Jul 24, 2024 10:10 am
Would enjoy playing- if someone drops out please consider making a waitlist?
Last edited July 24, 2024 1:49 pm
[Closed] D&D 5e: Curse of Strahd
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Jul 25, 2024 3:53 am
Apologies for the wait. After much consideration, I have decided to welcome these players to the game: @MaJunior, @Mathfuric, @Shorty, @Quilltid, and @CherokeeWind. Each of them will be receiving an invitation shortly. Thank you to everyone who applied; even if you didn't get in, I will be creating a waitlist in case anyone drops out, and I will be hosting more 5e games in the future.
Last edited July 25, 2024 6:48 pm
Sep 18, 2024 5:37 am
This game is back open with one vacancy after a player became inactive. The four remaining PCs are still in Death House (a haunted house which is the introductory dungeon), so the new PC will be able to catch up quickly with the rest of the party. Pinging the following applicants who are on the waitlist: @Arrcher101, @valdattaMadun, @SenorDeebs. I have also received a PM application from @alhoon.
These applicants will get priority, but other applications are always welcome.
P.S.
SenorDeebs: I waitlisted you because I enjoy your usual character writing, but I would need a formal application from you.
alhoon: I got your PM, but I would need a formal application from you as well.
These applicants will get priority, but other applications are always welcome.
P.S.
SenorDeebs: I waitlisted you because I enjoy your usual character writing, but I would need a formal application from you.
alhoon: I got your PM, but I would need a formal application from you as well.
Last edited September 18, 2024 5:44 am
Sep 18, 2024 3:29 pm
Hello. I am very new to this forum. Is me saying the following a formal application, or do I need anything else?
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Application:
I would love to share this story with you and the party!
You say everyone is welcome in your table, so here it is: I am not a Native English Speaker, but I am proficient in English, especially written form. I do not live in USA, I am several hours ahead from USA time (I am GMT+2). I am also on the slightly older side (I assume) for players of 5e so I may not be caught up with all the Gen-Z language quirks. However, I have been playing in English forums and games for decades without any issue at all, and my English are good enough that many people assume I am a native English Speaker.
(1) what excites you most about this module,
Long time Ravenloft player, in fact, playing Ravenloft on and off since 1998. I have read bits and pieces from Curse of Strahd but I found the adventure to be so good that I stopped reading it early on, because I want to enjoy it as a player.
(2) a character concept you may have,
I would be interested in playing a Dwarf Cleric, Neutral Good to Chaotic Good. A bit unconventional, a bit controversial, but someone that is fundamentally good - even with some flaws.
(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!
I would love to explore how a generally good and moral character would behave in situations where the right thing to do may not be the good thing to do. I would also simply want to explore and enjoy some Gothic horror elements, like "sins of the father", a world where good/evil are absolute where my character sees shades of gray etc.
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Application:
I would love to share this story with you and the party!
You say everyone is welcome in your table, so here it is: I am not a Native English Speaker, but I am proficient in English, especially written form. I do not live in USA, I am several hours ahead from USA time (I am GMT+2). I am also on the slightly older side (I assume) for players of 5e so I may not be caught up with all the Gen-Z language quirks. However, I have been playing in English forums and games for decades without any issue at all, and my English are good enough that many people assume I am a native English Speaker.
(1) what excites you most about this module,
Long time Ravenloft player, in fact, playing Ravenloft on and off since 1998. I have read bits and pieces from Curse of Strahd but I found the adventure to be so good that I stopped reading it early on, because I want to enjoy it as a player.
(2) a character concept you may have,
I would be interested in playing a Dwarf Cleric, Neutral Good to Chaotic Good. A bit unconventional, a bit controversial, but someone that is fundamentally good - even with some flaws.
(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!
I would love to explore how a generally good and moral character would behave in situations where the right thing to do may not be the good thing to do. I would also simply want to explore and enjoy some Gothic horror elements, like "sins of the father", a world where good/evil are absolute where my character sees shades of gray etc.
