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	==Geography==		==Geography==
	The domain is cut in half going east to west by a large ridge of [[cliff]]s.<ref name="IoT p.68">[[Islands of Terror]] p.68</ref> The eastern and western halves share some common traits but are surprisingly different in character. An [[unnamed]] [[road]] runs through the western side of the domain, through the town of [[Willisford]], and up into the Bluffs, passing into Castle Stonecrest.<ref name="IoT p.69">[[Islands of Terror]] p.69</ref>		The domain is cut in half going east to west by a large ridge of [[cliff]]s.<ref name="IoT p.68">[[Islands of Terror]] p.68</ref> The eastern and western halves share some common traits but are surprisingly different in character. An [[unnamed]] [[road]] runs through the western side of the domain, through the town of [[Willisford]], and up into the Bluffs, passing into Castle Stonecrest.<ref name="IoT p.69">[[Islands of Terror]] p.69</ref>

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	Originally part of the county of [[Staunton]] in the [[Kingdom of Mourette]], [[Staunton Bluffs]] is now but a tiny, bucolic [[island of terror]] of only four and a half miles on a side.<ref name="IoT p.68">[[Islands of Terror]] p.68</ref> The rustic, uncomplicated lives of ~~Stauton~~ Bluff's citizens conceal a history written in [[blood]] and [[treachery]]. Like the land of [[Mordent]], Staunton Bluffs is riddled with the [[ghost]]s of past dark deeds.		Originally part of the county of [[Staunton]] in the [[Kingdom of Mourette]], [[Staunton Bluffs]] is now but a tiny, bucolic [[island of terror]] of only four and a half miles on a side.<ref name="IoT p.68">[[Islands of Terror]] p.68</ref> The rustic, uncomplicated lives of Staunton Bluff's citizens conceal a history written in [[blood]] and [[treachery]]. Like the land of [[Mordent]], Staunton Bluffs is riddled with the [[ghost]]s of past dark deeds.

	Perhaps the worst of the Bluffs' [[spirit]]s is [[Sir Torrence Bleysmith]], the [[darklord]] and hidden ruler of the domain. Although he does not rule in the sense that he openly plays a role in the [[government]] of Staunton Bluffs, both the [[living]] and the [[undead\|dead]] ~~obeys~~ the order he enforces within the domain. Bleysmith resides in [[Castle Stonecrest]], his [[residence]] in life.<ref name="IoT p.71">[[Islands of Terror]] p.71</ref> The [[traitor]]~~rous~~ [[coward]]ly nature that damned him and his domain continues on in his ghostly state.		Perhaps the worst of the Bluffs' [[spirit]]s is [[Sir Torrence Bleysmith]], the [[darklord]] and hidden ruler of the domain. Although he does not rule in the sense that he openly plays a role in the [[government]] of Staunton Bluffs, both the [[living]] and the [[undead\|dead]] obey the order he enforces within the domain. Bleysmith resides in [[Castle Stonecrest]], his [[residence]] in life.<ref name="IoT p.71">[[Islands of Terror]] p.71</ref> The [[traitor\|treacherous]], [[coward]]ly nature that damned him and his domain continues on in his ghostly state.


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	Prairies and [[plain]]s dominate the land west of the bluffs<ref name="IoT p.68">[[Islands of Terror]] p.68</ref>, with the occasional clump of [[tree]]s, any of them too small to be considered a proper forest. The quality of the land is not exceptional, but the farmers make a decent living through hard work. They use the [[Willis River]] for [[irrigation]] and the [[peat bog]]s to heat their homes.<ref name="IoT p.69">[[Islands of Terror]] p.69</ref>		Prairies and [[plain]]s dominate the land west of the bluffs<ref name="IoT p.68">[[Islands of Terror]] p.68</ref>, with the occasional clump of [[tree]]s, any of them too small to be considered a proper forest. The quality of the land is not exceptional, but the farmers make a decent living through hard work. They use the [[Willis River]] for [[irrigation]] and the [[peat bog]]s to heat their homes.<ref name="IoT p.69">[[Islands of Terror]] p.69</ref>

