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<blockquote data-quote="Rhun" data-source="post: 4784483" data-attributes="member: 29098"><p><strong>Information post (hints, clues, etc.)</strong></p><p></p><p>[sblock=Letter given you by the Vistani in Dunfield] The letter lies before you. Dated yesterday, the ink is still not dry and the parchment is crisp. The seal is of a crest you don't recognize:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://img81.imageshack.us/i/vonzarovichseal.jpg/" target="_blank"><img src="http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/9135/vonzarovichseal.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>The words are written in the common tongue of Ailioth, a trade language spoken in most of the more civilized areas of the continent. The handwritten script is flowing and beautiful; likely it was either written by a nobleman or perhaps even an elf (as Humans, unless of high social standing, rarely spend the time and effort necessary to write in such an elaborate style). </p><p></p><p>"Hail to thee of might and valor:</p><p></p><p>I, a lowly servant of the township of Barovia, send honor to thee. We plead for thy so desperately needed assistance within our community.</p><p></p><p>The love of my life, the beautiful Ireena Kolyana, has been afflicted with an evil so deadly that even the good people of our town cannot protect her. She languishes from her wounds and I would have her saved from this menace.</p><p></p><p>There is much wealth in this community. I offer all that might be had to thee and thy fellows if thou shalt but answer my desperate plea.</p><p></p><p>Come quickly, for her time is at hand. All that I have shall be thine!</p><p></p><p>Kolyan Indrirovich</p><p>Burgomater, Township of Barovia"[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>[sblock=Letter found in the Svalich Woods]The scroll tube contains a letter, sealed with a large and stylish "B." Upon opening, you see that the letter is dated a few days ago, and is written on worn parchment. It reads:</p><p></p><p>"Hail thee of might and valor,</p><p></p><p>I, the Burgomaster of the Township of Barovia send you honor...with despair.</p><p></p><p>My adopted daughter, the fair Ireena, has been these past nights bitten by a creature calling its race "vampyr." For over four centuries he has drained this land of the life blood of its people. Now, my dear Ireena languishes and dies from an unholy wound caused by this vile beast. Yet I fear, too, that the creature has some more cunning plan in mind. He has become too powerful to be fought any longer.</p><p></p><p>So I say to you, give us up for dead and encircle this land with the symbols of Light! Let holy men call upon their power that the evil may be contained within the walls of weeping Barovia. Leave our sorrows to our graves, and save the world from this dark fate of ours.</p><p></p><p>There is much wealth entrapped within this community. Return for your reward after we are all departed for a better life.</p><p></p><p>Kolyan Indirovich,</p><p>Burgomaster"[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>[sblock=The Holy Symbol of Ravenkind]This relic, according to Ireena, is a powerful amulet; a potent relic of Light, able to hold undead at bay. Apparenly, it only works in the right hands and it seems that it has likely fallen into the hands of Strahd's servants at this point. The relic may be of aid in helping overcome the Count and his minions.[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>[sblock=Tome of Strahd]This book, supposedly penned by Strahd Von Zarovich himself, may provide insight and information on defeating the Vampyr. It was once kept in the library of Castle Ravenloft, though that was years ago and may no longer be the case.[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>[sblock=Of possible interest, but no relevance to the actual game]</p><p><strong>Firewater:</strong> In Ailioth, Firewater is another name for brandywine (or brandy, as it is most often shortened). While in some realms Firewater may refer to something else, this is the general usage.</p><p></p><p><strong>Inarian Sweetwine:</strong> An exquisite light and fruity white wine made by the elves of Inaria, Inarian sweetwine can cost a shilling a glass or more outside of the elven realm. Despite its potency, the alcohol content is concealed beneath the subtle and intriguing tastes of the fine grape and fruit flavors.</p><p>[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>[sblock=Madam Eva's Card Reading]</p><p><strong>Card 1 - </strong><span style="color: olivedrab">"Ah, this card is a symbol of great power,"</span> whispers the crone as she sees the card that Kyranvik has drawn. <span style="color: olivedrab">"It tells of a powerful force for Good and protection against the forces of Darkness."</span> The card bears a rendering of a mighty throne, wrought of golden-hued wood, inlaid with precious metals in elaborate patterns. <span style="color: olivedrab">"Seek a lord's throne to find this force of Good and protection, but beware...for while you shall show great skill in combat there, this card bodes poorly for your protection!"</span></p><p></p><p><strong>Card 2 - </strong>The card flips by invisible force, and the crone cackles. <span style="color: olivedrab">"You cannot cheat fate by such simple foolery!"</span> She grins at Ares, showing blackened and missing teeth. <span style="color: olivedrab">"This card tells of history. Knowledge of the ancient that may help you understand your foe."