Sep 18, 2024 4:47 pm
GeneCortess says:
✅ 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!I have never played this module further than the start really. I'm a rapid posting and good for long term.
(1) I have always wish to explore the Vampire Situation in 5e. I like the air that Curse of Strahd gives.
(2) I have had other characters, but I think this time I would like to explore a barbarian (foreigner) that has been swept up in this mess.
(3) I believe the barbarian's goal would be to free these cursed lands.
Sep 20, 2024 3:21 am
I can reconsider your application, but I'm going to be even more selective than last time since there's only one spot. I will leave the spot open for a week (from the time of my post above, Sep 18 EST) so that the party doesn't spend too long with a vacancy. If it helps, I'm judging each application by the depth and quality of writing, but this time I will consider character concepts that mesh well with the existing party mechanically and narratively.
Sep 20, 2024 12:34 pm
I would like to throw my hat to this one!
(1) what excites you most about this module
It's not only an iconic classic who deserves to be played and enjoyed but it let you explore themes that aren't normally looked at by other settings in DnD. The blurred lines between light and dark, between evil and good cast long shadows that are worthy an exciting to dig into and gives both players and DM a lot of opportunities to develop the characters and the history.
(2)/(3) a character concept you may have / the themes you hope to explore with this character
At this point, when you already have a party playing and going, but not knowing who had to quit... I am not sure which concept would be better suited for the party, and I am open to play anything it's more needed/suitable for the current party, but here are a couple of ideas:
Beware, possible triggers inside the spoilers.
(1) what excites you most about this module
It's not only an iconic classic who deserves to be played and enjoyed but it let you explore themes that aren't normally looked at by other settings in DnD. The blurred lines between light and dark, between evil and good cast long shadows that are worthy an exciting to dig into and gives both players and DM a lot of opportunities to develop the characters and the history.
(2)/(3) a character concept you may have / the themes you hope to explore with this character
At this point, when you already have a party playing and going, but not knowing who had to quit... I am not sure which concept would be better suited for the party, and I am open to play anything it's more needed/suitable for the current party, but here are a couple of ideas:
Beware, possible triggers inside the spoilers.
[ +- ] Lenn Krane
As a child Lenn's father once gave settler to a passing knight. The big horse, the armor, the long, bright, sharpen sword... and the manners of the knight left a enduring impression in the young kid. From that day on he only wanted to be a knight. Go on adventures and fight evil and dragons and help innocent people. So determined he was that convinced the sargeant of the militia of his hamlet, a retired soldier, to teach him how to fight. But he was never able to end his training, for as he was training to go out and fight evil, evil came to him. One dreadful night, when the full moon was obscured by heavy clouds, a vampire came down the hamlet. His farm was the first to be targeted. The vampire, starving, attacked Lenn's sister. He awoke and grabbed his sword but when he saw the vampire grabbing his sister, sucking the life out of her, he froze. His sister begged him for help, but he couldn't move. The vampire looked at him, dropped her sister and with a disdainful movement of his hand put his sword away and drank of him too. Other villagers came but with the same fate as Lenn. They were mere sheeps to the vampire to feed on. But Lenn wasn't dead, not yet. He grabbed her sisters hand, who had a pendant of the moon Goodness on it. She always prayed her for protection. So he did. He prayed and asked for his sister, for his parents, for have th strength and courage to fight that creature, to clean his shame. A sinlge beam of moonlight broke the clouds and gently touched the dying young man.
OOC:
The idea is a Dhampir vengance paladin, trying to find redemption and fighting against the shame and guilt. The vampire could be Stradh himself or another random or named vampire from another setting before Lenn came to Ravenloft... but this can be talked about later.[ +- ] Jaylan Khulen
Jaylan was incredibly lucky when he obtained the job as a guard in the Sultan's palace. He couldn't believe his luck, when he was appointed to be the guard at the gates of the Sultan's daughter chambers. He wouldn't dare to enter, or to ask to be an eunuch inside, but he was able to get a glimpse of the beauty of the daughter when she passed by when the obligations of her position made her leave that wing of the castle. And he was one of the guards that had to escort her and her enroute. When she first touched him, a mere touch in his forearm, almost casual, but the intent in her eyes, the fire burning on them, leaved a scorching mark on his very soul. In that moment he knew he was really favored by the Gods. Only if he knew.
