In this case, you can have your player characters meet in the mist or camping together, but I would caution against starting in Barovia near Krezk. Haunted One, New Language Option: Patterna(the language of the Vistani). This is a great lead into Death House, with little additional work required. You are not limited to just choosing the current season; all characters, regardless of story origin, may play in any legal D&D Adventurers League adventure. Other ideas are below: Bard: Bards should justify their performance ability, but this doesnt have to be musical. Ravenloft is a pocket dimension, and travelers from all worlds can end up there. Some certification may lift some of the limitations or provide additional options. Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion and Insight or Deception. Choose or roll a reason from the list below: Artist- You are an artist, choose or roll a specialty from the list below. 0000049028 00000 n H\n0E|"Cb !)CMRb,C}=34:_3(7i0wA\HzG]8/0BWBaq$;_aoM,>/w;D0B{;1V 8O19)%|moIxJQSF`l]U O8I62pFyaMx^! ?-5TgL=i8!XCgpB&OXGr~uB9_+#9#Sdy%WTgO{q~g? 4M/%K%=)x~ These include changes like undead familiars and steeds as well as alarm screams and ominous telepathic eavesdropping. {#DMcAs;,26D1n9`B:Xf0d9({A.12s C\/ygJi&IH1b'8T^MN \vP endstream endobj 20 0 obj <>>>/Metadata 17 0 R/Outlines 11 0 R/PageLabels 14 0 R/Pages 16 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 21 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Thumb 12 0 R/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 594.0 783.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 22 0 obj <>stream Starting Equipment: Appropriate holy symbol, appropriate prayer book or equivalent, vestments or street clothing, cell phone, wallet with ID and Wealth d2. Members of the Zhentarim or Lords Alliance may choose to be Lawful Evil. Some are brand new, others are official D&D backgrounds that have been slightly modified. Map Artisans. 978-0786965984: Curse of Strahd is an adventure book for the 5th edition of the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. Recommended college: Lore, You are a priest of a real-world religion and have hidden your gifts from your congregation. (Having non-functional wings is fine). Bearer of Strahd's Truth. Count Strahd von Zarovich stares down a sheer cliff at the village below. The first session will be character creation. Its not form fillable at the moment, but if there's a real demand for it, I can always work that up. What player characters dont know is that, like them, Strahd von Zarovich is trapped by the Dark Powers in his Domain of Dread. My question is: What information do I give them? Recommended domains: Life, Light or War for celestial, Light, Tempest, or Death for fiendish, Trickery for fey, You are a member of a wiccan coven, a druidic sect or a cult that reveres the natural world or nature spirits. Recommended path: Champion, Youre a strategist. Recommended origin: Wild Magic. Van Richtens Guide to Ravenloft, which expands the Domains of Dread for fifth edition, has an excellent sidebar on the importance of cultivating hope in your Ravenloft games. Recommended archetype: Thief. Recommended archetype: Either, You know monsters exist, and you hunt them down and kill them for a living. Characters originating during the Curse of Strahd storyline season can use the following rules for character options: D&D Basic Rules (all rules except rolling ability scores and hit points, rolling for starting wealth, some alignment restrictions) D&D Player's Handbook (all rules except rolling abil - Thread starter darjr; Start date Feb 20, 2016; darjr I crit! Character Sheets. Your choice of favored enemy and terrain should be justified, however, especially if they are fantastic in nature (i.e. U+u4UXV;T*mF~VKZZ5 x. m@/Zw&?eDs$4itCZO The latter is particularly effective as an emergency lifesaver, given its pool of Healing-Word-The-Class-Feature dice, and it's better in a fight than most clerics are because Eldritch Blast. Figure out what your players care about and what leans into the aspects of play they enjoy, and make that narrative happen in the cards. So if I understand you correctly, I should make a "character creation" session and just bainstorm with everyone about the characters they want to create. Rahadin that the king made the dusk elf an honorary member of his family. Ashton Duncan started as a Roll20 content conversion contractor with Curse of Strahd five years ago and is now a product manager. ._3oeM4kc-2-4z-A0RTQLg0I{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between} 0000078125 00000 n Starting Equipment: Monster Hunters Pack, car, burner phone, false IDs, pistol or shotgun, wallet with Wealth d2. 0000068973 00000 n If Hexblade is what you're feeling drawn to, I say go for it. You can indicate that you are a member of a rare elf subrace for the purpose of roleplaying, but you can use only the subrace traits for elves given in the Players Handbook. Recommended archetype: Hunter, Youre a hunter of animals, either for food or sport. Recommended school: Abjuration or Divination, You had a run-in with the undead, and sought the knowledge to defy death. 