Wereraven presents The Curse of Strahd | BIPOC & LGBTIQA+ Friendly | Lvl 3 Start!

About the adventure

Aye... Yes, you've heard the tales too, haven't you? About the fog. About the ravens... Yes, don't lie, I see it in your eyes. You've seen it in your dreams. That crooked dirt road flanked by twisted trees and twisted people, things in the forest... and that castle. I've seen it too. It beckons you, whispers out to you. Calls you into its shadows. It means the veil between our realm and their's grows thin once more. Soon the mists will curl out, and collect another batch of souls to drag into its confines. I've seen it. It's happened here more than once in my lifetime. People just... walking into nothingness. Not just here, the fog goes where it pleases... People from a dozen worlds and a dozen realms, all brought to that wretched place... Barovia. Aye, Barovia. Wont find it on any map, wont find any old scholar who knows its history, its a land that's been lost to time, and maybe its better that way. But evil is never known to stay quiet. It makes sure it's remembered. Like a ghost, it flits in and out, in and out. But the ghosts aren't what you should be worrying about. Nor the undead shambling in the woods. You should worry about the Lord, his pet dogs, and some of the nastier folk who call that place home. Desperation drives men to do mad things, and that place is a monument to it. Desperation, broken dreams, and lost things of all kinds. Won't be long now. The mists will come, they'll claim more. Maybe you'll make a difference. Maybe you won't. But I get the feeling that there's something special about you lot, and maybe, just maybe, you'll be the ones who break that damnable curse upon that damnable land..... Hail, weary adventurers! This is my homebrewed version of the ever-so-famed Curse of Strahd module, written by Wizards of the Coast, for the world's greatest roleplaying game! Enter my domain and enjoy the laughs, the jest and japes, and best of all, a tailored adventure to your characters backstories! But beware, the journey ahead is deadly and frought with peril, misery and death. Enter...if you dare *cue evil vampire laugh SESSION 0 IS FREE!

Additional Details

How to prepare

Webcam is optional but highly encouraged for immersion. A good, working mic is required. An account with Discord will be needed for game chat and note taking. Character creation will be done on DND Beyond which will the be imported into the VTT. A free account with Forge VTT will also be required (links provided in Discord server)

What I provide

I will provide the VTT software, all the quality of life modules provided on the server, all the latest DND sourcebooks through DND Beyond website, the Discord server and my best voice acting and effort into making this campaign a fun and memorable experience.

Gameplay details

DISCLAIMER! This campaign has a smattering of mature and gritty themes throughout the course of the adventure. Some moments may be disturbing and/or triggering to some. Player discretion is advised.

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

Aftercare
Bleed
Breaks
Debriefing
Lines and Veils
Luxton Technique
Luxton Technique Discussion
Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
Open Door
Session 0
Stars and Wishes
X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

The group will have a choice to start at level 1 with an opening quest or start at level 3 without the opening quest. Character creation is advised to be brainstormed beforehand through DND Beyond with finer details being discussed at Session 0.

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.