Listen "The Vallaki Heresy and Sören Ironwood's Fall"
Episode Synopsis
This article, "Session Sixteen: Vallaki Heresy and the Fall of Sören Ironwood," details a pivotal moment in a Dungeons & Dragons campaign set in Barovia, a perilous land governed by the vampire Strahd. The narrative follows a trio of adventurers—Sören the Aasimar Paladin, Radley the Human Eldritch Knight, and Traxidor the Half-elf Cleric—as they navigate the treacherous, martial-law-controlled city of Vallaki. Their mission to retrieve a wedding dress takes a dark turn when Sören is branded a heretic due to his corrupted angelic wings, leading to a confrontation with the city's ruthless enforcer, the Reeve Ernst Larnak. Despite their valiant efforts, Sören is ultimately defeated and killed, forcing his companions to retreat and highlighting Barovia's unforgiving nature where heroism often leads to tragic ends. The piece also includes a FAQ and glossary to clarify game-specific terms and concepts for those unfamiliar with D&D.
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