Death House
Death House
| Type | Haunted manor / Dungeon |
| Region | Near Village of Barovia |
| Status | Active |
| Key NPC | Rose Durst, Thorn Durst, Gustav Durst, Elisabeth Durst |
| Art by JamesRPGArt |
A row house in the woods that hides violence beneath refinement — every elegant detail is a lie, and the house itself is hungry.
Description
Overview
Also called the Durst row house. From outside, it appears as a well-kept manor. Two children — Rose and Thorn — stand before it, begging strangers to save their baby brother from the monster in the basement. The house is a trap.
Atmosphere
The lower floors are elegant: stained glass, upholstered furniture, a music room with a harp and harpsichord. But every detail conceals something darker. Door carvings that look like dancing children are actually children fighting off bats. The attic is gray, dusty, and openly hostile.
Notable Features
- Music room with stained glass and instruments
- Family portrait — Gustav, Elisabeth, Rose, Thorn, and an unnamed baby
- Study with legal documents and an iron key
- Attic with animated Iron Maiden
- Basement — unexplored; allegedly contains "the monster"
In the Campaign
First Visit — Session 01
The party entered after the children's plea during Session 01.
Session 02
Full exploration of upper floors during Session 02. The party found the family portrait, legal documents, and nearly lost Aleric to the Iron Maiden. Strahd von Zarovich appeared in the attic.
Inhabitants
| NPC | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Durst | Ghost (appears as child) | Found outside; matches portrait |
| Thorn Durst | Ghost (appears as child) | Found outside; matches portrait |
| Strahd von Zarovich | Appeared in attic | Claimed Aleric's fealty |