The Vistani (singular: Vistana) were a traveling people, who never stayed long in one place and were always on the move. The Vistani were renowned travelers of the Mists, which did not hinder them in the least. It is believed that the Vistani got this ability from the Dark Powers.[1]
Description[]
The Vistani appeared with darker complexions and usually sported jet-black hair. They wore colorful and cheery clothing and were big drinkers.[1]
Traits & Abilities[]
Vistani were usually regarded with suspicion because of their Evil Eye, the ability to curse anyone they looked at. While the Vistana would get a mental backlash after the curse ended, some powerful Vistani could inflict very terrible curses upon those who'd wronged them.[2]
Half-Vistani[]
Half-Vistani did not have the full powers to traveling the mists and were the result of a union of a Vistana and a non-Vistana. Some known half-Vistani include:
Specialties[]
Vistani were known for their musical talent as well as their skill in silversmithing, coppersmithing, cooking, weaving, entertaining, storytelling, toolmaking, and horse-trading.[1]
Notable Vistani[]
Appendix[]
External Links[]
- Vistani article at Mistipedia, a wiki for the Ravenloft campaign setting run by The Fraternity of Shadows.
Further Reading[]
- Van Richten's Guide to the Vistani
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Christopher Perkins, Tracy Hickman, Laura Hickman (March 2016). Curse of Strahd. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 26. ISBN 978-0-7869-6598-4.
- ↑ Christopher Perkins, Tracy Hickman, Laura Hickman (March 2016). Curse of Strahd. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 27. ISBN 978-0-7869-6598-4.
- ↑ Christopher Perkins, Tracy Hickman, Laura Hickman (March 2016). Curse of Strahd. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 37, 233–234. ISBN 978-0-7869-6598-4.
- ↑ David Wise (1992). Thoughts of Darkness. Edited by Wolfgang Baur. (TSR, Inc.), p. ?. ISBN 1-56076-353-1.
- ↑ Jeremy Crawford (November 17, 2020). Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 978-0786967025.