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	==Current Sketch==		==Current Sketch==
	As they have with many darklords, [[the Dark Powers]] gave Gregor what he wished for but not as he wanted it. He has gained much more than the skill and might of a normal wolf. He is practically [[invulnerable]] to all damage save for a few examples. In addition, he holds the majority of Vorostokov within the palm of his hand. Yet he is less than he was before. He cannot directly provide food for his people without resorting to the act of [[cannibalism]]. Far from being a hero, he is widely hated.<ref name="Darklords p. 93-94">Darklords p. 93-94</ref>		As they have with many darklords, [[the Dark Powers]] gave Gregor what he wished for but not as he wanted it. He has gained much more than the skill and might of a normal wolf. He is practically [[invulnerable]] to all damage, save for a few examples. In addition, he holds the majority of Vorostokov within the palm of his hand. Yet he is less than he was before. He cannot directly provide food for his people without resorting to the act of [[cannibalism]]. Far from being a hero, he is widely hated.<ref name="Darklords p. 93-94">Darklords p. 93-94</ref>

	Before the formation of the Boyarsky, Gregor was a regular [[serial killer]], hunting [[human]]s from the other small communities in Vorostokov. The village of Vorostokov came to heavily rely upon him and thus (unknown to them) eating human meat. They may have had some inkling of the horrid nature of their food, but the truth was too terrible for them to fathom.<ref name="Darklords p. 93">Darklords p. 93</ref> The creation of the Boyar has allowed Gregor's underlings to hunt and procure food for the realm, reducing the need for killing humans.<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 100">Domains of Dread p. 100</ref> However, as the game in Vorostokov is used up, Gregor and the Boyar turn to forcing the other villages to pay tribute from their food stores.<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 8">Dark of the Moon p. 8</ref>		Before the formation of the Boyarsky, Gregor was a regular [[serial killer]], hunting [[human]]s from the other small communities in Vorostokov. The village of Vorostokov came to heavily rely upon him and thus (unknown to them) eating human meat. They may have had some inkling of the horrid nature of their food, but the truth was too terrible for them to fathom.<ref name="Darklords p. 93">Darklords p. 93</ref> The creation of the Boyar has allowed Gregor's underlings to hunt and procure food for the realm, reducing the need for killing humans.<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 100">Domains of Dread p. 100</ref> However, as the game in Vorostokov is used up, Gregor and the Boyar turn to forcing the other villages to pay tribute from their food stores.<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 8">Dark of the Moon p. 8</ref>

	Gregor's tyrannical crackdown on the villages surrounding his own also serves a second purpose that would still exist even in the advent of [[spring]]: a distraction from his guilty conscience.<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 100">Domains of Dread p. 100</ref> Despite his reputation as a mere [[sadist]] and [[bully]]<ref name="Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 173">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p. 173</ref>, Gregor is no mere [[psychopath]]. recognizes the difference between the despicable villain he has turned into and the ideal [[hero]] he dearly wishes to be. He bloodily puts down any resistance to his rule not just out of anger and spite but also out a need for respect and adulation. Gregor has convinced himself that if he can be reborn a hero in the public's eyes, then the curse that enshrouds him will finally be lifted.<ref name="Darklords p. 93-94">Darklords p. 93-94</ref>		Gregor's tyrannical crackdown on the villages surrounding his own also serves a second purpose that would still exist even in the advent of [[spring]]: a distraction from his guilty conscience.<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 100">Domains of Dread p. 100</ref> Despite his reputation as a mere [[sadist]] and [[bully]]<ref name="Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 173">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p. 173</ref>, Gregor is no mere [[psychopath]]. He recognizes the difference between the despicable villain he has turned into and the ideal [[hero]] he dearly wishes to be. He bloodily puts down any resistance to his rule not just out of anger and spite, but also out a need for respect and adulation. Gregor has convinced himself that if he can be reborn as a hero in the public's eyes, then the curse that enshrouds him will finally be lifted.<ref name="Darklords p. 93-94">Darklords p. 93-94</ref>

	Despite both the depths of his depravity and his efforts to be seen a hero, the general public is neither aware of how horrible a creature he really is nor as appreciative as he would prefer. Despite ~~his~~ many clandestine killings, the people of Vorostokov still by and large do not realize he is a loup du noir. Instead, he is seen as an unrighteous, even [[mad]] [[tyrant]] and even a force of [[corruption]]<ref name="Darklords p. 94">Darklords p. 94</ref>. The Boyarsky is known by several people to have [[changed]] their enlisted loved ones into quite darker souls.<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 41-43">Dark of the Moon p. 41-43</ref> Despite his known dark influence, Gregor has dominated most of the nearby villages. Only three (See "Gregor's Enemies" for more) stand against him.<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 10">Dark of the Moon p. 10</ref>		Despite both the depths of his depravity and his efforts to be seen as a hero, the general public is neither aware of how horrible a creature he really is, nor as appreciative of him as he would prefer. Despite Gregor's many clandestine killings, the people of Vorostokov still by and large do not realize he is a loup du noir. Instead, he is seen as an unrighteous, even [[mad]] [[tyrant]] and even a force of [[corruption]]<ref name="Darklords p. 94">Darklords p. 94</ref>. The Boyarsky is known by several people to have [[changed]] their enlisted loved ones into quite darker souls.<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 41-43">Dark of the Moon p. 41-43</ref> Despite his known dark influence, Gregor has dominated most of the nearby villages. Only three (See "Gregor's Enemies" for more) stand against him.<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 10">Dark of the Moon p. 10</ref>

