Skipping the occasional meal or good nights sleep is not particularly detrimental to you. 0000005062 00000 n H\n0\/*-HiZtH#@/xqI}HPVvqmgiUQM7}=4c_vPyfg3\p7guJ8`v. It was released on March 15, 2016 and is based on the Ravenloft module published in 1983 . The module also includes the Tarokka card decks using the Roll20 interface to shuffle and deal, as well as the deck of illusions, which appears in the adventure. You may only select spells from legal rules sources according to your story origin. This adventure hook leads into the Tarokka deck reading with Madam Eva very well, but not "Death House.". Curse of Strahd was the first project I worked on as a Roll20 content conversion contractor in 2017 and the first Wizards of the Coast storyline I ever played (my ranger survived Death House in a particularly cutthroat way), so its a sentimental storyline for me. you will have instant access to your previous versions. hb`````/b`c`0 @16Wf_mQ$4yF,|7^BR 0[ "8.@dc!`y,S?10Hc`mib{! ._1aTW4bdYQHgSZJe7BF2-XV{display:-ms-grid;display:grid;-ms-grid-columns:auto auto 42px;grid-template-columns:auto auto 42px;column-gap:12px}._3b9utyKN3e_kzVZ5ngPqAu,._21RLQh5PvUhC6vOKoFeHUP{font-size:16px;font-weight:500;line-height:20px}._21RLQh5PvUhC6vOKoFeHUP:before{content:"";margin-right:4px;color:#46d160}._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK,._244EzVTQLL3kMNnB03VmxK{display:inline-block;word-break:break-word}._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK{font-weight:500}._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK,._244EzVTQLL3kMNnB03VmxK{font-size:12px;line-height:16px}._244EzVTQLL3kMNnB03VmxK{font-weight:400;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin-top:13px;margin-bottom:2px}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO ._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:16px;margin-right:4px;margin-left:4px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO .je4sRPuSI6UPjZt_xGz8y{border-radius:4px;box-sizing:border-box;height:21px;width:21px}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO .je4sRPuSI6UPjZt_xGz8y:nth-child(2),._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO .je4sRPuSI6UPjZt_xGz8y:nth-child(3){margin-left:-9px} May substitute Survival, Stealth and/or Nature for Medicine or Religion proficiencies. With Roll20 as your virtual tabletop, your adventures are limitless. The PC party is already established, your character's background should take this into account. 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. The daylight spell produces light that is not considered sunlight. 0000004360 00000 n Exoticplayer character races (dragonborn, gnomes,half-orcs, kenku, tabaxi, etc) are almost always Outlanders. 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). Where do you originate? Jewlery-making, glasswork or delicate metal work. However, here are some ideas: Sorcerer: You do not have to justify your sorcerer abilities, maybe you just woke up one morning with superpowers. After all: their ally or an artifact may be very nearby! She was taken to Sigil by the Vistani, where she grew up. From there, they must find a way to escape. You can find this resource in Appendix A: Character Options, and I'm talking specifically about the Character Background: Haunted One. 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. 0000008739 00000 n The five factions are: You may find your faction sending you on special or secret missions during adventures. Recommended path: Battle Master, You have some kind of supernatural ancestry, or you encountered something supernatural in your past that granted you magical ability. 0000008764 00000 n Rogue: Literally anyone can be a rogue, so this class can be chosen without justifying its abilities. Since rangers dont receive supernatural abilities until 2nd level, magical ability does not have to be justified in your backstory if your character is unaware of these abilities. 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Your character might not even realize their powers until starting the adventure. I'm a new DM and new to D&D in general (my only D&D experience is watching all of Dimension 20 and DMing LMoP and a short homebrew) and I've started reading Curse of Strahd in order to DM it. Skill Proficiencies: Investigation and Deception, Insight, History, Nature, Medicine or Religion. Play games anywhere. Hz'G endstream endobj 29 0 obj <> endobj 30 0 obj <>stream Recommended circle: Land (forest), You have dark elven ancestry in your family tree. 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 - Why you shouldn't start ANOTHER thread about DDB not giving away free redeems on your hardcopy book purchases. Redneck- Youre from a rural small-town, and dont leave it very often. Have fun storming the castle! The campaign begins with adventurers being drawn into the mysterious mists and emerging in the dark, nightmarish land of Barovia. . Members of the Zhentarim or Lords Alliance may choose to be Lawful Evil. Acting, storytelling, and oration are all valid performance abilities. .