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	'''Lyssa von Zarovich''' is the de jure ruler of [[Zeidenburg]] and its surrounds, holding the [[seat of northern Gundarak]]. She rules this domain from an estate a short distance to the north of the city, and occasionally holds court there, but it is usually held in the Great Hall of the [[Ashen Stronghold]].<ref name="gaz1_34"></ref> Lyssa is a very talented [[Sorcerer\|sorceress]], and she makes no secret of the fact she wields magic, though the exact nature of which is what is kept more closely held.		'''Lyssa von Zarovich''' is the de jure ruler of [[Zeidenburg]] and its surrounds, holding the [[seat of northern Gundarak]]. She rules this domain from an estate a short distance to the north of the city, and occasionally holds court there, but it is usually held in the Great Hall of the [[Ashen Stronghold]].<ref name="gaz1_34"></ref> Lyssa is a very talented [[Sorcerer\|sorceress]], and she makes no secret of the fact she wields magic, though the exact nature of which is what is kept more closely held.
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	The local superstitions of magic, especially among the [[gundarakite\|gundarakites]], fear it, and that fear that keeps people in line. It is not entirely needed: Given by her fairly dispassionate and "hands-off" approach to governance, only truly ruling when needed, she is the most well-regarded of the von Zarovich, at least by those she serves. Her rivalry with [[Strahd von Zarovich\|the Count]] is well-known, and the people generally hold that it is her usefulness in keeping the rebellious gundarakite population to heel that keeps her both in her station and, well, alive, for lack of a better word.<ref name="may_20231209">{{~~Server Canon Inline~~\|author=Maiyannah\|date=2023-12-09}}</ref>		The local superstitions of magic, especially among the [[gundarakite\|gundarakites]], fear it, and that fear that keeps people in line. It is not entirely needed: Given by her fairly dispassionate and "hands-off" approach to governance, only truly ruling when needed, she is the most well-regarded of the von Zarovich, at least by those she serves. Her rivalry with [[Strahd von Zarovich\|the Count]] is well-known, and the people generally hold that it is her usefulness in keeping the rebellious gundarakite population to heel that keeps her both in her station and, well, alive, for lack of a better word.<ref name="may_20231209">{{SC\|author=Maiyannah\|date=2023-12-09}}</ref>

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	\|race=Human (nobleborn Barovian) - Vampire (von Zarovich)<ref name="gaz1_34">{{~~Canon Inline~~\|page=34\|book=Gazetteer I}}</ref>		\|race=Human (nobleborn Barovian) - Vampire (von Zarovich)<ref name="gaz1_34">{{C\|page=34\|book=Gazetteer I}}</ref>
	\|gender=Female<ref name="gaz1_34"></ref>		\|gender=Female<ref name="gaz1_34"></ref>
	\|age=300 (appears 25ish)<ref name="gaz1_34"></ref>		\|age=300 (appears 25ish)<ref name="gaz1_34"></ref>
	\|parents=[[Anna von Zarovich]], [[Tod von Zarovich]]<ref name"tod_60">{{~~Canon Inline~~\|page=60\|book=Thoughts of Darkness\|publisher=TSR, Inc.\|year=1992\|author=David Wise, Wolfgang Baur\|ISBN=1-56076-353-1}}</ref>		\|parents=[[Anna von Zarovich]], [[Tod von Zarovich]]<ref name"tod_60">{{C\|page=60\|book=Thoughts of Darkness\|publisher=TSR, Inc.\|year=1992\|author=David Wise, Wolfgang Baur\|ISBN=1-56076-353-1}}</ref>
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	'''Lyssa von Zarovich''' is the de jure ruler of [[Zeidenburg]] and its surrounds, holding the [[seat of northern Gundarak]]. She rules this domain from an estate a short distance to the north of the city, and occasionally holds court there, but it is usually held in the Great Hall of the [[Ashen Stronghold]].<ref name="gaz1_34"></ref> Lyssa is a very talented [[Sorcerer\|sorceress]], and she makes no secret of the fact she wields magic, though the exact nature of which is what is kept more closely held.		'''Lyssa von Zarovich''' is the de jure ruler of [[Zeidenburg]] and its surrounds, holding the [[seat of northern Gundarak]]. She rules this domain from an estate a short distance to the north of the city, and occasionally holds court there, but it is usually held in the Great Hall of the [[Ashen Stronghold]].<ref name="gaz1_34"></ref> Lyssa is a very talented [[Sorcerer\|sorceress]], and she makes no secret of the fact she wields magic, though the exact nature of which is what is kept more closely held.
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	The local superstitions of magic, especially among the [[gundarakite\|gundarakites]], fear it, and that fear that keeps people in line. It is not entirely needed: Given by her fairly dispassionate and "hands-off" approach to governance, only truly ruling when needed, she is the most well-regarded of the von Zarovich, at least by those she serves. Her rivalry with [[Strahd von Zarovich\|the Count]] is well-known, and the people generally hold that it is her usefulness in keeping the rebellious gundarakite population to heel that keeps her both in her station and, well, alive, for lack of a better word.<ref name="may_20231209">~~'''~~Server Canon~~''': written by~~ Maiyannah 2023-12-09.</ref>		The local superstitions of magic, especially among the [[gundarakite\|gundarakites]], fear it, and that fear that keeps people in line. It is not entirely needed: Given by her fairly dispassionate and "hands-off" approach to governance, only truly ruling when needed, she is the most well-regarded of the von Zarovich, at least by those she serves. Her rivalry with [[Strahd von Zarovich\|the Count]] is well-known, and the people generally hold that it is her usefulness in keeping the rebellious gundarakite population to heel that keeps her both in her station and, well, alive, for lack of a better word.<ref name="may_20231209">{{Server Canon Inline\|author=Maiyannah\|date=2023-12-09}}</ref>

