Dungeons and Dragons 5e: Curse of Strahd

About the adventure

Prepare yourselves, for an extraordinary journey awaits as you are whisked away into the realm of Barovia through mysterious green mists. Welcome to the Curse of Strahd campaign for Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition, a captivating and eerie adventure that combines horror and fantasy in perfect harmony. Via the enchanting platforms of Discord and Roll20, gather with your fellow heroes in a weekly campaign where darkness looms and the realm is cursed. Barovia, a Gothic horror setting, beckons for brave souls like you to answer its call, as a formidable vampire named Strahd von Zarovich eagerly awaits your arrival. Embrace the allure of this macabre call to adventure, where heroes are desperately sought and a realm yearns to be liberated from its ominous fate. Starting at Level 3: Begin your adventure with a solid foundation of skills and abilities, ready to face the challenges ahead. Gothic Horror: Immerse yourself in a world steeped in darkness, where chilling atmospheres, sinister creatures, and haunting legends await at every turn. Intricate Storyline: Unravel the mysteries of Barovia as you delve deeper into the cursed realm, encountering intriguing characters, exploring foreboding locations, and uncovering the truth behind Strahd's malevolent presence. Exploration and Encounters: Traverse the treacherous landscapes of Barovia, from mist-laden forests to decrepit castles, engaging in thrilling encounters with both supernatural adversaries and tormented souls. Moral Dilemmas: Navigate moral gray areas and make weighty decisions that will impact not only your own fate but also the fate of the realm and its inhabitants. Dark Magic and Relics: Discover powerful artifacts and delve into forbidden magic as you seek to gain an edge against the forces of darkness. Strahd von Zarovich: Face off against the iconic vampire lord himself, Strahd von Zarovich, in a climactic showdown where your every decision and action will determine the outcome. Atmospheric Roleplaying: Engage in deep character development, building relationships with NPCs, and experiencing intense roleplaying moments in the midst of Barovia's haunting ambiance. Non-Linear Campaign: Enjoy a sandbox-style adventure, with the freedom to explore Barovia at your own pace, uncovering its secrets and engaging with its diverse cast of characters. Player Versatility: Encounter diverse challenges that require strategic thinking, combat prowess, puzzle-solving, and negotiation skills, offering something for every type of player. These features combine to create an immersive and unforgettable experience within the Curse of Strahd campaign, where heroes will be tested, friendships will be forged, and the fate of Barovia hangs in the balance.

Additional Details

How to prepare

Things you'll need: Desktop Computer with working internet connection. A Mic and Headset in good condition A Character with an image to use as a Character Portrait A Roll20 Account (free) A Discord Account (free)

What I provide

I have access via Roll20 to all of the needed materials for play. I'll be providing the Gothic Horror adventure complete with dynamic lighting, voice acting, captivating art, original content, sound effects and musical scores expertly curated for your experience. An active and updated Discord will give us Game Recaps written by me each session as well as provide aid and inspiration between sessions.

Content warnings

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Safety tools used

Lines and Veils
Session 0

How will character creation work

Characters can be created beforehand via DnDBeyond or Roll20. Characters will start at level 3. Attributes will be assigned via the Customizing Ability Scores Variant (27 points). Hit Points will be determined as if rolling a Max on your HD rolls. Starting Equipment. Books Permitted for Character Creation: Player's Handbook (PHB), Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide (SCAG), Volo's Guide to Monsters (VGM), Xanathar's Guide to Everything (XGtE), Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes (MTF), Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (TCoE), Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft (VRGtR), Fizban's Treasury of Dragons (FTD) and the Curse of Strahd (CoS).

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.