Session 108 – Contemporary politics and ancient ruins
12/12/23 The next morning, the party filled me in on what I had missed during my evening soak. Ireena and the others went to the Blue Water and met with Lady Karlova, Silas, Escher and an apparently stunning redhead vampire named Celeste Melanie. The short version is that the contingent was aware of our encounter with the Chamberlain and were unbothered by it. They were able to shed a little more light on the situation with Ireena’s brother. When the Burgomaster of Barovia died, Ismark assumed the role, but did so without Strahd’s consent. Since that time, the village has suffered. While never great to begin with, the infrastructure, economy and general quality of living has plummeted under Ismark’s governance. Strahd asked Ismark to come to Castle Ravenloft to explain himself and what was going on in Barovia. Ismark refused, so the Chamberlain was sent to bring him in. If Ismark is unable to explain what is going on in Barovia, or a...