08/09/2016 - Death of Antonio (15)

02 September 1790

Winning over the Baron

Peter asks Horatio to accompany him on a visit to the Baron’s house. When they are granted an audience with the Baron, Peter gives him the merry-go-round as a present for his son, which he appreciates.

He also gives him the Ireena doll as a gift for Izek, which embarrasses the Baron and makes him suspicious. The Baron says Izek is “unavailable”. Peter apologies, thanks him and leaves.

Getting on with the Locals

They spend the rest of the day moving from the Inn to the two houses, transferring Antonio and his family.

That evening, Johan and Horatio go to the Drunken Monkey Inn, a rough little house pub on the edge of town where Izek is known to hang around. They ingratiate themselves with the locals by buying drinks and having arm wrestles, charming them and making friends. The locals name them Yog and Hog.

They learn more about Izek and his past. The Burgermeister let him off murder, unlikely he’d do much about him kidnapping random women. Horatio eventually gets ill from the bad vodka and Johan takes him home.

Death of Antonio

Peter murders Antonio while they are out, suffocating him with a pillow. He then is given dreams that night about a woman called Fiona Wachter. She fakes being a follower of Satan to others. She worships Strahd.

He also learns about the story teller who befriended Neptune there is more to him than he appears. Finally, there is a Vistani camp outside town.

When Horatio and Johan return, William gives them the bad news that Antonio has died. Because of the curfew and the drinkers staying in the Inn over night, they cannot be told until the morning.

03 September 1790

Passing on Bad News

In the morning the bad news is spread. Lucy, Neptune, George and Father Jacob are upset. Peter suggests burying him quickly.

Lucy takes over. She is shocked Antonio didn’t leave everything to her but to George. She talks to George and tells him she will look after the money until he grows up.

Funeral Arrangements

Peter goes to see the Undertaker, who is distracted about something. They arrange the funeral for the next day, but need to arrange with the church.

Peter goes to St Andral’s Church, where the priest Father Lucian Petrovich talks to him, is surprised that a Boyar has died. He is impressed to learn he died fighting evil. He indicates he would like to talk to them after the funeral.

Peter goes to see the Baron, but he is busy. His clerk talks to him, learns of Boyar Antonio’s death and is invited to the funeral tomorrow. Peter sends Father Jacob to the Church to talk about the funeral arrangements.

Horatio trains his three guards.

End of Episode Fifteen