Curse of Strahd 🩸 Barovian Nightmares
Brought to Barovia by the mists, is there any escape from this nightmarish place?
$20.00
/ Session
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3 players following this game
Weekly / Saturday - 12:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
Campaign Length / 40–60 Sessions
1 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Strahd is awake and is determined to bring back his beloved Tatyana at any cost. Tatyana's soul has returned to Barovia but fractured into pieces which reside scattered throughout that dark domain. Her soul, along with several powerful items, are the key to either freeing Strahd or destroying him. In this place no one is entirely innocent, and "heroes" are often deeply flawed. Is a happy ending even possible? Join this campaign if... 🩸you love to roleplay 🩸you want to face and overcome your characters fears and flaws 🩸you desire to take part in an epic tale of Gothic Horror mixed with Noir influences, Body Horror, Folk Horror, and Ghost Stories 🩸you enjoy interacting with classic monsters like Vampires, Ghosts, Hags, Golems, and Werewolves Curse of Strahd - Barovian Nightmares is a homebrewed modification of the original campaign adding more depth and options for players to choose from. The players will work with forces both good and evil to survive. Elements from MandiMod and DragnaCarta, as well as a ton of personal homebrew modifications bring the Curse of Strahd like you've never experienced it before. Will you join The Keepers of the Feather and their allies to bring back the light? Will you be tempted to the forces of darkness and join with the Cult of Osybus or The Barovian Witches to free Strahd of his curse? Or will you bargain with the Dark Powers to achieve your own goals? The choices are yours, but choose carefully, there are many fates worse than death in this land. Features: 🩸 Scenes by James RPGArt and Animated HD Maps by Beneos Battlemaps with Dynamic Lighting and Animated Effects added by Sunset Hollow Gaming for Roll20. 🩸 Dedicated private Discord Channel for game announcements, roleplaying, and player discussions. 🩸 A campaign where your character's story and their development is just as important as the overall plot.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
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4 years on StartPlaying
594 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
Average response time: 15 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Greetings Adventurer! I'm RC and being a professional game master is my dream job! If pay didn't matter and I could only have one job, I would choose this one. Nothing brings more joy to my life then helping others experience and enjoy this incredible hobby. That's why I started Sunset Hollow Gaming, to bring you the best table top RPG gaming experience possible. I have been a Dungeon Master of Dungeons & Dragons for over 20 years and professionally since 2022. I provide a safe and inclusive table and readily adjust to the needs and desires of my players. My campaigns are narrative focused and character driven with an emphasis on roleplay and having fun around the table. I write custom character story arcs for every player, giving your character the spotlight. We use tactical combat with forgiving house rules that are sure to bring epic battles where your character can be a true hero. Ride the dragon, jump from that second story naked to attack your foe, and have epic kills. I bring my best character voices and NPCs that have deep and rich backgrounds to discover as your relationship grows. All published modules I run get fleshed out, re-worked, and adjusted to provide a unique take on the module to delight new and veteran players alike. All my games use HD/Animated Maps, Custom Character Tokens, Atmospheric Music, and Useful APIs for the best dynamic VTT experience on Roll20 possible. Sunset Hollow Gaming has its own Community Discord for Voice/Video and a full library on D&D Beyond for characters. Visit our website at: SunsetHollowGaming.com to learn more and the latest menu of games we offer. Join us today and roleplay with abandon! Campaign Perks! • Personalized adventure arcs based off your PC's backstory during the campaign! • A Hero Forge figure and tokens of your character designed by RC!
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Creating your character
D&D Beyond Campaign link will be provided upon acceptance for character creation. Sources: 5.5e core/expanded, Crooked Moon, Grim Hollow, Ebon Tides. Advancement Type: Milestone Use Prerequisites: Feats, Multi-class Requirements Encumbrance Type: Use Encumbrance / Ignore Coin Weight Ability Scores: Roll 1 Set, if bad rolls take Standard Array
Level 4; Paladin, Gunslinger, Monk
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Required: • Free account on Roll20 • Free account on D&D Beyond • Free Discord account • Join the free Sunset Hollow Gaming Discord Community • A good microphone/headset for voice chat Recommended: Chrome or Firefox w/ the Beyond20 Browser Extension/Add-On
What RC - Sunset Hollow brings to the table
* Curse of Strahd HD Maps by Beneos Battlemaps with Dynamic Lighting added by Sunset Hollow Gaming for Roll20. * Sceneries by James RPGart * APIs that let you move your token freely between floors/maps, open/close doors, and reveal clues. * Dedicated private Discord Channel for game announcements, roleplaying, and player discussions. * A campaign where your character's story and their development is just as important as the overall plot. * D&D Beyond with all the latest options for character creation and Avrae Discord Bot integration.
Homebrew rules
*Casting Multiple Spells in a Turn is allowed *Heroic Inspiration used like Legendary Saves *Flanking gives +2 bonus to attack rolls
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How RC - Sunset Hollow creates a safe table
Barovian Nightmares uses multiple genres of horror from Gothic to Body to Psychological horror. Characters may experience vivid nightmares, mental breakdowns, and encounter xenophobic and biased people, cultures, and religions. This is a LGBTQ+ safe space.
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Safety tools used