	==Gregor's Enemies==		==Gregor's Enemies==

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	The duke called upon Gregor to find the wolf that killed the nobleman. Gregor went off to hunt, but of course found no such beast. After Ireena took a second lover, Gregor's anger caused him to go on a rampage throughout the duke's [[castle]]. He [[killed]] not only Ireena's new lover, but also Ireena, an [[innocent]] [[maid]], Duke Vladimir, and many others in the castle. This [[mass murder]] brought [[the Mists]] to claim the domain of Vorostokov. After Gregor awakened to human form from his blood frenzy, he had returned to his home village, and he found the land wrapped in eternal [[winter]]. For the first time, he found that he could not bring [[food]] back to support his people save for one circumstance. Gregor could find [[prey]], but only when that prey was human. Thus, Gregor began to hunt the people of the surrounding [[village]]s and [[hamlet]]s. The year of Vorostokov's arrival in the Demiplane of Dread was [[731 BC]].<ref name="RLCS p.18">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.18</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.20">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.20</ref>		The duke called upon Gregor to find the wolf that killed the nobleman. Gregor went off to hunt, but of course found no such beast. After Ireena took a second lover, Gregor's anger caused him to go on a rampage throughout the duke's [[castle]]. He [[killed]] not only Ireena's new lover, but also Ireena, an [[innocent]] [[maid]], Duke Vladimir, and many others in the castle. This [[mass murder]] brought [[the Mists]] to claim the domain of Vorostokov. After Gregor awakened to human form from his blood frenzy, he had returned to his home village, and he found the land wrapped in eternal [[winter]]. For the first time, he found that he could not bring [[food]] back to support his people save for one circumstance. Gregor could find [[prey]], but only when that prey was human. Thus, Gregor began to hunt the people of the surrounding [[village]]s and [[hamlet]]s. The year of Vorostokov's arrival in the Demiplane of Dread was [[731 BC]].<ref name="RLCS p.18">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.18</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.20">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.20</ref>

	Gregor's ultimate [[corruption]] did not affect him alone. Gregor's mother and sisters also became touched by darkness, but not in the same way. Rather than become lycanthropes, they practiced [[~~witchcraftcraft~~]] to support Gregor's dark desires. It was also they who cooked the tainted [[meat]] (always called "[[caribou]]", "[[elk]]", or some other beast rather than human). Moreover, Gregor hunted, but refused to allow others to hunt in "his" [[forest]]s, murdering those who disobeyed this [[taboo]].		Gregor's ultimate [[corruption]] did not affect him alone. Gregor's mother and sisters also became touched by darkness, but not in the same way. Rather than become lycanthropes, they practiced [[witchcraft]] to support Gregor's dark desires. It was also they who cooked the tainted [[meat]] (always called "[[caribou]]", "[[elk]]", or some other beast rather than human). Moreover, Gregor hunted, but refused to allow others to hunt in "his" [[forest]]s, murdering those who disobeyed this [[taboo]].

	Eventually, [[Yuri Tupolek]] and a band of [[rebel]]s opposed Gregor's rule. Gregor would have killed them all, had Antonina not cautioned restraint, for more hunters were needed in order for their people to survive. Instead of merely massacring the rebels, Gregor led them to a [[cave]], where he transformed into a wolf and tore Yuri apart. Yuri's former followers found their [[weapon]]s could not harm him, and they went running in all directions. He wiped out the [[coward]]s among their number who simply begged for mercy. However, to those who showed [[courage\|bravery]] in the face of doom, Gregor offered the "gift" of [[lycanthropy]] (rather than death) to those who would enter his service. In order to further solidify his power, Gregor established his own personal force of thugs and enforcers, [[the Boyarsky]]. He infected many of their ranks with [[lycanthropy]], effectively making them his thralls.		Eventually, [[Yuri Tupolek]] and a band of [[rebel]]s opposed Gregor's rule. Gregor would have killed them all, had Antonina not cautioned restraint, for more hunters were needed in order for their people to survive. Instead of merely massacring the rebels, Gregor led them to a [[cave]], where he transformed into a wolf and tore Yuri apart. Yuri's former followers found their [[weapon]]s could not harm him, and they went running in all directions. He wiped out the [[coward]]s among their number who simply begged for mercy. However, to those who showed [[courage\|bravery]] in the face of doom, Gregor offered the "gift" of [[lycanthropy]] (rather than death) to those who would enter his service. In order to further solidify his power, Gregor established his own personal force of thugs and enforcers, [[the Boyarsky]]. He infected many of their ranks with [[lycanthropy]], effectively making them his thralls.

