Also titled "Misty Fortunes and Absent Hearts", The Curse of Strahd storyline modules were primarily set in the Demiplane of Dread realm of Barovia, which are beyond the scope of this wiki, but also included some modules involving the re-taking of Phlan in the Moonsea region and several Faerûnian characters who had been transplanted to Barovia. It is thematically linked to Curse of Strahd.
DDAL4-01 - Suits of the Mists[]
Part one of Misty Fortunes and Absent Hearts.
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Strange things are afoot in the Moonsea. The factions have called all those willing and able to investigate strange occurrences in the region surrounding Phlan. Dark whispers and unseen terrors lurk in the misty shadows between this world and someplace much more sinister. Unveil the horrors before it is too late!
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- Designer(s): Shawn Merwin
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Travis Woodall
- Debut: February 3, 2016 (WinterFantasy)
- Released: March 15, 2016
- Playing Time: 5 hours
- Levels: 1st – 2nd
- Setting: Phlan
DDAL4-02 - The Beast[]
Part two of Misty Fortunes and Absent Hearts.
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Something strange is afoot within the Quivering Forest. So much so that even the elves of Greenhall have left their homes to seek out help from their newfound neighbors. But, their tales of a strange beast are not earning them any favor; especially among the Vistani, whom the elves suspect is to blame for their ills. Return once more to the Quivering Forest and learn the terrifying truth!
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- Designer(s): Alan Patrick
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Travis Woodall
- Debut: March 3, 2016 (GaryCon/GadCon)
- Released: April 5th, 2016
- Levels: 1st – 4th
- Playing Time: 2 hours
- Setting: Barovia
DDAL4-03 - The Executioner[]
Part three of Misty Fortunes and Absent Hearts.
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The locals are spreading rumors of the emergence of an age-old relic in a remote farming village. Surely you won’t be the only one to seek it, but can you afford to not be successful in this mission? And why haven’t they claimed it for themselves? Part three of Misty Fortunes and Absent Hearts.
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- Designer(s): Jerry LeNeave
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Travis Woodall
- Debut: March 3, 2016 (GaryCon/GadCon)
- Released: April 5th, 2016
- Levels: 1st – 4th
- Playing Time: 2 hours
- Setting: Barovia
DDAL4-04 - The Marionette[]
Part four of Misty Fortunes and Absent Hearts.
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A Vistani fortuneteller has called you out by name during the burgomeister’s private reading. She raved of an army of the dead, a delicate powder box, and a beautiful yet dangerous woman. Now the burgomeister wants to know why you’re more important than he is…
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- Designer(s): Robert Alaniz
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Travis Woodall
- Debut: March 2016 (Gamestorm/ROFCON)
- Released: April 5th, 2016
- Levels: 1st – 4th
- Playing Time: 4 hours
- Setting: Barovia
DDAL4-05 - The Seer[]
Part five of Misty Fortunes and Absent Hearts.
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The time has come to venture beyond the village of Orașnou and explore the realm of Barovia. However, in your travels, you happen across an unusual tribe of people–distrusted denizens of the Demiplane of Dread. Do the Vistani truly possess the ability to see the future, or is it simple parlor tricks and deceit?
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- Designer(s): Ron Lundeen
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Chris Tulach, Travis Woodall
- Debut: March 2016 (Gamestorm/ROFCON)
- Released: April 5th, 2016
- Levels: 1st – 4th
- Playing Time: 2 hours
- Setting: Barovia
DDAL4-06 - The Ghost[]
Part six of Misty Fortunes and Absent Hearts.
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Old hatreds die hard, but sometimes it is necessary to set aside petty, personal disagreements for the greater good. The hag, Jeny Greenteeth, is wise and may prove instrumental in the troubles that lay ahead. Your task will not be easy, however, the dark forces of Barovia have agents everywhere, and eyes from beyond the grave no doubt watch your every move
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- Designer(s): Ken Hart
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Travis Woodall
- Debut: April 1, 2016 (TriCon)
- Released: May 3, 2016
- Levels: 1st – 4th
- Playing Time: 4 hours
- Setting: Barovia
DDAL4-07 - The Innocent[]
Part seven of Misty Fortunes and Absent Hearts.
