Barovia / Evie Timeline
Before Common Era
5000 1
Common Era
0 935
-
0 CE
Founding of the Holy Empire of Valentia
Era beginning/end -
206 CE
Birth of Strahd
Life, Birth -
210 CE
King Barov Conquers the Dusk Elves
Military action -
212 CE
King Dostron the Hellborn, Rules the Valley
Political eventBefore the valley was conquered and renamed to Barovia, King Dostron ruled the lands with an army of Barbarians and savages
Location
Barovia -
227 CE
Vladimir Horngaard Joins the Order of the Silver Dragon
Life, Organisation Association -
246 CE
Death of King Barov
Life, Death -
246 CE
Strahd goes to War
Military actionAfter the death of his father, Strahd began a series of long and bloody wars against his family's enemies.
-
247 CE
The Order of the Silver Dragon ally with King Dostron
Diplomatic actionAs Strahd moves his forces into the valley, Argynvost requested reinforcements from the Holy Empire of Valentia. Due to the distance these Knight would have to travel, Argynvost and King Dostron the Hellborn allied together to combat Strahd.
-
247 CE
Horngaard promoted to Field Commander
Life, CareerShowing adept skills as a tactician, Vladimir was promoted to a field commander to combat Strahd's advances.
-
247 CE
Strahd injured in battle
Life, Trauma/ LossInjured during a battle with the Order of the Silver Dragon, a group of Vistani found Strahd amongst the dead and treated his injuries. As a reward for their generosity, Strahd declared that all Vistani had the right to come and go from his land as they pleased.
-
248 CE
King Dostron dies in battle
Military actionInstead of keeping his forces behind the walls of his Castle, the arrogant King led an attack against Strahd's armies. However, due to Strahd's superior tactics, he was able to defeat King Dostron's barbarian army with ease, suffering only minor casualties to his army.
-
248 CE
The Holy Empire of Valentia Surrenders
Diplomatic actionNo longer willing to send men to their death the Holy Empire of Valentia deliver an official surrender to Strahd and orders the Knights in the Valley to return home. Argynvost refuses the command and the Order of the Silver Dragon remained in the valley to combat Strahd.
-
249 CE
Siege on Argynvostholt
Military actionStrahd's armies lay siege on Argynvostholt, putting the Order of the Silver Dragon on the defense.
Location
Argynvostholt -
249 CE
The Order of the Silver Dragon is defeated
Military actionThe Knights in the Order of the Silver Dragon attempted an all-out assault on Strahd's armies including Argynovst. The battle was long and bloody but by the end, the Dragon Argynovst and all of his Knights lay dead.
-
249 CE
Strahd settles in the Valley renaming it Barovia
Life, Relocation -
249 CE
The Order of the Silver Dragon rise again
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventUnwilling to accept his failure, Vladimir returned from the dead as a revenant. His hatred for Strahd filled the spirits of the other Knights who returned from the dead as well.
-
250 CE
Strahd becomes the land
Life, SupernaturalStrahd performs a ritual with Baba Lysaga and gains power over nature.
-
251 CE
Vallaki Founded
Founding -
251 CE
Strahd discovers Amber Temple
Discovery, ExplorationA Dusk Elf Patrina attempts to court Strahd and informs him of a secret temple full of Arcane Knowledge.
Location
Amber Temple -
252 CE
Castle Ravenloft Completed
Construction beginning/endStrahd's new castle was built atop the poorly built castle of King Dostron.
Location
Castle Ravenloft -
252 CE
Death of Queen Ravenovia
Life, DeathStrahd's mother, Queen Ravenovia passes away during her travels to Barovia
-
252 CE
Sergei Settles in Barovia
Life, Relocation -
253 CE
Strahd and Sergie meet Tatyana
Life, Relationship changeBoth Strahd and Sergie meet a woman named Tatyana, and both fall in love with her
-
253 CE
Tatyana Falls for Sergie
Life, Relationship change -
254 CE
Sergei and Tatyana's Wedding Night
Disaster / DestructionThe night when everything changed. Strahd became the Dark Lord of Barovia and the Valley was sealed away in its own dimensional plane of existence.