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	\|race=Human (nobleborn Barovian) - Vampire (von Zarovich)<ref name="gaz1_34">~~'''~~Canon~~:'''~~ page 34~~, ''Ravenloft~~ Gazetteer ~~Volume~~ I''</ref>		\|race=Human (nobleborn Barovian) - Vampire (von Zarovich)<ref name="gaz1_34">{{Canon Inline\|page=34\|book=Gazetteer I}}</ref>
	\|gender=Female<ref name="gaz1_34"></ref>		\|gender=Female<ref name="gaz1_34"></ref>
	\|age=300 (appears 25ish)<ref name="gaz1_34"></ref>		\|age=300 (appears 25ish)<ref name="gaz1_34"></ref>
	\|parents=[[Anna von Zarovich]], [[Tod von Zarovich]]<ref name"tod_60">~~'''~~Canon~~:'''~~ page 60~~, ''~~Thoughts of Darkness'', ~~TSR~~ Inc. 1992 (David Wise, Wolfgang Baur), ISBN 1-56076-353-1.</ref>		\|parents=[[Anna von Zarovich]], [[Tod von Zarovich]]<ref name"tod_60">{{Canon Inline\|page=60\|book=Thoughts of Darkness''\|publisher=TSR, Inc.\|year=1992\|author=David Wise, Wolfgang Baur\|ISBN=1-56076-353-1}}</ref>
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	== Background ==		== Background ==
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	Lyssa von Zarovich is a [[vampire\|vampiress]], but this is not widely known among the population, and she takes elaborate steps to hide it with illusory and shapechanging magic, practical effects, and disguise, when among her subjects. It is believed by the general populace that her ~~longetivity~~ is a result of the same poison that keeps her bed-ridden for long periods - something that ''is'' well known, if not its source - and the theory is that her life only progresses in her waking hours. While it isn't completely unheard of to have someone claim she is undead, or a vampire, these theories are usually held as crank theories. After all, vampires are ''evil'' - and Lyssa, for all her faults, is not regarded as so by her subjects. Capricious sometimes, or harsh to those who anger her - but it is never anyone whom isn't seen as underserving of it. Most importantly, she seems able to walk by the day, which the vast majority of vampires cannot, and in the minds of most this fact eliminates the possibility.<ref name="may_20231209"></ref>		Lyssa von Zarovich is a [[vampire\|vampiress]], but this is not widely known among the population, and she takes elaborate steps to hide it with illusory and shapechanging magic, practical effects, and disguise, when among her subjects. It is believed by the general populace that her longevity is a result of the same poison that keeps her bed-ridden for long periods - something that ''is'' well known, if not its source - and the theory is that her life only progresses in her waking hours. While it isn't completely unheard of to have someone claim she is undead, or a vampire, these theories are usually held as crank theories. After all, vampires are ''evil'' - and Lyssa, for all her faults, is not regarded as so by her subjects. Capricious sometimes, or harsh to those who anger her - but it is never anyone whom isn't seen as underserving of it. Most importantly, she seems able to walk by the day, which the vast majority of vampires cannot, and in the minds of most this fact eliminates the possibility.<ref name="may_20231209"></ref>

