Ireena Kolyana

**Ireena Kolyana** is the adopted daughter of the late Burgomaster Kolyan Indirovich of Barovia Village, and adoptive sister of current Burgomaster Ismark Kolyanovich. She is the widow of Count Strahd von Zarovich.

It has been said that Ireena bears a striking resemblance to Tatyana, the eternal object of Strahd von Zarovich's affections. Given the belief in Barovia that souls are reincarnated within the valley, it is believed that Ireena is a reincarnation of Tatyana.

## History

Ireena was adopted by Kolyan Indirovich as a child, however she is not aware that she was adopted. The identity of her birth parents is unknown. She spent her whole life in Barovia village until the adventurers Hallgrimm Mikkenson, Sigismund "the Bold", and Narid Ashplantt arrived.

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 Ismark'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 Tser Pool and Hallgrimm insisted on introducing 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 immediately started planning their wedding.

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

Prior to the wedding ceremony she pleaded with Narid not to allow it to go ahead but he was unable to prevent the union taking place.

After Strahd's defeat in the Battle of Ravenloft the adventurers found Ireena alive and human locked in the catacombs of Castle Ravenloft.

## 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.