The Quest for the Missing Bones

Characters:
- Liren: Dragonborn Barbarian
- Gumbo: Half-orc Rogue
- Aera: Elf Rogue
- Malron: Reborn Cleric
- Shabasta Porcupine Bard

Summary:
Father Lucien assists the party in locating the home of Milivoj, a leaning decrepit structure with a door that stands askew. Father Lucien suspects Milivoj is innocent of the bone theft. Upon knocking, a woman answers with three children behind her. The bard entertains the children with music, but the older boy claims Milivoj is too ill to see anyone. Convinced by the sister, Milivoj arrives, carrying more children on his shoulders.

The barbarian deduces Milivoj’s guilt and intimidates him into confessing. Milivoj reveals his parents’ addiction to dream pastries and his need to support his siblings. He sold the bones to Heinrich the previous day.

On their way to Heinrich, the Shabasta the bard, disguised as Father Lucien, convinces guards to arrest Milivoj for theft. At Heinrich’s door, the bard persuades four guards to break in and arrest Heinrich, who refuses to disclose the bones’ location. The party searches the shop, finding a room with thirteen coffins and then moving to the second floor where they encounter a kitchen and a bedroom.

Malron triggers a poison dart trap in the wardrobe, paralyzing him for ten minutes and attracting enemies. Despite the danger, they spot a bag likely holding the bones. After an intense battle with two vampires, and many fires, Volenta, a bride of Strahd, escapes, leaving behind mists and a glowing pentagram. Aera hands the bones to Malron and steps into the final room of the building.

Key Locations:
1. Milivoj’s Home: Decrepit structure, significant for the confession.
2. Heinrich’s Shop: Scene of confrontation and search.

Encounters:
- Social/Investigation: Interaction with Milivoj and his family.
- Intimidation: Barbarian’s confrontation with Milivoj.
- Deception: Bard’s disguise and manipulation of guards.
- Trap: Malron triggers a poison dart and noise maker.
- Combat The party fights Volenta and two vampires with the aid of Father Lucien

Loot:
- Bones of St. Andral: Located in a bag in the wardrobe.

Notable NPCs:
- Father Lucien: Aids the party in their quest.
- Milivoj: Initially suspected thief, later revealed to be struggling to support his family.
- Heinrich: Unwilling to cooperate, arrested by guards.
- Volenta: Bride of Strahd, escapes leaving behind clues.

Plot Points:
1. The party uncovers Milivoj’s motivation behind the theft.
2. Heinrich’s arrest and the subsequent search for the bones.
3. Encounter with Volenta and her escape, introducing potential future conflicts.

Session Highlights:
- Bard’s clever use of disguise to influence guards.
- Barbarian’s successful intimidation leading to confession.
- Excitement and danger of Malron triggering the trap.