romania ♔ in the end of the night i can feel you breathe

[pickyourbattles]

♬ Night - Zola Jesus

WHO || Willow, Paige, Nathan, Henry, Aurelius, Dovan [Closed]
WHAT || The Knights travel to Romania to investigate a mysterious, magical fog
WHERE || Romania
WHEN || April 11th [back dated]
HOW || Actionspam. Single thread, don't worry about maintaining tagging order.

February in Romania isn't very comfortable, so hopefully everyone bundled up for this little trip into the countryside.  The appearance of a mysterious bank of fog into which several locals have gone inexplicably missing upon entering, has caused Wynn to speculate that it might be connected to the mist that appears when the Veil brings people from other worlds.  Could this be the first instance of a door going the other way?  If so, here's hoping it's a round trip...

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[count_strahd_von_zarovich]

[After a few moments of silence, she speaks in a hoarse, shattered voice.]
My girl had everything she could have ever wanted. Why did she run away? I kept her in this room her entire life. She was safe here. Safe!

[She only seems to half-notice there is even another presence in the room, in her inconsolable grief.]

[olreliable]

[Willow glances to the Hand Aurelius puts on her arm and gives him a small, almost apologetic smile as she lifts her own hand to remove it. She doesn't let go completely, though. Instead she just keeps hold of his hand and steps further into the room, right behind Henry.]

Is your daughter missing, ma'am? Maybe we can help you find her?

[count_strahd_von_zarovich]

[The old crone looks at Willow, in a seeming moment of clarity.]

Not missing. Taken. The lord of the castle has her now. Oh, my poor Gertruda! I know the worst has come to pass...

[And she lapses back into grief.]

[pickyourbattles]

The lord of the castle? [ aurelius frowns ] Ma'am, do you... know what's going on out there? In the city?

[count_strahd_von_zarovich]

Outside? No no... the real world is too hard, too dangerous. [She's clearly delusional, as she continues rambling about Gertruda] I never let her outside. Only told her storybook tales. I kept her safe... Why has she gone?

[pickyourbattles]

We'll um, we'll see if we can find her. But I'm not sure it's safe here for you.

[olreliable]

We can take you into town? [Willow edges closer, moving away from Aur and gently moving past Henry to continue further into the room.]

There are barricades up. And other people who can help keep you safe while we look for your daughter. [diplomacy 19]

[count_strahd_von_zarovich]

[The old woman doesn't speak, she just nods. She will follow them somewhat listlessly.]

[wanttobeahero]

[ It seems like the best idea, and Henry always wants to help if possible, so he's glad they can...at least try. ]

Just stay close, we'll keep you safe. [ He smiles, just for extra reassurance. ]

[count_strahd_von_zarovich]

[The woman will follow them out of the house, and we can jump this over to this new thread!]