0000028025 00000 n Recommended college: Either, You have fey ancestry, granting you both unusual musical and magical ability. ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} This particular subclass goes great with the Haunted One background found in the Curse of Strahd Character Options online supplement. Some ideas are below: Druid: Any kind of real-world pagan religion could be a background for a druid. CoS is set in its own demiplane, called Barovia, in an area of the Shadowfell called Ravenloft. At first level you take the maximum; at later levels you gain the set amount as printed in the rulebook. D&D fans, meet horror fans. 0000086710 00000 n 0000068737 00000 n Note: Choice of Fighting Style may be deferred until 3rd level at players discretion. Read this first to learn why you shouldn't! Note that you will not start with your proficient tool, as they are not real-world medical items. 0000039179 00000 n 0000026328 00000 n 0000002294 00000 n Recommended school: Necromancy, You met another wizard, who became your mentor, or found an old magic book in the back of some dusty library. Skill Proficiencies: Perception and Insight, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand or History. Maybe you own a school, or maybe its just a hobby, but you are likely a black belt in something. 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Monk: While monks focus on martial arts, they have several abilities that can be considered magical. 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Within this product, you'll find 4 different documents to help you prepare for the Curse of Strahd module: Player Primer. All player character races and classes found in both the Player's Handbook and Volo's Guide to Monsters are allowed in this campaign, in addition to the custom options defined below. Curse of Strahd, one of the most popular Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game products of all time, split into three parts: a 224-page perfect-bound adventure for characters of levels 1-10, a 20-page Creatures of Horror booklet of new monsters that appear in the adventure, and an 8-page Tarokka Deck booklet. The setting they come from can be anything you want it to be. New Races Whichever method you choose, these numbers will then be adjusted based on your character's race. [] Punctuate your horror tales with moments of relief, comedy, and fortuitous consequences. People just really seem to like following you. Celestial is obviously better for the healing aspect but I like the survivability and mechanics of Hexblade a lot more. Your character should have some kind of martial arts background, and if youre planning on a tradition other than Open Hand, there should be some justification for suddenly developing superpowers. Icovered the Tarokka reading in another article, but it solidifies the structure of your Curse of Strahd campaign from here, and in short, my advice is: rig it. Curse of Strahd runs to level 10, but if you level your characters every time the texts suggest you do (typically at the end of a chapter), theyll be massively overleveled for the titular villain and climactic end of adventure fight. Recommended archetype: Assassin or Arcane Trickster, You have some kind of supernatural ancestry, or you encountered something supernatural in your past that granted you magical ability. 0000002805 00000 n Recommended path: Totem, You are a professional musician or actor, and quite successful, but youre beginning to suspect there might be more to your success than just talent. Recommended favored enemy: Beasts. The specter and the animated armor might seem obvious threats, but the shadows that surround characters, the ghouls in maze-like corridors, the mimic door that prevents escape, and the ghasts guarding needed supplies are even more deadly. A cold, bitter wind spins dead leaves about him, billowing his cape in the darkness. Your character may know about the occult world or they may not, but if they do your backstory should specify why. ._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4{width:100%}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA{display:none}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA,._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:block}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:none} DM Screens. 0000003573 00000 n Music and Sound. This article is for first-time Curse of Strahd dungeon masters to act as a sort of Barovia for Beginners to help you build immersion and enable fun for your players in Ravenloft. 