Category Archives: Ravenloft

Ravenloft Companions – Volume Three

Today we’re deep diving into the NPC companions: Kasimir Velikov, Vasilka, Sir Godfrey, and Stella Wachter! In the video below, I discuss the motivations behind each of these characters deciding to accompany your party, how to gain their trust, as well as the pros and cons of having them around. Not all allies are created […]

Ravenloft Companions – Volume Two

Today we’re deep diving into the NPC companions: Ireena Kolyana, Arrigal, Davian Martikov, and Piddlwick II! In the video below, I discuss the motivations behind each of these characters deciding to accompany your party, how to gain their trust, as well as the pros and cons of having them around. Not all allies are created […]

Ravenloft Companions – Volume One

Today we’re deep diving into the NPC companions: Ezmerelda d’Avenir, Perriwimple, Sir Klutz, and Victor Vallakovich! In the video below, I discuss the motivations behind each of these characters deciding to accompany your party, how to gain their trust, as well as the pros and cons of having them around. Not all allies are created […]

Gifts of the Darkness – Volume One!

One of the coolest parts of Curse of Strahd was the dark gifts that your characters could get from the Vestiges in the Amber Temple. And Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft expanded on Dark Gifts even further, making them something that you wrap into your character right from the start. So we’re here today to […]

Vistani Player Characters

In Curse of Strahd, Ezmerelda isn’t the only Vistana willing to take up arms against the devil! In this supplement, we go over the details and creation of a Vistani player character. We provide everything you need to get a little bit closer to the land of Barovia and make a Vistana of your very […]

The Binding of Vampyr

Curse of Strahd introduced us to the dark god of vampires, Vampyr. Throughout our series of guides for Curse of Strahd, we have positioned Strahd von Zarovich as the “champion” of Vampyr. Prior to his fall to darkness, Strahd freed the dark god from his prison inside the Amber Temple in exchange for immortality. The […]

End Curse of Strahd the right way

Strahd is dead. The brides are dead. Rahadin is dead. Vampyr is locked away in his prison. Everything ends, and all that’s left is to put an end cap on the whole adventure. So how do you do it right, and make it a memorable experience for your players? Let’s wrap it all up with […]

Dinner at Strahd’s Castle

Dinner at Castle Ravenloft with Strahd von Zarovich is one of the highlights of Curse of Strahd. It’s one of those events that lingers in the minds of all Dungeons & Dragons players who’ve been through it, years after the event has unfolded. Unfortunately, the Curse of Strahd adventure module doesn’t provide much guidance on […]

Spires of Ravenloft

In the tallest towers of Castle Ravenloft, there sits a large room with a bed in the middle of it. What is its purpose, why is it there, and why is there practically nothing else up there? I have no idea, and neither does anyone else. So let’s put something else there! Today we’re going […]

Main Floor & Heart of Sorrow

Today, we’re updating the Main Floor of Castle Ravenloft in Curse of Strahd! As an added bonus, we’ll go ahead and toss in the Heart of Sorrow area and a brand new boss fight with Volenta Popofsky! As always, you can get all the information from the video below, the text further down, or you […]

Strahd Combat Tips

Within Dungeons & Dragons, Strahd is one of the most dangerous villains to face in his own lair. We’re bringing you this guide to help make sure you play him to his fullest capabilities, and give your players a satisfying conclusion to their adventure! As always, you can get all the necessary information from the […]

Rooms of Weeping

The Rooms of Weeping within Castle Ravenloft provide a glimpse into the life Strahd had when he was but a man. Plush cushions, varnished wood, and opulent décor are to be found here. The rich trappings of the area hide horrors lurking just below the surface, however. This chapter of the guide aims to increase […]