Strahd's Death House (Low-Level Gothic Horror Adventure)
Are you brave enough to face the horrors of this cursed abode?
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Thursday - 1:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
Campaign Length / 3–4 Sessions
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Set in the gothic horror hellscape of Ravenloft, this adventure is for those who thrive in the macabre. Players will explore the Death House, a mysterious haunted mansion that holds just as many secrets as it does horrors. I tend to focus on roleplay during my campaigns and reward players who come up with creative solutions to puzzles or combat encounters.
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Combat Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(9)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
9 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello! My name is Julia, and I've been a Game Master since 2022. My favorite genre of TTRPGs to play are generally Sci-Fi, strategy, and survival, although I can have fun playing almost anything! Along with running home games with friends, I frequently volunteer to GM at my local game store, so I have experience adjusting to groups or individuals with different dynamics and expectations. *FYI* I am very flexible with game days/times, so if one of my posted games does not fit with your group's schedule, please message me!
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Creating your character
Character creation will be done during a free Session Zero. Characters all start at level one and are encouraged to follow a gothic horror theme. If you are interested in playing a species, class, or background that is not in the Player's Handbook or Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft, please check with me first! Players are free to choose either point buy, rolling, or the standard array for deciding on character stats. You can use whichever digital platform you prefer to create and track your character sheet. Old school physical character sheets are also welcome!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
I'll be using Discord as the main means of communication for game planning. Once you sign up for the game, I'll send you a Discord link. The "Death House" channel is the place for you to inquire about the campaign and chat with your fellow group members. This is also where I'll be sending the Foundry link and any other resources necessary for the campaign.
What Julia brings to the table
The most important aspect of a horror game is atmosphere. I'll provide an eerie soundtrack along with horrifying descriptions of the party's surroundings. I tend to lean more towards the Rule of Cool to allow players to add flavor to their abilities and interactions.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Julia creates a safe table
This campaign will include dark subject matter, however I still want to make sure all players feel safe during our sessions. Players will be sent a Lines and Veils document prior to Session 0 so I can have a better understanding of what topics to avoid. Session 0 is also where we'll discuss our wishes for the campaign and any questions/concerns on the players' end. Players are always welcome to message me privately for more detailed questions about possible disturbing content.
Content warnings
Safety tools used