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	Though still technically an Obedient Dead, Colin pursues his own goals while ~~still obeying~~ Meredoth's orders via any loophole he can. Colin rankles at his [[undead]] existence and despises the other undead around him.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 364">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 364</ref> Despite his hatred for his duties, Colin has proved an effective administrator for the Grabens and [[Graben-town]], for under his stewardship, [[Graben Island]] is blooming into more of a trade hub. Colin ~~subtely~~ influences Meredoth by giving hints and implications on what the [[necromancer]] should do—thoughts that the necromancer takes as his own.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 365">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 365</ref>		Though still technically an Obedient Dead, Colin pursues his own goals while continuing to obey Meredoth's orders via any loophole he can find. Colin rankles at his [[undead]] existence and despises the other undead around him.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 364">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 364</ref> Despite his hatred for his duties, Colin has proved an effective administrator for the Grabens and [[Graben-town]], for under his stewardship, [[Graben Island]] is blooming into more of a trade hub. Colin subtly influences Meredoth by giving hints and implications on what the [[necromancer]] should do—thoughts that the necromancer takes as his own.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 365">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 365</ref>

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	===Associated Dread Possibilities===		===Associated Dread Possibilities===
	The Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer provided several [[dread possibility\|dread possibilities]] that were connected to ~~Collin~~ Graben.		The Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer provided several [[dread possibility\|dread possibilities]] that were connected to Colin Graben.
	*[[Curse-Bound]]<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 362">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 362</ref>		*[[Curse-Bound]]<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 362">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 362</ref>
	*[[Transpossession Temptation]]<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 368">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 368</ref>		*[[Transpossession Temptation]]<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 368">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 368</ref>
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	[[category:Inhabitants of Nebligtode]]		[[category:Inhabitants of Nebligtode]]
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			[[category:Inhabitants of the Graben Estate]]
	[[category:Inhabitants of the Nocturnal Sea]]		[[category:Inhabitants of the Nocturnal Sea]]
	[[category:Jewel Thief]]		[[category:Jewel Thief]]

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	==Canon Information==		==Canon Information==
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	A [[Lebendtod]] and member of the [[Graben Family]]. Colin oversees the family finances and relations with the outside world.<ref name="Ship of Horror (Module)]] p.50">[[Ship of Horror (Module)]] p.50</ref> In the event of [[foreigner]]s coming to speak with the Grabens, Colin Graben is the one they are likely to speak to.<ref>Ship of Horror p.52</ref> Colin was the son of [[Matthias Graben]], grandson of [[Ezekiel Graben]], and nephew of [[Danar Graben]]. Danar and his wife lost their lives to a horseback riding accident<ref name="Ship of Horror (Module)]] p.50">[[Ship of Horror (Module)]] p.50</ref>
			A [[Lebendtod]] and member of the [[Graben Family]]. Colin oversees the family finances and relations with the outside world.<ref name="Ship of Horror (Module)]] p.50">[[Ship of Horror (Module)]] p.50</ref> In the event of [[foreigner]]s coming to speak with the Grabens, Colin Graben is the one they are likely to speak to.<ref>Ship of Horror p.52</ref> Colin was the son of [[Matthias Graben]], grandson of [[Ezekiel Graben]], and nephew of [[Danar Graben]]. Danar and his wife lost their lives to a horseback riding accident.<ref name="Ship of Horror (Module)]] p.50">[[Ship of Horror (Module)]] p.50</ref>

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	Colin Graben is further detailed in the [[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]]. His mother is a [[Mordentish]] woman named [[Lydia Graben]], herself a descendant of the [[Holsworth Family]].<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 368">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 368</ref>. His son (now [[deceased]]) was [[Horst Graben]].<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 364">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 364</ref> Colin is an uncle of [[Ichabod Graben]].<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 206">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 206</ref>		Colin Graben is further detailed in the [[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]]. His mother is a [[Mordentish]] woman named [[Lydia Graben]], herself a descendant of the [[Holsworth Family]].<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 368">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 368</ref>. His son (now [[deceased]]) was [[Horst Graben]].<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 364">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 364</ref> Colin is an uncle of [[Ichabod Graben]].<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 206">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 206</ref>

