Welcome to Krezk

Characters:

• Oogway: A serene and wise turtle Wizard Bladesinger who wields magic and blade with precision.
• Liren: A fierce Dragonborn Barbarian loyal to their companions and protective in battle.
• Gumbo: A pragmatic Half-Orc Rogue with a knack for stealth and unexpected solutions.
• Aera shan Ravanór: A cunning Wood-elf Rogue adept at stealth and navigating complex situations.
• Malron Lichtstrahl: A Reborn Cleric of Lathander with a connection to spirits and the undead.
• Zorpheus: Mysterious wanderer and bard drawn to fate and prophecy.

Summary:

Oogway tries to buy a cloak of invincibility from the wandering merchant, but unable to do so, settles for some potions of healing.

The party returns to the Wizard of Wines and learns about the history of the holy symbol of raven kind and its connection to Strahd. They receive an obsidian whistle from Damien and head to Krezk, encountering vampire spawn along the way.

Key Locations:

Wizard of Wines: Damien reveals the history of the holy symbol of raven kind and its connection to Strahd.

Krezk: The party meets the Krezkovs and learns about the werewolf curse affecting Dimitry Krezkov and his family. Dimitry’s wife harvests wolfsbane to limit the effects of the curse, making him less violent. The curse is passed down through generations, and the party is unsure which of Dimitry’s children, if any, are affected similarly.

Abbey: Someone has taken over the abbey and is building a reanimated corpse (flesh golem/Frankenstein) that requires the heart of a willing victim. The abbot has been spying on the Krezkovs in the shape of Dimitry’s aunt and convinces him to avoid the wolfsbane potion, not knowing it would actually help him. Dimitry follows the advice, turns into a werewolf, and kills his sister that night. The abbot promises to revive the sister if the mother, Anna, gives up her heart in a month’s time. Their son has run off into the woods.

Encounters:

Combat: The party encounters three vampire spawn on the road to Krezk and defeats them.

Loot:

Obsidian Whistle: Given by Damien as thanks for recovering the gem needed to brew wine.

Notable NPCs:

Damien: Leader of the keeper of feathers, wary of dark magic, provided an obsidian whistle shaped like a raven.

Muriel: Reveals that Strahd had gone to Madam Eva for a reading before the party.

Dimitry Krezkov: A werewolf whose curse is passed down through generations, his wife harvests wolfsbane to limit the effects.

Anna Krezkov: Dimitry’s wife, who harvests wolfsbane to help limit the effects of the werewolf curse.

Abbot: The mysterious figure who has taken over the abbey and is building a reanimated corpse, requiring the heart of a willing victim.

Plot Points:

The party learns about the history of the holy symbol of raven kind and its connection to Strahd. They receive an obsidian whistle from Damien and head to Krezk, encountering vampire spawn along the way. In Krezk, they learn about the werewolf curse affecting Dimitry Krezkov and his family. The abbot’s sinister plans at the abbey are revealed, including the creation of a flesh golem and the manipulation of Dimitry.

Session Highlights:

The party’s encounter with vampire spawn on the road to Krezk and their victory. The revelation of Strahd’s reading by Madam Eva and the history of the holy symbol of raven kind. The tragic events involving Dimitry Krezkov and the abbot’s manipulation.