Jul 17, 2024 8:46 pm
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.
Curse of Strahd is an nightmarish tale of Gothic horror and dark fantasy for D&D 5e. In it, players are swept into the gray, cursed realm of the tyrannical vampire lord Strahd von Zarovich. All is not well in the valley of Barovia; it is under an ancient curse, one which dooms the players wander its broken, sunless wastes for time immemorial—unless they can defeat Strahd, a being who has survived for four hundred years on suffering and stagnation. To survive, the players must brave vampires, werewolves, and worse before they succumb to the curse of Strahd.
✅ Adult Content or Controversial Themes. Curse of Strahd is a macabre tribute to Gothic horror. A non-comprehensive list of potential triggers (some of which are integral to the plot of this module) includes the following:✅ Character Restrictions. All classes, races, and backgrounds are allowed. Curse of Strahd portrays a battle between good and evil, assuming the PCs are on the side of good. Anything otherwise may unravel the intended plot of the module, sometimes into darker territory. Evil PCs are allowed, but only if the other players are okay with what it might mean for the story. You should be playing an evil PC because you appreciate darker and more nuanced storytelling, not because you want to kill and rob the other PCs.
✅ Game Duration and Post Frequency. I plan for this to be a long haul campaign, with the option to continue play after the end of the module. Once a week minimum posting rate. Feel free to post more frequently when you can.
✅ Player Experience Requirements. All experience levels are welcome!
✅ How to Apply. Post below: (1) what excites you most about this module, (2) a character concept you may have, (3) the themes you hope to explore with this character (if you know what's coming, keep this part relatively spoiler-free). Anything else you want to share/brag about is welcome!
✅Welcome Marginalized Groups. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I can assure you that this game is explicitly friendly to LGBTQ+ and any other minorities or marginalized groups.
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.
![https://i.imgur.com/hosPdAL.jpeg](https://i.imgur.com/hosPdAL.jpeg)
✅ Adult Content or Controversial Themes. Curse of Strahd is a macabre tribute to Gothic horror. A non-comprehensive list of potential triggers (some of which are integral to the plot of this module) includes the following:
[ +- ] Curse of Strahd Triggers
". . . child abuse, murder, kidnapping, gaslighting, racism, sexism, torture, mind control, cannibalism, sexual assault, mental illness, animal cruelty, body horror, incest, suicide, drug addiction, and alcoholism" (from r/CurseofStrahd).
✅ Game Duration and Post Frequency. I plan for this to be a long haul campaign, with the option to continue play after the end of the module. Once a week minimum posting rate. Feel free to post more frequently when you can.
✅ Player Experience Requirements. All experience levels are welcome!
✅ How to Apply. Post below: (1) what excites you most about this module, (2) a character concept you may have, (3) the themes you hope to explore with this character (if you know what's coming, keep this part relatively spoiler-free). Anything else you want to share/brag about is welcome!
✅Welcome Marginalized Groups. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I can assure you that this game is explicitly friendly to LGBTQ+ and any other minorities or marginalized groups.
![https://i.imgur.com/iM9zxlc.jpeg](https://i.imgur.com/iM9zxlc.jpeg)
Last edited July 25, 2024 6:54 pm