Curse of Strahd (LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Friendly)

About the adventure

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.

Additional Details

How to prepare

Requirements: - headphones (necessary to stop feedback during gameplay) - mic - a decent computer - a D&D beyond, forge, and discord account (all free to make)

What I provide

Everything necessary to have a great game experience

Gameplay details

Content Warnings: religious extremism/cults, manipulation, general gothic horror themes, gore, stalking and harassment, trying to turn an unwilling person into a vampire

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

Breaks
Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
Session 0
X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

We will begin at level 1 and be leveling up to level 10 (possibly higher) over the course of the adventure. You will create a level 1 character in D&D beyond, any race or class allowed. If you send a summary of your backstory before session 1, you can start out with either a feat or an uncommon magic item (approved by me). We will also have a session 0 to help with backstory, tying characters together, setting up character sheets, and a quick rundown of Foundry.

Players can expect

• Find a game to join solo or search for a professional game master for you and your friends/coworkers/family.
• Book your session and wait for the Game Master to approve you.
• If you don't have a blast with your first game, your next game is on us.