Ravenloft

Ravenloft is a demiplane of dread surrounded by thick mist. It is ruled over by Strahd Von Zarovich. It is an ancient and mysterious land ride with danger and a violent history.

Geography

Almost the entire valley consisted of densely forested rough terrain, with sheer cliffs and outcroppings. Few areas were easily traversable, and it was always dangerous to stay off the road. Winters were usually long and bitter.
The sky of Barovia was permanently overcast with storm clouds. Even during the brightest hours of the day, light was unnaturally muted and dimmed, and did not affect normally sensitive creatures such as vampires. In many locations, the mists partially or completely obscured vision.
The valley was located between Mount Baratok to the north and Mount Ghakis to the south. Both mountains were part of a larger mountain range known as the Balinok Mountains. The evergreen forest of the Svalich Woods covered the entire valley, which was trespassed by the Old Svalich Road that ran from East to West. At the center of the valley, south of the slopes of Mount Baratok, stood a large lake known as Lake Zarovich, which was fed by melting snow from the mountain.

Fauna & Flora

Much of the lower hilled forests throughout Barovia were made up of hardwood trees, such as beech, cherry, hazelnut, and oak. At higher elevations the predominant trees were evergreens, such as fir, pine, and spruce.
The forests of Barovia teemed with wildlife. Land animals such as deer, rabbits, rats, wolves, and black bears were common in the woods. The sky was populated with ravens, hawks and songbirds, as well as nocturnal bats and owls.

Alternative Name(s)

Barovia

Type

Plane of Existence

Included Locations

• Barovian Basin
• Svalich Woods

Owner/Ruler

Strahd Von Zarovich