Blaustein (Domain)

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Blaustein is a small island nation located off the coast of Dementlieu.[1][2] The ruler and darklord is Bluebeard, whose seat of power is at Castle Bluebeard, although he is rarely to be found there.[3]

Blaustein (Domain)
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Culture Level Early Medieval (6)[1]
Ecology Sparse[4]
Climate & Terrain Temperate hills and settled area[4]
Year Formed 643 BC[4]
Population 300[4]
Races (%) human 90%, caliban 8%, other 2%[4]
Languages Mordentish, Lamordian, Darkonese
Religions None
Government Despotism
Ruler(s) Bluebeard[5][1][2]
Darklord(s) Bluebeard[5][1]
Nationality Blausteiner
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The Land

Blaustein is a tiny, flat island with flora and wildlife that is typical of such a region. Located at the northern part of the island is Castle Bluebeard and the village beneath it.[1]

The People

The folk of Blaustein are generally a happy lot, a rarity in Ravenloft. The Blausteiner loyalty to their lord Bluebeard is absolute, and they follow his decrees without question.[3] In contrast to their utmost love for their lord, the folk of Blaustein show a rabid hatred for foreigners who would land upon their docks- taking torch and club to such unexpected visitors.[1][2]

The Law

Bluebeard and his cult of personality is the only law on Blaustein. So much as simply displeasing the man can result in a grisly execution - or worse. His own subjects fall victim to his wrath quite often, and one can expect to see a corpse hanging from the noose at the docks of Blaustein. Despite this obvious tyranny, his people still blindly adore their lord.[1]

Closing the Borders

It is unknown if Bluebeard has the ability to close the isle's borders.

Further Reading

Blaustein also appears in "Sight and Sound." Bluebeard receives a fairly thorough description in the Darklords accessory (p.22-27). Castle Bluebeard is mapped on p.27.

Blaustein is further explored in Quoth the Raven Issue 19 (p.53-86)

References

Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue

Ravenloft Third Edition
Domains of Dread
Darklords

Ravenloft Third Edition - p138
Domains of Dread - p73
Darklords - pp24-25

Ravenloft Third Edition - inside cover
Domains of Dread - p73