Despite everything princess Inayah and he fell in love. He was able to sneak into her gardens from time to time, thanks mainly to the aid of her maiden who turned the eunuchs away, that gave the two young lovers to know each other and time to dream as only first lovers are able to dream. They wished to escape far beyond the Caliphate, perhaps to the lands of the North, and be together forever. Unfortunately the Sultan's wife, Inayah's mother, got terribly sick and neither the sages or the clerics could help her. She passed away and only a few months later, to surprise of everyone, the Sultan choose a new bride. Inayah didn't really liked her, and so, they planned. The night of the wedding, when everyone was celebrating, Jaylan would sneak into her chambers and together they will escape once and for all. To a place when they could be really together, to a place where they could finally let the heat that consume their bodies were they were close engulf the other.
In the shadow of the night Jaylan entered Inayah's bedroom. He was so nervous that he didn't realized that the eunuchs weren't there. He walked towards the bed, whispering her name, when he felt a sudden pain in the back of his head and all went black.
When he regained consciousness, he was tied to a wall by chains. In front of him, upon a stone altar, was Inayah, arms and legs tied to the corners of it by leather straps. The eunuchs were there, the four of them kneeled and chanting. The Sultan's new wife walked to him, with a dagger in her hand, mocked him for being so presumptuous that he thought he could love a noble and scolding him for almost taint her. She needed her to be unspoiled and untouched. His punishment for being so bold will be witness what will be happening to her.
Inalyah cried, asked for help, looked at him, begged to him and her, but to no avail. The witch stabbed her, sacrificing her in a unholy ritual to attract and bound a powerful demon. It wasn't quick. It wasn't pretty. A portal started to open above the altar, above her.
Jaylan screamed with her, cried and begged for mercy and help. He prayed, willing to give anything he had to stop that. "Anything?" a voice whispered in his ears "Anything" he replied. The next moments were confusing, as if he hadn't control of himself. A scimitar appeared in his hands, he was suddenly free from the chains... the screams, the pain, the blood. So much blood.
When the rest of the guards finally entered the hidden chamber, they only found Jaylan cradling Inayah's corpse. The eunuchs and the Sultan's wife rested lifeless at his feet. The only weapon they could find was the dagger used to kill the princess, and apparently the sultan's wife and the eunuchs. Jaylan was accused for the crimes, and sentenced to die. He managed to escape though, and when he was fleeing towards an oasis in the desert the fogs engulfed him...
Despite everything princess Inayah and he fell in love. He was able to sneak into her gardens from time to time, thanks mainly to the aid of her maiden who turned the eunuchs away, that gave the two young lovers to know each other and time to dream as only first lovers are able to dream. They wished to escape far beyond the Caliphate, perhaps to the lands of the North, and be together forever. Unfortunately the Sultan's wife, Inayah's mother, got terribly sick and neither the sages or the clerics could help her. She passed away and only a few months later, to surprise of everyone, the Sultan choose a new bride. Inayah didn't really liked her, and so, they planned. The night of the wedding, when everyone was celebrating, Jaylan would sneak into her chambers and together they will escape once and for all. To a place when they could be really together, to a place where they could finally let the heat that consume their bodies were they were close engulf the other.
In the shadow of the night Jaylan entered Inayah's bedroom. He was so nervous that he didn't realized that the eunuchs weren't there. He walked towards the bed, whispering her name, when he felt a sudden pain in the back of his head and all went black.
When he regained consciousness, he was tied to a wall by chains. In front of him, upon a stone altar, was Inayah, arms and legs tied to the corners of it by leather straps. The eunuchs were there, the four of them kneeled and chanting. The Sultan's new wife walked to him, with a dagger in her hand, mocked him for being so presumptuous that he thought he could love a noble and scolding him for almost taint her. She needed her to be unspoiled and untouched. His punishment for being so bold will be witness what will be happening to her.