	Contrasted with the western half of the domain, ~~Stauton~~ Bluffs' eastern half is lush, beautiful, and fertile, if [[hill]]y, [[marsh]]y, and excessively damp. However, few people choose to live here, as the [[night]]time changes the atmosphere from one of beauty to one of horrors. Many menaces walk the night, from the [[natural]] to the [[unnatural]].<ref name="IoT p.69">[[Islands of Terror]] p.69</ref>		Contrasted with the western half of the domain, Staunton Bluffs' eastern half is lush, beautiful, and fertile, if [[hill]]y, [[marsh]]y, and excessively damp. However, few people choose to live here, as the [[night]]time changes the atmosphere from one of beauty to one of horrors. Many menaces walk the night, from the [[natural]] to the [[unnatural]].<ref name="IoT p.69">[[Islands of Terror]] p.69</ref>

	===Rivers===		===Rivers===

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	==History==		==History==
	The current people are not of native [[Stauntonian]]] stock. Rather, they are [[Avergnite]]s, descendants of the [[invader]]s that conquered the [[County of Staunton]], what Staunton Bluffs was before being taken by [[the Mists]].<ref name="IoT p.66">[[Islands of Terror]] p.66</ref>		The current people are not of native [[Stauntonian]] stock. Rather, they are [[Avergnite]]s, descendants of the [[invader]]s that conquered the [[County of Staunton]], what Staunton Bluffs was before being taken by [[the Mists]].<ref name="IoT p.66">[[Islands of Terror]] p.66</ref>

	Although seemingly peaceful backwater now, Staunton Bluff's past is one of [[war]]s, bloodshed, and treason. Under the rule of the ambitious [[Count Rupert Bleysmith]]. the County of Staunton waged holy war against the nearby [[Duchy of Avergne]].<ref name="IoT p.65">[[Islands of Terror]] p.65</ref> Although all his progeny took after him, two Count Rupert's sons, [[Sir Torrence Bleysmith]] and [[Sir August Bleysmith]], viewed each other as particularly bitter rivals.<ref name="IoT p.64">[[Islands of Terror]] p.64</ref>		Although seemingly peaceful backwater now, Staunton Bluff's past is one of [[war]]s, bloodshed, and treason. Under the rule of the ambitious [[Count Rupert Bleysmith]], the County of Staunton waged holy war against the nearby [[Duchy of Avergne]].<ref name="IoT p.65">[[Islands of Terror]] p.65</ref> Although all his progeny took after him, two Count Rupert's sons, [[Sir Torrence Bleysmith]] and [[Sir August Bleysmith]], viewed each other as particularly bitter rivals.<ref name="IoT p.64">[[Islands of Terror]] p.64</ref>

	As Count Rupert rode off to war, he trusted Sir August with keeping things running at home. [[Jealousy]] of this slight drove Torrence to treason, and he conspired with [[Commander Pierre Willis]] against his brother. Torrence lured August and his best men into a trap where Willis proceeded to slaughter them.		As Count Rupert rode off to war, he trusted Sir August with keeping things running at home. [[Jealousy]] of this slight drove Torrence to treason, and he conspired with [[Commander Pierre Willis]] against his brother. Torrence lured August and his best men into a trap where Willis proceeded to slaughter them.

	Yet Torrence's [[treachery]] brought upon not only the downfall of his brother but also the downfall of his father's land, as Torrence the [[betrayer]] was [[betrayed]] in return by Willis. The latter led troops into the heart of Staunton, looting and laying waste to everything in their way. Although Torrence escaped, the ][invader]]s easily overran the [[Bleysmith Family]] and [[razed]] their castle.<ref name="IoT p.65">[[Islands of Terror]] p.65</ref>		Yet Torrence's [[treachery]] brought upon not only the downfall of his brother but also the downfall of his father's land, as Torrence the [[betrayer]] was [[betrayed]] in return by Willis. The latter led troops into the heart of Staunton, looting and laying waste to everything in their way. Although Torrence escaped, the [[invader]]s easily overran the [[:Category:Bleysmith Family\|Bleysmith Family]] and [[razed]] their castle.<ref name="IoT p.65">[[Islands of Terror]] p.65</ref>