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	===Background===		===Background===
	The [[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] paints a dark portrait of Colin long before he was murdered by Meredoth. In life, he was [[debauched]] through and through. He performed a number of dirty tricks: [[Blackmail]], [[extortion]], and [[jewel thief\|stealing jewels]] were some of his most ~~practiced~~ [[crime]]s. When he felt his secrets might get out in [[672 BC]], he committed a number of [[murder]]s to conceal his evil deeds and made them look like accidents. When [[Danar Graben]], his uncle, investigated the murders, Colin murdered Danar and his wife [[Brynna Graben]] by forcing an accident while they were out horse riding. Colin ceased killing after their deaths, ~~but~~ he did not stop his other criminal activities.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 360">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 360</ref>		The [[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] paints a dark portrait of Colin long before he was murdered by Meredoth. In life, he was [[debauched]] through and through. He performed a number of dirty tricks: [[Blackmail]], [[extortion]], and [[jewel thief\|stealing jewels]] were some of his most common [[crime]]s. When he felt his secrets might get out in [[672 BC]], he committed a number of [[murder]]s to conceal his evil deeds and made them look like accidents. When [[Danar Graben]], his uncle, investigated the murders, Colin murdered Danar and his wife [[Brynna Graben]] by forcing an accident while they were out horse riding; Brynna may have cursed him in her final moments. Although Colin ceased killing after their deaths, he did not stop his other criminal activities.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 360">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 360</ref>

	The gems he stole eventually brought the Graben Family Meredoth's notice. Impressed by such [[wealth]], Meredoth [[The Graben Family Massacre\|massacred all but the youngest Graben]]s and [[reanimated]] them all as lebendtod. Meredoth's taunts to Colin were especially horrible as the latter perished. Upon Colin's rebirth as one of the [[Obedient Dead]], he became a [[thrall]] consumed by [[the Craving]] to obey and please his dark master, a [[compulsion]] that stole his ability to hate Meredoth. Brynna's curse struck again after the 737 massacre, as Colin regained his free will and self-awareness. For a short time, Colin lived independently but horrified at his inability to feel any of [[living\|life's]] former pleasures he had once taken for granted. In his [[rage]] against Meredoth, Colin pushed his cousin [[Olsain Graben]], who had not lost his obedience to Meredoth, off a [[cliff]] to his final death. Things became worse when Meredoth was reborn as a [[clone]]. Colin became obedient again, but his ability to despise Meredoth (and all of the pain the dissonance between his feelings and his commands) remained<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 360-364">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 360-364</ref>		The gems he stole eventually brought the Graben Family to Meredoth's notice. Impressed by such [[wealth]], Meredoth [[The Graben Family Massacre\|massacred all but the youngest Graben]]s and [[reanimated]] them all as lebendtod. Meredoth's taunts to Colin were especially horrible as the latter perished. Upon Colin's rebirth as one of the [[Obedient Dead]], he became a [[thrall]] consumed by [[the Craving]] to obey and please his dark master, a [[compulsion]] that stole his ability to hate Meredoth. Brynna's curse struck again after the 737 massacre, as Colin regained his free will and self-awareness. For a short time, Colin lived independently but horrified at his inability to feel any of [[living\|life's]] former pleasures he had once taken for granted. In his [[rage]] against Meredoth, Colin pushed his cousin [[Olsain Graben]], who had not lost his obedience to Meredoth, off a [[cliff]] to his final death. Things became worse when Meredoth was reborn as a [[clone]]. Colin became obedient again, but his ability to despise Meredoth (and all of the pain the dissonance between his feelings and his commands) remained.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 360-364">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 360-364</ref>