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The mists have led you deep into Glumpen Swamp to a den of great evil. Within, the unliving son of an unliving god awaits the peace of death that eternally eludes him. Will you grant him his rest, or realize the part he is to play in things to come?
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- Designer(s): Mike Shea
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Travis Woodall
- Debut: April 7, 2016 (Emerald City ComicCon)
- Released: May 3, 2016
- Levels: 5th – 10th
- Playing Time: 4 hours
- Setting: Barovia
DDAL4-08 - The Broken One[]
Part eight of Misty Fortunes and Absent Hearts.
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Conditions continue to worsen in the village of Orașnou. Winter has still not released its icy grip, despite the late season and the villagers are beginning to starve. When fingers point to a local simpleton as the cause of the town’s misfortunes, you are called into action.
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- Designer(s): Josh Kelly
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Travis Woodall
- Debut: April 21, 2016 (Conclave of Gamers)
- Released: May 3, 2016
- Levels: 5th – 10th
- Playing Time: 2 hours
- Setting: Barovia
DDAL4-09 - The Tempter[]
Part nine of Misty Fortunes and Absent Hearts.
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A map provides a tantalizing solution for the woes of Orașnou if heroes could be called on to follow it.
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- Designer(s): M. Sean Molley
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Travis Woodall
- Debut: May 13, 2016 (ChupacabraCon)
- Released: June 7, 2016
- Levels: 5th – 10th
- Playing Time: 2 hours
- Setting: Barovia
DDAL4-10 - The Artifact[]
Part ten of Misty Fortunes and Absent Hearts.
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An expedition to the Amber Temple reveals another major minion of the enemy and uncovers a secret weapon that may help defeat them.
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- Designer(s): Teos Abadia
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Travis Woodall
- Debut: May 2016 (Kublacon/Gamex/Nexus Game Fair)
- Released: June 7, 2016
- Levels: 5th – 10th
- Playing Time: 4 hours
- Setting: Barovia
DDAL4-11 - The Donjon[]
Part eleven of Misty Fortunes and Absent Hearts.
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The village of Orașnou is panicked when a group of Bloodhand orcs appear at the edge of the woods. They bring news and an unusual request that reveals a new foe.
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- Designer(s): Ash Law
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Travis Woodall
- Debut: May 2016 (Kublacon/Gamex/Nexus Game Fair)
- Released: June 7, 2016
- Levels: 5th – 10th
- Playing Time: 4 hours
- Setting: Barovia
DDAL4-12 - The Raven[]
Part twelve of Misty Fortunes and Absent Hearts.
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The Bloodhand orcs have a prisoner that may hold the answers to the strange goings on and the key to stopping the enemy. Now you just have to convince them to hand the prisoner over.
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- Designer(s): Matt Hudson
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Travis Woodall
- Debut: June 2016 (Origins/UK Games Expo/KingsCon)
- Released: July 5, 2016
- Levels: 5th – 10th
- Playing Time: 2 hours
- Setting: Barovia
DDAL4-13 - The Horseman[]
Part thirteen of Misty Fortunes and Absent Hearts.
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The unexpected ally imparts the secret you have been searching for and now only one more puppet remains before you can finally face the enemy. Unfortunately your allies begin to pay the price for your interference in the enemy’s plans.
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- Designer(s): Dan Helmick
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Travis Woodall
- Debut: June 2016 (Origins/UK Games Expo/KingsCon)
- Released: July 5, 2016
- Levels: 5th – 10th
- Playing Time: 2 hours
- Setting: Barovia
DDAL4-14 - The Darklord[]
Part fourteen of Misty Fortunes and Absent Hearts.
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The enemy is revealed, but time is short and if you are not successful in your mission to Mount Baratok, love will never die.
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- Designer(s): Greg Marks
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Travis Woodall
- Debut: June 2016 (Origins/UK Games Expo/KingsCon)
- Released: July 5, 2016
- Levels: 5th – 10th
- Playing Time: 4 hours
- Setting: Barovia
DDEP4 - Reclamation of Phlan[]
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For too long, the Maimed Virulence has held Phlan in its grasp. The factions have begun to muster and sounded the call to battle throughout the Moonsea. Allies new and old will be called upon to aid in their attempts to reclaim the ancient town. Are you one of the few bold enough to answer the call to battle?
