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Ravenloft

An Invitation to Dinner

Part of the In the Shadow of the Castle story arc, bestowed by Ireena Kolyana
An Invitation to Dinner • Death House • Fresh-baked Dreams
Level10 / 32 Favor6 PatronKeepers of Barovia
Info
PatronKeepers of Barovia
Bestowed ByIsmark Kolyanovich
Found In Blood on the Vine Tavern · The Portable Hole · Daedalean Kraken
Destination AreaCastle Ravenloft
Adventure PackRavenloft
Difficulty (CR)
Heroic: 10
Legendary: 32
XP Rewards
Difficulty Heroic Legendary
Casual 4,620 27,500
Normal 7,700 47,025
Hard 8,100 48,165
Elite 8,500 49,305
Favor Reward6
Duration 120 minutes
Sagas
Mists of Ravenloft level 12
Mists of Ravenloft (Legendary) level 30
Story Arc
In the Shadow of the Castle from Ireena Kolyana
Quest Type Dungeon Quest
Reaper XP Available
Objectives
  • Join Strahd in the Dining Hall
  • Speak with Madam Eva
  • Find the Icon of Ravenloft
  • Find a friend in Castle Ravenloft
  • Escape from Castle Ravenloft
Optional Objectives
Objective % Heroic Legendary
Normal Hard Elite Normal Hard Elite
Engage Strahd again 30% 2,310 2,430 2,550 14,107 14,449 14,791
Deal with Strahd's Maid 8% 615 647 679 3,761 3,853 3,944
Defeat Captain Tarus 8% 615 647 679 3,761 3,853 3,944
Defeat Black Arrow 8% 615 647 679 3,761 3,853 3,944
Defeat the Tormented Spirit 8% 615 647 679 3,761 3,853 3,944
Defeat the Black Pudding Swarm 8% 615 647 679 3,761 3,853 3,944
Defeat Gustav the Fallen Priest 8% 615 647 679 3,761 3,853 3,944
Defeat Rahadin 8% 615 647 679 3,761 3,853 3,944
Defeat the Fallen Champion 8% 615 647 679 3,761 3,853 3,944
Cull Strahd's Forces 12% 923 971 1,019 5,642 5,779 5,916
Test the Heart of the Castle 5% 385 405 425 2,351 2,408 2,465
Soothe Pidlwick's spirit 5% 385 405 425 2,351 2,408 2,465
Bonus XP
Counter Bonus Count %
Secret Doors Observance — 5%
Perception — 10%
Vigilant Sight — 15%
Breakables Mischief — 8%
Vandal — 10%
Ransack — 15%
Traps Tamper — 8%
Neutralization — 10%
Ingenious Debilitation — 15%
No/Few Kills Discreet 22 5%
Devious — 7%
Insidious Cunning — 10%
Many Kills Aggression — 10%
Onslaught — 15%
Conquest — 25%

Counts are collapsed across every difficulty recorded, so a range can be the spread between difficulties as much as an unsettled number. From 2 recorded runs.

