Mysts Beyond Barovia- A Ravenloft-Inspired Game Free Session 0
From cursed forests to forgotten nightmares, travel the Lantern Roads where every journey leads deeper into the Mists.
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Bi-weekly / Friday - 12:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
**The Mists have roads. They were never meant to change.** Travel the Roads between the Domains of Dread aboard rune-powered caravans, venturing beyond Barovia into haunted villages, cursed forests, forgotten kingdoms, and nightmares swallowed by the Mists. Between expeditions, return to **Hearthgate**, a refuge at the crossroads where caravans regroup, survivors trade stories, and the next road waits. But something is happening beyond the lantern light. Roads are appearing where none existed before. Domains are changing. Old boundaries no longer hold. Each journey takes you into a new tale of gothic horror—and reveals another piece of a much larger mystery: **What is happening to the Domains of Dread?**
Game style
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Realm Building
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.0
(6)
2 years on StartPlaying
30 games hosted
Highly rated for: Rule of Cool, Creativity, Beginner Friendly
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 50%
About me
I'm a storyteller at heart, a lifelong lover of fantasy, and the creative mind behind Ravaged Dragon, LLC. As a Game Master, I love bringing worlds to life through immersive storytelling, memorable characters, exploration, and player-driven adventures. Whether we're exploring a published D&D setting or stepping into one of my original worlds, I want players to feel that their choices matter and their characters are part of something bigger. My original campaigns include *Roads of Atherra*, where nature and magic are struggling against one another, and *Mists Beyond Barovia*, where folklore, mystery, and dark fantasy intertwine. I enjoy a good balance of roleplay, combat, mystery, and the unexpected. Bring your creativity, your curiosity, and your dice. I'll bring the world, its secrets, and perhaps a little trouble. After all, what's an adventure without a little chaos?
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Creating your character
Character Creation: Characters start at Level 3. Roll three complete sets of ability scores and choose your favorite set. Create your character before Session 0 or we'll build it together during Session 0. Players have access to all official sourcebooks shared through the campaign's D&D Beyond content for character creation.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Discord : https://discord.gg/w4wKmnzZcp DNDBeyond: https://www.dndbeyond.com/campaigns/join/78904131537021877
What Ravaged-Dragon brings to the table
I run immersive, player-driven games where your choices matter and the world responds. 🌙 Atmosphere & Story Expect a strong focus on tone, tension, and immersion. I use music (when possible), descriptive scenes, and character moments to bring the world to life. ⚔️ Meaningful Combat Combat is impactful and dangerous—victory is earned, and poor decisions can have real consequences. I focus on quality over quantity, with encounters that matter to the story. 🧭 Player Agency You are not on rails. Your decisions shape the direction of the campaign, and I adapt to the party’s choices. 📚 Support for All Players New players are welcome! I’m happy to help with character creation, rules, and getting comfortable at the table. ⚖️ Fair & Consistent Rulings I aim for clear, consistent rulings so players know what to expect. The game is challenging, but always fair. 🎭 Roleplay & Exploration Whether you enjoy deep roleplay, investigation, or just interacting with the world, there’s space for it here. 💬 Table Environment Respectful, inclusive, and focused on having a good time together. Voice play is required; camera is optional. Use of Rule of Cool. 🔥 Bonus Recurring NPCs, evolving storylines, and a world that remembers what you do.
Homebrew rules
Potions are bonus action
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How Ravaged-Dragon creates a safe table
I have safety and veil documents and always have an open door policy.
Content warnings
Safety tools used