Ravenloft (06)
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Abenteuer für 6-8 Charaktere der Stufen 5-7¸ auf dem sich später dank des Erfolgs dieses Moduls die komplette Ravenloft-Kampagnenwelt begründete
Under raging stormclouds¸ a lone figure stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of castle Ravenloft. Count Strahd von Zarovich stares down a sheer cliff at the village below. A cold¸ bitter wind spins dead leaves around him¸ billowing his cape in the darkness. Lightning splits the clouds overhead¸ casting stark white light across him. Strahd turns to the sky¸ revealing the angular muscles of his face and hands. He has a look of power - and of madness. His once-handsome face is contorted by a tragedy darker than the night itself. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires. The wind's howling increases as Strahd turns his gaze back to the village. Fas below¸ yet not beyond his keen eyesight¸ a party of adventurers has just entered his domain. Strahd's face forms a twisted smile as his dark plan unfolds. He knew they were coming¸ and he knows why they came¸ all according to his plan. He¸ the master of Ravenloft¸ will attend to them. Another lightning flash rips through the darkness¸ its thunder echoing through the castle's towers. But Strahd is gone. Only the howling of the wind - or perhaps a lone wolf - fills the midnight air. The master of Ravenloft is having guests for dinner. And you are invited.
Der riesige Rummelplatz von L'Morai ist ein absurdes Kabinett absonderlicher Freaks: siamesiche Zwillinge¸ Leopardenjungen¸ Hellseher. Eines Tages geschieht im Wohnwagen der jungen blinden Jongleurin Marie ein Mord. Als die Gendarmen die Bluttat als Unfall deklarieren¸ entsteht unter den Artisten ein furchtbarer Verdacht. Doch der erste Mord bleibt nicht der einzige. Gemeinsam mit dem Zauberkünstler Morcastle und dem Riesenmenschen Hermos versucht Marie¸ die Maske des Todes zu lüften - dessen grausiger Fratze niemand ins Gesicht sehen mag...