Curse of Strahd

I really think we should turn back. The letter says turn back.

What does the letter say, Ted?

Mukk has stake, why?

“It seems this land has become infected with the disease of Vampyres. The Noblemen and women have deemed it cursed and fled, advising others to do the same.”

So you’re saying we can plunder!?

Let’s go hit some houses! Who cares about the girl anymore

AA gets bored and starts playing his bagpipes

Hmm. I have a detect magic spell, but I would rather save it. Besides, the cause of death is quite obvious.

Maybe we should continue along this road. The girl might still be alive and we might be able to help her.

Quite obvious? It’s claw marks…

What are the odds we’ve got wolverines as well as vampyrs…

Who say vampyr don’t have claws?

Brendan emerges from what was clearly a long period of deep thought.

What if… the original message was a trick. We are being lured here as food for the vampires, who are starving after eating off the remaining population of the land. And if we just left all well enough alone they would naturally go extinct. This letter was supposed to reach us but never did; instead, we were sent a fake letter to lure us in. It’s a Jewish trick.

Brendan nods in agreement with himself as he speaks. He looks pleased with this contribution.

Ted’s gills perk up in interest.

“An interesting theory…”

In conclusion, I think we should turn back.

The gate is closed we can’t go back

Me not climbing the wall while carrying you either. Me leave you to bloodsuckers.

As you were running blindly down the road, I saw the gates close behind us. Our party should be strong enough for whatever challenge lies ahead.

Well me strong at least. Not know about rest.

Looks with contempt at puny wizards and bards

We could wait at the gate for somebody else to come by and open it again. Surely they sent out the invitation to other taverns and other people.

And the barkeeper will come eventually to collect on his chair.

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I may not be strong in body, but my spells might save us when the time comes.

Me believe when see