	Torrence slipped away and later used a perverse [[ritual]] of [[black magic]] to drive the [[Stauntonian]] [[peasant]]s into a battle frenzy to strike against the Averginites.<ref name="IoT p.65">[[Islands of Terror]] p.65</ref> Although the occupiers were initially surprised by the counterattack, they quickly rallied against the peasants and wiped them out. Torrence [[hanged]] himself to escape the consequences of his evil. Yet [[the Mists]] captured him and some of the land to create the domain as it is today.<ref name="IoT p.66">[[Islands of Terror]] p.66</ref>		Torrence slipped away and later used a perverse [[ritual]] of [[black magic]] to drive the [[Stauntonian]] [[peasant]]s into a battle frenzy to strike against the Averginites.<ref name="IoT p.65">[[Islands of Terror]] p.65</ref> Although the occupiers were initially surprised by the counterattack, they quickly rallied against the peasants and wiped them out. Torrence [[hanged]] himself to escape the consequences of his evil. Yet [[the Mists]] captured him and some of the land to create the domain as it is today.<ref name="IoT p.66">[[Islands of Terror]] p.66</ref>

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	==History==		==History==
	The current people are not of native [[Stauntonian]]]s stock. Rather, they are [[Avergnite]]s, descendants of the [[invader]]s that conquered the [[County of Staunton]], what Staunton Bluffs was before being taken by [[the Mists]]..<ref name="IoT p.66">[[Islands of Terror]] p.66</ref>		The current people are not of native [[Stauntonian]]] stock. Rather, they are [[Avergnite]]s, descendants of the [[invader]]s that conquered the [[County of Staunton]], what Staunton Bluffs was before being taken by [[the Mists]].<ref name="IoT p.66">[[Islands of Terror]] p.66</ref>

	Although seemingly peaceful backwater now, Staunton Bluff's past is one of [[war]]s, bloodshed, and treason. Under the rule of the ambitious [[Count Rupert Bleysmith]]. the County of Staunton waged holy war against the nearby [[Duchy of Avergne]]..<ref name="IoT p.65">[[Islands of Terror]] p.65</ref> Although all his progeny took after him, two Count Rupert's sons, [[Sir Torrence Bleysmith]] and [[Sir August Bleysmith]], viewed each other as particularly bitter rivals.<ref name="IoT p.64">[[Islands of Terror]] p.64</ref>		Although seemingly peaceful backwater now, Staunton Bluff's past is one of [[war]]s, bloodshed, and treason. Under the rule of the ambitious [[Count Rupert Bleysmith]]. the County of Staunton waged holy war against the nearby [[Duchy of Avergne]].<ref name="IoT p.65">[[Islands of Terror]] p.65</ref> Although all his progeny took after him, two Count Rupert's sons, [[Sir Torrence Bleysmith]] and [[Sir August Bleysmith]], viewed each other as particularly bitter rivals.<ref name="IoT p.64">[[Islands of Terror]] p.64</ref>

	As Count Rupert rode off to war, he trusted Sir August with keeping things running at home. [[Jealousy]] of this slight drove Torrence to treason, and he conspired with [[Commander Pierre Willis]] against his brother. Torrence lured August and his best men into a trap where Willis proceeded to slaughter them.		As Count Rupert rode off to war, he trusted Sir August with keeping things running at home. [[Jealousy]] of this slight drove Torrence to treason, and he conspired with [[Commander Pierre Willis]] against his brother. Torrence lured August and his best men into a trap where Willis proceeded to slaughter them.

