Barovia's Timeline as Discovered

The history of Barovia as discovered by the adventuring party

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500 FR

The Morninglord's Rise
Religious event

Worship of the Morninglord gains prominence in the relm, offering hope and spiritual guidance to the people.
0 FR

Strahd establishes the kingdom
Founding

Founding of Barovia: Year 0 - Strahd von Zarovich establishes the kingdom of Barovia and becomes its ruler.
32 SVZ

12 Emberfall

Strahd's Curse
Life, Trauma/ Loss

Strahd falls in love with Tatyana and makes a pact with dark forces, transforming into a vampire and cursing himself and the land.
50 SVZ

Isolation of Barovia
Metaphysical / Paranormal event

Isolation of Barovia: Year 50 - The mists surrounding Barovia appear, isolating the land from the outside world.
187 SVZ

The Morninglord's Loss
Religious event

The last known intervention of The Morninglord
563 SVZ

The Abbots Arrival
Life, Relocation

The Abbot arrives in Barovia with a mission to find a way to defeat Strahd and restore balance.
907 SVZ

20 Shadowveil

A New Hope?
Life, Relocation

The Party arrive in Barovia
907 SVZ

23 Shadowveil

Madame Eva's Reading
Life, Identity

The Party met the Vistani and Madame Eva for the first time.

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