Zero Initiative: Curse of Strahd

The party has a discussion on their next moves and everything they've experienced so far.

Talia acquaints herself with her newfound powers. Tuck grapples with the trauma of Strahd’s charm. Fursat tries a pastry. CW: mind control: throughout episode

Strahd subjects the party to an examination of sorts while the moon rises… CW: Violence throughout 14:27-15:13 - Body Horror 9:52-55 - Misophonia: squelching 39:30-39:45 - Body horror

The Lord of Barovia makes himself known. CW: Mind control and violence throughout episode 34:30-34:36 - Deadnaming

The party storms the Burgomasters mansion. CW: 0:55-1:05 - Decapitation 1:20-2:15 - Violence against animals

The political establishment of Vallaki comes to an abrupt end. The party tries to restrain the mob. CW: Violence throughout (combat episode) 18:00-18:30-violence by dogs, mauling 36:09-36:31-violence by dogs, mauling 36:31-38:00 Mind control 49:30-50:43 Violence against women/civilians Decapitation towards the end of the ep

It’s time for the long awaited festival. Will all truly be well? CW: Misophonia: slurping 11:47, 12:00

After their flight from Vallaki, the gang takes refuge with Kasimir. Will they simply press on with their adventure, or attempt to rectify the situation in Vallaki?

The bones in hand, the party makes their way back to the church, only to encounter more Barovian madness.

The party deals with the vampires in order to get to the sacred bones, meanwhile Fursat makes a new ally. CW: General violence: 20:00-21:00 24:45-25:00

The battle continues, and the party receives help from someone they don’t expect. CWs: Mind Control: 0:58-1:32 Intense violence (throughout) Misophonia: (shrieking) 3:40-4:15

As is typical with the party, a battle ensues with the vampire spawn at the coffin maker’s house. CWs: Mind control: 15:21-15:39, 39:50-41:42 Burns/burning: 20:25-20:45, 26:33-27:04, 30:37-50:51, 38:38-30:49 Dismemberment: 48:49-48:54

The situation in Vallaki unravels. While on their way to investigate the missing bones, the party is attacked by Izek Strazni and the city guard. CW: 20:41-20:46 Sexism

The party attempts to heal their growing internal conflicts as the number of safe places dwindle around them. CW: Violence/blood: 16:49-17:20

The gang takes their new ally, and looks for a child gone missing in the Svalich woods… CW for violence to minors and fantasy racism

The party meets a fated ally, and becomes embroiled in a local mystery. CW for violence: whipping, and abuse to minors

The party meanders around town and meets Father Lucian Petrovich, a priest of the Morninglord, who tells them about the history of Vallaki.

The gang has a hard time at the shops. They meet more locals: a toymaker, and a mysterious local landlord.

The party becomes acquainted with the many cursed denizens of Vallaki.

The party travels from Barovia Village to the town of Vallaki. It’s a long journey, and there are many strange things on the road.

Taken in by the Vistani, the party have a moment of much needed rest. There they learn a great deal about each other, and the accursed land in which they are now trapped. TW: MENTIONS OF GENOCIDE 00:42:34-00:44:24 01:10:55-01:11:15

The seer, Madam Ava tells our heroes a little bit about themselves and about several items they will need if they’re ever going to escape Barovia. They’ll need all the help they can get.

The fellas return to the house and the gang prepares for a funeral.

The gang splits up: a drinking game at the Burgomaster's manor while for Sol and Fursat, things get out of hand.

With the chapel fight concluded, the party is forced to contend with the denizens of Barovia village, who range from unpleasant to downright sinister. CW at 48:02-48:09 for sexism, fantasy racism