No Dawn for the Damned: Curse of Strahd Reloaded
The mists of Barovia have pulled you to a land where the sun never shines and the dead refuse to rest. Dark powers infest the domain of a tyrants rule
$5.00
/ Session
Details
Play by Post (Asynchronous)
Billed Weekly / Monday - 7:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
0 / 7 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Welcome to Barovia, a land cloaked in perpetual twilight and choked by a suffocating fog. You play as outsiders dragged from your homes by a mysterious, sentient mist, trapped in a valley where the sun never fully shines and the dead refuse to rest. At the heart of this tragedy is Count Strahd von Zarovich, a brilliant tyrant, a tragic monster, and a cruel predator who already knows your names. To survive, you must navigate a dark web of ancient secrets, political intrigue, and supernatural horrors, all while realizing that in this land, your greatest enemy might just be your own despair. This campaign uses the highly acclaimed Curse of Strahd: Reloaded expansion, which means you can expect a deeply cinematic, character-driven narrative. We will dive far deeper into the lore, flesh out the factions of the valley, and tie your character's personal backstories directly into the dark history of Ravenloft. This isn't just a dungeon crawl; it’s a gothic horror epic where your choices carry devastating weight, alliances matter, and the environment itself is actively trying to break your spirit. Who is this for? This game is tailor-made for collaborative writers who love rich roleplay, deep character development, and atmospheric storytelling. If you enjoy uncovering dark secrets, engaging in tactical but narrative-heavy combat, and playing flawed heroes fighting against overwhelming odds, you will find a home here. Because we are playing in a Play-by-Post (PbP) format, we will be moving at a steady, asynchronous pace. This is perfect for busy players who want to craft beautiful, descriptive posts and explore their characters' internal lives in a way that live sessions rarely allow. Campaign Warnings & Tone The Vibe: Gothic horror, high stakes, dark fantasy, and emotional drama. Safety & Comfort: While this is a horror game dealing with dark themes (isolation, manipulation, and terror), player comfort is a priority. We will establish safety tools (Lines & Veils) before we begin. Expectations: A commitment to posting at least once a day, a desire to interact with your fellow party members, and a love for the written word!
Game style
Play By Post
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
1 year on StartPlaying
1 game hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Teacher, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I am in my mid-thirties, father of four, and enjoy both outdoor adventuring and for last four years have thoroughly enjoyed being a DM/GM for in person and live sessions and in last 6 months online. I really only have experience in 5e. so this would be the system I will be using. I enjoy prepping for sessions and doing my best to integrate backstory arcs and other side notes. Running Pbp for those with busy schedules who cannot commit to dedicated blocked hours.
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Creating your character
Rolling will be done in discord, using Avrae, roll for stats 4d6- lowest. Open to character builds. I have purchased many options but, if something isn't available in shared content. I will rectify for you. No evil characters to upset party dynamic. Character set up leads us into session 0 rules, expectations and outlining adventure before we dive in on session 0 to the adventure. Play at your own pace, but try to post regularly :).
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will require a free account on Dndbeyond for character building and management. Free account on discord to join the text server.
What Crowley brings to the table
As your committed Dm, I will help your characters navigate the world and describe in great detail, keeping it a enriching D&D experience, I will post regularly, this is designed to give everyone a little D&D everyday at your own pace, in between our busy lives. Try to post at least once or twice a day, so the whole party can keep moving forwards.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer or Mobile Device
Platforms used
Safety
How Crowley creates a safe table
During our preperation stage, character build, backstory and enrolling in discord, I will outline any potential triggers and warnings in a little more detail if required. Giving a private opportunity to share lines and veils and we can set boundaries if any are required to ensure a safe environment. As well as providing continued support if things need addressing as we go.
Content warnings
Safety tools used