Baron Urik von Kharkov - Revision history

Rock: /* Chronology */

2024-10-01T20:31:43Z

Chronology

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:31, 1 October 2024
Line 15:		Line 15:
	* [[605 BC]] - Having entered [[the Mists]] from [[Faerun]], Urik von Kharkov seeks out the [[Kargat]] to become a [[vampire]]. His wish is granted, but he becomes a [[slave]] to Kargat masters.<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)]] p. 54; he was "Enslaved for 20 years" before he escaped and Valachan formed. Valachan formed in [[625 BC]] - see below.</ref>		* [[605 BC]] - Having entered [[the Mists]] from [[Faerun]], Urik von Kharkov seeks out the [[Kargat]] to become a [[vampire]]. His wish is granted, but he becomes a [[slave]] to Kargat masters.<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)]] p. 54; he was "Enslaved for 20 years" before he escaped and Valachan formed. Valachan formed in [[625 BC]] - see below.</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> The casualty list includes [[Malika]] and [[Morphayas]].<ref name="Von Kharkov ToR p. 134-143">[[Tales of Ravenloft: Von Kharkov]] p. 134-143</ref> Valachan forms, and von Kharkov becomes its darklord<ref name=RoTp.9>Realm of Terror (Black Box) p.9</ref><ref name="Red Box RoT p. 13">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Realm of Terror]] ([[Red Box]]) p.13</ref><ref name="DoD p.16">[[Domains of Dread]] p.16</ref><ref name="RLCS p.17">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.17</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.19">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.19</ref><ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 9">Gazetteer IV p. 9</ref>		* [[625 BC]] [[Urik von Kharkov]]'s [[vampire]] master is slain. Kharkov flees, casually [[murder]]ing any souls unfortunate enough to cross his path.<ref name="Darklords p. 54">[[Darklords]] p.54</ref> The casualty list includes [[Malika]] and [[Morphayas]].<ref name="Von Kharkov ToR p. 134-143">[[Tales of Ravenloft: Von Kharkov]] p. 134-143</ref> Valachan forms, and von Kharkov becomes its darklord<ref name=RoTp.9>Realm of Terror (Black Box) p.9</ref><ref name="Red Box RoT p. 13">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Realm of Terror]] ([[Red Box]]) p.13</ref><ref name="DoD p.16">[[Domains of Dread]] p.16</ref><ref name="RLCS p.17">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.17</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.19">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.19</ref><ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 9">Gazetteer IV p. 9</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>		*[[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>
Line 23:		Line 23:
	* [[680 BC]]-[[730 BC]] - The predations of [[Lady Adeline]] causes several rebellions throughout this 50 year timespan. The rebellions eventually extend to Baron von Kharkov's brutal tax initiatives and other repressions. The rebellions are all put down.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref>		* [[680 BC]]-[[730 BC]] - The predations of [[Lady Adeline]] causes several rebellions throughout this 50 year timespan. The rebellions eventually extend to Baron von Kharkov's brutal tax initiatives and other repressions. The rebellions are all put down.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref>

	* [[696 BC]] - One of Urik von Kharkov's brides flees [[Castle Pantara]] and seeks sanctuary at the [[Hospice of the Sheltered Grace]]. The building falls down shortly thereafter, killing the refuge seeking bride inside.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 94">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.94</ref>		* [[696 BC]] - One of Urik von Kharkov's brides flees [[Castle Pantara]] and seeks sanctuary at the [[Hospice of the Sheltered Grace]]. The building falls down shortly thereafter, killing the refuge-seeking bride inside.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 94">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.94</ref>

	* {{netbook-small}}[[734 BC]] 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>		* {{netbook-small}}[[734 BC]] 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 back 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>

	*[[740 BC]] [[The Grand Conjunction]] occurs. Another revolt occurs, and Baron von Kharkov barely manages to survive an attempted [[assassination]]. As he is badly [[injured]], [[earthquake]]s rock the land.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref>		*[[740 BC]] [[The Grand Conjunction]] occurs. Another revolt occurs, and Baron von Kharkov barely manages to survive an attempted [[assassination]]. As he is badly [[injured]], [[earthquake]]s rock the land.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref>

