Quasi Dungeons and Dragons

(Long resting when we've only been in a minor fight and it's close to Midday, AND we have to make haste lest we be caught in the open by Strahd, seems like it's the kind of choice that's begging for a DM arranged ambush cause we're slow playing and being wusses by abusing mechanics 😂. )

(probably a good sales tactic, the artisans etc probably have more info on that topic I think, though they may just make what you want and it would be up to you to know how to design and what properties you wish, though silvered seems the way to go except for the time it takes) 

(if we can't no biggy, but I do want to change them up when I can)

Snerp talks causally with the Vistani near the camp, he learns that the Vistani, generally, are silversmiths, coppersmiths, haberdashers, cooks, weavers, musicians, entertainers, storytellers, toolmakers, and horse traders. They also make good information gatherers and information sellers. They generally do not hold on to money, preferring to spend it on supporting their lavish and flamboyant lifestyle... and wine.

(I don't have a list of specific items each Vistani has on their person they are willing to sell. If you are looking for something specific, we can work out to see if one of them has it.)

While Snerp and Roberts are talking about procuring items, the Vistani around the campire fire are engaging in story telling, something about Strahd and a power Mage.

In response to Grahf's question Madam Eva stares hard at the dragonborn. She slowly looks down at the cards. Then back up at Grahf. Then down at the cards, the cards whose meaning she just described as leading to weapons effective against their foe. Then back up at Grahf.

(if we can find a ressurect scroll on the cheap we're buying it and going back for Doru. Or at least Snerp will, no effs given. He made a promise and intends to keep it 😂.)

(This and the preceding paragraph hands down is prolly the funniest thing in the game so far. Made me spit out my coffee 😂. Well done 👏💯.) 

None of the Vistani claim ownership of any magical items, but one of them does say they have a bag of powdered silver: shavings they've collected from various silver projects they've worked on. He offers to the group in exchange for a riveting story, once the current one is complete.

(Do they have something useful to say beyond riddles?)

Tell them about the Death House.

Madam Eva: Unfortunately, those of us who are granted with the power of foresight are prevented are prevented from seeing our own futures or the futures of other Vistani. This limits the amount of details we can give for anyone's future. You are still but a few steps into the depths of this valley, under the shadow of Ravenloft. Others might be able to make sense of these clues.

(Expected as much.)

(Should we ask if they know how to reverse vampirism?)

Around the camp fire, the old Vistana goes into his tale:

(I guess Snerp can tell them a story.)

(Doesn't have to be a specific person.)

(Snerp's a bard though fam.)

(would they be able to make one of my longswords silvered?  if this service is available others my wish to consider it as well, though I could pass down the sword if anyone wants it, or use it as payment)(would there be any benefit to having my shield inlay with silver wire or banding?)

(I have a story about some sea ferrying passengers that were only going on a 3 hour tour, a 3 hour tour.....)

(We can probably save Doru, so lets keep the silver for now.)

The other Vistani nod in appreciation of Eikka's story, passing her a wine skin. (I'm going to grant inspiration for coming up with the story to tell).

The silversmith Vistana provides the bag of powdered silver, as agreed. He notes that he could silver a sword, but it would take about a week, and cost 100 gold.

Taking a swig as she says this last.This 

(We should head out. We got a few places to check.)

(agreed, time to pay Maggie a visit.)

The group gets on their horses and heads back to the Old Svalich road. The horses make quicker work and they soon arrive at the graveyard at the crossroads where they branched off before. However, where the gallows were empty before, now there is a body hanging from the rope.

Examine the body. Look around at the immediate surroundings. Any footprints? Anything misplaced or otherwise odd? 

(Whose the stiff?)

Grahf cautiously approaches the body and looks around. There are no footprints or signs of travel other than the ones they left themselves. As the body is facing around them, Grahf slowly circles to the front. The body hanging from the rope is that of Roberts!

WHAT? I guess someone stole it. Is there anything buried nearby? Does he have anything useful on him? Where is Ireena and Ismark?

As before, there are 11 graves in a crude graveyard near the gallows at the crossroads.