Hadrian shrugs, and then yawns. He is obviously weary from the journey. "My apologies...I tire. Thank you for your offer of shelter and your aid, Madam," he says. 

Enialis take is all in before turning to his sister and saying, "Well....we aren't leaving this land soon it seems. And it looks like we're destined to fight some tyrant. So....I say we follow destiny." 

Fae grins. "Let's do it! Destiny's on our side!"

(Ron Howard Narrator Voice: It was not)

You all exit the tent and the Barovians are back at it again, drinking, and dancing, and singing. Some of them give you curious glances, wondering what Madam Eva told you. Olyvar is all by himself, waiting for Enialis.

(OOC: Try telling Fae that, lol)

Fae gives Enialis a casual shove towards Olyvar before joining back in on the dancing.

Enialis walks back up Olyvar, the liquid courage having worn off as the nervousness is back. "Hey....we're...umm...staying for the night. And...I...well...love to spend the..the...therestofthenightwithyou."

Hadrian retreats to a solitary place, preferably under the low-hanging boughs of a tree, where he spends time praying to Kelemvor for wisdom and discernment.

Phanuel laughs and claps along with the music as Fae dances and Enialis flirts awkwardly.  He's not laughing at either, just full of joy for this moment of peace.

He stays up late into the night, enjoying the music and company of these people that have found light in such a dark place.

All of you have an enjoyable night, eventually dozing off to a peaceful night's sleep, unless Enialis wishes to engage in some extracurricular activity with Olyvar. The next morning, you wake up and get back on the road to Vallaki.

Random Encounter: 20

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Your presence in this dreary land has not gone unnoticed. A raven follows you for several minutes while keeping a respectful distance

Phanuel waves cheerily at the raven, one of the few living things they've seen in this desolate place.  "So what do we know about Vallaki?  Why is it safe from Strahd?"

Athletics for reasons the DM knows: 17

"Raven...a good omen!" Hadrian seems heartened. "Kelemvor favors us, friends. Be of good cheer!"

To Phanuel, Hadrian says, "I am sure things will become more clear when we arrive. This 'devil,' as they call him, seems to have his own inscrutable reasons for doing things. Perhaps the more we explore, the more his motives will come to light?"

Fae bounces along, waving at the raven as it appears. She hums as she walks, not mentioning anything to her brother about his absence the night before.

Enialis spent a very nice night with Olyvar. As he comes out he has changed. Instead of the dark white and gloomy attitude he normally has. He now has a light green skin tone with green curly hair. He is instead almost as bubbly and happy as Fae. A bright smile on his face he is practically skipping down the road and humming to himself as they continue to travel.

Fae giggles at her brother's season change and has a knowing look on her face, despite the fact that she has absolutely no idea what he did with Olyvar that's made him so cheerful.

"I'm just worried for Ireena.  It seems like he has a really far reach and it'd be great if we could make sure she was safe, instead of just hoping we'd done enough.  It sounds like the fates have named her Strahd's Bride... so that seems like a thing we should avoid letting happen."

"Don't worry my friend. Nothing will happen in Vallaki. And no fate is set in stone."

As you continue walking, more ravens congregate, to the point where there are hundreds of them following you, still at a respectful distance.

Hadrian seems grateful for the presence of the ravens, if a little perplexed at the sheer number. If permitted, he attempts to greet them, drawing near. He bows.

“Noble beasts, I thank you for your protection of our spirits, during these times of uncertainty and danger.”

The ravens allow you to approach, Hadrian, but they squawk confusedly as you speak to them, because they have an Intelligence score of 2 and can't understand a word of what you're saying, much less why you're bowing to them. 

Elyse pauses for a moment to consider how she ended up with such an optimistic group, now that the emo rogue is upbeat and positive like his sister and the other two see these ominous birds as a positive symbol. But she doesn't say anything to the others, simply continuing to walk.