Session 0, Mysterious Visitors Report

Session 0, Mysterious Visitors.   The party were nearing the conclusion of their third day travel to Daggerford - upon the request of Duchess Morwen Daggerford whom you had worked with before. Setting up camp for the night you took turns keeping watch while the rest of you slept. At the start of the third shift, Gordon noticed an unusual amount of ravens that appeared to be watching the party. After trying to hit one with a handaxe, the ravens suddenly flocked together and attacked the party. After a brief encounter you defeated the Ravens and finished off your long rest. After another half days worth of travel you arrived at Daggerford, visited Daggerford Deals and then met with Duchess Morwen Daggerford for some conversation and afternoon tea. She explained that a group of Gypsies were lurking on the outskirts of town, harrasing the locals for wine and provisions. They sent a group of Guards, led by Squadron Leader Max Veilstone, who returned charmed by the Gypsies. You agreed to go deal with the Gypsies to the best of your abilities for 75GP each. You departed for them shortly after along with a group of guards. Following a path leading out of town, you came upon the Gypsies camp. Their leader, Stanimir welcomed you to their fire and told a story of a Prince turned evil.   “We come from an ancient land whose name is long forgotten—a land of kings. Our enemies forced us from our homes, and now we wander the lost roads.” “One night, a wounded soldier staggered into our camp and collapsed. We nursed his terrible injury and quenched his thirst with wine. He survived. When we asked him who he was, he wouldn’t say. All he wanted was to return home, but we were deep in the land of his enemies. We took him as one of our own and followed him back toward his homeland. His enemies hunted him. They said he was a prince, yet we didn’t give him up, even when their assassins fell upon us like wolves.” “This man of royal blood fought to protect us, as we protected him. We bore him safely to his home, and he thanked us. He said, ‘I owe you my life. Stay as long as you wish, leave when you choose, and know that you will always be safe here.’” “A curse has befallen our noble prince, turning him into a tyrant. We alone have the power to leave his domain. We’ve traveled far and wide to find heroes such as yourselves to end our dread lord’s curse and put his troubled soul to rest. Our leader, Madam Eva, knows all. Will you return to Barovia with us and speak with her?”   You agreed to join the Gypsies on their journey, planning to leave the next morning. You returned to Daggerford, collected an increased 100GP reward for the each of you and spent the night at HipHops Haystack.