Curse of Strahd: The Lost Caravan Free Session 0
A caravan vanished in the mist—you were sent to find it. Now the road is gone… and something is watching.
$20.00
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Weekly / Sunday - 12:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 1–4 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
A routine rescue mission becomes something far more dangerous. A caravan has gone missing along a known route—no survivors, no trace. You are part of the team sent to investigate. But as you follow their trail, the mist begins to close in. The road disappears. Your caravan scatters. And something in the darkness takes notice. This campaign uses Curse of Strahd with a custom caravan-based opening designed to pull you directly into the horror from the very first session. Expect a mix of tension, mystery, and a world that feels… wrong. You are not just exploring Barovia. You have been brought here.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Realm Building
Sandbox / Open World
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(3)
2 years on StartPlaying
10 games hosted
Highly rated for: Rule of Cool, Creativity, Teacher
Average response time: 10 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
I played DND for a while (since the '90s) and now want to try my hand at the other end of the "table"
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Creating your character
Character creation will be before or during Session 0 (date to be provided after signup of enough to start) Starting Level 1 with roll/manual for stats. Chacter creation happens on the dndBeyond Page. All books in collect will be availible for use.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
https://www.dndbeyond.com/campaigns/join/7684324396862184 https://discord.gg/w6M3yYQ8AE AboveVTT extention
What Ravaged-Dragon brings to the table
I run immersive, player-driven games where your choices matter and the world responds. 🌙 Atmosphere & Story Expect a strong focus on tone, tension, and immersion. I use music (when possible), descriptive scenes, and character moments to bring the world to life. ⚔️ Meaningful Combat Combat is impactful and dangerous—victory is earned, and poor decisions can have real consequences. I focus on quality over quantity, with encounters that matter to the story. 🧭 Player Agency You are not on rails. Your decisions shape the direction of the campaign, and I adapt to the party’s choices. 📚 Support for All Players New players are welcome! I’m happy to help with character creation, rules, and getting comfortable at the table. ⚖️ Fair & Consistent Rulings I aim for clear, consistent rulings so players know what to expect. The game is challenging, but always fair. 🎭 Roleplay & Exploration Whether you enjoy deep roleplay, investigation, or just interacting with the world, there’s space for it here. 💬 Table Environment Respectful, inclusive, and focused on having a good time together. Voice play is required; camera is optional. Use of Rule of Cool. 🔥 Bonus Recurring NPCs, evolving storylines, and a world that remembers what you do.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How Ravaged-Dragon creates a safe table
**Safety & Comfort** This game includes horror themes and tense moments. Your comfort matters. If anything feels uncomfortable at any time, you can: * Say “pause” in voice or chat * DM me privately * Or just step away—no explanation needed We’ll adjust the scene immediately. **Lines & Veils (Quick Version):** * No sexual violence * Harm to children will not be described in detail (fade to black) If you have any additional limits, feel free to message me privately. This is a collaborative game—we’re here to have fun together.
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