Rock: /* Background */

2024-10-01T20:29:14Z

Background

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:29, 1 October 2024
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{canon}}		{{canon}}
	==Background==		==Background==
	[[Urik von Kharkov]] is [[Darklord]] of [[Valachan]]. He has an unusual and complicated backstory, as a [[panther]] who was polymorphed into human form by [[~~Morphayus~~]], a [[Red Wizard]] of [[Thay]] to use as a sleeper agent against his rival [[Selena]]. Having forgotten his animal self, Kharkov was sent by Morphayus to [[Cormyr]] to receive an education unknowingly in preparation for use against Selena. Introduced to her as a fine [[noble]]man and [[baron]], von Kharkov soon fell in love with Selena, and she returned his feelings. When Selena was most vulnerable, ~~Morphayus~~ removed his enchantment and caused Von Kharkov, now again a panther, to tear his lover to shreds. ~~Morphayus~~ [[transformed]] Von Kharkov back into human once more, hoping to use him for similar purposes again at a later date. Horrified at what had happened and afraid to be used as a tool a second time, he fled and was taken by [[the Mists]] into [[Ravenloft]], emerging in the realm of [[Darkon]].<ref name=dlp54>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 54</ref>		[[Urik von Kharkov]] is [[Darklord]] of [[Valachan]]. He has an unusual and complicated backstory, as a [[panther]] who was polymorphed into human form by [[Morphayas]], a [[Red Wizard]] of [[Thay]], to use as a sleeper agent against his rival [[Selena]]. Having forgotten his animal self, Kharkov was sent by Morphayus to [[Cormyr]] to receive an education, unknowingly in preparation for use against Selena. Introduced to her as a fine [[noble]]man and [[baron]], von Kharkov soon fell in love with Selena, and she returned his feelings. When Selena was most vulnerable, Morphayas removed his enchantment and caused Von Kharkov, now again a panther, to tear his lover to shreds. Morphayas [[transformed]] Von Kharkov back into human once more, hoping to use him for similar purposes again at a later date. Horrified at what had happened and afraid to be used as a tool a second time, von Kharkov fled and was taken by [[the Mists]] into [[Ravenloft]], emerging in the realm of [[Darkon]].<ref name=dlp54>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 54</ref>

	In Darkon, von Kharkov learned of the [[Kargat]], [[Azalin]]'s secret police, and eventually became a member of the [[Kargat]] and a [[Nosferatu Vampire]] in [[Karg]]. After two decades of bitter service to his [[vampire\|vampiric]] [[master]], von Kharkov deserted his post ~~following the~~ death of ~~his master~~. Von Kharkov confusedly [[wanderer\|wandered]] the Mists for a time, [[murdering]] any poor souls he came across.<ref name=dlp54>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 54</ref> If von Kharkov's frayed perceptions are trustworthy, his list of [[victim]]s ~~included~~ [[Malika]], a [[Cormyrean]] woman with an uncanny resemblance to Selena, and ~~Morphayus~~ himself, somehow drawn into [[the Mists]]. To kill the latter, von Kharkov willingly, perhaps for the first time, submitted to "the Beast" he had fought so long before. Both halves of von Kharkov worked in unity to shred Morphayas apart. Shortly thereafter, [[the Mists]] surrounded von Kharkov again.<ref name="Von Kharkov ToR p. 134-143">[[Tales of Ravenloft: Von Kharkov]] p. 134-143</ref>		In Darkon, von Kharkov learned of the [[Kargat]], [[Azalin]]'s secret police, and eventually became a member of the [[Kargat]] and a [[Nosferatu Vampire]] in [[Karg]]. After two decades of bitter service to his [[vampire\|vampiric]] [[master]], von Kharkov deserted his post after he had engineered that master's [[death]] by betraying him to a rival of some sort. Von Kharkov confusedly [[wanderer\|wandered]] the Mists for a time, [[murdering]] any poor souls he came across.<ref name=dlp54>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 54</ref> If von Kharkov's frayed perceptions are trustworthy, his list of [[victim]]s includes [[Malika]], a [[Cormyrean]] woman with an uncanny resemblance to Selena, and Morphayas himself, who was somehow drawn into [[the Mists]]. To kill the latter, von Kharkov willingly, perhaps for the first time, submitted to "the Beast" he had fought so long before. Both halves of von Kharkov worked in unity to shred Morphayas apart. Shortly thereafter, [[the Mists]] surrounded von Kharkov again.<ref name="Von Kharkov ToR p. 134-143">[[Tales of Ravenloft: Von Kharkov]] p. 134-143</ref>

