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Hello one and all welcome to another exciting episode of Curse of Strahd. Ladies and Gentlemen we are nearing the end of the campaign everything is getting more and more exciting and more tense. The party is re-introduced to where it all began the small town of Barovia. So come listen to see how they handle talking to Ismark finding out about Strahds plan and the party repairing their relationships.

Ladies and gentlemen welcome to another super exciting episode of Aspiring Heroes Curse of Strahd. The Whitemire Gang makes their way back to Barovia after finding out some disturbing details from Madame Ava. They are greeted by a group of vampire spawn and have to use some harsh negotiation tactics to get past them. Come find out what happens this week and more on aspiring heroes Curse of Strahd.

Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to another episode of Aspiring Heroes Curse of Strahd as the party settles down from a massive combat with an Aboleth we discover some very confusing details concerning Madame Ava and Strahd. Find out what happened on this weeks episode and more here!

Hello one and all welcome to yet another episode from the Aspiring Heroes Headquarters. This time on Curse of Strahd we have the party finally getting to meet madame Ava will she have the information Isaiah seeks as well as more for the party on how to finish and kill Strahd! Check out this super exciting episode with lots of combat and BIG DAMAGE to find out what happens this time on Aspiring Heroes Curse of Strahd!

Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to yet another amazing episode of Curse of Strahd. As we are getting closer and closer to Barovia the party still wonders what Strahd has up his sleeve. Leaving Vallaki the party then immediately continues on their way discussing potential strategem as well as ways they can deal with Strahd himself. After passing the crossroads from ravenloft to Barovia, the party once again crosses the bridge that marked their journey to Kresk with Irena. However here we notice there is a checkpoint some vampire spawn quickly tell the party about the wedding and how they in particular are not invited. At this news the party quickly dispatched of anyone in their way as they come to the scene of Madame Ava standing in Tser falls. Find out what happens and more this week as well as please tell your friends and family and check us out on our socials!

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to another exciting episode of Curse of Strahd. This week we take it easy on you as our heroes spend their efforts traveling back to the town of Barovia with a wagon gifted by Kresk. On the road they have several encounters with a corpse and a return to the town of Valekai as Sorrell has to do paperwork! As well as Morvik finally has his conversation with Ivan, check it out on this episode and more with Aspiring Heroes!

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to another super thrilling episode of Curse of Strahd. This week we have the conclusion of our efforts in Kresk with the Belviews being sorted and becoming a part of the community as ordered by king Sorrel. Meanwhile the part still is dealing with a little bit of conflict concerning the actions and decision of executing 15 of the Belviews. As we finish dealing with with that Isaiah and Morvik go on a midnight stroll and on top of Isaiah announcing he is dedicating himself to the Morning Lord, Morvik is cured of his affliction and truly has undergone a revival. Come listen to this episode and more with the Aspiring Heroes!

Ladies and Gentleman welcome to another thrilling episode of Curse of Strahd, As the party quickly tries to flee from the burning Abbey we see them split with Alabaster trying to find the last of the holy elixir designed to reconnect him with the Morning Lord. Sorrell discusses with the Belviews about the arrangement of getting them into Kresk. After the smoke is settled seeing it as his responsibility the King of Whitmire Sorrell Trannix makes a difficult decision creating conflict amongst his companions. Let us know what you think and make sure to tell your friends all about us, and we'll see you next week.

Ladies and Gentleman welcome to another thrilling episode of Curse of Strahd, I will keep this weeks description simple as we have an absolute banger of a combat episode as the party finally goes to take down the Abbot. Let us know what you think and make sure to tell your friends all about us, and we'll see you next week.

Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to another exciting episode of Curse of Strahd this week we are dealing with Alabaster stating the Morning Lord himself commanded the Abbot needed to be "uninstalled" from his position. As the party deals with this news and begins to learn about the true reality that the Holy Cleric Alabaster hold, Morvik finds out he may have a second chance as the party heads up to handle and uinstall this corrupted Abbot. Find out what happens this week on Aspiring Heroes Curse of Strahd.

Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to another exciting episode of Curse of Strahd this week it is getting to the aftermath of our little scuffle outside of the Abbey. As Sorrel, Mal, and Isaiah figure out what to say to the people of the town, Morvik and Alabaster frantically run to the Abbot in hopes that he can save the fallen Belview shot by Isaiah. Find out what happens this week on Curse of Strahd.

Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to another exciting episode of Curse of Strahd this week it is getting to the aftermath of our little scuffle outside of the Abbey. As Sorrel, Mal, and Isaiah figure out what to say to the people of the town, Morvik and Alabaster frantically run to the Abbot in hopes that he can save the fallen Belview shot by Isaiah. Find out what happens this week on Curse of Strahd.

Ladies and Gentlemen welcome back to another riveting episode of Curse of Strahd. Today we join the Whitmire Gang as they start off with some explosive combat. Having a shootout outside of the Abbey we see our heroes jump into action as they fight these two massive mounds. Meanwhile Isaiah hears some odd things coming from a nearby cliff finding out some nearby mongrel folks had let out some dangerous monsters.

Ladies and gentleman welcome back to another thrilling episode of Curse of Strahd. This week we see the Whitmire Gang appear in some odd location after a wild series of events that gives them access to Strahds teleportation Brazier, and it seems as though Irena wasn't the only "Bride" of Strahd. Our heroes are in the Abbey after all and quickly realize that but not before Isaiah gets an itchy finger and ends up leading in with a BANG. Overall something doesn't feel right around here. Find out what happens this week on Aspiring Heroes Curse of Strahd!

Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another exciting episode of Curse of Strahd. On this episode we see the Whitemire gang leaving the tower as they encounter a final secret room underground that provides them with a very mysterious pedestal. As Isaiah jumps down to make sure the King of Whitmire Sorrel isn't alone, Morvik soon follows suite. After all this in a moment of impulsiveness the revenant Isaiah vanishes from touching this mysterious pedestal. Where is he? has he been teleported? He appears in an odd room that is used by none other than Strahd himself. He then uses the teleporter in Strahds castle to take the party someplace else. Find out where our heroes end up in this week of Curse of Strahd!

Hello fellow heroes welcome to the second installment of last weeks episode. Continue following the Whitemire gang as they explore the tower belonging to Kaizan and Van Ricten. Until Sorrell finds something that maybe should've been kept locked away on this episode of Aspiring Heroes Curse of Strahd.

Hello fellow heroes welcome to another exciting episode of Curse of Strahd, this week we join the Whitmire gang as they explore this ruin of the past and begin answering different riddles centered around Barovia and its founders. With only a few near misses and falls everyone manages to keep themselves in one piece as they continue to explore the tower. Find out what happens on this episode of Aspiring Heroes Curse of Strahd!

Ladies and Gentlemen it is with a heavy heart I have to announce that we will be taking a break from Curse of Strahd for a week, due to people being away on vacation for spring break as well as a lot going on in the lives of each of our Aspiring Heroes we haven't found the time to record the next episode in the series and I promise you we are just as excited and ready to as you are. With that being said we do have a quick little recording we did when we first started this whole shindig and I hope you enjoy our random conversation as well as our discussion about us starting the podcast. Please as always enjoy and share with your friends!

Hello fellow heroes welcome to another exciting episode of Curse of Strahd. This week we continue as the Whitmire Gang is at the base of this tower after their close encounter with the revenants of Barovia, as well as, Maledestra's very intimate encounter with her long lost sister Penelope. Mal begins to gleam a deeper understanding about the situation of her sisters imprisonment as well as a gift from beyond the grave. Continuing the parties barbarian Morvik takes a few moments to show his puzzle solving skills gaining the group entry into the tower. Come find out what happens on this episode from the Aspiring Heroes!

Hello ladies and gentlemen welcome to another amazing episode of Curse of Strahd. This week we have moments of redemption, danger, sadness and an old friend. As our heroes take their time to lay the revenants spirits of anger to rest we get an insight onto what exactly their impact has been in the land of Barovia. Come find out what happens on this episode of Aspiring Heroes: Curse of Strahd!

Ladies and Gentlemen welcome back for another super thrilling episode of Curse of Strahd. This week we listen as the party is slowly warming up to their new companion who seems to still not have much of a clue as to what or who exactly he is. With the party traveling ever closer to Saint Markovia the environment of Barovia seems to become more and more volatile. As our Heroes learn that a storm is brewing with some special circumstances, as it is revealed to be the Reckoning. Listen and find out what happens this week on another episode of Curse of Strahd.

Ladies and Gentlemen welcome back for another super thrilling episode of Curse of Strahd. This week we take a small break from all the very dark and serious natured events that have been taking place and instead have a bit of a lighter look as the Whitmire gang now is introduced to someone sent to help? After much discussion his metal is quickly put to the test as he helps out the party in combat. The group however being fully suspicious, rightfully so, as well as grieving are still very cautious of this new stranger. Come listen to this exciting episode and more!

