Strahd: in dim light, holding an ancient scroll I... I need the artifacts. They... they hold the secrets. Without them, we're doomed.
Doomed? What do you mean?
paces back and forth, clutching the scroll tightly If we don't retrieve these artifacts, the dark forces will overrun this land.
Then let's go... where are these artifacts?
pauses, takes a deep breath The artifacts are hidden within an ancient temple deep in the heart of the forbidden forest.
Then we should hurry, before night falls.
nods, determined We must be swift and silent. No one can know of our mission. starts walking towards the forest
walking through the forest It's so eerie here...
whispering Keep your voice low. We don't want to attract any unwanted attention. Stay close to me and follow my lead.
gulps Alright, lead the way.
grips his weapon tightly, scanning the surroundings We're almost there. The temple should be just beyond these trees.
walks closer to strahd Are you sure we're going the right way?
nods, a determined look on his face Yes, I'm sure. I can feel the dark energy emanating from the temple. It's not far now.
touches her amulet You seem confident, Strahd... I hope you're right.
pauses abruptly, narrowing his eyes Wait... I sense something. There's someone - or something - watching us from the shadows.
looks around cautiously Who could it be?
grabs Stranger's arm, pulling her into the shadows Stay quiet and stay close. We don't want to draw any unwanted attention.
whispers Okay... what do we do now?
whispers urgently We wait. Observe the creature's movements, its patterns. We need to learn its intentions before we can proceed.
swallows hard Okay... I see it. What now?
eyes narrow, focused Now, we use its weaknesses against it. reaches into his pocket and pulls out a vial of holy water
raises an eyebrow Holy water? How will that help?
This holy water is blessed with divine energy, capable of purifying and repelling the unholy creatures that lurk in these depths. (
nods, gripping her weapon tighter Let's go... we won't let it catch us off guard.
moves stealthily towards the creature, holding the vial of holy water in one hand and his weapon in the other Stay close to me.
following Strahd closely Got it.
carefully approaches the creature, observing its behavior It seems to be distracted by something... notices a glint of light reflecting off a nearby object