Introduction Running the Adventure A Classic Retold Story Overview Adventure Structure Character Levels Marks of Horror The Unknown Foreshadowing Age Light Personification Details Humor
Chapter 1: Into the Mists Strahd von Zarovich The Vampire’s History Strahd’s Goals Roleplaying Strahd When Strahd Attacks Fortunes of Ravenloft Using Regular Playing Cards Card Reading Treasure Locations Strahd’s Enemy Strahd’s Location in the Castle Adventure Hooks Plea for Help Mysterious Visitors Werewolves in the Mist Creeping Fog
Chapter 2: The Lands of Barovia Lay of the Land Mists of Ravenloft Sunlight in Barovia Alterations to Magic Cosmetic Spell Modifications Resurrection Madness Barovians Barovian Names Souls and Shells Barovians and Nonhumans Barovian Lore Vistani Strahd’s Vistani Servants Vistani Lore Vistani Curses Evil Eye Random Encounters Areas of Barovia A. Old Svalich Road B. Gates of Barovia C. Svalich Woods D. River Ivlis E. Village of Barovia F. River Ivlis Crossroads G. Tser Pool Encampment H. Tser Falls I. Black Carriage J. Gates of Ravenloft K. Castle Ravenloft L. Lake Zarovich M. Mad Mage of Mount Baratok N. Town of Vallaki O. Old Bonegrinder P. Luna River Crossroads Q. Argynvostholt R. Raven River Crossroads S. Village of Krezk T. Tsolenka Pass U. Ruins of Berez V. Van Richten’s Tower W. The Wizard of Wines X. The Amber Temple Y. Yester Hill Z. Werewolf Den
Chapter 3: The Village of Barovia Approaching the Village House Occupants Areas of the Village E1. Bildrath’s Mercantile E2. Blood of the Vine Tavern E3. Mad Mary’s Townhouse E4. Burgomaster’s Mansion E5. Church E6. Cemetery E7. Haunted House Special Events March of the Dead Dream Pastries
Chapter 4: Castle Ravenloft Random Encounters Random Encounters Walls of Ravenloft K1. Front Courtyard K2. Center Court Gate K3. Servants' Courtyard K4. Carriage House K5. Chapel Garden K6. Overlook Main Floor K7. Entry K8. Great Entry K9. Guests' Hall K10. Dining Hall K11. South Archers' Post K12. Turret Post K13. Turret Post Access Hall K14. Hall of Faith K15. Chapel K16. North Chapel Access K17. South Chapel Access K18. High Tower Staircase K18a. High Tower Shaft K19. Grand Landing K20. Heart of Sorrow K20a. Tower Hall Stair K21. South Tower Stair K22. North Archers' Post K23. Servants' Entrance K24. Servants' Quarters Court of the Count K25. Audience Hall K26. Guards' Post K27. King’s Hall K28. King’s Balcony K29. Creaky Landing K30. King’s Accountant K31. Trapworks K31a. Elevator Shaft K31b. Shaft Access K32. Maid in Hell K33. King’s Apartment Stair K34. Servants' Upper Floor Rooms of Weeping K35. Guardian Vermin K36. Dining Hall of the Count K37. Study K38. False Treasury K39. Hall of Webs K40. Belfry K41. Treasury K42. King’s Bedchamber K43. Bath Chamber K44. Closet K45. Hall of Heroes K46. Parapets Spires of Ravenloft K47. Portrait of Strahd K48. Offstair K49. Lounge K50. Guest Room K51. Closet K52. Smokestack K53. Rooftop K54. Familiar Room K55. Element Room K56. Cauldron K57. Tower Roof K58. Bridge K59. High Tower Peak K60. North Tower Peak K60a. North Tower Rooftop Larders of Ill Omen K61. Elevator Trap K62. Servants' Hall K63. Wine Cellar K64. Guards' Stair K65. Kitchen K66. Butler’s Quarters K67. Hall of Bones K68. Guards' Run K69. Guards' Quarters K70. Kingsmen Hall K71. Kingsmen Quarters K72. Chamberlain’s Office Dungeon and Catacombs K73. Dungeon Hall K74. North Dungeon K75. South Dungeon K76. Torture Chamber K77. Observation Balcony K78. Brazier Room K79. Western Stair K80. Center Stair K81. Tunnel K82. Marble Slide K83. Spiral Stair K83a. Spiral Stair Landing K84. Catacombs K85. Sergei’s Tomb K86. Strahd’s Tomb K87. Guardians K88. Tomb of King Barov and Queen Ravenovia