Ladies and Gentlemen welcome back to another episode of Curse of Strahd. Today we mourn the loss of our fallen friends as Umak the King's shield no longer stands with the Whitemire Crew. After much discussion of where the party will go now how they will hand this situation what their plan is going to be in order to take down this baron Strahd. There is always light at the end of the tunnel, listen this week in comemerance as the party gets one step closer to ridding Barovia of the cruel rule of the vampire lord Strahd.

Good evening ladies and gentleman welcome to another episode of Curse of Strahd this week we have a very sad episode as our heroes the Whitmire gang is dealing with imprisonment and the threat of the death penalty. With Umak, Sorrell and Morvik all giving themselves up for the people to decide their fate as they are shackled chained and brough infront of the whole town. Only person vouching for them being Alabaster. Just when the outcome looks clear something very unexpected happens. Check out the new episode this week. Find out what happens this time on Curse of Strahd!

Hello fellow heroes welcome back to another exciting week of Curse of Strahd, this week we have the meeting we have all been waiting for as the Whitemire gang takes on the leader of Valaki and tells him they are about to go ahead and stop his tyranny. Unfortunately the mayor doesn't take too kindly to the words of our heroes and instead tells them he won't be letting them do anything and they should instead be imprisoned for even threatening him. After several insults Umak loses his cool and immediately smacks down the mayor with two radiant smites. And the party also discovers that the mayors boy is meddling with some very powerful magic and has teleported several of the townsfolk to a random location. After all this the party thinks they have finally gained control of the situation and the mayor has one final thing to say. Find out what happens this week on the Aspiring Heroes podcast!

Hello fellow heroes welcome back to another episode of Curse of Strahd. This week after all of the chaos of combat after combat after combat the Whitmire gang finally gets to relax and have some fun. They talk and discover that freak was in fact captured by Strahd and turned into a snake. After some famous poached eggs from Umak the party makes their way to the city in order to get some information and about this festival of the blazing sun. As well as some issues they have with the higher ups. Come find out what happens on this episode and spread the word to your friends to check out all of our amazing content!

Hello fellow heroes and welcome back to another exciting episode of Curse of Strahd, this week we have an encounter with the one and the only as Sorrell calls him Mr. Pretty Boy Strahd Von Zarovitch. As he reveals he has been watching the party the whole time and with the exciting revelation decides he wants to put them to the test and challenges them to a brawl as he lashes out after playing some devious mind games and the party starts going blow for blow with the monster himself. After sending him away as the party believes they have defeated him they continue back to the winery and begin preparing to head off and deliver some wine. Find out what happens this week for the Whitmire Gang, and feel free to check out all of our content as well as share it with your friends until next week!

Hello fellow Heroes welcome to another Episode of Curse of Strahd from the Aspiring Heroes. This week we are returned to the exciting battle of the final invasion of the druids against the Raven Folk as the Whitmire gang handily deals with all the of the enemies having fireballs slung blights crushed and trees tripped our heroes are left with a special surprise. After some very tactical thinking and preparations we see them very quickly launch into a very fierce battle. As a surprise guest appearance is made by the one and the only. Find out what happens on this episode of Curse of Strahd!

Hello ladies and gentleman welcome to another exciting episode of Curse of Strahd. Today we join the Whitmire gang as they prepare to take on the remaining reinforcements and the final attack from the druids. After a very impressive showing from our new friend Maladestra Hombre utilizing fireball to very quickly dispose of the blights that had attacked our group. After some very tactical thinking and preparations we see them very quickly launch into a very fierce battle against the druids. Find out what happens on this episode of Curse of Strahd!

Good evening fellow heroes and welcome back to another episode of Curse of Strahd. This week we have the Whitmire gang begin their journey to the Wizards Winery and encounter the new unlikely Ally Maladestra. After some conversation with the Raven folk our heroes are able to determine and understand that druids are causing problems with the Raven Folk trying to take over the Winery. We prepare as our heroes create a plan and settle themselves to take down these primal enemies. Find out how our heroes handle the dangerous Druid’s and blights on blights. If you like what you’re hearing please spread the word and check out our socials.

