Son of Stefania and Dag and grandson of Davian, Winged Mongrelfolk in the Abbey of St. Markovia. She has a childlike personality that quickly descends into a sadistic bloodlust. However, unlike Legendary Actions, they are a one-use ability, which are usually assigned to rounds of combat. Anastrasya takes the form of a cloud of mist and may move up to her speed without provoking attacks of opportunity. She made a living by stealing and hiding in the shadows for years before a kind family in Vallaki adopted her. Young werewolf recently welcomed into the pack. First, some numbers. "Young but fierce" werewolf who will take over leadership of the pack if Emil and Kiril are both killed. Ludmilla first came to Barovia as a little girl, stowing away in a Vistani caravan that passed through her homeland of Amn. Ran away from home to be with Strahd, High ranking member of the Order of the Silver Dragon. no risk refund guarantee Check inside for: An upgraded Strahd with enough resources, toughness, and power to take your party on head-to-head Obsidian Portal has a lot of really cool features that use JavaScript. Originally owned by Rictavio, who gave him to Blinsky because pets are not allowed in the Blue Water Inn, Clockwork replica of the jester Pidlwick created by legendary toymakter Fritz von Weerg. I've completed the campaign as a DM three times, and I've reflected on those campaigns in great detail. (If my party doesn't handle Baba Lysaga first). Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5ft., one willing creature, or a creature that is grappled by the vampire, incapacitated, or restrained. JavaScript is currently disabled. Strahd brought his hand to her waist, then waited to see how she would respond. Warns the party of the danger of facing Baba head on, Arcanaloth hiding within the Amber Temple. Not a sword, that's for sure. She hid in one of the wagons and inadvertently found herself in Strahds cursed lands shortly after. Will kill anyone who she sees as a threat to Strahd, Daughter of Morgantha the hag and is one-third of the hag coven in the Old Bonegrinder. Now weakened and decrepit (can be restored with greater restoration), Ravenloft, Argynvostholt, Krezk, Van Richten's Tower (K, Q, S, V), Heavily armed Vistana vampire hunter. The target's hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage. She is distraught over her runaway daughter, Gertruda. It's like having a rewind button for your campaign. Now spends her days locked within her room, believing she is a cat. She has survived being cast aside like other consorts by not fatiguing him with a need for his attention, while actively seeking ways to attend to the matters he deems important. Creator of the Mongrelfolk and the Flesh Golem Vasilka, Wereraven Son of Davian Martikov and worker at Wizard of Wines, Villiage of Barovia: Blood of the Vine Tavern (E2), One of three female Vistani co-owners of the Blood of the Vine Tavern in the Villiage of Barovia, Young Vistana man from the camp southwest of Vallaki. The called creatures arrive in 1d4 rounds, acting as allies of Anastrasya and obeying his spoken commands. upgrade now Welcome to this preview of the Castle Ravenloft chapter of Curse of Strahd: Reloaded, a series that aims to guide DMs through running Curse of Strahd while also making additional expansions to make the adventure more engaging. Otherwise, the effect lasts 1 hour or until Anastrasya is destroyed, is on a different plane of existence than the target, or takes a bonus action to end the effect. Her life with her family was better than life on the streets, but because of the color of her skin she was made to feel different, and by the time she was 18 she felt more like an outcast than ever. Hit 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage. They do seem a bit out of place since there is no mention of demons anywhere else in the module. Lived and died long before the days of Strahd, Crazed Vistani courier who brings a mysterious coffin to the entrance of Argynvostholt ("Special Delivery" Event), Krezkian midwife who identifies a newborn baby as soulless ("Something New" Event), Castle Ravenloft: Catacombs (K84, Crypt 38), Spirit of an old warleader. We think you'll have a much more enjoyable experience. [3] Do you make them true vampires, in the sense that they have to be staked in their coffin similar to Strahd? Ludmila is a winged humanoid, employed as a guard at the Durst estate. She likes to toy with her victims, and despite warnings from Ludmilla she believes Strahd will love her forever. We think you'll have a much more enjoyable experience. Escher finished off the last of the spawn and is slowly turning Ismark into a vampire in order to save his life despite being a consort of Strahd. . I'm so happy Escher's a bard haha!! Bride of Strahd. Stabbing things is beneath him, now, anyway. 