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Escape the Mists of Barovia: Curse of Strahd Revamped [5.5e]
🧛 Eerie mists surround this region and bind its inhabitants there... trapped in the realm of a Dark Lord… Can you survive the Mists of Barovia… ? 🧛
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Monday - 1:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
Campaign Length / 35–45 Sessions
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
The Mists of Barovia is a reimagined telling of Curse of Strahd—the most iconic campaign in D&D 5th Edition [now adapted to 5.5e]. This Domain is suffocated by unnatural mists that imprison all who enter, sealing both its inhabitants and player characters within a land that does not forgive. The tone draws deeply from gothic horror, steeped in dread and psychological torment rather than heroic fantasy. In Barovia, hope is not a promise—it is a fragile illusion, easily broken. Your past, your fears, and your desires will be twisted and woven into the fabric of the land itself. Barovia itself is a living nightmare. Its isolated villages rot from within, its forests whisper with unseen horrors, and its crumbling ruins loom like tombs over a dying world. The people are not merely desperate—they are hollowed, resigned, and quietly waiting for the end. Your character will be drawn into this cursed realm from the Sword Coast in the Forgotten Realms, but Barovia does not simply trap bodies—it entangles souls. The deeper you search for a way out, the more the Mists will close in, reshaping your purpose into something darker... As you struggle to find answers, your group will wander a sandbox of decay and terror. Along the way, you will encounter broken villagers, deceptive allies with hidden motives, and monstrous entities that are not always what they seem. Trust is a rare and dangerous currency in Barovia. Ultimately, Curse of Strahd is a story of endurance against a world designed to erode the soul. Whether you attempt to destroy Strahd von Zarovich or simply claw your way out of Barovia, the journey will demand sacrifice and force impossible choices. This campaign rewards deep roleplay, tension, and consequence, offering an oppressive and unforgettable experience that lingers long after the final session. [***No matter if you are a First-timer or if you have already played CoS, you are welcome to join—and witness a challenging dive into darkness. The path may be familiar, but the fate that awaits you will not be***]
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Tactical / Crunchy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(17)
4 years on StartPlaying
61 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, Teacher
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
If I were a Character, I'd say.... Race: Human, Latin American (but I'd rather be an Elf). Background: University professor. Class: Game Master. Sub-class: Dungeon Master (D&D since 1st ed... Currently 5e). I like to DM as much I like to play. And I like creating homebrew rules and worlds as much as I like knowing Rules-as-written (RAW) and official adventures. So I'd say I'm Lawful Good. I go by the rules, but my Good alignment urges me to use Rule-of-Cool if that improves gameplay and player engagement. As a DM, I will work to embed players in the storyline, weaving their backgrounds into the main campaign even in official adventures (after all, they all need adjustments anyway). I'm looking to collectively build amazing stories and experiences while rolling dice. We must remember that dice bring the unexpected into our game and help creating unforgettable moments! Let's roll some dice!
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Creating your character
🎲 Characters start at Level 3, roll stats (on Discord) or take point buy if you dislike the rolls. Initial Equipment includes Starting (Background + Class) + 1 personal special item which will grow in power as the Character progresses. 📜 Character creation is on DNDBeyond where you have permanent free access to all approved content. [If you have never used this platform, we will create the character together in Session Zero] ⭐ The Campaign will span from Level 1 to 11, based on a revamped, revised, and improved version of the Curse of Strahd Campaign. 💡 You can bring any character concept you want, and I will help you tie them to the storyline.... but consider crafting a character that is tied to thw Sword Coast in Forgotten Realms but prepared to face the challenge of being trapped in a strange realm surrounded by mists... the Mists of Barovia...
What to expect
Preparing for the session
🥚 Beginners are welcome in the Campaign! I will make sure you have all the support needed to enjoy the sessions! 💡 You will need a mic and accounts created on Discord and DNDBeyond (both free!). Links will be provided once you register. Foundry is accessed via my website, so no account needed. 🎲 Characters can be created in DNDBeyond as soon as you get the link, but we will jointly finalized it during Session Zero.
What Dagema | Leo brings to the table
What my players say: _"As someone who has played at a lot of tables, I truly can't praise Leo enough. He was very open to ideas for character creation and helped bring my vision to life. When it comes to combat, he has the perfect balance of being generous but not pulling any punches that hits the sweet spot of difficulty. Leo's experience means that combat flows smoothly, and his virtual tabletop setup is the coolest I've ever seen. I can also tell he is just as invested in our characters and story as we are, and his love of d&d is so infectious that I always look forward to my next game. Top tier DM."_ ⚔️ This Campaign is a dark-themed horror and survival campaign... Be ready to face challenges beyond your capacity, puzzles, problem solving and time-pressure to push players to consider tactics before making their choices! And character choices do matter and influence the course of action! 📖 The Campaign revamps and improves the Curse of Strahd Campaign exploring top quality reviews and art by James' RPG, Morvold Press, and others high-ranked third-party material. 📜 Benefit from a Discord channel that allows downtime activities, a DNDBeyond library with WotC content, and a Foundry platform customized for our Campaign - All these are free of charge for Players. 🏰 Immerse yourself in a game with a rich blend of storytelling, ambiance music, and rich art and maps! 🧙 Experience your character become a core element of the story. We will weave the main plot with each character background and motivations! 🔮 Enjoy the combination of top quality where we take the best of which one DNDBeyond + Discord + FoundrVTT! [The killer combo at the moment!]
Homebrew rules
💡 A Player Character can stack up to 3 Inspiration Points [granted by the DM and the other Players every session] 🔥 Deadly critical: base dice is maximized, and extra dice rolled. ⚔️ Flanking provides a -2 to AC, and Surrounding (4 Enemies) grants advantage to all attack rolls against the Surrounded creature. ☠︎ Dropping to zero HP grants 1 level of exhaustion. 🎲 Tactical Bonus Action: Characters can use their Bonus action to make a mental skill check at disadvantage (Perception, Investigation, Insight, etc)
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Dagema | Leo creates a safe table
This Campaign includes a free individual Session Zero (1h) where we will go through safety tools, game style, rules, lines and veils, and character creation.
Content warnings
Safety tools used