Ravenloft: The Perfect Horror Setting? (Domains of Dread Campaign Setting Review)

Let’s look back at “Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft” and see what we think of this campaign setting!

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CW: One image of a Frankenstein's monster missing a head, with a bunch of heads in jars in the background

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:27 - Does Ravenloft Have a Clear Premise?
05:15 - Does Ravenloft Have a Distinct Tone?
06:06 - Does Ravenloft Have Iconic Imagery?
10:55 - A Word From Our Sponsor
13:07 - Does Ravenloft Provide Character Creation Inspiration?
16:19 - Does Ravenloft Offer Plot Hooks?
18:26 - Does Ravenloft Have Daunting Lore?
19:32 - Does Ravenloft Have Blank Spaces on the Map?
21:43 - Final Thoughts
24:39 - Outro

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