

Normally, the party will get in a situation where they have to visit the castle with a clear objective in mind. It is improbable that players will come on their own just to explore, or that someone wishes to explore most of it. The better approach to Castle Ravenloft comes from the player’s intentions for visiting it. The party will have to come and go several times during the course of the module. A party might have some exploration in mind or a feeling of curiosity, but in reality, Castle Ravenloft is a place where the party will run out of resources sooner or later, and they most probably won’t long rest inside the castle.Īdditionally, Castle Ravenloft is not a dungeon crawl to visit all in one go. It’s important to have in mind that it is unlikely that the castle will be explored completely. With over 40 pages describing the different 88 areas inside, it is a daunting task to get ready for.

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