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|culture_lvl=[[CL 4|Classical (4)]]<ref name=rlphbp.179>[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.179</ref>
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|terrain=Warm [[forest]], [[hill]]s, and [[mountain]]s<ref name=rlphbp.179 />
|year_formed=
|year_formed=[[670 BC]]<ref name="RLCS p.17">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.17</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.19">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.19</ref>
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|population=27,000<ref name=rlphbp.180>[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.180</ref>
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|religions=[[The Rajian Pantheon]]
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|government=
|government=[[Theocracy|Theocratic]] and [[Aristocracy|Aristocratic]] [[Monarchy]]<ref name=rlphbp.181>[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.181</ref>
|ruler=[[Maharaja Arijani]]
|ruler=[[Maharaja Arijani]]<ref name=rlphbp.181 />
|darklord=[[Maharaja Arijani]]
|darklord=[[Maharaja Arijani]]<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>
|analog=India
|analog=India (Highly Fictionalized)<ref name="WoI p. 3">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 3</ref>
|nationality=[[Rajian]]
|nationality=[[Rajian]]<ref name=rlphbp.180 />
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
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[[File:Sri-Raji1.jpg|thumb|alt=Sri Raji Map By [[lostboy]]|Sri Raji Map By [[lostboy]]]]
[[File:Sri-Raji1.jpg|thumb|alt=Sri Raji Map By [[lostboy]]|Sri Raji Map By [[lostboy]]]]


Sri Raji is a domain in the [[Verduous Lands | Verduous Lands cluster]] ruled by the [[Maharaja Arijani]].
Formerly an [[island of terror]], Sri Raji is a domain in the [[Verdurous Lands | Verdurous Lands cluster]] ruled by the [[Maharaja Arijani]].


The [[Verduous Lands | Verduous Lands cluster]] does not have a [[moon]] with potentially interesting consequences for [[lycanthropes]] having some part of the [[lunar cycle]] as their trigger condition. Equally, there should be no [[tide|tides]].
The [[Verdurous Lands | Verdurous Lands cluster]] does not have a [[moon]] with potentially interesting consequences for [[lycanthropes]] having some part of the [[lunar cycle]] as their trigger condition. Equally, there should be no [[tide|tides]].


==Biology==
==Biology==
Sri Raji is primarily rainforest, and as such contains a rich assortment of tropical plant and animal life. Common threats include tigers and carnivorous plants, such as tri-color fronds.
Sri Raji is primarily rainforest, and as such it contains a rich assortment of tropical plant and animal life. Common threats include tigers and carnivorous plants such as tri-color fronds.


===Flora===
===Flora===
 
*[[Carnivorous Plant]]s<ref name=rddp41 /><ref name="WoI p. 55">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 55</ref>, including [[Nightmare Tree]]<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 21">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 21</ref>
*[[Scarab Caps]]<ref>[[Wicked Garden]], July 2000 Article from [[Dragon Magazine]] #273</ref>


===Fauna===
===Fauna===
*[[Elephant]]<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>
*[[Elephant]]<ref name=rddp41 />
*[[Monkey]]<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>
*[[Monkey]]<ref name=rddp41 />
*[[Snake]]<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>
*[[Snake]]<ref name=rddp41 />
*[[Spider]]<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>
*[[Spider]]<ref name=rddp41 />
*[[Tiger]]<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>
*[[Tiger]]<ref name=rddp41 /><ref name="WoI p. 55" />