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===The young hero emerges===		===The young hero emerges===
	Born in a backward<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 9">Dark of the Moon p. 9</ref> [[duchy]]<ref name="Islands of Terror p. 92">Islands of Terror p. 92</ref> in the [[Grovinekevic Forest]] of northern [[Cerilia]]<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 99">Domains of Dread p. 99</ref>, Gregor is the son of [[Antonina Zolnik]] and brother of [[Natalya]] and [[Elena Zolnik]]. In the middle of a particularly harsh [[winter]] that could bring ruination to the people of his own village, the young [[hunter]] sought a way to ensure the survival of his people. Based on a [[legend]] he heard as a [[child]], Gregor ritually consumed a [[wolf]] and took its power and skill. Using its pelt, he took its form, thereby becoming a [[loup du noir]], a type of [[werewolf]]. Using his newfound abilities, he ensured not only the survival of his family but of everyone in the [[village of Vorostokov]]. Nightly, Gregor donned the pelt that allowed his transformation into beast and hunted.		Born in a backward<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 9">Dark of the Moon p. 9</ref> [[duchy]]<ref name="Islands of Terror p. 92">Islands of Terror p. 92</ref> in the [[Grovinekevic Forest]] of northern [[Cerilia]]<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 99">Domains of Dread p. 99</ref>, Gregor is the son of [[Antonina Zolnik]] and brother of [[Natalya]] and [[Elena Zolnik]]. In the middle of a particularly harsh [[winter]] that could bring ruination to the people of his own village, the young [[hunter]] sought a way to ensure the survival of his people. Based on a [[legend]] he heard as a [[child]], Gregor ritually consumed a [[wolf]] and took its power and skill. Using its pelt, he took its form, thereby becoming a [[loup du noir]], a type of [[werewolf]]. Using his newfound abilities, he ensured not only the survival of his family but of everyone in the [[village of Vorostokov]]. Nightly, Gregor donned the pelt that allowed his transformation into a beast and hunted.

	With the arrival of the following [[winter]], Gregor's fame spread across the duchy, and [[Duke Andrei Vladimir]] personally gave him a visit. During this visit, Gregor met and fell in love with the duke's daughter Ireena. At Ireena's insistence, she and Gregor were [[married]]. Given a noble title, Gregor came to live at the duke's [[estate]] and lent his skills an an expert hunter. Unfortunately, the primal call of Gregor's nightly transformation and hunt were by now too much to resist, so he stole away each night to perform his hunts in secret. Ireena believed Gregor's nightly absences to be the result of an illicit affair. In her [[jealous]]y, she took on a young [[noble]] as her lover in revenge. Gregor discovered the tryst and secretly [[murdered]] Ireena's lover while in wolf form.		With the arrival of the following [[winter]], Gregor's fame spread across the duchy, and [[Duke Andrei Vladimir]] personally gave him a visit. During this visit, Gregor met and fell in love with the duke's daughter Ireena. At Ireena's insistence, she and Gregor were [[married]]. Given a noble title, Gregor came to live at the duke's [[estate]] and lent his skills an an expert hunter. Unfortunately, the primal call of Gregor's nightly transformation and hunt were by now too much to resist, so he stole away each night to perform his hunts in secret. Ireena believed Gregor's nightly absences to be the result of an illicit affair. In her [[jealous]]y, she took on a young [[noble]] as her lover in revenge. Gregor discovered the tryst and secretly [[murdered]] Ireena's lover while in wolf form.

	===The hero's corruption===		===The hero's corruption===
	The duke called upon Gregor to find the wolf that killed the nobleman. Gregor went off to hunt but of course found no such beast. After Ireena took a second lover, Gregor's anger caused him to go on a rampage throughout the duke's [[castle]]. He [[killed]] not only Ireena's new lover but also Ireena, an [[innocent]] [[maid]], Duke Vladimir, and many others in the castle. This [[mass murder]] brought [[the Mists]] to claim the domain of Vorostokov. After Gregor awakened to human form from his blood frenzy, he had returned to his home village, and he found the land wrapped in eternal [[winter]]. For the first time, he found that he could not bring [[food]] back to support his people save for one circumstance. Gregor could find [[prey]] but only when that prey was human. Thus, Gregor began to hunt the people of the surrounding [[village]]s and [[hamlet]]s. The year of Vorostokov's arrival in the Demiplane of Dread was [[731 BC]].<ref name="RLCS p.18">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.18</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.20">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.20</ref>		The duke called upon Gregor to find the wolf that killed the nobleman. Gregor went off to hunt, but of course found no such beast. After Ireena took a second lover, Gregor's anger caused him to go on a rampage throughout the duke's [[castle]]. He [[killed]] not only Ireena's new lover, but also Ireena, an [[innocent]] [[maid]], Duke Vladimir, and many others in the castle. This [[mass murder]] brought [[the Mists]] to claim the domain of Vorostokov. After Gregor awakened to human form from his blood frenzy, he had returned to his home village, and he found the land wrapped in eternal [[winter]]. For the first time, he found that he could not bring [[food]] back to support his people save for one circumstance. Gregor could find [[prey]], but only when that prey was human. Thus, Gregor began to hunt the people of the surrounding [[village]]s and [[hamlet]]s. The year of Vorostokov's arrival in the Demiplane of Dread was [[731 BC]].<ref name="RLCS p.18">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.18</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.20">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.20</ref>

	Gregor's ultimate [[corruption]] did not affect him alone. Gregor's mother and sisters also became touched by darkness, but not in the same way. Rather than become lycanthropes, they practiced [[~~witch~~]]~~craft~~ to support Gregor's dark desires. It was also they ~~that~~ cooked the tainted [[meat]] (always called "[[caribou]]", "[[elk]]", or some other beast rather than human). Moreover, Gregor hunted but refused to allow others to hunt in "his" [[forest]]s, murdering those ~~that~~ disobeyed this [[taboo]].		Gregor's ultimate [[corruption]] did not affect him alone. Gregor's mother and sisters also became touched by darkness, but not in the same way. Rather than become lycanthropes, they practiced [[witchcraftcraft]] to support Gregor's dark desires. It was also they who cooked the tainted [[meat]] (always called "[[caribou]]", "[[elk]]", or some other beast rather than human). Moreover, Gregor hunted, but refused to allow others to hunt in "his" [[forest]]s, murdering those who disobeyed this [[taboo]].

