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	Baron Peto Casse is a major character from the Ravenloft product line novel [[Baroness of Blood]]. By his bloodline of the [[Casse Family]], he was the [[baron]] of the [[outlander land]] of [[Sundell]]. By [[conquest]], he also became the [[ruler]] of [[Kislova]]. However, since the latter land became an [[island of terror]], he has been fully [[incapacitated]], and his wife, [[Baroness Ilsabet Obour]], has ruled in stead. In fact, his continued existence is part of ~~Obour~~'s [[curse]], in that he ensures she will never rule Kislova in her own name or of her own authority.		Baron Peto Casse is a major character from the Ravenloft product line novel [[Baroness of Blood]]. By his bloodline of the [[Casse Family]], he was the [[baron]] of the [[outlander land]] of [[Sundell]]. By [[conquest]], he also became the [[ruler]] of [[Kislova]]. However, since the latter land became an [[island of terror]], he has been fully [[incapacitated]], and his wife, [[Baroness Ilsabet Obour]], has ruled in his stead. In fact, his continued existence is part of Ilsabet's [[curse]], in that he ensures she will never rule Kislova in her own name or under her own authority.

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Before rule of Kislova===		===Before rule of Kislova===
	Baron Peto Casse is the son of the [[Widow Casse]] and a [[deceased]] father of [[unnamed\|unspecified name]]. He was an [[:category:Impulsive\|Impulsive]] youth and ruled as such, but ten years of hard experience tempered his brazenness and taught him to heed his father's [[advisor]]s. Baron Peto played it safe by keeping Sundell neutral in the [[Kislovan Civil War]]s<ref>[[Baroness of Blood]] p. 36-38</ref> until he received word ~~fro~~ Kislovan [[rebel]]s that [[Baron Janosk Obour]] was planning an [[invasion of Sundell]]. So forewarned, Baron Peto led the troops of Sundell to a decisive victory against an army of invaders already weakened and wearied by fighting Kislovan rebels. Peto then led his troops to invade Kislova, all the way to its [[capital]] of [[Nimbus Castle]].<ref>BoB p. 29-35</ref>		Baron Peto Casse is the son of the [[Widow Casse]] and a [[deceased]] father of [[unnamed\|unspecified name]]. He was an [[:category:Impulsive\|Impulsive]] youth and ruled as such, but ten years of hard experience tempered his brazenness and taught him to heed his father's [[advisor]]s. Baron Peto played it safe by keeping Sundell neutral in the [[Kislovan Civil War]]s<ref>[[Baroness of Blood]] p. 36-38</ref> until he received word from Kislovan [[rebel]]s that [[Baron Janosk Obour]] was planning an [[invasion of Sundell]]. So forewarned, Baron Peto led the troops of Sundell to a decisive victory against an army of invaders already weakened and wearied from fighting Kislovan rebels. Peto then led his troops to invade Kislova, all the way to its [[capital]] of [[Nimbus Castle]].<ref>BoB p. 29-35</ref>

	At Nimbus Castle, Peto met with the older Janosk. In defeat, Baron Janosk demonstrated a brave face. Janosk brokered a deal to accept [[execution]] in return for [[Baron Peto Casse]] swearing to spare his allies and his family. Although Peto would~~'ve~~ spared him, Baron Janosk insisted upon being [[decapitated]] in order to preserve face for his family in the eyes of the people. Mihael Obour became his [[heir]] in power, but [[Ilsabet Obour]] became his heir in ruthlessness and intellect. Janosk entrusted his revenge upon Peto to Islabet.<ref>BoB p. 36-40</ref> All of the Obours, save for Ilsabet Obour, swore [[oath]]s of [[loyal]]ty to Peto, and he Peto placed Mihael upon the throne to rule on Peto's behalf.<ref>BoB p. 41-50</ref>		At Nimbus Castle, Peto met with the older Janosk. In defeat, Baron Janosk demonstrated a brave face. Janosk brokered a deal to accept [[execution]] in return for [[Baron Peto Casse]] swearing to spare his allies and his family. Although Peto would have spared him, Baron Janosk insisted upon being [[decapitated]] in order to preserve face for his family in the eyes of the people. Mihael Obour became his [[heir]] in power, but [[Ilsabet Obour]] became his heir in ruthlessness and intellect. Janosk entrusted his revenge upon Peto to Islabet.<ref>BoB p. 36-40</ref> All of the Obours, save for Ilsabet Obour, swore [[oath]]s of [[loyal\|loyalty]] to Peto, and Peto placed Mihael upon the throne to rule on Peto's behalf.<ref>BoB p. 41-50</ref>

