Vienna
Large City (pop 22,000). Westernmost UK stronghold, border-facing Hungary + Russia. Party home base at campaign start. Home to Tremere academic infiltration.
-
-
Wels + Dawnspire
Walled town (~2,000 souls) with the Lathandric Scholarium of the Dawning Path perched on the hill above. Off the Lathander Road, between the western UK and Vienna. Waypoint for pilgrims/caravans bound east.
-
Zaleskiy Gorod
Hub city (pop 3,000) — replaces Vallaki as the party’s campaign hub. Inner City (Citadel, Marketplace, Temple), Artisan Quarter, Harvest Ward, Undercity. Gates: Iron Gate, Stone Gate. Home to Cathedral of First Light + Strahd’s Citadel Four regime.
-
Ohrid, City of the Veil
Bulgarian Kingdom, pop 22,000. Lake Ohrid (“Abyssal Mirror,” bottomless, “Gate of Sunken Lords”). Temple of Twin Sun and Moon. Starting city for many campaigns.