0000009545 00000 n 0000041017 00000 n ._2cHgYGbfV9EZMSThqLt2tx{margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{width:75%;height:24px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-,._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{background:var(--newCommunityTheme-field);background-size:200%;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-{width:100%;height:46px} Players do not roll their characters ability scores. It was released on March 15, 2016 and is based on the Ravenloft module published in 1983 . Ideally, your players' characters will have no prior knowledge of Barovia or Ravenloft. Mysterious Visitors assumes that your campaign is based in or near Daggerford, a town on the Sword Coast in the Forgotten Realms. you will have instant access to your previous versions. Just make sure you keep an up-to-date log sheet of any and all experience points and gold you gain! A supernatural ancestry can explain why you were chosen by said force, but cannot be the sole explanation for your abilities. It's pretty important to have a session zero for this one, there are a lot of dark themes, harm to children, torture, suicide, abuse, cannibalism etc. The material components in her summoning spell are an oat milk latte and a high fantasy novel. The Ravenloft Setting and Setting Expectations, Icovered the Tarokka reading in another article. Hi there! Dynamic lighting and the Jukebox are your best friends in a horror game. ._1sDtEhccxFpHDn2RUhxmSq{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-flow:row nowrap;flex-flow:row nowrap}._1d4NeAxWOiy0JPz7aXRI64{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}.icon._3tMM22A0evCEmrIk-8z4zO{margin:-2px 8px 0 0} Youve picked up a few incantations here and there that have been very helpful. Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism Kit, Poisoners Kit or Alchemists Tools. no risk refund guarantee Lets talk a little bit about the things the conversion has that the book doesnt have: The topdown Castle Ravenloft maps in Roll20s conversion were lovingly, painstakingly crafted by Kristin Carlson, andwhile the isometric maps provided in the original content really capture that Curse of Strahd unique aesthetic styleweve only introduced isometric support recently on Roll20! I've also listed below what you might need to justify in your backstory if you pick a specific class, and some ideas on how to do so. Ireena is useful at level 3 but quickly becomes a real liability on the way to Krezk. Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Athletics or Investigation. Recommended school: Illusion or Enchantment, You know monsters exist, and hunt them on occasion. Combat comes naturally to you when put into that position. Under equipment, substitute any items with which you are proficient for any one gaming set or musical instrument with which you are proficient. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 0000039313 00000 n 0000009432 00000 n His sister ran and hid in the woods and was never seen again. 0000024241 00000 n Id recommend simultaneously improving Strahds abilities alongside the characters starting at level 7-8, and especially once they have access to magic that generates sunlight. All characters must be human, no exceptions. During character creation, each player gets one secret that gives them interesting mechanics, roleplaying opportunities or hilarious quirks to add spice and drama to the table. Their tiefling sorceress is the twin of the burgermaster's henchman, niece to the evil diabolist lady. It has also been updated to reflect Wizards of the Coasts June 2020 errata. Play games anywhere. The five factions are: You may find your faction sending you on special or secret missions during adventures. Wallet with Wealth d4. The False Identity feature only allows you to copy handwriting if you are proficient with a forgery kit. The dark realm of the vampire Strahd is an extradimensional demiplane, created by the Dark Powers and encompassing the land of Barovia. The Winged variant giving a fly speed for tieflings is not legal. After explaining this to the players, explain it's a gothic horror setting, tell them to think Bram Stoker's Dracula, Castlevania etc for character inspiration. Acting, storytelling, and oration are all valid performance abilities. 0000005062 00000 n One morning, their father and their uncle took them fishing on Lake Zarovich. Share them with anyone. The rare elf subrace gives you no mechanical benefits. 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The Curse of Strahd. Any Domain of Dread is a fascinating setting for an adventure; each is a limited sandbox for player characters to explore encompassed by the Mists. You have anger management issues! Curse of Strahd: Character Options Harrowing Event d10 Event 1 A monster that slaughtered dozens of innocent people spared your life, and you don't know why. Druids are also good for ancestry abilities, as the Land circles provide a lot of options for different bloodlines. I see. Factions are likely to take a lesser part of the Curse of Strahd storyline, but are still important if you play through adventures from other seasons. purchasing our adventures and supplements in our shop. Only service to your patron keeps you from succumbing to madness. Read this first to learn why you shouldn't. Youve always had problems controlling your temper, and are notorious for getting into fights. You wont be able to play those adventures until your character has reached those levels but there are lots of other adventures you can play! Filters PC NPC PLAYER CHARACTERS Azuron Soheil. How will character creation work. You may successfully make a living off your art, or it may be your