Best Romantic Pairings?

Gwenfloor · Post by **Gwenfloor** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:11 pm

In the Ravenloft universe, what two characters would make the best couple that are not currently smitten? I think that Jacqueline Renier and Ivan Dilisnya would make a good couple. Ivan's lack of physical pleasure would probably make him overlook Jacqueline's physical form of a wererat, and both share a lot in common; lust for political power, the appreciation of using subtle methods to discredit your opponent, plus their methods of staying in total control over their oppressed masses.
The two would fit right together.

ScS of the Fraternity · Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:30 pm

Ivan's last name is Dilsnya, not Boristi.
Boristi is Ivana's last name.

Now, a pairing of Jaqueline and Ivana... I mean... oh, sweet geez.

What were we talking about, again?

Gwenfloor · Post by **Gwenfloor** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:46 pm

Whoops, my bad. It's corrected now.

I was saying what two characters from Ravenloft would make perfect couples.

Gwenfloor · Post by **Gwenfloor** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:31 pm

ScS of the Fraternity wrote:Ivan's last name is Dilsnya, not Boristi.
Boristi is Ivana's last name.

Now, a pairing of Jaqueline and Ivana... I mean... oh, sweet geez.

What were we talking about, again?

Dude, you're giving me impure thoughts! Stop!

Undead Cabbage · Post by **Undead Cabbage** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:26 am

In the Ravenloft universe, what two characters would make the best couple that are not currently smitten? I think that Jacqueline Renier and Ivan Dilisnya would make a good couple. Ivan's lack of physical pleasure would probably make him overlook Jacqueline's physical form of a wererat, and both share a lot in common; lust for political power, the appreciation of using subtle methods to discredit your opponent, plus their methods of staying in total control over their oppressed masses.
The two would fit right together.

You've got a point, but I have to wonder how you realized this?

Jacqueline Montarri and the Headless Horseman should definately hook up.

Gwenfloor · Post by **Gwenfloor** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 12:51 pm

I read the Gazetteer III and IV and realized that Borca and Richemulot had a lot in common, with corrupt nobles oppressing their masses.
Renier has a curse that she will transform into a wererat in front of her loved ones, and Ivan cannot feel physical pleasure. After a while, he may not care if his lover if furry, more than if they share something in common.

Garudos Celestar · Post by **Garudos Celestar** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 1:16 pm

Nostalia Romaine and Ivan Dilisnya. Of course, Ivan would just be using her to get to Ivana, but Nostalia would finally get to feel the touch of another person without killing him.

In game, it would also be an excellent circus of intrigue of betrayal, and since they both live in Borca, it's very reasonable that they would be in contact with one another.

Undead Cabbage · Post by **Undead Cabbage** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:47 pm

Idea just came up now:

What if the Gentleman Caller was cursed by wanting Isolde? That he could have every woman he wanted, but satisfaction will only come to him if he had his way with the very angel that is trying to kill him?

ChrisNichols · Post by **ChrisNichols** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:28 pm

Jander Sunstar and Tara Kolyana. History repeats in the most painful ways.

Chris Nichols

Undead Cabbage · Post by **Undead Cabbage** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:41 pm

Jander Sunstar and Tara Kolyana. History repeats in the most painful ways.

YOINK!
Note: the previously stated idea has officially been taxed for if Undead Cabbage ever does a campaign in Barovia

Good idea!

ChrisNichols · Post by **ChrisNichols** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 3:09 pm

Eleni of Toyalis and Zaglaive. Re-read Gaz 1 and think about it...

Chris Nichols

Scarycount · Post by **Scarycount** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 2:01 am

Nice ideas. I bet Hazlik feels left out though, I think he's the only homosexual guy in Ravenloft, or at least the only famous one. Woe is him

VAN · Post by **VAN** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 1:45 pm

And Alanik Ray...

WolfKook · Post by **WolfKook** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:21 pm

Garudos Celestar wrote:Nostalia Romaine and Ivan Dilisnya. Of course, Ivan would just be using her to get to Ivana, but Nostalia would finally get to feel the touch of another person without killing him.

The idea alone makes for a hell of a story! Especially if Ivan approaches her without her knowing it's him (I'm sure Ivana has already made the worst possible publicity to her cousin)...

...Mmmmmm...

...would masked balls be a common thing in Borca?

ScS of the Fraternity · Sat Jan 13, 2007 6:00 pm

No doubt Masquerades are common in Borca.
Though, I'd doubt Ivan would be able to approach Nostalia without some kind of magical means of subterfuge.
I'd bet that Nostalia knows Ivan well; she's a master assassin and spy, after all. I'd wager she would have been used as a courier from Ivana to Ivan.
And, I'd further bet, masquerades would provide no clue. For a physically vulnerable darklord, a masquerade is an ideal oppertunity for an assassination. I'd bet Ivana never attends a masquerade without her bodygaurds knowing who everyone is behind their masks, and Nostalgia is the most important of those gaurds.
Ivan is also described as a braying jack ass, so he might not have the charm to seduce a sophisticated woman.
Finally, recent rumors were circulating that Nostalia perfers... other company.

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Best Romantic Pairings?

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