Location
Barovia -
254 CE
Leo Dilisnya turned into a vampire
Life, DeathStrahd tracked down the traitor that led the failed assassination against him and turned him into a vampire spawn. Leo was then imprisoned for an unknown length of time until he starved to death.
-
254 CE
Assault on the home of Andral
Civil actionSeveral of the traitorous guards from Castle Ravenloft took refuge in the Vallaki home of Andral. Strahd attempted to charm Andral several times to be allowed entry but Andral resisted it every time
Location
St. Andral's Church -
254 CE
Assault on the Kresk’s Abbey
Military actionAs Markovia rallied her followers and prepared to march on Castle Ravenloft, Strahd sent a group of vampire spawn to her abbey. They confronted Markovia but were all destroyed.
Location
Abbey of St. Markovia -
254 CE
Markovia Confronts Strahd
Life, Trauma/ LossSuffused with confidence born of righteous victory, Markovia advanced on Castle Ravenloft. A great battle raged from the catacombs to the parapets. In the end, Markovia never returned. The fates granted Sainthood to Markovia and hallowed the ground at the Abby which was renamed to the Abbey Of Saint Markovia
-
255 CE
Strahd lays siege to the Abbey of Saint Markovia
Military actionAfter Saint Markovia and her followers failed to overthrow Strahd, the abbey became a fortress closed off from the rest of the world. Strahd ruthlessly preyed on the fears of the clerics and nuns holed up inside.
Location
Abbey of St. Markovia -
255 CE
Patrina attempts to court Strahd again
Life, Relationship changePatrina Velikovna returned to castle Ravenloft to gain Strahd's love. This time, it was clear that Patrina craved Strahd's power and that Strahd would never love her.
-
255 CE
Dusk Elves kill Patrina
Life, DeathPatrina's own people stoned her to death to keep Strahd from claiming her as his wife.
-
255 CE
Rahadin Punishes the Dusk Elves
Life, Trauma/ LossAngry that the dusk elves had killed Patrina, Strahd sent Rahadin to punish the dusk elves. Rahadin slew the female elves so that the males couldn't breed. He also sliced off the ears of Patrina's brother, who had orchestrated the stoning.
-
258 CE
Death of Saint Markovia's clergy
Life, Trauma/ LossBy the time their supplies ran out, the clergy in the abbey had either been killed by each other's hands or driven hopelessly insane by Strahd's acts of terror against them. The violent and desperate action unhallowed the ground allowing Strahd to enter the Abby and kill the remaining insane clergy members.
Location
Abbey of St. Markovia -
295 CE
Andral becomes a Saint
Religious eventAfter the last guard passed away from natural causes, the fates blessed Andral as a saint for his selfless actions.
Location
St. Andral's Church -
400 CE
Death of Marina and Destruction of Berez
Disaster / Destruction -
707 CE
Abbey of Saint Markovia Reopened
Life, Organisation AssociationThe Abbot arrived in Kresk and demanded the abbey be reopened and the villagers couldn't help but do as he commanded. The abbot reopened the abbey and began tending to the physically and mentally ill.
Location
Abbey of St. Markovia -
April of 913 CE
Burning of the Stazni home
Life, Trauma/ LossThe citizens of Vallaki discovered that the children of the Strazni family displayed fiendish traits. Fearing this had a connection to the Devil Strahd, a few citizens burned down their home hoping to "save the town." Izek Strazni was the only one who escaped from the burning house. Baron Vargas adopted Izek and had the arsonists hung by their necks in the town square. There were no bodies recovered from the ashes of the burnt house.
Location
Vallaki -
At some point during 925 CE
Theft of the first Gem
Criminal ActivityThe Martikov family informed you that someone stole one of the three magical gems from the Wizard of the Wine's. Its whereabouts are unknown.
Location
the Wizard of the Wine's -
929 CE
Ezmerelda meets Van Richten
Gathering / ConferenceEzmerelda tracks down and joins Van Richten. He begins to train her with everything he knows.
