Blinsky’s Missing Masterpiece
Hook
Blinsky offered to make any toy the company wants if it recovers his missing clockwork man from Strahd’s castle.
Evidence
- The toymaker described the missing work as his clockwork masterpiece.
- He named Strahd’s castle as the place to seek it.
- His business has been poor; no details of the loss or the clockwork man’s appearance were established.
Open questions
- How did it disappear, and where in the castle might it be?
- What would identify the correct clockwork man?
Next steps
- Ask Blinsky for identifying details before a search becomes practical.
- Keep the offer in mind if the company reaches Strahd’s castle.