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Player Handout Library
Player Handouts
Fanes of Barovia
Fanes of Barovia records the legends of the Fey and the history of Barovia.
- Quest: Fey Quest
- Locations: Burgomaster’s manor in the Village of Barovia, Madam Eva, Lila’s Home, Walpole & Son
- Rarity: Rare
- Suggestions: Give to the party early on to begin the Fey Quest (see Vistani Blood player hook)
Artimus's Journal
The journal is written by Artimus a wizard architect apprentice.
- Quest: Plans to Ravenloft
- Locations: Amber Temple
- Rarity: Artifact
- Suggestions: Provides lore on Ravenloft and what happened in the Amber Temple
Baba Lysaga's Book of Dreams
Baba Lysaga recorded her thoughts and dreams.
- Quest: –
- Location: Baba Lysaga’s Hut
- Rarity: Artifact
- Suggestions: A series of poems and drawings, reflecting the state of mind of Baba Lysaga
Barovian Poems
Various poems of Barovia
- Quest: Fey Quest (poems for ritual)
- Location: Walpole & Son, Van Richten’s Tower, Lila’s Home
- Rarity: Rare
- Suggestions: The book contains the three poems needed for consecrating the Fey. Only Lila and a few would know which poems are used.
Battle at the Gates of Tsolenka
History of the Great War and one of the battles.
- Quests: Open the Gates of Tsolenka & The Suffering
- Locations: Elder Balan in Bârgău, Van Richten’s Tower, Walpole & Son, Study in Ravenloft
- Rarity: Common
- Suggestions: Provides a history of Bârgău and the Gates of Tsolenka
Battle of Berez
History of the Great War and one of the battles.
- Quest: The Suffering
- Locations: Burgomaster ruins of Berez, Van Richten’s Tower, Walpole & Son, Study in Ravenloft
- Rarity: Common
- Suggestions: Provides a history of the battle and the fall of Lord von Hapsburg.
Brother Valen's Prayer Book
Prayer Book with a personal first-hand account of the Abbey and St. Markovia
- Quest: –
- Locations: Abbey of St. Marokvia
- Rarity: Artifact
- Suggestions: Provides more back-story and lore about Strahd’s relationship with St. Markovia
Devil We Know
A small book used by Lady Wachter’s Cult
- Quest: –
- Locations: Wachterhaus, von Holtz manor, Ernst’s home, Study in Ravenloft, and locations of other cult members.
- Rarity: Common
- Suggestions: Place it in locations where you wish for the characters to find and make a connection to cult members.
Diary of Lovina Wachter
A private diary of Lovina Wachter
- Quest: Toast to Leo
- Locations: Wachterhaus
- Rarity: Artifact
- Suggestions: Hidden with the bones of Leo in Wachter’s bedroom. It tells how Leo was murdered and the rise to power in the Wachter family. If the Tser Pool Vistani receives diary and the bones, the characters will become allies and they will show you the secret entrance to Ravenloft.
Fall of Argynvost
The history of Lord Argynvost.
- Quest: The Suffering
- Locations: Walpole & Son, Van Richten’s Tower, Study in Ravenloft, and various private libraries in Barovia.
- Rarity: Common
- Suggestions: Provides lore and history, part of the Suffering Quest.
Legend of Lugdana
The story of Lugdana, Lord Argynvost’s adopted daughter, and powerful knight during the Great War.
- Quest: Holy Symbol of Ravenkind & The Suffering
- Locations: Walpole & Son, Van Richten’s Tower, Study in Ravenloft, and various private libraries in Barovia.
- Rarity: Common
- Suggestions: Provides a clue to the anagram to find the Holy Symbol of Ravenkind and is also needed for The Suffering Quest.
Letters from Count Lugosi's Manor
Various letters from Count Lugosi’s manor describe the demise of the Lugosi family and connections to Strhad.
- Quest: –
- Locations: Count Lugosi’s Manor
- Rarity: Artifact
- Suggestions: Provides backstory and sets the tone for Barovia. A glimpse of who Strahd is.
Lords of Barovia
The history book of the Lords of Barovia from year zero to when Strahd became the Lord of Barovia.
- Quest: Crypts of Ravenloft
- Locations: Count Lugosi’s Manor, Van Richten’s Tower, Walpol & Son, Burgomaster of Vallaki, Burgomaster of Barovia, Burgomaster of Krezk, Wachterhaus, and von Holtz Manor, and the Study in Ravenloft.
