A community-made Death House campaign is available in Summoning Stone, so you can run the Curse of Strahd’s introductory adventure with music, ambience and sound effects already set up. Downloading community campaigns needs a subscription.
The mood you’re after
Death House is a slow turn from ordinary to dreadful. A townhouse in Barovia looks welcoming, then it creaks, whispers and shows its teeth. Good audio does the same: start quiet and domestic, add unease room by room, and save the loud moments for when they count.
An audio plan by phase
- Arrival. Low, steady ambience. Wind or rain outside the windows sets Barovia’s gloom. Free options in Summoning Stone: Rain on Window, Meadow, Old Town.
- Exploring the house. Keep it subtle. Door effects and the occasional creak do more than music. Free options: Wood Door, Door Knock, Metal Groans.
- The haunting builds. Introduce tension. Let a low drone sit under the scene, and hold a sting for the first real scare. Free options: Tension, Horror Sting, Jump Scare.
- Cellar and dungeon. Switch to cold, echoing space. Add reverb so rooms sound large and empty. Free options: Dungeon, Deep Drum.
- The finale. Raise intensity and keep effects ready for the fight. See free combat sound effects.
Tips for horror audio
- Silence is a tool. Drop everything for a reveal, then bring it back.
- Save loud for last. If every scare is loud, none work.
- Trigger effects on cue. Use Siri or a Stream Deck so you can keep eye contact with the table. See how.
- Put the artwork on a TV with fog or smoke overlay for atmosphere. See how.
More ideas in free horror sounds for tabletop RPGs.
Frequently asked questions
Is there music and a soundboard for Death House?
Yes. A community-made Death House campaign is available in Summoning Stone, and you can add your own scenes, music and effects.
Do I need a subscription to download it?
Yes. Community campaigns need a subscription. The rest of the app has a free tier. See what’s free.
Can I customize the Death House scenes?
Yes. Every scene is fully customizable, so you can adjust the music, ambience, effects and reverb.
What sounds work for a haunted house?
Rain on Window, Metal Groans, doors, Tension and Horror Sting are all free in Summoning Stone.
Summoning Stone is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast. Curse of Strahd and Death House are published by Wizards of the Coast.