Session 18

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Entry 18. On their way to the castle, the group reached a crossroads and an old gallows opposite of a signpost pointing to three different directions. Deciding to take the left turn, they heard a creaking sound from the gallows that turned out to be a random body that appeared out of nowhere, except to Eleonora who saw that it looked similar to herself. Continuing on, after some more walking through the forest, they encountered a campsite of sorts where strange people were sitting and dancing around a fire. The Vistani as they later came to know, invited them to sit around the fire and drink with them. One of the Vistani began to tell a story about a great mage that fought with the Devil Strahd. The troup having questions, was ushered to speak to Madam Eva, who as they entered her tent began telling them of their past. She performed a card reading for them and gave them some advice on approaching Strahd. As the group left the tent, they heard some shouting voices and whipping. Two men, Arrigal and Luvash were whipping another man tied to a tree, punishment for falling asleep while keeping watch failing to protect a little girl who was abducted mysteriously. The two men asked for their help to find the little girl and the team agreed. Searching the woods they came across a black cart pulled by two black horses who's doors swung open as they approached it. After getting in, the horses began leading them through a set of gates. Passing near a lake, Eleonora saw a mysterious figure in a single boat in the middle of the lake. Deciding to approach it she came across a man who was trying to fish drunkenly. Ambrose noticed another soul in the boat and after the man attacked Eleonora and missed, fell down next to a sack. Opening it, she found inside a little unconscious girl that was Arabelle who they were searching for. Heading back, after an encounter with a creepy hag inside a windmill they took off to the campsite of the Vistani and camp there for the night.

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