tsr09497 - AD&D - Ra.. - Property Is Theft!

Gabrielle is still a victim in this case.) The Slasher stabs Gabrielle repeatedly, even after the evil witch is dead, and
continues to do so until either a hero or Matton takes action to stop it. Her mask and hat fall from her head, revealing her to
be a young woman.
Raul will step up to protect any hero who turns away from the Dukkar's servitors in order to save Gabrielle.
Concluding the Adventure
If Gabrielle is killed, Matton is hysterical at the loss of his beloved. Changing into wolf form, he hurls himself at the Slasher.
Unless the heroes intervene, the two's struggle carries them through the Solarium and onto the balcony, where they plunge
off the cliffs to an apparent watery doom, locked in mortal struggle even as they hit the water far below.
Malocchio becomes the new lord of Invidia. Stunned by his unexpected defeat, he retreats to Castle Loupet to sulk. He will
not bother the heroes for some time, but Invidia will soon become an even more unpleasant domain for the Vistani and their
allies to travel; while the peoples of the land didn't like them before, at least they didn't have to worry about direct attacks
from the lord of the land. This is no longer the case; Malocchio hates the Vistani more than his mother ever did, and he is
not prevented from harming them.
If the heroes save Gabrielle, she has retreated deep into the confines of her shattered mind. When the battle is over, she
simply stares blankly into space, her lips moving soundlessly. Matton, his heart broken at the state of his beloved, promises
to care for her and nurse her back to health. "You will be safe with me, my love," the heroes hear him say, as he tenderly
escorts her into the darkness. The pair retreats to the Laughing Maiden, where Gabrielle Aderre will be cared for by the only
creature who loves her... a creature she finds repulsive and horrifying. A charmed hero may wish to care for Gabrielle, and
may try to prevent Matton from taking her away. In this case, Matton fights to the death. Should the heroes be left with the
responsibility of dealing with the insane Gabrielle, see the next chapter, "Further Adventures" for scenario ideas.
Assuming that they defeat the Dukkar, the Dungeon Master should award the party 10,000 XP for completing the final
chapter of the adventure. Reward heroes for their initiative and role-playing with individual awards of up to 1,000 XP.
Breaking the Curse
When the heroes return to the Vistani, the Zarovan are grim, but nonetheless pleased at the outcome. As the heroes and the
Zarovan are gathered around the fire, Raul adds his violin of passion to the regular camp fire, saying that in the mad eyes of
Gabrielle Aderre he saw the dangers of letting the past rule the present. As the violin begins to burn, Marcella announces, "It
is finished. The curse is broken. Leyla's spirit will now rest in peace."
As evening approaches, the Zarovan make preparations for the prastonata, during which the beautiful seer invites each of the
heroes in turn to dance with her around the fire. During the doroq, Marcella states that the present Dukkar is no longer a
threat to the Vistani.
Blood Rite
If one hero in particular stood by Raul in his times of need, Raul now feels indebted. He offers to enter into the blood rite
with the hero, who would become giogoto, a giogio who is "enlightened, yet not of the blood." The hero is free to refuse the
offer without penalty, for counting the Vistani as allies can have its dangers. Assuming that the hero accepts Raul's solemn
request, read or paraphrase the following text: