History of Barovia

Barov von Zarovich was born, the only child of his parents, in a quiet unnamed valley in his father's county. His birth was extremely difficult for his mother, who passed away later that year from complications.

The second son born to Barov and Branwen von Zarovich, Semyon was celebrated nearly as much as his elder brother. His father desired a strong enduring line, and two sons only made this more likely.

The youngest son of Barov and Branwen von Zarovich, Sergei was beloved by his mother.

Traveling in a separate convoy from his mother, Sergei Von Zarovich survived to see the valley his elder brother, who he had never met before, had secured.

After a long year of fighting, Strahd manages to drive the Tergs out of his valley and admit his sovereignty. He named the valley Barovia for his late father, and swore to defend it from all enemies.

After a long year of fighting, Strahd manages to drive the Tergs out of his valley and admit his sovereignty. He named the valley Barovia for his late father, and swore to defend it from all enemies.

On the eve of his wedding, Sergei Von Zarovich was killed. His elder brother Strahd and his betrothed, Tatyana, perished on the same night.

The party of adventurers that accompanied The Abbot entered Strahd's castle, and many locals believed it was to kill Strahd himself. None of them ever returned, but with their deaths, many truths were revealed to the people of Barovia.