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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Bluebeard was the ruler of a small [[domain|nation]] from an unknown world. His rule was considered just and fair, and as a [[ruler]] he was considered to be quite generous. Unfortunately for him, he was an incredibly ugly man -- a blue-tinted beard and all -- which to his credit, he overcame with his own charms and being incredibly wealthy didn't hurt either. Despite all of his good qualities, however, Bluebeard could not achieve a lasting marriage.<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)|Darklords]] p.23<ref> | Bluebeard was the ruler of a small [[domain|nation]] from an unknown world. His rule was considered just and fair, and as a [[ruler]] he was considered to be quite generous. Unfortunately for him, he was an incredibly ugly man -- a blue-tinted beard and all -- which to his credit, he overcame with his own charms and being incredibly wealthy didn't hurt either. Despite all of his good qualities, however, Bluebeard could not achieve a lasting marriage.<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)|Darklords]] p.23</ref> | ||
He would find a woman to marry, and soon after the wedding he would leave the castle for a time, handing its care over to his new wife. He would give her a set of keys to every door in the castle, and pointing out the one special golden key which opened a room at the very top floor. His instruction was to never open that particular door, with vague consequences. So far none of his wives have been able to overcome this temptation; and when they did open the door they found his grisly collection of former wives, hung up by meathooks with their throats slit. By opening the door, the key -- which was magical in nature -- would have a bloody mark that would appear that could not be removed except by Bluebeard himself. He would return to the castle soon after, and demand to see the keys. If the woman had given into temptation (which each invariably did), she would then share the fate as the other women in the room. [[Marcella]] was his fourth wife and victim. Her death was not the final, but eventually Bluebear's repeated [[murder]]s brought [[Blaustein]] into [[Ravenloft]]<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)|Darklords]] p.23-24<ref> | He would find a woman to marry, and soon after the wedding he would leave the castle for a time, handing its care over to his new wife. He would give her a set of keys to every door in the castle, and pointing out the one special golden key which opened a room at the very top floor. His instruction was to never open that particular door, with vague consequences. So far none of his wives have been able to overcome this temptation; and when they did open the door they found his grisly collection of former wives, hung up by meathooks with their throats slit. By opening the door, the key -- which was magical in nature -- would have a bloody mark that would appear that could not be removed except by Bluebeard himself. He would return to the castle soon after, and demand to see the keys. If the woman had given into temptation (which each invariably did), she would then share the fate as the other women in the room. [[Marcella]] was his fourth wife and victim. Her death was not the final, but eventually Bluebear's repeated [[murder]]s brought [[Blaustein]] into [[Ravenloft]]<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)|Darklords]] p.23-24</ref> | ||
==Current Sketch== | ==Current Sketch== | ||
After becoming a [[darklord]], Bluebeard was gifted by the [[Dark Powers]] with a minor charisma increase, which does not make him handsome by any means but does not leave him as ugly as he once was.<ref>{{Citation Needed}}</ref> He is also able to perfectly detect any [[lie]].<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)|Darklords]] p.26<ref> | After becoming a [[darklord]], Bluebeard was gifted by the [[Dark Powers]] with a minor charisma increase, which does not make him handsome by any means but does not leave him as ugly as he once was.<ref>{{Citation Needed}}</ref> He is also able to perfectly detect any [[lie]].<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)|Darklords]] p.26</ref> | ||
He is still the de facto leader of Blaustein, although his rule was twisted to be even more [[sadist]]ic. Simply displeasing him is a death sentence, yet the populace still holds him in incredibly high regard. This is because he also has complete control over their memories, and freely erases or rewrites their recollections of his atrocities.<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)|Darklords]] p.24-25<ref> | He is still the de facto leader of Blaustein, although his rule was twisted to be even more [[sadist]]ic. Simply displeasing him is a death sentence, yet the populace still holds him in incredibly high regard. This is because he also has complete control over their memories, and freely erases or rewrites their recollections of his atrocities.<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)|Darklords]] p.24-25</ref> | ||
He is unable to marry any women who are native to Blaustein, as their visages always twist to the posthumous appearance of one of his dead wives. This [[curse]] does not affect women who were born foreign of Blaustein, and Bluebeard along with this subjects are always on the constant lookout for any attractive women who fit this criteria. [[Lorel]], an [[outlander]] he grabbed through [[the Mists]], was his latest wife (and [[victim]].)<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)|Darklords]] p.25-26<ref> | He is unable to marry any women who are native to Blaustein, as their visages always twist to the posthumous appearance of one of his dead wives. This [[curse]] does not affect women who were born foreign of Blaustein, and Bluebeard along with this subjects are always on the constant lookout for any attractive women who fit this criteria. [[Lorel]], an [[outlander]] he grabbed through [[the Mists]], was his latest wife (and [[victim]].)<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)|Darklords]] p.25-26</ref> | ||