	Eventually, [[Yuri Tupolek]] and a band of [[rebel]]s opposed Gregor's rule. Gregor would have killed them all, had Antonina cautioned restraint for more hunters were needed in order for their people to survive. Instead of merely massacring ~~them~~, he led them to a [[cave]] where he transformed into a wolf and tore Yuri apart. Yuri's former followers found their [[weapon]]s could not harm him, and they went running in all directions. He wiped out the [[coward]]s among their number who simply begged for mercy. However, to those who showed [[~~brave~~]]ry in the face of doom, Gregor offered the "gift" of [[lycanthropy]] (rather than death) to those who would enter his service. In order to further solidify his power, Gregor established his own personal force of thugs and enforcers, [[the Boyarsky]]. He infected many of their ranks with [[lycanthropy]], effectively making them his thralls.		Eventually, [[Yuri Tupolek]] and a band of [[rebel]]s opposed Gregor's rule. Gregor would have killed them all, had Antonina not cautioned restraint, for more hunters were needed in order for their people to survive. Instead of merely massacring the rebels, Gregor led them to a [[cave]], where he transformed into a wolf and tore Yuri apart. Yuri's former followers found their [[weapon]]s could not harm him, and they went running in all directions. He wiped out the [[coward]]s among their number who simply begged for mercy. However, to those who showed [[courage\|bravery]] in the face of doom, Gregor offered the "gift" of [[lycanthropy]] (rather than death) to those who would enter his service. In order to further solidify his power, Gregor established his own personal force of thugs and enforcers, [[the Boyarsky]]. He infected many of their ranks with [[lycanthropy]], effectively making them his thralls.

	===Gregor's Second Love===		===Gregor's Second Love===
	As he gained control over the domain, Gregor met and fell in love with a woman from [[Torgov]] named [[Sasha Zolnik\|Sasha]]. Although she was terrified of his might and potential wrath, Sasha acquiesced to go back with ~~him~~ and marry. Gregor was a doting husband, and together they had two children, [[Alexei Zolnik\|Alexei]] and [[Mikhail Zolnik\|Mikhail]]. However, not all was well within the family. Gregor [[disappeared]] every night for reasons unknown to Sasha, but Gregor forbid mention of his nightly absences. Moreover, Gregor made his mother, Antonina [[jealous]] of all the attention he gave his wife and his sons.<ref name="DotM p. 7">Dark of the Moon p. 7</ref>		As he gained control over the [[domain]], Gregor met and fell in love with a woman from [[Torgov]] named [[Sasha Zolnik\|Sasha]]. Although she was terrified of his might and potential wrath, Sasha acquiesced to go back with and marry him. Gregor was a doting husband, and together they had two children, [[Alexei Zolnik\|Alexei]] and [[Mikhail Zolnik\|Mikhail]]. However, not all was well within the family. Gregor [[disappeared]] every night for reasons unknown to Sasha, but Gregor forbid mention of his nightly absences. Moreover, Gregor made his mother, Antonina, [[jealous]] of all the attention he gave his wife and his sons.<ref name="DotM p. 7">Dark of the Moon p. 7</ref>

	Alexei proved to be a bold and [[brave]] son. At the age of 18, Alexei was chosen by his father to join the [[:Category:the Boyarsky\|boyarsky]], which included [[transformation]] into a [[loup du noir]]. Antonina knew of this and, tempting Sasha with the forbidden knowledge of where her husband went nightly, purposefully ~~egging~~ on Sasha to visit the spot where the transformation was to take place. As the boyars donned their [[wolf]] pelts and [[transformed]]<ref name="DotM p. 7">Dark of the Moon p. 7</ref>, they noticed Sasha's presence and gave chase. Trying to escape, she fell from a cliff and died. ~~Deducing~~ Antonina's [[betrayal]]~~, Gregor~~ noticed ~~Antonina's~~ smell on Sasha's body, so he tracked Antonina down and [[murdered]] her. In response, Gregor's sisters [[abandoned]] him and [[disappeared]].<ref name="DotM p. 8">Dark of the Moon p. 8</ref> The year was [[754 BC]].<ref name="RLCS p.18">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.18</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.20">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.20</ref>		Alexei proved to be a bold and [[brave]] son. At the age of 18, Alexei was chosen by his father to join the [[:Category:the Boyarsky\|boyarsky]], which included [[transformation]] into a [[loup du noir]]. Antonina knew of this and, tempting Sasha with the forbidden knowledge of where her husband went nightly, purposefully egged on Sasha to visit the spot where the transformation was to take place. As the boyars donned their [[wolf]] pelts and [[transformed]]<ref name="DotM p. 7">Dark of the Moon p. 7</ref>, they noticed Sasha's presence and gave chase. Trying to escape, she fell from a cliff and died. Gregor deduced Antonina's [[betrayal]] when he noticed her smell on Sasha's body, so he tracked Antonina down and [[murdered]] her. In response, Gregor's sisters [[abandoned]] him and [[disappeared]].<ref name="DotM p. 8">Dark of the Moon p. 8</ref> The year was [[754 BC]].<ref name="RLCS p.18">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.18</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.20">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.20</ref>

