The Winery

''Green fields arch over this hilly area, bound in by thick woods. A long building sits in the center of the fields, with a wide, sweeping veranda and an open yard. Activity bustles about, and you can hear the laughing and chatter of kids at play and adults at work.''

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The Winery, also known as the Wizards of Wines, is home to the Martikov clan, an old, respected family, if rather reclusive. Headed up by the aging and rather crotchety Davian Martikov, the winery has provided the valley with their only real booze for centuries.

Unbeknownst to the casual drinkers of Barovia, the Martikovs are actually members of an ancient group, known as the Keepers of the Feather. This family has an unusual secret that Eorlin has just about ferreted out. They work against Strahd, in hopes of finding a way to free the valley from his stranglehold. However, in the past few weeks, attacks from the forest folk have been on the rise.

When the party arrives at the Winery, you find that the delays in wine shipments are due to a siege on the winery by the forest folk.

Key NPCS

 * Davian Martikov: Untrusting and crotchety, Davian is the patriarch of the Martikov clan. He appreciates the party's help, but doesn't want to hear any optimistic takes.
 * Adrian Martikov: The firstborn son of Davian, Adrian is the de facto leader of the Martikovs.
 * Stephania Martikova-Tomescu: The second-born, Stephania is loud and fairly gracious. She's the one who sees that you get something to eat when you come by. She's mother to Claudiu, Martin, Viggo, and Yolanda, and married to Dag Tomescu.
 * Urwin Martikov: Cast out of the Martikovs for unexplained reasons, Urwin is still faithful to the Keepers of the Feather, though he hasn't spoken to his father in quite some time. He is the third child of Davian.
 * Elvir Martikov: Young, and good with plants, Elvir likes to drink and laugh and grow grapes.
 * Dag Tomescu: Stephania's husband, Dag is a nice, quiet guy.

Intel Gathered

 * The Martikovs's second and third gems are still missing. The first vanished 10 years ago, the second vanished roughly a month ago.
 * Lida Martikov is a cousin who can be found around the valley. She does most of their scouting.
 * They seem to know something about "The Keeper" the monster you encountered back in Svalich Woods.