Curse of Strahd — Gothic Horror in the Mists of Barovia
The mists of Barovia close behind you, and there is no escape. Strahd von Zarovich is watching — and only the bold dare defy the devil himself.
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 11:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
Campaign Length / 12–20 Sessions
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Barovia needs heroes. Strahd von Zarovich has ruled this mist-shrouded land for centuries, and every soul here is a prisoner — including, now, you. I'm running D&D's greatest gothic horror campaign as a weekly paid table, and this is my second time running it. You get the benefit of that: a living Barovia where your choices matter, a Strahd who schemes around you instead of waiting in a castle, and horror that earns its scares. Expect a sandbox you can explore freely, NPCs with real agendas, combat with teeth, and a table where roleplay gets rewarded. Newcomers welcome. Fair warning: I run a challenging game. Death is on the table but never cheap — and retreat is always an option. All players are welcome at my table — I'm not LGBTQIA+ myself, but those who are absolutely are.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(5)
5 years on StartPlaying
1 game hosted
Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Visual Aid, Rule of Cool
About me
Howdy! I am an experienced Dungeon Master of nearly 40 years, and have been a paid GM since 2020. The core of my philosophy as a game master is that this is _your_ game, not mine. I pride myself on creating a fun, immersive, and rich experience for all of the players. I am generally easy going, and always open to criticism on how to make each game more fun for everyone at the table. I do run a slightly harder game. I like providing a challenge to the players, so they can come out feeling like the heroes they truly are! That being said, I am not cruel, nor vindictive as a DM. I (almost) never pull punches, and I don't shy away from character death, but I feel terrible each time a character does die.
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Creating your character
We'll build characters together during a free session 0. Start at level 1 using point buy or standard array. All official D&D 5e (2024) books are welcome; homebrew is not available — official books only.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Join the Discord server (invite sent after booking), create a free Roll20 account, and make sure you have a working microphone and a stable internet connection.
What Aaron brings to the table
A living Barovia with character voices, ambient music, dynamic lighting on Roll20 battle maps, handouts, and NPCs with real agendas. Expect intense tactical combat, earned scares, and a sandbox where your choices genuinely matter.
Homebrew rules
Drinking a potion is a bonus action. Feats and multiclassing are allowed. Inspiration is awarded for great roleplay.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Aaron creates a safe table
We begin with a free session 0 to set expectations and meet the party. I use the X card: if anything crosses a line for you, play it and we stop and adjust, no questions asked. The door is always open: step away whenever you need to.
Content warnings
Safety tools used