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The Countess Strahd (Beginner Friendly & Inclusive Horror)

Dungeons & Dragons 5e on D&D Beyond, Discord, Roll20

Dungeons & Dragons 5e

D&D Beyond

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About the adventure

.⋆。⋆☁˚。⋆。˚☽˚。⋆Experience the definitive D&D Horror adventure.⋆。˚☽˚。⋆。˚☁⋆。⋆. 🧛🏻‍♀️ Be personally terrorized by the cruel and charming Countess Strahd 🧛🏻‍♀️ 🌙 Explore a mysterious, haunted countryside full of adventure and fear 🌙 🍷 Meet, fight, and even romance a cast of wonderful characters 🍷 🎻 Bring your own story to life with personalized character arcs 🎻 🎲 Learn the world of TTRPGs in an inclusive, beginner-friendly experience 🎲 তততততততততততত Campaign Includes তততততততততততত ✦ Personal guidance in creating/playing your character (upon request) ✦ A safe and positive group for players of all walks of life ✦ Optional fun activities between sessions to enrich the experience ✦ A private Discord area to connect with your fellow adventurers ✦ Unlimited access to all D&D Beyond digital resources ✦ Polished, Virtual Tabletop space on Roll20 ✦ A haunted ambience including ambience, sound effects, and more **•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚**•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚ Reviews from Players **•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚**•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚ 🧙🏻‍♂️"I cannot recommend Ben enough, he is a SPECTACULAR and we will continue to have him as our DM for as long as we can" ~ Blair 🧚🏻‍♀️ "Another amazing session where the moment it ends I’m counting down the hours for the next one." ~ Kaitlyn Johnson 🧝🏼"I'm pretty new to TTRPGs and he's been more than understanding towards me and the other players. Genuinely, if you have any doubts, you shouldn't." ~ Problematic 🧟‍♂️ "First session of the campaign, and I’m already hooked and learning great things from Ben." ~ Ian Scarfe 🧜🏼‍♀️ "You absolutely want a spot at Ben's next table." ~ Courtney

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How to prepare

Players are asked to have the following: • Dndbeyond.com account (Free) • Roll20 Account (Free) • Microphone • Discord • Webcam (optional) All other necessary materials will be provided by the GM.

What I provide

Materials: • Access to Roll20 • Full suite of character creation options from D&D Beyond • Access to Dice Rollers • Private Discord Area to share with fellow adventurers Story Elements ▸ A 100% Romanceable Cast of Charming and Compelling Characters ▸ Nightmare Fuel for Days ▸ Haunting Cliffhangers ▸ Music and Eerie Ambience ▸ The Vague Sense you are being watched by the Countess ▸ An Environment free of harmful "Edgy" content (Bigotry, racism, sexism, queerphobia, etc.)

Gameplay details

All players will be invited to a Session 0, where we will discuss mutual interests, goals, and play styles. We will also discuss trigger lists, guidelines, and how to make this experience a fun and thrilling horror experience without bleeding across genuine boundaries.

Content warnings

    (none)

Safety tools used
  • Aftercare
  • Bleed
  • Breaks
  • Debriefing
  • Lines and Veils
  • Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
  • Open Door
  • Session 0
  • X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work

Pre-Made characters are available upon request! Players are also welcome to make their own characters using D&D Beyond. By joining this campaign, you will receive access to all content creation tools on D&D Beyond. Characters will be finalized during Session 0, but players are 100% free to update their character concept as the campaign continues. Try new things and find your voice!

Players can expect

  • Combat/Tactics: Medium
  • Roleplay: High
  • Puzzles: Low
  • Experience Level: Open to all

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Price per player-session
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Information
  • Duration: 2 to 3 hours
  • Number of players: 2 to 6 players
  • Experience required: Open to all
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