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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? You might have military, police or leadership experience, and you know how to give orders. But first, a warning to players: youre now treading through the Mists and into spoiler territorybeware! 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. Strahd is the Darklord whose dominion is Barovia, but beyond him are the Dark Powers, the omnipotent and immortal beings that control the Mists of Ravenloft and all of the Domains of Dread, each housing its own horrible Darklord. You must choose a legal background according to your story origin. you will have instant access to your previous versions. Recommended origin: Wild Magic. Watch the Dice, Camera Action! 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Members of the Zhentarim or Lords Alliance may choose to be Lawful Evil. The nature of this deal can be discovered throughout the adventure. You might be a professor, a research librarian, or just someone who really likes reading. Monk: While monks focus on martial arts, they have several abilities that can be considered magical. Starting Equipment: Street clothes, medical bag (healers kit), cell phone, wallet with ID and medical license, Wealth d6. Read this first to learn why you shouldn't! Recommended paths: Either, but confirm Totem with DM. Where do you originate? 4M/%K%=)x~ Barovia is an ironic twist of Strahds desires where the people and land itself act out an endless cycle of despair and horror, and by defeating Strahd they may only save Barovia for a short period of time. You should define the nature of your deal, at least in broad terms, in your backstory. In the first edition of thePlayers Guideduring the Tyranny season, characters could start with maximum gold and select their own equipment. Generators. This time, it was clear that Patrina craved Strahd's power and that Strahd would. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. We think you'll have a much more enjoyable experience. There is no escape, not without first defeating the seemingly unstoppable vampire Strahd Von Zarovich. Even if they survive to the final basement battle and reveal, the chase upstairs and the houses own mechanisms may well kill them. It is appropriate for any character or campaign . These are the official backgrounds available. Have fun storming the castle! Characters start with the starting equipment determined by your class and background. 0000004360 00000 n Something owns you, and you got magic abilities out of the deal. m@/Zw&?eDs$4itCZO joining the sa forums will remove this big ad, the annoying underlined ads, and stupid interstitial ads!! Before running the hook, establish who the player characters are and how/if they know each other in their initial setting. These are just examples, feel free to make up your own crazy reasons for why your guy has superpowers. The Dungeons & Dragons SRD rules are available by search in the sidebar, as well as any other content you own and have added to the game via Compendium Sharing. 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. H\n0\/*-HiZtH#@/xqI}HPVvqmgiUQM7}=4c_vPyfg3\p7guJ8`v. Recommended archetype: Either, You are a member of a wiccan coven, a druidic sect or a cult that reveres the natural world or nature spirits. ._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} It grants you unusual abilities that you may or may not be aware of. A supernatural ancestry can explain why you were chosen by said force, but cannot be the sole explanation for your abilities. no risk refund guarantee Id recommendat the leastencouraging your players to long rest. 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! The players I'm about to DM for are new, and in order for them to create good characters, I need to provide them a lot of information (information about the world maybe, the people who are living there, their day to day life, professions and such). 0000009719 00000 n This is a character sheet I worked up for our group playing through Curse of Strahd. ._1QwShihKKlyRXyQSlqYaWW{height:16px;width:16px;vertical-align:bottom}._2X6EB3ZhEeXCh1eIVA64XM{margin-left:3px}._1jNPl3YUk6zbpLWdjaJT1r{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;display:inline-block;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;padding:0 4px}._1jNPl3YUk6zbpLWdjaJT1r._39BEcWjOlYi1QGcJil6-yl{padding:0}._2hSecp_zkPm_s5ddV2htoj{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;display:inline-block;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;margin-left:0;padding:0 4px}._2hSecp_zkPm_s5ddV2htoj._39BEcWjOlYi1QGcJil6-yl{padding:0}._1wzhGvvafQFOWAyA157okr{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:14px;padding:0 4px}._3BPVpMSn5b1vb1yTQuqCRH,._1wzhGvvafQFOWAyA157okr{display:inline-block;height:16px}._3BPVpMSn5b1vb1yTQuqCRH{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-body);border-radius:50%;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;width:16px}._2cvySYWkqJfynvXFOpNc5L{height:10px;width:10px}.aJrgrewN9C8x1Fusdx4hh{padding:2px 8px}._1wj6zoMi6hRP5YhJ8nXWXE{font-size:14px;padding:7px 12px}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y{border-radius:20px}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y:hover{opacity:.85}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y:active{transform:scale(.95)} Hermit- You may be homeless, a permanent wanderer, or a secluded shut-in. Whether you choose to roll randomly or to pick your inheritance, your inheritance can be entirely mundane or possess a minor magical quirk. Starting Equipment: Street clothes, baseball cap & sunglasses (Disguise Kit), cell phone, car or dedicated car service, wallet with ID and Wealth 2d4. No-one can be Neutral Evil or Chaotic Evil. -or- You can use this standard array (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8) and assign them to the abilities you choose. 0000068640 00000 n This is a great lead into Death House, with little additional work required. The Winged variant giving a fly speed for tieflings is not legal. You may successfully make a living off your art, or it may be your primary hobby. 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. Dynamic lighting and the Jukebox are your best friends in a horror game. You may or may not be highly educated, but you likely make a living working with your hands (farming, mining, woodworking, etc). 