Ironically, has a fiendish deformed right arm, red-scaled and clawed, with which he is capable of hurling balls of flame. Izek Strasni – Sheriff of Vallaki and the baron’s right-hand man. He has it in his head that the key to freeing the land from Strahd’s grasp is to make everyone happy, through forced participation in frequent festivals and a town law against “malicious unhappiness”. When the trance ends, all the eater desires is to re-enter that blissful state.īaron Vargas Vallakovich – Burgomaster of Vallaki, the baron is a bit mad and megalomaniacal. They sell dream biscuits, seemingly magical pastries that put those who eat them into a trance-like slumber which lasts for hours, in which they live out their fondest fantasies. They are currently squatting in the old windmill now owned by the Durst daughters by deed. Morgantha and her daughters Bella and Offalia – Three old crones met along the road to Vallaki. According to that same reading, two other items of power which combined will be key in defeating Strahd can be found in Castle Ravenloft itself. The fortune she read for the PCs has already steered them to the Tome of Strahd, the stolen journal of the vampire count, and an encounter with the legendary Dr. She is the greatest seer of this generation, and her Tarokka card readings are always accurate. Madam Eva – A member of the Vistani, the gypsy-like wandering culture native to Barovia. The party left them in the care of some of their descendents, Bildrath, merchant of Barovia village and his sister. They had been there for nearly 200 years! They have psychic powers and are capable of communicating with each other (and possibly others) telepathically. Rosevalda and Thornvalda Durst – Twin girls appearing about 10 years old, the two were found in a magical stasis within the cursed “Death House” in Barovia village. The characters have escorted her to the town of Vallaki, miles to the west of Castle Ravenloft, hoping it would be out of Strahd’s reach. Still, she resolves to fight against the monster. Ireena has been charmed and bitten by Strahd on more than one occasion. Before the party’s arrival in Barovia, he and his wolf minions assaulted the Burgomaster’s mansion regularly, eventually leading to the old man’s heart attack. Ireena Kolyana – Adopted daughter of the deceased Burgomaster, and sister to Ismark, Ireena is the current focus of Strahd’s obsession. Two former PCs, Zivago and Darian accompanied him there to serve as his men-at-arms. But first, his pending nuptials to the daughter of the Boyar of the Graenseskov (border wood) on the east side of the realm is occupying his attention. Madam Eva has indicated that his fate and the party’s are tied together, and that he is destined to accompany them in the final battle against Strahd. Ismark is a fair and just man, and kind to his adopted sister Ireena. Ismark Kolyanovich – Son of the deceased Burgomaster of the village of Barovia, and now Burgomaster in his own right.
Apparently he is behind most of the characters mysterious arrival to this land but to what end? The Vistani, Madam Eva prophesied that his defeat is the key to the characters finding their way home again. If the player characters return her, the Vistani will refuse a request by Ernst Larnak to deliver a message to Strahd at one point in the module.Count Strahd von Zarovich – The vampire ruler of the land of Barovia. He has not yet been encountered in his true form, but the party suspects they met him their first night at the Blood of the Vine tavern disguised as Ismark Kolyanovich. Luvash has become hellbent on her return and may put the player characters to the task if they ask a favor of him. , including Savid, whom later got lost himself. Half of the Vistani under Luvash and Arrigal's command are out looking for her. In this module, Arabelle is kidnapped by Bluto Krogarov, whom intends to sacrifice her to the sea in return for good luck while fishing.
She seems to have a special connection to Strahd, for she is the descendant of both Madame Eva and Barovian royalty, though she is unaware of her connection to Strahd. She is a young 7 year old Vistana girl, the daughter of Luvash and niece of Arrigal.
This section contains canon info from officially published sourcesĪrabelle is an NPC from the 5th Edition module Curse of Strahd.