Ba'al Verzi

The Ba'al Verzi is a brotherhood of assassins, which reaches far back into the history of Barovia. Unnaturally swift and magically stealthy, the Ba'al Verzi have been known infiltrate any organisation and dispatch any target, their signature weapon being a curved dagger with a hilt wrapped in black, red and gold, which can penetrate any armour as if it was silk. it is said that if a target manages to kill their would-be assassin then they are allowed to live. Eklyre Temere stated that they draw their power from the Feywild, which assists their stealth.

During the reign of King Barov, the Ba'al Verzi had a large part to play in the War of the Silver Knives; a series of revenge-driven assassinations between the Dilisnya, Katsky and Petrovna families. Count Barov von Zarovich ordered an end to it. Peace was restored, but the distraction and the losses helped pave the way for the Terg Invasion in Y320.

The only known member of the Ba'al Verzi was a man named Leo Dilisnya, a Lord and a high ranking member in Strahd von Zarovich's army at the time of reconquering the valley of Barovia. Leo was faithful to Strahd, and helped bring great success to his Commander's campaign, until the night of Sergei von Zarovich and Tatyana's wedding. Leo assassinated several guests of the wedding, and provided cover for Strahd, who used the confusion and opportunity to kill his brother Sergei and blame Leo for it.

Leo Dilisnya managed to escape the castle, and was on the run from Strahd for decades thereafter, before being caught and killed.

Lady Petrovna has an enchanted mirror in her dressing room which can be used to summon the Ba'al Verzi.