Curse of Strahd: A Night at Death House

Creating your character

Characters will be created before the session, but I am happy to help new players through the process. Please make a Level 1 character using official D&D 5e character options. Stats can be decided using Standard Array or Point Buy. Characters can be created on D&D Beyond, a fillable character sheet, or another character builder you are comfortable with. If you are new, I can provide simple guidance or a pre-generated character so you can jump into the game more easily. Allowed sources: official D&D 5e player options such as the Player’s Handbook, Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, and Xanathar’s Guide to Everything. Homebrew or third-party content should be discussed with me first. Since this is a gothic horror adventure, I recommend creating a character who is willing to explore danger, cooperate with the party, and take the story seriously.

Preparing for the session

Before the game, please prepare the following: 1. Join the Discord server/link provided after booking. We will use Discord for voice chat. 2. Create a free **Roll20 account** before the session. We will use Roll20 for the virtual tabletop. 3. Make sure your microphone works clearly before the session. 4. Create a Level 1 D&D 5e character before the game, or message me if you need help or want a pre-generated character. 5. Have your character sheet ready on D&D Beyond, PDF, Roll20, or another character sheet format. 6. Bring a cooperative attitude and be ready for gothic horror, mystery, roleplay, and dangerous choices. New players are welcome. If this is your first time playing D&D, I will help you understand the rules during the game.

What Pierre Katuhe brings to the table

I will provide a prepared Roll20 game with maps, tokens, handouts, and visual aids to help bring Barovia and Death House to life. I will also provide Discord voice chat, guidance for new players, and optional pre-generated characters if you need help getting started. My GM style is cinematic, atmospheric, and story-driven. I use ambient music, descriptive narration, character voices when appropriate, and slow-building tension to create a gothic horror feeling. I want the game to feel dangerous and mysterious, but still fun and welcoming for everyone at the table. Rules-wise, I aim for a fair balance between Rules as Written and the Rule of Cool. I respect the rules, but I also want creative player ideas to matter. Expect roleplay, exploration, mystery, meaningful choices, and combat that feels tense rather than random.

How Pierre Katuhe creates a safe table

Because this is a gothic horror game, player comfort and safety are important. Before the game begins, I will ask players to share any Lines and Veils privately if there are topics they want completely avoided or kept off-screen. Players can message me before the session or during a break if something feels uncomfortable. At the start of the session, I will quickly explain the tone of the adventure and remind everyone that the table should stay respectful and cooperative. We will use simple safety tools: players can say “pause,” message me privately, or ask to fade to black if a scene becomes too much. No one has to explain personal reasons. This game may include horror, haunted houses, death, danger, disturbing family history, and supernatural themes, but I will avoid graphic descriptions of extreme violence or anything players have marked as off-limits. My goal is to create tension and fear in a fun, safe way—not to make players genuinely uncomfortable. After intense scenes, I check in with the group, give space for a quick break if needed, and make sure everyone is okay before moving forward. Players are always welcome to talk to me after the game if they have feedback or concerns.