Vistani

The Vistani were a traveling people, who never stayed long in one place and were always on the move. The Vistani were renowned travelers of the Mists in the Shadowfell, which did not hinder them in the least. The Vistani originated from the Domains of Dread.

Description
The Vistani had darker complexions and usually sported jet-black hair. They wore colorful and cheery clothing and were big drinkers.

Traits & Abilities
Vistani were usually regarded with suspicion because of their "Evil Eye", the ability to curse anyone they looked at. While the Vistana would get a mental backlash after the curse ended, some powerful Vistani could inflict very terrible curses upon those who'd wronged them.

History
The Vistani came from the same world as Strahd von Zarovich did before the mists claimed Barovia.

In the late 15 century DR, a group of Vistani came to Daggerford and did not leave until a group of unfortunate adventurers accompanied them into Barovia.

Society
Vistani traveled in tight-knit groups using barrel-topped wagons. Evil Vistani would help Darklords such as Strahd von Zarovich capture weary adventurers and take them into the Domains of Dread.

Some Vistani would offer shelter, food, and protection for travelers and strangers alike.

Culture & Specialties
Vistani were known for their musical talent as well as their skill in silversmithing, coppersmithing, cooking, weaving, entertaining, storytelling, toolmaking, and horse-trading.

The Book of the Raven, found in Candlekeep, was a journal about Vistani day-to-day life as well as the author's travels with them.

Notable Vistani

 * Ezmerelda d'Avenir
 * Madame Coth, a wealthy silk merchant in Ravens Bluff who settled in the city after escaping from the Domains of Dread

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Curse of Strahd
 * Book of the Raven
 * Novels
 * Vampire of the Mists
 * Video Games
 * Ravenloft: Stone Prophet • Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide • Dungeons & Dragons Online (Mists of Ravenloft) • • Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
 * Card Games
 * AD&D Trading Cards •
 * Organized Play & Licensed Adventures
 * Scout's Honor • Mists of Ravenloft
 * Scout's Honor • Mists of Ravenloft