Baron Vargas Vallakovich

Baron Vargas Vallakovich is an NPC from the 5th Edition module Curse of Strahd. In the timeline of the module, Baron Vargas is also burgomaster of Vallaki. Baron Vargas is no friend of Strahd von Zarovich and in fact knows him to be a terrible monster, but there is a problem that makes Vargas himself reviled by the Vallakian people. A narcissist who brooks no disagreement, Baron Vargas is deluded in his belief that if he can force eternal happiness and hope in his subjects through continual celebrations and festivals, this will protect the town from Strahd's influence. The jaded townsfolk do not agree.

Relationships

Baron Vargas is married to Lydia Petrovna. Though not evil herself, she has bought into Vargas' foolish doctrine. On the other hand, Vargas and his son, Victor Vallakovich, are estranged from each other. Victor mostly evades the attention ofhis parent, holding himself up creating a way out of Barovia. Izek Strazni is Vargas' personal enforcer, as the baron took the shunned outcast in off of the street.

Though Vargas is not well-liked, there are two figures in particular that are not friendly with him. Udo Lukovich, a local cobbler, publicly criticized him; Vargas imprisoned Udo in retalation. Though Udo is hardly significant, Lady Fiona Wachter, an influential member of the Wachter Family, is a true enemy but for an entirely different reason than Vargas' bullying. She is a loyal supporter of Strahd, and she seeks the title of burgomaster for herself. To this end, she conspires to overthrow him.

In Curse of Strahd

Several days prior to the player characters arrival in Vallaki, Baron Vargas held the Wolf's Head Jamboree and ordered Udo's arrest. After they arrive, he holds the Festival of the Blazing Sun He is ignorant of the conspiracies against him, both Lady Wachter's (see p. 110) and Strahd's vampire spawn (see p. 97-98, 116-117)

Art

A picture of the baron, his wife, and their mastiffs can be found on p. 105

Game Statistics

Neutral Evil Noble NPC Archetype