Adventure Overview:

Under raging storm clouds, the vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires. The wind’s howling increases as he turns his gaze down toward the village of Barovia.

Far below, yet not beyond his keen eyesight, a party of adventurers has just entered his domain. Strahd’s face forms the barest hint of a smile as his dark plan unfolds. He knew they were coming, and he knows why they came—all according to his plan.

A lightning flash rips through the darkness, but Strahd is gone. Only the howling of the wind fills the midnight air. The master of Castle Ravenloft is having guests for dinner. And you are invited.

Welcome to Barovia, one of the darkest realms of the multiverse, ruled over by a twisted master of evil: Strahd van Zarovich. This adventure, one of D&D’s best and brightest, features many dark twists and turns, evil boons, chatty skeletons and more! You can expect:

• Your adventurer will begin at level 1, and journey all the way to level 10 to confront one of the original evils of the multiverse!
• Encounter and fight undead, mad servants of the Dark Lord, and famous villains from the D&D lexicon!
• Explore Barovia, the mist-shrouded lands, one of the many Domains of Dread of Ravenloft! Explore ruined structures, meet desperate allies, and work to unseat a terrible villain from his dark castle.
• Complex and exciting combats featuring hand-crafted custom maps, named rivals and foes to learn to love to hate, and more!

The Call to Adventure:

Whether a completely fresh and new adventurer, or a veteran of D&D for many years, Curse of Strahd is catered to all parties and players. Expect to be guided, assisted, and helped every step of the way to ensure you have the skills, know-how, and might to free a Dark Lord from his dread curse! If you’ve played before, be welcomed as well, for Curse of Strahd allows players to make informed decisions, hide in the dark corners of the world, and bide their time to bite back against Strahd himself.

What You Will Need:

When signing on for this adventure, you’ll gain access to a customized Discord where you’ll be granted access to art, fellow adventurers, and more! Access to Discord, a functioning microphone, and access to the website known as roll20.net are expected to be able to play, and Discord and roll20 are free services!

What You Receive:

Using roll20 exclusively for my DM’ing needs, you’ll have access to almost every sourcebook needed to fully customize your character! From the website of roll20 you’ll be able to use the Charactermancer and create a character from scratch, following simple step by step prompts. If you’re new to the game or the system, I’ll run you through the whole process, so no need to worry!

What To Create:

Adventurers will begin this adventure at level 1, but if you’re joining us later on, you’ll make a character fitting of the level of the rest of the party: no adventurers left behind! Expect point buy, or standard array, for stat distribution, and basic equipment to start; don’t worry, you’ll be outfitted with magic and tools to combat Strahd once you’re in the game proper!

Villainous adventurers are not recommended, as the evil of Barovia and its dread foes will bring more than enough villany, though expect grey areas as morals and goals are questioned throughout the adventure.

What To Expect:

• New or an experienced player, this adventure will come with guides and help from your DM in every facet. Although the task ahead is grand, the pacing of the adventure allows for an easy introduction into the basics, including roleplay and combat.
• Barovia is a land with centuries of history and darkness, finding every little secret it holds is a challenge in of itself! Exploring its twisted corridors and haunted halls is all the more fun of the adventure: open the door before you, just to see what evil lurks just beyond the veil.
• Want to feel your actions have impact and weight? Every word, every movement can change the course of the adventure for better or worse; if you want to feel the weight of heroism, you’ll find it here!
• Teamwork makes the dream work, and you’ll be hard pressed to find it better than when a devil lord is bearing down upon you. Join your comrades in arms to face off against the most malignant of evils of Ravenloft!

Notes From the GM:

This adventure is expected to be a very long excursion, as most of what’s in the adventure I love to expand upon in almost every way. Dozens of new NPCs, customized maps, and set pieces pulled from other adventures to enhance this one make it all one very lengthy story. If you want your DM to obsess over the finer points to enhance your play, this is a great place to start.

Your DM is available typically between the hours of 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM PST, and your enjoyment is paramount above all things. Reach out if you have questions, and let’s get you armed, prepared, and ready to end the curse of Strahd van Zarovich, and bring light to a beleaguered land!