Inalyah cried, asked for help, looked at him, begged to him and her, but to no avail. The witch stabbed her, sacrificing her in a unholy ritual to attract and bound a powerful demon. It wasn't quick. It wasn't pretty. A portal started to open above the altar, above her.
Jaylan screamed with her, cried and begged for mercy and help. He prayed, willing to give anything he had to stop that. "Anything?" a voice whispered in his ears "Anything" he replied. The next moments were confusing, as if he hadn't control of himself. A scimitar appeared in his hands, he was suddenly free from the chains... the screams, the pain, the blood. So much blood.
When the rest of the guards finally entered the hidden chamber, they only found Jaylan cradling Inayah's corpse. The eunuchs and the Sultan's wife rested lifeless at his feet. The only weapon they could find was the dagger used to kill the princess, and apparently the sultan's wife and the eunuchs. Jaylan was accused for the crimes, and sentenced to die. He managed to escape though, and when he was fleeing towards an oasis in the desert the fogs engulfed him...
OOC:
Jaylan is meant to be an hexblade/warlock full of sadness, ire and mistrust for the laws and those in power. Last edited September 20, 2024 12:34 pm
Sep 22, 2024 9:45 pm
Bit late but here's mine application.
1. Strahd is one of the only 3 modern DnD modules I hear good things about and Ravenloft demiplane seems interesting.
2. A middle aged cleric who never had the faith required for anything other than basic blessings and has begun to doubt whether he can really make a difference in the world
3. To show that he can indeed change at least some lifes for the better
1. Strahd is one of the only 3 modern DnD modules I hear good things about and Ravenloft demiplane seems interesting.
2. A middle aged cleric who never had the faith required for anything other than basic blessings and has begun to doubt whether he can really make a difference in the world
3. To show that he can indeed change at least some lifes for the better
Last edited September 22, 2024 9:45 pm
Sep 25, 2024 12:44 pm
How to Apply. Post below: (1) what excites you most about this module,
I would love to see what strahd has in place for us. I love to see vampires and what the curse has(2) a character concept you may have I would love to play a damphir I am not sure the class but maybe a rouge, (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!
I would love to see what strahd has in place for us. I love to see vampires and what the curse has(2) a character concept you may have I would love to play a damphir I am not sure the class but maybe a rouge, (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!
Sep 27, 2024 4:43 am
A bit late, but I have decided to welcome @Arrcher101 to the game. Invite coming soon, but if for any reason you can't accept then the spot will remain open. Everyone who applied so far has now been added to the waitlist; since the game isn't first-come-first-served anyway, you will be considered for open spots equally. I apologize for any confusion the old system may have caused.
Oct 24, 2025 7:08 pm
Hello everyone, two of our players have gone missing for some time which means that this game is back open for applications. I will personally invite/PM everyone who has been on the waiting list as well as leave this thread open for a week or two, depending on engagement. The party is currently escaping the Death House, the first dungeon of the module. New players will be introduced once the party escapes and enters the realm of Barovia proper. Additionally, I will be increasing the posting rate of this game from 1/week to 3/week, so keep this in mind when deciding to join.
As a reminder, I want to be clear about why and how I’m choosing which players to accept. I am looking for depth and quality of writing, especially if a character concept surprises me or subverts my expectations.
As a reminder, I want to be clear about why and how I’m choosing which players to accept. I am looking for depth and quality of writing, especially if a character concept surprises me or subverts my expectations.
Last edited October 24, 2025 7:08 pm
Oct 24, 2025 9:23 pm
Should you fail to get the perfect apps, this make do one is availible. I perfer a faster but posting rate but I can deal with a slower one.
