Session 10: The Knights of Darkness and Light Report

General Summary

The party in need of some aid and time to recover from their wounds were contemplating leaving and returning as they would struggle to push on without the threat of great losses to the party. At this point Uther strides in to view over the party's defeated quarrel. After some gloating and a smug attitude, which the party did not look fondly upon. However realising there need of help he summoned his divine powers to wash over the party and refresh there wounds. The party could feel a surge of power flow through them as they were able to fight on but knew they would feel the effects of weariness later on. However with this renewed vigour the party are able to continue exploring up the Castle. They see many creepy ornaments that makes it feel like they are always being watched but eventually they walk into a room with a revenant sat on a throne.   The revenant remained motionless as the party peered into the room. It wasn't until they walked into the room and stood before the revenant did he address them. When he did he calmly asked that they leave and not disturb them in there noble quest. The party enquired into what this quest might be and he elaborated it was to punish Strahd with eternal torment for what he had done to these lands. The party tried to bargain and say wouldn't he want to help end all this. Sadly the revenant blinded by his rage would not diverge from his purpose and a fight ensued to prove whose path was more noble. After a few round where some ghosts came to aid there Lord Commander eventually the Revenant was slain. Having gained some more scrapes and wounds the party went further up the castle to secure the perimeter after watching ghosts come through the ceiling. This would ultimately be a costly choice as the party were very close to being wiped out. They overextended with minimal resources and just made it out but swiftly needed to leave before suffering some serious casualties. On the way down they meet with a rather docile revenant this time. A revenant by the name of @Sir Godfrey Gwilym. He can sense the pain and suffering that emanates through this building and wants to help put a stop to it. He knows that @Argynvost will not rest until his Skull has been returned. However the adventurers must leave now the other revenants grow restless after Lord Vladimir Horngaard the Commander has been felled. Godfrey aids the adventurers in escape as they reconvene with Uther who whilst sporting his usual wry smile can be seen carrying a few uncharacteristic wounds. As they all stumble out of the door they slam shut and their foray into Argynvostholt comes to a close.   With no more leads to follow and some serious wounds that need healing the adventurers decided it would be best to head back to Kresk to rest up. The party rest on the road when heading back and eventually start chatting with Uther a bit to pass the time. Whilst the party felt a modicum of empathy towards Godfrey, Uther had nothing but disgust for people who cling to life by unnatural means. Discourse broke out and they split there differences. Eventually morning rose and they returned to kresk where they can rest and relax for the first time in a small while.