	===Love for [[Marishka Obour]]===		===Love for [[Marishka Obour]]===
	Eventually, Peto courted [[Marishka Obour]], eldest child of Janosk, and they were to be [[married]]. Ilsabet charged Marishka to never ~~let him~~ fall in love with Peto, their father's [[executioner]].<ref>BoB p. 74-77</ref>. Despite Ilsabet's admonishment, Peto and Marishka did fall in with each other. Ilsabet went on pilgrimage to see [[Sagesse]] of what was to become of her love with Peto, and Sagesse told her that she would not live long, but she could live as she pleased and do what she wanted during that time.<ref>p. 92-97</ref> On an outing with Marishka, Ilsabet [[poisoned]] Marishka's [[horse]] with a neurotoxin. The ensuing riding accident left Marishka critically injured and bed-ridden. Back in [[Nimbus Castle]], Ilsabet slowly poisoned Marishka to death under the guise of nursing her and attending to her emotional needs. Although Ilsabet came to admire and bond Marishka like never before, Ilsabet went through with the [[murder]]. On death's door, Marishka and Peto became [[married]] in order to make her last few moments as enjoyable as possible.<ref>BoB p. 106-124</ref>		Eventually, Peto courted [[Marishka Obour]], eldest child of Janosk, and they were to be [[married]]. Ilsabet charged Marishka to never fall in love with Peto, their father's [[executioner]].<ref>BoB p. 74-77</ref>. Despite Ilsabet's admonishment, Peto and Marishka did fall in love with each other. Ilsabet went on a pilgrimage to see [[Sagesse]] of what was to become of her love with Peto, and Sagesse told her that she would not live long, but she could live as she pleased and do what she wanted during that time.<ref>p. 92-97</ref> On an outing with Marishka, Ilsabet [[poisoned]] Marishka's [[horse]] with a neurotoxin. The ensuing riding accident left Marishka critically injured and bed-ridden. Back in [[Nimbus Castle]], Ilsabet slowly poisoned Marishka to death under the guise of nursing her and attending to her emotional needs. Although Ilsabet came to admire and bond with Marishka like never before, Ilsabet went through with the [[murder]]. On death's door, Marishka and Peto became [[married]] in order to make her last few moments as enjoyable as possible.<ref>BoB p. 106-124</ref>

	Following her death, Marishka was not [[cremated]], at her request. She wished to be [[buried]], so Peto ordered the construction of a [[marble]] [[tomb]] for her. [[Marishka Obour's Tomb]] came to be thought of as a [[haunted]] place, watched over by the [[Kislovan Werewolf Ghost\|ghost of a werewolf]]<ref>BoB p. 124-125, 140-141</ref>, bidden to watch over it until a great wrong had been righted.		Following her death, Marishka was not [[cremated]], at her request. She wished to be [[buried]], so Peto ordered the construction of a [[marble]] [[tomb]] for her. [[Marishka Obour's Tomb]] came to be thought of as a [[haunted]] place, watched over by the [[Kislovan Werewolf Ghost\|ghost of a werewolf]]<ref>BoB p. 124-125, 140-141</ref>, bidden to watch over it until a great wrong had been righted.

	===Ilsabet's Machinations===		===Ilsabet's Machinations===
	To prepare for her vengeance, Ilsabet caused the deaths of many (incidentally or on purpose) ~~of many~~, mostly through (and some to further enhance) her developing knowledge of [[poison]]s. Her casualty list included (but was not limited to) both siblings and personal servants. Though she avoided [[punishment]] by temporal authorities, her actions did not go without repercussion. The deaths (or more accurately, the [[pain]] and [[fear]]) she caused alleviated the wasting sickness, making her healthier and more [[beautiful]], albeit temporarily. However, she became [[haunted]] by the [[ghost]]s of those she [[murdered]], particularly Marishka's ghost. She heeded not their warnings of doom she was wreaking upon her family, her country, and even herself. As her kills reached higher proportions, an increasing veil of [[mist]] began enveloping [[Nimbus Castle]] and the surrounding land.<ref>BoB throughout</ref>		To prepare for her vengeance, Ilsabet caused the deaths of many (incidentally or on purpose) people, mostly through (and some to further enhance) her developing knowledge of [[poison]]s. Her casualty list included (but was not limited to) both siblings and personal servants. Though she avoided [[punishment]] by temporal authorities, her actions did not go without repercussion. The deaths (or more accurately, the [[pain]] and [[fear]]) she caused alleviated the wasting sickness, making her healthier and more [[beautiful]], albeit temporarily. However, she became [[haunted]] by the [[ghost]]s of those she [[murdered]], particularly Marishka's ghost. She heeded not their warnings of the doom she was wreaking upon her family, her country, and even herself. As her kills reached higher proportions, an increasing veil of [[mist]] began enveloping [[Nimbus Castle]] and the surrounding land.<ref>BoB throughout</ref>

