The Devil in the Mists | Curse of Strahd
The mists have swallowed you. Trapped in Barovia, face its horrors, unravel its secrets, and survive the vampire lord who rules it all.
$20.00
/ Session
Details
1 player following this game
Bi-weekly / Sunday - 3:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Barovia is a land of gothic horror, dying hope, ancient secrets, and a vampire lord who has ruled over its people for centuries. You’ll travel through a cursed valley, meet the people who call it home, uncover its mysteries, and decide who is worth trusting when almost everyone has something to hide. This is a roleplay-focused Curse of Strahd campaign where your characters and their stories matter. I love character-driven moments, memorable NPCs, meaningful choices, and giving players the freedom to pursue their own ideas. Combat can be dangerous and challenging, but it serves the story rather than existing just for the sake of fighting. Expect a dark, sometimes brutal adventure balanced with humor and plenty of room for your characters to breathe. Whether you’re a veteran player or new to Curse of Strahd, you’ll have a seat at the table as we create a story together—and hopefully find a way out of Barovia alive.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
2 years on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Beginner Friendly, Inclusive, Storytelling
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello there! My name’s Bryan. I'm a total nerd for storytelling, character creation, and High RP Fantasy settings! For years, I’ve sat on the players’ side of the table, but the moment I performed an Acrobatics check to flip onto the DM’s side… everything changed 🤯
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Creating your character
D&D 5.5e, Starting Level 1, Standard Array or Point Buy, 2024 Rules, One Uncommon Magic Item Open to any Species/Class, but if you'd like to homebrew something, please discuss with me first.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Discord Link | https://discord.gg/SSe5UrPEBc You will be added to a Private Section of the Discord channel, with world building, private call channels, as well as your own 1:1 channel for talking things out with me!
What ThePaintedKnight brings to the table
I am BIG on roleplay. The rule of cool? That’s my middle name! I have a variety of ambient softwares & enjoy a good map! When it comes to combat, depending on the scale of it, I may use theater of the mind or an actual map for ease.
Homebrew rules
If you'd like to use your full action to drink a potion you can gain the maximum amount of hit points available, otherwise potions are a bonus action.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How ThePaintedKnight creates a safe table
Lines & Veils | You will each receive a Lines & Veils Document in your private channel to fill out! We will also go over these in session 0. Discord | My DMs are always open during sessions in case you have a scene change request or any other concerns. Everything can and WILL be adapted to fit everyone’s comfort levels!
Content warnings
Safety tools used