Village of Barovia

Xaethriell is dead.
He was being controlled by Strahd, who merely lifted a finger to watch the other vampire die. Is this a show of power, or did Strahd just have that much power over Xaethriell? Regardless, he took the body, leaving us all to face what had just happened.
Another thing that bothered me about the exchange was the fact that Strahd mentioned to Cedar about a 'deal'. The deal was apparently revenge. Revenge against a woman by the name of 'Zinnia' who had apparently killed Cedar's entire clan. Strahd had asked for us to work with him as exchange. A bizarre deal, in my opinion.
 
While we were at the Blue Water Inn, a raven delivered an odd coded message. He said that it had come from the wizard's tower, from the front of a magical door we have been advised not to touch. Working out the code, we found the word 'KHAZAN'. What does this mean? I feel that it may have something to do with the tower itself, and I must investigate further.
While we were there, we had to decide on a Martikov to accompany us to the village. Adrien ended up being the one who would come with us, hopefully his companionship is useful.
 
The Village of Barovia itself was deathly quiet. Its inhabitants appear emotionless, at least, the ones we saw.
The group asked around for anyone who recognised the name 'Tatyana'. Unfortunately not even locals recognised her. We resigned to the tavern, hoping that someone in there would know more.
In there, we met the son and daughter of the recently deceased burgomaster- Ishmark and Ireena.
 
Ireena has been targeted by Strahd, brainwashing her and controlling her, similarly to the incidents we saw in St. Andrals Church.
Now that the bones of Andral have been returned to the ground in Vallaki, it should be a safe place against Strahd. We offered to take her back with us and protect her.
In the meantime, Ishmark and Ireena expressed their wish to bury their father before leaving. The group offered their help, carrying the coffin down to the church.
 
The father at the church here was hiding his son, who had been turned some years ago. Despite his wishes for us not to harm him, his son has been starved of blood for as long as he has been a vampire. Of course, bringing a group of living people into his domain would end badly. The group was attacked, Mordecai was left worse for wear as he was the first to approach.
It was when the vampire attacked Lysette that I felt I had to take action to protect us. I took initiative and killed the boy.
 
Lysette isn't happy about the decision. I personally couldn't care less what she thinks. Protecting the lives of my allies is more important than the life of a diseased stranger.
Besides, it had been only her and Mordecai who swore not to harm him. I was not under such a restriction and I thus have no regrets.