	In stateswomanship, Lyssa is a distant ruler. For most things, she trusts in the burgomaster and their garda to enforce order, only directly intervening for particularly contentious disagreements, or disputes which threaten borders or sovereignty, though she does hold general court infrequently. When holding court, she acts brisk and businesslike, keeping to the topics at hand, with little pageantry or fluff, and is regarded as fair if not overly merciful. Only those whom waste her time with the theatre and politicking she tries to avoid have typically given rise to her ire, and those that do often become her guard's guests for an indefinite time.<ref name="may_20231209"></ref>		In stateswomanship, Lyssa is a distant ruler. For most things, she trusts in the burgomaster and their garda to enforce order, only directly intervening for particularly contentious disagreements, or disputes which threaten borders or sovereignty, though she does hold general court infrequently. When holding court, she acts brisk and businesslike, keeping to the topics at hand, with little pageantry or fluff, and is regarded as fair if not overly merciful. Only those whom waste her time with the theatre and politicking she tries to avoid have typically given rise to her ire, and those that do often become her guard's guests for an indefinite time.<ref name="may_20231209"></ref>

	However, in more casual life, Lyssa is a fairly frequent appearance in the lives of her subjects, often visiting the [[Zeidenberg Museum of the Arts\|museum]], [[Ashen Stronghold]], and sometimes the markets in the wee hours. She is known to be generally rather affable, and charismatic, and those whom speak with her - while they have that nagging fear to not wish to upset her - tend to regard the encounters where they manage to avoid offending her sensibilities ~~well~~. Those that do not, simply disappear some time after, and no one ever truly knows where, save perhaps Lyssa herself.<ref name="may_20231209"></ref>		However, in more casual life, Lyssa is a fairly frequent appearance in the lives of her subjects, often visiting the [[Zeidenberg Museum of the Arts\|museum]], [[Ashen Stronghold]], and sometimes the markets in the wee hours. She is known to be generally rather affable, and charismatic, and those whom speak with her - while they have that nagging fear to not wish to upset her - tend to regard well the encounters where they manage to avoid offending her sensibilities. Those that do not, simply disappear some time after, and no one ever truly knows where, save perhaps Lyssa herself.<ref name="may_20231209"></ref>

	This highlights something Lyssa takes pains to in her public persona; while she is an intelligent and ruthless woman in the Great Game (aka statecraft), as a result of this, she recognizes the easy acclaim and soft power she gains for having the reputation for being affable and just compared to her kindred in the Count, or her other siblings and extended family such as [[Talena von Zarovich\|Talena]]. In short: it's largely an act, to curry favour with those she serves, but there can still be said to be some good that she ''cares'' about the opinions of those she serves - something that definitely cannot be said of many of her relatives.<ref name="may_20231209"></ref>		This highlights something Lyssa takes pains to in her public persona; while she is an intelligent and ruthless woman in the Great Game (aka statecraft), as a result of this, she recognizes the easy acclaim and soft power she gains for having the reputation for being affable and just compared to her kindred in the Count, or her other siblings and extended family such as [[Talena von Zarovich\|Talena]]. In short: it's largely an act, to curry favour with those she serves, but there can still be said to be some good that she ''cares'' about the opinions of those she serves - something that definitely cannot be said of many of her relatives.<ref name="may_20231209"></ref>

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	== Physical Appearance ==		== Physical Appearance ==
	Lyssa appears captivatingly-beautiful Barovian woman of young adult age with clear, clean skin of a pale complexion, and brown almond eyes. She is a woman of allure even without any charm or vampirism involved, with a figure to match, but she typically wears fairly reserved, luxurious clothes that don't particularly accentuate it. She almost always wears a breastplate with the von Zarovich heraldry openly, as if to dare potential attackers, and carries at her side a scabbard with an enchanted rapier.<ref="may_20250205"></ref>		Lyssa appears captivatingly-beautiful Barovian woman of young adult age with clear, clean skin of a pale complexion, and brown almond eyes. She is a woman of allure even without any charm or vampirism involved, with a figure to match, but she typically wears fairly reserved, luxurious clothes that don't particularly accentuate it. She almost always wears a breastplate with the von Zarovich heraldry openly, as if to dare potential attackers, and carries at her side a scabbard with an enchanted rapier.<ref name="may_20250205"></ref>

