It's called a bindle - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bindle?wprov=sfla1
That page certainly implies it was used in the real world, but it's far more common in media and there aren't any citations to support it's use.
As is tradition.
There are built in ways to bring them back, and make the players aware that Barovia has an unconventional relationship with death. This is an opportunity more than a problem, and a good early warning system if your players are not ready for that kind of story.
"Game that rips off more successful games is concerned that the originals might be more successful than them"
Should that be rogue's attack at the top? They do one big attack, rangers get extra attack.
Clearly going to multiclass into genielock after a couple of levels
You've forgotten the sauce and haven't toasted the bread, 4/10
It would probably taste alright and is reasonably nutritious, but it's not right.