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|religions= | |religions=[[Erathis]], [[the Raven Queen]] | ||
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Graefmotte is one of the [[Shadowfell domain]]s detailed in the [[4th Edition]] era of [[online]] [[Dragon Magazine]] (#375). As such, it is a domain existing with the Shadowfell and not directly connected to the canon of the [[Demiplane of Dread]] as it existed in [[2nd Edition]] and [[3rd Edition]]. | |||
==Introduction== | |||
The formation of Graefmotte occurred in the context of the [[gnoll]] [[invasion]] that felled [[Nerath]] in the [[Points of Light]] implied setting for [[4th Edition]]. Lord Durven Graef, the future [[darklord]] of Graefmotte the domain, was a noble lord of a stretch of Nerath's [[frontier]]. Graefmotte's [[coward]]ice made him [[disloyal]] to the crown, forbidding his son, [[Geoffrey Graef]], to leave for [[war]] against the gnolls. Repeated arguments eventually escalated to physical fisticuffs, ending with the felling of Geoffrey. Driven [[mad]] by the experience, Darven's neglect let gnoll [[invader]]s break in and overwhelm the Village of Graefmotte. When Darven gathered his forces, the gnolls were driven away, but he was mortally wounded. [[the Mists]] came in and took Darven Graef and his people to [[the Shadowfell]]. | |||
Graefmotte exists as an echo of the decimated and empty [[ruin]]s of its equivalent in the material plane. Unlike the original Graefmotte, the Shadowfell Domain has several generations living within its bleak confines. | |||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Resources are short in Graefmotte, domesticated [[animal]]s nonexistent, and even [[fauna|wildlife]] few and far between, having been nearly driven to extinction by [[starving]] townspeople. In addition to [[undead]], [[Gnolls]] and other savage [[humanoid]]s stalk the dark recesses looking for [[prey]], as do degenerate [[human]]s who have turned to [[cannibalism]]. | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
The bleak [[pine]] trees of the [[Ill Wood]] surround the [[Village of Graefmotte]] in a [[valley]] surrounded by the [[Gloomcrag Mountains]]. This land is so remote it is only the rare [[traveler]] that comes into town. | |||
===Population | ===Population Distribution=== | ||
430 living souls in the [[Village of Graefmotte]] (does not include [[undead]], many whom dwell in the [[underground]] below the village. | |||
====Towns==== | ====Towns==== | ||
[[Village of Graefmotte]] | |||
==Authority== | ==Authority== | ||
[[Lord Durven Graef]] is the leader of Graefmotte. Being a [[dictator]] in practice, he rules harshly with no tolerance for disobedience or disagreement. | |||
==Language & Culture== | ==Language & Culture== | ||
[[Common]] | |||
==Adventure Hooks== | ==Adventure Hooks== | ||
See [[Dragon Magazine]] #375 p. 75-76 | |||
{{hub}} | |||
The group of [[fan]]s known as [[the Fraternity of Shadows (Real World) have made this domain part of [[the Hub]] | |||
[[Category: Domain]][[Category: Shadowfell Domain]][[Category:The Hub]] | [[Category: Domain]][[Category: Shadowfell Domain]][[Category:The Hub]] | ||
Revision as of 23:21, 29 October 2016
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| Culture Level | xxx |
| Ecology | xxx |
| Climate & Terrain | Forest, mountains |
| Year Formed | xxx |
| Population | 430 living souls in the Village of Graefmotte. |
| Races (%) | Humans, halflings, half-elves, Shadar-Kai |
| Languages | xxx |
| Religions | Erathis, the Raven Queen |
| Government | Despotism |
| Ruler(s) | Lord Durven Graef |
| Darklord(s) | Lord Durven Graef |
| Nationality | |
| Analog | xxx |
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This section contains canon info from officially published sources |
Graefmotte is one of the Shadowfell domains detailed in the 4th Edition era of online Dragon Magazine (#375). As such, it is a domain existing with the Shadowfell and not directly connected to the canon of the Demiplane of Dread as it existed in 2nd Edition and 3rd Edition.
Introduction
The formation of Graefmotte occurred in the context of the gnoll invasion that felled Nerath in the Points of Light implied setting for 4th Edition. Lord Durven Graef, the future darklord of Graefmotte the domain, was a noble lord of a stretch of Nerath's frontier. Graefmotte's cowardice made him disloyal to the crown, forbidding his son, Geoffrey Graef, to leave for war against the gnolls. Repeated arguments eventually escalated to physical fisticuffs, ending with the felling of Geoffrey. Driven mad by the experience, Darven's neglect let gnoll invaders break in and overwhelm the Village of Graefmotte. When Darven gathered his forces, the gnolls were driven away, but he was mortally wounded. the Mists came in and took Darven Graef and his people to the Shadowfell.
Graefmotte exists as an echo of the decimated and empty ruins of its equivalent in the material plane. Unlike the original Graefmotte, the Shadowfell Domain has several generations living within its bleak confines.
Biology
Resources are short in Graefmotte, domesticated animals nonexistent, and even wildlife few and far between, having been nearly driven to extinction by starving townspeople. In addition to undead, Gnolls and other savage humanoids stalk the dark recesses looking for prey, as do degenerate humans who have turned to cannibalism.
Geography
The bleak pine trees of the Ill Wood surround the Village of Graefmotte in a valley surrounded by the Gloomcrag Mountains. This land is so remote it is only the rare traveler that comes into town.
Population Distribution
430 living souls in the Village of Graefmotte (does not include undead, many whom dwell in the underground below the village.
Towns
Authority
Lord Durven Graef is the leader of Graefmotte. Being a dictator in practice, he rules harshly with no tolerance for disobedience or disagreement.
Language & Culture
Adventure Hooks
See Dragon Magazine #375 p. 75-76
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This section contains FoS-canon info, from Fraternity of Shadows (non-netbook) projects |
The group of fans known as [[the Fraternity of Shadows (Real World) have made this domain part of the Hub
