Barovia (village)



The village of Barovia is located within the greater area of Barovia within the barony of Barovia.

It is the first urban centre our heroes discovered upon entering the barony of Barovia. Having been in decline for some time, the village suffered a great blow to its population and economy when a mysterious wizard came into town a few years ago, taking with him many Barovian villagers eager for justice and the destruction of Strahd von Zarovich. When the wizard's plan failed, all the villagers who had gone with him were killed in the battle, save Doru, who was taken in by Strahd and made one of his vampire spawn.

The village of Barovia is a dismal place, marked by shuttered windows, abandoned streets, and downtrodden citizens.

Blood on the Vine Tavern
The Blood on the Vine tavern is a grim excuse for a watering hole. Its barkeep only speaks to recite the price of wine, and most of its regulars have so little life in them that it makes precious little difference whether they're conscious or not. This is where our heroes first met Ismark Kolyanovich, the burgomaster's son.

The Burgomaster's Mansion
Formerly home to Burgomaster Kolyan Indirovich and his two children Ismark and Ireena, now only Ismark remains. This once-proud house shows the ravages of time and many nights' assault at the hands of Strahd's minions when he was trying to lure Ireena into coming outside to meet with him.

The Church
The only prayers that have been made with any regularity in the past year have been those of Father Donavich, the priest, who has spent most of that time ardently praying for his son Doru's soul while Doru wasted away in the undercroft. Dilapidated and neglected, it is unknown whether Donavich made any effort to tidy up the church once our heroes took Doru off his hands. The church is dedicated to the Morninglord, Lathander.

The Death House
Formerly home to the Durst family — nobles and cultists — the Death House has been haunted for some time now. Luring adventurers into its midst with the illusion of two frightened children, the Death House is home to many perils, though perhaps fewer perils now than it had when our heroes first walked its halls. Rumour has it that several people have tried to burn down the Death House over the years, only to see it mysteriously reappear within a matter of days.

Blood on the Vine Barkeep
The barkeep at the Blood on the Vine tavern's two passions seem to be relentlessly polishing glasses and reciting wine prices.

Blood on the Vine Women
Three women who were very studiously trying to look like they were paying less attention to our heroes than they were, all wearing brightly coloured clothing, heavy makeup, and gaudy jewelery.

Father Donavich
A priest of the Morninglord who has recently neglected his duties to the village in favour of praying for his son to be less of a snarky gay vampire.

Doru
A snarky gay vampire.

Gertruda
The missing daughter of Mad Mary, presumed dead.

Kolyan Indirovich
The former burgomaster of Barovia, who died of a heart attack the night before our heroes arrived in this realm.

Ismark Kolyanovich
The son and eldest child of Kolyan Indirovich, now burgomaster in his stead.

Ireena Kolyana
The daughter and youngest child of Kolyan Indirovich, Ireena caught the eye of Strahd and is presumed to be in Castle Ravenloft with him now following an unsuccessful attempt to evade him with the party.

Mad Mary
A wailing woman who seems to have been driven mad by the disappearance of her daughter Gertruda, who recently ran away.