Krezk

Krezk is a fortified town on the western edge of Barovia and connected to the eastern settlements by the Old Svalich Road.

It is home of the most sacred site in the Church of the Morninglord - the Abbey of St Markovia.

The current Burgomaster is Dmitri Krezkov.

History
Perimsham Village, Krezk’s predecessor, was described by the Archwizard Khazan as a small community of hovels built around the Pool of the White Sun. The population of the village was put to the sword following Strahd von Zarovich’s decisive victory at Argynvostholt. After their destruction of Perimsham, Strahd’s followers began settling around the pool the same as the previous residents; drawn by the spring’s miraculous nature. Strahd eventually sanctioned the development and charged the Krezkov family with building a fortified community capable of securing the western approach into Barovia valley. The new community was named in the honour of its founders.

Frederick Krezkov established a self-sufficiency policy in Krezk. The villagers grew their own crops, kept their own animals and made their own clothing. The only import after Frederick was the wine from the nearby Wizards of the Wine.

Geography
Krezk is built into the mountains on the western edge of Barovia valley. The lands surrounding the town are fertile farming lands.

The town itself is strongly fortified, with high stone walls build right into the mountainside making the town somewhat resemble a fortress from the outside.

Culture
Since the re-building of the town as Krezk and Frederick Krezkovs reign, the town has maintained an insular culture, being generally wary of outsiders and relying on other settlements for nothing but their wine.

Entry to the town is only permitted with the express permission of Burgomaster Dmitri Krezkov.

Abbey of St Markovia
See Abbey of St Markovia

Pool of the White Sun
A mysterious pond of water around which Krezk and Perimsham Village before it were built. When the Krezkovs were asked to rebuild Krezk the settlers were drawn to the spring's miraculous nature. Burgomaster Dmitri Krezkov stated that the Pool's healing powers are legendary but as of late have seemed depleted.