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- Designer(s): Will Doyle
- Editor(s): Claire Hoffman, Greg Marks, Travis Woodall
- Debut: February 2, 2016 (Winter Fantasy)
- Released:
- Levels: 1st – 16th
- Playing Time: 4 hours
- Setting: Phlan
Appendix[]
Connections[]
Defiance in Phlan • Secrets of Sokol Keep • Shadows over the Moonsea • Dues for the Dead • The Courting of Fire • The Scroll Thief • Drums in the Marsh • Tales Trees Tell • Outlaws of the Iron Route • Tyranny in Phlan • Dark Pyramid of Sorcerer's Isle • Raiders of the Twilight Marsh • Pool of Radiance Resurgent • Escape from Phlan • Corruption in Kryptgarden
City of Danger • Embers of Elmwood • The Drowned Tower • Mayhem in the Earthspur Mines • Flames of Kythorn • Breath of the Yellow Rose • Bounty in the Bog • Foulness Beneath Mulmaster • Eye of the Tempest • Cloaks and Shadows • Oubliette of Fort Iron • Dark Rites at Fort Dalton • The Howling Void • The Sword of Selfaril • Black Heart of Vengeance • Boltsmelter's Book • Mulmaster Undone
Harried in Hillsfar • Shackles of Blood • The Occupation of Szith Morcane • It's All in the Blood • Bane of the Tradeways • No Foolish Matter • Herald of the Moon • The Malady of Elventree • The Waydown • Quelling the Horde • The Quest for Sporedome • Hillsfar Reclaimed • Writhing in the Dark • Death on the Wall • Szith Morcane Unbound • Assault on Maerimydra • Blood Above, Blood Below
Treasure of the Broken Hoard • The Black Road • Uninvited Guests • In Dire Need • A Dish Best Served Cold • Beneath the Fetid Chelimber • Chelimber's Descent • Durlag's Tower • Durlag's Tomb • Giant Diplomacy • Forgotten Traditions • Bad Business in Parnast • Jarl Rising • Reeducation • Reclamation • Parnast Under Siege • Hartkiller's Horn • The Mysterious Isle • Eye of Xxiphu
Peril at the Port • A City on the Edge • Over the Edge • A Day at the Races • A Walk in the Park • Whispers in the Dark • Fester and Burn • Rotting Roots • Putting the Dead to Rest • Unusual Opposition • Fire, Ash, and Ruin • A Lesson in Love • In Search of Secrets • Old Bones and Older Tomes • Fathomless Pits of Ill Intent • Streams of Crimson • Pools of Cerulean • Cauldron of Sapphire • Turn Back the Endless Night
Chaos in the City of Splendors • Stardock Under Siege • Last Orders at the Yawning Portal • Once in Waterdeep • The Map with No Names • Beneath the City of the Dead • Dock Ward Double-Cross • A Wrinkle in the Weave • Hero of the Troll Wars • Purging the Blood • Into the Dark • Crypt of the Dark Kiss • Fangs and Frogs • The Skull Square Murders • Poisoned Words • Xanathar's Wrath • The Vampire of Skullport • Rescue from Vanrakdoom • Forge of Fangs • A Change of Address • The Tower of Ahghairon • Moving Day
Escape from Elturgard • Stopped at the Gate • Hungry Shadows • Day of the Devil • Faces of Fortune • Infernal Insurgency • The Diabolical Dive • In the Garden of Evil • Ruined Prospects • Tipping the Scales • Losing Fai • The Breath of Life • The Swarmed Heart • The Vast Emptiness of Grace • Maddening Screams • Honors Unforeseen • In the Hand • Consequences of Choice • Fang and Claw • Where Devils Fear to Tread • Infernal Pursuits • Hellfire Requiem • Liar's Night
Breaking Umberlee's Resolve • Blood in the Water • Saving Silverbeard • Foreign Affairs • Uncertain Scrutiny • Thimblerigging • Moment of Peace • The Harrowing of Hell • Vile Bounty • Unsafe Harborage • Shadows in the Stacks • To Walk the Cold Dark • Night Thieves • The City That Should Not Be • Frozen Whispers • Uprising • Expedition to the Supreme Forge • Against the Machine • Fall the Cold Night • The Death of Szass Tam • Assault on Myth Nantar • Wings of Death • When the Lights Went Out in Candlekeep • Tears Among the Stars
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