Chapter 5: The Town of Vallaki Approaching the Town Town Gates House Occupants Vallaki Lore Areas of Vallaki N1. St. Andral’s Church N2. Blue Water Inn N3. Burgomaster’s Mansion N4. Wachterhaus N5. Arasek Stockyard N6. Coffin Maker’s Shop N7. Blinsky Toys N8. Town Square N9. Vistani Camp Special Events Festival of the Blazing Sun Tyger, Tyger Lady Wachter’s Wish St. Andral’s Feast
Chapter 6: Old Bonegrinder Morgantha’s Coven Dream Pastries Approaching the Windmill Areas of the Windmill O1. Ground Floor O2. Bone Mill O3. Bedroom O4. Domed Attic The Megaliths
Chapter 7: Argynvostholt The Order of the Silver Dragon Revenants of Barovia Approaching the Mansion Areas of Argynvostholt Q1. Dragon Statue Q2. Main Entrance Q3. Dragon’s Foyer Q4. Spiders' Ballroom Q5. Ruined Stable Q6. Dragon’s Den Q7. Parlor Q8. Iron Gate Q9. Servants' Quarters Q10. Kitchen Q11. Wine Storage Q12. Dining Hall Q13. Chapel of Morning Q14. Chapel Staircases Q15. Cemetery Q16. Dragon’s Mausoleum Q17. West Staircases Q18. Balconies Q19. Ruined Bedchambers Q20. South Alcove Q21. North Alcove Q22. Bathroom Q23. Storage Room Q24. Chapel Balcony Q25. Trapped Hallway Q26. Northeast Guest Room Q27. Knights' Quarters Q28. Knights' Quarters Q29. Northwest Guest Room Q30. Curtained Staircase Q31. East Staircases Q32. Ruined Bedchambers Q33. Collapsed Ceiling Q34. Ruined Bathroom Q35. Upstairs Gallery Q36. Dragon’s Audience Hall Q37. Knights of the Order Q38. Closet Q39. Vladimir’s Bedroom Q40. Argynvost’s Study Q41. Dragon’s Vault Q42. Argynvost’s Bedroom Q43. Hole in Roof Q44. Dragon Gargoyle Q45. Ancient Ballista Q46. Destroyed Ballista Q47. Roof Turrets Q48. Roof’s Edge Q49. Beacon Tower Door Q50. Beacon, Lower Landing Q51. Beacon, Upper Landing Q52. Beacon Turrets Q53. Beacon of Argynvostholt Special Events Special Delivery Arrigal’s Hunt
Chapter 8: The Village of Krezk Areas of Krezk S1. Road Junction S2. Gatehouse S3. Village of Krezk S4. Pool and Shrine S5. Winding Road S6. North Gate S7. Graveyard S8. Garden Gatehouse S9. Gardens S10. Abbey Entrance S11. Inner Gatehouses S12. Courtyard S13. Main Hall S14. Foyer S15. Madhouse S16. Wine Cellar S17. Loft and Belfry S18. Curtain Wall S19. Barracks S20. Upstairs Office S21. Haunted Hospital S22. Operating Room S23. Nursery S24. Morgue Special Events Something Old Something New Something Borrowed Something Blue
Chapter 9: Tsolenka Pass Areas of the Pass T1. Gatehouse Portcullis T2. Demon Statues T3. Curtain of Green Flame T4. Guard Tower, Ground Floor T5. Guard Tower, Upper Floor T6. Guard Tower Rooftop T7. Western Arch T8. Stone Bridge T9. Eastern Arch Special Events Roc of Mount Ghakis Bloodhorn’s Charge
Chapter 10: The Ruins of Berez Approaching the Ruins Marsh Scarecrows Areas of Berez U1. Abandoned Cottages U2. Ulrich Mansion U3. Baba Lysaga’s Hut U4. Churchyard U5. Marina’s Monument U6. Standing Stones Special Events Creeping Hut Lost Battlefield
Chapter 11: Van Richten's Tower Approaching the Tower Khazan’s Spell Drain Areas of the Tower V1. Ezmerelda’s Magic Wagon V2. Tower Door V3. Rickety Scaffolding V4. Tower, First Floor V5. Tower, Second Floor V6. Tower, Third Floor V7. Tower, Fourth Floor Special Events Pack Attack Ezmerelda’s Retreat
