Summary
Penguin Random House is teaming up withDungeons and Dragonsto releaseRavenloft: Heir of Strahd, a new novel inspired by the iconicCurse of Strahdadventure. Written by award-winning author Delilah S. Dawson, this book marks the first novel set in theDungeons and Dragonsrealm of Ravenloft in 17 years.
Though Wizards of the Coast has released more than two dozen official adventures over the last 10 years, few have reached as muchpopularity amongDungeons and Dragonsfans asCurse of Strahd. A brutal gothic horror adventure featuring the eponymous vampire lord within the Domain of Dread known as Barovia,Curse of Strahdis a part of Ravenloft, a campaign setting released back in 1983 during1st Edition D&D.
Now, Wizards of the Coast is preparing to release a newDungeons and Dragonsnovel set in Ravenloftand featuring Count Strahd von Zarovich.Ravenloft: Heir of Strahdis an epic horror story following a group of five adventurers transported to Barovia under mysterious circumstances. Shortly after arriving, Fielle the Human Artificer, Kah the Kenku Cleric, Rotrog the Orc Wizard, Alishai the Tiefling Paladin, and Chivarion the Drow Barbarian receive an invitation to Castle Ravenloft from Strahd himself, where they must band together if they want to survive their stay at the macabre manse.
Ravenloft: Heir of Strahd – First Ravenloft D&D Novel in 17 Years
Ravenloft: Heir of Strahdis written by Delilah S. Dawson, a New York Times bestselling author known for penning franchise tie-ins likeStar Wars: Phasma,Disney Mirrorverse: Pure of Heart, and theMinecraft Mob Squadseries, as well as original works likeThe Violenceand theBludseries. The novel is being published by Penguin Random House, which has put out otherD&Dbooks, includingHeroes’ Feast: Flavors of the Multiverse,Spelljammer: Memory’s Wake, and two tie-in novels totheDungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thievesfilm.
Fairest Friends,
I pray you accept my humble Hospitality and dine with me tonight at Castle Ravenloft. It is rare we receive Visitors, and I do so Endeavor to Make your Acquaintance. The Carriage shall bear you to the Castle safely, and I await your Arrival with Pleasure.
Your host,
Strahd von Zarovich
There have been manyotherDungeons and Dragonsbooks set in Ravenloftover the years, beginning with Christie Golden’sVampire of the Mistsin 1991. However, the last novel set in Ravenloft –Black Crusadeby Ari Marmell – was released in 2008, but the last one featuring Count von Zarovich wasI, Strahd: The War Against Azalinfrom 1998. This makesRavenloft: Heir of Strahdthe first Ravenloft novel in 17 years, and the first one featuring the vampire lord in 27 years.
This newDungeons and Dragonsnovel is set to release on May 13.Ravenloft: Heir of Strahdis available for pre-orderfrom Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many other booksellers for $30 hardcover, $20 as an audiobook, or $15 as an ebook.
Dungeons and Dragons
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