Curse of Strahd (The Horrors Within)(5.5e)(First session FREE)
The Mists bring you to the bleak land of Barovia ruled by a Dark Lord. Can you survive the horrors within and find escape from the Domains of Dread?
$19.00
/ Session
Details
8 players following this game
Weekly / Friday - 1:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
For those who have courage and are not afraid of the dark, step into the mists and find your way to the land of Barovia. Here in this gothic horror setting, you will encounter terrifying creatures of the night, the stories of the tortured souls that call this place home, and Barovia's menacing and charming ruler, the vampire Strahd Von Zarovich. At higher levels the players discover secrets about the mists that brought them to this land and the other Domains of Dread that lie beyond. Moments of great importance will often be accompanied by a Live Tarokka reading with real cards and randomized outcomes. Will you be the light in this deep darkness, or will your soul corrode by the horrible truths within?
Game style
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(20)
4 years on StartPlaying
101 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Sets the Mood
Average response time: 13 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
I have been a professional Dungeon Master for the last 4 years with experience in Pathfinder and Dungeons & Dragons, currently focusing on 5th edition DnD. I am passionate about building immersive, fun and unpredictable games that allow space to craft unique stories with my players. I have a strong professional acting and stage combat background and over 10 years of improv training, which lends itself well to roleplay and world building in my campaigns. The online TTRPG system I use is DnD Beyond, however I am open to other systems. Fully virtual, hybrid, and in-person games are all my specialty, particularly when integrating maps and character minis. Games with me focus on crafting fun for each particular player, with rules utilized to enhance players' enjoyment, while simultaneously crafting deep and rich worlds in which characters are invited to explore, fight, and live in. I have a flexible schedule - contact me and let's have some fun together!
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Creating your character
Characters typically created through D&D Beyond character creator either before or during session 0. More options for character creation available in source books shared on D&D Beyond, but I am open to options from all other sources.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need a working mic and Discord account. Free account with D&D Beyond website for character creator. For players bring new to TTRPG's or D&D, I would like to have an hour session with them before the game to help explain game rules and table expectations, along with sending links for further materials for learning how to play.
What Kyle (Captain) brings to the table
I like to shape my games as much as possible around the characters that the players bring to the table, so players actions directly shape the plot setting around them. I utilize my acting background to bring the NPC's to life, and make memorable characters for players to interact and make bonds with. I absolutely love to get detailed with descriptions of tactics and attacks during combat, and the music that I play during games always reflect the world around you and the situations at hand.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Kyle (Captain) creates a safe table
I have a strong open door policy in which players can DM me with any and all questions or issues that may come up during play. My campaigns start with a session 0 where players meet each other, create/introduce their characters, and we discuss what kind of game we're playing and the rules we all want to abide by. Players feeling safe and having fun is a priority for me at my table.
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