Brides of Strahd von Zarovich

Count Strahd von Zarovich has a number of vampiric brides whom have acted as his companions for centuries.

After Strahd had dined with the party of Hallgrimm Mikkenson, Narid Ashplantt, and Eklyre Temere he described how he suspected that one of his brides had become a traitor, but that he had been unable to identify which one it was, who they were reporting to, or why. He suggested the infiltration appeared to be above the station of the "Order of the Feather".

He asked for the party's help in identifying the traitor and in return he would allow the party to roam Castle Ravenloft and keep any items they found laying around, as long as they stayed away from the chambers and from his family's crypt. (He was persuaded to allow them into the catacombs at their own risk.) He gave the party permission to kill the traitor should the need arise.

Ludmilla Vilisevic
Attended the meal. She came to Barovia as a Vistani girl from Faerun to search for the secrets of the Amber Temple, until she was found by Rahadin who brought her to Castle Ravenloft. She has been a bride of Strahd for around 200 years and has studied magic with Strahd, both of them becoming wizards.

Strahd described her as smart but boring. She had however found an extra use for herself by turning to seeking out additional consorts for Strahd.

She admitted that she misses travelling and mostly enjoys spending her time alone reading. Her personal library is immense, and she told the party she will sometimes visit the Amber Temple in order to obtain more tomes.

Rahadin appears to secretly harbour a romantic interest in Ludmilla.

The party were able to deduce that Ludmilla was the spy, and she telepathically communicated with the party to confirm this. She then stated aloud that she agreed the spy was the short-tempered Volenta, in reference to the party's plan to frame Volenta and kill her without incurring the wrath of Strahd, and noted she would stay impartial.

Volenta Popofsky
Attended the meal in a mask. Appeared to get agitated at the idea of Strahd taking on another bride in Tatyana. She has been a bride of Strahd for around 100 years. She was chosen by Ludmilla for her ferocity. Anastrasya described her as jealous.

Strahd described her as quiet but filled with bloodlust, possessive, and protective. He stated that she had thrown herself at his feet to become a bride. She works on art projects with Sirius Belview, and can often be found admiring the view from the castle spires.

She wishes to show up Anastrasya by finding a dragon skull to complete an intimidating ornament for Strahd. She is happy that Strahd no longer seeks other consorts but is not happy about Tatyana arriving as Strahd no longer makes time for her. It was noted by Lief Lipseige that the ravens are sent from the spires. Anastrasya described her as the raven master.

When asked about Strahd's plans to anoint a new Champion of Vampyr and leave Barovia she stated that "he will not leave." She stated she has never been to the Amber Temple but that she would potentially be interested in the power available there. As she spoke of power she seemed to finddle with something like a pendant beneath her shirt, which later was broken in battle and had turned out to be some sort of sponge for radiant damage. Narid could not detect any magic coming from it. She stated that when the traitor is found they should be torn limb from limb for their betrayal.

The party engaged her in battle and were able to defeat her, driving a stake through her heart. Before they could destroy her body to prevent her every rising again Strahd appeared and kicked the body from the top of the spire to the ground hundreds of feet below.

Anastrasya Karelova
Hostess, is the most recent bride of Strahd. Has been his bride for around 50 years.

Strahd described her as (relatively) young, noble, and an extrovert that enjoys loud parties in the dining hall, of which she will arrange multiple a day. She is generally positive about Tatyana's presence as she is a pleasant person to have around for parties. She stated she did not have any reason to go to the Amber Temple, but a temple made completely of amber sounded very attractive.

She stated that she did not know who may be plotting against Strahd but that she felt they should get a fair trial, but that it was understandable that they should be dealt with swiftly if guilty so as to make an example of how betrayal should be treated. She felt no-one would be stupid enough to act against him. She did note that Escher has been very unhappy

The ghost of Alex Gwillim said he did not feel she could be working against Strahd as she would not be able to keep the secret, and has least motive.

Anastrasya lead an ambush on the party under the guise of delivering invitations for Strahd and Tatyana's wedding and was defeated by the power of the Holy Symbol of Ravenkind. Anastrasya's body was not completely burned up by the sunlight like the other vampires, so after having held the symbol against her face to burn it badly her body was tossed to the bottom of the fast flowing Raven River, weighted down by chains, to ensure her form could not recover without assistance.

Ireena Indirovich (to be)
Re-incarnation of Tatyana. Tatyana was the original incarnation Strahd fell in love with, and he found her again as Marina, but never was able to marry them.

He was finally able to obtain her after Ireena Indirovich was handed over to him by the Abbot of St Markovia.

Anastrasya declared that her wedding to Strahd would be localised but very much witnessed by the entirety of the Barovian valley.