Knight of the Black Rose

Knight of the Black Rose

Cover of the first edition
Author	James Lowder
Cover artist	Clyde Caldwell
Language	English
Series	Ravenloft series
Genre	Fantasy novel
Published	1991 (TSR, Inc.)
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print (Paperback)
Pages	313 pp (first edition, paperback)
ISBN	1560761563 (first edition, paperback)
Preceded by	Vampire of the Mists
Followed by	Dance of the Dead

Knight of the Black Rose is the second novel in the Ravenloft books gothic horror series. Written by James Lowder, it is set both in Krynn and more prominently, the Demiplane of Dread, location of the Ravenloft campaign setting.

Plot summary

In Krynn, Lord Soth finally learns that there is a price to pay for his long history of evil deeds. Soth is transported to Barovia by some dark powers, where he faces the minions of Count Strahd Von Zarovich, the vampire lord of that nightmare land within the Raveloft demi-plane of dread. But with only a captive Vistani woman and an untrustworthy ghost for allies, Lord Soth soon discovers that he may have to join forces with the powerful vampire, (Strahd von Zarovich) if he is to escape the realm of terror.

Reception

Knight of the Black Rose appeared on the 2024 Game Rant "31 Best Dungeons & Dragons Novels, Ranked" list at #14. ^[1]

Reviews

• Magia i Miecz #54 (June 1998) (Polish) ^[2]
• Kliatt ^[3]
• Science Fiction Chronicle ^[4]

References

1. Taguiam, Rhenn (April 3, 2023). "31 Best Dungeons & Dragons Novels, Ranked". Game Rant. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
2. "Magia I Miecz 1998 06". June 1998.
3. "Kliatt Young Adult Paperback Book Guide 1992-05: Vol 26 Iss 4". Kliatt Paperback Book Guide. May 1992.
4. "Science Fiction Chronicle 1992-03: Vol 13 Iss 6". DNA Publications. March 1992.