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The Last Road to Barovia | Gothic Horror D&D One-Shot
Resting at the Emerald Loop Caravan seems harmless, until a child’s dreams lead you toward a horror even you could've not foreseen.
$15.00
/ Session
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1 player following this game
Once / Thursday - 11:30 PM UTC
Jun 4
Session Duration / 2.5–3.5 hours
5 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
5/5
About the adventure
🌙 You’re travelers making your way across Xhorhas when the road finally brings you to the Emerald Loop Caravan Stop. It’s warm, crowded, and safe enough for one night. At least, that’s what everyone tells themselves. Then a little girl starts talking about the frog she sees in her dreams. By morning, something has gone very wrong. What’s waiting beyond the caravan lights isn’t another relic of the Calamity or some old horror crawling out of Bazzoxan. It’s quieter than that. Hungrier. And it already knows who it wants. This is a dark, cinematic one-shot with roleplay, investigation, exploration, and combat. New players are welcome. Just don’t follow the voice into the woods.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(11)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
37 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Beginner Friendly, Visual Aid
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi folks! I’m Bauric, and Dungeons & Dragons has become one of the great joys of my life. Maybe you feel the same way. Maybe you’ve been playing for years, collecting dice you absolutely do not need, and building characters you may or may not ever get to use. Or maybe you’re brand new, a little curious, and wondering if this whole “roll dice and pretend to fight goblins” thing is actually for you. Either way, I think we’ll get along just fine. At my Table, I try to run games that feel welcoming, cinematic, and full of memorable moments. I love a good creepy mystery, a dramatic villain speech, a desperate last stand, and the kind of ridiculous table joke that somehow becomes permanent campaign lore. As a Dungeon Master, I care most about making sure everyone feels comfortable, involved, and excited to come back. New players are always welcome at my table, and experienced players will still find plenty of room for big choices, dangerous fights, strange discoveries, and character moments that actually matter. I mostly run D&D 5.5 / 2024 rules, with 5e compatibility where it makes sense. The rules matter, but the story and the people at the table matter more. Think I might be your kind of DM? Come join a game, send me a message, and let’s roll some dice.
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Creating your character
🎲 Start at Level 4 📊 Use Point Buy 📘 2024 rules as the foundation 🔄 2014 options when there is no 2024 version 🛠️ Homebrew and Unearthed Arcana require approval 🚫 No Grim Hollow or Crooked Moon 🤝 Connect your character to the party 🎉 Bring a reason to be traveling through Xhorhas 🧙 Pre-made characters available as well Adventurers, scholars, performers, rivals, pilgrims, and curious heroes all fit naturally.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Things you'll need: 💬 Free Discord account 🐉 Free D&D Beyond account 🎙️ Working microphone 🌐 Stable internet 💻 Computer or laptop 🎧 Headset recommended 🧭 No character prep needed Once you join, you’ll receive the Discord, campaign, and Foundry links. We’ll handle setup together if you need assistance or are new to any of the platforms.
What Bauric brings to the table
😄 A little comedy 🎭 Strong character moments ⚔️ Dangerous, meaningful combat 🗣️ Plenty of room for roleplay 🕵️ Secrets hiding in plain sight 🗝️ Choices that open unexpected doors 🤝 A table where everyone matters My goal is simple: you leave each session included, satisfied, and ready to tell someone what just happened.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Bauric creates a safe table
🛡️ Tone, boundaries, and expectations covered before session start 🛑 X, N, and O tools available during play 💬 Safety tools can be used in chat or by direct message ⏸️ Five-minute break every hour 🚪 Open-door policy 🤝 Quick check-ins during heavier scenes You can pause, step away, or check out briefly without pressure or explanation. The goal is a tense, immersive descent with a respectful and comfortable table behind it.
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