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*[[False History]] [[Heinrich von Ostlin]] (then [[mayor]] of [[Helbenik]]) conquered all of the independent city states around him and united them into the nation of Valachan under his rule<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref> | |||
*[[605 BC]] [[Urik von Kharkov]] enters [[Darkon]] through [[the Mists]]. He hears about the immortal power of the [[Kargat]] [[vampire]]s and seeks them out. However, he is en[[slave]]ed as one of their vampiric thralls for two decades.<ref name="Darklords p. 54">[[Darklords]] p.54</ref> | |||
*[[625 BC]] [[Urik von Kharkov]]'s [[vampire]] master is slain. Kharkov flees, casually [[murder]]ing any souls unfortunate to cross his path.<ref name="Darklords p. 54">[[Darklords]] p.54</ref> As a result, [[Valachan]] forms, and he becomes a [[darklord]].<ref name="RLCS p.17">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.17</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.19">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.19</ref> | |||
*[[False History]][[625 BC]] Von Kharkov overthrows Heinrich von Ostlin and assumes the titles of baron and ruler of Valachan.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref> | |||
*[[671 BC]] Baron von Kharkov I encounters the [[Cat of Falkovic]], and the encounter leaves von Kharkov I [[deceased|dead]]. Von Kharkov II takes his place on the throne.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref> In truth, this was a critically failed attempt at destroying the [[nosferatu]] von Kharkov by [[Felkovic]] the [[wizard]]. The price he pays for failure is high, as his [[ghost]] is no longer connected to the statue. Instead, his spirit is trapped in [[Felkovic's Tower|his tower]].<ref name="Gaz IV p. 102">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.102</ref> | |||
*[[680 BC]]-[[730 BC]] The depredations of [[Lady Adeline]] causes several rebellions through out this 50 year timespan.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref> | |||
*[[733 BC]]: [[Vampire]] aspirant [[Beatrice Cargonne]] moves from Richemulot to [[Valachan]] with the hope of becoming a [[vampire]]. She is not successful and opens the [[Inn of Quiet Repose]].<ref name="TPR p. 58">[[The Price of Revenge]], [[Dungeon Magazine]] #42, p.58</ref> | |||
*[[736 BC]] [[The Great Epidemic of 736 BC]], a terrible outbreak of [[White Fever (Hoax)|white fever]] devastates [[Ungrad]].<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref> | |||
*[[740 BC]] [[The Grand Conjunction]] occurs Valachan rotates 90 degrees during this [[event]].<ref name="Gaz IV p. 88">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.88</ref> | |||
[[File:Valachan.png|thumb|Valachan map by the [[MCS]]. ''Note: Since this fan-made map predates 3rd Edition Ravenloft, there are some inconsistencies with the more recent maps.'']] | [[File:Valachan.png|thumb|Valachan map by the [[MCS]]. ''Note: Since this fan-made map predates 3rd Edition Ravenloft, there are some inconsistencies with the more recent maps.'']] | ||
Revision as of 11:01, 24 February 2016
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| Culture Level | Medieval (7)[1] |
| Ecology | Full[1] |
| Climate & Terrain | Temperate forests and hills[1] |
| Year Formed | 625 BC[1] |
| Population | 19.100[1] |
| Races (%) | human 97%, Gnome 2%, Other 1%[1] |
| Languages | Vaasi*, Mordentish, Gnome, Sithican[1] |
| Religions | Yutow, Ezra, Hala[1] |
| Government | Aristocratic Monarchy[1] |
| Ruler(s) | Baron Urik von Kharkov[1] |
| Darklord(s) | Baron Urik von Kharkov[1] |
| Nationality | Valachani |
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This section contains canon info from officially published sources |
Chronology
- False History Heinrich von Ostlin (then mayor of Helbenik) conquered all of the independent city states around him and united them into the nation of Valachan under his rule[2]
- 605 BC Urik von Kharkov enters Darkon through the Mists. He hears about the immortal power of the Kargat vampires and seeks them out. However, he is enslaveed as one of their vampiric thralls for two decades.[3]
- 625 BC Urik von Kharkov's vampire master is slain. Kharkov flees, casually murdering any souls unfortunate to cross his path.[3] As a result, Valachan forms, and he becomes a darklord.[4][5]
- False History625 BC Von Kharkov overthrows Heinrich von Ostlin and assumes the titles of baron and ruler of Valachan.[2]
- 671 BC Baron von Kharkov I encounters the Cat of Falkovic, and the encounter leaves von Kharkov I dead. Von Kharkov II takes his place on the throne.[2] In truth, this was a critically failed attempt at destroying the nosferatu von Kharkov by Felkovic the wizard. The price he pays for failure is high, as his ghost is no longer connected to the statue. Instead, his spirit is trapped in his tower.[6]
- 680 BC-730 BC The depredations of Lady Adeline causes several rebellions through out this 50 year timespan.[2]
- 733 BC: Vampire aspirant Beatrice Cargonne moves from Richemulot to Valachan with the hope of becoming a vampire. She is not successful and opens the Inn of Quiet Repose.[7]
- 736 BC The Great Epidemic of 736 BC, a terrible outbreak of white fever devastates Ungrad.[2]
- 740 BC The Grand Conjunction occurs Valachan rotates 90 degrees during this event.[8]
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References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Gazetteer IV p.87
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Gazetteer IV p.91
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Darklords p.54
- ↑ Ravenloft Third Edition p.17
- ↑ Ravenloft Player's Handbook p.19
- ↑ Gazetteer IV p.102
- ↑ The Price of Revenge, Dungeon Magazine #42, p.58
- ↑ Gazetteer IV p.88
Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue
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Secrets of the Dread Realms |
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Secrets of the Dread Realms - pp8-9 |