Maps
Legend
Castle Ravenloft
To Chamberlain's Office To Chamberlain's Office To Study - Rooms of Weeping To Study - Rooms of Weeping South Tower Stairs South Tower Stairs To Collapsed Guard Tower Stairs To Collapsed Guard Tower Stairs To the Brazier Room To the Brazier Room Upper Servant's Quarter Upper Servant's Quarter Level 2: The Court of the Count Level 2: The Court of the Count Level 2: The Court of the Count Level 2: The Court of the Count South Tower Stairs South Tower Stairs To Main Floor To Main Floor South Tower Stairs South Tower Stairs Dining Hall Dining Hall Dining Hall Dining Hall Collapsed Guard's Stair Collapsed Guard's Stair Great Entry Great Entry Lower South Guard Tower Lower South Guard Tower Guard's Quarters Guard's Quarters Hall of Bones Hall of Bones Chamberlain's Office Chamberlain's Office Butler's Quarters Butler's Quarters Kitchen Kitchen Wine Cellar Wine Cellar Brazier Room Brazier Room Torture Chamber Torture Chamber Servant Quarters Servant Quarters Arrival Strahd von Zarovich Strahd von Zarovich Strahd von Zarovich Strahd von Zarovich Chest Rubble Rubble Rubble Rubble Adventurer's Pack Adventurer's Pack Control Panel Control Panel Lever Lever Lever Lever Lever Lever Lever Lever Lever Lever Lever Lever Lever Lever Lever Lever Lever Lever Madam Eva Madam Eva Magical Flame Magical Flame Cauldron Cauldron Trap Trap Waypoint Waypoint
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Castle Ravenloft
Level 3: Rooms of Weeping Level 3: Rooms of Weeping To Collapsed Guard Tower Stairs To Collapsed Guard Tower Stairs King's Accountant King's Accountant To Main Floor To Main Floor Level 3: Rooms of Weeping Level 3: Rooms of Weeping To the Brazier Room To the Brazier Room South Tower Stairs South Tower Stairs To Main Floor To Main Floor South Tower Stairs South Tower Stairs To Collapsed Guard Tower Stairs To Collapsed Guard Tower Stairs Chest Heart of Castle Ravenloft Heart of Castle Ravenloft Rest Shrine Rest Shrine Resurrection Shrine Resurrection Shrine Exit Exit
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Chests
Chest 1
Heroic
Name Min Level Type Effects & Bonuses
Vistani Talisman BtA
Barovian Nobles' Regalia BtA M R 10 Cloth Armor
  • +5 Enhancement Bonus
    This item has been magically enhanced. Armor with this quality gains a +5 enhancement bonus to AC. Weapons with this quality gain a +5 enhancement bonus to attack and damage.
  • Exceptional Universal Spell Lore
    +3% Exceptional bonus to Universal Spell Lore
  • Exceptional Universal Spell Power
    +8 Exceptional bonus to Universal Spell Power
  • Fortification +{0}%
    +{0}% Enhancement bonus to the reduced chance of taking bonus damage on a critical hit.
  • Shield Bonus +{0}
    This effect protects its wielder, providing a {0} Shield bonus to Armor Class. This does not stack with an equipped shield.
  • Green Augment Slot
  • Beacon of Magic Set (Heroic)
    (3) Set:
    +20 Artifact bonus to each Spell Power.
    +2 to all Spell DCs.
    +20 Artifact bonus to Magical Resistance Rating.
    Your Magical Resistance Rating cap is raised by 20.
    +2% Artifact Bonus to Missile Deflection.
Cursebane Focus BtA M R 10 Trinket
  • Curse Resistance +{0}
    +{0} Resistance bonus to saves versus curses.
  • Insightful Will +{0}
    +{0} Insight bonus to Will saves.
  • Magical Sheltering +{0}
    +{0} Enhancement bonus to Magical Resistance Rating
  • Spell Saves +{0}
    +{0} Resistance bonus to saves versus spells.
  • Green Augment Slot
  • Crypt Raider Set (Heroic)
    (3) Set:
    +1 Artifact bonus to bonus Imbue Dice
    +5 Artifact bonus to Melee and Ranged Power
    -20% Artifact bonus to threat decrease with both melee and ranged attacks.
Lore-Fueled Packbanner BtA M R 10 Wrist
  • Insightful Constitution +{0}
    +{0} Insight bonus to Constitution
  • Physical Sheltering +{0}
    +{0} Enhancement bonus to Physical Resistance Rating
  • Insightful Doublestrike +{0}%
    +{0}% Insight bonus to Doublestrike chance.
  • Druidic Stoneshape
    While in Wild Shape, you receive a Primal bonus to PRR equal to half the number of Wilderness Lore feats you have.
  • Green Augment Slot
  • Adherent of the Mists Set (Heroic)
    (5) Set:
    +5 Profane Bonus to Physical Resistance Rating.
    +10 Profane bonus to Positive, Negative, and Repair Amplification.
    +5 Profane bonus to Melee and Ranged Power.
    +10 Profane bonus to Universal Spell Power.
Perfect Pinnacle BtA M R 10 Ring
  • Reinforced Fists
    This item surrounds your fists with kinetic energy. Your unarmed damage is boosted by one half die.
  • Deadly +{0}
    +{0} Competence bonus to Weapon Damage.
  • Stunning +{0}
    +{0} Enhancement bonus to DC of character's Stunning Blow and Stunning Fist attempts.
  • Soul of the Elements
    While you are centered, this item grants you a bonus depending on your current monk stance.
  • Yellow Augment Slot
  • Adherent of the Mists Set (Heroic)
    (5) Set:
    +5 Profane Bonus to Physical Resistance Rating.
    +10 Profane bonus to Positive, Negative, and Repair Amplification.
    +5 Profane bonus to Melee and Ranged Power.
    +10 Profane bonus to Universal Spell Power.
Symphonic Lenses BtA M R 10 Goggles
  • Charisma +{0}
    +{0} Enhancement bonus to Charisma
  • Perform +{0}
    +{0} Competence bonus to Perform.
  • Anthem
    When wielded by a character with Bard levels, this item begins to hum an inspiring tune. Your bard songs regenerate slowly over time.
  • Feat: Mobility
    While equipped, this item grants the feat Mobility.
  • Blue Augment Slot
  • Adherent of the Mists Set (Heroic)
    (5) Set:
    +5 Profane Bonus to Physical Resistance Rating.
    +10 Profane bonus to Positive, Negative, and Repair Amplification.
    +5 Profane bonus to Melee and Ranged Power.
    +10 Profane bonus to Universal Spell Power.

M — can come with a Mythic bonus; the tier depends on the slot. R — can come with a Reaper Enchantment.

Legendary
Name Min Level Type Effects & Bonuses
Vistani Totem BtA
Sentience Tool kit BtA 20 Augment
Legendary Barovian Nobles' Regalia BtA M R 29 Cloth Armor
  • +15 Enhancement Bonus
    Weapons and Shields: +15 Enhancement Bonus to Attack and Damage rolls. Armor and Shields: +15 enhancement bonus to Armor Class.
  • Exceptional Universal Spell Lore
    +5% Exceptional bonus to Universal Spell Lore
  • Exceptional Universal Spell Power
    +15 Exceptional bonus to Universal Spell Power
  • Fortification +{0}%
    +{0}% Enhancement bonus to the reduced chance of taking bonus damage on a critical hit.
  • Shield Bonus +{0}
    This effect protects its wielder, providing a {0} Shield bonus to Armor Class. This does not stack with an equipped shield.
  • Green Augment Slot
  • Beacon of Magic Set (Legendary)
    (3) Set:
    +25 Artifact bonus to each Spell Power.
    +3 to all Spell DCs.
    +30 Artifact bonus to Magical Resistance Rating.
    Your Magical Resistance Rating cap is raised by 30.
    +5% Artifact Bonus to Missile Deflection.
Legendary Cursebane Focus BtA M R 29 Trinket
  • Curse Resistance +{0}
    +{0} Resistance bonus to saves versus curses.
  • Insightful Will +{0}
    +{0} Insight bonus to Will saves.
  • Magical Sheltering +{0}
    +{0} Enhancement bonus to Magical Resistance Rating
  • Spell Saves +{0}
    +{0} Resistance bonus to saves versus spells.
  • Green Augment Slot
  • Crypt Raider Set (Legendary)
    (3) Set:
    +3 Artifact bonus to bonus Imbue Dice
    +15 Artifact bonus to Melee and Ranged Power
    -20% Artifact bonus to threat decrease with both melee and ranged attacks.
Legendary Lore-Fueled Packbanner BtA M R 29 Wrist
  • Insightful Constitution +{0}
    +{0} Insight bonus to Constitution
  • Physical Sheltering +{0}
    +{0} Enhancement bonus to Physical Resistance Rating
  • Insightful Doublestrike +{0}%
    +{0}% Insight bonus to Doublestrike chance.
  • Druidic Stoneshape
    While in Wild Shape, you receive a Primal bonus to PRR equal to half the number of Wilderness Lore feats you have.
  • Green Augment Slot
  • Adherent of the Mists Set (Legendary)
    (5) Set:
    +30 Profane Bonus to Physical Resistance Rating.
    +30 Profane bonus to Positive, Negative, and Repair Amplification.
    +15 Profane bonus to Melee and Ranged Power.
    +15 Profane bonus to Universal Spell Power.
Legendary Perfect Pinnacle BtA M R 29 Ring
  • Greater Reinforced Fists
    This item surrounds your fists with kinetic energy. Your unarmed damage is boosted by one die.
  • Deadly +{0}
    +{0} Competence bonus to Weapon Damage.
  • Stunning +{0}
    +{0} Enhancement bonus to DC of character's Stunning Blow and Stunning Fist attempts.
  • Soul of the Elements
    While you are centered, this item grants you a bonus depending on your current monk stance.
  • Yellow Augment Slot
  • Adherent of the Mists Set (Legendary)
    (5) Set:
    +30 Profane Bonus to Physical Resistance Rating.
    +30 Profane bonus to Positive, Negative, and Repair Amplification.
    +15 Profane bonus to Melee and Ranged Power.
    +15 Profane bonus to Universal Spell Power.
Legendary Symphonic Lenses BtA M R 29 Goggles
  • Charisma +{0}
    +{0} Enhancement bonus to Charisma
  • Perform +{0}
    +{0} Competence bonus to Perform.
  • Anthem
    When wielded by a character with Bard levels, this item begins to hum an inspiring tune. Your bard songs regenerate slowly over time.
  • Feat: Mobility
    While equipped, this item grants the feat Mobility.
  • Blue Augment Slot
  • Adherent of the Mists Set (Legendary)
    (5) Set:
    +30 Profane Bonus to Physical Resistance Rating.
    +30 Profane bonus to Positive, Negative, and Repair Amplification.
    +15 Profane bonus to Melee and Ranged Power.
    +15 Profane bonus to Universal Spell Power.
Sentient Filigree (366 possible)

M — can come with a Mythic bonus; the tier depends on the slot. R — can come with a Reaper Enchantment.

Chest 2
Legendary
Name Min Level Type Effects & Bonuses
Sentience Tool kit BtA 20 Augment
Sentient Filigree (366 possible)