===Native Horrors===
===Native Horrors===
*[[Carnivorous Plant]]s<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>
*[[Carnivorous Plant]]s<ref name=rddp41 /><ref name="WoI p. 55" />
*[[Figurine]]s<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium II]] p.38-42</ref><ref>[[Denizens of Dread]] p.75-78</ref>
*[[Figurine]]s<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p.38-42</ref><ref>[[Denizens of Dread]] p.75-78</ref>
*[[Giant Insect]]s<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>
*[[Giant Insect]]s<ref name=rddp41 /><ref name="WoI p. 55" />
*[[Hebi-No-Onna]]s<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium II]] p.55</ref><ref>[[Denizens of Dread]] p.114</ref>
*[[:category:Giant Leech|Giant Leeches]]<ref name="WoI p. 55" />
*[[Naga]]s<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>
*[[Hebi-No-Onna]]s<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p.55</ref><ref>[[Denizens of Dread]] p.114</ref>
*[[Weretiger]]s<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>
*[[Naga]]s<ref name=rddp41 />
*[[Weretiger]]s<ref name=rddp41 />


==Population==
==Population==
Most of the human inhabitants of Sri Raji congregate in three cities, each located surprisingly close to the domain border. A fourth city, [[Mahakala]], is less populated and commonly referred to as "accursed".  
Most of the human inhabitants of Sri Raji congregate in three cities, each located surprisingly close to the domain border. A fourth city, [[Bahru]], is less populated and commonly referred to as "The Accursed City".<ref name="WoI p. 55" />


==Authority==
==Authority==
[[Maharaja Arijani]] is the ruler of this domain, although his power is contested by [[The Stalkers]].
[[Maharaja Arijani]] is the ruler of this domain.<ref name="WoI p.53">[[Web of Illusion]] p.53</ref>  He is supported by [[The Dark Sisters]], although his power is contested by [[The Stalkers]].<ref name="WoI p.57">[[Web of Illusion]] p.57</ref>
 
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==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==
==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==
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Latest revision as of 11:06, 4 April 2026

Sri Raji
Culture Level Classical (4)[1]
Ecology Full[1]
Climate & Terrain Warm forest, hills, and mountains[1]
Year Formed 670 BC[2][3]
Population 27,000[4]
Races (%) Humans 99%, Other 1%[4]
Languages Rajian (Language)[4]
Religions The Rajian Pantheon[4]
Government Theocratic and Aristocratic Monarchy[5]
Ruler(s) Maharaja Arijani[5]
Darklord(s) Maharaja Arijani[6]
Nationality Rajian[4]
Analog India (Highly Fictionalized)[7]
Related Categories
Locations in Sri Raji
Transportation in Sri Raji
Inhabitants of Sri Raji
Former Inhabitants of Sri Raji
Flora of Sri Raji
Fauna of Sri Raji
Native Monsters of Sri Raji

Introduction

Sri Raji Map By lostboy
Sri Raji Map By lostboy

Formerly an island of terror, Sri Raji is a domain in the Verdurous Lands cluster ruled by the Maharaja Arijani.

The Verdurous Lands cluster does not have a moon with potentially interesting consequences for lycanthropes having some part of the lunar cycle as their trigger condition. Equally, there should be no tides.

Biology

Sri Raji is primarily rainforest, and as such it contains a rich assortment of tropical plant and animal life. Common threats include tigers and carnivorous plants such as tri-color fronds.

Flora

Fauna

Native Horrors

Population

Most of the human inhabitants of Sri Raji congregate in three cities, each located surprisingly close to the domain border. A fourth city, Bahru, is less populated and commonly referred to as "The Accursed City".[8]

Authority

Maharaja Arijani is the ruler of this domain.[15] He is supported by The Dark Sisters, although his power is contested by The Stalkers.[16]

References

Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue

Ravenloft Third Edition
Web of Illusion

Secrets of the Dread Realms - p7
Ravenloft Third Edition - pp15,17-18,110,160-162
Ravenloft Campaign Setting:Domains and Denizens - p41
Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium I - p201,237
Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III - pp38-43
Van Richten's Guide to The Created - p12,46
Web of Illusion - pp53-57
Realm of Terror - p85

Ravenloft Third Edition - p160
Ravenloft Campaign Setting - poster map
Web of Illusion - p54, poster map
Realm of Terror - poster map