(NEW) Curse of Strahd to Deadfall | 1 - 20 | Beginners Welcome!
Enter the cursed realm of Barovia & face the legendary vampire Strahd! Then take on one of the most feared wizards in Faerun in a 1 - 20 adventure!
$30.00
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2 players following this game
Weekly / Thursday - 1:30 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
🎲 Level 1 to 20: two campaigns, one unbroken story. 🧛♂️ Barovia teaches you to hide. Strahd is in no hurry. 🎭 Thay demands you lie, scheme, and smile. One wrong word and it's your head on the block. 🔮 Your fate is dealt from the Tarokka deck, so no two groups walk the same path. 🌱 New to D&D? Total beginners welcome! The mists part before you, drawing you into the shadowy realm of Barovia where ancient evil awaits. You find yourself trapped in a land ruled by Count Strahd von Zarovich a vampire lord whose centuries of undeath have twisted him into a creature of terrifying power and insatiable hunger. Castle Ravenloft looms over the valley, its spires piercing the perpetually grey skies. Make no mistake you cannot leave until you face the master of this domain. As you venture through this cursed land, you'll encounter desperate villagers, haunted mansions, and allies hiding in the shadows. Your choices will echo through this living, breathing world, potentially saving those teetering between hope and despair or condemning them further. Uncover forgotten secrets, forge alliances, and seek ancient artifacts that might grant you the power to challenge Strahd himself. But Strahd was never the only one watching Barovia. Something else wanted what he found in the dark beneath the mountains. When the mists finally release you, they don't send you home. They set you down in Thay, where red-robed tyrants answer to the lich Szass Tam. He has spent lifetimes perfecting undeath, and now he's ready to unleash a demonic horde on the world. In Barovia, one monster wanted you. In Thay, a whole nation does, and it already knows your name.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(38)
4 years on StartPlaying
724 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Sets the Mood
Average response time: 9 hours
Response rate: 50%
About me
Hey, I'm Andrew and one of my greatest passions is role-playing games and creating worlds that people can enjoy. I have been playing role-playing games for 6 years now and DMing for 3 years, most of my experience is Dungeons and Dragons 5e and Call of Cthulhu, but I am always up for learning a new system that better fits the story I want to tell or is just more enjoyable for the player. When it comes to my players the most important thing is that they are having an enjoyable and fun time and feel like their character is affecting the story and the world around them. I am always open to changing my stories to better fit the situation or based on player feedback. For the most part, we will be using Discord for voice chat and then using Foundry VTT for gameplay but if a player is not comfortable using either of these we can discuss alternative sites to use.
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Creating your character
🆓 Session 0: Free for Everyone! Join us for a dedicated session to create your character and get familiar with the campaign. Missed Session 0? No worries! We'll arrange a Discord call to craft your character together. 🛠️ Tools at Your Fingertips Build your character in Foundry VTT or D&D Beyond—we’ll make sure everything is set up in Foundry for the game. ⚖️ Fair and Balanced Creation Use Point Buy or Standard Array to create your character, ensuring an even starting point for all players. Let’s bring your hero to life and make this adventure unforgettable! 🌟
No Experience Needed All Content Provided Campaign Starts at 4+ Players Free Session 0
What to expect
Preparing for the session
🎧 Headphones 🎤 Microphone 🎮 Discord Account 🌐 A reliable internet connection 🎲 If you want to use physical dice, you will need a webcam to show the dice
What Andrew brings to the table
🖥️ A Fully Customized Foundry Experience Step into a digital tabletop like no other—our tailored Foundry setup is optimized with dynamic features and tools to elevate every aspect of your game, from combat to roleplay. ⚔️ Thrilling Tactical Combat Get ready for adrenaline-pumping battles that combine strategic depth with dynamic pacing—every encounter is a test of skill and creativity. 📖 Unlock the World of D&D Beyond Gain full access to every official D&D sourcebook, with streamlined character sheets and resources at your fingertips—everything you need to elevate your gaming experience. 🎭 The Fun Comes First Rules are important, but unforgettable moments matter more. Expect a flexible, dramatic, and fun-first approach where creativity shines. ✨ Storytelling That Comes Alive Lose yourself in a rich, handcrafted narrative, enhanced by atmospheric music that immerses you in every twist, triumph, and challenge of your journey.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How Andrew creates a safe table
At the start of a session after everyone arrives we will have a short recap of the last session just to remind everyone of what happened last time. If players are uncomfortable with certain topics or do not want to cross certain lines then just message me and I will adjust the content accordingly. Breaks will be halfway through the session and will last about 5-10 minutes. At the end of the session, we will have a feedback section where the players will tell me what they thought about the session and talk about what could be improved, what went well, what didn't go well, and anything they want to bring up.
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