1899: Curse of Strahd (Online) (SavageWorlds) (Roleplay-Heavy) (weekly Thursdays 8-11est)
UPDATE: Looking for one more. We are in Vallaki, about 8 sessions in perhaps. New characters might be from Barovia or otherwise.
The year is 1899. Dracula was published only two years ago, and the world still whispers about vampires and the occult. That ignorance won’t last long for a handful of unsuspecting travelers, ordinary people lured by an “opportunity of a lifetime” and delivered instead into the mists of a reimagined Barovia.
I’ve run Curse of Strahd twice before, and now I’m reshaping it into a low-magic, late-19th-century gothic horror pulp adventure using Savage Worlds. Expect fog-choked forests, moral dilemmas, superstition, desperation, and evils too wretched to name. Some situations call for a sharp tongue or sharper mind; others may only be solved by steel or gunpowder.
This is a 0-to-hero story. Your characters begin as vulnerable, everyday people: grounded, unprepared, and very mortal. Survival is not guaranteed. Sanity is not guaranteed. But strange powers may awaken in those who endure Barovia’s trials.
The campaign begins with a linear introduction before opening into a sandbox. I’m aiming for roughly 60% roleplay, 20% combat, and 20% exploration/strategy.
Possible concepts:
An amateur occultist fleeing rumors of witchcraft
A logger or firefighter seeking a chance to lead
A debutante with a talent for fencing
A perfumer whose craft becomes “alchemy”
A practiced thief with quick hands and quiet feet
A person of the cloth whose faith will be tested
I’m looking for committed players who enjoy character-driven horror, moral dilemmas, and collaborative storytelling. We’ll meet weekly at 8 PM EST. Real life happens, but please plan to make most sessions.
My guess is the campaign will run about four months.
If you’ve already played Curse of Strahd, you’re still welcome so long as you can keep player knowledge separate from character knowledge.
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Posted Jul 10, 2026, 5:49 PM UTC