1 is a certain holy man's son turned on a whim. Will try to lure the party into the elevator trap (K61). I wanted to start with Ludmila, the oldest of the bunch known for her intellect. If the vampire takes radiant damage or damage from holy water, this trait doesn't function at the start of the vampire's next turn. They function much like Legendary Actions in that they are to be used at the end of other character's turns. All those years of warfare, all those cavalry charges and duels and melees and sieges and so on, he didn't accomplish that by having crazy high level fighter abilities or some wildly overpowered magic sword, it was just skill and tactics and sweat and determination. Ludmilla is Strahd's oldest bride at nearly 200 years old. Description: Hit 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage. Married to Stefania Martikova. Ludmilla is Strahds oldest bride at nearly 200 years old. Ludmilla is the oldest current consort of Strahd, and considers herself the most indispensable, being a de-facto court mage. Turned into a Vampire Spawn by Strahd during the Mad Mage's failed attack on Ravenloft, Barkeep and co-owner of the Blue Water Inn. Hit 8 (2d4 + 3) slashing damage. Traveled to Barovia to destroy Strahd, but was defeated and driven mad. Normally he would have discarded her after a time, but she proved intelligent and charismatic which moved him to making her his bride. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. She then set about actively serving him in both his arcane studies and in recruiting his next bride, Anastrasya. "You are beautiful," Strahd murmured. She has survived being cast aside like other consorts by not fatiguing him with a need for his attention, while actively seeking ways to attend to the matters he deems important. Ludmilla is extremely careful in her behavior, but secretly is the deadliest spellcaster of the three brides. She set out to investigate the Amber temple one night soon after and ran into the dusk elf Rahadin on one of his trips to petition the dark powers. As a vampire, Ludmilla soon learned from Rahadin that Strahd would inevitably tire of her unless, that is, she proved herself useful. Round 2: Pounce . Hit 8 (2d4 + 3) slashing damage. If the vampire takes radiant damage or damage from holy water, this trait doesn't function at the start of the vampire's next turn. Cruel current leader of the werewolf pack. She set out to investigate the Amber temple one night soon after and ran into the dusk elf Rahadin on one of his trips to petition the dark powers. As a vampire, she learned from Rahadin that one day her master would inevitably tire of her, unless she could prove herself useful to him. Scampers about the inn and easily gets underfoot, Eleven-year-old son of Danika and Urwin. JavaScript is currently disabled. Activez-le, puis rechargez la page. Her life with her family was better than life on the streets, but because of the color of her skin she was made to feel different, and by the time she was 18 she felt more like an outcast than ever. Kidnapped by Bluto Krogarov, Castle Ravenloft: Catacombs (K84, Crypt 4), Mad ghost of a failed inventor who dreamed of flying. Her brother Kasimir seeks to resurrect her with the power of the Amber Temple. The charmed target regards Anastrasya as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. [2] It acts as an adaptation of the original Ravenloft module for the 5th edition of Dungeons & Dragons. We think you'll have a much more enjoyable experience. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. It's like having a rewind button for your campaign. Vampire Weaknesses. All stat blocks based off Vampire Spawn, originally created by Wizards of the Coast. If the target can see Anastrasya, the target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw against this magic or be charmed. you will have instant access to your previous versions. Wracked with guilt over his centuries-old murder of his sister, Patrina Velikovna. She then set about actively serving him in both his arcane studies and in recruiting his next bride, Anastrasya. What can he do differently the next time Tatyana is reborn? no risk refund guarantee While Strahd can take Lair Actions, Volenta can benefit from them. She is seen as the leader of his harem, and reins the others in when necessary. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Bite. Plays his electrum flute (poorly) to pass the time, Daughter of Davian Martikov. Hit 8 (2d4 + 3) Slashing damage and (3d6) Necrotic Damage. Plus, you have our Hit 8 (2d4 + 3) slashing damage. Vampire Weaknesses. You should check them out. They would explore it together while Rahadin would handle the affairs of the lands. upgrade now If the amulet absorbs damage that reduces it to 0 hit points, it is destroyed, and Volenta takes any leftover damage. Before I start my campaign I wanted to bring a bit of life to Strahd's consorts who are nothing more than named beasts in the eyes of the module. She then took to the streets of Vallaki thereafter and learned to survive using her quick wits and inherent magical talents. Curse of Strahd is by far my favorite #DND5e module. , so there's nothing to lose. She was the mastermind of the plot to steal St. Andrals bones, which lead to the vampire spawn attacking Ismark after he was separated from Ireena and was searching through Vallaki for her. . you will have instant access to your previous versions. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Faithful mongrelfolk servant to Strahd. Driven mad by Victor Vallakovich's "unkind words" after she tried to befriend and wed Victor on her mother's orders. Grieving over the death of his last child Ilya, Priest of the Villiage of Barovia. Curse of Strahd is a gothic horror story. Ludmilla Villisevic is a 5th-level spellcaster. She was a woman of extraordinary beauty and had no doubt that if she could only meet the count, he would deem her worthy as a bride, not realizing he was truly a vampire. Brother of Karl, Mongrelfolk gate guard of the Abbey of St. Markovia. The Spectacular Video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_zl8WWaSyI&t=2s. , so there's nothing to lose. Strahd is a 15th level spellcaster. Ludmilla can immediately summon 2d4 Strahd Zombies anywhere in Barovia. Regeneration. The Companion dives through every chapter of Curse of Strahd and incorporates Wyatt Trull's mithral-bestselling module, The Wedding at Ravenloft as the campaign's climax. This was my last bit of needed prep before my upcoming finale and I trust your work so very much! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_zl8WWaSyI&t=2s. This ability does not function if she is in bright sunlight. Ousted by Kiril and imprisoned by Strahd, HP 77x2; His spirit inhabits one gargoyle at a time, Castle Ravenloft: Catacombs (K84, Crypt 7), Spirit of a long-dead warlord. Ludmilla has spent so long with Strahd that she knows the location of his ambushes. you will have instant access to your previous versions. Member of the Keepers of the Feather. While Strahd can take Lair Actions, Ludmilla can benefit from them. Volenta makes two attacks, only one of which can be a bite attack. Hit 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage. She resides in Strahd's tomb (Area K86) with her fellow brides Anastrasya Karelova and Valenta Popofsky. Ludmilla Vilisevic. Traded her youth to Mother Night in exchange for magical foresight and long life. My reasoning: Strahd would never allow one of his creations to gain such autonomy, freedom or potential power over him. But I agree, it is worded weirdly because you normally don't conflate multi-attack and spell-casting. He is tied up and dragged through town as punishment. The casting does not consume a spell slot but does take her concentration. Une erreur s'est produite sur le navigateur. Steals the bones of St. Andral and gives them to Henrik van der Voort. She is seen as the leader of his harem, and reins the others in when necessary. Someone in another thread mentioned using Scather, one of the swords of answering but I couldn't dig up enough lore/justification for that last time I looked around. While Strahd can take Lair Actions, Anastrasya can benefit from them. no risk refund guarantee Bite. Killed the original Pidlwick by pushing him down a flight of stairs, Castle Ravenloft: Chamberlain's Office (K72), Sadistic chamberlain to the von Zarovich family for centuries. Round 2: The Night Creatures . Obsidian Portal has a lot of really cool features that use JavaScript. Volenta Popofsky has the following flaws:Forbiddance: Volenta can't enter a residence without an invitation from one of the occupants.Harmed by Running Water: Volenta takes 20 acid damage when it ends its turn in running water.Stake to the Heart: Volenta is destroyed if a piercing weapon made of wood is driven into its heart while it is incapacitated in its resting place.Sunlight Hypersensitivity: Volenta takes 20 radiant damage when it starts its turn in sunlight. Mourning Amulet. Bride of Strahd. Ascendant campaigns can view previous versions of their pages, see what has changed (and who did it), and even restore old versions. Chained to the ground and will not allow anyone other than Clovin Belview to approach her. Secrets. Priest of Vallaki. Spellcasting. Described as a "handsome young man", Once a powerful lich lord of the Amber Temple. Ludmilla is the oldest current consort of Strahd, and considers herself the most indispensable, being a de-facto court mage. It's like having a rewind button for your campaign. Attacks