</span> The card flipped shows a pile of gold and silver coins that sparkles with gems and jewelry in brilliant reds, blues and greens. <span style="color: olivedrab">"You should seek this knowledge in a place of great worldly wealth; a place hidden from the eyes of a casual observer. I see a blazing fire protecting this place."</span> Here eyes are bright and wide as she looks up from the card and into Ares' eyes. <span style="color: olivedrab">"Still, there is a very good influence for you here. The powers of Light shall aid you in that place!"</span></p><p></p><p><strong>Card 3 - </strong>As the card flips, the crone's eyes go wide. <span style="color: olivedrab">"Ah, this is the object of your search! Ah! I see Darkness and Evil in this card. A powerful man, who's enemy is Light, and whose powers are beyond the mortal coil!"</span> The card drawn bears the likeness of a smiling woman, pleasant of features and plain of dress. From the shape of her form, she is obviously with child. <span style="color: olivedrab">"Seek him in the mother's place, where love and rest can yet be found. Here again, you will be blessed with skill...but that will not protect you from what is to come!"</span></p><p></p><p><strong>Card 4 - </strong><span style="color: olivedrab">"Perhaps after the reading,"</span> she says, chuckling under her breath as Ryan turns the next card. <span style="color: olivedrab">"This card is good for you,"</span> she says, her eyes shifting to the darkest corners of the tent, as if fearful of what might be listening in the shadows. <span style="color: olivedrab">"This is a card of power and strength, the victor's card. It tells of a weapon of Light, a weapon with a vengeance."</span> The card shows a room containing a pair of luxurious, overstuffed chairs near a roaring hearth, with walls lined with books. <span style="color: olivedrab">"Seek this weapon in a place of tranquility, a harbor for the wise and learned. A place that holds the great secrets of history. Therein, the powers of good will aid you, blessing you with skill and protection."</span></p><p></p><p><strong>Card 5 - </strong><span style="color: olivedrab">"Ah,"</span> says the old woman, holding her hand over Delkat's chosen card and closing her eyes as if she can feel power coming from the card. <span style="color: olivedrab">"The root card! Out of Darkness and Chaos, this card finds reason and foundation for Darkness and Chaos. It shows the purpose of all things, and is the key to life and death and else beyond!"</span> Upon the card is the image of a gleaming sword, with an ornate hilt chased in gold and platinum. A white-blue light seems to flicker along the weapon's blade, holding the surrounding darkness at bay. The crone's eyes move amongst your group, flicking from one person to the next as if searching for something. <span style="color: olivedrab">"This is a high and noble card. One of you carries a weapon that is stronger than any other against the Evil of this land. But one part of this weapon is missing. Seek this missing part within the mighty fortress of Ravenloft itself! Be warned, though...the Devil knows you carry this weapon. He fears it as he fears the sun itself, and seeks to destroy the weapon and he who bears it!"</span></p><p>[/sblock]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rhun, post: 4784483, member: 29098"] [b]Information post (hints, clues, etc.)[/b] [sblock=Letter given you by the Vistani in Dunfield] The letter lies before you. Dated yesterday, the ink is still not dry and the parchment is crisp. The seal is of a crest you don't recognize: [URL=http://img81.imageshack.us/i/vonzarovichseal.jpg/][IMG]http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/9135/vonzarovichseal.jpg[/IMG][/URL] The words are written in the common tongue of Ailioth, a trade language spoken in most of the more civilized areas of the continent. The handwritten script is flowing and beautiful; likely it was either written by a nobleman or perhaps even an elf (as Humans, unless of high social standing, rarely spend the time and effort necessary to write in such an elaborate style). "Hail to thee of might and valor: I, a lowly servant of the township of Barovia, send honor to thee. We plead for thy so desperately needed assistance within our community. The love of my life, the beautiful Ireena Kolyana, has been afflicted with an evil so deadly that even the good people of our town cannot protect her. She languishes from her wounds and I would have her saved from this menace. There is much wealth in this community. I offer all that might be had to thee and thy fellows if thou shalt but answer my desperate plea. Come quickly, for her time is at hand. All that I have shall be thine! Kolyan Indrirovich Burgomater, Township of Barovia"[/sblock] [sblock=Letter found in the Svalich Woods]The scroll tube contains a letter, sealed with a large and stylish "B." Upon opening, you see that the letter is dated a few days ago, and is written on worn parchment. It reads: "Hail thee of might and valor, I, the Burgomaster of the Township of Barovia send you honor...with despair. My adopted daughter, the fair Ireena, has been these past nights bitten by a creature calling its race "vampyr." For over four centuries he has drained this land of the life blood of its people. Now, my dear Ireena languishes and dies from an unholy wound caused by this vile beast. Yet I fear, too, that the creature has some more cunning plan in mind. He has become too powerful to be fought any longer. So I say to you, give us up for dead and encircle this land with the symbols of Light! Let holy men call upon their power that the evil may be contained within the walls of weeping Barovia. Leave our sorrows to our graves, and save the world from this dark fate of ours. There is much wealth entrapped within this community. Return for your reward after we are all departed for a better life. Kolyan Indirovich, Burgomaster"[/sblock] [sblock=The Holy Symbol of Ravenkind]This relic, according to Ireena, is a powerful amulet; a potent relic of Light, able to hold undead at bay. Apparenly, it only works in the right hands and it seems that it has likely fallen into the hands of Strahd's servants at this point. The relic may be of aid in helping overcome the Count and his minions.