The RL: PHB set the timeline to 758, although it was a little bare after 755.
Advancing in real-time, it's now 762. So what do you think has happened in the Mists over the last 7 years?
Is Falkovnia gearing-up for a new war?
What about the Twins?
How is Azalin kept busy? What about Strahd?
Any events of note that should be included in a revised timeline?
Timeline events post-758
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Re: Timeline events post-758
Let us not forget all the hints given to us from the adventures of S. between Gaz IV and VJester of the FoS wrote:How is Azalin kept busy?
As for S herself in these last years, I wonder what trouble has she gotten herself into?
"I wouldn't worry too much about the Vistana with the pistols --
If he wanted to kill you, he'd have done it already."
If he wanted to kill you, he'd have done it already."
Late in the year 761, Urik von Kharkov's eyebrows were stolen. He just woke up one night and they were gone. He didn't even notice for like three days. Nobody else in the castle had the nerve to ask him about it.
When in panther form he now has two bald patches above his eyes, which looks even weirder than his eyebrowless human form. He doesn't know whether they're ever going to grow back, or what. It's freaking him out, but there's really nothing obvious he can do about it. Discreet consulation with various sages about vampiric panther eyebrow loss have proven frustratingly inconclusive. He is currently investigating the possibility of illusion magic to create permanent false eyebrows, or perhaps a large hat. (In game terms, apply the "Eyebrowless" template.)
Some in Valachan are whispering that the eyebrows may have left on their own. Any characters who manage to track the eyebrows, or who locate information leading to their recovery or capture, will certainly have a lot of explaining to do.
When in panther form he now has two bald patches above his eyes, which looks even weirder than his eyebrowless human form. He doesn't know whether they're ever going to grow back, or what. It's freaking him out, but there's really nothing obvious he can do about it. Discreet consulation with various sages about vampiric panther eyebrow loss have proven frustratingly inconclusive. He is currently investigating the possibility of illusion magic to create permanent false eyebrows, or perhaps a large hat. (In game terms, apply the "Eyebrowless" template.)
Some in Valachan are whispering that the eyebrows may have left on their own. Any characters who manage to track the eyebrows, or who locate information leading to their recovery or capture, will certainly have a lot of explaining to do.
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I see the Twins publishing another VRG, though they seem to be running low on topics. Other than the Mists and Serial Killers (neither which technically got "published" in Ravenloft) they seem to be down to three choices: sea horrors, aberrations, and celestials. Can anyone add to that list? I'm in a creative slump something bad. 
As for ol' Strahd and Azalin...well, that really depends on what the lich was up to with S. Is he looking for a weakness in Ravenloft's planar fabric by surveying each domain? And what if Strahd finds out? Would he try to horn in on Azalin's plan?
As for ol' Strahd and Azalin...well, that really depends on what the lich was up to with S. Is he looking for a weakness in Ravenloft's planar fabric by surveying each domain? And what if Strahd finds out? Would he try to horn in on Azalin's plan?
"Money is the root of all evil...I think I need more money."
Re: Timeline events post-758
Always! Is there even need to ask?Jester of the FoS wrote: Is Falkovnia gearing-up for a new war?
They're hot! Buy the Weathermay-Foxgrove Twins 759 calendar; now with added sexy lycantrophy!Jester of the FoS wrote: What about the Twins?
They're playing chess by mail. Seriously, I can't really use them in my campaignJester of the FoS wrote: How is Azalin kept busy? What about Strahd?
I always have the feeling they overshadow my PCs...Coltiviamo per tutti un rancore
che ha l'odore del sangue rappreso
ciò che allora chiamammo dolore
è soltanto un discorso sospeso
che ha l'odore del sangue rappreso
ciò che allora chiamammo dolore
è soltanto un discorso sospeso
Re: Timeline events post-758
Sorry, double post
Coltiviamo per tutti un rancore
che ha l'odore del sangue rappreso
ciò che allora chiamammo dolore
è soltanto un discorso sospeso
che ha l'odore del sangue rappreso
ciò che allora chiamammo dolore
è soltanto un discorso sospeso
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763 - Thaok-An forms the first official support group for transgendered Darklords. Sadly, Harkon Lukas, the only other potential member, is unable to attend their first meeting due to the unfortunate nature of his Darklord curse.
764 - A brewer in Paridon markets a sticky, foul tasting spread with apparently exceptional nutritive qualities. The Dark Powers take notice and he is quickly exiled from the demiplane - there are some things even the Dark Powers won't tolerate.
764 - A brewer in Paridon markets a sticky, foul tasting spread with apparently exceptional nutritive qualities. The Dark Powers take notice and he is quickly exiled from the demiplane - there are some things even the Dark Powers won't tolerate.
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On a more serious note, some folks are getting older...
Malus Sceleris hits the big 5-0 and yet he remains the "baby" of the extended Darklords family.
Gabrielle Aderre is the second youngest at 52.
Don't go in those woods alone just yet! Alfred Timothy might be turning 53, but he's not slowing down! Watch out, mankind, Alfred's on the prowl!
Draga Salt-Biter is still a legitimate sea-faring business man after all these years at 60.