primary hobby. You may or may not be highly educated, but you likely make a living working with your hands (farming, mining, woodworking, etc). First of all, the Roll20 Curse of Strahd conversion includes the Castle Ravenloft maps and Tarokka deck addon, so no need to buy them separately. There is no escape, not without first defeating the seemingly unstoppable vampire Strahd Von Zarovich. Their chosen Oath should reflect the aims of this outside force. Soldier- May substitute land vehicle proficiency with firearm proficiency. You make a living breaking into places and taking stuff that doesnt belong to you. May substitute Survival, Stealth and/or Nature for Medicine or Religion proficiencies. Lighting splits the clouds overhead, casting stark white light across him. ._12xlue8dQ1odPw1J81FIGQ{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle} Character background. Character Creation Sorcerer Origin:Inner Darkness, New Background Options The main themes of Curse of Strahd are being isolated and stuck in a strange, scary, and unforgiving place, trying to survive, and trying to escape. (See the Haunted One background for ideas). example: Your character mightknow that the Wizards of Krynn havedeveloped dark magics thattaint dragon eggs, or that the world of Eberron has great flying ships powered by elementals. A few miscellaneous notes on locations, things to remember, and further suggestions: Castle Ravenloft is a massive dungeon crawl that will drain your characters resources, but they may never need to go there. vYUbsQ[[-xA^WxM^|tK|C[;RBRB1CNWK0L//afAf@S)j If appropriate, you may substitute proficiency in Religion with proficiency in Occult. Or maybe youre just in good physical shape and can keep your cool in a fight. .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} Starting Equipment: Badge, uniform or street clothes, car/horse/bicycle/motorcycle, sidearm (pistol), handcuffs (manacles), cell phone, wallet with ID and Wealth d4. Totem Warriors will need some explanation, but since you dont choose a Path until 3rd level, you can work with the DM to include something in the adventure that grants you an affinity to a certain animal. However, pretty much any kind of supernatural bloodline could produce sorcerous ability, so if you want to define where your powers came from, here are some ideas: Warlock: Warlocks are pretty straightforward. 0000078739 00000 n You may choose a harrowing event thats not listed on the table. I am available on my Discord server for help with character creation and questions before the game begins. 0000068875 00000 n Even if your character knows nothing of druidics and magic when starting the adventure, they should still have some wilderness experience or affinity. 0000087026 00000 n Keeping level 1 characters alive is no small task, and "Death House" monsters have high armor classes and hit hard. You will be expected to create your character on Roll20 or D&D Beyond before session 1 starts. Celebrity- Youre famous! Unravel the mysteries of Ravenloft in this dread adventure for the world's greatest roleplaying game. If you pick a Fighting Style your character has no experience with, its assumed hes just a prodigy and will discover his natural abilities when he first wields the appropriate weapon. The campaign will be gritty, graphic, and all things go. Updated: Editied based on the Unearthed Arcana: Ranger Rework. 0000008069 00000 n Your characters' real world histories will come into play in the game. You thought you were going crazy, but the magic is definitely real. Have a pre-game session where everyone at the table contributes details about the world they come from and decides how they know each other. Your research has discovered patterns in the stories that seem to have unusual effects on others. Dont forget cosmetic spell modifications (outlined in chapter 2). /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/TopicLinksContainer.3b33fc17a17cec1345d4_.css.map*/Where they come from is honestly not super important because they will be leaving that setting behind for the entirety of the campaign, and they'll be trapped in Barovia until they either kill Strahd or all die. Salesman- You work in sales, retail, customer service or some other job that requires you to be friendly and personable pretty much all the time. 0000015902 00000 n Its time for the fourth season of theD&D Adventurers Leagueto begin. The Vampyr is a mysterious entity that first spread the secret of vampirism and is responsible for Strahd's curse. Note that Aarakocra are not legal. U%_ .9atR|wh/iiL,| >* endstream endobj 25 0 obj <> endobj 26 0 obj <>stream Before "Death House" youll likely want to run one of the initial adventure hooks: Plea For Help, Mysterious Visitors, Werewolves in the Mist, and Creeping Fog. Tatyana's death and Strahd's curse. Death House session 1: Report and DM Notes, Adventures, Designer Assumptions, and GM Capabilities. Instrument with which you are proficient which you are likely a black belt in something Ravenloft. Breaking into places and taking stuff that doesnt belong to you These changes. 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