🦇| 🖤Curse of Strahd 🖤| Level 3 - 17 | 2024/14 |🦇
Whispers spread across taverns and lonely crossroads of a valley hidden beyond the mists, a place where monsters howl beneath a blood-red moon...
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3 players following this game
Weekly / Wednesday - 10:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
Campaign Length / 25+ Sessions
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About the adventure
The road to Barovia is one that few remember taking and fewer still escape. Beyond the veil of unnatural mists lies a forgotten valley where ancient forests swallow the light, candlelit villages hide behind barred doors, and ancient wounds refuse to heal. Beneath the ever-watchful shadow of Castle Ravenloft, the people of Barovia cling to fading hopes, old superstitions, and memories of lives that once held joy. Barovia has but one ruler. Count Strahd von Zarovich is ancient, patient, and utterly alone. For centuries, he has pursued a love forever beyond his reach. Entire generations have lived and died beneath the weight of his longing. The land itself has become a reflection of his grief: beautiful, haunting, and trapped within an endless cycle of desire and loss. Drawn into this cursed realm by fate, desperation, or simple misfortune, your characters will find themselves entangled in a story where love can be both salvation and ruin. You will encounter doomed romances, fractured families, broken promises, and souls willing to sacrifice everything for a chance to reclaim what they have lost. This campaign embraces the themes of gothic horror, dark romance, temptation, obsession, and the fragile hope that endures even in the face of despair. The greatest dangers are not always the monsters lurking beyond the firelight, but the bonds we forge, the promises we make, and the parts of ourselves we surrender in pursuit of connection. Expect a character-driven experience where your backstory, desires, and flaws become central to the narrative. The world responds to your choices, remembers your actions, and reflects the relationships you build. Exploration, investigation, social encounters, and emotional storytelling are given as much importance as combat. Every ally earned, every heart broken, and every secret uncovered can shape the fate of Barovia. My style as a Dungeon Master focuses on immersion, atmosphere, and meaningful consequences. I favour rich descriptions, slow-burning tension, and roleplay that allows characters and relationships to evolve naturally over time. Combat is challenging and purposeful rather than constant, with encounters designed to reinforce the tragedy, beauty, and danger of the setting. This game is ideal for players who enjoy collaborative storytelling, complex characters, emotional roleplay, and narratives where love and horror exist side by side. New and experienced players alike are welcome, provided they are excited to engage with the themes of the campaign and contribute to a story shaped as much by emotion as by adventure. Curse of Strahd is a tale of candlelight reflected in shattered mirrors, of roses blooming amongst gravestones, and of hope refusing to die in a land that has forgotten how to dream of anything but obsession.
Game style
Combat Lite
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(37)
3 years on StartPlaying
249 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Storytelling, World Builder
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi, I'm Kan, and I've always loved stories in all their forms. Whether it's through novels, poetry, video games, or tabletop adventures, I'm passionate about creating worlds that people can lose themselves in and enjoy together. I've been playing roleplaying games for over ten years and have spent the last five years actively involved in the D&D community. I currently study Creative Writing and English Literature at the University of Leeds, where I also serve as President of DiceSoc, our tabletop roleplaying society. Through running weekly games for players of all experience levels, I've had the pleasure of introducing many people to D&D for the very first time. As a Dungeon Master, I aim to create a welcoming, collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable at the table. Whether you're a veteran adventurer or rolling your first set of dice, I'm always happy to help, answer questions, and adapt the game to suit the group. Patience, flexibility, and player enjoyment are at the heart of how I run my games. Outside of DMing, I have a particular love for writing and poetry, which often find their way into my campaigns through riddles, lore, ancient texts, and worldbuilding. I enjoy creating adventures that balance memorable characters, meaningful choices, and a sense of discovery, giving players stories they'll be talking about long after the session ends.
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Creating your character
Character creation will be done before and during session 0. Specifics of character creation are listed in the discord.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
💻Tech Stuff💻 — A working microphone🎤 — Stable internet📶 — Quiet play area🎧 📳Services and Accounts📳 — Roll20, DnD Beyond and Discord are required, though you do not need premium accounts. Discord server is free to join: https://discord.gg/kanscorner 📜Etiquette📜 — Don't be an ass — Collaborate with your fellow players and discuss your wishes to the DM — Communicate properly, especially for no-shows or emergencies!
What Kan brings to the table
📚 Official D&D content for character creation ✨ Immersion: A whopping 60GB library of music, beautiful HD maps and map variations, effective dynamic lighting in Roll20, visual references, and evocative descriptions for scenes developed from ten years worth of experience. 🌟 Focus on your character's story, weaving it seamlessly into the world ⚗️ Homebrew races, classes, subclasses, magic items, spells and feats that complement your power fantasy 🔮 An ability to craft designer plots for you and your playstyles ⚖️ A world built to test your limits and enhance your strengths 🤔 Full control of narrative momentum; how do you want to do this? 📌A discord server containing all the other players who have joined me along the way, ready to help you get stuck into your new games! 📣 A DM with experience and the stories to back it up
Homebrew rules
A crucial homebrew rule I include in my games are modifications to the magic item attunement mechanic. Join the discord to find out more!
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Kan creates a safe table
🤗 Welcome New Players!🤗 🌟 Safety Measures — We'll start with the RPG Consent List form & a free Session 0 to set Lines and Veils. — X, N, and O Cards will be used digitally via Roll20. — Stars and Wishes & Aftercare to give constructive feedback for me and fellow players. — Breaks midway through the game to refresh and relax — Debriefing and Aftercare after each session to keep a track of vibe and group health. — No tolerance for hate speech, bigotry, harassment, or discrimination of any kind. ⚔️ Combat — Expect challenging and varied fights with engaging systems to keep you on your toes. — Enjoy hundreds of homebrew and third-party statblocks and for epic battles. 🏜️ Exploration — Explore massive, detailed cities surrounding landscapes filled with mysteries, stories, and loot for the brave! — Hexcrawl exploration and my travelling homebrew system make every decision matter. 🎠Roleplay — Engage with varied NPCs, silly voices, and evocative descriptions for an immersive experience. — We’ll weave your character's story into the world, making you feel like a true part of it. 📖Lore — Dive into eight years of prepared and fleshed-out lore with compelling mysteries. — Uncovering new mysteries and participate in the writing of new ones. — Experience a living, breathing world with a world built for your exploration. 💖 Feelings — Feel a range of emotions together, from clutch victories to crushing defeats, from laughter to tears. — Explore your character in a safe, prejudice-free space, discovering who they are through triumphs and challenges. 📜 Rules — Enjoy a beneficial house rules and optional homebrew systems for maximum enjoyment — A crafting system that makes magic items, potions and poisons far more viable career paths. — Experience the freedom the Rule of Cool provides when needing to battle against RAW.
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