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	==Gregor's Enemies==		==Gregor's Enemies==
	Although the boyar's might is such that few stand against him. [[Hero]]es such as Yuri and [[Nicolai]] have challenged him. Nicolai managed to kill Zolnik, but the boyar's virtual immortality assured his return as a wolf. Thereby, Nicolai was struck down by "a wolf" one night later, and Gregor returned unharmed.<ref name="Darklords p. 94">~~Darklods~~ p. 94</ref> Today, only three villages ([[Kargo]], [[Kirinova]], and [[Torgov]]) resist his rule.<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 10">Dark of the Moon p. 10</ref>		Although the boyar's might is such that few stand against him. [[Hero]]es such as Yuri and [[Nicolai]] have challenged him. Nicolai managed to kill Zolnik, but the boyar's virtual immortality assured his return as a wolf. Thereby, Nicolai was struck down by "a wolf" one night later, and Gregor returned unharmed.<ref name="Darklords p. 94">Darklords p. 94</ref> Today, only three villages ([[Kargo]], [[Kirinova]], and [[Torgov]]) resist his rule.<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 10">Dark of the Moon p. 10</ref>

	Of Gregor's extant enemies, perhaps the most dangerous come from within his own blood family. Timid and [[meek]] as a child, [[Mikhail Zolnik]], Gregor's second son, remains in Torgov with Sasha's family and leads some covert resistance there. Gregor's two sisters, [[Elena Zolnik]] and [[Natalya Zolnik]] now dwelling in the forest as [[witches]], are dreaded by the common folk of Vorostokov. However, their hate burns brightest for their traitorous brother for murdering their mother.<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 8">Dark of the Moon p. 8</ref> Antonina herself remains a hidden potential danger, for she "lives" on as a [[ghost]] in [[Gregor's House\|Gregor's old house]]. She is perhaps the only one in the domain who knows of the way to permanently slay Gregor.<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 44, 47-48">Dark of the Moon p. 44, 47=48</ref>		Of Gregor's extant enemies, perhaps the most dangerous come from within his own blood family. Timid and [[meek]] as a child, [[Mikhail Zolnik]], Gregor's second son, remains in Torgov with Sasha's family and leads some covert resistance there. Gregor's two sisters, [[Elena Zolnik]] and [[Natalya Zolnik]] now dwelling in the forest as [[witches]], are dreaded by the common folk of Vorostokov. However, their hate burns brightest for their traitorous brother for murdering their mother.<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 8">Dark of the Moon p. 8</ref> Antonina herself remains a hidden potential danger, for she "lives" on as a [[ghost]] in [[Gregor's House\|Gregor's old house]]. She is perhaps the only one in the domain who knows of the way to permanently slay Gregor.<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 44, 47-48">Dark of the Moon p. 44, 47=48</ref>

	==Sources==		==Sources==
	Boyar Gregor Zolnik was first presented in the [[sourcebook]] [[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]], where the basics of his past and present were established. In that sourcebook, his personality and basic past prior to his second marriage and the formation of the Boyarsky is laid out. In ''Darklords'', the existence of a wife and children are mere [[rumor]]s, and his mother and sisters are still loyal to him.<ref name="Darklords p. 94">Darklords p. 94</ref> The module, [[Dark of the Moon]], provides for the first time the elements of his children, the formation of the Boyarsky, and the murders of his second wife and mother. [[Domains of Dread]] is the first [[campaign setting]] product to include him and Vorostokov. Although the information is abbreviated in ''Domains of Dread'', it includes some information from ''Dark of the Moon.'' Int also retroactively specifies his homeworld: [[Vos]] on the [[continent]] of [[Cerilia]], the location of the [[Birthright]] campaign setting. According to ''Domains of Dread'', Gregor has the bloodline of [[Azrai]] flowing in his blood.<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 100">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 100</ref>		Boyar Gregor Zolnik was first presented in the [[sourcebook]] [[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]], where the basics of his past and present were established. In that sourcebook, his personality and basic past prior to his second marriage and the formation of the Boyarsky is laid out. In ''Darklords'', the existence of a wife and children are mere [[rumor]]s, and his mother and sisters are still loyal to him.<ref name="Darklords p. 94">Darklords p. 94</ref> The module, [[Dark of the Moon]], provides for the first time the elements of his children, the formation of the Boyarsky, and the murders of his second wife and mother. [[Domains of Dread]] is the first [[campaign setting]] product to include him and Vorostokov. Although the information is abbreviated in ''Domains of Dread'', it includes some information from ''Dark of the Moon.'' Int also retroactively specifies his homeworld: [[Vos]] on the [[continent]] of [[Cerilia]], the location of the [[Birthright]] campaign setting. According to ''Domains of Dread'', Gregor has the bloodline of [[Azrai]] flowing in his blood.<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 100">Domains of Dread p. 100</ref>

	[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] and the [[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] include write-ups of Vorostokov from a player's perspective and suggestions for characters who hail from that domain.		[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] and the [[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] include write-ups of Vorostokov from a player's perspective and suggestions for characters who hail from that domain.

