Our adventurers made it to the core of the Murder House to a cultist altar and a terrifying beast. After a bloody fight, our warriors managed to limp away with their hard-won spoils - including a mysterious note and a magical set of Tarokka cards. As they escape the house, they are assaulted by Strahd and three mysterious women who had them attack each other and steal the cards for him. He quickly set them ablaze and left them to their pain. As the heroes regain their composure and save what remains of their cards, they seek the wisdom of one of their allies to figure out their next steps in stopping Strahd's ambitions. Where will the road lead next?