	ilsabet's blooming attractiveness earned her the attention of Baron in the ~~monts Peto~~ following Marishka's demise, and he gradually fell in love with her stronger spirit. Although against Ilsabet's initial wishes, she eventually came around to marrying him, if only to better wreak her vengeance and to gain control over both Sundell and Kislova.<ref>BoB p. 138-146, 175-179</ref> Some time later, Ilsabet gave birth a single child, [[Lekai]], though this may not have been the child of Peto. On the sly, Ilsabet held an adulterous relationship with [[Lord Jorani]] her mentor and attempted to use a herbal concoction to ensure she carried Lord Jorani's child. (In truth, the herbal concoction was ineffective.)<ref>BoB p. 192-195, 246-249, 294</ref>		ilsabet's blooming attractiveness earned her the attention of Baron Peto in the months following Marishka's demise, and he gradually fell in love with her stronger spirit. Although against Ilsabet's initial wishes, she eventually came around to marrying him, if only to better wreak her vengeance and to gain control over both Sundell and Kislova.<ref>BoB p. 138-146, 175-179</ref> Some time later, Ilsabet gave birth to a single child, [[Lekai]], though this may not have been the child of Peto. On the sly, Ilsabet held an adulterous relationship with [[Lord Jorani]], her mentor, and attempted to use a herbal concoction to ensure she carried Lord Jorani's child. (In truth, the herbal concoction was ineffective.)<ref>BoB p. 192-195, 246-249, 294</ref>

	As time passed, Peto gradually become more suspicious of Ilsabet's sinister activities, and relations between the pair began to ~~decay~~</ref> p. 226-230, 235-239, 248-251</ref> As Peto planned to take Lekai away back to [[Shadow Castle]], he fell victim to a [[poison]] left by Ilsabet, rendering him [[helpless]] and [[paralyzed]] in a quicker time than she expected. Islabet feigned to lovingly stay by ~~his~~ side and care for him but was instead slowly killing him. Jorani at last reached the limit of his loyalty to Ilsabet and began administering slow restorative cures to Peto. However, he did this on the condition that Peto never hurt or accuse Ilsabet, only doing enough to ensure she never [[killed]] again.<ref>BoB p. 261-283</ref>		As time passed, Peto gradually become more suspicious of Ilsabet's sinister activities, and relations between the pair began to deteriorate.</ref> p. 226-230, 235-239, 248-251</ref> As Peto planned to take Lekai away back to [[Shadow Castle]], he fell victim to a [[poison]] left by Ilsabet, rendering him [[helpless]] and [[paralyzed]] in a quicker time than she expected. Islabet feigned to lovingly stay by Peto's side and care for him, but was instead slowly killing him. Jorani at last reached the limit of his loyalty to Ilsabet and began administering slow restorative cures to Peto. However, he did this on the condition that Peto never hurt or accuse Ilsabet, only doing enough to ensure she never [[killed]] again.<ref>BoB p. 261-283</ref>

	===Peto is [[murdered]] and Lekai disappears===		===Peto is [[murdered]] and Lekai disappears===
	When [[Shaul]] suspected Ilsabet's involvement and organized a rescue for Baron Peto, Ilsabet threatened the life of Lekai. If Peto was taken away, their son's life would be forfeit. Shaul gave in, but [[the Mists]] reached past Nimbus Castle for the first time, down into [[Pirie]] and beyond. In the billowing fog, Lord Jorani rode to the castle after an absence. Warmly received by Ilsabet, he asked her to dismiss the guards (save for a weakened Shaul, badly beaten by Nimbus Castle guards). As Shaul held Ilsabet at bay and [[Sagra]] held Lekai, Jorani administered a reviving stimulant to Peto, much to Ilsabet's surprise and chagrin. Peto again moved, and Jorani revealed to Ilsabet that, despite her plans, chances were greater for Lekai to be Peto's child rather than Jorani's.<ref>BoB p. 288-296</ref>		When [[Shaul]] suspected Ilsabet's involvement and organized a rescue for Baron Peto, Ilsabet threatened the life of Lekai. If Peto was taken away, their son's life would be forfeit. Shaul gave in, but [[the Mists]] reached past Nimbus Castle for the first time, down into [[Pirie]] and beyond. In the billowing fog, Lord Jorani rode to the castle after an absence. Warmly received by Ilsabet, he asked her to dismiss the guards (save for a weakened Shaul, badly beaten by Nimbus Castle guards). As Shaul held Ilsabet at bay and [[Sagra]] held Lekai, Jorani administered a reviving stimulant to Peto, much to Ilsabet's surprise and chagrin. Peto again moved, and Jorani revealed to Ilsabet that, despite her plans, chances were greater for Lekai to be Peto's child rather than Jorani's.<ref>BoB p. 288-296</ref>