the party from within the faceless god statue. Multiattack. She came to Barovia as a little girl, joining a Vistani tribe that passed by Amn in Faerun. Ludmilla Villisevic Curse of Strahd dmssanctum dmssanctum dmssanctum 2021-04-06T03:15:54Z 2021-04-06T03:15:54Z Dragna, you are as always a godsend, because this is exactly what I needed!! Escher Curse of Strahd: Library of Mystery Astrophel Astrophel Astrophel 2020-01-23T23:58:52Z 2020-02-28T00:54:37Z Strahd has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost. Press J to jump to the feed. Mother of four living in the Wizard of Wines, Crazed daughter of Fiona Wachter. Ludmilla has spent so long with Strahd that she knows the location of his ambushes. Brother of Arrigal and father of Arabelle, Vallaki: Burgomaster's Mansion Dining Room (N3c). We've already been saving your edits, so if you Volenta is the most willful of the three brides, enjoying pushing the boundaries of Count Strahd and Ludmilla specifically. Plus, you have our Basically a blood in the water idea to emphasize her ferocity and a bit of balance or cool story telling opportunities. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. Not one attack and a spell. you will have instant access to your previous versions. Sister of Mishka Belview, Groundskeeper and gravedigger of St. Andral's Church. you will have instant access to your previous versions. She and a couple of her underlings met the party in Session 6, on the road.Ludmila was headed for Barovia, hoping to get help from either the burgomaster or Father Donovich in solving the Durst problem. JavaScript is currently disabled. Anastrasya summons 1d4 swarms of bats per the vampire ability. Round 1: Bride of the Land. To go with her blood frenzy, if there is a wounded pc, she would have to make a wis save to attack an unwounded pc. Once he entered the church, the spawn attacked him, believing Ireena would still be with him. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 20ft., one target. Curse of Strahd was written by Jeremy Crawford, Laura Hickman, Tracy Hickman, Adam Lee, Christopher Perkins, Richard Whitters, and was published by Wizards of the Coast in 2016. They are all loyal to Strahd but have ulterior motivations as well. At nearly 200 years old, Ludmilla Vilisevic is Strahds oldest bride. Les chiffres sont fournis "en l'tat", titre d'information uniquement, et non des fins commerciales ou de conseils. Instead of dealing damage, Volenta can grapple the target (escape DC 13). Credit for the idea to reddit user /u/JonathanWriting For character backstories follow the link above. Bride Strahd von Zarovich. Ludmilla regains 15 hit points at the start of its turn if she has at least 1 hit point and isn't in sunlight or running water. Beaten by Luvash for allowing Arabelle to be taken, Vallaki: Wachterhaus Servants' Quarters (N4h), Former Bride of Strahd, buried within Strahd's Tomb, Wife of Burgomaster Dmitri Krezkov. Claws. The vampire makes two attacks, only one of which can be a bite attack. Rictavio's horse. The Target sees an illusion of Strahd attacking them. I have already made one of them this level, and been debating doing it to all of them, but I don't necessarily plan on having them all at the final confrontation. Grieving mother found weeping in her home in the Villiage of Barovia. Ludmilla makes two attacks, only one can be a bite attack, or casts a spell. Ludmilla is a vampire who appears to be in her early 30's, but is actually over 300 years old. He keeps the sword around as a reminder of who he once was, but after sealing the pact with Vampyr, he very deliberately hung it up and turned away from that kind of combat. upgrade now May attack anyone traveling along the Tsolenka Pass, Castle Ravenloft: Catacombs (K84, Crypt 20), Former Bride of Strahd, locked within a crypt after Strahd became bored of her, Dusk Elf scout sent to find Arabelle. Multiattack. She serves as the unofficial leader of his harem, and reins the others in when necessary. no risk refund guarantee Strahd is an immortal monster who has taken control of Barovia's natural magic, perverting it to suit his own ends -- and the campaign revolves around attempts to defeat him before he grows tired of the party and kills them. Apprenticed under Rudolph van Richten, now searching Barovia for her master, Vallakian noblewoman and cult leader. Described as a traveling companion by Rictavio's false journal, Former leader of the werewolves in Barovia. He was a very good general, but ultimately just a regular guy before settling down in Castle Ravenloft. Regeneration. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. Multiattack. Instead of dealing damage, the vampire can grapple the target (escape DC 13). Check inside for: An upgraded Strahd with enough resources, toughness, and power to take your party on head-to-head, An upgraded Ludmilla with a new portfolio of arcane powers and mistform abilities, An upgraded Anastrasya with a new armory, a persuasive charm, and a shapechanging feature, An upgraded Volenta with an assassin's subtlety and a honey badger's bloodlust, An upgraded Escher with a new array of bardic spells to explore. She lets the other two do as they will until she believes their behavior will displease their husband, at which point she brooks no rebellion and puts them into their place immediately. Ludmilla makes two attacks, only one of which can be a bite attack. When they realized the truth, they left him for dead outside of the church. For the next three years, Strahd taught her the secrets of the arcane arts alongside the minutiae of courtly etiquette. He needs answers. Strahd has become aware of Ismark's presence within his castle, but has let him gone unharmed due to finding his situation amusing. Normally he would have discarded her after a time, but she proved intelligent and charismatic which moved him to making her his bride. We think you'll have a much more enjoyable experience. Her spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks). Rahadin discovered her as a young woman and presented her to Strahd as a potential bride. Round 1: First Bride. Escher seems to have taken an interest in them due to the fact that he and Ismark are old drinking buddies. Ludmilla is furious with him for not relaying the information that Ireena had been separated from Ismark outside of Vallaki fast enough. It should be: If she uses the attack action, she can make two attacks, only one can be a bite. Plus, you have our The vampire has the following flaws:Forbiddance: The vampire can't enter a residence without an invitation from one of the occupants.Harmed by Running Water: The vampire takes 20 acid damage when it ends its turn in running water.Stake to the Heart: The vampire is destroyed if a piercing weapon made of wood is driven into its heart while it is incapacitated in its resting place.Sunlight Hypersensitivity: The vampire takes 20 radiant damage when it starts its turn in sunlight. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5ft., one willing creature, or a creature that is grappled by the vampire, incapacitated, or restrained. Over the next few years, Strahd taught her as an apprentice of the arcane arts as well as some courtly etiquette. Ludmilla can immediately cast any spell from Strahds spell list of 3rd level or lower. The target's hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage. I was inspired by a youtube video on running Tsolenka Pass (found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se-5IDm_ZFg) and the removal of the Vrocks that stand guard. Plus, you have our 1d4 can be summoned by the gong in the King's Accountant. Round 3: Share in the Blood Lust. Curse of Strahd #5. Obsidian Portal has a lot of really cool features that use JavaScript. Or if I do they should be divided up. Obsidian Portal has a lot of really cool features that use JavaScript. All humanoid statblocks are human unless otherwise specified. He offered to guide her to Castle Ravenloft, where he promised her a partner, a teacher, and a home. For the original Brides of Strahd statblocks click here. The vampire regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point and isn't in sunlight or running water. Expecting to run the dinner very soon too, looking forward to the Reloaded Ravenloft guide. Will claim to be a human wizard named "Henrich Stolt" if captured, Vallaki: Wachterhaus Master Bedroom (N4o), Deceased husband of Fiona Wachter and father of Karl, Nikolai Jr. and Stella. Three CR ~9 named vampires to add into Chapter 4 of Curse of Strahd. I never understood why Strahd doesn't have a cool sword, he's supposed to be the greatest swordsman in barovia, and thats before dying. Ludmilla has the following wizard spells prepared:Cantrips (at will): Fire Bolt, Mending, Minor Illusion1st level (4 slots): Burning Hands, Hideous Laughter, Shield2nd level (3 slots): Flaming Sphere, Hold Person, Scorching Ray, Web3rd level (2 slots): Bestow Curse, Counterspell. Ascendant campaigns can view previous versions of their pages, see what has changed (and who did it), and even restore old versions. , so there's nothing to lose. Strahd's death frees her of his control and allows her to pursue her own goals. She also served as a source of blood for the vampire. You should check them out. The target must make a Intelligence saying throw or be affected by the spell Phantasmal Force. Ludmila was headed for Barovia, hoping to get help from either the burgomaster or Father Donovich in solving the Durst problem. JavaScript is currently disabled. We think you'll have a much more enjoyable experience.