Curse of Strahd: Mistwalker —Biweekly Sun 5PM EST 🏳️🌈Friendly
In cursed Barovia, the sun never shines, and the vampire lord watches all. Survive his horrors, or be consumed by the dark fate he weaves.
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Bi-weekly / Saturday - 9:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Under the raging storm clouds, a lone figure stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. The vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stares down a sheer cliff at the village below. A cold, bitter wind spins dead leaves about him, billowing his cape in the darkness. Lightning splits the clouds overhead, casting stark white light across him. Strahd turns to the sky, revealing the angular muscles of his face and hands. He has a look of power- and of madness. His once handsome face is contorted by a tragedy darker than the night itself. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires. The wind's howling increases as Strahd turns his gaze back to the village. Far below, yet not beyond his ken, a party of adventurers has just entered his domain. Strahd's face forms a twisted smile as his dark plan unfolds. He knew they were coming, and he knows why they have come-all according to his plan. He, the master of Ravenloft, will attend to them. Another lightning flash rips through the darkness, its thunder echoing through the castle's towers. But Strahd is gone. Only the howling of the wind-or perhaps a lone wolf-fills the midnight air. The master of Raven loft is having guests for dinner. And you are invited.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Meet the Game Master
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3 years on StartPlaying
560 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Sets the Mood
Average response time: 17 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello! My name's gibzx! I'm a digital artist and Dungeon Master! I've been playing D&D for 5 years now and it's been an evolving passion ever since. I'm always looking to add new friends and faces to my table and adventure together. May your blades be strong, and may your d20s be powerful as ever ❤️ I am a Digital Artist, Graphic Designer, and Fiction Writing Enthusiast. Originally born and raised in Mexico, I spent my childhood engrossing myself in fantasy and fiction media, which became my primary hobby and passion as I grew older. Shortly after finishing primary school, I moved to Singapore to continue my education and broaden my horizons. Living in two very distinct and quite literally opposite sides of the world has helped me absorb many interesting sources of folklore and history that I otherwise would've never encountered, as well as meeting new people that altogether have shaped my creative process when writing and creating adventures. Right now I can be found juggling many projects between running 5 different tables as a DM, as well as partaking in some games as a player & writing custom/original content that I hope to publish one day soon! Arriving today at the present, my passion for both DMing and playing has only grown stronger, as I venture out of my comfort zone to try and bring a unique experience of boundless adventure to you.
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Creating your character
I like to divide character creation into two categories, thematically and mechanically. On note of the former: The land of Barovia is filled with many groups, individuals, factions and situations that will place characters in a wide variety of choices to be made - make sure to think hard about what kind of person your PC is! their morals and philosophies, creeds and allegiances, history and aspirations - the path you walk in Curse of Strahd will shape your story, so be prepared! I'll provide starting bonus inspiration for players who provide me with 5 or more character knives ^^ As for the latter category of character creation, here you go! have fun crunching numbers and theorycrafting!: -Level 3 starting point, Standard Point Buy System (27) -Standard racial modifiers or Customizing Origin (Tasha's) -Basic starting equipment + 30 gold budget for additional equipment. - All official WoTC 5e material sources allowed, and homebrew is up for DM approval after discussion (i.e. Matt Mercer's Bloodhunter, Keith Baker's Eberron Expanded, etc.)
Far beyond the veil of our eyes, lies a valley surrounded by mist, hidden from our sight - A land of dread and terror, filled with mysteries and forgotten lore. Did misfortune bring you to Barovia, or did you cross into the unknown with purpose? Do you seek power and ancient knowledge, perhaps treasure beyond your wildest dreams? Or was it necessity that brought you here, in search of someone dear who's been lost? Keep your convictions close at heart, Mistwalker. You will have to, if you hope to survive this nightmare. Every other Saturday evening! if interested, feel free to check out this player handout I made to get a better understanding of the campaign! https://imgur.com/a/JqUb0Mz
What to expect
Preparing for the session
In-game requirements: Character Backstory, sheet, description, and character visual representation. Outside Requirements: The Forge account (free), Discord account, Player Character Token, Microphone and Headset, browser with hardware acceleration on. (Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Edge, etc.)
What Gibrand brings to the table
I will be hosting the FoundryVTT game through my personal Forge server, with all required sheets, tokens, music, SFX, handouts, etc.
Homebrew rules
I have some homebrew rules that I am quite fond of and include in all my games, such as: - Drinking health potions can be either a bonus or main action. Bonus is rolled HP, while taking a whole action ensures it heals the max amount. - Flanking provides a +2 bonus to attack rolls - Death saving throws are rolled privately - Changing/sheathing/drawing weapons are considered a single interaction. i.e. you can put away your longbow and draw dual-wielded daggers as part of 1 interaction - The minimum amount of damage that a Critical Hit can deal is the maximum of its non-crit version. Additionally, we will discuss more homebrew rules during session 0, as I'm always open to include more if the party calls for it - as well as clarify any questions about established homebrew rules.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Gibrand creates a safe table
I want all my players to have a good time and be comfortable above all, and CoS being a grim gothic horror campaign doesn't change that! Session 0 will serve to discuss the lines and veils of what additional boundaries players wish to set, but keep in mind that this also applies beyond session 0! I am always open to additional discussion during the campaign, and adjusting accordingly. This is a welcoming table, and I am always willing to work together to be as inclusive as possible. :)
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