The Vallaki Theomachy: a drama set in Barovia (Curse of Strahd)!
You know the tale - the curse of Strahd von Zarovich endures every generation. But this time, the unlikely dark heroes come from within Vallaki...
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Weekly / Saturday - 1:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
Campaign Length / 26–30 Sessions
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About the adventure
Experience the Curse of Strahd story from a new perspective: from within the walls of Barovia's largest city. Play as a citizen of Vallaki... or as one of the Werewolf tribe, a Vampire spawn, or any number of dark beings toiling under the oppressive yoke of Barovia. When this group of friends & allies discovers that the generational hunt is on - the search for the soul of Strahd's (so-called) long lost love begins anew. But when fate pushes our protagonists in direct line with Strahd, they may find an opportunity to claim something they've never had the chance to get: Redemption.
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Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
About me
The Direpug Storyteller "Epic Tale Wagging" Bespoke adventures for extraordinary stories. ~*~ I want to help you tell the story you're dying to tell. Maybe you've had a character or a dream you have always wanted to explore? Maybe there's a spark of creativity within you, that you've never really had the chance to fully express? Let me be the Storyteller to help bring your story to life! Logo Art by Ziggy Aarts https://www.instagram.com/ziggyaarts Say "hi" to me at GenCon! TALK TO ME ABOUT RUNNING A FREE GAME FOR YOUR LIVESTREAM!!
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Creating your character
We will create characters during our FREE Session 0! Ahead of time, please check out the cards and text in the Daggerheart core book or the FREE rules downloads available at Daggerheart.com. In addition to the Core Mechanics and Character Creation options, be sure to check out the Best Practices and roleplay advice throughout the book for Players. Be prepared to come to Session 0 with a spirit of collaboration, a generous attitude towards creativity, and the willingness to try new things. Void content will not be used. For a good reference on how this will function, consider the Age of Umbra Session 0 as a guide: https://youtu.be/4VyFOXBU8dM?si=CC8NPWrQh6iPfRYz
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Please make sure you have a Discord account, a clear microphone, and a copy of the Daggerheart core book (whenever you can). Ideally, you will also have a copy of Daggerheart. This is a campaign, so a focus on the characters and the drama around dreams and the inner mind will take the Spotlight. A good understanding of war media and story structures/tropes will benefit this story greatly. If you are not familiar with Foundry VTT, take a little time to look up some of the basics. No advanced knowledge necessary.
What Jeremiah | The Direpug Storyteller brings to the table
Above all, I provide a consistent schedule with a game story that revolves around YOU and your choices. I will be on camera, though Players are not expected to. I will provide a Discord channel for the Players to talk casually, communicate OOC during game, post character arts, and facilitate voice chat during session. I will have a music bot, a dice bot, and will incorporate artwork into the gameplay. I will stick to rules as written, with a spirit of rules as intended, to make the most dramatically satisfying role-playing campaign that I can. I will sometimes voice act, and I will provide a complex social/political narrative with an array of unforgettable NPCs, dangerous encounters, and the fate of nations on the line.
Homebrew rules
No Void Content.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Jeremiah | The Direpug Storyteller creates a safe table
We will go over Lines & Veils during Session 0, and may be amended at any time. We take mid-session Breaks, have an Open Table policy, and will provide Aftercare on occasion after heavier/darker sessions. X's can be used at any time in any way the Player feels comfortable.
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