# [[Vito and Reston]] [Vito and Reston]] are alchemical partners operating in and around [[Barovia (the Land of)|Barovia]]. The Gang first met them indirectly in [[005_20260619 Session 5|Session 5]] at the [[Blood of the Vine Tavern and Inn]], when [[Vito and Reston|Reston]] overheard [[Zar]] and [[Andraste Amo|Andi]] discussing the [[Khazan#Philosopher's Stone|philosopher's stone]] and began promoting more practical alchemical alternatives. When [[Andraste Amo|Andi]] suggested that the Gang could help procure ingredients, [[Vito and Reston|Reston]] directed them toward his partner, [[Protect Vito the Alchemist as he gathers herbs|Vito, who was planning an expedition]] near the [[Marshes]] by the [[River Ivlis]] and wanted protection while he worked. - **Vito** — the alchemist/snail rider who travels into the [[Marshes]] to gather ingredients. - **Reston** — Vito's partner, associated with the alchemical business and cure-alls mentioned earlier. In [[011_20260807 Session 11|Session 11]], the Gang finally met Vito at the [[River Ivlis]], accompanied by his giant flail snail, **Maria**. Vito asked them to protect him while he harvested ingredients from **corpse flowers** and a **devil bow** in the [[Marshes]]. ### Associated Quest - [[Protect Vito the Alchemist as he gathers herbs]]