Vampiric Legacy Returns: New D&D Novel “Heir of the Strahd” Unveiled
Random House Worlds has announced the upcoming release of “Heir of the Strahd,” a new Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) novel penned by acclaimed author Delilah S. Dawson. Set in the gothic realm of Ravenloft, this novel delves into the legacy of the infamous vampire lord, Count Strahd von Zarovich.
Five strangers armed with steel and magic awaken in a mist-shrouded land, with no memory of how they arrived: Rotrog, a prideful orcish wizard; Chivarion, a sardonic drow barbarian; Alishai, an embittered tiefling paladin; Kah, a skittish kenku cleric; and Fielle, a sunny human artificer.
After they barely survive a nightmarish welcome to the realm of Barovia, a carriage arrives bearing an invitation:
Fairest Friends,
I pray you accept my humble Hospitality and dine with me tonight at Castle Ravenloft. We rarely 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
With no alternative, and determined to find their way home, the strangers accept the summons and travel to the forbidding manor of the mysterious count. But all is not well at Castle Ravenloft. To survive the twisted enigmas of Strahd and his haunted home, the adventurers must confront the dark secrets in their own hearts and find a way to shift from strangers to comrades—before the mists of Barovia claim them forever.
Dawson, known for her work in fantasy and science fiction, brings her storytelling prowess to the D&D universe, offering readers a fresh perspective on one of its most iconic characters. The novel promises to blend horror and adventure, appealing to both longtime fans and newcomers to the D&D world.
“Heir of the Strahd” is scheduled for release later this year, with pre-orders available through major book retailers. This announcement has generated excitement among the D&D community, eager to explore new tales from the shadowed lands of Ravenloft.
