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	The structure was once ~~fi nely~~ appointed, though it has suffered from poor upkeep over the years. A successful DC 18		The structure was once finely appointed, though it has suffered from poor upkeep over the years. A successful DC 18
	Spot check reveals that the sign originally read “Blood of the Vine Tavern,” but an N has been scratched over the F.		Spot check reveals that the sign originally read “Blood of the Vine Tavern,” but an N has been scratched over the F.

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	== Ismark the Lesser ===		== Ismark the Lesser ==
	If approached, Ismark is initially reluctant to speak, but		If approached, Ismark is initially reluctant to speak, but
	buying him another goblet of wine or succeeding on		buying him another goblet of wine or succeeding on

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	Tavern.” A thin skein of smoke curls up from a		Tavern.” A thin skein of smoke curls up from a
	wide chimney.''		wide chimney.''

			The structure was once fi nely appointed, though it has suffered from poor upkeep over the years. A successful DC 18
			Spot check reveals that the sign originally read “Blood of the Vine Tavern,” but an N has been scratched over the F.

			Many villagers took shelter at the tavern when the zombie
			incursion began and remain there as long as the infestation
			continues. Ten families are packed into the main room, and
			another twenty occupy various guestrooms, spare closets,
			the cellar, and even hallways.

			Other than the families, three NPCs of note occupy the
			tavern. Arik, the barkeep and owner, mindlessly cleans glasses
			at the bar. Three Vistani were trapped during the uprising
			(they normally stay at the Tser Pool encampment), and now
			sit at a small table, slurping beer and playing cards. If the
			zombies in the courtyard are quelled (see tactical encounter
			E3), two of the Vistani emerge grumbling to help repair the
			barricade, then return to their game. Ismark the Lesser is the
			son of the town’s burgomaster. He sits in a shadowed corner,
			apart from all the others, and sips wine from a goblet. Ismark
			is dressed better than anyone else in the room, wearing what
			passes for a noble’s outfi t, though it is dirty and stained.

			'''Arik:''' NG male human warrior 1; Profession (bartender).

			'''Vistani (3):''' N human rogue 3; see page 76.

			'''Ismark the Lesser:''' CG human aristocrat 4.

			Arik refers all questions to Ismark. The Vistani only grin and shake their heads. If pressed, one says in heavily accented Common, ''“Go to encampment west of town. Talk to Madam Eva. Maybe she read your fortune.”''


			== Ismark the Lesser ===
			If approached, Ismark is initially reluctant to speak, but
			buying him another goblet of wine or succeeding on
			a DC 13 Diplomacy check quickly loosens his lips. He
			relates the following details to the PCs during the course
			of conversation.

			• ''“I am Ismark the Lesser. My father is—was— Kolyan Indirovich, the burgomaster of Barovia. But the burgomaster is dead! His body lies these ten days and more in the mansion. My sister remains with him, barricaded there against the zombies.”''

			• ''“The plague began in the church. Danovich the priest used
			to ward the church and the village, but his vigil lapsed
			when his son Doru was slain by brigands on Old Svalich
			Road. No one knows what became of Danovich, but soon
			afterward, the zombies began to walk. If they aren’t
			stopped, we’ll all be dead in days.”''

			• ''“Two Lightbringers, undead hunters, went to investigate
			the church a few days ago. We haven’t heard from them
			since. I told them to talk to Madam Eva fi rst—that woman
			is wiser than any of us.”''

			• ''“The zombies didn’t get my father; the infection began
			after Kolyan was already dead, thank the gods. No—it was
			the master of the castle, or his servants, that killed Kolyan
			Indirovich!”''

			• ''“A few months ago, he who rules the castle—that devil
			Strahd—tried to pay us a visit. I don’t know why. However,
			my father bravely stood up to him, using the Holy Symbol
			of Ravenkind. Then the attacks began.”''

			• ''“The Holy Symbol of Ravenkind is a powerful amulet that
			hurt Strahd. But one morning we woke to fi nd our father
			dead from poison. After that, the power of ''the amulet
			wouldn’t work for me or my sister, Ireena.”

			• ''“Me? I’m going to sit here and drink. Go speak with Madam
			Eva if you want to help—she’s west of town. Or talk to
			Ireena. Perhaps she’ll give you the amulet—much good it
			will do you. But Ireena won’t leave the mansion. She’s sit-
			ting vigil by our father’s body to make certain he doesn’t
			become a zombie.”''

			'''Development:''' If the PCs show Ismark the letter they
			received from Kolyan Indirovich, he indicates that the hand-
			writing is not his father’s.

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			''A mutter of voices, a clatter of dishware, and the
			squeal of a poorly played wind instrument usher
			from this rambling building. A sign hanging
			precariously askew reads “Blood on the Vine
			Tavern.” A thin skein of smoke curls up from a
			wide chimney.''

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