Exploring Barovia

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Exploring Barovia created by Nether
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Lost in Barovia
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The continent of Barovia contains thirteen areas, each with its
own charms. The bard in the Blood on the Vine Tavern in Barovia
will reward you with some experience points and directions to
these places if you can demonstrate to him your knowledge of
these areas. This will also help with the Explorer Challenge
quest. Talk to the bard to start this quest.

You can type 'help bards' to see how the bard system in Tsunami
works.

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Points: 13 Suggested Level: Any
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Barovian Bard gestures at you. 'Do you want to know more about Barovia? I have the
following tasks for you.'

Barovian Bard says: Ask me about task 1 to find out more about Barovia.
Barovian Bard says: Ask me about task 2 to find out more about Barovia Forest.
Barovian Bard says: Ask me about task 3 to find out more about Castle Ravenloft.
Barovian Bard says: Ask me about task 4 to find out more about Har'Akir Desert.
Barovian Bard says: Ask me about task 5 to find out more about Mountains of Madness.
Barovian Bard says: Ask me about task 6 to find out more about Muhar.
Barovian Bard says: Ask me about task 7 to find out more about Old Bonegrinder.
Barovian Bard says: Ask me about task 8 to find out more about Raederth.
Barovian Bard says: Ask me about task 9 to find out more about Soth's Castle.
Barovian Bard says: Ask me about task 10 to find out more about Thalamur City.
Barovian Bard says: Ask me about task 11 to find out more about Thalamur Crypt.
Barovian Bard says: Ask me about task 12 to find out more about The Burgomeister's Mansion.
Barovian Bard says: Ask me about task 13 to find out more about Vistani Camp.

Task 1

    Barovian Bard says: By now, you will have noticed Barovia is a dark and gloomy

    place, where the undead roam, and life is bitter for the inhabitants. There is

    an abandoned cabin deep in the woods of Barovia, with an unpleasant secret

    inside. Find this cabin, and figure out what secrets it is hiding.

n, 3e, ne, 6n, w, kick door, w, eat stew, search bed

Task 2

    Barovian Bard says: The Barovia Forest is a gloomy and dark place, with undead creatures

    wandering about. Few who enter the forest manage to escape successfully, with the forest

    being a maze to trap the unwary.

    Barovian Bard continues: Try to see if you can map out and explore about 90% of the forest.

n, w, 5s, e
explore over 90% of the forest
make sure you "swim river" and explore the far side, and "swim lake" to explore the island

Task 3

    Barovian Bard says: Castle Ravenloft is where Strahd the vampire lives, and he rules the

    entirety of Barovia in his iron grip. None dare to cross him, or they will pay the penalty.

    There is a thief who tried to steal from Strahd...go find out what happened to him.

n, 3e, ne, 8n
ask thief about help
say "yes" and you will replace him in the noose
"dangle" and "twist" until the noose breaks

Task 4

    Barovian Bard says: Har'Akir Desert is somewhere inside the mists of Ravenloft - people

    who get lost in the mists end up in the desert. Go and find a way to enter the desolate

    desert land of Har'Akir.

n, 3e, ne, 6n, 5e, 2se, 2e, 3s, e, 2n, climb down, 2d, e, ne, e, s, trace pentagram
follow the path until you are in the desert
recommend doing task 6 while you are here

Task 5

    Barovian Bard says: I have only heard about the Mountains of Madness from the King of

    Raederth, and know nothing else. Barovian Bard looks around him, and shudders.

    Barovian Bard says: Venture there, and tell me more about the place!

Finish the first part of the Road to Elysisa quest

Task 6

    Barovian Bard says: The people of Muhar worship many gods. Out of these gods are the

    four gods of the elements - of air, earth, water, and fire. Follow the people of Muhar and

    worship these gods as well, then come back to me.

n, 3e, ne, 6n, 5e, 2se, 2e, 3s, e, 2n, climb down, 2d, e, ne, e, s, trace pentagram
follow the path through the desert then go n until you see the main hall of the temple
go to the four altars in this area, kill a worshipper, and "offer stone"
You'll find 5 altars, the one with worshippers from multiple gods doesn't count

Task 7

    Barovian Bard winks at you: The witches at Old Bonegrinder make marvellous pastries! Go

    eat one of them!

Follow the Hunger Dream quest line but don't push Morgantha in the oven.
When she finishes the pastry and gives it to you, just eat it.

Task 8

    Barovian Bard says: The people of Raederth are a little bit crazy, but they do enjoy some fine wine.

    Barovian Bard looks at the drinks in the pub and his face blanches.

    Barovian Bard says: I have heard there is a wine cellar in Raederth with fine wines from a

    Traveller - bring me back a 432 Chateau De La Floor Pinot Noir Cabernet Sauvignon Grenache

    Mourvedre Ratblood vintage if you can.

n, 3e, ne, 6n, 3e, s, sw, se, move table, move rug, d, search racks

Task 9

    Barovian Bard says: Soth's castle lies behind the deadly swamps of Raederth and some

    poisonous mists. My friend Ursula sells a potion that can get people through the mists.

    Why don't you pay a visit to her and get the potion, and try using it to get through the mists?

n, 3e, ne, 9n, 6w, nw, n, enter, buy mist potion
go to the mist s of the Raederth swamp
drink the vial and go back and forth through it

Task 10

    Barovian Bard says: Thalamur City was taken over by a drow warlock years ago, but

    several heroes drove the drow out. While the city is prosperous, there is trouble in the air.

    Barovian Bard says: My friend Kira has a herb shop in the city, but I lost contact with her

    since the drow warlock took over the city. Please check in with her to see if she is okay.

n, 3e, ne, 6n, ne, n, ne, 4n, e, kick door, enter, talk to kira

Task 11

    Barovian Bard says: There have been rumours of undead wandering about in the depths of

    the Thalamur Crypt. Go check this out, but be careful.

Go to Thalamur Cemetery
Enter the crypt on the east side
Go to the NE room, move coffin, and d

Task 12

    Barovian Bard says: The Burgomeister has shut himself up in his mansion, and refuses to

    see anyone. It would be a good challenge to see if you can get into the mansion.

There are multiple ways in depending on your class/race combo
See the Burgomeister quest for more info

Task 13

    Barovian Bard grins at you: Have you tried finding the Vistani Camp? Go and join them in

    their nightly campfire and partake from their roasted meat!

n, 3e, ne, 9n, 6w, nw
look to see what meat is roasting and "eat <whatever the meat is>"