	Yet Torrence's [[treachery]] brought upon not only the downfall of his brother but also the downfall of his father's land, as Torrence the [[betrayer]] was [[betrayed]] in return by Willis. The latter led troops into the heart of Staunton, looting and laying waste to everything in their way. Although Torrence escaped, the ][invader]]s easily overran the [[Bleysmith Family]] and [[razed]] their castle..<ref name="IoT p.65">[[Islands of Terror]] p.65</ref>		Yet Torrence's [[treachery]] brought upon not only the downfall of his brother but also the downfall of his father's land, as Torrence the [[betrayer]] was [[betrayed]] in return by Willis. The latter led troops into the heart of Staunton, looting and laying waste to everything in their way. Although Torrence escaped, the ][invader]]s easily overran the [[Bleysmith Family]] and [[razed]] their castle.<ref name="IoT p.65">[[Islands of Terror]] p.65</ref>

	Torrence slipped away and later used a perverse [[ritual]] of [[black magic]] to drive the [[Stauntonian]] [[peasant]]s into a battle frenzy to strike against the Averginites.<ref name="IoT p.65">[[Islands of Terror]] p.65</ref> Although the occupiers were initially surprised by the counterattack, they quickly rallied against the peasants and wiped them out. Torrence [[hanged]] himself to escape the consequences of his evil. Yet [[the Mists]] captured him and some of the land to create the domain as it is today.<ref name="IoT p.66">[[Islands of Terror]] p.66</ref>		Torrence slipped away and later used a perverse [[ritual]] of [[black magic]] to drive the [[Stauntonian]] [[peasant]]s into a battle frenzy to strike against the Averginites.<ref name="IoT p.65">[[Islands of Terror]] p.65</ref> Although the occupiers were initially surprised by the counterattack, they quickly rallied against the peasants and wiped them out. Torrence [[hanged]] himself to escape the consequences of his evil. Yet [[the Mists]] captured him and some of the land to create the domain as it is today.<ref name="IoT p.66">[[Islands of Terror]] p.66</ref>
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	[[category:Temperate Climate]]		[[category:Temperate Climate]]

	==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==		==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==

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	[[category:Direct Democracy]]		[[category:Direct Democracy]]
			[[category:Temperate Climate]]
	==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==		==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==

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	==History==		==History==
	The current people are not of native [[Stauntonian]]]s stock. Rather, they are [[Avergnite]]s, descendants of the [[invader]]s that conquered the [[County of Staunton]], what Staunton Bluffs was before being taken by [[the Mists]].		The current people are not of native [[Stauntonian]]]s stock. Rather, they are [[Avergnite]]s, descendants of the [[invader]]s that conquered the [[County of Staunton]], what Staunton Bluffs was before being taken by [[the Mists]]..<ref name="IoT p.66">[[Islands of Terror]] p.66</ref>

	Although seemingly peaceful backwater now, Staunton Bluff's past is one of [[war]]s, bloodshed, and treason. Under the rule of the ambitious [[Count Rupert Bleysmith]]. the County of Staunton waged holy war against the nearby [[Duchy of Avergne]]. Although all his progeny took after him, two Count Rupert's sons, [[Sir Torrence Bleysmith]] and [[Sir August Bleysmith]], viewed each other as particularly bitter rivals.		Although seemingly peaceful backwater now, Staunton Bluff's past is one of [[war]]s, bloodshed, and treason. Under the rule of the ambitious [[Count Rupert Bleysmith]]. the County of Staunton waged holy war against the nearby [[Duchy of Avergne]]..<ref name="IoT p.65">[[Islands of Terror]] p.65</ref> Although all his progeny took after him, two Count Rupert's sons, [[Sir Torrence Bleysmith]] and [[Sir August Bleysmith]], viewed each other as particularly bitter rivals.<ref name="IoT p.64">[[Islands of Terror]] p.64</ref>

	As Count Rupert rode off to war, he trusted Sir August with keeping things running at home. [[Jealousy]] of this slight drove Torrence to treason, and he conspired with [[Commander Pierre Willis]] against his brother. Torrence lured August and his best men into a trap where Willis proceeded to slaughter them.		As Count Rupert rode off to war, he trusted Sir August with keeping things running at home. [[Jealousy]] of this slight drove Torrence to treason, and he conspired with [[Commander Pierre Willis]] against his brother. Torrence lured August and his best men into a trap where Willis proceeded to slaughter them.