	Perhaps intrigued by von Kharkov's strange mix of [[animal]], [[human]], and [[undead]] hungers and needs, the [[Dark Powers]] made von Kharkov darklord of his own [[domain]].<ref name=dlp54>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 54</ref>		Perhaps intrigued by von Kharkov's strange mix of [[animal]], [[human]], and [[undead]] hungers and needs, the [[Dark Powers]] made von Kharkov darklord of his own [[domain]].<ref name=dlp54>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 54</ref>

Rock at 21:30, 15 January 2023

2023-01-15T21:30:37Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:30, 15 January 2023
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{canon}}		{{canon}}
	==Background==		==Background==
	[[Urik von Kharkov]] is [[Darklord]] of [[Valachan]]. He has an unusual and complicated backstory, as a [[panther]] who was polymorphed into human form by [[Morphayus]], a [[Red Wizard]] of [[Thay]] to use as a sleeper agent against his rival [[Selena]]. Having forgotten his animal self, Kharkov was sent by Morphayus to [[Cormyr]] to receive an education unknowingly in preparation for use against Selena. Introduced to her as a fine [[noble]]man and [[baron]], von Kharkov soon fell in love with Selena, and she returned his feelings. When Selena was most vulnerable, Morphayus removed his enchantment and caused Von Kharkov, now again a panther, to tear his lover to shreds. Morphayus [[transformed]] Von Kharkov back into human once more. Horrified at what had happened and afraid to be used as a tool a second time, he fled and was taken by [[the Mists]] into [[Ravenloft]], emerging in the realm of [[Darkon]].<ref name=dlp54>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 54</ref>		[[Urik von Kharkov]] is [[Darklord]] of [[Valachan]]. He has an unusual and complicated backstory, as a [[panther]] who was polymorphed into human form by [[Morphayus]], a [[Red Wizard]] of [[Thay]] to use as a sleeper agent against his rival [[Selena]]. Having forgotten his animal self, Kharkov was sent by Morphayus to [[Cormyr]] to receive an education unknowingly in preparation for use against Selena. Introduced to her as a fine [[noble]]man and [[baron]], von Kharkov soon fell in love with Selena, and she returned his feelings. When Selena was most vulnerable, Morphayus removed his enchantment and caused Von Kharkov, now again a panther, to tear his lover to shreds. Morphayus [[transformed]] Von Kharkov back into human once more, hoping to use him for similar purposes again at a later date. Horrified at what had happened and afraid to be used as a tool a second time, he fled and was taken by [[the Mists]] into [[Ravenloft]], emerging in the realm of [[Darkon]].<ref name=dlp54>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 54</ref>

	In Darkon, von Kharkov learned of the [[Kargat]], [[Azalin]]'s secret police, and eventually became a member of the [[Kargat]] and a [[Nosferatu Vampire]] in [[Karg]]. After two decades of bitter service to his [[vampire\|vampiric]] [[master]], von Kharkov deserted his post following the death of his master. Von Kharkov confusedly [[wanderer\|wandered]] the Mists for a time, [[murdering]] any poor souls he came across.<ref name=dlp54>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 54</ref> If von Kharkov's frayed perceptions are trustworthy, his list of [[victim]]s included [[Malika]], a [[Cormyrean]] woman with an uncanny resemblance to Selena, and Morphayus himself, somehow drawn into [[the Mists]]. To kill the latter, von Kharkov willingly, perhaps for the first time, submitted to "the Beast" he had fought so long before. Both halves of von Kharkov worked in unity to shred Morphayas apart. Shortly thereafter, [[the Mists]] surrounded von Kharkov again.<ref name="Von Kharkov ToR p. 134-143">[[Tales of Ravenloft: Von Kharkov]] p. 134-143</ref>		In Darkon, von Kharkov learned of the [[Kargat]], [[Azalin]]'s secret police, and eventually became a member of the [[Kargat]] and a [[Nosferatu Vampire]] in [[Karg]]. After two decades of bitter service to his [[vampire\|vampiric]] [[master]], von Kharkov deserted his post following the death of his master. Von Kharkov confusedly [[wanderer\|wandered]] the Mists for a time, [[murdering]] any poor souls he came across.<ref name=dlp54>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 54</ref> If von Kharkov's frayed perceptions are trustworthy, his list of [[victim]]s included [[Malika]], a [[Cormyrean]] woman with an uncanny resemblance to Selena, and Morphayus himself, somehow drawn into [[the Mists]]. To kill the latter, von Kharkov willingly, perhaps for the first time, submitted to "the Beast" he had fought so long before. Both halves of von Kharkov worked in unity to shred Morphayas apart. Shortly thereafter, [[the Mists]] surrounded von Kharkov again.<ref name="Von Kharkov ToR p. 134-143">[[Tales of Ravenloft: Von Kharkov]] p. 134-143</ref>