	~~Revolted~~ with [[hatred]] for the likely son of Peto, ~~she~~ said nothing when the monstrous [[spider]] she had developed her [[web poison]] from approached Lekai. However, Peto also saw the spider and shouted. Shaul raced to save the child but perished against the poisonous [[web]] of the spider, as did Jorani. [[Sagra]] escaped into the Mists with the child. Blocked from immediate pursuit by the [[ghost]] of Marishka, Ilsabet revived her (if she were to have it) lover Jorani as an alchemical vampire and used him to complete her vengeance against Peto. The baroness would rule under her own power<ref>BoB p. 296-298</ref>		Filled with [[hatred]] for the likely son of Peto, Ilsabet said nothing when the monstrous [[spider]] she had developed her [[web poison]] from approached Lekai. However, Peto also saw the spider and shouted. Shaul raced to save the child, but perished against the poisonous [[web]] of the spider, as did Jorani. [[Sagra]] escaped into the Mists with the child. Blocked from immediate pursuit by the [[ghost]] of Marishka, Ilsabet revived her (if she were to have it) lover Jorani as an alchemical vampire and used him to complete her vengeance against Peto. The baroness would rule under her own power<ref>BoB p. 296-298</ref>

	In the aftermath of the confrontation, Peto was [[dead]], [[exsanguinated]] by the vampire Jorani. However, Ilsabet never found her child, only the [[corpse]] of Sagra, [[killed]] by a great fall from the rise over the [[Arvid River]]. When she returned, she found Peto was once again alive if paralyzed, as if ~~nothing~~ he'd never been murdered. Dismissing the guests and medical experts tending to him, she [[decapitated]] him, but he was alive once again the next morning, as will forever be. Deprived of her vengeance and her loved ones, Ilsabet blamed a [[curse]] levied on her by Sagesse the Seer in revenge for her murder.<ref>BoB p. 299-307</ref>		In the aftermath of the confrontation, Peto was [[dead]], [[exsanguinated]] by the vampire Jorani. However, Ilsabet never found her child, only the [[corpse]] of Sagra, [[killed]] by a great fall from the rise over the [[Arvid River]]. When she returned, she found Peto was once again alive if paralyzed, as if he'd never been murdered. Dismissing the guests and medical experts tending to him, she [[decapitated]] him, but he was alive once again the next morning, as he will forever be. Deprived of her vengeance and her loved ones, Ilsabet blamed a [[curse]] levied on her by Sagesse the Seer in revenge for her murder.<ref>BoB p. 299-307</ref>

	==Current Sketch==		==Current Sketch==
	Baron Peto lies in a state of virtual [[immortality]], brought back each morning if he is [[killed]]. Yet he is also permanently [[incapacitated]], able to see ~~his~~ and witness his environment but not move or meaningfully communicate in ~~anyway~~. His continued existence is part of Ilsabet's [[curse]], for she will never have the political power to assume rule as more than a proxy for her husband.		Baron Peto lies in a state of virtual [[immortality]], brought back each morning if he is [[killed]]. Yet he is also permanently [[incapacitated]], able to see and witness his environment, but not to move or meaningfully communicate in any way. His continued existence is part of Ilsabet's [[curse]], for she will never have the political power to assume rule as more than a proxy for her husband.

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Before rule of Kislova===		===Before rule of Kislova===
	Baron Peto Casse is the son of the [[Widow Casse]] and a [[deceased]] father of [[unnamed\|unspecified name]]. He was an [[:category:Impulsive]] youth and ruled as such, but ten years of hard experience tempered his brazenness and taught him to heed his father's [[advisor]]s. Baron Peto played it safe by keeping Sundell neutral in the [[Kislovan Civil War]]s<ref>[[Baroness of Blood]] p. 36-38</ref> until he received word fro Kislovan [[rebel]]s that [[Baron Janosk Obour]] was planning an [[invasion of Sundell]]. So forewarned, Baron Peto led the troops of Sundell to a decisive victory against an army of invaders already weakened and wearied by fighting Kislovan rebels. Peto then led his troops to invade Kislova, all the way to its [[capital]] of [[Nimbus Castle]].<ref>BoB p. 29-35</ref>		Baron Peto Casse is the son of the [[Widow Casse]] and a [[deceased]] father of [[unnamed\|unspecified name]]. He was an [[:category:Impulsive\|Impulsive]] youth and ruled as such, but ten years of hard experience tempered his brazenness and taught him to heed his father's [[advisor]]s. Baron Peto played it safe by keeping Sundell neutral in the [[Kislovan Civil War]]s<ref>[[Baroness of Blood]] p. 36-38</ref> until he received word fro Kislovan [[rebel]]s that [[Baron Janosk Obour]] was planning an [[invasion of Sundell]]. So forewarned, Baron Peto led the troops of Sundell to a decisive victory against an army of invaders already weakened and wearied by fighting Kislovan rebels. Peto then led his troops to invade Kislova, all the way to its [[capital]] of [[Nimbus Castle]].<ref>BoB p. 29-35</ref>

