Strahd von Zarovich

Count Strahd von Zarovich is a powerful vampire lord and ruler of Barovia.
==Backstory==
Strahd von Zarovich was once a ruthless warlord who led great armies to war against the savage and barbaric Tergs. For twenty-seven years he fought with a combination of bravery, tactical genius, and unrivalled charisma. Years of service took their toll, however, and by the time he reached middle age, Strahd came to believe he had squandered his life and his youth. In this brooding mood, he claimed an enemy stronghold as his residence and renamed it Castle Ravenloft in memory of his mother, Ravenia. From this position of power and security, he called his brother Sergei to join him at the castle. 
A year later, Ba'al Verzi assassins made an attempt on the Count's life. They failed, and their masters were never exposed. A few years afterwards, tragedy struck at the wedding of Strahd's brother, who was murdered along with his wife and all the wedding guests. Strahd was shot down by traitorous castle guards. According to legend, the monstrosity of this event cast the land of Barovia into an accursed shadow from which it has never escaped. 
Today, Barovia is ruled by Count Strahd von Zarovich XI, the most recent heir to both the title and the name in a long and tyrannical rule. He has been in power for over 400 years, and supplements his martial skills with a study of necromantic arts. With his vampiric abilities and access to a vast library of spells and rituals, Strahd is a formidable opponent.
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