"No." He casts counterspell on guiding bolt. "This is getting a bit troublesome, isn't it?" He let's go of Ireena, and Legendary action to stand up and move 15ft without opportunity attacks, and then on his turn he transforms into a cloud of mist and starts to fly away. Technically Garrick's turn if you want to pursue.

((No to the guiding bolt or the Bless?))

Guiding bolt, sorry. I only saw their first post at first, I've edited mine.

Garrick sees Strahd leaving as a cloud of mist and angrily fires two magical bolts at him, not expecting it to really do anything other than make a statement that they are willing to fight if he returns.

A: Nat 20 + 7 =13dmg
BA: 18+7=8dmg

Our priority now is to get Ireena somewhere safe immediately before he comes back, looking at her brother, do you know a place?

Ismirk looks down and thinks for a moment. "Villaki. It's a settlement outside of Ravenloft's sight. I've heard it has tall walls surrounding it. I'm hoping they'll keep her safe. We should take her there after the funeral."

Kessintra nods. "I'm sorry. This place would still be...somewhat safe if it wasn't for me. I'll stay outside at the next house."

"Don't worry about it. Strahd can charm Ireena if he wants. The only safe place for her is outside his reach."

Kessintra feels somewhat better, but also worse for Ireena and Ismirk for having to live such a nightmare. "Right. We won't give up. Let's see if the priest has those graves dug."

Moving to the graveyard, you see the priest sitting next to two holes, with two piles of dirt. The coffin lies nearby, next to Doru's body.

Zan smiles at Kessintra, nonsense, he's a very devious creature and you did well, we all did well and survived our first encounter with it. I'll go with you to check on the priest. He walks with Kess out to check on the priest, if he still digging to do then Zan will help him dig.

"I suppose we'll have to be ready for his charms next time." says Chipper, giving a comforting hand to Kessintra. "At the very least we gained some information about our enemy."

Two holes? Chipper notes the extra one. "Did another person die recently?" he asks.

The priest looks up at the question, his face tainted with grief. "My son."

Kessintra squeezes Chipper's hand, nodding. "Yes. We'll make him regret underestimating us." It is an unfamiliar feeling, being forgiven--or rather not being blamed in the first place. "He was able to stop Amelia's spell, so it seems he is skilled in magic in addition to his vampire abilities." She tries to use her limited knowledge of the arcane to take a guess at what class Strahd could be.

Arcana 20

Her face is somber as they begin the funeral. "May they both rest peacefully." 

You can tell that his magic was purely arcane. It wasn't from nature or divinity. Sorcerer, Wizard, and Warlock come to mind.

The first rays of sunlight start to penetrate the clouds above. Though the sky is blocked out, you can still tell that it's rising. Ismirk closes the coffin and helps the priest to lower it into the grave. Doru is also placed to rest. The priest starts to cover the graves with dirt as Ireena watchese. Tears threaten to pour down her face.

Seeing Ireena's eyes tear up and the mournful looks on the priest's and Ismirk's faces makes her spirits stir and she can't stop herself from reaching for the lyre.

Garrick looks around and finds a Y shaped stick, tinkers with it to emit a slow sad tune (magical tinkering) that compliments Kess’ lyre, and he puts it into the ground by her. (Help action for Kess’ performance)

Kessintra tries to picture something uplifting as she plays, encouraged by Garrick's help. Beautiful doves, flying freely in the sun lit sky.

Performance 16 (with help) + 3 guidance= 19

Ireena smiles. "Thank you." 

Once the graves are covered, Ismirk turns to you all. "We should get going. There's no time to waste."

Kessintra feels a bit lighter as well as she finishes the song, returning a slight smile as Ireena thanks them. Her playing has never been something she does to please others--other living people, at least--but perhaps there is some value in it.

Her focus returns to the task at hand as Ismirk speaks up. "Are there horses we can use?"

Is it safe to travel now or should we rest at an inn or your house before traveling? I wouldn’t mind recovering from our ordeal tonight.