IanFordam: Fixed a typo.

2022-10-22T22:55:10Z

Fixed a typo.

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:55, 22 October 2022
Line 40:		Line 40:
	[[category:2nd Edition Character]]		[[category:2nd Edition Character]]
	[[category:3rd Edition Character]]		[[category:3rd Edition Character]]
	[[category:~~Abusher~~]]		[[category:Abuser]]
	[[category:Ashamed]]		[[category:Ashamed]]
	[[category:Baron]]		[[category:Baron]]

IanFordam: Copy editing.

2022-07-29T22:52:31Z

Copy editing.

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:52, 29 July 2022
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{canon}}		{{canon}}
	==Background==		==Background==
	[[Urik von Kharkov]] is [[Darklord]] of [[Valachan]]. He has an unusual and complicated backstory, as a [[panther]] who was polymorphed into human form [[Morphayus]], a [[Red Wizard]] of [[Thay]] to use as a sleeper agent against his rival [[Selena]]. Having forgotten his animal self, Kharkov was sent by Morphayus to [[Cormyr]] to receive an education unknowingly in preparation for use against Selena. Introduced to her as a fine [[noble]]man and [[baron]], von Kharkov soon fell in love with Selena, and she returned his feelings. When Selena was most vulnerable, Morphayus removed his enchantment and ~~causing~~ Von Kharkov, now again a panther, to tear his lover to shreds. Morphayus [[transformed]] Von Kharkov back into human once more. Horrified at what had happened and afraid to be used as a tool a second time, he fled and was taken by [[the Mists]] into [[Ravenloft]], emerging in the realm of [[Darkon]].<ref name=dlp54>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 54</ref>		[[Urik von Kharkov]] is [[Darklord]] of [[Valachan]]. He has an unusual and complicated backstory, as a [[panther]] who was polymorphed into human form by [[Morphayus]], a [[Red Wizard]] of [[Thay]] to use as a sleeper agent against his rival [[Selena]]. Having forgotten his animal self, Kharkov was sent by Morphayus to [[Cormyr]] to receive an education unknowingly in preparation for use against Selena. Introduced to her as a fine [[noble]]man and [[baron]], von Kharkov soon fell in love with Selena, and she returned his feelings. When Selena was most vulnerable, Morphayus removed his enchantment and caused Von Kharkov, now again a panther, to tear his lover to shreds. Morphayus [[transformed]] Von Kharkov back into human once more. Horrified at what had happened and afraid to be used as a tool a second time, he fled and was taken by [[the Mists]] into [[Ravenloft]], emerging in the realm of [[Darkon]].<ref name=dlp54>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 54</ref>