- Rarity: Common
- Suggestions: A book the burgomasters would certainly have in their library. Considered the most accurate account of the time. Used to give hints and clues as to who is buried in the Crypts of Ravenloft.
Lost Plans of Ravenloft
The architectural plans for Ravenloft.
- Quest: Find the Ravenloft Plans
- Locations: Amber Temple
- Rarity: Artifact
- Suggestions: Artimus drew these plans of Ravenloft. Elder Balan will share with the party that the plans to Ravenloft are hidden in the Amber Temple, if they can find them he will show them the secret entrance to Ravenloft. A great find for the party who is able to plan their mission into Ravenloft.
Ludmilla's Journal
The vampire Ludmilla’s journal and her plans to rule Barovia.
- Quest: –
- Locations: Ludmilla’s tower at Tsolenka Gate.
- Rarity: Artifact
- Suggestions: A source of information and perhaps an insight, if Ludmilla is to be the fated alley.
Monster Hunter's Guide
A guide on hunting monsters in Barovia, written by van Richten. It is banned by Strahd.
- Quest: –
- Locations: Van Richten’s Tower, Ezmerelda’s Wagon, and Rictavio’s Wagon.
- Rarity: Very Rare
- Suggestions: Walpole will know about it and it may create some interesting role-playing and perhaps a side quest for Walpol, as he would love to have a copy of this rare (banned) book.
Morninglord Prayer Book
The book Prayers of the Morninglord is found in various churches and those devote to the Morninglord.
- Quest: – Consencrate Marina’s Tome (Church Ruins of Berez)
- Locations: Church of Barovia, St. Andral’s Church, Abbey of Saint Markovia, Church ruins of Berez, Burgomaster of Vallaki, and others who are devoted to the Morninglord.
- Rarity: Common
- Suggestions: Could be used as a clue for those against Strahd. The Burgomaster of Vallaki’s wife is Father Petrovich’s sister and would surely have a copy.
Myth of Khazan
A rare book about the great wizard of Barovia, Khazan.
- Quest: –
- Locations: Van Richten’s Tower and Buromaster ruins in Berez
- Rarity: Rare
- Suggestions: Walpol would love to find a copy of this rare book. Provides insight to who Khazan was and may offer clues about the Amber Temple
Oath Celestial
The oath was taken by the Knights of the Order of the Silver Dragon
- Quest: The Suffering
- Locations: Argynvostholt
- Rarity: Very Rare
- Suggestions: The book provides a clue as to the knights who would provide quests (the Suffering) and aid the party.
Rictavio's Journal
Reveals that Van Richten is in disguise as Rictavio and contains notes on the various people of Vallaki
- Quest: –
- Locations: Blue Water Inn, Rictavio’s Room
- Rarity: Artifact
- Suggestions: The journal provides insight into the folk in Vallaki. One way the party may learn who Rictavio really is.
Rudolph van Richten's Journal
Records the history of Van Richten and Ezmerlda.
- Quest: –
- Locations: Van Richten’s Tower
- Rarity: Artifact
- Suggestions: Provides the party insight into who Van Richten is and Ezmerlda. A good find, if Ezmerlda is the fated ally.
Song of the Sun Blade
A poem about the Sun Blade
- Quest: The Suffering
- Locations: Van Richten’s Tower, Abbey of St. Markovia
- Rarity: Very Rare
- Suggestions: A book that Walpol would pay for.
Tatyana's Diary
The diary reveals the story of her and Sergei, Strahd, lore from the Legends of Barovia campaign, and also reveals a secret door in the room she used to sneak out at night to meet with her lover Sergei.
- Quest: –
- Locations: Ravenloft (K34)
- Rarity: Artifact
- Suggestions: Provides insight into Tatyana and reveals the secret door in the room.
Testament of a Dying Soldier
A letter by a soldier who served Strahd tells a story about desecrating the Fey Shrines and searching for a gem.
- Quest: Fey Quest – finding the Blue Gem
- Locations: Krezk, Darovich the wolf hunter
- Rarity: Artifact
- Suggestions: Darovich is a pagan and prays to the Fey. He will share it with the party if he trusts them and believes it will help them. The letter gives clues to two possible hidden locations (Gitrog Cave and Strahd’s mother’s tomb).