Berez

Berez is a mysterious and lesser known settlement in Barovia. It is located south-west of Vallaki in swampy marshland adjacent to the Luna River.

Archwizard Khazan stated that Baba Lysaga was living in the heart of the ruins of Berez. Acres of swamp, mist and scarecrows ward off any potential wanderers. He stated that the only other person he has seen making the trip into Berez in his time is Jenny Greenteeth.

History
It was written in Y397 that ''Berez is a newly established but rapidly growing village, run by the Burgomaster, Lazlo Ulrich. Located in fertile lowlands along the Western Bank of the Luna River, Berez is quickly gaining a reputation as “the breadbasket of Barovia” exporting agricultural goods throughout the valley and beyond. It is not the merchants that have recently caught the eye of the Lord of the Land, however. In his most recent visits to Berez, Strahd von Zarovich has not been spending his time with Lazlo, but with his daughter, Marina. Marina hasn't taken to the additional attention coming from Strahd, but still he persists.''

According to Kasimir Velikov, Berez flooded and reduced to ruins, and afterwards Baba Lysaga moved in, flooding the surrounding lands. Lady Fiona Wachter advised that Berez is "lost to us" and now in ruins. Strahd confirmed that he himself flooded the town and destroyed it as a result of the Burgomaster preventing Strahd from marrying his daughter. He stated he was not aware of Baba Lysaga being present however.

Davian Martikov believes he managed to track down the stolen Red Dragon Crush gem to the settlement, but stated it was too dangerous for him and his family to attempt to retrieve.