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	Born in a backward<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 9">Dark of the Moon p. 9</ref> [[duchy]]<ref name="Islands of Terror p. 92">Islands of Terror p. 92</ref> in the [[Grovinekevic Forest]] of northern [[Cerilia]]<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 99">Domains of Dread p. 99</ref>, Gregor is the son of [[Antonina Zolnik]] and brother of [[Natalya]] and [[Elena Zolnik]]. In the middle of a particularly harsh [[winter]] that could bring ruination to the people of his own village, the young [[hunter]] sought a way to ensure the survival of his people. Based on a [[legend]] he heard as a [[child]], Gregor ritually consumed a [[wolf]] and took its power and skill. Using its pelt, he took its form, thereby becoming a [[loup du noir]], a type of [[werewolf]]. Using his newfound abilities, he ensured not only the survival of his family but of everyone in the [[village of Vorostokov]]. Nightly, Gregor donned the pelt that allowed his transformation into beast and hunted.		Born in a backward<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 9">Dark of the Moon p. 9</ref> [[duchy]]<ref name="Islands of Terror p. 92">Islands of Terror p. 92</ref> in the [[Grovinekevic Forest]] of northern [[Cerilia]]<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 99">Domains of Dread p. 99</ref>, Gregor is the son of [[Antonina Zolnik]] and brother of [[Natalya]] and [[Elena Zolnik]]. In the middle of a particularly harsh [[winter]] that could bring ruination to the people of his own village, the young [[hunter]] sought a way to ensure the survival of his people. Based on a [[legend]] he heard as a [[child]], Gregor ritually consumed a [[wolf]] and took its power and skill. Using its pelt, he took its form, thereby becoming a [[loup du noir]], a type of [[werewolf]]. Using his newfound abilities, he ensured not only the survival of his family but of everyone in the [[village of Vorostokov]]. Nightly, Gregor donned the pelt that allowed his transformation into beast and hunted.

	With the arrival of the following [[winter]], Gregor's fame spread across the duchy, and [[Duke Andrei Vladimir]] personally gave him a visit. During this visit, Gregor met and fell in love with the duke's daughter Ireena. At Ireena's insistence, she and Gregor were [[married]]. Given a noble title, Gregor came to live at the duke's [[estate]] and lent his skills an an expert hunter. Unfortunately, the primal call of Gregor's nightly transformation and hunt were by now too much to resist, so he stole away ~~last~~ night to perform his hunts in secret. Ireena believed Gregor's nightly absences to be the result of an illicit affair~~, filling~~ her ~~with~~ [[jealous]] ~~anger. In her jealousy~~, she took on a young [[noble]] as her lover in revenge. Gregor discovered the tryst and secretly [[murdered]] Ireena's lover while in wolf form.		With the arrival of the following [[winter]], Gregor's fame spread across the duchy, and [[Duke Andrei Vladimir]] personally gave him a visit. During this visit, Gregor met and fell in love with the duke's daughter Ireena. At Ireena's insistence, she and Gregor were [[married]]. Given a noble title, Gregor came to live at the duke's [[estate]] and lent his skills an an expert hunter. Unfortunately, the primal call of Gregor's nightly transformation and hunt were by now too much to resist, so he stole away each night to perform his hunts in secret. Ireena believed Gregor's nightly absences to be the result of an illicit affair. In her [[jealous]]y, she took on a young [[noble]] as her lover in revenge. Gregor discovered the tryst and secretly [[murdered]] Ireena's lover while in wolf form.

	===The hero's corruption===		===The hero's corruption===
	The duke called upon Gregor to find the wolf that killed the nobleman. Gregor went off to hunt but of course found no such beast. After Ireena ~~entered another affair with~~ a second lover, Gregor's anger caused him to go on a rampage throughout the duke's [[castle]]. He [[killed]] not only ~~took the life of~~ Ireena's lover but also Ireena, an [[innocent]] [[maid]], Duke Vladimir, and many others in the castle. This [[mass murder]] brought [[the Mists]] to claim the domain of Vorostokov. After Gregor awakened to human form from his blood frenzy, he had returned to his home village, he found the land wrapped in eternal [[winter]]. For the first time, he found that he could not bring [[food]] back to support his people save for one circumstance. Gregor could find [[prey]] but only when that prey was human. Thus, Gregor began to hunt the people of the surrounding [[village]]s and [[hamlet]]s. The year of Vorostokov's arrival in the Demiplane of Dread was [[731 BC]].<ref name="RLCS p.18">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.18</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.20">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.20</ref>		The duke called upon Gregor to find the wolf that killed the nobleman. Gregor went off to hunt but of course found no such beast. After Ireena took a second lover, Gregor's anger caused him to go on a rampage throughout the duke's [[castle]]. He [[killed]] not only Ireena's new lover but also Ireena, an [[innocent]] [[maid]], Duke Vladimir, and many others in the castle. This [[mass murder]] brought [[the Mists]] to claim the domain of Vorostokov. After Gregor awakened to human form from his blood frenzy, he had returned to his home village, and he found the land wrapped in eternal [[winter]]. For the first time, he found that he could not bring [[food]] back to support his people save for one circumstance. Gregor could find [[prey]] but only when that prey was human. Thus, Gregor began to hunt the people of the surrounding [[village]]s and [[hamlet]]s. The year of Vorostokov's arrival in the Demiplane of Dread was [[731 BC]].<ref name="RLCS p.18">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.18</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.20">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.20</ref>


	Gregor's ultimate [[corruption]] did not affect him alone. Gregor's mother and sisters also became touched by darkness, but not in the same way. Rather than become lycanthropes, they practiced [[witch]]craft to support Gregor's dark desires. It was also they that cooked the tainted [[meat]] (always called "[[caribou]]", "[[elk]]", or some other beast rather than human). Moreover, Gregor hunted but refused to allow others to hunt in "his" [[forest]]s, murdering those that disobeyed this [[taboo]].		Gregor's ultimate [[corruption]] did not affect him alone. Gregor's mother and sisters also became touched by darkness, but not in the same way. Rather than become lycanthropes, they practiced [[witch]]craft to support Gregor's dark desires. It was also they that cooked the tainted [[meat]] (always called "[[caribou]]", "[[elk]]", or some other beast rather than human). Moreover, Gregor hunted but refused to allow others to hunt in "his" [[forest]]s, murdering those that disobeyed this [[taboo]].

