# [[Barovia (Village)|The Village of Barovia]]
The first town established by [[Strahd von Zarovich|Strahd]]'s father, King Barov. It served as the seat of power for [[Barovia (the Land of)|the land of Barovia]] before [[Strahd von Zarovich|Strahd]] consolidated his operations to [[Castle Ravenloft]].
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### Bildrath's Mercantile (E1)
The largest supply store run by [[Bildrath Cantemir]]. Products from the Outside brought by [[Vistani]] caravans are available here.
### The [[Blood of the Vine Tavern and Inn]] (E2)
The largest tavern and inn, where people from out of town are directed to seek shelter and entertainment. [[Stanimir]] says its owned by [[Vistani]] but operated by *[[Patthana#Balok|balok]]s* (locals).
It is operated by three Vistani sisters, the [[Zoltana Sisters|Zoltanas]].
### Mad Mary's House (E3)
The home of the crazy dream pastry addict. She wails outside her unfurnished, dilapidated house for her missing daughter.
### Burgomaester's Mansion (E4)
The civic center of town and seat of its municipal government, as well as official residence of the "mayor."
### Church of St. Bogdan (E5)
A temple to the [[Morninglord (Temple)|Morninglord]]. It's hallowed ground so it is somewhat immune to the corrupting effect of Strahd's curse. It also houses the cemetery (E6).
### [[Sister Olivenka's Home|Alastroi House]] (E7)
This is the address that [[Sister Olivenka Alastroi|Sister Olivenka]] gave us for her old family house in the east side of town. Her full, secular name is Olivenka Alastroi. ~~The house should be empty~~. The house was cleared of its dust and squatters.
### Ismark Plaza
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The central square of the village. Its major feature is the Statue of Ismark the Great, which depicts the warrior and former burgomaester. Ismark the Great is the great-grandfather of Ismark.
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- [[Help Ismark with Irina's Party]] #BaroviaVillage #todo #deadline@{2026-05-20} ^o826yu
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