Zero Initiative: Curse of Strahd
byZero Initiative
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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...
Episodes(40 episodes)
Episode 45
The Keepers of the Feather
The players cement their alliance with the Martikovs and have a disturbing encounter on the road.
Published: Apr 17, 2026Duration: 58m 50s
Episode 44
It's Good To Be in Good Company
The party wraps up their battle with the druids, and Fursat lights a fuse.
Published: Apr 10, 2026Duration: 1h 2m 15s
Episode 43
Battle for the Gem
Our heroes attack the druids and their berserker guards all for the sake of saving Barovia’s greatest treasure: wine.
Published: Apr 3, 2026Duration: 53m 49s
Episode 42
Yester Hill
Our heroes approach the Druids’ hideout. No one sticks to the plan.
TW:
00:47:09 - 0047:14 - gore
Published: Mar 27, 2026Duration: 53m 16s
Episode 41
Cairns
The party hits the road in order to pay the druids of Yester Hill a visit. Tuck does some gravedigging.
Published: Mar 20, 2026Duration: 59m 3s
Episode 40
The Invitation
The party recovers from their brawl at the winery. A messenger arrives, and Ireena’s past becomes harder to ignore.
Published: Mar 13, 2026Duration: 55m 21s
Episode 39
Strategy
The party regroups with the Martikovs and, for the first time, decide to make a plan.
TW: misaphonia: chucking: 2:40-45
Published: Mar 6, 2026Duration: 58m 20s
Episode 38
Advanced Gardening
The party is accosted by plant blights and does some tree trimming. Zoldar Zoldarovich encounters a nasty surprise.
TW: Violence throughout
Misaphonia: wretching: 47:50-to end
Published: Feb 27, 2026Duration: 48m 46s
Episode 37
A Blight Upon You
The party begins the arduous task of clearing the druids out of the winery.
TW: Violence throughout
Misaphonia (shrieking) 4:45-5:00
Published: Feb 20, 2026Duration: 46m 10s
Episode 36
Battle at the Winery
The party begins their siege of the Wizard of Wines Winery.
TW: Violence throughout
Misaphonia (screeching, gurgling) 8:22-8:45
Published: Feb 13, 2026Duration: 50m 34s
Episode 35
Meeting With the Martikovs
The party converses with the innkeepers of the Blue Water Inn and take off from Vallaki. Along the way they meet some friends and plan their next move.
Published: Feb 6, 2026Duration: 1h 11m 36s
Episode 34
One Night In Vallaki
The party winds down in Valaki with their allies, and makes a few discoveries along the way.
Published: Jan 30, 2026Duration: 1h 2m 23s
Episode 33
A Picnic
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
Published: Aug 9, 2024Duration: 1h 4m 54s
Episode 32
A Cricle of Quests
The party has a discussion on their next moves and everything they've experienced so far.
Published: Aug 2, 2024Duration: 57m 44s
Episode 31
R&R
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
Published: Aug 2, 2024Duration: 1h 10m 23s
Episode 30
Stress Test
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
Published: Jul 26, 2024Duration: 53m 3s
Episode 29
Nightfall
The Lord of Barovia makes himself known.
CW:
Mind control and violence throughout episode
34:30-34:36 - Deadnaming
Published: Jul 26, 2024Duration: 1h 1m 58s
Episode 28
All Will Be Well
The party storms the Burgomasters mansion.
CW:
0:55-1:05 - Decapitation
1:20-2:15 - Violence against animals
Published: Jul 19, 2024Duration: 51m 49s
Episode 27
Uprising
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
Published: Jul 19, 2024Duration: 52m 21s
Episode 26
The Festival of the Blazing Sun
It’s time for the long awaited festival. Will all truly be well?
CW:
Misophonia: slurping 11:47, 12:00
Published: Jul 12, 2024Duration: 50m 13s