	Yet Torrence's [[treachery]] brought upon not only the downfall of his brother but also the downfall of his father's land, as Torrence the [[betrayer]] was [[betrayed]] in return by Willis. The latter led troops into the heart of Staunton, looting and laying waste to everything in their way. Although Torrence escaped, the ][invader]]s easily overran the [[Bleysmith Family]] and ~~captured~~ their castle.		Yet Torrence's [[treachery]] brought upon not only the downfall of his brother but also the downfall of his father's land, as Torrence the [[betrayer]] was [[betrayed]] in return by Willis. The latter led troops into the heart of Staunton, looting and laying waste to everything in their way. Although Torrence escaped, the ][invader]]s easily overran the [[Bleysmith Family]] and [[razed]] their castle..<ref name="IoT p.65">[[Islands of Terror]] p.65</ref>

	Torrence slipped away and later used a perverse [[ritual]] of [[black magic]] to drive the [[Stauntonian]] [[peasant]]s into a battle frenzy to strike against the Averginites. Although the occupiers were initially surprised by the counterattack, they quickly rallied against the peasants and wiped them out. Torrence [[hanged]] himself to escape the consequences of his evil. Yet [[the Mists]] captured him and some of the land to create the domain as it is today.		Torrence slipped away and later used a perverse [[ritual]] of [[black magic]] to drive the [[Stauntonian]] [[peasant]]s into a battle frenzy to strike against the Averginites.<ref name="IoT p.65">[[Islands of Terror]] p.65</ref> Although the occupiers were initially surprised by the counterattack, they quickly rallied against the peasants and wiped them out. Torrence [[hanged]] himself to escape the consequences of his evil. Yet [[the Mists]] captured him and some of the land to create the domain as it is today.<ref name="IoT p.66">[[Islands of Terror]] p.66</ref>

	Over the years, the Avergnites settled in the western half of the domain and built new lives from the ashes of the [[deceased]] Stauntonian peasantry.		Over the years, the Avergnites settled in the western half of the domain and built new lives from the ashes of the [[deceased]] Stauntonian peasantry. As a [[ghost]] [[cursed]] with the inability to affect them, Torrence could do little to stop them.<ref name="IoT p.66">[[Islands of Terror]] p.66</ref>

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	==History==		==History==
	The current people are not of native [[Stauntonian]]]s stock. Rather, they are [[~~Avenrgnite~~]]s, descendants of the [[invader]]s that conquered the [[County of Staunton]], what Staunton Bluffs was before being taken by [[the Mists]].		The current people are not of native [[Stauntonian]]]s stock. Rather, they are [[Avergnite]]s, descendants of the [[invader]]s that conquered the [[County of Staunton]], what Staunton Bluffs was before being taken by [[the Mists]].

	Although seemingly peaceful backwater now, Staunton Bluff's past is one of [[war]]s, bloodshed, and treason. Under the rule of the ambitious [[Count Rupert Bleysmith]]. the County of Staunton waged holy war against the nearby [[Duchy of Avergne]]. Although all his progeny took after him, two Count Rupert's sons, [[Sir Torrence Bleysmith]] and [[Sir August Bleysmith]], viewed each other as particularly bitter rivals.		Although seemingly peaceful backwater now, Staunton Bluff's past is one of [[war]]s, bloodshed, and treason. Under the rule of the ambitious [[Count Rupert Bleysmith]]. the County of Staunton waged holy war against the nearby [[Duchy of Avergne]]. Although all his progeny took after him, two Count Rupert's sons, [[Sir Torrence Bleysmith]] and [[Sir August Bleysmith]], viewed each other as particularly bitter rivals.