Bluebeard is also haunted by the [[ghost | ghosts]] of the wives he killed. Every third night must be spent in his castle in order to sleep, and he always awakes to the frightening caress of the [[ghost|specters]] of his [[murdered]] wives. Like his subjects, they are utterly [[devoted]] to him, yet in the most twisted way possible. While he considers this distressing, it has not stopped him from sending another wife to the same fate.<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)|Darklords]] p.25-26<ref> | Bluebeard is also haunted by the [[ghost | ghosts]] of the wives he killed. Every third night must be spent in his castle in order to sleep, and he always awakes to the frightening caress of the [[ghost|specters]] of his [[murdered]] wives. Like his subjects, they are utterly [[devoted]] to him, yet in the most twisted way possible. While he considers this distressing, it has not stopped him from sending another wife to the same fate.<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)|Darklords]] p.25-26</ref> | ||
It is currently unknown if he has any dealings with any other nation or darklord, at least beyond welcoming in his harbour ships including those engaged in piracy. | It is currently unknown if he has any dealings with any other nation or darklord, at least beyond welcoming in his harbour ships including those engaged in piracy. | ||
==Stats== | ==Stats== | ||
[[2nd Edition]]: male [[human]] [[fighter]] 5, [[Lawful Evil]]<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)|Darklords]] p.26<ref> | [[2nd Edition]]: male [[human]] [[fighter]] 5, [[Lawful Evil]]<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)|Darklords]] p.26</ref> | ||
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Bluebeard is the darklord of the island nation of Blaustein, located well off the coast of Dementlieu in the Sea of Sorrows. He resides in Castle Bluebeard, and unlike many darklords, he is beloved by his subjects.
Biography
Bluebeard was the ruler of a small nation from an unknown world. His rule was considered just and fair, and as a ruler he was considered to be quite generous. Unfortunately for him, he was an incredibly ugly man -- a blue-tinted beard and all -- which to his credit, he overcame with his own charms and being incredibly wealthy didn't hurt either. Despite all of his good qualities, however, Bluebeard could not achieve a lasting marriage.[1]
He would find a woman to marry, and soon after the wedding he would leave the castle for a time, handing its care over to his new wife. He would give her a set of keys to every door in the castle, and pointing out the one special golden key which opened a room at the very top floor. His instruction was to never open that particular door, with vague consequences. So far none of his wives have been able to overcome this temptation; and when they did open the door they found his grisly collection of former wives, hung up by meathooks with their throats slit. By opening the door, the key -- which was magical in nature -- would have a bloody mark that would appear that could not be removed except by Bluebeard himself. He would return to the castle soon after, and demand to see the keys. If the woman had given into temptation (which each invariably did), she would then share the fate as the other women in the room. Marcella was his fourth wife and victim. Her death was not the final, but eventually Bluebear's repeated murders brought Blaustein into Ravenloft[2]
Current Sketch
After becoming a darklord, Bluebeard was gifted by the Dark Powers with a minor charisma increase, which does not make him handsome by any means but does not leave him as ugly as he once was.[3] He is also able to perfectly detect any lie.[4]
He is still the de facto leader of Blaustein, although his rule was twisted to be even more sadistic. Simply displeasing him is a death sentence, yet the populace still holds him in incredibly high regard. This is because he also has complete control over their memories, and freely erases or rewrites their recollections of his atrocities.[5]
He is unable to marry any women who are native to Blaustein, as their visages always twist to the posthumous appearance of one of his dead wives. This curse does not affect women who were born foreign of Blaustein, and Bluebeard along with this subjects are always on the constant lookout for any attractive women who fit this criteria. Lorel, an outlander he grabbed through the Mists, was his latest wife (and victim.)[6]
Bluebeard is also haunted by the ghosts of the wives he killed. Every third night must be spent in his castle in order to sleep, and he always awakes to the frightening caress of the specters of his murdered wives. Like his subjects, they are utterly devoted to him, yet in the most twisted way possible. While he considers this distressing, it has not stopped him from sending another wife to the same fate.[7]
It is currently unknown if he has any dealings with any other nation or darklord, at least beyond welcoming in his harbour ships including those engaged in piracy.
Stats
2nd Edition: male human fighter 5, Lawful Evil[8]
References
Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue
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