The Death of Barovian Nobility: The Devil’s Machinations

The following centuries were characterized by growing despotism, as The Devil’s heirs seized authority from the nobles and concentrated it in their own hands.

True nobles are vanishing creatures in Barovia, and none of Barovia's ancient families but the von Zaroviches still hold land. The Count is the master of all, and the modern aristocracy consists of his duly appointed burgomasters and boyars. Though they occasionally serve in these roles, the old families - the Buchvolds, Ivilskovas, Katskys, Petrovnas, Romuliches, Trikskys, Velikovnas, Wachters, and innumerable others - are slowly dying out. Their glories have faded, their gold has dwindled, and their sons and daughters have scattered to the corners of the world. The exception is, of course, the Dilisnyas, a noble family who through strategy and calculated machinations bravely opposed and stood against the Devil and his corrupt brood.