Barovia Proper
A small settlement in the east of the country of Barovia. It's population is often harrassed by wolves, creatures, and bandits. Located to the south of Castle Ravenloft, the looming threat of the castle is an oppressive force on the town. A large number of the inhabitants seem to have resigned to their lives of terror. The village is home to a few small shops, most notably Perrywinkle's Merchantile and The Blood on Vine Tavern. There is also a temple to the Morninglord, but the priest has not held any services since his son disappeared.
This was the first town the party encountered in Barovia.
Between the inhabitants going missing and the blood fever ravaging the town, the little shreds of hope that the villagers have is quickly dwindling.
Demographics
The town of Barovia consists mostly of a human population, though there are members of other species sprinkled throughout the town.
Government
The ruling family of Barovia is the Jahondathanians. They were appointed by Strahd Von Zarovich generations ago. As Strahd had not been seen outside of the castle for over a hundred years, the Jahondathanian family became lax in their duties. They stopped collecting taxes from the villagers, the town watch had been disbanded, and the town started to fall into disarray.
The sole focus of the recent generation was to protect their daughter Ireena Jahondathainian. Strahd personally came from the castle to meet her and made frequent attempts to gain her affection. The Jahondathanian family strongly believed the legends that Lord Zarovich is a vampire, and seeks to turn their daughter into a soulless shell of a woman.
Infrastructure
Over the years the city population has declined, many people have risked the dangerous Old Svalich Road to attempt to gain safety in Vallaki. There is no town watch, the roads are maintained by the citizens with whatever they can muster together. The temple to the The Morninglord used to be a pillar in the community and fund repairs, but it has recen
Founding Date
396 DR
Type
Town
Population
250
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