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} Here are some ideas: Wizard: Since wizards seek out magical knowledge, your character must already be aware of the existence of the supernatural. If the Sword Coast Adventurers Guide is a legal source for you, the following restrictions apply: Most characters in theForgotten Realmsfollow a deity. U%_ .9atR|wh/iiL,| >* endstream endobj 25 0 obj <> endobj 26 0 obj <>stream They may use a default array (such as 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8) or use the point-buy system described in the rules. Just the mention of the race isnt enough, you need to have access to the full rules, and you are not allowed to use the SCAG and EEPC together. Paladins are excellent combat medics, but if yours leaves that's an Issue.You could split the difference with a Divine Soul sorcerer (eugh) or a Celestial-patron warlock. . You should define the nature of your deal, at least in broad terms, in your backstory. It is appropriate for any character or campaign . Your research has discovered patterns in the stories that seem to have unusual effects on others. You should check them out. Note: Choice of Fighting Style may be deferred until 3rd level at players discretion. 0000002294 00000 n The primary source for the rules is the D&D Adventurers League Players Guide Curse of Strahd. Why you shouldn't start ANOTHER thread about DDB not giving away free redeems on your hardcopy book purchases.Thinking of starting ANOTHER thread asking why Epic Boons haven't been implemented? CHARACTER CREATION RULES Remember, you're making a living, breathing character, not a "build," so begin with concept first and let the rest fall into place! You have anger management issues! Character background. 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. Music and Sound. It can be a creation of yours, the Forgotten Realms, or something else. Last Update: May 15, 2016 15:12. The module contains everything you need to run Curse of Strahd. You have lycanthropic ancestry in your family tree, and sometimes you can't control it. An edited form of these livestream play sessions will also be. Within this product, you'll find 4 different documents to help you prepare for the Curse of Strahd module: Player Primer. Starting Equipment: Street clothes, lighter, cell phone, truck, tool or gaming set, wallet with Wealth d4. Witch, New Class Option Plot Hooks. These are the official backgrounds available. Ireena is useful at level 3 but quickly becomes a real liability on the way to Krezk. Each magic item and named NPC has a distinct handout you can show to your players, and the adventure text interlinks to these, to descriptions of locations, and to included rules text, so you never have to leave the virtual tabletop to look up pale tincture or desecrated ground. Preparing to take a character into Curse of Strahd and having them die in the optional introductory adventure may feel like an anticlimax to your players. May substitute thieves tools proficiency with hacking tools proficiency. Chris Perkins DMs and has done a great job integrating backstories, and adding some to characters who didn't have one. 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Some certification may lift some of the limitations or provide additional options. Obsidian Portal has a lot of really cool features that use JavaScript. Ravenloft is a pocket dimension, and travelers from all worlds can end up there. Just in case someone or something tries to push them down the stairs. Recommended archetype: Hunter, You have fey or lycanthropic ancestry that grants you an affinity with animals. 0000077768 00000 n Home Page; Adventure Log; Wiki; Characters; Maps; Character Quick Search. Choose or roll a reason from the list below: Artist- You are an artist, choose or roll a specialty from the list below. Recommended favored enemy: Beasts. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/IdCard.ea0ac1df4e6491a16d39_.css.map*/._2JU2WQDzn5pAlpxqChbxr7{height:16px;margin-right:8px;width:16px}._3E45je-29yDjfFqFcLCXyH{margin-top:16px}._13YtS_rCnVZG1ns2xaCalg{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._1m5fPZN4q3vKVg9SgU43u2{margin-top:12px}._17A-IdW3j1_fI_pN-8tMV-{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:8px;margin-right:5px}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY{border-radius:20px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0;line-height:16px;padding:3px 10px;text-transform:none}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY:focus{outline:unset} table in the Dungeon Masters Guide. The Curse of Strahd. Mists of Ravenloft A deadly fog surrounds the land . 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. 0000015489 00000 n Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism Kit, Poisoners Kit or Alchemists Tools. No evil characters. I will need backstories but they don't have to be extensive. Character Creation | Curse of Strahd | Obsidian Portal Character Creation Character Creation I will need backstories but they don't have to be extensive. m@/Zw&?eDs$4itCZO The rare elf subrace gives you no mechanical benefits. Map Artisans. Recommended school: Abjuration or Divination, You had a run-in with the undead, and sought the knowledge to defy death. Filters PC NPC abbey x 1 bartender x 1 berez x 2 blood of the vine x 1 blue water inn x 1 burgomaster x 5 child x 2 dancing crow inn x 1 doru x 1 dragon x 1 0000062024 00000 n Character Names 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. Ragebear McMemebuildtechnicallyhas access to restorative magic, but he's very unlikely to use it in combat since it'd involve sacrificing his multi-turn build-up to Ragebear state. Fall damage: a creature takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage for every 10 feet fallen to a maximum of 20d6. At present, legal adventures (and where you can play them) are as follows: You can find a list of the D&D Expeditions adventures on my individual season pages. 