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	Though still technically an Obedient Dead, Colin pursues his own goals while still obeying Meredoth's orders via any loophole he can. Colin rankles at his [[undead]] existence and despises the other undead around him.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 364">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 364</ref> Despite his hatred for his duties, Colin has proved an effective administrator for the Grabens and [[Graben-town]], for under his stewardship, [[Graben Island]] is blooming into more of a trade hub. Colin subtely influences Meredoth by giving hints and implications on what the [[necromancer]] should do- thoughts that the necromancer takes as his own.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 365">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 365</ref>		Though still technically an Obedient Dead, Colin pursues his own goals while still obeying Meredoth's orders via any loophole he can. Colin rankles at his [[undead]] existence and despises the other undead around him.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 364">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 364</ref> Despite his hatred for his duties, Colin has proved an effective administrator for the Grabens and [[Graben-town]], for under his stewardship, [[Graben Island]] is blooming into more of a trade hub. Colin subtely influences Meredoth by giving hints and implications on what the [[necromancer]] should do—thoughts that the necromancer takes as his own.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 365">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 365</ref>

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	===Background===		===Background===
	The [[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] ~~pains~~ a dark portrait of Colin long before he was murdered by Meredoth. In life, he was [[debauched]] through and through. He performed a number of dirty tricks: [[Blackmail]], [[extortion]], and [[jewel thief\|stealing jewels]] were some of his most practiced [[crime]]s. When he felt his secrets might get out in [[672 BC]], he committed a number of [[murder]]s to conceal his evil deeds and made them look like accidents. When [[Danar Graben]], his uncle, investigated the murders, Colin murdered Danar and his wife [[Brynna Graben]] by forcing an accident while they were out horse riding. Colin ceased killing after their deaths, but he did not stop his other criminal activities.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 360">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 360</ref>		The [[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] paints a dark portrait of Colin long before he was murdered by Meredoth. In life, he was [[debauched]] through and through. He performed a number of dirty tricks: [[Blackmail]], [[extortion]], and [[jewel thief\|stealing jewels]] were some of his most practiced [[crime]]s. When he felt his secrets might get out in [[672 BC]], he committed a number of [[murder]]s to conceal his evil deeds and made them look like accidents. When [[Danar Graben]], his uncle, investigated the murders, Colin murdered Danar and his wife [[Brynna Graben]] by forcing an accident while they were out horse riding. Colin ceased killing after their deaths, but he did not stop his other criminal activities.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 360">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 360</ref>

	The gems he stole eventually brought the Graben Family Meredoth's notice. Impressed by such [[wealth]], Meredoth [[The Graben Family Massacre\|massacred all but the youngest Graben]]s and [[reanimated]] them all as lebendtod. Meredoth's taunts to Colin were especially horrible as the latter perished. Upon Colin's rebirth as one of the [[Obedient Dead]], he became a [[thrall]] consumed by [[the Craving]] to obey and please his dark master, a [[compulsion]] that stole his ability to hate Meredoth. Brynna's curse struck again after the 737 massacre, as Colin regained his free will and self-awareness. For a short time, Colin lived independently but horrified at his inability to feel any of [[living\|life's]] former pleasures he had once taken for granted. In his [[rage]] against Meredoth, Colin pushed his cousin [[Olsain Graben]], who had not lost his obedience to Meredoth, off a [[cliff]] to his final death. Things became worse when Meredoth was reborn as a [[clone]]. Colin became obedient again, but his ability to despise Meredoth (and all of the pain the dissonance between his feelings and his commands) remained<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 360-364">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 360-364</ref>		The gems he stole eventually brought the Graben Family Meredoth's notice. Impressed by such [[wealth]], Meredoth [[The Graben Family Massacre\|massacred all but the youngest Graben]]s and [[reanimated]] them all as lebendtod. Meredoth's taunts to Colin were especially horrible as the latter perished. Upon Colin's rebirth as one of the [[Obedient Dead]], he became a [[thrall]] consumed by [[the Craving]] to obey and please his dark master, a [[compulsion]] that stole his ability to hate Meredoth. Brynna's curse struck again after the 737 massacre, as Colin regained his free will and self-awareness. For a short time, Colin lived independently but horrified at his inability to feel any of [[living\|life's]] former pleasures he had once taken for granted. In his [[rage]] against Meredoth, Colin pushed his cousin [[Olsain Graben]], who had not lost his obedience to Meredoth, off a [[cliff]] to his final death. Things became worse when Meredoth was reborn as a [[clone]]. Colin became obedient again, but his ability to despise Meredoth (and all of the pain the dissonance between his feelings and his commands) remained<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 360-364">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 360-364</ref>

