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"Where are we going?" you finally muster the will to ask, meekly. You aren't able to discern where you are just from the position of the castle.
"Nowhere in particular," she replies. "We're moving east, closer to Vallaki. There's a place I wanted to investigate before my detour to Krezk, but you are free to do your own thing."
"You're not entering Vallak, right?" You are certain that can't end well.
She shakes her head. "Not anything that will help you, either. It's a personal matter. An old abandoned wizard's tower on Lake Zarovich."
That leaves you directionless. You can still barely feel your limbs after dying and being resurrected, and Joannus thinks your presence in Barovia is a death sentence.
Yes, that's it. You know in your heart that's how she is feeling. She's grieving you. Because you may have just found your sister, but in her mind, she's just lost hers.
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Many hours pass. The night is late. You are laying awake in your bed.
You are still wounded (Exhaustion Level 4). However, you may feel better in the morning if you spend the night resting.
Whatever you do, you'll eventually need to form a plan. You have a complete lack of direction. What have you learned so far in Barovia, and how can you possibly make sense of it all? Do you have ANY leads?
(Pick a long-term course of action to define the next part of your quest):
>Aid Ezmerelda in her quest to find her old mentor. She seems capable, and allies will be important.
>Madame Eva told you your fortune when you were on the road to Vallaki about a week ago. You were given predictions of events that would happen to you in Barovia, of boons you would find, and of a great battle you would wage. What if there is something to that? You should review that fortune and use it as a guide.
>It would be wise to return to the Village of Barovia and locate Ismark. He was the first ally you met in this valley. The only problem is that you've been skimping on your promise to him: you said you'd ensure the safety of his sister, Ireena, and now you have no idea where she is.
>The first task you were assigned when you arrived in Barovia was to escort Ireena, the sister of the burgomaster of the Village of Barovia, across the valley to safety. You handed her off to a nobleman named Vasili von Holtz in Vallaki during the coup, but you now have a sneaking suspicion you may have handed her over to someone untrustworthy. If you're stuck in Barovia, you need to find her again.
>The truth lies in the heart of the valley: Castle Ravenloft. The vampire Strahd von Zarovich told you where you'd find your sister - he was right. Now, return to him, and ask him what to do next.
>Explore. There are secrets in this land that you may find without help.
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Your head spins. You have far too many unresolved thoughts to settle on anything now.
(Choose one action tonight):
>Sleep. Find out what to do in the morning. (Long Rest)
>Go see if your sister is awake, and try to talk to her now.
