Learn D&D in the Legendary Curse of Strahd
Dark mists whisper your name in Barovia, where a tyrant plays with his prey. Learn D&D 5e in a story-driven, highly cinematic gothic nightmare!
$15.00
/ Session
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1 player following this game
Weekly / Thursday - 10:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 4–5 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Welcome to Barovia: Your Journey Begins Here Step through the misty gates of Barovia, a land shrouded in dark gothic magic en ruled by a shadow who treats mortals like game pieces on a chessboard. Count Strahd von Zarovich is waiting for you. Whether you have spent years dreaming of playing D&D or are rolling a d20 for the absolute first time, this is your invitation to step into one of the most iconic stories ever told. Zero Experience Needed – Learn as You Play Never played D&D 5e before? Don’t worry about memorizing massive rulebooks or knowing every mechanic before you join. We prioritize storytelling, creative freedom, and the Rule of Cool over strict rule-lawyering. You will learn movement, actions, en character abilities step-by-step in a supportive, zero-judgment space. There is no pressure to speak in voices or act out scenes—just bring your imagination, en we will handle the rest. A Fully Immersive, Cinematic Experience This isn't just a basic voice call with static pictures. You will explore Barovia through high-production, fully interactive 3D environments, custom FMV cutscenes, en rich audio landscapes that make the world feel alive. It plays like an interactive visual masterpiece where your choices directly shape the story, the mystery, en the fate of everyone you meet. What You Can Expect at the Table: Beginner Friendly: Clear guidance, patience, en step-by-step mechanics. Gothic Mystery: A dark, atmospheric narrative full of twists, mind games, en suspense. Creative Freedom: If an idea sounds epic en cool, we find a way to let you try it! A Safe, Welcoming Table: Respectful, inclusive, en focused entirely on having fun. The mists are rising, en Strahd is already watching. Grab your dice, pick up your torch, en let’s build an unforgettable campaign together!
Game style
Combat Lite
Roleplay Lite
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Tactical / Crunchy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(6)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
1 game hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Visual Aid
About me
I've been a gamer my whole life. Final Fantasy VII hooked me on RPGs, and playing HeroQuest with my brothers started it all. Revisiting those games recently reignited my passion for D&D. I love games like Baldur's Gate where your choices actually change the world. I stepped up to GM when my brother got too busy to run our group's game, and it was the best choice I ever made. If you want a game where your character truly lives on, your seat is ready.
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Creating your character
Starting Level: Level 1 (if the group opts to run Death House during session zero) or Level 2 to start. Platform & Sources: Characters will be built using D&D Beyond. Please stick to official source books related to Curse of Strahd and Ravenloft-themed materials. Stats: Standard Array or Point Buy to keep everyone on an even playing field for this gritty psychological survival game. Session Zero ($10): We will host a dedicated Session Zero to go over campaign expectations, character connections, and standard safety tools (including lines, veils, and fade-to-blacks). Jumping Into Action: Once expectations are aligned and safety tools are established, if the group is feeling it and ready to roll, we will immediately dive right into Death House to kick off the descent.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
D&D Beyond Integration: Once you sign up for the game, you will receive a campaign link to build and manage your character directly on D&D Beyond. Foundry VTT: All characters and assets will be imported into Foundry. Don't worry if you're new to it—our session zero includes a quick, hands-on walkthrough to make sure everyone is comfortable navigating the platform. Discord Community & Voice: You will be given an invite link to a dedicated Discord server. This serves as our voice channel for sessions and acts as a growing community hub for past and present players to connect, chat, and build together. Session Zero Scheduling: We will coordinate a time that fits the table's schedule best. Session zero will be hosted live on Discord to align on expectations, go over safety tools, and—if the group is ready—jump straight into Death House to begin the descent.
What Cade Ironkettle brings to the table
🎁 What I Provide to Players ⚔️ Unique Magic Items & Custom Loot: Access to hundreds of unique, beautifully designed weapons, armor, and magic items from top creators like Loot Tavern and Boss Loot—far beyond standard 5e SRD gear! Every special item comes with a high-quality visual item card shared live on screen. 🎬 Cinematic Video & Soundscapes: Animated video travel scenes, video environmental effects (like storms and dark forests), and custom monster reveal intros paired with rich ambient audio and music. 🗺️ Foundry VTT & Interactive Maps: Point-and-click room transitions, dynamic lighting, fog of war, automated character sheets, and tokens ready for action. 📚 D&D Beyond Content Sharing: Full access to official D&D 5e sourcebooks to build, customize, and manage your character with ease. 💬 Community Discord: Entry to an active server to coordinate with your party, chat with players from other campaigns, and stay updated out of session. 🛡️ Session Zero & Onboarding: A dedicated setup session to establish safety tools (lines and veils), build the world together, and walk you step-by-step through using Foundry VTT. 🏰 An Immersive Sandbox Experience: Tailored pacing, atmospheric horror, and a persistent campaign world that reacts dynamically to your choices.
Homebrew rules
Restless Sleep Mechanic: Long rests in Barovia aren't always safe or fully restorative. Expect psychological wear, jarring visions, and disrupted rest as the environment and Strahd's influence test your mind. The Amnesia Hook: Characters begin the campaign with no memory of how they entered Barovia—no tavern, no road, just an abrupt waking into the mists. Your backstory will intertwine with how you got here as the mystery unravels. Gritty Survival & No Plot Armor: Tactical combat is paired with a heavy emphasis on survival and consequence. Choices matter, mistakes have weight, and there is no safety net protecting your characters from the grim reality of the domain. Rule of Cool: While tactical positioning and gritty realism set the tone, creative, clever player solutions and cinematic ideas are always heavily encouraged and rewarded at the table.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Cade Ironkettle creates a safe table
Session Zero Alignment: We host a dedicated session zero to establish table expectations, boundaries, and ensure everyone is on the same page before stepping into the game. Lines and Veils: Used to clearly establish what content is entirely off-limits (lines) and what topics can happen 'fade-to-black' off-screen (veils). The X-Card: Available 100% of the time. If any theme, interaction, or moment crosses a line, anyone at the table can tap the X-Card to instantly pause or steer the narrative away. Open-Door Policy & Aftercare: Your comfort and psychological safety matter. There is always an open-door policy during and after sessions, along with dedicated aftercare to decompress after heavy psychological horror scenes.
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