	Eventually, [[Yuri Tupolek]] and a band of [[rebel]]s opposed Gregor's rule. Gregor would have killed them all, had Antonina cautioned restraint for more hunters were needed in order for their people to survive. Instead of merely massacring them, he led them to a [[cave]] where he transformed into a wolf and tore Yuri apart. Yuri's former followers found their [[weapon]]s could not harm him, and they went running in all directions. He wiped out the [[coward]]s among their number who simply begged for mercy. However, to those who showed [[brave]]ry in the face of doom, Gregor offered the "gift" of [[lycanthropy]] (rather than death) to those who ~~entered~~ his service. In order to further solidify his power, Gregor established his own personal force of thugs and enforcers, [[the Boyarsky]]. He infected many of their ranks with [[lycanthropy]], effectively making them his thralls.		Eventually, [[Yuri Tupolek]] and a band of [[rebel]]s opposed Gregor's rule. Gregor would have killed them all, had Antonina cautioned restraint for more hunters were needed in order for their people to survive. Instead of merely massacring them, he led them to a [[cave]] where he transformed into a wolf and tore Yuri apart. Yuri's former followers found their [[weapon]]s could not harm him, and they went running in all directions. He wiped out the [[coward]]s among their number who simply begged for mercy. However, to those who showed [[brave]]ry in the face of doom, Gregor offered the "gift" of [[lycanthropy]] (rather than death) to those who would enter his service. In order to further solidify his power, Gregor established his own personal force of thugs and enforcers, [[the Boyarsky]]. He infected many of their ranks with [[lycanthropy]], effectively making them his thralls.

	===Gregor's ~~second love~~===		===Gregor's Second Love===
	As he gained control over the domain, Gregor met and fell in love with a woman from [[Torgov]] named [[Sasha Zolnik\|Sasha]]. ~~taking her as his wife. Terrified~~ of his might and potential wrath, Sasha acquiesced to go back with him and marry. Gregor was a doting husband, and together they had two children, [[Alexei Zolnik\|Alexei]] and [[Mikhail Zolnik\|Mikhail]]. However, not all was well within the family. Gregor [[disappeared]] every night for reasons unknown to Sasha, but Gregor forbid mention of his nightly ~~leaves of absence~~. Moreover, Gregor made his mother, Antonina [[jealous]] of all the attention he gave his wife and his sons.<ref name="DotM p. 7">Dark of the Moon p. 7</ref>		As he gained control over the domain, Gregor met and fell in love with a woman from [[Torgov]] named [[Sasha Zolnik\|Sasha]]. Although she was terrified of his might and potential wrath, Sasha acquiesced to go back with him and marry. Gregor was a doting husband, and together they had two children, [[Alexei Zolnik\|Alexei]] and [[Mikhail Zolnik\|Mikhail]]. However, not all was well within the family. Gregor [[disappeared]] every night for reasons unknown to Sasha, but Gregor forbid mention of his nightly absences. Moreover, Gregor made his mother, Antonina [[jealous]] of all the attention he gave his wife and his sons.<ref name="DotM p. 7">Dark of the Moon p. 7</ref>

	Alexei proved to be a bold and [[brave]] son. At the age of 18, Alexei was chosen by his father to join the [[:Category:the Boyarsky\|boyarsky]], which included [[transformation]] into a [[loup du noir]]. Antonina knew of this and, tempting Sasha with the forbidden knowledge of where her husband went nightly, purposefully egging on Sasha to visit the spot where the transformation was to take place. As the boyars donned their [[wolf]] pelts and [[transformed]]<ref name="DotM p. 7">Dark of the Moon p. 7</ref>, they noticed Sasha's presence and gave chase. Trying to escape, she fell from a cliff and died. Deducing Antonina's [[betrayal]], Gregor noticed Antonina's smell on Sasha's body, so he tracked Antonina down and [[murdered]] her. In response, Gregor's sisters [[abandoned]] him and [[disappeared]].<ref name="DotM p. 8">Dark of the Moon p. 8</ref> The year was [[754 BC]].<ref name="RLCS p.18">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.18</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.20">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.20</ref>		Alexei proved to be a bold and [[brave]] son. At the age of 18, Alexei was chosen by his father to join the [[:Category:the Boyarsky\|boyarsky]], which included [[transformation]] into a [[loup du noir]]. Antonina knew of this and, tempting Sasha with the forbidden knowledge of where her husband went nightly, purposefully egging on Sasha to visit the spot where the transformation was to take place. As the boyars donned their [[wolf]] pelts and [[transformed]]<ref name="DotM p. 7">Dark of the Moon p. 7</ref>, they noticed Sasha's presence and gave chase. Trying to escape, she fell from a cliff and died. Deducing Antonina's [[betrayal]], Gregor noticed Antonina's smell on Sasha's body, so he tracked Antonina down and [[murdered]] her. In response, Gregor's sisters [[abandoned]] him and [[disappeared]].<ref name="DotM p. 8">Dark of the Moon p. 8</ref> The year was [[754 BC]].<ref name="RLCS p.18">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.18</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.20">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.20</ref>

