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==Chronology==
==Chronology==
*[[Mythic History]] [[320 BC]] [[The Pacification]]
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*[[False History]] [[576 BC]] [[Heinrich von Ostlin]] (then [[mayor]] of [[Helbenik]]) conquered all of the independent city states around him and united them into the nation of Valachan under his rule<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref>
*[[Mythic History]] [[320 BC]] [[The Pacification]]<br>
*[[605 BC]] [[Urik von Kharkov]] enters [[Darkon]] through [[the Mists]]. He hears about the immortal power of the [[Kargat]] [[vampire]]s and seeks them out. However, he is en[[slave]]ed as one of their vampiric thralls for two decades.<ref name="Darklords p. 54">[[Darklords]] p.54</ref>
 
*[[625 BC]] [[Urik von Kharkov]]'s [[vampire]] master is slain. Kharkov flees, casually [[murder]]ing any souls unfortunate to cross his path.<ref name="Darklords p. 54">[[Darklords]] p.54</ref> As a result, [[Valachan]] forms, and he becomes a [[darklord]].<ref name="RLCS p.17">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.17</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.19">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.19</ref>
*[[False History]] [[576 BC]] [[Heinrich von Ostlin]] (then [[mayor]] of [[Helbenik]]) conquered all of the independent city states around him and united them into the nation of Valachan under his rule<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref><br>
 
*[[605 BC]] [[Urik von Kharkov]] enters [[Darkon]] through [[the Mists]]. He hears about the immortal power of the [[Kargat]] [[vampire]]s and seeks them out. However, he is en[[slave]]ed as one of their vampiric thralls for two decades.<ref name="Darklords p. 54">[[Darklords]] p.54</ref><br>
 
*[[625 BC]] [[Urik von Kharkov]]'s [[vampire]] master is slain. Kharkov flees, casually [[murder]]ing any souls unfortunate to cross his path.<ref name="Darklords p. 54">[[Darklords]] p.54</ref> As a result, [[Valachan]] forms, and he becomes a [[darklord]].<ref name="RLCS p.17">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.17</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.19">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.19</ref><br>
 
*[[False History]][[625 BC]] Von Kharkov overthrows Heinrich von Ostlin and assumes the titles of baron and ruler of Valachan.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref>
*[[False History]][[625 BC]] Von Kharkov overthrows Heinrich von Ostlin and assumes the titles of baron and ruler of Valachan.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref>
*[[671 BC]] Baron von Kharkov I encounters the [[Cat of Felkovic]], and the encounter leaves von Kharkov I [[deceased|dead]]. Von Kharkov II takes his place on the throne.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref> In truth, this was a critically failed attempt at destroying the [[nosferatu]] von Kharkov by [[Felkovic]] the [[wizard]]. The price he pays for failure is high, as his [[ghost]] is no longer connected to the statue. Instead, his spirit is trapped in [[Felkovic's Tower|his tower]].<ref name="Gaz IV p. 102">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.102</ref>
*[[680 BC]]-[[730 BC]] The depredations of [[Lady Adeline]] causes several rebellions through out this 50 year timespan.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref>
*[[733 BC]]: [[Vampire]] aspirant [[Beatrice Cargonne]] moves from Richemulot to [[Valachan]] with the hope of becoming a [[vampire]]. She is not successful and opens the [[Inn of Quiet Repose]].<ref name="TPR p. 58">[[The Price of Revenge]], [[Dungeon Magazine]] #42, p.58</ref>
*{{netbook-small}}[[734]] or [[735 BC]] [[Theodora Angoriath]], a to-be bride of Baron von Kharkov, attempts to flee Valachan. However, she is caught by her sister, [[Leona Angoriath]], and brought to Valachan. Kharkov's minions execute her. [[Lucius Angoriath]], a former guard of von Kharkov, steals Thedora's [[corpse]] and has Theodora [[:category:reanimated|resurrected]]. The pair surreptitiously flee the domain.<ref name="USS 2002 p. 107, 109">[[Undead Sea Scrolls 2002]] p. 107, 109"; Theodora was executed "almost 21 years ago"</ref>
*[[736 BC]] [[The Great Epidemic of 736 BC]], a terrible outbreak of [[White Fever (Hoax)|white fever]] devastates [[Ungrad]].<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref> This "epidemic" is actually the product of [[Felix Hoyer]]'s gluttonous feedings. He is eventually put down by [[adventurer]]s, but his wife, [[Doctor Antianetta Despini-Hoyer]], survives.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 104">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.104</ref>
*[[740 BC]] [[The Grand Conjunction]] occurs Valachan rotates 90 degrees during this [[event]].<ref name="Gaz IV p. 88">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.88</ref> Another revolt occurs, and Baron von Kharkov barely manages to survive an attempted [[assassination]].<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref>
*{{netbook-small}}[[745 BC]] or [[746 BC]] The [[werepanther]] named [[Rakaj Angoriath|Rakaj]] breaks ranks with the [[Black Leopards]] and flees Valachan. He will eventually meet and join the [[Angoriath Clan]].<ref name="USS 2002 p. 108, 113">[[Undead Sea Scrolls 2002]] p. 109, 113"; Rakaj fled "about 10 years ago"</ref>
*[[757 BC]] [["S"]] awakens in a [[Helbenik]] [[inn]] after blacking out from her confrontation with [[werewolves]] in [[Verbrek]]. She tours and researches Valachan before moving onto [[Sithicus]].<ref name="Gaz IV p. 86, 106">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.86, 106</ref>


