Dr. Rudolph van Richten

What we know

Famous vampire hunter; author of monster-hunting book Doru owns (Session 4 @ 02:02:58)
Copies of his Monster Hunting Guide circulating in Barovia; Doru once had a copy—heard at Tser Pool Game of Stories (Session 6 @ 00:59:22)
Authored signed short werewolf treatise won by party from Arturi Radanovich—see Van Richten Werewolf Manuscript (Session 6 @ 01:43:05; Session 8 @ 00:31:16)
Arrived in Barovia disguised as Alanick Ray to depose Strahd von Zarovich (Session 4 @ 02:02:58)
Led failed revolt against Strahd at Castle Ravenloft (Session 4 @ 02:02:58)
Father Bryce — substitute priest disguise at St. Andral's Church; arrived from Krezk a few months ago (Session 9 @ 00:40:12)
Vigilante alter ego V — declares "I am Vengeance"; same person as Father Bryce and van Richten (Session 17 @ 21:55; Session 18 @ 02:27:19)
Session 12 alley masked rescuer was V—torn vigilante garb at torture-chamber rescue matched that figure; most definitive V encounter before hideout rescue (Session 12 @ 02:59:10; Session 18 @ 01:46:41)
Revealed himself to party as Rudolf van Richten—forbids spreading identity; threatens danger to town if revealed (Session 18 @ 02:27:19)
Filling in for missing Father Lucian Petrovich (Session 9 @ 00:40:12)
Confirmed Irredel's werewolf bite; raw wound will not heal under normal magic (Session 9 @ 00:33:14)
Offers monthly full-moon suppression ritual—docile wolf form one night, not permanent cure (Session 9 @ 00:34:38)
Requested party investigate Father Lucian Petrovich and Henrik's disappearances toward Lake Zarovich (Session 9 @ 00:48:54)
Young sweeper argued Bryce should ask party for help; Bryce initially refused (Session 9 @ 00:37:53)
Suppression potion requires wolfsbane—rare flower blooming only at full moon (Session 12 @ 00:22:31)
Dried wolfsbane acceptable if harvested at full bloom and preserved (Session 12 @ 00:23:46)
Suggested Vallakovich Manor library or Vistani traders for wolfsbane leads (Session 12 @ 00:24:10)
Baron superstitious; unlikely practitioner but may own arcane reference books (Session 12 @ 00:25:12)
Originally from Krezk; half-day march west of Vallaki (Session 12 @ 00:28:23)
No permanent lycanthropy cure except divine intervention (Session 12 @ 00:31:04)
Refused to describe unsavory werewolf control rituals; warned party not to listen to temptations (Session 12 @ 00:32:48)
Forced ritual participation: not possible per Bryce (Session 12 @ 00:35:25)
Denies werewolves conceal themselves in Vallaki; acknowledges evil snatching innocents (Session 12 @ 00:36:51)
If no wolfsbane: silver restraints; possible permanent measure as last resort (Session 12 @ 00:37:54)
Stern demeanor; not a people person like Lucian per Udo (Session 12 @ 02:31:40)
Sildir delivered dried wolfsbane to hideout; Bryce must brew suppression potion—ingredient was missing piece (Session 14 @ 00:50:51)
Full moon at midnight on the 9th; three days from Session 14 morning (Session 14 @ 00:00:34)
Dried wolfsbane keeps indefinitely; no same-day rush required (Session 14 @ 00:55:52)
Has alchemical talents for common ailment potions per Fiona (Session 14 @ 02:36:54)
Party plans discreet consult on Stella Wachter's conjuration affliction (Session 14 @ 02:51:01)
Night visit: absent; Milivoj closing church (Session 15 @ 00:22:42)
Morning visit: accepted wolfsbane; full day brew—ready tomorrow morning; can supply two months of doses (Session 15 @ 01:19:01)
Fire-resistance potion needs ash blossom petals—not available locally (Session 15 @ 01:25:28)
Conjuration vision counsel: avoid windmill enchantment pies; suspicion of old woman at Old Bonegrinder Windmill (Morgantha rumors) (Session 15 @ 01:37:57)
Cannot shield against conjuration like Father Lucian could; urges stay out of trouble (Session 15 @ 01:42:06)
Pressed by Sildir via Milivoj's concern; insists party keep heads down (Session 15 @ 01:44:43)
Greeted fleeing Wachter party at St. Andral's Church; confirmed undead cannot enter hallowed grounds (Session 16 @ 01:37:20)
Stepped outside alone to confront assassins pursuing party to church (Session 16 @ 01:38:46)
Missing after scuffle; three assassin corpses left outside; party heard fight then silence (Session 16 @ 01:44:02)
Nightingale sought Father Bryce at church as a separate person; departed to search streets (Session 16 @ 02:13:38)
Party knows Nightingale impersonated Bryce once (Session 17)—otherwise Bryce and Nightingale are distinct allies (Session 17 @ 19:38)
As V, went alone to Court hideout last night; missing as of morning 8th (Session 17 @ 22:20)
Wolfsbane potion rules confirmed: take night of full moon before nightfall → controlled wolf form; won't stop mid-transformation (Session 17 @ 39:25)
Rescued from Court hideout torture chamber—chained in torn vigilante garb; shorter captivity than Lucian (Session 18 @ 01:46:41)
Intel: Izek in league with Court; chose kidnapping targets; convinced Baron nothing amiss (Session 18 @ 02:12:39)
Intel: Volenta = Strahd bride and Court puppet-master; driving her out dismantled false Court (Session 18 @ 02:14:56; Session 20 @ 00:25:22)
Offered round of drinks at Blue Water Inn (Session 18 @ 03:05:01)
Working with Lucian to reverse thrall-conversion on two lab victims (Session 18 @ 02:41:09)
Present at St. Andral's Church with Lucian during Session 21 Irredel custody (Session 21 @ 01:26:44)
Identified moonstone shards counteracting wolfsbane on Irredel (Session 22 @ 00:40:00)
Amputated Sildir's left arm below elbow after werewolf bite—Guardian of Faith restrained Sildir first (Session 22 @ 00:58:00)
Offered Lugdana scriptures; secured severed arm for destruction (Session 22 @ 01:32:00)

How we met

Named by Doru during Session 4 (Session 4 @ 02:02:58). Party first met him in person as Father Bryce at St. Andral's Church during Session 9 (Session 9 @ 00:30:38).

Notable interactions

Tutoring a young boy in front pews when party arrived (Session 9 @ 00:28:49)

Open questions

Unconfirmed: whether Lucian's disappearance connects to wolf activity (Session 9 @ 00:48:45)
Unconfirmed: permanent lycanthropy cure exists—van Richten book gave party hope but Bryce/Lucian dispute (Session 18 @ 02:27:36)