Ireena Indirovich

Ireena Indirovich is the adopted daughter of the late Burgomaster Kolyan Indirovich of Barovia Village, and adoptive sister of current Burgomaster Ishmark Indirovich.

It has been said that Ireena bears a striking resemblance to Tatyana, the object of Count Strahd von Zarovich's affections. Given the belief in Barovia that souls are reincarnated within the valley, it is almost certain that Ireena is a reincarnation of Tatyana. The legendary seer Madam Eva confirmed that Strahd is "infatuated" with Ireena.

As the party made their way to Krezk they are attacked by a group of giant snakes and Ireena was killed. She was taken to the Abbot of St Markovia who advised he could revive her, however when the party left him he turned Ireena over to Strahd. She has since been placed under his charms and her wedding to him has been planned to occur shortly.

History
Ireena was adopted by Kolyan Indirovich as a child, however she is not aware that she is adopted. The identity of her birth parents is unknown. She spent her whole life up to the party arriving in Barovia village.

In Y735 on either the night her father's house was attacked and her father died of fright, or shortly before, Ireena appears to have been bitten by a vampire, however by the time the party arrived the wound on her neck had completely healed and she was showing no signs of vampirism. She agreed with Ishmark's plan to have her travel to the perceived secure town of Vallaki to prevent Strahd attempting to capture her again.

On their way to Vallaki the party spent the night at the Vistani camp near Serpool and Hallgrimm insisted we introduce her as "Katya" in order to protect her identity. When the party spoke with Madam Eva she confirmed to them that Strahd was indeed infatuated by Ireena. Before they reached Vallaki Narid persuaded Ireena to join them on their quest rather than staying hidden in Vallaki where she would not necessarily be any safer than she was in Barovia village.

During the Feast Ireena fled the coffin makers and sought shelter within the private residence of a Vallaki citizen. So that she could feel more useful to the party she asked for Sigismund to help train her as a soldier. Sigismund started this process by stabbing her in the chest with his scythe, before healing her and stating she needs to maintain a constant state of readiness.

The party set out to Krezk and along the way were attacked by giant snakes, and during the battle Ireena was killed. The party's attempts to revive her with their healing magic failed and so they rushed Ireena to the Abbey of St Markovia so that they could try to have the Abbot revive her. The Abbot turned her over to Strahd, who is now planning their wedding.

When the party saw her again whilst dining at Castle Ravenloft she was under the effect of Strahd's charm.

Relationship with Strahd
When it was revealed by Madam Eva that Strahd is infatuated with Ireena she did not immediately convulse, stating that she did not believe he wished her harm, and that there is more to Strahd than the monster he is made out to be. Despite this she was still angry that he was likely involved in the attack which caused her father's death.

Personality
Ireena has a noble and self-assured nature.

She is capable at sewing, often repairing damage to clothes sustained during battle.