Sunny Barovia

Session 29 Notes. Battle at the Orphanage.  While searching for some sort of adult at the orphanage, we came across the nursery. The babies were in the care of two teenage girls – Fanya and Tessa. They must have found Wolfram rather dashing and were willing to talk to him. The older girl, Fanya, explained that the headmistress had run an errand and would be back. We asked about how Cedric died, and they told him that he had fallen through the window at the end of the hall; a window that was now boarded over. We learned that Cedric had picked on some of the smaller children in the orphanage, and had recently stolen a locket from his bunkmate, Felix. Fanya also told us that Felix was “weird,” but didn’t elaborate much. About that time, we heard headmistress Belasco come home, ask why the door was open and who was here. We identified ourselves and the party started down the stairs. As I was last in the procession, Wolfram shot me a glance, and looked up at a trap door in the ceiling a...

 Session #27 & 28 We arrived at the Burgomaster’s home in time to see villagers bringing bundles of sticks and tinder the residence.  When asked, one of the villagers told us it was for the upcoming festival.  Burning sun festival?  Truth be told, there are apparently many such festivals here.  Attendance is mandatory for all.  From what we can gather, not only are people required to attend, they are also required to have a good time – or face punishment. When we entered, the bundles (or “tinder” as I like to think of it) was scattered throughout the hall. We met with the Burgomaster – Baron Vargas.  He happily accepted our documentation and confirmed that we (meaning Lady Ireena) would be able to claim the house as a home while here.  He seems to be of the opinion that these festivals will somehow prevent Strahd , “The Devil” from entering Valaki.  That and the frequent repetition of the phrase “All Will Be Well.”  It reminds me of ...