On the other side of the table from you is a man who is clearly of noble disposition. Even the way he stands radiates dignity. His eyes are very dark, like the black waters of the Tser Pool, but they have an intense hypnotic quality to them. Yet these traits appear to conceal the truth of his face: that he is gaunt, pale, and empty. There is a void of life, covered up by practice.
"I know you've heard of me, and I admit, I have known about you for quite a while now," he says. "I apologize for my... inhospitality. Visitors are uncommon here. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Count Strahd von Zarovich. You are in the land of Barovia, and as long as you walk on this soil, I am your lord. I am of noble lineage, and so I treat my guests fairly. I want you to know that you have my protection while you are visiting. But, that I expect, in return, for you to act as a thankful subject. Polite guests, you see, do not meddle in the personal affairs of their host, nor do they take things that do not belong to them."
You stare at him for a moment, unsure of how to respond. His expression is flat, his voice completely steady. It's hard to read him.
He seems to start, then shakes his head, apparently out of embarrassment. "Please, take a seat," he says. "Do you like wine? The glass in front of you is the finest in the land, Champagne du le Stomp. It's a shame we had to meet on such short notice; I would have loved to have you for dinner."
>"You're a monster, going after Ireena.">"Thank you, my Lord. I've had a very positive impression of your land so far. You must be an excellent leader, and that's reflected by the magnificence of your castle.">"I am here looking for my sister. Can you help?">"That was beautiful music. Where did you learn it? Do you have other talents?">"I will respect you, but I owe you nothing. You should treat me with equal respect." (choice of Intimidation or Persuasion)>Respond to his monologue with your own, cooler monologue. (Performance)>Sit down and make yourself comfortable. Make smalltalk for a while, then bring up a subject. (Charisma, specify topic)>Do or say something else. (specify)>Cast a spell or use an item (list: https://pastebin.com/chuTtwgW) 