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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 for creating and composing the music we used for the show!
40 Episodes
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The Invitation

The Invitation

2026-03-1355:21

The party recovers from their brawl at the winery. A messenger arrives, and Ireena’s past becomes harder to ignore.
Strategy

Strategy

2026-03-0658:20

The party regroups with the Martikovs and, for the first time, decide to make a plan. TW: misaphonia: chucking: 2:40-45
Advanced Gardening

Advanced Gardening

2026-02-2748:46

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
A Blight Upon You

A Blight Upon You

2026-02-2046:10

The party begins the arduous task of clearing the druids out of the winery. TW: Violence throughout Misaphonia (shrieking) 4:45-5:00
Battle at the Winery

Battle at the Winery

2026-02-1350:34

The party begins their siege of the Wizard of Wines Winery.  TW: Violence throughout Misaphonia (screeching, gurgling) 8:22-8:45
Meeting With the Martikovs

Meeting With the Martikovs

2026-02-0601:11:36

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.
One Night In Vallaki

One Night In Vallaki

2026-01-3001:02:23

The party winds down in Valaki with their allies, and makes a few discoveries along the way.
A Picnic

A Picnic

2024-08-0901:04:54

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
A Cricle of Quests

A Cricle of Quests

2024-08-0257:44

The party has a discussion on their next moves and everything they've experienced so far.
R&R

R&R

2024-08-0201:10:23

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
Stress Test

Stress Test

2024-07-2653:03

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
Nightfall

Nightfall

2024-07-2601:01:58

The Lord of Barovia makes himself known. CW: Mind control and violence throughout episode 34:30-34:36 - Deadnaming
All Will Be Well

All Will Be Well

2024-07-1951:49

The party storms the Burgomasters mansion. CW: 0:55-1:05 - Decapitation 1:20-2:15 - Violence against animals
Uprising

Uprising

2024-07-1952:21

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
It’s time for the long awaited festival. Will all truly be well? CW: Misophonia: slurping 11:47, 12:00
A Two-Room Cabin

A Two-Room Cabin

2024-07-1201:08:55

After their flight from Vallaki, the gang takes refuge with Kasimir. Will they simply press on with their adventure, or attempt to rectify the situation in Vallaki?
A Night at Kasimir's

A Night at Kasimir's

2024-07-0546:48

The bones in hand, the party makes their way back to the church, only to encounter more Barovian madness.
The party deals with the vampires in order to get to the sacred bones, meanwhile Fursat makes a new ally. CW: General violence: 20:00-21:00 24:45-25:00
Your Funeral

Your Funeral

2024-06-2855:35

The battle continues, and the party receives help from someone they don’t expect. CWs: Mind Control: 0:58-1:32 Intense violence (throughout) Misophonia: (shrieking) 3:40-4:15
Bloodshed

Bloodshed

2024-06-2801:04:52

As is typical with the party, a battle ensues with the vampire spawn at the coffin maker’s house. CWs: Mind control: 15:21-15:39, 39:50-41:42 Burns/burning: 20:25-20:45, 26:33-27:04, 30:37-50:51, 38:38-30:49 Dismemberment: 48:49-48:54
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