Decent emergency healing, the warlock's useful sustained damage capabilities, and all the flexibility that comes with Invocations. Recommended tradition: Way of the Open Hand, You are a member of a secret cult, worshipping something supernatural, that emphasizes training both the body and the mind. Tatyana's death and Strahd's curse. Background information to help ready new . Sorcerer Origin:Inner Darkness, New Background Options These are the official backgrounds available. 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. Your character might not even realize their powers until starting the adventure. oh, and grats on RC, Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen (December 6, 2022), Spelljammer: Adventures in Space (Available now), Journeys through the Radiant Citadel (Available now). You may substitute Sleight of Hand proficiency with Insight proficiency if your scheme does not involve Sleight of Hand, and you may substitute forgery kit proficiency with hacking kit proficiency if your scheme involves computers. Add to Cart. m@/Zw&?eDs$4itCZO -or- You can use this standard array (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8) and assign them to the abilities you choose. The first one, Death House, is available to play at participating stores. Note that Aarakocra are not legal. 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. 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. If youre interested in online play, heres the official facebook group:D&D Adventurers League Online Play. 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If you wish your item to have a minor magical quirk, you can choose either to have it glow with the light of a candle, or you can select an option from the What Quirk Does It Have? Tabletop Audio has Barovian Castle, Vampires Castle, and Barovian Village available for free through the Roll20 Jukebox. Good slap-bandage for making sure that wherever the party develops a hole, you're good to patch it up. Mysterious Visitors assumes that your campaign is based in or near Daggerford, a town on the Sword Coast in the Forgotten Realms. Your character can move between the adventures as you like (although its strongly recommended you finish one adventure with your character before starting a new adventure). Hi there! Bound by Fate. Recommended favored enemy: Humans. The setting they come from can be anything you want it to be. 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. 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Recommended college: Lore, You are a natural leader, and have always been an excellent public speaker. 0000008739 00000 n 0000013359 00000 n You have infiltration and possibly spy training, via the military or other government organization. 0000008069 00000 n 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. .c_dVyWK3BXRxSN3ULLJ_t{border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;height:34px;left:0;position:absolute;right:0;top:0}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;margin-top:32px}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3 ._33jgwegeMTJ-FJaaHMeOjV{border-radius:9001px;height:32px;width:32px}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3 ._1wQQNkVR4qNpQCzA19X4B6{height:16px;margin-left:8px;width:200px}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:12px 0}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx ._29TSdL_ZMpyzfQ_bfdcBSc{-ms-flex:1;flex:1}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx .JEV9fXVlt_7DgH-zLepBH{height:18px;width:50px}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx ._3YCOmnWpGeRBW_Psd5WMPR{height:12px;margin-top:4px;width:60px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN{height:18px;margin-bottom:4px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._2E9u5XvlGwlpnzki78vasG{width:230px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN.fDElwzn43eJToKzSCkejE{width:100%}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._2kNB7LAYYqYdyS85f8pqfi{width:250px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._1XmngqAPKZO_1lDBwcQrR7{width:120px}._3XbVvl-zJDbcDeEdSgxV4_{border-radius:4px;height:32px;margin-top:16px;width:100%}._2hgXdc8jVQaXYAXvnqEyED{animation:_3XkHjK4wMgxtjzC1TvoXrb 1.5s ease infinite;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--newCommunityTheme-field),var(--newCommunityTheme-inactive),var(--newCommunityTheme-field));background-size:200%}._1KWSZXqSM_BLhBzkPyJFGR{background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetBackgroundColor);border-radius:4px;padding:12px;position:relative;width:auto} A supernatural ancestry can explain why you were chosen by said force, but cannot be the sole explanation for your abilities. ._3-SW6hQX6gXK9G4FM74obr{display:inline-block;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:16px;height:16px;font-size:16px;line-height:16px} 0000002805 00000 n As in previous seasons, this is my article about the guidelines for creating a legal character to play in official D&D Adventurers League adventures. Im open to any suggestions for characters though, even as far as subclasses and stuff. His sister ran and hid in the woods and was never seen again. You may indicate you belong to a rare subrace of elves, but you only gain the regular benefits of elves found in the. Your characters' real world histories will come into play in the game. 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! 