	==Current Sketch==		==Current Sketch==
	As they have with many darklords, [[the Dark Powers]] gave Gregor what he wished for but not as he wanted it. He has gained much more than the skill and might of a normal wolf. He is practically [[invulnerable]] to all damage save for a few examples. In addition, ~~has~~ the majority of Vorostokov within the palm of his hand. Yet he is less than he was before. He cannot ~~by himself hunt or~~ provide food for his people without resorting to the act of [[cannibalism]]. Far from being a hero, he is widely hated.<ref name="Darklords p. 93-94">Darklords p. 93-94</ref>		As they have with many darklords, [[the Dark Powers]] gave Gregor what he wished for but not as he wanted it. He has gained much more than the skill and might of a normal wolf. He is practically [[invulnerable]] to all damage save for a few examples. In addition, he holds the majority of Vorostokov within the palm of his hand. Yet he is less than he was before. He cannot directly provide food for his people without resorting to the act of [[cannibalism]]. Far from being a hero, he is widely hated.<ref name="Darklords p. 93-94">Darklords p. 93-94</ref>

	Before the formation of the Boyarsky, Gregor was a regular [[serial killer]], hunting [[human]]s from the other small communities in Vorostokov. The village of Vorostokov came to heavily rely upon him and thus (unknown to them) ~~eat~~ human meat. They may have had some inkling of the horrid nature of their food, but the truth was too terrible for them to fathom.<ref name="Darklords p. 93">Darklords p. 93</ref> The creation of the Boyar has allowed Gregor's underlings to hunt and procure food for the realm, reducing the need for killing humans.<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 100">Domains of Dread p. 100</ref> However, as the game in Vorostokov is used up, Gregor and the Boyar turn to forcing the other villages to pay tribute from their food stores.<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 8">Dark of the Moon p. 8</ref>		Before the formation of the Boyarsky, Gregor was a regular [[serial killer]], hunting [[human]]s from the other small communities in Vorostokov. The village of Vorostokov came to heavily rely upon him and thus (unknown to them) eating human meat. They may have had some inkling of the horrid nature of their food, but the truth was too terrible for them to fathom.<ref name="Darklords p. 93">Darklords p. 93</ref> The creation of the Boyar has allowed Gregor's underlings to hunt and procure food for the realm, reducing the need for killing humans.<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 100">Domains of Dread p. 100</ref> However, as the game in Vorostokov is used up, Gregor and the Boyar turn to forcing the other villages to pay tribute from their food stores.<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 8">Dark of the Moon p. 8</ref>

	Gregor's tyrannical crackdown on the villages surrounding his own also serves a second purpose that would still exist even in the advent of [[spring]]: a distraction from his guilty conscience.<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 100">Domains of Dread p. 100</ref> Despite his reputation as a mere [[sadist]] and [[bully]]<ref name="Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 173">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p. 173</ref>, Gregor is no mere [[psychopath]]. recognizes the difference between the despicable villain he has turned into and the ideal [[hero]] he dearly wishes to be. He bloodily puts down any resistance to his rule not just out of anger and spite but also out a need for respect and adulation. Gregor has convinced himself that if he can be reborn a hero in the public's eyes, then the curse that enshrouds him will finally be ~~gone~~.<ref name="Darklords p. 93-94">Darklords p. 93-94</ref>		Gregor's tyrannical crackdown on the villages surrounding his own also serves a second purpose that would still exist even in the advent of [[spring]]: a distraction from his guilty conscience.<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 100">Domains of Dread p. 100</ref> Despite his reputation as a mere [[sadist]] and [[bully]]<ref name="Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 173">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p. 173</ref>, Gregor is no mere [[psychopath]]. recognizes the difference between the despicable villain he has turned into and the ideal [[hero]] he dearly wishes to be. He bloodily puts down any resistance to his rule not just out of anger and spite but also out a need for respect and adulation. Gregor has convinced himself that if he can be reborn a hero in the public's eyes, then the curse that enshrouds him will finally be lifted.<ref name="Darklords p. 93-94">Darklords p. 93-94</ref>

	Despite both the depths of his depravity and his efforts to be seen a hero, the general public is neither aware of how horrible a creature he really is nor as appreciative as he would prefer. Despite his many clandestine killings, the people of Vorostokov still by and large do not realize he is a loup du noir. Instead, he is seen as an unrighteous, even [[mad]] [[tyrant]] and even a force of [[corruption]]<ref name="Darklords p. 94">Darklords p. 94</ref>. The Boyarsky is known by several people to have [[changed]] their enlisted loved ones into quite darker souls.<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 41-43">Dark of the Moon p. 41-43</ref> Despite his ~~know~~ dark influence, Gregor has dominated most of the nearby villages. Only three (See "Gregor's Enemies" for more) stand against him.<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 10">Dark of the Moon p. 10</ref>		Despite both the depths of his depravity and his efforts to be seen a hero, the general public is neither aware of how horrible a creature he really is nor as appreciative as he would prefer. Despite his many clandestine killings, the people of Vorostokov still by and large do not realize he is a loup du noir. Instead, he is seen as an unrighteous, even [[mad]] [[tyrant]] and even a force of [[corruption]]<ref name="Darklords p. 94">Darklords p. 94</ref>. The Boyarsky is known by several people to have [[changed]] their enlisted loved ones into quite darker souls.<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 41-43">Dark of the Moon p. 41-43</ref> Despite his known dark influence, Gregor has dominated most of the nearby villages. Only three (See "Gregor's Enemies" for more) stand against him.<ref name="Dark of the Moon p. 10">Dark of the Moon p. 10</ref>

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