Session 9: From the Mist, Home Again

Smoke-choked hallways. A coffin carried through collapsing rooms. A gift from the shadows. A homecoming months too late. Session 9 closes our Death House arc and turns our steps toward Waterdeep.
Gather. Laugh. Roll
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Smoke-choked hallways. A coffin carried through collapsing rooms. A gift from the shadows. A homecoming months too late. Session 9 closes our Death House arc and turns our steps toward Waterdeep.

The chanting grows louder. Shadows rise from the walls. And the house demands its sacrifice. Join us as the party fights through the penultimate horrors of Death House.

The party explores the upper floors of Death House, uncovering haunting secrets, tamed brooms, disturbing spirits, and an unforgettable Nursery encounter. This session blends horror, humor, and kid-driven chaos in equal measure.

Dragon Heist • Session 3 Recap • Durst Manor: Shadows & Sacrifice The Children in the Mist They survive their first fight. They find a body. They meet two frightened children in the road. And for the first time since arriving in Barovia… they step inside the house. The party…

Here’s how I adapted Death House for a brand-new group—small changes, mood lighting, shifted hooks, and spooky surprises to make this classic shine.

Every DM dreams of a seasonal adventure. This year, I finally found the perfect party to brave Death House—or as I prefer to call it, Durst Manor—and it all started with a spark of Halloween inspiration.