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<blockquote data-quote="MonsterEnvy" data-source="post: 6862519" data-attributes="member: 6706188"><p>I don't think you read the Abbots details incorrectly. He did not come to Barovia to avenge Saint Markovia or investigate her death. He can to replace and honor her by making her corrupted Abbey a place of healing and light once again. The Dark Powers however started to warp him. His goals there was to heal and help the physically and mentally ill. The Belviews came into the picture and he fixed their sickness but not all of their imperfections, and they wanted to have stuff like Batwings and Cateyes rather then be normal. And the Abbot being a kind creature wanted to give them want they wanted. Strahd in disguise offered to help him resulting in the Belviews becoming insane (but happy) Mongrel Folk. </p><p></p><p>The Abbot then found out about Strahd and while he knew Strahd was evil. He realized that any attempt to kill Strahd would be futile and it would not end the curse on Barovia. Because Strahd told him his story, the Abbot belives that buy helping Strahd find his love the Curse over Barovia will be broken. Pretty much he wants to help Strahd because he thinks that will do more good, then harming him. Strahd however does not give a damn about the Abbots ideas and the plan to gift him with a golem bride. He is just amused by a creature of good falling so far. </p><p></p><p>His character traits say everything</p><p></p><p>Ideal. "I want to rid Barovia of its sickness. By giving the devil his heart's desire, I bring salvation to him and his land."</p><p>Bond. "I love the creatures I create, including my beautiful golems and mongrelfolk."</p><p>Flaw. "I can't be corrupted. My heart is pure, my intentions noble and good."</p><p></p><p>I find this much more twisted and creepy and interesting then your idea. Your idea could work for another new character. But the Abbot already has a very interesting story. One of a creature of good that fell to evil due to his kindness.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MonsterEnvy, post: 6862519, member: 6706188"] I don't think you read the Abbots details incorrectly. He did not come to Barovia to avenge Saint Markovia or investigate her death. He can to replace and honor her by making her corrupted Abbey a place of healing and light once again. The Dark Powers however started to warp him. His goals there was to heal and help the physically and mentally ill. The Belviews came into the picture and he fixed their sickness but not all of their imperfections, and they wanted to have stuff like Batwings and Cateyes rather then be normal. And the Abbot being a kind creature wanted to give them want they wanted. Strahd in disguise offered to help him resulting in the Belviews becoming insane (but happy) Mongrel Folk. The Abbot then found out about Strahd and while he knew Strahd was evil. He realized that any attempt to kill Strahd would be futile and it would not end the curse on Barovia. Because Strahd told him his story, the Abbot belives that buy helping Strahd find his love the Curse over Barovia will be broken. Pretty much he wants to help Strahd because he thinks that will do more good, then harming him. Strahd however does not give a damn about the Abbots ideas and the plan to gift him with a golem bride. He is just amused by a creature of good falling so far. His character traits say everything Ideal. "I want to rid Barovia of its sickness. By giving the devil his heart's desire, I bring salvation to him and his land." Bond. "I love the creatures I create, including my beautiful golems and mongrelfolk." Flaw. "I can't be corrupted. My heart is pure, my intentions noble and good." I find this much more twisted and creepy and interesting then your idea. Your idea could work for another new character. But the Abbot already has a very interesting story. One of a creature of good that fell to evil due to his kindness. [/QUOTE]
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