Curse of Strahd

Dungeons & Dragons 5e on Discord, Foundry VTT

About the adventure

Your are inexorably dragged into the dark and foreboding land of Barovia - a land of mist, ancient evils, and a Tarokka deck foretelling murky futures. 🦇 Face the endless machinations and torment of a merciless vampiric master 🩸 There is only one way to escape the land of endless gothic horror - defeat Strahd 🀄 This time it is personal and the chance of success is seemingly impossible, unless.... Under raging storm clouds, a lone figure stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. The vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stares down a sheer cliff at the village below. A cold, bitter wind spins dead leaves about him, billowing his cape in the darkness. Lightning splits the clouds overhead, casting stark white light across him. Strahd turns to the sky, revealing the angular muscles of his face and hands. He has a look of power—and of madness. His once handsome face is contorted by a tragedy darker than the night itself. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires. The wind's howling increases as Strahd turns his gaze back to the village. Far below, yet not beyond his ken, a party of adventurers has just entered his domain. Strahd's face forms a twisted smile as his dark plan unfolds. He knew they were coming, and he knows why they have come—all according to his plan. He, the master of Ravenloft, will attend to them. Another lightning flash rips through the darkness, its thunder echoing through the castle's towers. But Strahd is gone. Only the howling of the wind—or perhaps a lone wolf—fills the midnight air. The master of Ravenloft is having guests for dinner. And you are invited.

Additional Details

How to prepare

✅ Webcam and working microphone. (Headphones may be required if feedback is present) ✅ Firefox browser installed (Roll20 has issues with Chrome) ✅ Have read Basic Rules: Chapter 7 (Using Ability Scores) - 6 pages total ✅ Have read Basic Rules: Chapter 9 (Combat) - 9 pages total ✅ Have read Basic Rules: Chapter 10 (Spellcasting) - 4 pages total Basic rules are provided for free by WoTC via downloadable PDF here: 👉 https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules

What I provide

✅ Pregen characters if needed ✅ Foundry access ✅ DM created maps and images ✅ All WotC publications

Gameplay details

✅ RPG consent checklist provided in the Discord server ✅ Script changes and X, N, O cards provided via Roll20 Macros ✅ Each session finishes with Stars and Wishes

Content warnings

Animal Death
Blood
Body Horror
Death
Extreme Violence
Fire
Gore
Insects
Mind alteration
Mutilation
Slavery
Snakes
Spiders
Violence
Warfare

Safety tools used

Breaks
Debriefing
Lines and Veils
Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
Session 0
Stars and Wishes
X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

✅ Characters will start at Level 1(Story based advancement throughout the adventure) ✅ NEW players: "1-on-1" session with DM prior to Session 0 to create character ✅ EXPERIENCED Players: Create on your own if desired, but DM will review prior to Session 0 ✅ Resources: Player's Handbook, Xanathar's Guide to Everything, Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, Van Richter's Guide to Ravenloft ✅ Ability Scores: Standard Array or Point Buy (page 13 PHB) ✅ Players responsible for their own backstory which they will present to the other characters in Session 0 ✅ DM will provide one background detail/theme that will be unique to the adventure setting

Players can expect

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