	At Nimbus Castle, Peto met with the older Janosk. In defeat, Baron Janosk demonstrated a brave face. Janosk brokered a deal to accept [[execution]] in return for [[Baron Peto Casse]] swearing to spare his allies and his family. Although Peto would've spared him, Baron Janosk insisted upon being [[decapitated]] in order to preserve face for his family in the eyes of the people. Mihael Obour became his [[heir]] in power, but [[Ilsabet Obour]] became his heir in ruthlessness and intellect. Janosk entrusted his revenge upon Peto to Islabet.<ref>BoB p. 36-40</ref> All of the Obours, save for Ilsabet Obour, swore [[oath]]s of [[loyal]]ty to Peto, and he Peto placed Mihael upon the throne to rule on Peto's behalf.<ref>BoB p. 41-50</ref>		At Nimbus Castle, Peto met with the older Janosk. In defeat, Baron Janosk demonstrated a brave face. Janosk brokered a deal to accept [[execution]] in return for [[Baron Peto Casse]] swearing to spare his allies and his family. Although Peto would've spared him, Baron Janosk insisted upon being [[decapitated]] in order to preserve face for his family in the eyes of the people. Mihael Obour became his [[heir]] in power, but [[Ilsabet Obour]] became his heir in ruthlessness and intellect. Janosk entrusted his revenge upon Peto to Islabet.<ref>BoB p. 36-40</ref> All of the Obours, save for Ilsabet Obour, swore [[oath]]s of [[loyal]]ty to Peto, and he Peto placed Mihael upon the throne to rule on Peto's behalf.<ref>BoB p. 41-50</ref>

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Before ~~ruler~~ of Kislova===		===Before rule of Kislova===
	Baron Peto Casse is the son of the [[Widow Casse]] and a [[deceased]] father of [[unnamed\|unspecified name]]. He was an [[:category:Impulsive]] youth and ruled as such, but ten years of hard experience tempered his brazenness and taught him to heed his father's [[advisor]]s. Baron Peto played it safe by keeping Sundell neutral in the [[Kislovan Civil War]]s<ref>[[Baroness of Blood]] p. 36-38</ref> until he received word fro Kislovan [[rebel]]s that [[Baron Janosk Obour]] was planning an [[invasion of Sundell]]. So forewarned, Baron Peto led the troops of Sundell to a decisive victory against an army of invaders already weakened and wearied by fighting Kislovan rebels. Peto then led his troops to invade Kislova, all the way to its [[capital]] of [[Nimbus Castle].<ref>BoB p. 29-35</ref>		Baron Peto Casse is the son of the [[Widow Casse]] and a [[deceased]] father of [[unnamed\|unspecified name]]. He was an [[:category:Impulsive]] youth and ruled as such, but ten years of hard experience tempered his brazenness and taught him to heed his father's [[advisor]]s. Baron Peto played it safe by keeping Sundell neutral in the [[Kislovan Civil War]]s<ref>[[Baroness of Blood]] p. 36-38</ref> until he received word fro Kislovan [[rebel]]s that [[Baron Janosk Obour]] was planning an [[invasion of Sundell]]. So forewarned, Baron Peto led the troops of Sundell to a decisive victory against an army of invaders already weakened and wearied by fighting Kislovan rebels. Peto then led his troops to invade Kislova, all the way to its [[capital]] of [[Nimbus Castle]].<ref>BoB p. 29-35</ref>

	At Nimbus Castle, Peto met with the older Janosk. In defeat, Baron Janosk demonstrated a brave face. Janosk brokered a deal to accept [[execution]] in return for [[Baron Peto Casse]] swearing to spare his allies and his family. Although Peto would've spared him, Baron Janosk insisted upon being [[decapitated]] in order to preserve face for his family in the eyes of the people. Mihael Obour became his [[heir]] in power, but [[Ilsabet Obour]] became his heir in ruthlessness and intellect. Janosk entrusted his revenge upon Peto to Islabet.<ref>BoB p. 36-40</ref> All of the Obours, save for Ilsabet Obour, swore [[oath]]s of [[loyal]]ty to Peto, and he Peto placed Mihael upon the throne to rule on Peto's behalf.<ref>BoB p. 41-50</ref>		At Nimbus Castle, Peto met with the older Janosk. In defeat, Baron Janosk demonstrated a brave face. Janosk brokered a deal to accept [[execution]] in return for [[Baron Peto Casse]] swearing to spare his allies and his family. Although Peto would've spared him, Baron Janosk insisted upon being [[decapitated]] in order to preserve face for his family in the eyes of the people. Mihael Obour became his [[heir]] in power, but [[Ilsabet Obour]] became his heir in ruthlessness and intellect. Janosk entrusted his revenge upon Peto to Islabet.<ref>BoB p. 36-40</ref> All of the Obours, save for Ilsabet Obour, swore [[oath]]s of [[loyal]]ty to Peto, and he Peto placed Mihael upon the throne to rule on Peto's behalf.<ref>BoB p. 41-50</ref>