	In Darkon, von Kharkov learned of the [[Kargat]], [[Azalin]]'s secret police, and eventually became a member of the [[Kargat]] and a [[Nosferatu Vampire]] in [[Karg]]. After two decades of bitter service to his [[vampire\|vampiric]] [[master]], von Kharkov deserted his post following the death of his master. ~~von~~ Kharkov confusedly [[wanderer\|wandered]] the Mists for a time, [[murdering]] any poor souls he came across.<ref name=dlp54>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 54</ref> If von Kharkov's frayed perceptions are trustworthy, his list of [[victim]]s included [[Malika]], a [[Cormyrean]] woman with an uncanny resemblance to Selena, and Morphayus himself, somehow drawn into [[the Mists]]. To kill the latter, von Kharkov willingly, perhaps for the first time, submitted to "the Beast" he had fought so long before. Both halves of von Kharkov worked in unity to shred Morphayas apart. Shortly thereafter, [[the Mists]] surrounded von Kharkov again.<ref name="Von Kharkov ToR p. 134-143">[[Tales of Ravenloft: Von Kharkov]] p. 134-143</ref>		In Darkon, von Kharkov learned of the [[Kargat]], [[Azalin]]'s secret police, and eventually became a member of the [[Kargat]] and a [[Nosferatu Vampire]] in [[Karg]]. After two decades of bitter service to his [[vampire\|vampiric]] [[master]], von Kharkov deserted his post following the death of his master. Von Kharkov confusedly [[wanderer\|wandered]] the Mists for a time, [[murdering]] any poor souls he came across.<ref name=dlp54>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 54</ref> If von Kharkov's frayed perceptions are trustworthy, his list of [[victim]]s included [[Malika]], a [[Cormyrean]] woman with an uncanny resemblance to Selena, and Morphayus himself, somehow drawn into [[the Mists]]. To kill the latter, von Kharkov willingly, perhaps for the first time, submitted to "the Beast" he had fought so long before. Both halves of von Kharkov worked in unity to shred Morphayas apart. Shortly thereafter, [[the Mists]] surrounded von Kharkov again.<ref name="Von Kharkov ToR p. 134-143">[[Tales of Ravenloft: Von Kharkov]] p. 134-143</ref>

	Perhaps intrigued by von Kharkov's strange mix of [[animal]], [[human]] and [[undead]] hungers and needs, the [[Dark Powers]] ~~gave~~ von Kharkov darklord of his own [[domain]].<ref name=dlp54>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 54</ref>		Perhaps intrigued by von Kharkov's strange mix of [[animal]], [[human]], and [[undead]] hungers and needs, the [[Dark Powers]] made von Kharkov darklord of his own [[domain]].<ref name=dlp54>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 54</ref>

	==Current Sketch==		==Current Sketch==
	Von Kharkov resides in [[Castle Pantara]]<ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 163">[[Gazetteer IV]] p. 163</ref> as a distant but feared [[ruler]], who rules largely through his second-in-command [[Lady Adeline]] and through his [[werepanther]] secret police.<ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 98">[[Gazetteer IV]] p. 98</ref> Every year he demands that a bride be provided for him; the fate of these women is not known to the inhabitants of his domain, but is all too easy to guess.<ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 102-103">[[Gazetteer IV]] p. 102-103</ref> To feed his vampiric hunger he has opted to feed shallowly from many sources, thus creating the idea of an endemic illness, debilitating but not life-threatening, known as [[White Fever]]<ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 95">[[Gazetteer IV]] p. 95</ref>. He fears the artifact known as the [[Cat of Felkovic]], having once almost been slain by this uncanny figurine.<ref name=dlp55>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 55</ref> He is also known to be the creator of the [[Fang of the Nosferatu]].		Von Kharkov resides in [[Castle Pantara]]<ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 163">[[Gazetteer IV]] p. 163</ref> as a distant but feared [[ruler]], who rules largely through his second-in-command [[Lady Adeline]] and through his [[werepanther]] secret police.<ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 98">[[Gazetteer IV]] p. 98</ref> Every year he demands that a bride be provided for him; the fate of these women is not known to the inhabitants of his domain, but it is all too easy to guess.<ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 102-103">[[Gazetteer IV]] p. 102-103</ref> To feed his vampiric hunger he has opted to feed shallowly from many sources, thus creating the idea of an endemic illness, debilitating but not life-threatening, known as [[White Fever]]<ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 95">[[Gazetteer IV]] p. 95</ref>. He fears the artifact known as the [[Cat of Felkovic]], having once almost been slain by this uncanny figurine.<ref name=dlp55>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 55</ref> He is also known to be the creator of the [[Fang of the Nosferatu]].

