Bluebeard

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. He is also able to perfectly detect any lie.<ref>Darklords p.26<ref>

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.<ref>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 p.25-26<ref>

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.<ref>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.

Stats

2nd Edition: male human fighter 5, Lawful Evil<ref>Darklords p.26<ref>

Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue

		Ravenloft Third Edition Domains of Dread Darklords
		Darklords - p26
		Ravenloft Third Edition - p138 Domains of Dread - p73 Tales of Ravenloft:Sight and Sound - pp144-156 Darklords - pp22-25