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Bare Your Fangs | Curse of Strahd PbP š©ø
Bare your fangs in this genderbent reimagining of the classic module. Will thirst overtake your all-dhampir party or will you finally reclaim Barovia?
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Play by Post (Asynchronous)
Billed Weekly / Wednesday - 11:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 1ā3 hours
Campaign Length / 10+ Sessions
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
In this play-by-post adventure, you'll play a dhampir, gifted (or cursed) with power and carnal hunger. Will you join your fellow fanged adventurers to save Barovia and yourselves, or will you be devoured by the very darkness you were born into? This bespoke game takes the OG module and makes it fresh again with custom content, making it enjoyable for first-time Strahd players and Barovia regulars alike. Here's what's in store: š¤ Heavy roleplay that rewards bonds, breaks, and big reveals š A genderbent, modern take on the beloved module and its infamous villain 𩸠An all-dhampir party for another layer of complexity and storytelling to an already epic gothic adventure š„ Unforgettable new NPCs to befriend, fight alongside, romance, and seduce As this is a PbP held on Discord, players will be charged weekly on the listed session date.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Combat Lite
Play By Post
Roleplay Heavy
Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
42 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Storytelling, Creativity
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hey, I'm Taylore! I've been writing professionally for over a decade and have been playing TTRPGs for about five years. I'm a new-ish GM, but don't expect beginner-level storytelling. I am obsessed with crafting plots full of twists and turns, unforgettable NPCs, and fulfilling character arcs for everyone at my table. I want players to feel comfortable, confident, and empowered to experiment and collaborate, and I'm happy to work with beginner and experienced players alike. I'm also firmly against using AI in my storytelling and writing practice, so you can bet any em dashes you see are genuine.
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Creating your character
- Build a level 3 dhampir PC in D&D Beyond (5e/2024 rules; standard array). Once you're set up in the discord, we can chat about your ideas and backstory so I can weave them into the story accordingly. I love character creation, so always happy to help with ideas and build! - For this adventure, please avoid homebrew classes/subclasses. - You may start with class equipment + background equipment. - Take a free feat
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You'll just need a Discord account and a character sheet on D&D Beyond. Once you're approved, I'll send through the links to the campaign and the discord server.
What Below Tayble brings to the table
šļø Players can expect 1-2 long-form posts a day from me five days a week, plus additional back-and-forth as scenes play out every day except Sunday. I encourage PCs to roleplay with each other as often as they like! Here's what else to expect: ⨠Heavy Roleplay: PCs and the bonds, enemies, and choices they make heavily impact the story. I'm all about treating every PC like they're the main character and creating unforgettable NPCs for them to interact with. š„ Theater of the Mind: Since this is a play-by-post adventure, the carnival and everywhere we travel afterwards will be portrayed through compelling dialogue and detailed description that make you feel like you've fallen straight into the world at hand. Happy to supply reference maps on a case-by-case basis (certain combat scenarios, specific settings, etc.) š Rule of Cool Creativity and fun are top priority at my table, which means I'm big on RoC. Out-of-the-box ideas are supported and encouraged. I follow the rules more closely when it comes to combat. On that note... š”ļø Light Combat You won't find any rat grinding here. That said, you can expect the combat that does arise to matter: they change the stakes, can set the stage for character development, and/or impact the plot in meaningful ways. š LGBTQ+ Friendly Come on down, the vibes are good here. ā¤ļøāš„ 18+ Content Sensual themes will be woven into the story at large, and as this is an 18+ game, there will be potential for romance and spicy RP with NPCs and other PCs to their comfort level (which will be established before the game begins and can be revised at any time.)
Homebrew rules
- Drinking potions are a bonus action
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer or Mobile Device
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Safety
How Below Tayble creates a safe table
You'll receive a safety & consent form where you can set your lines and veils, which can be modified at any time. Since this is an 18+ adventure with spicy twists, all players should be comfortable with some adult content arising in the plot.
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