Session 20: The Abbot

General Summary

The party makes their way downstairs in the abbey after finishing a long nights rest. They have the Tome of Strahd and the clues it posesses for how to defeat the dark lord.
The promptly return to the cell that has the mysterious magical statue and are easily able to retrieve it without disturbing the inhabitants. As they begin to leave, the mongrel folk begin to chant in unison, alterting the party that something is not right. As they exit the Abby they are confronted by the Abbot and his construct bride. Clearly not happy with the party taking advantage of his hospitatlilty, he attacks.
The barbarian construct is quickly neutralized by a powerful hold person spell and the party us able to beat down the abbot fairly easily. He is however able to barely escape with his life. The party finds a very useful magical great axe as well as a very valuable set of gold candalabras and a holy symbol. Given their new founod riches they had no choice but to find a way to spend their money!
They promptly make their way to the Vistani camp out side of Valaki. While making their way there they discover that the priest and all of his followers are dead and hanging from the walls of the town. A clear indication that Strahd and his minions have taken over the town.
They are able to track down the merchant and begin to trade for a bevy of new magical items to assist them on their quest to restore the Fanes defeat Strahd, and get out of Barovia. The party sets off to the Wzard of Wines to speak with the Marticovs regarding the green gem.