Welcome ladies and gentleman and everything inbetween to another episode of Curse of Strahd. Today after fending off the wolves with the harsh realization that our beloved king of Whitmire might be dead Sorrell and Umak have a stark contrast to their normal fun loving selves, instead replaced with a morning king and his sullen shield. As the crew continues towards Valaki they finally approach the gate and are greeted by some guards making sure no vampires sneak in. Luckily after a couple hijinks the are able to easily get Morvik in without raising any alarms. After entering town and making their way towards a place to rest the party is approached by the owner and his companion claiming to be children of the ravens. Offering one of the artifacts needed to defeat strahd himself. Let us know what you think of this episode of Curse of Strahd and remember to spread the word to your fellow heroes and keep on rolling with us every Tuesday.

Ladies and gentleman welcome back to another week another episode of Curse of Strahd. This week we have a combat episode so buckle up because it is going to be constant action. Listen as Umak realizes its not about how high your AC is its how well the dm rolls against you. Featuring Sorrell playing whack a wolf, Alabaster showcasing clerics are good for a lot more than just healing their party, Umak doing his thing and protecting his prince, and Morvik who is able to take two crits on the same turn and still look healthy afterwards. After all this fighting and a near player death we get a visit from our favorite undead narcissist the big man himself Strahd, he parts leaving Sorrell with a very special message. So come check out this thrilling episode and be ready to be entertained. If you like what you see here please check out our Instagram and give us a follow and spread the word! 

Welcome back one and all to another episode of Aspiring Heroes Curse of Strahd. We come back to the Whitemire Gang shortly right after a nasty scuffle with a coven of hags. After being dealt with in a very impressive manner I may add. Our Heroes begin to explore this windmill and discover all sorts of hidden bobbles and such to bring with them along the way, as well as another interesting surprise. All searching and looting being said and done they begin to relax and rest in the new shelter they have claimed for themselves. However Strahd doesn't appear to be to happy with the parties possession of his tomb of which he saw while disguised as Irena, resulting in him paying our heroes a impromptu visit. Narrowly avoiding death the party continues along with a new fear and understanding of how little protection they now have not having Irena in their grasp. 

Ladies and gents and everything in between check this out another bonus episode of the Beyond the Dice as a big thank you for getting us to 200 plays total and 100 followers on Instagram. So please check this out and let us know what you think of this bonus content and what other bonus stuff you'd like to see. Please keep sharing us with your friends and family and thank you all again for all the amazing support you guys have given us.

Ladies and Gentleman ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE. Not much to say but this episode is a complete mess with a massive fight and bloodbath taking place as the Whitmire gang jumps the witch coven in the old windmill. What could they be up to and just exactly how strong are they, come find out on this week of Aspiring Heroes. Also please check out all of our socials and let us know what you think as we continue to upload you that good good content. 

Hello ladies and Gentleman welcome to another amazing episode of Aspiring Heroes curse of Strahd, today we continue to venture away from Strahds castle as the party immediately hears Strahd playing mind games with Irena expressing to her that he would never abandon her such as the party is doing to her. As the party continued onward they ventured deeper into Strahds domain heading back to Valaki. On the way the party encountered a few ladies who were running a small business selling pies out of a windmill. Shortly after meeting them Umak's nose saves the party revealing they are in fact fiends/hags with a divine sense. After getting the jump on them the party quickly goes into a daring battle. Come find out what happens on this episode of Curse of Strahd!!

Ladies and gentleman check this out directly after our party has been charmed and bitten by the man of the hour Strahd. Waking up in the grand dining hall the party immediately jumps into action trying to understand what was happening what to do and how to get out of this very dangerous situation. After a bit of exploration and dropping some fat beats on the piano they find a secret passage into the castle. As they go deeper and deeper encountering each of Strahd's different traps and narrowly manage their escape. So come check this out and find out what happens in this episode of Aspiring Heroes: Curse of Strahd!

ITS HERE, the final part of our three part episode. It was an absolute blast to set this up as an iconic entrance for one of D&D's most notorious BBEGs. In this episode, the party decides to join Strahd for dinner upon request with the lovely lady Irena. Entering deep into the den of the beast, Castle Ravenloft, our party clashes with Strahd in a battle of wits to gain intel while protecting Irena from safety. Who will make it out alive? What could happen in this legendary encounter? Take a listen and find out!!!

This week check out our heroes as they continue adventuring deeper into Strahds domain having a very close encounter causing them to have to almost directly confront their nemesis head on. Find out what happens this week on Aspiring Heroes Curse of Strahd. Please do us a favor and check out our instagram and let us know what you think. 