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	===Before ruler of Kislova===		===Before ruler of Kislova===
	Baron Peto Casse is the son of the [[Widow Casse]] and a [[deceased]] father of [[unnamed\|unspecified name]]. He was an [[:category:Impulsive]] youth and ruled as such, but ten years of hard experience tempered his brazenness and taught him to heed his father's [[advisor]]s. Baron Peto played it safe by keeping Sundell neutral in the [[Kislovan Civil War]]s<ref>p. 36-38</ref> until he received word fro Kislovan [[rebel]]s that [[Baron Janosk Obour]] was planning an [[invasion of Sundell]]. So forewarned, Baron Peto led the troops of Sundell to a decisive victory against an army of invaders already weakened and wearied by fighting Kislovan rebels. Peto then led his troops to invade Kislova, all the way to its [[capital]] of [[Nimbus Castle].<ref>BoB p. 29-35</ref>		Baron Peto Casse is the son of the [[Widow Casse]] and a [[deceased]] father of [[unnamed\|unspecified name]]. He was an [[:category:Impulsive]] youth and ruled as such, but ten years of hard experience tempered his brazenness and taught him to heed his father's [[advisor]]s. Baron Peto played it safe by keeping Sundell neutral in the [[Kislovan Civil War]]s<ref>[[Baroness of Blood]] p. 36-38</ref> until he received word fro Kislovan [[rebel]]s that [[Baron Janosk Obour]] was planning an [[invasion of Sundell]]. So forewarned, Baron Peto led the troops of Sundell to a decisive victory against an army of invaders already weakened and wearied by fighting Kislovan rebels. Peto then led his troops to invade Kislova, all the way to its [[capital]] of [[Nimbus Castle].<ref>BoB p. 29-35</ref>

	At Nimbus Castle, Peto met with the older Janosk. In defeat, Baron Janosk demonstrated a brave face. Janosk brokered a deal to accept [[execution]] in return for [[Baron Peto Casse]] swearing to spare his allies and his family. Although Peto would've spared him, Baron Janosk insisted upon being [[decapitated]] in order to preserve face for his family in the eyes of the people. Mihael Obour became his [[heir]] in power, but [[Ilsabet Obour]] became his heir in ruthlessness and intellect. Janosk entrusted his revenge upon Peto to Islabet.<ref>BoB p. 36-40</ref> All of the Obours, save for Ilsabet Obour, swore [[oath]]s of [[loyal]]ty to Peto, and he Peto placed Mihael upon the throne to rule on Peto's behalf.<ref>BoB p. 41-50</ref>		At Nimbus Castle, Peto met with the older Janosk. In defeat, Baron Janosk demonstrated a brave face. Janosk brokered a deal to accept [[execution]] in return for [[Baron Peto Casse]] swearing to spare his allies and his family. Although Peto would've spared him, Baron Janosk insisted upon being [[decapitated]] in order to preserve face for his family in the eyes of the people. Mihael Obour became his [[heir]] in power, but [[Ilsabet Obour]] became his heir in ruthlessness and intellect. Janosk entrusted his revenge upon Peto to Islabet.<ref>BoB p. 36-40</ref> All of the Obours, save for Ilsabet Obour, swore [[oath]]s of [[loyal]]ty to Peto, and he Peto placed Mihael upon the throne to rule on Peto's behalf.<ref>BoB p. 41-50</ref>

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	Baron Peto Casse is a major character from the Ravenloft product line novel [[Baroness of Blood]]. By his bloodline of the [[Casse Family]], he was the [[baron]] of the [[outlander ~~kingdom~~]] of [[Sundell]]. By [[conquest]], he also became the [[ruler]] of [[Kislova]]. However, since the latter land became an [[island of terror]], he has been fully [[incapacitated]], and his wife, [[Baroness Ilsabet Obour]], has ruled in stead. In fact, his continued existence is part of Obour's [[curse]], in that he ensures she will never rule Kislova in her own name or of her own authority.		Baron Peto Casse is a major character from the Ravenloft product line novel [[Baroness of Blood]]. By his bloodline of the [[Casse Family]], he was the [[baron]] of the [[outlander land]] of [[Sundell]]. By [[conquest]], he also became the [[ruler]] of [[Kislova]]. However, since the latter land became an [[island of terror]], he has been fully [[incapacitated]], and his wife, [[Baroness Ilsabet Obour]], has ruled in stead. In fact, his continued existence is part of Obour's [[curse]], in that he ensures she will never rule Kislova in her own name or of her own authority.

