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'''Barovia''' is the name shared by a number of distinct but related locations within the fictional universe of the [[Dungeons & Dragons]] roleplaying game. In each of its iterations, the area is loosely based on real-world [[Transylvania]] and its associations with the Dracula legend. {{citation needed}} |
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'''Barovia''' is the oldest domain in [[Ravenloft]]. |
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Barovia first appeared as the setting of [[Ravenloft_(module)|I6: Ravenloft]]. Later, TSR developed this original adventure into the [[Ravenloft]] Campaign Setting, and writers reconceived of Barovia as one of many domains within the Ravenloft [[demiplane]]. |
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It was formed from a part of the ancestral lands of [[Strahd von Zarovich]] at the time when he murdered his brother Sergei to win the hand of the beautiful Tatyana in the year 351 of the Barovian Calendar. |
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==Geography== |
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Barovia is loosely based on real-world [[Transylvania]]. The country is mostly mountainous (the Balinok range) and covered in dense woods. The climate is cold with frigid winters. |
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Barovia is a mountain valley within the fictional Balinok mountains. The terrain is densely wooded and the climate is one of frigid winters. |
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The valley hosts a small village (also named Barovia), over which looms Castle Ravenloft, ancestral seat of vampire ruler [[Strahd von Zarovich]]. |
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[[Strahd von Zarovich]], a [[Vampire (Dungeons & Dragons)|vampire]] and [[Wizard (Dungeons & Dragons)|necromancer]], remains the darklord of Barovia, inhabiting the Castle Ravenloft, close to the original village of Barovia (otherwise unnamed), the de facto political centre of the land. Other large settlements include Zeidenberg, Immol, Teueldorf, Vallaki and Krezk. |
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==Fictional History== |
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The population is 98% human, with native Barovians and the lower-class emigres from Gundarak, the Gundarakites. The [[Vistani]], though a one percent minority, are influential due to their compact with Strahd. |
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As originally conceived of in [[Ravenloft_(module)|I6: Ravenloft]], the history of Barovia mirrors the story of [[Dracula]].{{citation needed}} |
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Barovia was conquered at an indeterminate time in the past by [[Strahd von Zarovich]], a [[Vampire (Dungeons & Dragons)|vampire]] [[Wizard (Dungeons & Dragons)|wizard]]. |
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The most popular language, Balok, shows patterns of Slavic influence. |
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Sometime around the year 351 of Barovia's calendar, Strahd sought to win the love of a woman named Tatyana. She rebuffed his advances and preferred his brother Sergei. Jealous, Strahd murdered Sergei and sought to claim Tatyana, but she threw herself from the castle walls to her death. |
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Published products are unclear whether Strahd was a vampire before this event, or whether the tragic events somehow caused him to become a vampire. |
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''[[Expedition to Castle Ravenloft]]'' includes instructions for placing it in north eastern [[Faerûn]]. |
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== In Roleplaying Products == |
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''[[Ravenloft_(module)|I6: Ravenloft]]'': The setting's original appearance, for 1st edition AD&D. |
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''[[House_of_Strahd|House of Strahd]]'': Largely the same setting as I6, but updated for [[Editions_of_Dungeons_%26_Dragons#Advanced_Dungeons_.26_Dragons_2nd_edition|2d Edition AD&D]]. |
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''[[Expedition to Castle Ravenloft]]'': An update and expansion to the adventure, for the 3.5 edition of D&D. Includes instructions for incorporating Barovia into the [[Eberron]] and [[Forgotten Realms]] campaign settings. |
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Barovia is also a domain of the Ravenloft demiplane in the [[Ravenloft]] Campaign Setting. The setting was originally published by TSR, then later under license by Sword & Sorcery.{{citation needed}} |
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== In Electronic Games == |
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Barovia was the setting of three PC games. |
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''[[Ravenloft: Stone Prophet]]'' by [[DreamForge Intertainment]] for [[Strategic Simulations, Inc.]], 1995. |
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''[[Iron & Blood: Warriors of Ravenloft]]'' |
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Revision as of 21:17, 13 April 2014
Barovia is the name shared by a number of distinct but related locations within the fictional universe of the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. In each of its iterations, the area is loosely based on real-world Transylvania and its associations with the Dracula legend. [citation needed]
Barovia first appeared as the setting of I6: Ravenloft. Later, TSR developed this original adventure into the Ravenloft Campaign Setting, and writers reconceived of Barovia as one of many domains within the Ravenloft demiplane.
Geography
Barovia is a mountain valley within the fictional Balinok mountains. The terrain is densely wooded and the climate is one of frigid winters.
The valley hosts a small village (also named Barovia), over which looms Castle Ravenloft, ancestral seat of vampire ruler Strahd von Zarovich.
Fictional History
As originally conceived of in I6: Ravenloft, the history of Barovia mirrors the story of Dracula.[citation needed]
Barovia was conquered at an indeterminate time in the past by Strahd von Zarovich, a vampire wizard.
Sometime around the year 351 of Barovia's calendar, Strahd sought to win the love of a woman named Tatyana. She rebuffed his advances and preferred his brother Sergei. Jealous, Strahd murdered Sergei and sought to claim Tatyana, but she threw herself from the castle walls to her death.
Published products are unclear whether Strahd was a vampire before this event, or whether the tragic events somehow caused him to become a vampire.
In Roleplaying Products
I6: Ravenloft: The setting's original appearance, for 1st edition AD&D.
House of Strahd: Largely the same setting as I6, but updated for 2d Edition AD&D.
Expedition to Castle Ravenloft: An update and expansion to the adventure, for the 3.5 edition of D&D. Includes instructions for incorporating Barovia into the Eberron and Forgotten Realms campaign settings.
Barovia is also a domain of the Ravenloft demiplane in the Ravenloft Campaign Setting. The setting was originally published by TSR, then later under license by Sword & Sorcery.[citation needed]
In Electronic Games
Barovia was the setting of three PC games.
Ravenloft: Strahd's Possession by SSI, 1994.
Ravenloft: Stone Prophet by DreamForge Intertainment for Strategic Simulations, Inc., 1995.
Iron & Blood: Warriors of Ravenloft
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