The Horrors of Ravenloft: Into the Mists

System: D&D 5e/5.5e
Setting: Barovia & The Domains of Dread (Featuring content from CoS: Revamped, Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft, and The Horrors Within)
Platform: Roll20 + D&D Beyond for character creation + Discord for Voice
Schedule: Mondays and Saturdays (as the DM is available) from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST (Play when you can!)

The Pitch
The Mists of Ravenloft are churning. Barovia is no longer just a isolated prison—it has become a focal point for the multi-dimensional horrors of the Dread Realms. In this campaign, the Mists themselves are a living, shifting entity.
Because the fog is constantly warping reality, this is a flexible, pickup-style campaign. One day you are fighting alongside allies in the shadow of Castle Ravenloft; the next, the Mists swallow them whole and spit out new survivors in their place.
Whether you can commit to every session or just want to drop in when your schedule allows, the Mists have a place for you.

How the Pickup System Works
* Flexible Schedule: Sessions will run AT LEAST every other week (Mondays and Saturdays at 11 AM CST) or up to twice a week. An RSVP system will open weekly—sign up for the days you are free!
* The Mist Mechanic: If you can't make a session, your character is temporarily claimed by the Mists. When you return, the Mists spit you back into the party with stories of the horrors you saw in the fog.
* High Variance: Pulling from the newest Ravenloft sourcebooks, you will face classic Gothic vampires alongside psychological, cosmic, and body horrors.
*You MUST attend session 0 with the party. Date TBD (one of the listed game times)

What I'm Looking For
* Age: 18+ only (Gothic horror themes).
* Experience: Previous experience required! Great for players who want to experience Curse of Strahd but have volatile weekly schedules.
* Vibe: Reliable communication, respectful behavior, and a love for dark, atmospheric storytelling.
Curse of Strahd: Character Creation Guide
Welcome to Barovia. The mists are waiting, and your survival depends entirely on who you are before you cross the threshold. Follow these rules to build your Level 3 character.

Core Mechanics & Stats
* System Rules: Use the 2024 Core Rules (5.5e) for all class features, species traits, and spell mechanics. (Daylight spell will remain 5e)
* Starting Level: Level 3
* Ability Scores: Point Buy System.
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Backgrounds & Features
* 2024 Backgrounds: Choose a 2024 background (or customize one per the core rules) to get your +2/+1 (or three +1s) ability score increases and your Origin Feat.
* The Mists' Favor (One Free Feat): Every player receives one additional free Feat at character creation to represent your specialized training or survival instincts.
* Restriction: This must be an Origin Feat or a General Feat that you qualify for at Level 1.
The Gothic Trinket
Your character carries a strange, unsettling item that connects them to the darker side of the world.
* The Rule: You must select one Gothic Trinket from the Curse of Strahd appendix or Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft.
* Homebrew Option: You may design your own custom creepy trinket. It must have zero mechanical or combat benefit and must be submitted to the DM for approval before the first session.

Character Background Template
To ensure your character has skin in the game, your background story must be at least 8 sentences longand must clearly establish a driving character goal.