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Silence hangs like a noose. Somewhere in the mist, Strahd smiles â and the night darkens...
$12.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Wednesday - 12:00 AM UTC
Jan 21 / Session 1
Session Duration / 2â3 hours
3 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Curse of Strahd is a gothic horror Dungeons & Dragons campaign that drags players into Barovia â a land smothered by fog, starved of sunlight, and ruled by an immortal vampire whose gaze seems to follow you wherever you go. Roads collapse into forests, wolves stalk the edges of the path, and every candle feels too weak for the darkness pressing against the glass. This campaign is excellent for beginners. You donât need to know every rule. The adventure slowly introduces how D&D works â exploration, role-playing, combat, problem-solving â while leaving room for curiosity, mistakes, and discovery. You learn by playing, and the story gives you reasons to try. Barovia is not just dangerous â it is hungry. Villages cling to life out of fear. Churches echo hollow prayers. Ruined mansions, forgotten graveyards, and lonely crossroads hide secrets that whisper to anyone desperate enough to listen. The undead walk openly. Mirrors lie. Promises cost more than they seem. And above it all, the landâs unseen master toys with fate, patient and cruel â offering help with one hand and closing the coffin lid with the other. This game is perfect for players who love: âą Gothic horror â creeping dread, tragic ghosts, thunder over black stone towers. âą Classic D&D adventure â quests, magic, monsters, choices that matter. âą Vampires â seductive, terrifying, inescapable presences at the center of the story. Youâll uncover cursed histories, make uneasy alliances, and decide what your courage is worth when escape may be impossible. Moments of hope exist â but they are fragile, and sometimes the night remembers them better than you do. Step into the fog. Something is waiting. And it already knows your name.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Meet the Game Master
2 years on StartPlaying
19 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Voices
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi there! Iâm a creative Dungeon Master from Canada excited to run lively, story-packed Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition games. Whether youâve been rolling dice for years or are totally new to the table, my goal is to keep things welcoming, inclusive, and full of good vibes. I focus on immersive storytelling, big character moments, and hilarious roleplay shenanigans. If you love creating weird, wonderful, and memorable characters, youâll fit right in. Iâm a big believer in the âRule of Cool,â so thereâs no stress â just creativity, teamwork, and unforgettable adventures we build together.
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Creating your character
âïžMulticlassing allowed đșStandard array ability scores. đș2024 Classes include: Barbarian, Bard, Cleric, Druid, Fighter, Monk, Paladin, Ranger, Rogue, Sorcerer, Warlock and Wizard. đș2024 Species include: Aasimar, Dragonborn, Dwarf, Elf, Gnome, Goliath, Halfling, Human, Orc and Tiefling. đș2024 core rules spells and subclasses (No legacy) đșUse standard starting equipment instead of gold. đșNo homebrew, expanded or shared content. đșGive yourself heroic inspiration for picking the right game! đĄïž Tell me a little about where you came from, about your character's flaws and strengths. Do they maybe have an irrational fear? Dreams and aspirations? Let your imagination run wild. In preparation, I can provide you more detailed cheat sheets to help you with creating your backstory when you join.
As of now the party consists of an Aasimar Druid, Dwarf Barbarian,
What to expect
Preparing for the session
THINGS YOU WILL NEED: A computer with internet access đ„ïž Microphone or Headset đïž A D&D Beyond profile đ (Players will roll here. đČ) A Discord profile đ§
What DarthTater brings to the table
đ” Immersive, Role-Play heavy experience đ§š đ” Unique and memorable NPC's đ§đœ đ” Dynamic combat encounters âïž đ” Music and Sound FX đ”đ đ” Detailed maps đșïž đ” Rule of cool đ đ”Custom Tokens âïž
Homebrew rules
Please note: At my table, Rule of cool is prioritized over Rules as Written. NO RULES LAWYERING Every player starts with Heroic Inspiration.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How DarthTater creates a safe table
FREE SESSION ZERO! My table is truly a safe space for every player. I always try my best to maintain the player's enjoyment and satisfaction. đLGBT friendly
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