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	==History==		==History==
			The current people are not of native [[Stauntonian]]]s stock. Rather, they are [[Avenrgnite]]s, descendants of the [[invader]]s that conquered the [[County of Staunton]], what Staunton Bluffs was before being taken by [[the Mists]].

			Although seemingly peaceful backwater now, Staunton Bluff's past is one of [[war]]s, bloodshed, and treason. Under the rule of the ambitious [[Count Rupert Bleysmith]]. the County of Staunton waged holy war against the nearby [[Duchy of Avergne]]. Although all his progeny took after him, two Count Rupert's sons, [[Sir Torrence Bleysmith]] and [[Sir August Bleysmith]], viewed each other as particularly bitter rivals.

			As Count Rupert rode off to war, he trusted Sir August with keeping things running at home. [[Jealousy]] of this slight drove Torrence to treason, and he conspired with [[Commander Pierre Willis]] against his brother. Torrence lured August and his best men into a trap where Willis proceeded to slaughter them.

			Yet Torrence's [[treachery]] brought upon not only the downfall of his brother but also the downfall of his father's land, as Torrence the [[betrayer]] was [[betrayed]] in return by Willis. The latter led troops into the heart of Staunton, looting and laying waste to everything in their way. Although Torrence escaped, the ][invader]]s easily overran the [[Bleysmith Family]] and captured their castle.

			Torrence slipped away and later used a perverse [[ritual]] of [[black magic]] to drive the [[Stauntonian]] [[peasant]]s into a battle frenzy to strike against the Averginites. Although the occupiers were initially surprised by the counterattack, they quickly rallied against the peasants and wiped them out. Torrence [[hanged]] himself to escape the consequences of his evil. Yet [[the Mists]] captured him and some of the land to create the domain as it is today.

			Over the years, the Avergnites settled in the western half of the domain and built new lives from the ashes of the [[deceased]] Stauntonian peasantry.

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	Originally part of the county of [[Staunton]] in the [[Kingdom of Mourette]], [[Staunton Bluffs]] is now but a tiny, bucolic [[island of terror]] of only four and a half miles on a side.<ref name="IoT p.68">[[Islands of Terror]] p.68</ref> The rustic, uncomplicated lives of Stauton Bluff's citizens ~~belie~~ a history written in [[blood]] and [[treachery]]. Like the land of [[Mordent]], Staunton Bluffs is riddled with the [[ghost]]s of past dark deeds.		Originally part of the county of [[Staunton]] in the [[Kingdom of Mourette]], [[Staunton Bluffs]] is now but a tiny, bucolic [[island of terror]] of only four and a half miles on a side.<ref name="IoT p.68">[[Islands of Terror]] p.68</ref> The rustic, uncomplicated lives of Stauton Bluff's citizens conceal a history written in [[blood]] and [[treachery]]. Like the land of [[Mordent]], Staunton Bluffs is riddled with the [[ghost]]s of past dark deeds.

	Perhaps the worst of the Bluffs' [[spirit]]s is [[Sir Torrence Bleysmith]], the [[darklord]] and hidden ruler of the domain. Although he does not rule in the sense that he openly plays a role in the [[government]] of Staunton Bluffs, both the [[living]] and the [[undead\|dead]] obeys the order he enforces within the domain. Bleysmith resides in [[Castle Stonecrest]], his [[residence]] in life.<ref name="IoT p.71">[[Islands of Terror]] p.71</ref> The [[traitor]]rous [[coward]]ly nature that damned him and his domain continues on in his ghostly state.		Perhaps the worst of the Bluffs' [[spirit]]s is [[Sir Torrence Bleysmith]], the [[darklord]] and hidden ruler of the domain. Although he does not rule in the sense that he openly plays a role in the [[government]] of Staunton Bluffs, both the [[living]] and the [[undead\|dead]] obeys the order he enforces within the domain. Bleysmith resides in [[Castle Stonecrest]], his [[residence]] in life.<ref name="IoT p.71">[[Islands of Terror]] p.71</ref> The [[traitor]]rous [[coward]]ly nature that damned him and his domain continues on in his ghostly state.