	==Chronology==		==Chronology==
	* {{questionably-canon-small}}[[485 BC]] - Urik von Kharkov becomes a [[vampire]].<ref>Realm of Terror (Black Box) p. 80; "roughly a 250 year old vampire" at the time of the Black Box, which was [[735 BC]]]; questionable as it contradicts dates given from later products.</ref>		* {{questionably-canon-small}}[[485 BC]] - Urik von Kharkov becomes a [[vampire]].<ref>Realm of Terror (Black Box) p. 80; "roughly a 250 year old vampire" at the time of the Black Box, which was [[735 BC]]; questionable as it contradicts dates given from later products.</ref>

	* [[605 BC]] - Having entered [[the Mists]] from [[Faerun]], Urik von Kharkov seeks out the [{Kargat]] to become a [[vampire]]. His wish is granted, but he becomes a [[slave]] to Kargat masters.<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)]] p. 54; he was "Enslaved for 20 years" before he escaped and Valachan formed. Valachan formed in [[625 BC]] - see below.</ref>		* [[605 BC]] - Having entered [[the Mists]] from [[Faerun]], Urik von Kharkov seeks out the [[Kargat]] to become a [[vampire]]. His wish is granted, but he becomes a [[slave]] to Kargat masters.<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)]] p. 54; he was "Enslaved for 20 years" before he escaped and Valachan formed. Valachan formed in [[625 BC]] - see below.</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> The casualty list includes [[Malika]] and [[Morphayas]].<ref name="Von Kharkov ToR p. 134-143">[[Tales of Ravenloft: Von Kharkov]] p. 134-143</ref> Valachan forms, and von Kharkov becomes its darklord<ref name=RoTp.9>Realm of Terror (Black Box) p.9</ref><ref name="Red Box RoT p. 13">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Realm of Terror]] ([[Red Box]]) p.13</ref><ref name="DoD p.16">[[Domains of Dread]] p.16</ref><ref name="RLCS p.17">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.17</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.19">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.19</ref><ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 9">Gazetteer IV p. 9</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> The casualty list includes [[Malika]] and [[Morphayas]].<ref name="Von Kharkov ToR p. 134-143">[[Tales of Ravenloft: Von Kharkov]] p. 134-143</ref> Valachan forms, and von Kharkov becomes its darklord<ref name=RoTp.9>Realm of Terror (Black Box) p.9</ref><ref name="Red Box RoT p. 13">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Realm of Terror]] ([[Red Box]]) p.13</ref><ref name="DoD p.16">[[Domains of Dread]] p.16</ref><ref name="RLCS p.17">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.17</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.19">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.19</ref><ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 9">Gazetteer IV p. 9</ref>
Line 21:		Line 21:
	*[[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>		*[[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. The rebellions eventually extend to Baron von Kharkov's brutal tax initiatives and other repressions. The rebellions are all put down.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref>		* [[680 BC]]-[[730 BC]] - The predations of [[Lady Adeline]] causes several rebellions throughout this 50 year timespan. The rebellions eventually extend to Baron von Kharkov's brutal tax initiatives and other repressions. The rebellions are all put down.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref>

	* [[696 BC]] - One of Urik von Kharkov's brides flees [[Castle Pantara]] and seeks sanctuary at the [[Hospice of the Sheltered Grace]]. The building falls down shortly thereafter, killing the refuge seeking bride inside.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 94">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.94</ref>		* [[696 BC]] - One of Urik von Kharkov's brides flees [[Castle Pantara]] and seeks sanctuary at the [[Hospice of the Sheltered Grace]]. The building falls down shortly thereafter, killing the refuge seeking bride inside.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 94">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.94</ref>
Line 30:		Line 30:

