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She was kept hidden by the Mad Mage of Mount Baratok, Mordenkainen for a time, but when he was struck down, was left without a sanctuary. Her journeys took her to the wilds of Mount Baratok, where she was infected with lycanthropy. At which point, Strahd, sensing this spirit attempting to take her, destroyed the pool, forever tainting its waters. Reaching for him, she was torn from his grasp by Mahel who mistook this figure for one of evil. It has recently come to light that her long lost brother, Izek Strazni, recognizes her and has been obsessed with her return.Īrriving in Krezk, Ireena is drawn to a pool of clear waters in which she sees the vision of her long lost love, Sergei. The people of the Village of Barovia steer clear of her if possible, as though she bore some stain only they can see. An active member of the Burgomaster’s household, Ireena has learned much about leadership and responsibility. Strahd intends to make Ireena his bride, turn her into a vampire, and lock her away in the castle crypts for all time. Daughter of Burgomaster Kolyan Indirovich and brother to Ismark Kolyan, Ireena bears the weight of family. Ireena carries the soul of Strahd’s beloved Tatyana and looks exactly like her. Strahd had been paying nightly visits to lreena Kolyana, the adopted daughter of the village burgomaster. After accompishing his burial, both she and Ismark “the Lesser” Kolyanovich accompany the characters in their travels. Ireena asks the characters if they would be so kind as to help Ismark deliver her father’s body safely to Father Donavich, the local priest. She says that no one from the village has been brave enough to help Ismark the Lesser take Kolyan Indirovich to the cemetery for proper burial. Strangely, since his death, the house has not come under attack. The burgomaster’s heart couldn’t stand the constant assault, and he died three days ago. She tells the characters that wolves and other terrible creatures attacked the house night after night for weeks. Moreover, her encounters with Strahd are fuzzy memories, thanks to his vampiric charm, but she can recall clearly the blazing hunger in his eyes. She doesn’t know how she came to Barovia or where she came from.
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Although she appears mild, she has a strong will, and she aids the party as best she can in saving herself. The villagers are afraid of her and avoid her. Ireena has been bitten twice by Strahd Von Zarovich.