Not Another D&D Podcast Trinyvale X Strahd - Ep. 23: A Memorable Feast
Feb 20, 2026
A climactic descent through catacombs leads to tomb secrets, dark gifts, and a hatching Korvac egg. Tense banquet illusions give way to a chaotic chase, lair actions, and brutal combat with a powerful vampire lord. A ritual cure, sunrise liberation, and a celebratory feast cap a whirlwind finale filled with twists and powerful blows.
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Familiar Counterspell Saves The Day
- Glassass, the familiar, counterspelled Strahd's mirror image attempt by absurdly reflecting duplicates.
- The monkey's timely action prevented Strahd from gaining defensive images and shifted the combat flow.
Subdue First, Cure Later
- When facing possessed loved ones, prioritize nonlethal subdual and immediate cures when possible.
- Knock foes unconscious for reversal rituals instead of killing if a cure exists.
Onyx's Critical Shell Performance
- Onyx scored multiple critical hits and used Spirit Shroud, poison tongue, and colossal melee bursts to floor Alana and later Strahd.
- Her play swung key encounters and culminated in striking Strahd into his coffin.