Chapter 2: The Land of Barovia
DM prep for the Village of Barovia, including Ismark, Ireena, Father Donavich, and the funeral of the burgomaster.
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DM prep for the Village of Barovia, including Ismark, Ireena, Father Donavich, and the funeral of the burgomaster.
A complete guide to running Death House, the introductory dungeon of Curse of Strahd, with room-by-room DM notes.
Running the party's arrival in Barovia — from the mysterious letter to the gates of the Village of Barovia.
The vampire lord of Barovia — his history, motivations, combat tactics, and roleplaying tips for DMs.
A guide to running the grim Village of Barovia, the party's first taste of Strahd's domain.
One of the three fated items in Curse of Strahd — a sentient sunblade with a vendetta against vampires.
Barovia's secret wereraven resistance — their goals, members, and how to make them compelling allies.
Running the night hag coven at Old Bonegrinder — a deadly encounter that teaches players Barovia plays for keeps.
A quest guide for locating and using the Tome of Strahd — one of the three fated treasures of Barovia.
A breakdown of the Strahd Zombie — Barovia's signature undead minion with its horrifying Loathsome Limbs trait.