Ladies and Gentleman just as a precursor for this amazing episode our recording session went a little bit longer than we had anticipated so we decided instead of using the episodes as 8-9 we wanted to publish it as segments, buckle up for an absolutely crazy episode with insane roleplay that will knock your socks off. Starting off our Heroes exit from madam Evas tent bringing them into discussion with the vistana people. After hearing the tale of the wizard who dared duel Strahd his body never being found the Whitmire gang goes to sleep as Umak takes first watch.  During his watch he ends up seeing a figure walk through the camp as well as witness someone try to charm them with strange magics, being unsuccessful he continues his watch and encourages the group to quickly head out in the morning. They continue on their way having deep discussion with Irena and begin their journey towards Valaki with many trials and tribulations still abound lets find out how our Heroes handle themselves on this episode of Curse of Strahd. If you like what you're hearing please check us out on Instagram as well as leave us a review on Spotify.

Hello ladies and gentleman, come check out this exciting new segment Beyond the Dice. Today we are having a discussion and talking to Jon and Jesse from EveryEditionTTRPG as Xavier talks to them about their experience with other TTRPG systems and ways to spice up your games as well as make your characters feel alive and making character creation more organic. As well as the hot topic issue of One DnD and what exactly our Heroes think is happening with the evolution of Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. Let us know what you think on social media at aspiring.heroes on instagram, as well as please go check out our very special guest and all the amazing content they make covering a massive variety of different Table top content, you can find all their content on their website everyeditionrpg.com. 

This week watch as our heroes go on the path down Morvick's memory to meet Madame Eva and understand how she managed to overpower Strahd's influence over his own hound. As they journey following the path towards St. Markovia and several encounters leave them looking like fools time and time again. It seems as though everything thing they do is simply a game to Strahd. Whether its them chasing after shadows being chased down by zombies and ghouls, or simply seeing a path completely different from what they originally traveled. Come Join our Heroes this episode as they journey even deeper into Barovia. 

After discovering that the mayor of the town Barovia no longer lives, not only that it seems as though the letter sent in his likeness was all a trap orchestrated by Strahd Von Starovitch himself. With this shocking discovery our heroes begin to understand that everything is very far from what it appears to be. As this new information is brought to light Ismark also mentions his sister Irena is with him and safe only being bitten once, however wont be safe much longer as Strahd craves her attention and will do anything he can to gain it. After helping with the delivery of Ismarks father the gang decides to rest up before finishing these funeral rites. Come find out all this and more on this episode of Curse of Strahd. 

Starting off we have the adventurers battling it out against a monster being forced to either fight, sacrifice, or die. After a long battle with the monstrosity in the basement of Death House our heroes quickly pack up their gear and swiftly begin heading out of this haunted ruin. Their curiosity satisfied until Umak gets a strange look in his eye, after some reconsidering and heading back into the depths of Death House our heroes are immediately frightened as Umak takes a nasty fall into a spike pit! With haste they begin out of the house to alert Ismark of their work finished. Unfortunately it seems as though not much goes as planned and nothing is at it seems. Come listen to the Aspiring Heroes as they continue to venture deeper into Strahd's Domain.

The Whitmire gang begins this episode in Death house just after defeating the terrifying mimic door our heroes begin to rest until there is a knock at the door. As they wander over to examine who it may be in comes a large minotaur wielding a massive battle axe going by the name of Morvik. He claims to have been an ex-hound of the infamous Strahd. He leads them deeper into this seemingly haunted building as the chanting gets louder and louder. Will he prove to be an ally worth trusting, or another one of Strahd's devices to dismantle the party sent to take him out. Find out on this episode of Aspiring Heroes! 

Upon meeting Ismark the son of the Burgermeister the Whitmire crew begins their quest and exploration of Death House, in order to prove that they mean well before meeting the leader of this very sullen town. During exploration and a few minor hiccups they find themselves in the basement of this very haunted manor, crawling with specters and creatures alike. A place so dangerous even the door are out to get you.

Our adventurers wake up having the gaurds that accompanied them missing! Continuing deeper into Strahds domain suspicion rises as they begin to wonder how much control they truly have in the current situation. In an episode with dreariness and a sense of confusion in this new land. Come watch as the Whitemire crew kicks down doors and starts understanding how truly terrifying Barovia is.

Sorrel (Zack), Alabaster (Nick), and Umak (Xavier) receive word of a town in need of help to liberate them from the an oppressive Baron known as Strahd von Zarovich. Come join the Whitmire gang begin there venture deep into the Land of Barovia, episodes airing at 2AM EST for your enjoyment!