Zero Initiative: Curse of Strahd
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Creator: Zero Initiative
Full cast Fantasy Longform Audio RPG
Synopsis:
Four adventurers take on what they think is a routine search-and-rescue mission in a small town, believing everything is perfectly normal. They soon realize that it's anything but. Trapped in an inscrutable and dangerous land, Lorded over by the mysterious Lord of Barovia, will our four protagonists make their way out of the mists? Or will each of them succumb to Barovia's curse? Join us as we venture into the Curse of Strahd! Check out our website to see our characters, cast, and crew that made all this possible at zeroinitiativepod.com! And a huge thank you to Michael Ghelfi for creating and composing the music we used for the show!
Format: Audio RPG
RPG system: Dungeons & Dragons
Continuity: Longform
Writing: Improvised
Voices: Full cast
Genres: Fantasy
Soundscape: Music
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Episodes:
Fri, 9 Aug 2024 18:30:00 +0000
The season 1 finale is here! The party briefly splits: the boys run some errands and the girls, gays, and theys have a picnic. CW 01:22-04:30 - descriptions of war crimes and genocide
Fri, 2 Aug 2024 04:15:00 +0000
The party has a discussion on their next moves and everything they've experienced so far.
Fri, 2 Aug 2024 04:10:00 +0000
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
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:05:00 +0000
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
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000
The Lord of Barovia makes himself known. CW: Mind control and violence throughout episode 34:30-34:36 - Deadnaming
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 06:05:00 +0000
The party storms the Burgomasters mansion. CW: 0:55-1:05 - Decapitation 1:20-2:15 - Violence against animals
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000
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
The Festival of the Blazing Sun
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:05:00 +0000
It’s time for the long awaited festival. Will all truly be well? CW: Misophonia: slurping 11:47, 12:00
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000
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?
Fri, 5 Jul 2024 04:05:00 +0000
The bones in hand, the party makes their way back to the church, only to encounter more Barovian madness.
Fri, 5 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000
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
Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:15:00 +0000
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
Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:10:00 +0000
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
Sat, 22 Jun 2024 02:10:00 +0000
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
Sat, 22 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000
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
Fri, 7 Jun 2024 04:05:00 +0000
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
Fri, 7 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000
The party meets a fated ally, and becomes embroiled in a local mystery. CW for violence: whipping, and abuse to minors
Fri, 31 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000
The gang has a hard time at the shops. They meet more locals: a toymaker, and a mysterious local landlord.
Fri, 31 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000
The party meanders around town and meets Father Lucian Petrovich, a priest of the Morninglord, who tells them about the history of Vallaki.
Fri, 24 May 2024 04:05:00 +0000
The party becomes acquainted with the many cursed denizens of Vallaki.
Fri, 24 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000
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.
Fri, 17 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000
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
Fri, 17 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000
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.
Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000
The fellas return to the house and the gang prepares for a funeral.
Thu, 9 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000
The gang splits up: a drinking game at the Burgomaster's manor while for Sol and Fursat, things get out of hand.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:00:58 +0000
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
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 07:40:41 +0000
Talia, Furs, Tuck, and Sol deal with the priests son locked in the chapel basement with varying results...
CW
Body horror: 00:10:40-00:10:50, 00:22:30-00:22:40, and 00:26:00-00:26:05
Burns/injury by fire: 00:16:43
Death: 00:43:30-00:44:50
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 04:00:28 +0000
Talia tries something new when the party makes an excursion to the general store. From there they find the town’s chapel, and learn another depressing fact about Barovia village.
CW for 29:53, misophonia: schreeching
Fri, 29 Mar 2024 19:48:10 +0000
The party gets to know Ismark and Ireena and plan a funeral for the late Burgomaster of Barovia Village.
Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:54:17 +0000
Our band of heroes follow Ismark Kolyanovich to his mansion where they have a fateful encounter, and get some new information.
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:00:55 +0000
After the tragedy at Har Hill, the mists of Barovia snatched our party and dragged them to their accursed land. With no other choice, the party begins their journey into the Demiplane of Dread…
Fri, 8 Mar 2024 05:00:46 +0000
The situation in Har Hill becomes dire. Worst of all, the full moon rises…
Fri, 1 Mar 2024 05:00:28 +0000
Four adventurers meet each other for the first time in an unassuming tavern in the small town of Har Hill. What could possibly go wrong?