The Van Richten Society

The Van Richten Society, named for the late Dr. Rudolph Van Richten, is an organization.

## 743

The Van Richten Society was founded in 743 by three Barovian children and a dog. They pledged themselves to ridding Barovia of the Confederate League of Adventurers, who at the time had taken over Castle Ravenloft and the town of Vallaki. They hadn't made much progress due to their physical immaturity, until the Barovian Freedom Fighters partnered with them to loosen the CLA's grip on Barovia.

### Members

* Rudolph Van Richten Jr.: Around 16 years old, not actually related to Van Richten. Was saved by Rudolph Van Richten in his early childhood, leading to obsessive idolization. Had a *Helm of Teleportation* that he stole from a high-ranking CLA member.
* Olivia Delvana: Energetic girl. Childhood friend of Van Richten Jr.
* Killain Oakenlan: Older, level-headed member of the group.
* Vulf: A random stray dog the kids found on the streets of Vallaki. He guarded the group hideout. Tokili also threatened to eat him.

### Base of Operations

The group was originally based in Krezk, using the abandoned Abbey as a hideout. They would call a meeting by ringing the decrepit church bell.

## 1043

The 1043 iteration of the Van Richten Society was an influential private detective firm operating out of the city of New Berez. Composed of specialized agents and detectives, the Society managed crime and Strahd Von Zarovich in the land of Barovia.

### Members

* Amelia d'Avenir (leader)
* Belasco Tabasco
* Doven
* Unnamed halfling druid
* Unnamed gnome cleric
* Unnamed dragonborn paladin
* Reginald Van Richten

#### Other Known Members

Through super secret inside knowledge, the following members have been confirmed to exist, despite their lack of on-screen appearances:

* Unnamed Bard

### Base of Operations

they literally just had a building with signage (also strahd's apartment i guess)

## 1178

The 1178 iteration of the Van Richten Society aspires to improve the quality of life for the people of The Dreadstaal Imperium, typically through illegal means. They utilize a wide variety of technology and contraband, including lead containers/paint, camera bugs, and Donovan.

### History

This Van Richten Society received their name from Hikko, who found the name in documents among her grandmother's belongings.

The VRS communicated with the Kaitbaen Police Department.

### Members

* Hikko: Thri-keen mage. Owner of a beauty parlour. Capable of casting *legend lore* and performing a ritual to restore a vampire spawn to life.
* Kim (soon to be un-deceased): Changeling who does changeling things. "Works ten jobs". Disguises have trademark star-shaped pupils.
* Donovan: Defective Imperium guard. Helps keep the VRS's operations away from Imperium scrutiny.
* Wick: Tiefling detective, most recent recruit. Aids the Van Richten Society with his abilities of deduction.
	+ Cat: cat.

#### Other Associated Persons

* Stone: Independent contractor(?) who got everyone kicked out of the beauty parlour and Kim and Bella killed; honestly a very poor investment.
* Viktor: Patron of Hikko's anti-vampirism treatment. Guest.
* Bella (Deceased): Mindflayer innkeeper. Ran the Collection, an underground inn in the Imperium that charged exorbitant rates in exchange for discretion.

### Base of Operations

The Van Richten Society had to move around often to evade Imperium authorities. At time of Wick and Stone's arrival, they were based in "Hikko's Beauty Parlour" in the Imperium's foreign market area. At present, the group has scattered for their safety. Kim's corpse is currently in the Collection.

## Trivia

* The Van Richten Society is not, and has never been, officially associated with Dr. Rudolph Van Richten.
* No one in the 1178 VRS has a surname.