0000039064 00000 n The ageless Patrina returned to Ravenloft in the hope of winning Strahd's love. My question is: What information do I give them? 0000039179 00000 n May substitute thieves tools proficiency with hacking tools proficiency. This site works best with JavaScript enabled. If youre a new GM preparing to run Curse of Strahd, youll need to know: your players can either start at third level, or they can run through the introductory adventure "Death House." 0000090684 00000 n The daylight spell produces light that is not considered sunlight. While attuned to the Tome of Strahd, you have advantage on saving throws made to resist Strahd's spells and effects. 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. This character chronicler was designed to inspire the creation of player characters for the Curse of Strahd campaign and includes documents for both Dungeon Masters and players alike. At the center of that realm stands the dark castle that is the center of Strahd's powerRavenloft. An Order of the Ghostslayer blood hunter could be a fun tale, though if the paladin leaves it would leave your group very light on recovery abilities. 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. The primary source for the rules is the D&D Adventurers League Players Guide Curse of Strahd. Recommended circle: Land (underdark), You were always a jock, star athlete, all that jazz. 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. This particular subclass goes great with the Haunted One background found in the Curse of Strahd Character Options online supplement. The Curse of Strahd is not really about the characters, but more about the events they are facing, am I right? Cop- You are or were a member of a police force. Recommended path: Berserker. @keyframes ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5{0%{transform:rotate(0deg)}to{transform:rotate(1turn)}}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq{--sizePx:0;font-size:4px;position:relative;text-indent:-9999em;border-radius:50%;border:4px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyTextAlpha20);border-left-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);transform:translateZ(0);animation:ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5 1.1s linear infinite}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq,._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{width:var(--sizePx);height:var(--sizePx)}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{border-radius:50%}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq._2qr28EeyPvBWAsPKl-KuWN{margin:0 auto} Rahadin that the king made the dusk elf an honorary member of his family. The following rules options are either not allowed, or are restricted in some way: The Winged variant granting a fly speed for tieflings is not legal for D&D Adventurers League play. Recommended domains: Any, depends on the cult, Youve been contacted in dreams or in person by some unknown being claiming to know your ultimate destiny. We are playing through the new Curse of Strahd adventure for D&D. We play every Thursday from 3:30 - 7:30 pm Pacific time. New Races DMs and players can decide whether or not to start with it, but either way, players will enter Barovia proper at level three. Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion and Insight or Deception. Decent emergency healing, the warlock's useful sustained damage capabilities, and all the flexibility that comes with Invocations. Unravel the mysteries of Ravenloft in this dread adventure for the world's greatest roleplaying game. The first step to creating a character to play in the Curse of Strahd season is to choose a story origin. 0000009321 00000 n 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. Tool Proficiencies: Appropriate artisans tools. 0000004099 00000 n Criminal- May substitute Sleight of Hand or Intimidation for Stealth proficiency, if applicable. 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. Acting, storytelling, and oration are all valid performance abilities. Recommended tradition: Way of Shadow, You are descended from an outsider of one of the elemental planes. Some games require a character of higher levels. All races in the Players Handbookare legal. However, here are some ideas: Sorcerer: You do not have to justify your sorcerer abilities, maybe you just woke up one morning with superpowers. Wallet with ID and Wealth d4. ._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa{margin-top:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._3EpRuHW1VpLFcj-lugsvP_{color:inherit}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa svg._31U86fGhtxsxdGmOUf3KOM{color:inherit;fill:inherit;padding-right:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._2mk9m3mkUAeEGtGQLNCVsJ{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;color:inherit} 0000020879 00000 n Druids are also good for ancestry abilities, as the Land circles provide a lot of options for different bloodlines. A Horror Adventure for Levels 1-10. '/W+9cB[ You do not roll for starting wealth. Right now, the party consists of a Barb/Druid who rages into a bear, a Bladesinger wizard, and ranged artificer, and a Paladin. Aside from that, it's always handy to have a cleric. 19 0 obj <> endobj xref 19 71 0000000016 00000 n Either way, youve devoted a good chunk of your life to your craft. Recommended patron: Any, You witnessed or were the victim of some kind of supernatural attack. The inheritor background requires additional guidance. Bumping up HP and AC are obvious first choices, but giving him access to a mythic action and regenerated health after initially being reduced to zero may be more fun for your players (and mimics the final form video game boss experience players may be familiar with from other Dracula-inspired vampires). Language: Any one. Notes from a DM who's run CoS twice. CoS is set in its own demiplane, called Barovia, in an area of the Shadowfell called Ravenloft. Acolyte- You may serve a church or temple of a real-world religion, work with a druidic or wiccan circle, or be part of a cult that worships something from D&D lore. 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