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. 0000068973 00000 n Starting Equipment: Fine street clothing, disguise kit, hacking or forgery kit, anything else you might need for your scheme of choice, burner phone, car, false IDs, wallet with ID and Wealth d4. Check back in for post #2, character creation for Curse of Strahd! 0000068806 00000 n 0000026328 00000 n 0000041017 00000 n Starting Equipment: Street clothes, insignia of rank or VA card, car or truck, cell phone, wallet with ID and Wealth d4. @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} Urchin- Youve been in and out of foster homes all your life, and are used to being on your own. Tool Proficiencies: Land or water vehicles, artisans tools or gaming set. 0000086710 00000 n HTkPWA}6t%u What player characters dont know is that, like them, Strahd von Zarovich is trapped by the Dark Powers in his Domain of Dread. 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. Encounters. Starting Equipment: Street clothes, Appropriate artisans tools, cell phone, wallet with Wealth d2. All rights reserved, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). However, the Paladin is a brand new player whos not sure if hell stick around the whole time. Any changes are listed below. All classes in the Player's Handbook are available. Filters PC NPC PLAYER CHARACTERS Azuron Soheil. Ashton Duncan started as a Roll20 content conversion contractor with Curse of Strahd five years ago and is now a product manager. 0000088151 00000 n 0000090684 00000 n 0000002805 00000 n 0000009719 00000 n Recommended school: Illusion or Enchantment, You know monsters exist, and hunt them on occasion. ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} Curse of Strahd. Character levels: 1-10: Authors: Jeremy Crawford, Laura Hickman, Tracy Hickman, Adam Lee, Christopher Perkins, Richard Whitters: . Finding a pdf copy of the PHB isn't hard, or if you're interested in a particular class, ask me and I'll run down your options with you. You believe they are either a gift from your god or a temptation towards evil. Plus, you have our Mysterious Visitors assumes that your campaign is based in or near Daggerford, a town on the Sword Coast in the Forgotten Realms. You and your players should communicate about the games rules, plots, and content before starting play, but during play you can use tools like Lines and Veils and the Safety Deck available in every Roll20 game to ensure everyones having fun. Additionally, your second identity will not stand up to serious scrutiny in the modern world unless youre proficient with a hacking kit. Starting Equipment: Backpack, one textbook, cell phone, notebooks and pens, wallet with ID and Wealth d2. Its worth considering leveling up Strahds Enemy (the partys ally from the Tarokka reading) and any NPC tagalongs alongside the characters. 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. 0000087432 00000 n D&D 5E Curse of Strahd Character Sheet and players pack on DMSGuild. joining the sa forums will remove this big ad, the annoying underlined ads, and stupid interstitial ads!! It grants you unusual abilities that you may or may not be aware of. vYUbsQ[[-xA^WxM^|tK|C[;RBRB1CNWK0L//afAf@S)j If you wish to make finding the tome more exciting, you can have the tome grant the following trait to anyone who attunes to it. How will character creation work. Notes from a DM who's run CoS twice. With the release of Curse of Strahd, I have created a Ranger Archetype that focuses on hunting and fighting the occult. 0000068737 00000 n His father carried Izek back to town while his uncle distracted the beast. We think you'll have a much more enjoyable experience. 0000018729 00000 n 0000003312 00000 n You should check them out. Watch the Dice, Camera Action! Aside from that, it's always handy to have a cleric. Dhampir Monk: While monks focus on martial arts, they have several abilities that can be considered magical. 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. 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. The story origin you choose limits your character creation and advancement options. /*# 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. You believe they are either a gift from your god or a temptation towards evil. Anti-Paladin You can use any official species (formerly known as race) and class. All human languages listed on page 112 are legal options. Or as a hobby. Criminal- May substitute Sleight of Hand or Intimidation for Stealth proficiency, if applicable. You may modify its name, traits, flaws, bonds and ideals as you like, but you must keep its starting equipment package, skills and features. Recommended archetype: Thief or Assassin. 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Attending dinner at Strahds invitation can be a fun and unsettling peek at horrors to come, but consider your players stamina and level before encouraging them to explore further. Keep in mind your characters connection to animals and the natural world when choosing an ancestry, however. Curse of Strahd Character creation. Tool Proficiencies: Appropriate artisans tools. Recommended school: Any, You met a friendly fey creature, who showed you the ways of magic. 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. Starting Equipment: Badge, uniform or street clothes, car/horse/bicycle/motorcycle, sidearm (pistol), handcuffs (manacles), cell phone, wallet with ID and Wealth d4. 0000054191 00000 n 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. 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