-
April of 933 CE
Victor Vallakovich and Stella Wachter Engaged
Life, Relationship change -
May of 933 CE
Victor Vallakovich drives Stella Wachter Insane
Life, Trauma/ Loss -
July, 934 CE
Mad Mage is defeated by Strahd
Life, Failure / Mishap -
September 25th, 935 CE
Theft of the second gem
Criminal ActivityA thief came in the night and stole the 2nd gem from the Winery without any witnesses. Upon discovery of the theft, the Martikov family tracked the thief to the swaps. The Martikovs did not enter due to the dangers in the swap.
Location
the Wizard of the Wine's -
September 30th, 935 CE
Ireena meets Strahd
Life, Publicity -
October 1st, 935 CE
Strahd bites Ireena for the first time
Life, Trauma/ Loss -
October 2nd, 935 CE
Ezmerelda arrives in Barovia
ExpeditionWhile in the company of a Vistani caravan, Ezmerelda heard a rumor that Rudolph van Richten had gone to Barovia to slay the most powerful vampire of them all. She decided that he might need help and traveled for months to reach Strahd's domain.
-
October 3rd, 935 CE
Ireena is bitten a second time
Life, Trauma/ Loss -
October 4th, 935 CE
Siege of the Indirovich Mansion
Life, Trauma/ LossVowing that Strahd would not claim Ireena, the Indirovichs barricaded their home from within. Every night since, Strahd has sent dozens of undead and wolfs to attack the building.
-
October 10th, 935 CE
Forest Folk attack the Wizard of the Wines
Military action -
October 11th, 935 CE
Death of Ismark & Ireena's father
Life, Death -
October 13th, 935 CE
Evie's arrival in Barovia / Surviving the Durst house
Life, Trauma/ Loss -
October 14th, 935 CE
Evie and Todd meet Ismark and Ireena
Discovery, Exploration -
October 15th, 935 CE
The Forest Folk overwhelm the Martikovs
Life, Failure / MishapThe Forest Folk got passed the Martikov's defences and forced the family to flee from their home.
Location
the Wizard of the Wine's -
October 15th, 935 CE
Attack on the Hags of the Windmill
Military action -
October 16th, 935 CE
Evie rescues Arabelle
Life, Achievement/ WinBelieving that making an offering to the lake would bring him luck, Bluto, the drunk attempted to drown Arabelle while she was tied in a sack. Evie dove in after her and brought the Vistana girl to shore.
-
October 17th, 935 CE
Festival of the Blazing Sun
Cultural event -
October 17th, 935 CE
Ezmerelda's failed infiltration on Castle Ravenloft
Life, Failure / MishapAfter fleeing Castle Ravenloft, a hoard of undead follow Ezmerelda to the Wizard's Tower where she took refuge. She remained in the tower using Corpseblight and the tower's magical defenses to kill the undead besieging her shelter.
Location
Wizard's Tower -
October 17th, 935 CE
Strahd's Ambush
Military actionA few hours after leaving Vallaki you were confronted by Count Strahd. He accused you of not taking the dangers of Barovia seriously and had his minions attack you until you were bloodied.
-
October 18th, 935 CE
Occupation of the Winery broken
Military actionYou infiltrated the Winery and attacked the Forest Folk who have been occupying the building. After locating and killing the leader, you destroyed the magical staff which resulted in the death of all the plant monsters surrounding the winery.
Location
the Wizard of the Wine's -
October 19th, 935 CE
The assault on Yester Hill
Military action -
October 19th, 935 CE
Werewolf attack in Krezk
Disaster / Destruction -
October 20th, 935 CE
Symbol of Ravenkind recovered
Discovery, Exploration -
October 20th, 935 CE
Ezmerelda allies with Evie
Life, Organisation Association -
October 20th, 935 CE
Assault on the Werewolf Den
Military action -
October 21st, 935 CE
Mad Mage Encounter
Metaphysical / Paranormal event -
October 22nd, 935 CE
Orphanage Demon Defeated
Life, Supernatural -
October 22nd, 935 CE
Feast of St. Andral
Disaster / Destruction -
October 22nd, 935 CE
Tome of Strahd Recovered
Discovery, Exploration -
October 23rd, 935 CE
Death of Baba Lysaga
Life, Death -
October 23rd, 935 CE
Strahd kidnaps Ireena
Life, Trauma/ Loss