Castle Ravenloft

Castle Ravenloft was the seat of power of the lord of Barovia, the vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich.

Location
The castle was located atop a large spire of rock overlooking the village of Barovia.

History
In the, the sun elf vampire Jander Sunstar first traveled to Castle Ravenloft while trying to solve the mystery of the magical affliction that had tormented Anna, whom he had met in Waterdeep in the. He lived there for more than 25 years, until his final confrontation with Strahd.

In the late 15 century DR, it was the intention of Volothamp Geddarm to visit Castle Ravenloft during his brief stay in Barovia. After being invited into the castle by Strahd himself, Volo, realizing the danger he was in, returned to Toril by way of a charm devised by Elminster.

Inhabitants
Besides Strahd himself, Castle Ravenloft was inhabited by several of his undead servants, thralls, and, occasionally, prisoners.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Curse of Strahd
 * Novels
 * Vampire of the Mists
 * Comics
 * Shadows of the Vampire (#2)
 * Video Games
 * Ravenloft: Strahd's Possession •