Game: D&D 5e (Curse of Strahd: Reloaded)
Group type: Online
Experience: Veteran of nearly 15 years
Location/Timezone: Central Standard Time
Schedule: I have fifteen slots to fill for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Games will start at 5pm CST.
Cost: $20 per session
Software: Discord voice chat, Roll20
Hardware: Microphone
Other Notes: This campaign is a AI free zone and a lgbtq+ safe space.

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 lighting 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.

About the Campaign

This campaign will take you from level 2 to level 10. We will be using the 2024 rules, Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft, and perhaps the Ravenloft: The Horrors Within when it releases.

Content Warnings: ableism, genocide, child abuse/neglect, child death, reference to stillbirth/miscarriage, murder, kidnapping, stalking, gaslighting, racism, sexism, torture, mind control, cannibalism, situations paralleling sexual assault, mental illness, animal cruelty, body horror, suicide, drug addiction, alcoholism, mutilation, insects, animal cruelty, graphic depictions of death and violence

Character Creation

You are allowed to use anything from the Player's Handbook (5.5e), Van Richten's Guide, Astarion's Book of Hungers, or Grim Hollow (2024). Other sources (including homebrew) are allowed as well, assuming they are discussed with both myself and the rest of the group.

Starting Level. Everyone will begin at level 2 and will be using milestones to level up.
Ability Scores. We will be using Point Buy (see the Player's Handbook).
Hit Points. We will be taking average HP.
Fear and Mental Stress. We will be using the Fear and Stress rules from Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft. You will need decide what your character's "seed of fear" is for this campaign.
Dark Gifts. You are allowed to take a Dark Gift, if you wish.
Adventure Hooks. You have either come into contact with an odd relic from a mysterious far off land, or you are a mercenary, investigating the rumors of a haunted house in the city of Daggerford. Either way, the mists are encircling you, luring you into their grasp.

Session Zero

We will have a session zero for everyone in which we discuss characters and what we might wish to play and see if we're a good fit as a group. This session has no charge.