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	Though still technically an Obedient Dead, Colin pursues his own goals while still obeying Meredoth's orders via any loophole he can. Colin ~~wrangles~~ at his [[undead]] existence and despises the undead around him.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 364">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 364</ref> Despite ~~the~~ hatred for his duties, Colin has proved an effective administrator for the Grabens and [[Graben-town]], for under his stewardship, [[Graben Island]] is blooming into more of a trade hub. Colin subtely influences Meredoth by giving hints and implications on what the [[necromancer]] should do- thoughts that the necromancer takes as his own.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 365">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 365</ref>		Though still technically an Obedient Dead, Colin pursues his own goals while still obeying Meredoth's orders via any loophole he can. Colin rankles at his [[undead]] existence and despises the other undead around him.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 364">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 364</ref> Despite his hatred for his duties, Colin has proved an effective administrator for the Grabens and [[Graben-town]], for under his stewardship, [[Graben Island]] is blooming into more of a trade hub. Colin subtely influences Meredoth by giving hints and implications on what the [[necromancer]] should do- thoughts that the necromancer takes as his own.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 365">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 365</ref>

	===Stats===		===Stats===

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	The [[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] pains a dark portrait of Colin long before he was murdered by Meredoth. In life, he was [[debauched]] through and through. He performed a number of dirty tricks: [[Blackmail]], [[extortion]], and [[jewel thief\|stealing jewels]] were some of his most practiced [[crime]]s. When he felt his secrets might get out in [[672 BC]], he committed a number of [[murder]]s to conceal his evil deeds and made them look like accidents. When [[Danar Graben]], his uncle, investigated the murders, Colin murdered Danar and his wife [[Brynna Graben]] by forcing an accident while they were out horse riding. Colin ceased killing after their deaths, but he did not stop his other criminal activities.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 360">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 360</ref>		The [[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] pains a dark portrait of Colin long before he was murdered by Meredoth. In life, he was [[debauched]] through and through. He performed a number of dirty tricks: [[Blackmail]], [[extortion]], and [[jewel thief\|stealing jewels]] were some of his most practiced [[crime]]s. When he felt his secrets might get out in [[672 BC]], he committed a number of [[murder]]s to conceal his evil deeds and made them look like accidents. When [[Danar Graben]], his uncle, investigated the murders, Colin murdered Danar and his wife [[Brynna Graben]] by forcing an accident while they were out horse riding. Colin ceased killing after their deaths, but he did not stop his other criminal activities.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 360">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 360</ref>

	The gems he stole eventually brought the Graben Family Meredoth's notice. Impressed by such [[wealth]], Meredoth [[The Graben Family Massacre\|massacred all but the youngest Graben]]s and [[reanimated]] them all as lebendtod. Meredoth's taunts to Colin were especially horrible as the latter perished. Upon Colin's rebirth as one of the [[Obedient Dead]], he became a [[thrall]] consumed by [[the Craving]] to obey and please his dark master, a [[compulsion]] that stole his ability to hate Meredoth. Brynna's curse struck again after the 737 massacre, as Colin regained his free will and self-awareness. For a short time, Colin lived independently but horrified at his inability to feel any of [[living\|life's]] former pleasures he ~~took~~ for granted. In his [[rage]] against Meredoth, Colin pushed his cousin [[Olsain Graben]] off a [[cliff]]. Things became worse when Meredoth was reborn as a [[clone]]. Colin became obedient again, but his ability to despise Meredoth (and all of the pain the dissonance between his feelings and his commands) remained<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 360-364">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 360-364</ref>		The gems he stole eventually brought the Graben Family Meredoth's notice. Impressed by such [[wealth]], Meredoth [[The Graben Family Massacre\|massacred all but the youngest Graben]]s and [[reanimated]] them all as lebendtod. Meredoth's taunts to Colin were especially horrible as the latter perished. Upon Colin's rebirth as one of the [[Obedient Dead]], he became a [[thrall]] consumed by [[the Craving]] to obey and please his dark master, a [[compulsion]] that stole his ability to hate Meredoth. Brynna's curse struck again after the 737 massacre, as Colin regained his free will and self-awareness. For a short time, Colin lived independently but horrified at his inability to feel any of [[living\|life's]] former pleasures he had once taken for granted. In his [[rage]] against Meredoth, Colin pushed his cousin [[Olsain Graben]], who had not lost his obedience to Meredoth, off a [[cliff]] to his final death. Things became worse when Meredoth was reborn as a [[clone]]. Colin became obedient again, but his ability to despise Meredoth (and all of the pain the dissonance between his feelings and his commands) remained<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 360-364">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 360-364</ref>