*[[671 BC]] Baron von Kharkov I encounters the [[Cat of Felkovic]], and the encounter leaves von Kharkov I [[deceased|dead]]. Von Kharkov II takes his place on the throne.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref> In truth, this was a critically failed attempt at destroying the [[nosferatu]] von Kharkov by [[Felkovic]] the [[wizard]]. The price he pays for failure is high, as his [[ghost]] is no longer connected to the statue. Instead, his spirit is trapped in [[Felkovic's Tower|his tower]].<ref name="Gaz IV p. 102">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.102</ref><br>
*[[680 BC]]-[[730 BC]] The depredations of [[Lady Adeline]] causes several rebellions through out this 50 year timespan.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref><br>
*[[733 BC]]: [[Vampire]] aspirant [[Beatrice Cargonne]] moves from Richemulot to [[Valachan]] with the hope of becoming a [[vampire]]. She is not successful and opens the [[Inn of Quiet Repose]].<ref name="TPR p. 58">[[The Price of Revenge]], [[Dungeon Magazine]] #42, p.58</ref><br>
*{{netbook-small}}[[734]] or [[735 BC]] [[Theodora Angoriath]], a to-be bride of Baron von Kharkov, attempts to flee Valachan. However, she is caught by her sister, [[Leona Angoriath]], and brought to Valachan. Kharkov's minions execute her. [[Lucius Angoriath]], a former guard of von Kharkov, steals Thedora's [[corpse]] and has Theodora [[:category:reanimated|resurrected]]. The pair surreptitiously flee the domain.<ref name="USS 2002 p. 107, 109">[[Undead Sea Scrolls 2002]] p. 107, 109"; Theodora was executed "almost 21 years ago"</ref><br>
*[[736 BC]] [[The Great Epidemic of 736 BC]], a terrible outbreak of [[White Fever (Hoax)|white fever]] devastates [[Ungrad]].<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref> This "epidemic" is actually the product of [[Felix Hoyer]]'s gluttonous feedings. He is eventually put down by [[adventurer]]s, but his wife, [[Doctor Antianetta Despini-Hoyer]], survives.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 104">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.104</ref><br>
*[[740 BC]] [[The Grand Conjunction]] occurs Valachan rotates 90 degrees during this [[event]].<ref name="Gaz IV p. 88">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.88</ref> Another revolt occurs, and Baron von Kharkov barely manages to survive an attempted [[assassination]].<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref><br>
*{{netbook-small}}[[745 BC]] or [[746 BC]] The [[werepanther]] named [[Rakaj Angoriath|Rakaj]] breaks ranks with the [[Black Leopards]] and flees Valachan. He will eventually meet and join the [[Angoriath Clan]].<ref name="USS 2002 p. 108, 113">[[Undead Sea Scrolls 2002]] p. 109, 113"; Rakaj fled "about 10 years ago"</ref><br>
*[[757 BC]] [["S"]] awakens in a [[Helbenik]] [[inn]] after blacking out from her confrontation with [[werewolves]] in [[Verbrek]]. She tours and researches Valachan before moving onto [[Sithicus]].<ref name="Gaz IV p. 86, 106">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.86, 106</ref><br>




