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Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

picks and hammers in deep mines and blazing forges, a commitment to clan and tradition, and a burning hatred of goblins and orcs—these common threads unite all dwarves. Short and Stout Bold

mountains they love, weathering the passage of centuries with stoic endurance and little change. They respect the traditions of their clans, tracing their ancestry back to the founding of their most

Vallaki

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Vallaki Isolated from the rest of Barovia, Vallaki appears at first as an oddly mirthful place, but this seeming joy is an illusion. The burgomaster, Baron Vargas Vallakovich, is convinced happiness

holds the key to Vallaki’s salvation, and so he convenes festival after bizarre festival with titles such as the Festival of the Blazing Sun, the Promenade of Coffins, and the Wolf’s Head Jamboree

Chapter 5: The Town of Vallaki

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

the town’s current burgomaster, Baron Vargas Vallakovich. The Vallakoviches have royal blood in their veins and have long believed themselves superior to the Zarovich line. Baron Vallakovich has

, meaningless affairs more likely to incur Strahd’s wrath than to provide any hope for the future. In the last festival, Baron Vallakovich had townsfolk parade through the streets with the severed heads of wolves

N3. Burgomaster's Mansion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

of the sun (for the Festival of the Blazing Sun). The stairs climb to the upstairs gallery (area N3i). The portraits depict the baron, his family, and their ancestors. Close inspection reveals that

carrying bundles of twigs, which are piled about the mansion’s grand foyer (area N3a) until the construction of the wicker sun for the Festival of the Blazing Sun gets under way. If the characters knock

Vallaki Lore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

, and shelter to visitors. A stranger with pointed ears is staying there. He came to Barovia from a distant land, riding into town on a carnival wagon. The burgomaster, Baron Vargas Vallakovich, has

decreed that the Festival of the Blazing Sun will be held in the town square (area N8) in three days. The previous festival, which he called the Wolf’s Head Jamboree, was less than a week ago. Vallaki

N8. Town Square

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

FESTIVAL OF THE BLAZING SUN! Attendance and children required. Rain or shine. ALL WILL BE WELL! —The Baron— Most Vallakians have no idea whom the statue in the square represents. The

proclamations: Come one, come all, to the greatest celebration of the year: THE WOLF’S HEAD JAMBOREE! Attendance and children required. Pikes will be provided. ALL WILL BE WELL! —The Baron

Adventure Summary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

the lizardfolk’s enmity or their respect. If they proceed cautiously and without violent intent, they will likely be taken to an audience with the queen, Othokent. Depending on how they have conducted

Shires, the halfling folk might play a larger role in the alliance. Baron von Hendriks of Fort Doom might be aware of the lizardfolk, even indirectly supporting them. As an alternative, set the

Heliod's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, demonstrating your courage and your respect for this sacred creature. 4 You proved your mettle in a dramatic contest of strength, charisma, or a similar quality. 5 Calling on Heliod to witness you

. Heliod’s Disciple Piety 25+ Heliod trait You grow accustomed to the blazing radiance of the sun; you have advantage on saving throws against being blinded, and you have resistance to fire damage. Champion of

N4. Wachterhaus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

Barovia, owns and occupies a mansion in Vallaki. The house’s reigning governess, Fiona Wachter, is a loyal servant of Strahd. She seeks to supplant Baron Vallakovich as the town burgomaster. Map 5.4

would happily serve Strahd as burgomaster of Vallaki, but she knows that Baron Vargas Vallakovich won’t give up his birthright without a fight. Fiona conspired to wed her young daughter, Stella, to

Government

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

their positions because they already hold the respect of their fellow citizens. Within towns and cities, lords share authority and administrative responsibility with lesser nobles (usually their own

Emperor/Empress 2nd King/Queen 3rd Duke/Duchess 4th Prince/Princess 5th Marquess/Marquise 6th Earl or Count/Countess 7th Viscount/Viscountess 8th Baron/Baroness 9th Baronet 10th Knight

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