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	Colin Graben is further detailed in the [[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]]. His mother is a [[Mordentish]] woman named [[Lydia Graben]], herself a descendant of the [[Holsworth Family]].<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 368">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 368</ref>. His son (now [[deceased]] was [[Horst Graben]].<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 364">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 364</ref> Colin is an uncle of [[Ichabod Graben]].<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 206">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 206</ref>		Colin Graben is further detailed in the [[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]]. His mother is a [[Mordentish]] woman named [[Lydia Graben]], herself a descendant of the [[Holsworth Family]].<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 368">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 368</ref>. His son (now [[deceased]]) was [[Horst Graben]].<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 364">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 364</ref> Colin is an uncle of [[Ichabod Graben]].<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 206">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 206</ref>


	As of [[760 BC]], Colin remains the [[patriarch]] of the Graben Family, though to the public his will is enacted through his grandson and public [[emissary]] [[Josiah Graben]] (supposedly appointed in [[751 BC]].)<ref name="Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer p. 392">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p.392</ref> In reality "Josiah" is merely an [[alias]] for Colin to operate more actively in town.<ref name="Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer p. 359">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p.359</ref> He is still subservient to [[Meredoth]], though he has gained enough self-will to secretly conspire against his lord. Due to damage he sustained in the [[737 BC]] attack on [[Graben Manor]] (see below), his recomposed body is a patchwork of torn up flesh and tissue. However, he can disguise this with his [[veil of life]] ability.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 359">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 359</ref>		As of [[760 BC]], Colin remains the [[patriarch]] of the Graben Family, though to the public his will is enacted through his grandson and public [[emissary]] [[Josiah Graben]] (supposedly appointed in [[751 BC]].)<ref name="Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer p. 392">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p.392</ref> In reality "Josiah" is merely an [[alias]] for Colin to operate more actively in town.<ref name="Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer p. 359">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p.359</ref> He is still subservient to [[Meredoth]], though he has gained enough self-will to secretly conspire against his lord. Due to damage he sustained in the [[737 BC]] attack on [[Graben Manor]] (see below), his recomposed body is a patchwork of torn up flesh and tissue. However, he can disguise this with his [[veil of life]] ability.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 359">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 359</ref>

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	===Background===		===Background===
	The [[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] pains a dark portrait of Colin long before he was murdered by Meredoth. In life, he was [[debauched]] through and through. he performed a number of dirty tricks. [[Blackmail]], [[extortion]], and [[jewel thief\|stealing jewels]] were some of his most practiced [[crime]]s. When he felt his secrets might get out in [[672 BC]], he committed a number of [[murder]]s to conceal his evil deeds and made them look like accidents. When [[Danar Graben]], his uncle, investigated the murders, Colin murdered Danar and his wife [[Brynna Graben]] by forcing an accident while they were out horse riding. Colin ceased killing after their deaths, but he did not stop his other criminal activities.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 360">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 360</ref>		The [[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] pains a dark portrait of Colin long before he was murdered by Meredoth. In life, he was [[debauched]] through and through. He performed a number of dirty tricks: [[Blackmail]], [[extortion]], and [[jewel thief\|stealing jewels]] were some of his most practiced [[crime]]s. When he felt his secrets might get out in [[672 BC]], he committed a number of [[murder]]s to conceal his evil deeds and made them look like accidents. When [[Danar Graben]], his uncle, investigated the murders, Colin murdered Danar and his wife [[Brynna Graben]] by forcing an accident while they were out horse riding. Colin ceased killing after their deaths, but he did not stop his other criminal activities.<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 360">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 360</ref>

