Fate Fangs & Fire - Beginner Friendly Curse of Strahd (D&D 2024)
Enter Barovia, a land of fog, fear, and undead. In Curse of Strahd, every choice is perilous and the vampire lord watches your every move!
$25.00
/ Session
Details
2 players following this game
Weekly / Saturday - 6:00 PM UTC
Aug 22 / Session 5
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
Campaign Length / 2–5 Sessions
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
Experience the Ultimate Horror-Themed D&D Campaign with Curse of Strahd! This campaign is for players that want the gritty realism of a fully immersive horror-themed campaign. Death awaits around every corner and trustworthy people are few and far between. Enter the dark and fog-filled world of Barovia, where ancient forests and rolling fog set the stage for a thrilling, immersive horror-themed D&D experience. Face off against vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich and his minions as you journey through this sandbox-style campaign, where every decision carries the weight of life or death. Encounter werewolves, witches, and a host of other undead creatures as you navigate this treacherous landscape. 🩸 Runs from level 3 all the way to level 16, allowing you to experience high-level play in the world of Barovia! 🩸 Homebrew additions to the campaign bring new elements of mystery and excitement to the classic Curse of Strahd storyline. 🩸 Epic narration that will transport you into the world of Barovia, adding depth and drama to every encounter. 🩸 Unique characters to interact with, adding even more authenticity and immersion to the gameplay experience. Don't miss out on this epic D&D experience - sign up now! Hurry, spots are filling up fast! Reserve your spot in Curse of Strahd!
Game style
Rules as Written (RaW)
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(36)
3 years on StartPlaying
190 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Beginner Friendly
Average response time: 14 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Greetings, fellow travelers, my name is Leland and I am a Storyteller and Game Master with experience in TTRPG's, Live Action Role Play and writing. Thanks so much for checking out my profile and considering me to be your GM: whether you are a beginner at sitting down at a TTRPG table, or the most grizzled of veterans pulled in for one more "last job" I look forward to making a memorable experience with you! For me the passion for gaming started back in jr. high, over twenty years ago. I loved how much more immersed and interactive a roleplaying game was compared to the board games and video games I grew up playing. The love for the hobby followed me into university where I created a school sponsored organization celebrating all types of gaming and dedicated to bringing together a community of folks passionate to engage! Since then, I've helped tables as a GM to develop that same community aspect. A place where you don't just show up and leave on time like some 9-5 job, you're here to make memories with some awesome players who love the game as much as you. No matter who you are or what you believe, let's have fun together and see our heroes in exciting action against mighty foes! Can't wait to see you at the table!
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Creating your character
We will create our characters during out first session, in which we will also meet one another, go over everyone's respective experience with D&D and set expectations for the table. For those who would like to get into the action more quickly, I will have pre generated characters ready on request For those with some experience in Dungeons & Dragons: -We are using the 2024 ruleset, with backwards compatibility for expanded rules content. All WOTC content is allowed. No Third Party Content or Homebrew. -Abilities set using Point Buy, HP set to Fixed, Leveling set to Milestone. Starting Equipment or average gold buy for gear -Characters will begin at Level 3 and end at level 16
The party has found themselves in the mysterious Land of Barovia, whisked away by some unknown dark power. In an effort to make alliances here who might help them get home they have offered to help Irina, daughter of the local mayor to the town of Vallaki in an effort to keep her from the evil obsession of the evil Strahd Von Zarovich. current party (level 4) Margot halfling Life Cleric Vain Tieflling Draconic Sorceror Victor Dhampir Monster Hunter Ranger Byssia Drow Elf Bladesinger Wizard Jaka Tiefling Devotion Paladin
What to expect
Preparing for the session
🟩This is a weekly game - 24hr notice cancellations in place. 🟩Computer or laptop that can run Chrome or similar browser 🟩Stable internet 🟩Discord account (free) 🟩ForgeVTT account (free) to access Foundry: https://forge-vtt.com/ 🟩Microphone/headset/headphones for audio (please no feedback from speakers or background noise) 🟩D&D Beyond account (free) 🟩We will go over how to use Foundry VTT ahead of game and you can check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja88yRVQmck
What Leland Palmer brings to the table
✦ Personal guidance/support in creating your character ✦ A safe and positive group for all players ✦ A private Discord area to connect with your fellow adventurers ✦ Between sessions RP subchannel for character interactions ✦ Unlimited access to all D&D Beyond digital resources ✦ Polished, Virtual Tabletop space, set reliable sessions ✦ Personalized Storytelling to develop your character's tale
Homebrew rules
As a learn-to-play we will mostly be running the Rules as Written hoewever during Session 0 we will discuss any specific rules interactions or concerns you might have.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Leland Palmer creates a safe table
Prior to session 0 I will forward an RPG consent checklist, which will allow me to curate your experience and avoid sensitive topics. During that session we can discuss specifics further and help to facilitate everyone's enjoyment. The most important tool for safety is communication and I am open before, after and between sessions to address any concerns or opportunities.
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