0000008764 00000 n example: Your character mightknow who the burgomaster of Vallaki was, or that werewolves are prevalent in the Svalich Woods. "Death House" will run your player characters through levels 1-3 if they survive. If appropriate, you may substitute proficiency in Religion with proficiency in Occult. Ravaged Mind You believe they are either a gift from your god or a temptation towards evil. She was taken to Sigil by the Vistani, where she grew up. Hermit- You may be homeless, a permanent wanderer, or a secluded shut-in. The Guide is in effect from March 4th, 2016 until August 25th, 2016, when the next season will begin. There are many shapeshifters in Barovia, from vampires to hags to werewolves, and each has a rollable token on the Roll20 virtual tabletop. My question is: What information do I give them? Tool Proficiencies: Land or water vehicles, artisans tools or gaming set. Shaman Recommended patron: Any, You witnessed or were the victim of some kind of supernatural attack. I am available on my Discord server for help with character creation and questions before the game begins. Even if your character knows nothing of druidics and magic when starting the adventure, they should still have some wilderness experience or affinity. Haunted One, New Language Option: Patterna(the language of the Vistani). 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. car, crowbar or other equipment needed to break into an abandoned house, burner phone. Recommended favored enemy: Aberrations, Fiends, Monstrosities, or Undead. AwakenedUndead Something owns you, and you got magic abilities out of the deal. JavaScript is currently disabled. 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. Welcome to the Fleshing Out Curse of Strahd: Player Primer!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.Within this product, you'll find 4 different documents to help you prepare for the Curse of Strahd module: Player. All characters begin atLevel 1and have0 Experience Points. Where do you originate? Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Athletics or Investigation. Medic- You might be an EMT, a combat medic, or a trauma surgeon, but you know how to fix people and keep calm in bad situations. 0000009050 00000 n register a sa forums account here! This is no longer the case: all new characters just start with the background and class equipment packages listed in the Players HandbookorBasic Rules. Wallet with ID and Wealth d4. H\n0} NCj"wf|YoB75f6S7;B6/M5tmx{9 >*/w~/sL=?0,$T|*i/oe? Recommended archetype: Thief or Assassin. Starting Level: 1st. Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism Kit, Poisoners Kit or Alchemists Tools. , so there's nothing to lose. Ideally, your players' characters will have no prior knowledge of Barovia or Ravenloft. Watch Crits for Breakfast, an adults-only RP-Heavy Roll20 Livestream at twitch.tv/afterdisbooty, And now you too can play with the amazing art and assets we use in Roll20 for our campaign atHazel's Emporium. You can roll on the random table provided in the Sword Coast Adventurers Guide as normal, but any item you choose must be a nonconsumable item found in the Players Handbook worth 75 gp or less. Share them with anyone. 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. Is it The Forgotten Realms? Press J to jump to the feed. Here are some ideas: Wizard: Since wizards seek out magical knowledge, your character must already be aware of the existence of the supernatural. 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Experience in an urban setting is just as valid, and a ranger may choose Urban as their favored terrain in their Natural Explorer ability. Your research has discovered patterns in the stories that seem to have unusual effects on others. You must choose a legal background according to your story origin. Your characters' real world histories will come into play in the game. It has also been updated to reflect Wizards of the Coast's June 2020 errata. On a more practical level this will help you prepare ahead rather than waiting for your players to do that reading. 19 0 obj <> endobj xref 19 71 0000000016 00000 n 0000001716 00000 n Its not form fillable at the moment, but if there's a real demand for it, I can always work that up. Where do you originate? The five factions are: You may find your faction sending you on special or secret missions during adventures. Like so many RPG video game sandboxes, the mists surrounding Barovia act as a warning: leaving the playable area that limits the narrative of the game, but they are especially unique in one regard: they act as both barrier and catalyst for adventure. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. HTkPWA}6t%u ._3K2ydhts9_ES4s9UpcXqBi{display:block;padding:0 16px;width:100%} 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. People just really seem to like following you. Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion and Insight or Deception. Recommended patron: Fiend or Fey, Armed with knowledge of the occult, you deliberately sought out a patron to grant you magical ability, and found one. In my many times through Curse of Strahd as a marathon, in one night, and as a long campaign, Ive had the most fun running and playing in games with pre-chosen rather than randomized Tarokka readings. Artificer, Paladin, and Druid all have solid healing options, so your party's not hurting for healing or support. Classes: Last Update: May 15, 2016 15:12. Obsidian Portal has a lot of really cool features that use JavaScript. A.m];l|{8NSy'c38 L[4LFx,6uSfJY+K(|d> Sr^s 8ca&WlnukFM^_ w endstream endobj 27 0 obj <> endobj 28 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. Members of the Zhentarim or Lords Alliance may choose to be Lawful Evil. Charlatan- Identity theft and email scams are available as possible schemes. Recommended archetype: Either, You know monsters exist, and you hunt them down and kill them for a living. Starting Equipment: Street clothes, insignia of rank or VA card, car or truck, cell phone, wallet with ID and Wealth d4. 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. However, here are some ideas: Note: Choice of Fighting Style may be deferred until 3rd level at players discretion. Follow her on Twitter @ashtonnduncan for video game deep lore and pictures of her dog. Grave domain clerics fit really well in Barovia imo. 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. Rahadin that the king made the dusk elf an honorary member of his family. Setting Guides. 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