MonsterEnvy
Legend
You're right! I did mis-remember why the deva first came to Barovia. I'm still on the fence with the mongrelfolk but it could go either way depending on how I lay out the rest of the campaign.
I am curious how the deva came to the realization that the curse would not end with Strahd's death. If he shares this bit of knowledge with the PCs, and they recognize him as an authority on the subject, wouldn't it derail the campaign?
It appears to have just been divine insight.Somehow the deva realized that any attempt to slay Strahd would be futile-that the ancient curse upon the land meant that the vampire could never truly die, at least not in Barovia.
Anyway it should be made fairly clear to the party that the Abbot is utterly insane. He has little reason to share his insight as well, as he thinks he has the whole problem solved with his flesh golem bride. Unless he is unable to acquire the wedding dress. Then he takes out Divine Retribution on Kezek. The fact that he is willing to attack a town over not getting a wedding dress in a few days shows just how far this guy has fallen.