Curse of Strahd

A fence of wrought iron with a rusty gate encloses a rectangular plot of land behind the dilapidated church. Tightly packed gravestones shrouded by fog bear the names of souls long passed. All seems quiet.

The priest leads the party to the cemetery and finds a spot to bury the burgomaster.

Joye doesn't like funerals. She watches and listens to Donovichs' funeral rites in case it matters later.

Donavich hekps them to bury the body and then steps to the side to begin the funeral. "We have laid our beloved Burgomaster to rest and now he shall forever be in the light of the Morninglord. May he watch over his family and know that they will be kept safe through the light of the Morninglord who has given them new allies."

Matrick is content to cook and prep a beautiful meal after the somber event going on outside.

(OOC feel free to continue the narrative until they are all back in the temple or yell loudly if something goes down)

(Once the funeral ends they will meet back in the chapel to discuss what comes next.)

Patch stays quiet throught out the funeral keeping her head and tail down.

That was an excellent ceremony. Let's head back to the chapel to find Matrick and discuss what we should do now. 

The priest does one last prayer for Ismark and Ireena's father, giving both his condolences once more before he will begin his walk back to the church.

OOC:doesn’t Ismark or Ireena have anything to say

(They have already said what they wished to while having to wait to bury him.)

I place my hand on the casket and pray May Lliira find you in your next life.

OOC:ok 

“ya lets head back”

Once the party gets back to the chapel they smell the food that Matrick has been making, occasionally hearing Dour yell to who his father. Donavich seems to ignore him but still winces when he does.

“What’s cooking Madrick“

Joye walks up to Matrick and whispers so only he can here her. Don't you know whats under the church? What that boy is? How can we just let him suffer?

Matrick greets everyone with a warm smile and steaming bowl of soup. Handing Joye hers he just shakes his head and whispers "We are guests in this house, and that is his son. Let us not make enemies where it is not needed. Besides, the problem will be dealt with soon" His eyes slightly glowing a gold amber as he finishes his last sentence.

To the rest he speaks up "Apologies everyone, I just thought we could use a meal after the night and morning we've all had." As he gets to the Father he stops and looks him in the eye "I have a bowl for your son, he's starving. Lets us go down together and feed him."

Persuasion : 18

Mmmm, good food. Thank you Matrick!

Donavich is wary but nods as he leads Matrick to the room that is the first door on the right when the church is entered. Inside the room is a an old trap door.

Time and neglect have punched holes in the ceiling of this moldy room, which contains a few broken roof shingles amid puddles of water. In one corner, set into the floor, is a heavy wooden trapdoor held shut with a chain and a padlock. A young man’s screams of anguish can be heard through the door.

"Confound it all I cannot find the key to this lock!" Donavich yells as he walks over and attempts to pull the door open, failing as he falls back and begins to pray to the Morninglord.

(A strength check is needed to pull the door open. )

"Sir Richmond, a moment please. The door seems to be jammed."

I also Twin Spell Sanctuary on myself and the Father.

Joye sits with Ireena to eat and askes her about her childhood.