Vallaki
The Old Svalich Road meanders into a valley watched over by dark, brooding mountains to the north and south. The woods recede, revealing a sullen mountain burg surrounded by a wooden palisade. Thick fog presses up against this wall, as though looking for a way inside, hoping to catch the town aslumber. The dirt road ends at a set of sturdy iron gates with a pair of shadowy figures standing behind them. Planted in the ground and flanking the road outside the gates are a half-dozen pikes with wolves' heads impaled on them.Inns: Blue Water Inn; The Merchant’s Bed. The Blue Water Inn has steep rates, but also provides private meeting rooms, a spectacular view of Lake Zarovich and Mount Baratak and complimentary tsuika from the Romulich Distillery each night. The Merchant’s Bed is a sprawling inn that caters to the trade caravans passing through Vallaki. Taverns: Blue Water Inn tavern; The Fisherman’s Cup; Romulich Distillery Temples: St. Andral's Church;
Demographics
The people of Vallaki are almost entirely human, with only an occasional half-Vistani, hal-elf, or caliban. Nonhumans, if present, are universally travelers and most will go to lengths to conceal their nature from the superstitious inhabitants.
Defences
Defense: The Terg citadel also serves as barracks for Vallaki’s sixty soldiers, who also serve as constables. The Burgomeister can call up 400 militia if needed.
by James Webster
Maps
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Barovia - Vallaki - Blue Water Inn
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Reformation Center
Not far behind the Burgomaster’s Mansion stands a fortress-like complex that brims with authority. The two story building is supported by a tall, stone lookout tower, atop which you catch the faintest glimpses of guards peering out over Vallaki. The front of the building bares two, giant wooden doors that sit heavily in their frames
Type
Village
Population
1,547
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