Oct 24, 2025 11:21 pm
As much as I have run this adventure (first in AD&D 1e as I6 Ravenloft, then in 2e as House of Strahd, then Expedition to Castle Ravenloft in 3.5), I have never experienced it from a player's perspective. I have run it in various incarnations at least two dozen times, but I have never been through it as a player. For that reason, I am tempted to apply, even though it is 5e.
Oct 25, 2025 12:20 am
I am very much interested! As people have already said, CoS seems to be pretty highly praised, and I'm at the very least interested in the atmosphere of the adventure. Having looked a bit of the game y'all have run so far I'm also a fan of your DMing style!
Character-wise I'm flexible depending on what would fit the party/what you have in mind the best. The first idea that I feel attached to is a cleric. I don't know overly much about the setting, but Ezra seems like an interesting deity. My character would see their domain as a power for the good of the people of Ravenloft, but I like that her true nature is obscure. Leaves a lot of room for varied reactions to their faith (and for self-doubt...) I would likely go with the twilight domain.
I don't know much about the specifics, but given the gothic-horror aesthetic I think hope against hopeless circumstances is something that would fit my concept. I wouldn't want to play a happy-go-lucky character, necessarily, but someone who desperately wants to do some good in a place utterly devoid of it.
If you're interested enough that you'd like me to expand further, let me know! Again, you seem to be running a good game so I'd be more than happy to put in a bit of work to get my foot in the door.
Character-wise I'm flexible depending on what would fit the party/what you have in mind the best. The first idea that I feel attached to is a cleric. I don't know overly much about the setting, but Ezra seems like an interesting deity. My character would see their domain as a power for the good of the people of Ravenloft, but I like that her true nature is obscure. Leaves a lot of room for varied reactions to their faith (and for self-doubt...) I would likely go with the twilight domain.
I don't know much about the specifics, but given the gothic-horror aesthetic I think hope against hopeless circumstances is something that would fit my concept. I wouldn't want to play a happy-go-lucky character, necessarily, but someone who desperately wants to do some good in a place utterly devoid of it.
If you're interested enough that you'd like me to expand further, let me know! Again, you seem to be running a good game so I'd be more than happy to put in a bit of work to get my foot in the door.
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Oct 25, 2025 12:44 am
If this helps the two surviving characters are;
- Dwarf Paladin
- Tiefling Monk/Rouge
- Dwarf Paladin
- Tiefling Monk/Rouge
Oct 25, 2025 3:46 am
If Mathfuric is involved, I suppose I will apply. I would be most interested in playing a class I seldom play: a wizard. Shaelyn is a Wizard of the Arcane Tradition of Transmutation. She is a native Barovian (if that is acceptable) whose brother went on an expedition to Castle Ravenloft and never returned. She would be seeking to find out what happened to her brother.
(1) What excites me most? The prospect of experiencing this adventure from the other side of the screen. If it makes a difference, I have not read or run the 5e adventure, though I am very familiar with previous incarnations, and I am very good at separating character knowledge and player knowledge.
(2) As stated above, Shaelyn is a Transmuter seeking to learn the fate of her brother.
(3) Shaelyn became an adventurer to find out her brother's fate. While money and magic are good means to an end, her main focus is finding or avenging her brother.
(1) What excites me most? The prospect of experiencing this adventure from the other side of the screen. If it makes a difference, I have not read or run the 5e adventure, though I am very familiar with previous incarnations, and I am very good at separating character knowledge and player knowledge.
(2) As stated above, Shaelyn is a Transmuter seeking to learn the fate of her brother.
(3) Shaelyn became an adventurer to find out her brother's fate. While money and magic are good means to an end, her main focus is finding or avenging her brother.
Oct 25, 2025 7:23 pm
In reference to my earlier post, I remain interested, specifically as a half-elven ranger.
I’d like playing in this module in order to explore the world of Ravenloft, one of my long-held DND interests ever since I was a kid playing ADnD. I find it a challenge, coming up with characters from Forgotten Realms, who now function completely outside of the Forgotten Realms. Who he is and how he got there, and what he looks forward to - so, this part is fun, for me.
