Each kingdom is ruled by a tyrant who committed sins in life and was awarded the title of Darklord by otherworldly forces known only as the Dark Powers. Eventually, Ravenloft became the name for the greater setting of the Domains of Dread, a patchwork Shadowfell realm consisting of Barovia and other kingdoms pulled from various worlds. He would return in every subsequent edition of D&D. It’s impossible to talk about Barovia without discussing Strahd von Zarovich, who first made his appearance in 1983’s famous I6 module Ravenloft. Strahd: The First Darklord of the Domains of Dread With D&D Beyond’s Maps tool, Master-tier subscribers can quickly create in-game maps from the sourcebooks they own on D&D Beyond and populate them with creature and player tokens. Fresh Variations of Horror in Olde BaroviaĪll maps and creatures from Curse of Strahd are now in Maps, and a new top-down layout of Castle Ravenloft is also available!.Barovia is a Melancholic Realm Encircled by the Mists.Strahd: The First Darklord of the Domains of Dread.Beware! Spoilers for Curse of Strahd lurk ahead! In this article, we'll introduce you to the most important things to know before you begin your adventures in this dark land.
This is Barovia, the most famous horror setting of Dungeons & Dragons. Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
