Arthur's Cosmere - Curse of Strahd
Under raging storm clouds, a figure stands silhouetted against the wall of Castle Ravenloft. The figure is a conqueror and he has set his eyes on you.
$5.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Thursday - 5:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
Campaign Length / 50–100 Sessions
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About the adventure
"I have treaded paths lit by moonlight that common folk now use as tales to scare their children. I went to the battlefield as a commander at a younger age than others are enlisted. I have loved a woman who, with their beauty can, and have brought about the fall of a nation. I won a mental contest against a legendary mage and walked away with both my sanity and my life. I have slain dragons. Razed towns to the ground. And conquered enough land to become a king. My name is Strahd von Zarovich and I have set my sights upon you this day." I am looking for people who enjoy roleplay and who like making unconventional choices with their characters like wanting to bring about the fall of an organisation or usurping gods. I’m looking for players who also are comfortable with items that bend traditional power scaling, such as introducing mechanics that transform you into a multi-phase Souls-like boss fight. I enjoy running games that diverge significantly from the source material, using it as inspiration rather than a strict framework. All lore changes are clearly defined and documented in a place accessible to the players. I’m passionate about roleplay-heavy games where each player can choose their own path, whether that is to stand against the main villain or to be tempted to join them by the promise of greater rewards.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
1 year on StartPlaying
Average response time: 10 hours
Response rate: 67%
About me
Hi, I'm Dreyer, a passionate GM with a love for dark, immersive storytelling and gritty, player-driven worlds. My campaigns focus on narrative depth, character arcs, and tough moral choices that matter. I enjoy blending tactical combat with heavy roleplay, mystery, and a touch of horror—where every decision shapes the world around you. My style balances rules structure with flexibility; I honor the spirit of the game while allowing space for cinematic moments and bold creativity. I use character voices, ambient music, and a highly detailed setting to bring the world to life, and I work closely with players to weave their backstories into the heart of the plot. Whether you're a veteran looking for rich narrative immersion or a newer player eager to explore a unique setting, you're welcome at my table. Let’s tell unforgettable stories together.
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Creating your character
There will be a session 0 where all character guidelines will be presented. In general all content is available if it was made for the 2014 dungeons and dragons 5th edition.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You should have discord available for use for the session 0 and be able to access roll20 or foundry for the session.
What Arthur brings to the table
I do immersive voices. I use music and sound effects. I use the rule of cool a lot. I give players the freedom to decide their own character's fate, whether that is to join the main villain or to combat him.
Homebrew rules
All homebrew rulings will be discussed in the session 0.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Arthur creates a safe table
I have a session 0 where I go over most of this information. In session 0 all player safety tools and expectations will be discussed as well as general information in regards to the game.
Content warnings
Safety tools used