[/sblock] [sblock=Tome of Strahd]This book, supposedly penned by Strahd Von Zarovich himself, may provide insight and information on defeating the Vampyr. It was once kept in the library of Castle Ravenloft, though that was years ago and may no longer be the case.[/sblock] [sblock=Of possible interest, but no relevance to the actual game] [b]Firewater:[/b] In Ailioth, Firewater is another name for brandywine (or brandy, as it is most often shortened). While in some realms Firewater may refer to something else, this is the general usage. [b]Inarian Sweetwine:[/b] An exquisite light and fruity white wine made by the elves of Inaria, Inarian sweetwine can cost a shilling a glass or more outside of the elven realm. Despite its potency, the alcohol content is concealed beneath the subtle and intriguing tastes of the fine grape and fruit flavors. [/sblock] [sblock=Madam Eva's Card Reading] [b]Card 1 - [/b][color=olivedrab]"Ah, this card is a symbol of great power,"[/color] whispers the crone as she sees the card that Kyranvik has drawn. [color=olivedrab]"It tells of a powerful force for Good and protection against the forces of Darkness."[/color] The card bears a rendering of a mighty throne, wrought of golden-hued wood, inlaid with precious metals in elaborate patterns. [color=olivedrab]"Seek a lord's throne to find this force of Good and protection, but beware...for while you shall show great skill in combat there, this card bodes poorly for your protection!"[/color] [b]Card 2 - [/b]The card flips by invisible force, and the crone cackles. [color=olivedrab]"You cannot cheat fate by such simple foolery!"[/color] She grins at Ares, showing blackened and missing teeth. [color=olivedrab]"This card tells of history. Knowledge of the ancient that may help you understand your foe."[/color] The card flipped shows a pile of gold and silver coins that sparkles with gems and jewelry in brilliant reds, blues and greens. [color=olivedrab]"You should seek this knowledge in a place of great worldly wealth; a place hidden from the eyes of a casual observer. I see a blazing fire protecting this place."[/color] Here eyes are bright and wide as she looks up from the card and into Ares' eyes. [color=olivedrab]"Still, there is a very good influence for you here. The powers of Light shall aid you in that place!"[/color] [b]Card 3 - [/b]As the card flips, the crone's eyes go wide. [color=olivedrab]"Ah, this is the object of your search! Ah! I see Darkness and Evil in this card. A powerful man, who's enemy is Light, and whose powers are beyond the mortal coil!"[/color] The card drawn bears the likeness of a smiling woman, pleasant of features and plain of dress. From the shape of her form, she is obviously with child. [color=olivedrab]"Seek him in the mother's place, where love and rest can yet be found. Here again, you will be blessed with skill...but that will not protect you from what is to come!"[/color] [b]Card 4 - [/b][color=olivedrab]"Perhaps after the reading,"[/color] she says, chuckling under her breath as Ryan turns the next card. [color=olivedrab]"This card is good for you,"[/color] she says, her eyes shifting to the darkest corners of the tent, as if fearful of what might be listening in the shadows. [color=olivedrab]"This is a card of power and strength, the victor's card. It tells of a weapon of Light, a weapon with a vengeance."[/color] The card shows a room containing a pair of luxurious, overstuffed chairs near a roaring hearth, with walls lined with books. [color=olivedrab]"Seek this weapon in a place of tranquility, a harbor for the wise and learned. A place that holds the great secrets of history. Therein, the powers of good will aid you, blessing you with skill and protection."[/color] [b]Card 5 - [/b][color=olivedrab]"Ah,"[/color] says the old woman, holding her hand over Delkat's chosen card and closing her eyes as if she can feel power coming from the card. [color=olivedrab]"The root card! Out of Darkness and Chaos, this card finds reason and foundation for Darkness and Chaos. It shows the purpose of all things, and is the key to life and death and else beyond!"[/color] Upon the card is the image of a gleaming sword, with an ornate hilt chased in gold and platinum. A white-blue light seems to flicker along the weapon's blade, holding the surrounding darkness at bay. The crone's eyes move amongst your group, flicking from one person to the next as if searching for something. [color=olivedrab]"This is a high and noble card. One of you carries a weapon that is stronger than any other against the Evil of this land. But one part of this weapon is missing. Seek this missing part within the mighty fortress of Ravenloft itself! Be warned, though...the Devil knows you carry this weapon. He fears it as he fears the sun itself, and seeks to destroy the weapon and he who bears it!"[/color] [/sblock] [/QUOTE]
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