It began with strangers in brightly colored wagons — music, laughter, and the scent of exotic spices drifting through the air. They called themselves Vistani, travelers from a distant, hidden land. One evening, they camped just outside Daggerford, their firelight casting strange, dancing shadows. Duchess Morwen of Daggerford has invited you to dinner as she discusses with you these strangers. Why are they here? When do they leave?

Going over to investigate your are welcomed as they mean no harm. They have a story to tell, if you listen to their story, they agree to leave Daggerford behind them. So you join arround their dancing flames and listen intently. As the fire dances to picture the story being told.

“A curse has befallen our noble prince, turning him into a tyrant. We alone have the power to leave his domain. We’ve traveled far and wide to find heroes such as yourselves to end our dread lord’s curse and put his troubled soul to rest. Our leader, Madam Eva, knows all. Will you return to Barovia with us and speak with her?”

They also hand you a sealed letter — the beginning of a journey that may end in glory… or death.

Welcome to Curse of Strahd, a gothic horror Dungeons & Dragons campaign hosted at GameForce Eindhoven. Step into a land where the sun no longer rises, where werewolves howl in the woods, and the vampire lord watches from his castle high above.

You are not just invited.
You are expected.

You are not adventurers, nor heroes. You are a band of barbarians, roaming lands to battle monsters and evil. 🪓😡

You do not seek gold, nor fame. You seek battle and bloodshed! 🪓💥🩸🩸

To seek battle, you make your way through the country of Skallmark. What you find puzzles you greatly:

The first town you reach has been completely abandoned; no soul in sight, and blood in the streets. 🏚️

You travel onward to the second town. Same sight. ...Third town: same. Fourth, fifth and sixth towns? All the same.

As you reach the seventh town, Dunmere, just before dusk, you see it surprisingly inhabited. People allow you inside, they even cheer you inside, all while many people are leaving the town. You wonder what is going on in the lands of Skallmark. 🤔🏰🤷

The next day, at dawn, a black fog looms over the outskirts and magically seals the town gates. The few people still in town begin to panic and hurry inside! 🌬️☁️☁️

A helpful innkeeper explains what's going to happen: The Curse of Malgrath the Dusk Tyrant is upon Dunmere.

When night sets in, the horde of Malgrath will descend upon the town — and every person they kill, rises up and joins the horde when the curse moves on to the next town. No town has ever survived. Tonight, the final phase of the curse reaches Dunmere. 🧌🧟

You are not heroes, scholars, or chosen ones. You are Barbarians: raiders, berserkers, hunters, pit-fighters, and warriors too stubborn to die quietly. The only known way to break the curse is simple, and this is why the citizens cheered for you: 

Survive until dawn. At least one of you. 🤕

Expect the session to be combat-heavy. The rest is up to you. ⚔️😉👍

The following is applicable when making a character:

• You will play a barbarian. Just barbarian: no multiclasses.
• Level 7.
• Use 2024 rules.
• All official content is allowed.
• No homebrew & No Unearth Arcana.
• For ability scores use Standard Array or Point Buy.
• For HP use average.
• Custom Lineage / Races etc. from Tasha's are allowed.

Side notes:

• Most important is having fun.
• If you have a question, don't hesitate to send me a message on Discord (@Savanc (Sander)).

The story continues.