Curse of Strahd Harry Potter / Wizarding World
In the age of the Founders, a vanished wizarding valley calls from the Mists, ruled by the immortal vampire Strahd.
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Weekly / Wednesday - 4:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
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About the adventure
In the wild mountains of eastern Europe lies a valley long erased from maps and memory. Barovia was once a living land of scattered witches, hedge mages, and ordinary folk. Then something changed. The sky dimmed. The Mists rose. The valley vanished from the world. Centuries have passed. No one escapes the Mists. Those born within never leave to study elsewhere. Magical knowledge has faded into rumor and ritual. Superstition has replaced scholarship. The people endure, but they do not hope. Above them all rules Count Strahd von Zarovich. Vampire. Warlord. Master of Castle Ravenloft. He commands the night and walks unharmed beneath a moon that never seems to set. Wolves answer unseen calls. Shadows linger too long. Travelers speak of a presence that watches from the high cliffs and the darkened towers. Barovia is a gothic nightmare woven into the hidden corners of wizarding history. Radiant magic still burns. Inferi still rise. Wands still flash in the dark. But this is a realm where magic has stagnated and fear has had generations to take root. You may arrive by accident or design. Drawn by rumor. Chasing lost lore. Following a whisper through the fog. However you cross the threshold, the Mists will close behind you. Inside waits a haunted countryside of crumbling manors, ancient forests, silent villages, and a castle that pierces the storm-scarred sky. Every path leads somewhere uncertain. Every choice carries weight. Strahd is not a distant name spoken in legend. He is present. Curious. Watching. This is a story of dread and defiance. Of ancient power and mortal will. Of what it means to stand in a land that has not seen true freedom in generations. The Mists are rising. And something within them is waiting.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Meet the Game Master
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4 years on StartPlaying
243 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling
About me
I was pulled into the world of TTRPGs in 2018 and have been hooked ever since. I started out as a player and have dabbled in being the GM on a few occasions, for my friends. I love writing and creating stories, and after some very heavy encouragement from my little group of pals, I've decided to share my story with the world. I am Neurodivergent (Autistic), LGBT, Gender Diverse, and POC. I am very very accepting to people of all walks of life. I offer respect to anyone who will freely give it in return. I try my best to create an accepting environment for everyone as much as possible.
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Creating your character
We will be using the Wands & Wizards Rulebook in tandem with my own Homebrew rulebook linked here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BY7U9mYLQD_p9O9e42AYLHG2Xr6ZCsR8Ye07MaGXfVw/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.frfwms2htyde The setting of this game begins in the fall of 1966. You have just recieved your school acceptance letter and are a bright eyed and bushy tailed 11 year old ready to start the challenge of becomming a talented Witch or Wizard. We will workshop together to create a dynamic character with their own personality, quirks, likes, dislikes and backstory! I love going in depth with characters, so please add as much detail as you like. Please keep these ideas in mind when coming up with a concept!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
- You will need a Discord account. - Microphones are a necessity. This game will be done over VC! - Webcams are optional, but encouraged! - Please try to give the Subclass options in the Witches & Snitches rulebook a glance over!
What Rian brings to the table
I love both difficult and gritty combat, as well as dynamic and world shaping roleplay. You can absolutely expect both from me!
Homebrew rules
This game is almost entirely homebrewed. Upon joining my server you will be given a copy of our rulebook and other homebrewed resources to explore!
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Rian creates a safe table
*About Me* I was pulled into the world of TTRPGs in 2018 and have been hooked ever since. I started out as a player and have dabbled in being the GM on a few occasions, for my friends. I love writing and creating stories, and after some very heavy encouragement from my little group of pals, I've decided to share my story with the world. I am Neurodivergent (Autistic), LGBT, Gender Diverse, and POC. I am very very accepting to people of all walks of life. I offer respect to anyone who will freely give it in return. I try my best to create an accepting environment for everyone as much as possible. *GM Style* RP Style: I try to bring my NPCs and settings to life as much as I can. I heavily enjoy in depth backgrounds and world building. Combat style: I love combat and tactics! In my opinion, combat is a game of skill, but it should also be fun. Perhaps you'll die, or perhaps not! I do not ever fudge my own rolls, (LAME) and I'll always give players as much helpful advice during combat if they need it. Rules: I love working within the set rules as much as possible, however I absolutely encourage creativity. If it works and it makes sense its most likely to be a yes! Warnings: This game WILL include harm to children. Your character will be between the ages of 11-17 during the duration of the game (Except for the planned epilogue as adults), and will experience the failure to be protected by the adults around them. In addition, they will be exploited and manipulated by authority figures, so please be aware of that. Now, there will be a build up in the intensity of these things as the game goes on, (So we will not be starting with the worst possible first) there is a high likelihood of some pretty triggering content as the game progresses. Please keep that in mind! Adult Content: I do not allow explicit content at my table. However, I do encourage romance. There will be limits and boundaries around what is acceptable at what age (Given that you are playing children), but certain interactions will be accepted or denied based on the appropriate limitation for their age. Please keep this in mind while playing! SA and any illusion to it is not allowed. Whether in game or in backstory. *Safety* Everyone's safety is my #1 priority. I believe that D&D should be a welcoming space for all, and I will do whatever I can to make sure that is a reality. I am always open to feedback on safety and what I can do be more accommodating. I encourage everyone to be open with me about their needs and triggers so I can avoid them as much as possible, and please don't ever hesitate to remind me or correct me about things!
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