u/Medium-Mano

In the CoS book it is stated that in the event of St. Andral’s feast, the following day, townfolk of Vallaki turn against the burgomaster, burn his house and drag him and his family to the stocks, and stone them all to death. Izek flees the town to avoid the same fate.

In my game the Feast has happened, and Ireena is currently held in Izek’s room. The party left Ireena and Ismark as soon as they had escorted them to Vallaki and thus Izek has found Ireena and has her captive. The party knows this, but have so far elected to leave her there.

So, if the Vallakians go to burn the house, they either find her or don’t. (Dice might decide this?) If they do not find her, she burns with the house as she is locked within. If they do find her, will they listen to her or just lynch her as well, being an angry mob seeking not justice but blood (the dice might have to decide this one as well). It is also not uncommon to have hidden daughters in Barovia. Izek, if present might try to protect Ireena.

Now, if the party does not save her from this possible fate (they would have many opportunities to at the very least try to save her), and the Vallakians kill her, what does Strahd do?

In the book, it is told that the town of Berez was laid waste by Strahd, because the burgomaster had killed Tatyana’s reincarnation to save her. If Strahd destroyed Berez, would this also be the fate of Vallaki?

Now, I understand that this would take the story on a considerably darker path, and also challenge the party in many ways, but imo it would fit the story and it would be one logical consequence of a long series of choices the party has made during their time in Vallaki and the domino effects of those choices and so forth.

Edit: I have planned a Night of the Long Fangs (from witcher 3) type of slaughter of Vallaki in case Strahd destroys the town.

Briefly put:

1. Rogue alerted the vampires and battle ensued

2. Sorcerer blasted the front door with Shatter after speaking with Henrik through the door. Henrik blows up.

3. sorcerer casts a fireball on the wall as vampires chase after the rogue that jumped out from a window

4. The building is on fire, the party is fleeing from the vampires. Combat continues.

(We ended the session here as it was getting late.)

4. By now guards must be closing in, they have heard the loud shatter at the very least and smoke can be seen all over Vallaki.

Obviously the party is in big trouble, but my question is:

What happens to the bones of St. Andral?

To my knowledge, bone does not burn very well, but the roof crashing down might crush them. What are your thoughts on the matter?