have a private session with you before the game. Feel free to contact me in Discord @Lavon80
So once again this game starts off at 4th level. Currently the party is 4th level and consists of: Half Elf Cleric Halfling Fighter Human Paladin Elf Wizard Human Cleric
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Welcome all and thank you for considering joining my Curse of Strahd with Animated Maps campaign. Here you will need a working mic, decent internet, a 1st level character and the Chrome browser. Feel free to hit me up on Discord: Lavon80 and I'll be happy to get you set up. If you wish to submit your 1st level character my DND Beyond link is: https://www.dndbeyond.com/campaigns/join/68079501141428835
What Prophet brings to the table
I provide everything you need to play: -Curated, ambient background music -Virtual Tabletop with smooth automation and gorgeous animations -Animated combat and spell effects -Beautiful, immersive animated battlemaps (Beneos) -Shared access to all sourcebooks on D&D Beyond -Professional and patient instruction I enjoy using a lot of animated maps in the campaign. I patronize creators like Dynamic Dungeons and Beneos Battlemaps in order to use only the best visuals in my games. My games are also completely automated with high end mods thanks to Patrons such as DDB Importer, The Ripper and Bailywiki.
Homebrew rules
Flanking gives you advantage on your attacks
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How Prophet creates a safe table
The first session will be a free Session 0 where we will discuss players characters, what to expect during the campaign and safety tools. All sessions will have a break mid way into the session. Players should feel free to contact me in between sessions if there are some issues they need to be addressed. The game will be played in an environment that promotes patience and a safe place for all players.
Content warnings
Safety tools used