	==Biography==		==Biography==

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	To prepare for her vengeance, Ilsabet caused the deaths of many (incidentally or on purpose) of many, mostly through (and some to further enhance) her developing knowledge of [[poison]]s. Her casualty list included (but was not limited to) both siblings and personal servants. Though she avoided [[punishment]] by temporal authorities, her actions did not go without repercussion. The deaths (or more accurately, the [[pain]] and [[fear]]) she caused alleviated the wasting sickness, making her healthier and more [[beautiful]], albeit temporarily. However, she became [[haunted]] by the [[ghost]]s of those she [[murdered]], particularly Marishka's ghost. She heeded not their warnings of doom she was wreaking upon her family, her country, and even herself. As her kills reached higher proportions, an increasing veil of [[mist]] began enveloping [[Nimbus Castle]] and the surrounding land.<ref>BoB throughout</ref>		To prepare for her vengeance, Ilsabet caused the deaths of many (incidentally or on purpose) of many, mostly through (and some to further enhance) her developing knowledge of [[poison]]s. Her casualty list included (but was not limited to) both siblings and personal servants. Though she avoided [[punishment]] by temporal authorities, her actions did not go without repercussion. The deaths (or more accurately, the [[pain]] and [[fear]]) she caused alleviated the wasting sickness, making her healthier and more [[beautiful]], albeit temporarily. However, she became [[haunted]] by the [[ghost]]s of those she [[murdered]], particularly Marishka's ghost. She heeded not their warnings of doom she was wreaking upon her family, her country, and even herself. As her kills reached higher proportions, an increasing veil of [[mist]] began enveloping [[Nimbus Castle]] and the surrounding land.<ref>BoB throughout</ref>

	ilsabet's blooming attractiveness earned her the attention of Baron in the monts Peto following Marishka's demise, and he gradually fell in love with her stronger spirit. Although against Ilsabet's initial wishes, she eventually came around to marrying him, if only to better wreak her vengeance and to gain control over both Sundell and Kislova.<ref>BoB p. 138-146, 175-179</ref> Some time later, Ilsabet gave birth a single child, [[Lekai]], though this may not have been the child of Peto. On the sly, Ilsabet held an adulterous relationship with [[Lord Jorani]] her mentor and attempted to use a herbal concoction to ensure she carried Lord Jorani's child. (In truth, the herbal concoction was ineffective.)<ref>BoB p. 192-195, 294</ref>		ilsabet's blooming attractiveness earned her the attention of Baron in the monts Peto following Marishka's demise, and he gradually fell in love with her stronger spirit. Although against Ilsabet's initial wishes, she eventually came around to marrying him, if only to better wreak her vengeance and to gain control over both Sundell and Kislova.<ref>BoB p. 138-146, 175-179</ref> Some time later, Ilsabet gave birth a single child, [[Lekai]], though this may not have been the child of Peto. On the sly, Ilsabet held an adulterous relationship with [[Lord Jorani]] her mentor and attempted to use a herbal concoction to ensure she carried Lord Jorani's child. (In truth, the herbal concoction was ineffective.)<ref>BoB p. 192-195, 246-249, 294</ref>

			As time passed, Peto gradually become more suspicious of Ilsabet's sinister activities, and relations between the pair began to decay</ref> p. 226-230, 235-239, 248-251</ref> As Peto planned to take Lekai away back to [[Shadow Castle]], he fell victim to a [[poison]] left by Ilsabet, rendering him [[helpless]] and [[paralyzed]] in a quicker time than she expected. Islabet feigned to lovingly stay by his side and care for him but was instead slowly killing him. Jorani at last reached the limit of his loyalty to Ilsabet and began administering slow restorative cures to Peto. However, he did this on the condition that Peto never hurt or accuse Ilsabet, only doing enough to ensure she never [[killed]] again.<ref>BoB p. 261-283</ref>

			===Peto is [[murdered]] and Lekai disappears===
			When [[Shaul]] suspected Ilsabet's involvement and organized a rescue for Baron Peto, Ilsabet threatened the life of Lekai. If Peto was taken away, their son's life would be forfeit. Shaul gave in, but [[the Mists]] reached past Nimbus Castle for the first time, down into [[Pirie]] and beyond. In the billowing fog, Lord Jorani rode to the castle after an absence. Warmly received by Ilsabet, he asked her to dismiss the guards (save for a weakened Shaul, badly beaten by Nimbus Castle guards). As Shaul held Ilsabet at bay and [[Sagra]] held Lekai, Jorani administered a reviving stimulant to Peto, much to Ilsabet's surprise and chagrin. Peto again moved, and Jorani revealed to Ilsabet that, despite her plans, chances were greater for Lekai to be Peto's child rather than Jorani's.<ref>BoB p. 288-296</ref>

