About the book: 1994 / In this book you can read about how it all began. About how Strahd von Zarovich doomed his country and himself to death. At the beginning of this book, he is not yet a monster, he is the general whom everyone loves and the savior of Barovia. But the Dark Forces gradually take their toll, and soon Barovia becomes the first domain, and Strahd von Zarovich a vampire and dark lord. The book is considered a classic among Ravenloft fans.