	The gems he stole eventually brought the Graben Family Meredoth's notice. Impressed by such [[wealth]], Meredoth [[The Graben Family Massacre\|massacred all but the youngest Graben]]s and [[reanimated]] them all as lebendtod. Meredoth's taunts to Colin were especially horrible as the latter perished. Upon Colin's rebirth as one of the [[Obedient Dead]], he became a [[thrall]] consumed by [[the Craving]] to obey and please his dark master, a [[compulsion]] that stole his ability to hate Meredoth. Brynna's curse struck again after the 737 massacre, as Colin regained his free will and self-awareness. For a short time, Colin lived independently but horrified at his inability to feel any of [[living\|life's]] former pleasures he took for granted. In his [[rage]] against Meredoth, Colin pushed his cousin [[Olsain Graben]] off a [[cliff]]. Things became worse when Meredoth was reborn as a [[clone]]. Colin became obedient again, but his ability to despise Meredoth (and all of the pain the dissonance between his feelings and his commands) remained<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 360-364">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 360-364</ref>		The gems he stole eventually brought the Graben Family Meredoth's notice. Impressed by such [[wealth]], Meredoth [[The Graben Family Massacre\|massacred all but the youngest Graben]]s and [[reanimated]] them all as lebendtod. Meredoth's taunts to Colin were especially horrible as the latter perished. Upon Colin's rebirth as one of the [[Obedient Dead]], he became a [[thrall]] consumed by [[the Craving]] to obey and please his dark master, a [[compulsion]] that stole his ability to hate Meredoth. Brynna's curse struck again after the 737 massacre, as Colin regained his free will and self-awareness. For a short time, Colin lived independently but horrified at his inability to feel any of [[living\|life's]] former pleasures he took for granted. In his [[rage]] against Meredoth, Colin pushed his cousin [[Olsain Graben]] off a [[cliff]]. Things became worse when Meredoth was reborn as a [[clone]]. Colin became obedient again, but his ability to despise Meredoth (and all of the pain the dissonance between his feelings and his commands) remained<ref name="Nocturnal Seas Gazetteer p. 360-364">[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p. 360-364</ref>

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	A [[Lebendtod]] and member of the [[Graben Family]]. ~~Graben~~ oversees the family finances and relations with the outside world.<ref name="Ship of Horror (Module)]] p.50">[[Ship of Horror (Module)]] p.50</ref> In the event of [[foreigner]]s coming to speak with the Grabens, Colin Graben is the one they are likely to speak to.<ref>Ship of Horror p.52</ref> Colin was the son of [[Matthias Graben]], grandson of [[Ezekiel Graben]], and nephew of [[Danar Graben]]. Danar and his wife lost their lives to a horseback riding accident<ref name="Ship of Horror (Module)]] p.50">[[Ship of Horror (Module)]] p.50</ref>		A [[Lebendtod]] and member of the [[Graben Family]]. Colin oversees the family finances and relations with the outside world.<ref name="Ship of Horror (Module)]] p.50">[[Ship of Horror (Module)]] p.50</ref> In the event of [[foreigner]]s coming to speak with the Grabens, Colin Graben is the one they are likely to speak to.<ref>Ship of Horror p.52</ref> Colin was the son of [[Matthias Graben]], grandson of [[Ezekiel Graben]], and nephew of [[Danar Graben]]. Danar and his wife lost their lives to a horseback riding accident<ref name="Ship of Horror (Module)]] p.50">[[Ship of Horror (Module)]] p.50</ref>

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