Conceptually, my character, Tram, is an outlander trained to fight against undead foes. Zombies from Ravenloft destroyed his homeland. He managed to follow them back through the mists, has tracked them thusly, and now seeks his revenge.
I look forward to exploring how far Tram will go, in order to bring low his favored enemy. I’d also like to see him eventually establish a name for himself, perhaps have a land to warden, and become an important adventurer in a strange land.
Cheers everyone. :)
I’d like playing in this module in order to explore the world of Ravenloft, one of my long-held DND interests ever since I was a kid playing ADnD. I find it a challenge, coming up with characters from Forgotten Realms, who now function completely outside of the Forgotten Realms. Who he is and how he got there, and what he looks forward to - so, this part is fun, for me.
Conceptually, my character, Tram, is an outlander trained to fight against undead foes. Zombies from Ravenloft destroyed his homeland. He managed to follow them back through the mists, has tracked them thusly, and now seeks his revenge. I look forward to exploring how far Tram will go, in order to bring low his favored enemy. I’d also like to see him eventually establish a name for himself, perhaps have a land to warden, and become an important adventurer in a strange land.
Cheers everyone. :)
Last edited October 26, 2025 2:08 pm
Oct 25, 2025 8:20 pm
Hey hello!! In case this is still open:
1. The balance of light and darkness. Theres something very inspiring to me about the story of Barovia - how even though life in it is so bleak and dismal, there's still people pushing to bring some parts of it to light. People will always fight for good, even with everything against them! (Also the possible corruption. . . Brrrr)
2. Mirabelle Whitlocke: Once an apprentice to a great wizard, upon his death this Elven disguised Changeling took his book and set out to obtain more and more knowledge - ultimately using it to help people, when her master before would hoard the information for himself.
3. How Knowledge is withheld from the masses - weither good or bad, keeping what you view as your worst parts from those around you, how knowledge can corrupt you, the draw of power
No matter if I'm chosen or not, I hope you have a lovely game!!
1. The balance of light and darkness. Theres something very inspiring to me about the story of Barovia - how even though life in it is so bleak and dismal, there's still people pushing to bring some parts of it to light. People will always fight for good, even with everything against them! (Also the possible corruption. . . Brrrr)
2. Mirabelle Whitlocke: Once an apprentice to a great wizard, upon his death this Elven disguised Changeling took his book and set out to obtain more and more knowledge - ultimately using it to help people, when her master before would hoard the information for himself.
3. How Knowledge is withheld from the masses - weither good or bad, keeping what you view as your worst parts from those around you, how knowledge can corrupt you, the draw of power
No matter if I'm chosen or not, I hope you have a lovely game!!
Oct 26, 2025 9:01 pm
I've always wanted to play Curse of Strahd, so if this is still open I'd like to throw my hat into the ring as well.
The character I think I will propose is Maryah, my Tiefling Divine Soul Sorcerer. A born healer and gentle soul, she grew up an orphan on the streets of Waterdeep (or whatever major city is convenient) and only discovered her latent magical talent after she spent the absolute last of her pitiful savings healing a bird with a broken wing, an act that was recognized by Ilmater (or another dirty of mercy). Still grappling with her new sorcerous powers, the meaning of said powers, some internalized anti-Tiefling prejudice and an abysmally low self esteem, she's out on her own with little more than the clothes on her back, a songbird with a freshly healed wing, the blessing of a god of mercy, and the desire to heal whatever she can.
Mechanically she trends towards healing and buffing rather than damaging, but she'll still have access to some blasting.
The character I think I will propose is Maryah, my Tiefling Divine Soul Sorcerer. A born healer and gentle soul, she grew up an orphan on the streets of Waterdeep (or whatever major city is convenient) and only discovered her latent magical talent after she spent the absolute last of her pitiful savings healing a bird with a broken wing, an act that was recognized by Ilmater (or another dirty of mercy). Still grappling with her new sorcerous powers, the meaning of said powers, some internalized anti-Tiefling prejudice and an abysmally low self esteem, she's out on her own with little more than the clothes on her back, a songbird with a freshly healed wing, the blessing of a god of mercy, and the desire to heal whatever she can.
