Holy Symbol of Ravenkind

The Holy Symbol of Ravenkind is a unique holy symbol sacred to the good-hearted faithful of Barovia. It predates the establishment of any church in Barovia.

The holy symbol is a platinum amulet shaped like the sun, with a large crystal embedded in its centre.

It was foretold by Madam Eva to be party of the prophecy which would present the current party of adventurers of their best chance of defeating Count Strahd von Zarovich, being represented by The Monk tarokka card.

The holy symbol is presently in the possession of Narid Ashplantt, a cleric of the Morninglord.

History
According to legend, it was delivered to a paladin named Lugdana by a giant raven - or an angel in the form of a giant raven. Lugdana used the holy symbol to root out and destroy nests of vampires until her death. The high priests of Ravenloft kept and wore the holy symbol after Lugdana's passing.

At an unknown time the symbol was placed in the Abbey of St Markovia, hidden behind the ornate Symbol of the Morninglord.

It was in the Abbey of St Markovia that Narid Ashplantt and his companions found the Holy Symbol of Ravenkind.

Power
The Holy Symbol of Ravenkind has the power to flare with holy power, potentially causing vampires and vampire spawn to become temporarily paralysed.

It can make the undead and unholy much less likely to be able to resist a cleric's turn ability.

Most significantly, when called upon the symbol can blast brilliant sunlight all around.