Dominic d'Honaire should be 62.
d'Honaire's eternal foe, Rudolph von Aubrecker, should now be 69 and doesn't look a year over 19! Not bad for a disembodied brain in a jar of chemicals.
Ivana and Ivan are 73 each. Ivana has the secret of youth, Ivan doesn't, bully for him...
The Renier sisters celebrate their mutual 74th birthday and haven't lost their groove yet!
Everyone's favourite riverboat captain, Nathan Timothy, is still sporting all of his natural pearly whites at 78.
Isolation isn't going to stop Frantisek Markov from furthering the progress of science even as he reaches age 87.
Praise Zhakata! The esteemed Yagno Petrovna is now a spry 88 years old, thus proving that religious zealotry and worship of a false god is a great way to keep young.
Hazlik's still doing his thing at 89.
Vlad Drakov is keeping busy as the years go by at 97.
You know you can't keep a good man down, let alone two, as Tristen Hiregaard is nearing his first century of existence at 98. Meanwhile, Malken reflects on his 80th year as an active serial killer by penning a controversial book entitled "If I had done it" and crediting Tristen for it.
Dr.Mordenheim turns a venerable 113 and would have celebrated his 90h wedding anniversary the year before, but instead must deal with the fact that his wife Elise has been in a coma for almost 80 years now.
His "son", Adam, becomes an octogenarian in 763, but seeing as how he's made up of dead bodies, it's a bit irrelevant.
"Great Grandfather Wolf" would be a good name for Harkon Lukas who outlives many of his other "mortal" peers at 180.
But look out, Elena Faith-Hold is way ahead of the pack at 195, a born leader as always.
Mind you, I'm only considering "mortal" Darklords, that is those who should, technically, still be "alive" and do not have any special immortality powers per se. In the case of the sexy threesome of middle aged/elderly vixens Jacqueline Renier, Ivana Boritsi and Gabrielle Aderre, this is a tad more complicated. Jacqueline turns into mist when "killed" (brought to 0 HP) whereas Gabrielle and Ivana are forever youthful looking (but what about their inner organs?).
Malus, Tristen, Drakov and d'Honaire also seemingly have similar "youth powers" that slow their ageing.
Malus Sceleris hits the big 5-0 and yet he remains the "baby" of the extended Darklords family.
Gabrielle Aderre is the second youngest at 52.
Don't go in those woods alone just yet! Alfred Timothy might be turning 53, but he's not slowing down! Watch out, mankind, Alfred's on the prowl!
Draga Salt-Biter is still a legitimate sea-faring business man after all these years at 60.
Dominic d'Honaire should be 62.
d'Honaire's eternal foe, Rudolph von Aubrecker, should now be 69 and doesn't look a year over 19! Not bad for a disembodied brain in a jar of chemicals.
Ivana and Ivan are 73 each. Ivana has the secret of youth, Ivan doesn't, bully for him...
The Renier sisters celebrate their mutual 74th birthday and haven't lost their groove yet!
Everyone's favourite riverboat captain, Nathan Timothy, is still sporting all of his natural pearly whites at 78.
Isolation isn't going to stop Frantisek Markov from furthering the progress of science even as he reaches age 87.
Praise Zhakata! The esteemed Yagno Petrovna is now a spry 88 years old, thus proving that religious zealotry and worship of a false god is a great way to keep young.
Hazlik's still doing his thing at 89.
Vlad Drakov is keeping busy as the years go by at 97.
You know you can't keep a good man down, let alone two, as Tristen Hiregaard is nearing his first century of existence at 98. Meanwhile, Malken reflects on his 80th year as an active serial killer by penning a controversial book entitled "If I had done it" and crediting Tristen for it.
Dr.Mordenheim turns a venerable 113 and would have celebrated his 90h wedding anniversary the year before, but instead must deal with the fact that his wife Elise has been in a coma for almost 80 years now.
His "son", Adam, becomes an octogenarian in 763, but seeing as how he's made up of dead bodies, it's a bit irrelevant.
"Great Grandfather Wolf" would be a good name for Harkon Lukas who outlives many of his other "mortal" peers at 180.
But look out, Elena Faith-Hold is way ahead of the pack at 195, a born leader as always.
Mind you, I'm only considering "mortal" Darklords, that is those who should, technically, still be "alive" and do not have any special immortality powers per se. In the case of the sexy threesome of middle aged/elderly vixens Jacqueline Renier, Ivana Boritsi and Gabrielle Aderre, this is a tad more complicated. Jacqueline turns into mist when "killed" (brought to 0 HP) whereas Gabrielle and Ivana are forever youthful looking (but what about their inner organs?).
Malus, Tristen, Drakov and d'Honaire also seemingly have similar "youth powers" that slow their ageing.
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Yeah, I'm missing some names here...
Malocchio Aderre grew up real fast, reaching adulthood well before his current 15 years of age.
Gregor Zolnik is struggling not to be forgotten at 53.
(edited to correct the Dukkar's age)
Malocchio Aderre grew up real fast, reaching adulthood well before his current 15 years of age.
Gregor Zolnik is struggling not to be forgotten at 53.
(edited to correct the Dukkar's age)
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