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Descended from [[jewel merchant]]s, the [[Graben Family]] are the effective [[ruler]]s of [[Graben Island]] (albeit distant ones), owning the [[land]] and much of the [[wealth]] of that island.<ref name="Ship of | Descended from [[jewel merchant]]s, the [[Graben Family]] are the effective [[ruler]]s of [[Graben Island]] (albeit distant ones), owning the (unclaimed) [[land]] and much of the [[wealth]] of that island.<ref name="Ship of Horror (Module) p. 44">[[Ship of Horror (Module)]] p. 44</ref> They are also a family of [[Lebendtod]], having originally been [[murdered]] and [[reanimated]] by [[Meredoth]] (see below). Four generations of the long-lived Grabens all reside in the [[Graben Family Estate|on a single family estate]].<ref name="Ship of Horror (Module) p. 44">[[Ship of Horror (Module)]] p. 44</ref> | ||
The Graben Family are [[infamous]] among the people of Graben Island, though [[Grabenite]]s are reluctant to speak ill of the Family. Although the Grabens seen ordinary, it is fortunate that the family is fairly withdrawn. Those whom cozy up to the Family usually meet with unfortunate and [[mysterious]] fates. Only the youngest adult generation and their offspring is seen with any regularity in [[the Village of Graben]], and none ever visit [[Seeheim]] or [[Kirchenheim]].<ref name="Ship of Horror (Module) p. 44">[[Ship of Horror (Module)]] p. 44</ref> | |||
The Grabens are the first [[settler]]s of Graben Island. They alone have the power to grant land to newcomers. They are not necessarily opposed to doing so, but they never grant land near their estate.<ref name="Ships of Horror p.50">[[Ship of Horror (Module]] p.50</ref> Although the family may seem hospitable, there is a dark side beneath their apparent generosity. The Graben Family serve as [[grave robber]]s to gather subjects for [[Meredoth]]'s [[experiment]]s.<ref name="Ship of Horror (Module) p. 49-50">[[Ship of Horror (Module)]] p. 49-50</ref> [[Colin Graben]] usually speaks with any [[foreigner]]s who wish to visit with the Grabens.<ref name="Ships of Horror p.52">[[Ship of Horror (Module]] p.52</ref> | |||
More [[canon]] information on the Graben Family can be found in the "Ship of Horror" module. {{Spec|Although it is likely that many of their number might have been dispatched in that module,}}, authors of later sources have described the family as still being in power in later sources. | |||
===The Graben Family and Meredoth=== | |||
Following the formation of [[Nebligtode]], Meredoth surveyed his domain and discovered the Graben Family. After Meredoth developed a way of making them into the properly subservient [[undead]], Meredoth [[poisoned]] them all in [[The Graben Family Massacre|in a horrible act of mass murder]]. He then commanded them to rule the island on his behalf and to ensure a chain of [[cadaver]]s continually reached [[Todstein]].<ref name="Ships of Horror p.52">[[Ship of Horror (Module]] p.52</ref> | |||
==Noncanon Information== | |||
More information can be found in the [[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]]. In this [[netbook]], the Graben's Family's dark history goes back well before | |||
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Canon Information
Descended from jewel merchants, the Graben Family are the effective rulers of Graben Island (albeit distant ones), owning the (unclaimed) land and much of the wealth of that island.[1] They are also a family of Lebendtod, having originally been murdered and reanimated by Meredoth (see below). Four generations of the long-lived Grabens all reside in the on a single family estate.[1]
The Graben Family are infamous among the people of Graben Island, though Grabenites are reluctant to speak ill of the Family. Although the Grabens seen ordinary, it is fortunate that the family is fairly withdrawn. Those whom cozy up to the Family usually meet with unfortunate and mysterious fates. Only the youngest adult generation and their offspring is seen with any regularity in the Village of Graben, and none ever visit Seeheim or Kirchenheim.[1]
The Grabens are the first settlers of Graben Island. They alone have the power to grant land to newcomers. They are not necessarily opposed to doing so, but they never grant land near their estate.[2] Although the family may seem hospitable, there is a dark side beneath their apparent generosity. The Graben Family serve as grave robbers to gather subjects for Meredoth's experiments.[3] Colin Graben usually speaks with any foreigners who wish to visit with the Grabens.[4]
More canon information on the Graben Family can be found in the "Ship of Horror" module. 
Although it is likely that many of their number might have been dispatched in that module,, authors of later sources have described the family as still being in power in later sources.
The Graben Family and Meredoth
Following the formation of Nebligtode, Meredoth surveyed his domain and discovered the Graben Family. After Meredoth developed a way of making them into the properly subservient undead, Meredoth poisoned them all in in a horrible act of mass murder. He then commanded them to rule the island on his behalf and to ensure a chain of cadavers continually reached Todstein.[4]
Noncanon Information
More information can be found in the Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer. In this netbook, the Graben's Family's dark history goes back well before
Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ship of Horror (Module) p. 44
- ↑ Ship of Horror (Module p.50
- ↑ Ship of Horror (Module) p. 49-50
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ship of Horror (Module p.52
Pages in category "Graben Family"
The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total.