			Revolted with [[hatred]] for the likely son of Peto, she said nothing when the monstrous [[spider]] she had developed her [[web poison]] from approached Lekai. However, Peto also saw the spider and shouted. Shaul raced to save the child but perished against the poisonous [[web]] of the spider, as did Jorani. [[Sagra]] escaped into the Mists with the child. Blocked from immediate pursuit by the [[ghost]] of Marishka, Ilsabet revived her (if she were to have it) lover Jorani as an alchemical vampire and used him to complete her vengeance against Peto. The baroness would rule under her own power<ref>BoB p. 296-298</ref>

			In the aftermath of the confrontation, Peto was [[dead]], [[exsanguinated]] by the vampire Jorani. However, Ilsabet never found her child, only the [[corpse]] of Sagra, [[killed]] by a great fall from the rise over the [[Arvid River]]. When she returned, she found Peto was once again alive if paralyzed, as if nothing he'd never been murdered. Dismissing the guests and medical experts tending to him, she [[decapitated]] him, but he was alive once again the next morning, as will forever be. Deprived of her vengeance and her loved ones, Ilsabet blamed a [[curse]] levied on her by Sagesse the Seer in revenge for her murder.<ref>BoB p. 299-307</ref>

			==Current Sketch==
			Baron Peto lies in a state of virtual [[immortality]], brought back each morning if he is [[killed]]. Yet he is also permanently [[incapacitated]], able to see his and witness his environment but not move or meaningfully communicate in anyway. His continued existence is part of Ilsabet's [[curse]], for she will never have the political power to assume rule as more than a proxy for her husband.

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	To prepare for her vengeance, Ilsabet caused the deaths of many (incidentally or on purpose) of many, mostly through (and some to further enhance) her developing knowledge of [[poison]]s. Her casualty list included (but was not limited to) both siblings and personal servants. Though she avoided [[punishment]] by temporal authorities, her actions did not go without repercussion. The deaths (or more accurately, the [[pain]] and [[fear]]) she caused alleviated the wasting sickness, making her healthier and more [[beautiful]], albeit temporarily. However, she became [[haunted]] by the [[ghost]]s of those she [[murdered]], particularly Marishka's ghost. She heeded not their warnings of doom she was wreaking upon her family, her country, and even herself. As her kills reached higher proportions, an increasing veil of [[mist]] began enveloping [[Nimbus Castle]] and the surrounding land.<ref>BoB throughout</ref>		To prepare for her vengeance, Ilsabet caused the deaths of many (incidentally or on purpose) of many, mostly through (and some to further enhance) her developing knowledge of [[poison]]s. Her casualty list included (but was not limited to) both siblings and personal servants. Though she avoided [[punishment]] by temporal authorities, her actions did not go without repercussion. The deaths (or more accurately, the [[pain]] and [[fear]]) she caused alleviated the wasting sickness, making her healthier and more [[beautiful]], albeit temporarily. However, she became [[haunted]] by the [[ghost]]s of those she [[murdered]], particularly Marishka's ghost. She heeded not their warnings of doom she was wreaking upon her family, her country, and even herself. As her kills reached higher proportions, an increasing veil of [[mist]] began enveloping [[Nimbus Castle]] and the surrounding land.<ref>BoB throughout</ref>

	ilsabet's blooming attractiveness earned her the attention of Baron Peto following Marishka's demise. Although against Ilsabet's initial wishes, she eventually came around to marrying him, if only to better wreak her vengeance and to gain control over both Sundell and Kislova. ~~While at~~ [[~~Shadow Castle~~]], ~~she found~~ an ~~ancient and forgotten~~ [[~~book~~]] ~~that provided~~ her ~~with the dark knowledge~~ to ~~reanimate the [[deceased]]. Using this dark knowledge,~~ she ~~created two [[:category:Alchemical Vampire\|alchemical undead resembling vampire]]~~s ~~by reanimating the brothers [[Emory]] and [[Arman]]~~. ~~The latter became~~ the ~~captain of her personal [[guard]] and [[informant]], informing her of any threat or even complainer of her rule of Kislova~~.<ref>BoB p. 195~~-235~~</ref>		ilsabet's blooming attractiveness earned her the attention of Baron in the monts Peto following Marishka's demise, and he gradually fell in love with her stronger spirit. Although against Ilsabet's initial wishes, she eventually came around to marrying him, if only to better wreak her vengeance and to gain control over both Sundell and Kislova.<ref>BoB p. 138-146, 175-179</ref> Some time later, Ilsabet gave birth a single child, [[Lekai]], though this may not have been the child of Peto. On the sly, Ilsabet held an adulterous relationship with [[Lord Jorani]] her mentor and attempted to use a herbal concoction to ensure she carried Lord Jorani's child. (In truth, the herbal concoction was ineffective.)<ref>BoB p. 192-195, 294</ref>


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-Baron of [[Kislova]]. He killed [[Baron Janosk Obour]]. Husband of [[Baroness Ilsabet Obour]], the darklord of [[Kislova]]. Possible father of [[Lekai]].  He lives in [[Nimbus Castle]].
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