Scattered throughout Barovia are ancient treasures that can be brought to bear against Strahd von Zarovich and his fell servants. The locations of three of them—the Tome of Strahd, the
Tome of Strahd
The Tome of Strahd is an ancient work penned by Strahd, a tragic tale of how he came to his fallen state. The book is bound in a thick leather cover with steel hinges and fastenings. The pages are of parchment and very brittle. Most of the book is written in the curious shorthand that only Strahd employs. Stains and age have made most of the work illegible, but several paragraphs remain intact and readable. If the characters acquire the Tome of Strahd and want to read these paragraphs, show the players the “area From the Tome of Strahd” section in appendix F.
If Strahd sees, or learns from a minion, that the tome has fallen into the party’s possession, all of his other objectives (see chapter 1, “Into the Mists”) are put on hold until the book is recovered. When Strahd attacks, his preferred target is whoever has the tome.
Magic Items
The magic items described here, if they are found, can play significant roles in the adventure.
Blood Spear Gulthias Staff Holy Symbol of Ravenkind Icon of Ravenloft Saint Markovia’s Thighbone Sunsword