Mechanically she trends towards healing and buffing rather than damaging, but she'll still have access to some blasting.
Last edited October 26, 2025 9:22 pm
Oct 28, 2025 8:46 pm
@WhtKnt: That’s so cool, I definitely prefer 1e and 2e these days, and I’d love to run the original Ravenloft or Pharaoh one day. Curse of Strahd has been on my bucket list for a long time; I just love the deep, expansive lore from over forty years of lore.
Great application, I love the idea of a native Barovian PC. Now that the party is deeper in, I want to open up the opportunity to play natives of Barovia, the other Domains of Dread, and even other Material Planes. And I must say that a good revenge quest is always fun for the DM to use for emotional twists and turns, so I’d love to workshop that with you.
@Snomin: First of all, thank you! I appreciate the kind words. I definitely want to get deeper into Ravenloft lore. As WhiteDwarf said above, I love seeing characters from other settings become hopelessly lost in Ravenloft fish-out-of-water style. Now that the party is deeper into Ravenloft, I want to expand on the lore slowly and subtly. If you could expand a little more on your application, than would be great! It looks like the game is getting full really quickly, but I’d love to have you on the waiting list.
@WhiteDwarf: Another great application. I resonate with the themes of being a fish out of water and the constant struggle against undead and the supernatural. And thinking about the late game and your overall character arc is always fun and something I look for in players.
@EctoplasmicSoda: Love the concept, a changeling would be fun in this game. Knowledge as power is a big theme across Ravenloft's history. In the original, the villagers thought Strahd was the 12th of his line instead of the same immortal vampire that started ruling over them ~400 years ago. Many of the peasants in 5e are still kept in darkness and confusion, and a huge part of the emotional core of the module is rescuing them.
@roughhouse_mafia: Great concept. Curse of Strahd is a very challenging module, and already the current party is taking a beating. They could use all the healing they can get.
Thank you all for the great applications so far! I am also keeping in touch with the players I invited. I will keep this thread open until Friday, October 31st (Halloween) and then decide whom to accept. Feel free to keep applying and asking questions, because even if I can't fit you in I can add you to the waitlist!
Great application, I love the idea of a native Barovian PC. Now that the party is deeper in, I want to open up the opportunity to play natives of Barovia, the other Domains of Dread, and even other Material Planes. And I must say that a good revenge quest is always fun for the DM to use for emotional twists and turns, so I’d love to workshop that with you.
@Snomin: First of all, thank you! I appreciate the kind words. I definitely want to get deeper into Ravenloft lore. As WhiteDwarf said above, I love seeing characters from other settings become hopelessly lost in Ravenloft fish-out-of-water style. Now that the party is deeper into Ravenloft, I want to expand on the lore slowly and subtly. If you could expand a little more on your application, than would be great! It looks like the game is getting full really quickly, but I’d love to have you on the waiting list.
@WhiteDwarf: Another great application. I resonate with the themes of being a fish out of water and the constant struggle against undead and the supernatural. And thinking about the late game and your overall character arc is always fun and something I look for in players.
@EctoplasmicSoda: Love the concept, a changeling would be fun in this game. Knowledge as power is a big theme across Ravenloft's history. In the original, the villagers thought Strahd was the 12th of his line instead of the same immortal vampire that started ruling over them ~400 years ago. Many of the peasants in 5e are still kept in darkness and confusion, and a huge part of the emotional core of the module is rescuing them.
@roughhouse_mafia: Great concept. Curse of Strahd is a very challenging module, and already the current party is taking a beating. They could use all the healing they can get.
Thank you all for the great applications so far! I am also keeping in touch with the players I invited. I will keep this thread open until Friday, October 31st (Halloween) and then decide whom to accept. Feel free to keep applying and asking questions, because even if I can't fit you in I can add you to the waitlist!
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