Ismark

Ismark is a young man who sits by himself at a corner table of the Blood on the Vine Tavern, sipping his wine. Other villagers call him "lsmark the Lesser" because he has lived in the shadow of his father for most of his life.

Ismark isn't a typically dour Barovian. He invited the characters to join him, and asks for their aid in protecting his adopted sister, Ireena Kolyana. He took them to the burgomaster's residence, and asked the characters to help escort Ireena to Safety in the town of Vallaki, a settlement in the heart of the valley, beyond the view of Castle Ravenloft and (he hopes) beyond the reach of Strahd. Ismark knows that moving Ireena is a gamble, since she's vulnerable to Strahd when she is outside their home, but he has heard assertions that Vallaki is well defended.

Ismark has spent most of his adult life training with weapons in the hope of one day confronting and killing the Strahd.

Appearance

Plot Points

• Bring Ireena and father to Church for burial
• Will not leave, needs to run town.

Lore Known/Shared

• Ismark knows that, for some unknown reason, Strahd is attracted to Ireena and desires her above all others.
• The Vistani can come and go from Barovia and are the only known people who can travel the mist.