Strahd von Zarovich

Strahd von Zarovich is a fictional vampire and the main antagonist in the Dungeons & Dragons "Ravenloft" campaign setting. He was once a noble ruler of the land of Barovia, cursed by his own ambitions and dark magic to become a vampire. As a master sorcerer and military leader, he commands fear and respect, often trapping others in his eerie castle, Castle Ravenloft. His character embodies themes of obsession, power, and tragedy, making him a complex villain who both terrifies and fascinates those who enter his domain.