It's Never Sunny in Barovia - Small table Curse of Strahd

Creating your character

Characters will be created during session zero on DNDBeyond. Before session zero, have an idea of the type of character you want to play. You will be given a character primer with some information and options for you to choose from once you sign up (to tie your character to the story better) We will be using the Core rules and the Ravenloft setting book as well as the Pugulist class from Sterling Entertainment. Due to the spell changes of a domain of dread and the type of creatures you will face in this adventure, many core abilities of the following classes/subclasses will be affected at the start of the campaign. Playing these classes will be similar to hard mode in a videogame (you are welcome to the challenge if you would enjoy it though!). Zealot Barbarian Cleric (all subclasses will be affected at the start, especially Light domain) Circle of Stars Druid Paladin (all subclasses will be affected at the start) Archfey, Celestial, & Undead Warlock Illusionist Wizard Street Saint Pugilist Why are these classes 'hard mode'? Well, as with many domains of dread, there are spell limitations. There may be ways to overcome these limitations later on in the campaign, but at the start there will not be. What spells are affected? Well, if you were an all powerful vampire lord, which kind of magic would you stop from working in your world? Available Species: Aasimar, Dragonborn*, Dwarf, Elf, Gnome, Goliath*, Halfling, Human, Orc*, Tiefling* *These species are considered strange by the local population and they will react to that fact. Tieflings and Dragonborn will have an especially hard time gaining trust. If this would be annoying for you to deal with in every new settlement, I suggest choosing another species. (Becoming a Lupin, Dhampir, or Reborn are possible later in the campaign) The following feats will be allowed beyond the core rule book: Origin feats - Sharp eye, Survivor General feats - Cold Caster, Genie Magic, Street Justice

Preparing for the session

You will need accounts for Discord, Roll20, and Dndbeyond. The free accounts are fine. You'll need a microphone as well. Webcam is not needed but is a plus, I play with mine on as long as other players do as well. Plus it's more fun to reactions during dramatic moments.

What Belle brings to the table

Creepy music, brutal descriptions, and terrible voices to set the tone. Intricate maps for combat/dungeon exploration, theater of the mind splash pages for role play & travel sections.

Homebrew rules

*Action to drink a potion is full healing, bonus action is a roll. *Death saves are NOT public to keep up the tension *Spell scrolls - Can be used by anyone as a one time use spell. Takes an arcana check of 10+ spell level unless you know the spell. *Almost dying is a doozie - Dropping into death saves takes a toll on your mind and body. Your Death saves will reset after a short rest. *Desperate Measures - These may only be used once you are bloodied (½ health). You can pre-fail death saves in exchange for bolstered abilities. These death saves will also not reset until after a short rest. In exchange for 1 pre-failed save you may: Immediately take dash and disengage as a free action Add +5 to a d20 roll you just failed Reroll a failed attack roll For 2 pre-failed death saves you may: Turn an attack roll that just hit into maximum damage For 3 (meaning if you hit zero it results in instant death) you may: Immediately take another attack action or magic action Immediately regain 1 expended spell slot of level 1-5.

How Belle creates a safe table

Lines and veils MUST be completed before session zero. Stars and Wishes document available after each session (it will be pinned in the discord)