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"Suffering, Count Strahd? You have a castle, wealth, and apparently servants and a domain to rule. What source of suffering could there be which you cannot fix, if you desire?"
"What a pertinent question, father." Strahd raised an index finger in the air. "You are right. Long ago, I conquered this valley with a small army of loyal men, and gave it to my family as a gift. Since then, my glory has seen no boundaries. What else could I want? Why, time is relentless, and with time comes boredom. I have lived alone in this castle for for too long... A king needs entertainment!"
Back in the Great Entry, the double doors are now open:
This grand hall is choked with dust and stretches into darkness ahead. Webs hang from the arched ceiling like drapes, and life-sized statues of knights line the hallway on both sides, their eyes seeming to watch you.
Spoiler: Perception
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The room seems clear of any danger