Legacy Items

Holy Symbol of Ravenkind

History

The Holy Symbol of Ravenkind is a unique holy symbol sacred to the good –hearted faithful of Barovia. It possesses powers that can only be accessed after the item is specially bonded to its weilder.

The Holy Symbol of Ravenkind actually predates the establishment of any church in Barovia, and its existence is thought to be a reason for the prevalence of the raven symbol in that land. It was first used by a paladin named Lugdana, who was among the earliest settlers of the valley.

According to legend, a giant celestial raven, or an angel in the form of a raven, delivered the Holy Symbol to Lugdana so she could use it to root out a nest of vampires. To thisday, vampires have a powerful loathing for the symbol and all it represents.

Lugdana finally met her end when she came into conflict with a band of witches at Lysaga Hill. The demon prince the witches worshiped, a fiend named Chernovog, stepped through a portal and battled the paladin for days, ranging all through the valley. Lugdana fell, but drove Chernovog back to the Abyss before dying. The Holy Symbol was lost for decades after that.

The Reading

Holy Symbol of Ravenkind:
Top card; Gold Dragon Card: “Seek it in a place where wanderers rest.” Madam Eva further explains, “I admit that I do indeed have it, and if you cause no harm to my Vistani and me, you may have it.” She hands over the Holy Symbol of Ravenkind.
Crossing Card; Black Dragon Card: “The holiness in this item waits for hands of holiness to touch it once more, but that is not enough to bring its power back to life.” Madam Eva Continues, “To awaken the Holy Symbol of Ravenkind, one must bring the Symbol to the place where the swords of the king upheld his word.” Madam Eva further explains, “Look beneath the main floor of the castle, in a place of shadow and despair.”

The Sunsword

History

The Sunsword is a unique blade that once opposed Strahd, its power was the power of Light, and Strahd feared it, though its whereabouts have long since passed from general knowledge.

The Reading


Sunsword:
Top card; Red Dragon Card: “Seek it in the place of death, among the dead.” Madam Eva further explains, “This is a card of the grave. The weapon is buried, entombed.”
Crossing Card; Black Dragon Card: “To awaken it, bring the sword to the place where the swords of the king upheld his word.” Madam Eva further explains, “Look beneath the main floor of the castle, in a place of shadow and despair.”




Tome of Strahd

History

The Tome of Strahd is an ancient work penned by Strahd himself. It is a tragic tale of how Strahd came to his fallen state, blurring into a nightmarish raving about the power he has since acquired.


The Reading

Tomb of Strahd:
Top Card; White Dragon Card: “The tome tells of Strahd’s origins, and lies buried with those who gave him the life ne now mocks.” Madam Eva further explains, “Seek his parent’s crypt far beneath the castle.”
Crossing Card; Cups Card: “You must find the three defiled places described in the tome. At each fane, you must unearth the relic it contains. When you have all three relics, you must destroy what you have created.”