Who They Are
The Forest Folk are the original inhabitants of the valley now called Barovia. They are a mysterious group whose ways remain largely unknown to outsiders.
What the Party Knows
From Ireena in Session 13, the party learned:
Origins and Beliefs
- The Forest Folk were the original inhabitants of the valley, living here long before it was called Barovia
- They worship Strahd von Zarovich as a god
- Their ways and practices are mysterious to most Barovians
- Little is known about their culture or beliefs beyond their devotion to Strahd
Gathering Place
- The Forest Folk are said to gather at Yester Hill, an ancient site in the wilderness
- Yester Hill appears to be significant to their religious practices or community
Connection to Recent Events
- Ireena mentioned the Forest Folk after the party fought Twig Blights and Scarecrows at the Luna River Crossroads
- The context suggests these plant creatures may be connected to the Forest Folk’s activities or beliefs
- The exact nature of this connection remains unclear
Significance
The Forest Folk represent a shadowy presence in Barovia—an ancient people who venerate the very vampire lord that terrorizes the valley’s other inhabitants. Their worship of Strahd and mysterious gatherings at Yester Hill suggest they may play a role in the dark powers that grip the land.
Where We’ve Seen Them
- Session 13 — Ireena mentioned them after the battle with twig blights and scarecrows