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[[File:Valachan.png|thumb|Valachan map by the [[MCS]].  ''Note: Since this fan-made map predates 3rd Edition Ravenloft, there are some inconsistencies with the more recent maps.'']]
[[File:Valachan.png|thumb|Valachan map by the [[MCS]].  ''Note: Since this fan-made map predates 3rd Edition Ravenloft, there are some inconsistencies with the more recent maps.'']]
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Revision as of 09:19, 27 April 2016

Valachan
Culture Level Medieval (7)[1]
Ecology Full[1]
Climate & Terrain Temperate forests and hills[1]
Year Formed 625 BC[1]
Population 19.100[1]
Races (%) human 97%, Gnome 2%, Other 1%[1]
Languages Vaasi*, Mordentish, Gnome, Sithican[1]
Religions Yutow, Ezra, Hala[1]
Government Aristocratic Monarchy[1]
Ruler(s) Baron Urik von Kharkov[1]
Darklord(s) Baron Urik von Kharkov[1]
Nationality Valachani
Analog
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Locations in Valachan
Transportation in Valachan
Inhabitants of Valachan
Former Inhabitants of Valachan
Flora of Valachan
Fauna of Valachan
Native Monsters of Valachan


Chronology

  • False History625 BC Von Kharkov overthrows Heinrich von Ostlin and assumes the titles of baron and ruler of Valachan.[2]
  • 671 BC Baron von Kharkov I encounters the Cat of Felkovic, and the encounter leaves von Kharkov I dead. Von Kharkov II takes his place on the throne.[2] In truth, this was a critically failed attempt at destroying the nosferatu von Kharkov by Felkovic the wizard. The price he pays for failure is high, as his ghost is no longer connected to the statue. Instead, his spirit is trapped in his tower.[6]


Valachan map by the MCS. Note: Since this fan-made map predates 3rd Edition Ravenloft, there are some inconsistencies with the more recent maps.
This page incorporates content from the inactive Mordent Cartographic Society. Used with their express permission.

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Gazetteer IV p.87
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Gazetteer IV p.91
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Darklords p.54
  4. ↑ Ravenloft Third Edition p.17
  5. ↑ Ravenloft Player's Handbook p.19
  6. ↑ Gazetteer IV p.102
  7. ↑ The Price of Revenge, Dungeon Magazine #42, p.58
  8. ↑ Undead Sea Scrolls 2002 p. 107, 109"; Theodora was executed "almost 21 years ago"
  9. ↑ Gazetteer IV p.104
  10. ↑ Gazetteer IV p.88
  11. ↑ Undead Sea Scrolls 2002 p. 109, 113"; Rakaj fled "about 10 years ago"
  12. ↑ Gazetteer IV p.86, 106

Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue

Secrets of the Dread Realms
Ravenloft Third Edition
Domains of Dread

Secrets of the Dread Realms - pp7,55-57
Ravenloft Third Edition - pp17,110,142-143
Domains of Dread - pp44-45
Ravenloft Campaign Setting:Domains and Denizens - p32
Realm of Terror - pp80-81

Secrets of the Dread Realms - pp8-9
Ravenloft Third Edition - inside cover
Domains of Dread - p42
Ravenloft Campaign Setting - poster map
Realm of Terror - poster map

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