	== Background ==		== Background ==

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	== Physical Appearance ==		== Physical Appearance ==
	Lyssa appears captivatingly-beautiful Barovian woman of young adult age with clear, clean skin of a pale complexion, and brown almond eyes. She is a woman of allure even without any charm or vampirism involved, with a figure to match, but she typically wears fairly reserved, luxurious clothes that don't particularly accentuate it. She almost always wears a breastplate with the von Zarovich ~~arms~~ openly, as if to dare potential attackers, and carries at her side a scabbard with an enchanted rapier.<ref="may_20250205">~~'''Server Canon''': written by Maiyannah, 2025-02-05.~~</ref>		Lyssa appears captivatingly-beautiful Barovian woman of young adult age with clear, clean skin of a pale complexion, and brown almond eyes. She is a woman of allure even without any charm or vampirism involved, with a figure to match, but she typically wears fairly reserved, luxurious clothes that don't particularly accentuate it. She almost always wears a breastplate with the von Zarovich heraldry openly, as if to dare potential attackers, and carries at her side a scabbard with an enchanted rapier.<ref="may_20250205"></ref>

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			Lyssa appears captivatingly-beautiful Barovian woman of young adult age with clear, clean skin of a pale complexion, and brown almond eyes. She is a woman of allure even without any charm or vampirism involved, with a figure to match, but she typically wears fairly reserved, luxurious clothes that don't particularly accentuate it. She almost always wears a breastplate with the von Zarovich arms openly, as if to dare potential attackers, and carries at her side a scabbard with an enchanted rapier.<ref="may_20250205">'''Server Canon''': written by Maiyannah, 2025-02-05.</ref>

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	'''Lyssa von Zarovich''' is the de jure ruler of [[Zeidenburg]] and its surrounds, holding the [[seat of northern Gundarak]]. She rules this domain from an estate a short distance to the north of the city, and occasionally holds court there, but it is usually held in the Great Hall of the [[Ashen Stronghold]].<ref name="gaz1_34"></ref> Lyssa is a very talented [[Sorcerer\|sorceress]], and she makes no secret of the fact she wields magic, though the exact nature of which is what is kept more closely held.		'''Lyssa von Zarovich''' is the de jure ruler of [[Zeidenburg]] and its surrounds, holding the [[seat of northern Gundarak]]. She rules this domain from an estate a short distance to the north of the city, and occasionally holds court there, but it is usually held in the Great Hall of the [[Ashen Stronghold]].<ref name="gaz1_34"></ref> Lyssa is a very talented [[Sorcerer\|sorceress]], and she makes no secret of the fact she wields magic, though the exact nature of which is what is kept more closely held.
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	The local superstitions of magic, especially among the [[gundarakite\|gundarakites]], fear it, and that fear that keeps people in line. It is not entirely needed: Given by her fairly dispassionate and "hands-off" approach to governance, only truly ruling when needed, she is the most well-regarded of the von Zarovich, at least by those she serves. Her rivalry with [[Strahd von Zarovich\|the Count]] is well-known, and the people generally hold that it is her usefulness in keeping the rebellious gundarakite population to heel that keeps her both in her station and, well, alive, for lack of a better word.<ref="may_20231209">'''Server Canon''': written by Maiyannah 2023-12-09.</ref>		The local superstitions of magic, especially among the [[gundarakite\|gundarakites]], fear it, and that fear that keeps people in line. It is not entirely needed: Given by her fairly dispassionate and "hands-off" approach to governance, only truly ruling when needed, she is the most well-regarded of the von Zarovich, at least by those she serves. Her rivalry with [[Strahd von Zarovich\|the Count]] is well-known, and the people generally hold that it is her usefulness in keeping the rebellious gundarakite population to heel that keeps her both in her station and, well, alive, for lack of a better word.<ref name="may_20231209">'''Server Canon''': written by Maiyannah 2023-12-09.</ref>

	== Physical Appearance ==		== Physical Appearance ==