Druskenvald: The Curse of the Midnight Coven
Druskenvald, where each regions embodies a different genre of horror. Body horror, clowns, Lovecraftian nightmares. Not for the faint of heart.
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Wednesday - 10:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
Campaign Length / 13–30 Sessions
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Welcome to a land stitched together by shadow and wonder, where each province promises a new flavor of tone. A cabal of witches threatens to unravel the fragile balance of the realm. You've been called to hunt down each member of the Coven, and stop their curse from spreading across the lands. The campaign’s tone is rooted in folk horror, blending eerie folklore, and unsettling landscapes. Players will begin in the swamps of Zulrogg, a place of mist and decay where ancient beasts cry out for salvation. From there, the journey shifts dramatically in theme and tone: one chapter may plunge you into the grotesque beauty of haunted forests, while another whisks you into the whimsical chaos of Picco, a province trapped in the endless revelry of a never-ending circus. Each act promises a new flavor; spooky, surreal, or wondrous, while maintaining the thread of horror that binds the Midnight Coven’s influence. This will be a long term D&D 5.5e game, emphasizing narrative-driven play. Combat is balanced with social intrigue, exploration, and moral choice. Players will encounter a wide selection of unique races and cultures, each tied to Druskenvald’s provinces; giving them the chance to embody characters as strange and vibrant as the lands they traverse. Magical items, religions, and regional customs are woven directly into the story and gameplay, ensuring that mechanics serve the emotional and thematic arcs. What makes this campaign unique is its shifting tone and setting. One week you may be navigating eerie swamps with full of undead abominations, the next you’re laughing uneasily beneath the jeweled masks of Nerukhet's noble houses. The campaign thrives on contrasts: horror and whimsy, intimacy and spectacle, choice and consequence. At its core, it is a story of pursuit and unraveling; a hunt across provinces, where every decision tightens or loosens the threads of Druskenvald’s fate.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(2)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
8 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Knows the Rules, Teacher
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
With over a decade behind the screen in both online and physical games, I’ve honed a DMing style that’s all about balance, creativity, and player joy. I run fair, PC-focused campaigns where the stakes feel real, but never punishing, and the story bends toward fun, not frustration. Whether you're a battle-hardened adventurer or a first-time dice roller, I make sure the game stays welcoming, flexible, and full of memorable moments. Rules matter, but laughter and storytelling matter more. If you're looking for a campaign that challenges without overwhelming, and celebrates the players at its heart, you've found your DM.
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Creating your character
Character creation will be using D&D Beyond and use the Crooked Moon player options which will be available to any player who joins the campaign. Standard Players handbook option will also be available. I will mostly be using the 2024 version of the rules. Starting level will be 5 and we will be rolling for stats.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Games will be played through a Discord Server for voice chat, use DnDbeyond for character sheets, and use Foundry VTT via a Forge Server.
What Danny brings to the table
While I'm far from a professional voice actor, I do my best at doing character voices. I'll also provide ambient, and lyrical theme music. In terms of play style, I balance a fine line between RoC and RaW. I like players to be able to express themselves and their characters action, while avoiding leaning too much into it where it starts to feel like cheating. I'll reward creativity, but I do know how to tell my players "No".
Homebrew rules
Drinking a potion is a bonus action. Optionally, you can use a full action to drink a health potion to get the max amount of healing from the potion. Additionally, if you have a feature that already allows you to use a potion as a bonus action, you can gain the full effects of that potion with a bonus action instead.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Danny creates a safe table
Content Warnings. Druskenvald contains elements of graphic and gory violence, depictions of mental health issues, cultural and religious conflict, endangerment of children and animals, grotesque body horror, family trauma, allusions to suicide, and more. Be sure to understand that a lot of these elements are core to the central themes of the region and typically can't be avoided. Please read the full list of content warnings. This campaign is not for the faint of heart. A session zero will discuss boundaries and establish themes of the setting. I will keep open communication with players through discord. If any issues arise, players are welcome to DM me directly, as my DMs are always open to players.
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