Curse of Strahd Session 8: Of Hags and Horrors

Ngl, Beez missed a perfect opportunity to have one of the Hags just show up with Ireena in her hiding spot and just absolutely scare the shit out of her and you guys. Two reasons: one- My hags would have done that not to hurt Ireena but mainly to Bamf in, “hello there dearie~” (*cue Ireena screams*), Ireena runs out, Hag laughs, takes a shot or two while the others are bamfing in and casting spells while the one who came in first would be trying to make her way out. I like to emphasize the cunning aspect of hags- especially if they’ve been made aware that they’ve been discovered in ethereal form. Just something to throw the PCs off their game a little and- as an aside, not have NPCs useless on their turns. Reason 2 for the scare: after Ireena was done running, she will try to help as well. She would have been trying to get Zash out of Hag clawing range even if she couldn’t/shouldn’t fight. I know that having her just pass turns like that was insufferable. Dickish for keeping her safe? Yeah absolutely, but if I had a NPC rolling for Initiative, they’re going to help, dammit! A house rule from the bozo in the cheap seats. (… Wow this comment went a little too rantier than intended.) I do like the description of how Camilla used her Vistani Curse! 😊 And as per usual, I’m looking forward to seeing more of this series.