Chapter 12: The Wizard of Wines Approaching the Vineyard The Martikov Family Approaching the Winery Areas of the Winery W1. Stables W2. Loading Dock W3. Barrel Maker’s Workshop W4. Barrel Storage W5. Veranda W6. Well W7. Outhouse W8. Storage W9. Fermentation Vats W10. Glassblower’s Workshop W11. Spiral Staircase W12. Ramp W13. Back Staircase W14. Wine Cellar W15. Brown Mold W16. Loading Winch W17. Master Bedroom W18. Kitchen and Dining Room W19. Sleeping Quarters W20. Printing Press Special Events Wine Delivery Wintersplinter Attacks
Chapter 13: The Amber Temple Extreme Cold Areas of the Temple X1. Temple Facade X1a. Narrow Fissure X2. Entrance X2a. Guard Room X2b. Guard Room X3. Empty Barracks X4. Overlook X5. Temple of Lost Secrets X5a. God of Secrets X5b. Secret Door X5c. Locked Doors X5d. Amber Reflections X6. Southeast Annex X7. Secret Scroll Repository X8. Upper East Hall X9. Lecture Hall X10. Northeast Annex X11. Northeast Balcony X12. East Shrine X13. East Archer Post X14. North Staircase X14a. Collapsed Lower Hall X15. Southwest Annex X16. West Scroll Repository X17. Upper West Hall X18. Hallway X19. Potion Storage X20. Architect’s Room X21. West Staircase X22. Northwest Annex X23. Northwest Balcony X24. West Shrine X25. West Archer Post X26. Secret Alcove X27. Lich’s Lair X28. Hidden Phylactery X29. Secret Room X30. Preserved Library X31. Central Catacombs X31a. West Catacombs X31b. East Catacombs X32. Lower East Hall X33. Amber Vaults X34. Wizard’s Bedchamber X35. Sleeping Guardian X36. Lower West Hall X37. Wizard’s Bedchamber X38. Haunted Room X39. Plundered Treasury X40. Sealed Treasury X41. Fissure X42. Amber Vault Special Events Rahadin’s Prayer Kasimir’s Dark Gift
Chapter 14: Yester Hill Areas of the Hill Y1. Trail Y2. Berserker Cairns Y3. Druids' Circle Y4. Gulthias Tree Y5. Wall of Fog Special Events Druids' Ritual Blood Spear of Kavan
Chapter 15: Werewolf Den Travel Through the Mists Approaching the Den Areas of the Den Z1. Cave Mouth Z2. Guard Post Z3. Wolf Den Z4. Underground Spring Z5. Deep Caves Z6. Kiril’s Cave Z7. Shrine of Mother Night Z8. Ring of Stone Special Events Leader of the Pack Die Kinder
Epilogue Strahd Prevails Strahd Dies Rahadin’s Revenge Sergei and Ireena Escape from Barovia Aftermath
Appendix B: Death House Level Advancement History Rose and Thorn The Mists Areas of the House 1. Entrance 2. Main Hall 3. Den of Wolves 4. Kitchen and Pantry 5. Dining Room 6. Upper Hall 7. Servants' Room 8. Library 9. Secret Room 10. Conservatory 11. Balcony 12. Master Suite 13. Bathroom 14. Storage Room 15. Nursemaid’s Suite 16. Attic Hall 17. Spare Bedroom 18. Storage Room 19. Spare Bedroom 20. Children’s Room 21. Secret Stairs 22. Dungeon Level Access 23. Family Crypts 24. Cult Initiates' Quarters 25. Well and Cultist Quarters 26. Hidden Spiked Pit 27. Dining Hall 28. Larder 29. Ghoulish Encounter 30. Stairs Down 31. Darklord’s Shrine 32. Hidden Trapdoor 33. Cult Leaders' Den 34. Cult Leaders' Quarters 35. Reliquary 36. Prison 37. Portcullis 38. Ritual Chamber Endings The Cult Is Appeased The Cult Is Denied
Appendix D: Monsters and NPCs New Creatures by Challenge Rating Creatures (A-H) Creatures (I-Q) Creatures (R-Z)
Appendix E: The Tarokka Deck Composition High Deck High Deck Common Deck Swords Stars Coins Glyphs Tarokka Cards High Deck Swords Stars Coins Glyphs
Appendix F: Handouts Kolyan Indirovich’s Letter (version 1) Strahd’s Invitation From the Tome of Strahd Journal of Rudolph van Richten Kolyan Indirovich’s Letter (version 2) Journal of Argynvost