Zarovich

Zarovich is a fictional entity appearing in the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, specifically within the Ravenloft campaign setting. Zarovich is the human name of the villainous vampire lord Strahd von Zarovich, the primary antagonist of the original Ravenloft module and a recurring figure in many subsequent adventures. While the name "Zarovich" refers to the family lineage, it is most strongly associated with Strahd himself. Strahd von Zarovich was once a mortal warrior who became a vampire through dark magic, driven by his obsessive love for a woman named Tatyana. His domain, Barovia, is a land shrouded in mist and perpetual twilight, a reflection of his own tormented existence. Zarovich's story is one of ambition, betrayal, and eternal damnation, serving as a cautionary tale about the corrupting nature of power and unrequited love. His legend has made him one of Dungeons & Dragons' most iconic and enduring villains.