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Notes
We started off going to the inn to get our supplies and a guide, after which we started on our journey to Madam Eva. As we leave the town we notice a strange flock of bats in the trees. After around 45 minutes we arrive at the Ivlis river, which we need to cross. As soon as we see the bridge, we see a man waiting in the middle of it. We find out it is Strahd, who talks to Ireena as if she's called Tatiana and tells us she belongs with him. He asks us if we still have hope, to which we all give our answers. After a few tense moments he leaves. A bit shaken we go onwards. At a split in the path we find a gallows and a signpost, pointing towards Tser pool on one hand and Vallaki and Ravenloft on the other. As we leave towards Tser pool, a figure appears hanging from the gallows, which was empty before. On the way to Tser pool we encountered some wolves, which we defeated, and brought the carcasses with us for food and pelts. At Tser pool we found a Vistani encampment and madam Eva. Madam Eva told us our fortunes (see handout Fortune Telling) in exchange for our help in trying to lift Strahd's curse and tells us we won't be able to leave Barovia until it is lifted. She told us a couple more lore things:
- Tatiana used to be Strahds fiancé, but she (probably) threw herself off the castle balcony after he was cursed. Ireena really looks like her,
- Strahd used to be called Sergej
- Some of the Vistani serve Strahd,
- The strange green light at night is a procession of ghosts of adventurers who have failed to lift the curse,
In the evening the Vistani tell us a story about a wizard who tried to start a revolt against Strahd. He failed, and they eventually fought, during which the wizard was supposedly killed, but his body was never found