Tser Pool Encampment

The eight draft horses drinking from the river are used to pull the Vistani wagons and aren't easily startled. If the characters are brought to this camp by the Vistani, their escorts remain at the camp and don't accompany the adventuring party any farther. Twelve Vistani (CN male and female human bandits) are standing and sitting around the fire, telling stories and guzzling wine. They are intoxicated and have disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks. Three sober Vistani (CN male and female human bandit captains) are resting in three of the four wagons but leap quickly into action if an alarm is raised. Although the Vistani in this camp are in league with Strahd, they attack only if the characters provoke them with threats or insults. Otherwise, the characters are offered flasks of wine and invited to join the reverie. If the characters linger at the camp, continue with Vistana Tale. If they seem in a hurry to leave, one of the Vistani tells them, "It was fated that you would visit our humble camp. Madam Eva foretold your coming. She awaits you." The Vistana then points to the largest tent. If the characters head that way, continue with "Madam Eva's Tent."