Rhun's I6: Ravenloft - IC Thread

[Rhun]

"This is my father's writing," says Ismark, tapping his fingers on the second letter, the one you found on the dead man in the forest. He looks at the other, immediately noting the broken seal. "This seal...it is..." he lowers his voice even further. "The seal of Count Von Zarovich, who rules these lands. But why? I don't understand why he would send this letter. It is as if he wanted to lure you here to Barovia."

 

[s@squ@tch]

Delkat's left eyebrow raises sharply after the man's relevation about the first letter.

"How odd."

"What do you know of this Count von Zarovich? How long has he ruled? Who did he succeed? Does he venture into town?"


OOC: link to first letter
1st letter

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Ares

So why the long faces? I thought gypsies were a cheerful sort of folk. Jugglin' knives & half dressed dancing girls.

Donner takes his ale and saunters up to the Vestani. He takes an open seat or pulls one up if need be.

I heard this place is cursed. Do you guys know who's behind it? I don't know about you, but I wouldn't hang out in a place that's cursed. After all its hard to get good trade from cursed lands. 'Don't eat that, its cursed. Don't sit on that chair, its cursed. Don't used the cursed wood from the cursed forest because it'll make a cursed fire.'

You know, if you think about it, that's kinda silly. After all, this cursed ale isn't half bad.

Excuse us
Ares say to the Vistani and taps Donner on the shoulder.
Do not be fool... what are you trying to do, gather attention when it is not needed?

He hand Donner some coins
Drain you joy with a drink ... on me.
He will then head to the bartender and will pay for a room.

 

[Rhun]

"What do you know of this Count von Zarovich? How long has he ruled? Who did he succeed? Does he venture into town?"

"The Count...ha, count?" Ismark spits on the floor. "The Devil, I name him! He has ruled here since before any now were born. Centuries, if the legends are to be believed! If someone ruled here before he came, we Barovians do not remember it." The man takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself, and then takes another sip of his wine. "He does not come into town...at least, not by day. It is said that he moves here and there in the darkness, seen but unseen. And he terrorizes my sister, the fair Ireena." Ismark looks straight into Drelkat's eyes. "It is unfortunate that you are here, for it will likely mean your doom. None ever leave Barovia, at least not without the Devil's blessing.
But since you are here, you must help us. My sister needs your aid, and we have nowhere else to turn."

 

[s@squ@tch]

Delkat Kraylin

Delkat's brow furrows as he hears the tale of Count von Zarovich.

"May I ask -- how did your father pass?"

He listens to the mans response before venturing further.

"Your sister, Ireena -- she is listed in the first letter, supposedly penned by this von Zarovich himself -- why would he send us a letter asking for aid upon her behalf, and then also terrorize her?"

"What exactly does this terrorizing entail? What aid does she require? Is she injured?"

 

[Rhun]

Ismark shakes his head. "It appears that his poor old heart gave out," says the man. "Suspicious, though, if you ask me. You'll note that my father mentioned Ireena in the second letter as well...and that she was bitten by this 'vampyre.' For that is the name by which the Count calls his race." Ismark finishes off his goblet of wine.

"Ireena remains barricaded within the family manse, with the body of our beloved Father. The Count haunts her by night, and his servants roam free across the land. Nobody will help me take his remains to the church for a proper burial." Ismark stands. "You must come with me. I will show you. But we certainly want to be back to the house before night falls."

 

[s@squ@tch]

Delkat

As Ismark mentions that he, too, believes the Count to be a vampire, Delkat searches his mind for all of the information that he has read about vampires.

"Your father has not been read his final rites??" Delkat blusters out.

"By Aditi! He must be laid to rest at once! I will go with you."

Delkat turns to the others,"I cannot stay at this Inn -- there are people in need elsewhere -- who will accompany me to the Burgomaster's manse and lend aid to his son and daughter?"


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Know(Religion) Check about vampires (1d20+9=27)

Delkat's training in fighting the undead proves useful in this case -- he wants to recollect everything about vampires -- strengths and weaknesses.
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[Rhun]

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Is it Delkat, or Drelkat? Why did I think there was an "R?"

Delkat knows all the standard strenghts and weaknesses of a vampire, as per the Monster Manual/SRD Entry.

With that said, he also knows that a vampire that is centuries old is probably far stronger than the standard vampire, falling into the class of vampires known as "ancients." Exactly what the Count's individual strengths and weaknesses are he doesn't know.
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[Nebten]

Donner has a reflexive laugh but tries to hold it in at Ares remark. He then makes the sounds of a "raspberry" and lets out a chuckle. The priest spits out some of his drink the process.

Over hearing the tale-end of Delkat's conversation, Donner answers his call.

Sounds like an event that requires special preparation. Two priests, one young, one old. Let us leave this place, the ale has gone stale.

 

[s@squ@tch]

To Ismark,"Does the Count enter your home?"