	==Sources==		==Sources==
	Urik von Kharkov is first mentioned in [[Realm of Terror]] (aka by fans as the "[[Black Box]]") under the description of [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Realm of Terror]] ([[Black Box]]) p. 80-81</ref>, though he receives no [[NPC]] profile in that book. Von Kharkov first received a detailed ~~writ~~-~~eup~~ in [[Darklords (Sourcebook)]]<ref name=dlp53-59>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 53-59</ref>, one of his most detailed descriptions to date. He also receives abbreviated descriptions in [[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] (aka by fans as the "[[Red Box]]")<ref name="Red Box p. 94-97">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] ([[Red Box]])</ref>, [[Domains of Dread]]<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 45-46">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 45-46</ref>, and [[Secrets of the Dread Realms]]<ref name="SotDR p. 55-56">[[Secrets of the Dread Realms]] p. 55-56</ref> Von Kharkov is also profiled in [[Gazetteer IV]]<ref>Gazetteer IV p. 101-103</ref>, and his relationship to his [[domain]] is detailed extensively in the [[Valachan]] chapter of that book.		Urik von Kharkov is first mentioned in [[Realm of Terror]] (aka by fans as the "[[Black Box]]") under the description of [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Realm of Terror]] ([[Black Box]]) p. 80-81</ref>, though he receives no [[NPC]] profile in that book. Von Kharkov first received a detailed write-up in [[Darklords (Sourcebook)]]<ref name=dlp53-59>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)\|Darklords]] p. 53-59</ref>, one of his most detailed descriptions to date. He also receives abbreviated descriptions in [[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] (aka by fans as the "[[Red Box]]")<ref name="Red Box p. 94-97">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] ([[Red Box]])</ref>, [[Domains of Dread]]<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 45-46">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 45-46</ref>, and [[Secrets of the Dread Realms]].<ref name="SotDR p. 55-56">[[Secrets of the Dread Realms]] p. 55-56</ref> Von Kharkov is also profiled in [[Gazetteer IV]]<ref>Gazetteer IV p. 101-103</ref>, and his relationship to his [[domain]] is detailed extensively in the [[Valachan]] chapter of that book.

	Urik von Kharkov is featured in the [[Tales of Ravenloft]] story [[Tales of Ravenloft: Von Kharkov\|Von Kharkov]]. He is mentioned as a background figure in two [[Dungeon Magazine]] [[module]]s, [[Laughing Man (Module)]] (#52) and [[the Price of Revenge]] (#42). In [[Felkovic's Cat]] (#67), players have a chance of discovering the relationship between the Cat of ~~Felcovic~~ and the baron with the potential of permanently undoing the baron's evil forever.		Urik von Kharkov is featured in the [[Tales of Ravenloft]] story [[Tales of Ravenloft: Von Kharkov\|Von Kharkov]]. He is mentioned as a background figure in two [[Dungeon Magazine]] [[module]]s, [[Laughing Man (Module)]] (#52) and [[the Price of Revenge]] (#42). In [[Felkovic's Cat]] (#67), players have a chance of discovering the relationship between the Cat of Felkovic and the baron with the potential of permanently undoing the baron's evil forever.

	{{ref}}		{{ref}}

Admin: Text replacement - "{" to " {"

2020-12-03T15:08:50Z

Text replacement - "*{" to "* {"

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:08, 3 December 2020
Line 11:		Line 11:

	==Chronology==		==Chronology==
	*{{questionably-canon-small}}[[485 BC]] - Urik von Kharkov becomes a [[vampire]].<ref>Realm of Terror (Black Box) p. 80; "roughly a 250 year old vampire" at the time of the Black Box, which was [[735 BC]]]; questionable as it contradicts dates given from later products.</ref>		* {{questionably-canon-small}}[[485 BC]] - Urik von Kharkov becomes a [[vampire]].<ref>Realm of Terror (Black Box) p. 80; "roughly a 250 year old vampire" at the time of the Black Box, which was [[735 BC]]]; questionable as it contradicts dates given from later products.</ref>

	* [[605 BC]] - Having entered [[the Mists]] from [[Faerun]], Urik von Kharkov seeks out the [{Kargat]] to become a [[vampire]]. His wish is granted, but he becomes a [[slave]] to Kargat masters.<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)]] p. 54; he was "Enslaved for 20 years" before he escaped and Valachan formed. Valachan formed in [[625 BC]] - see below.</ref>		* [[605 BC]] - Having entered [[the Mists]] from [[Faerun]], Urik von Kharkov seeks out the [{Kargat]] to become a [[vampire]]. His wish is granted, but he becomes a [[slave]] to Kargat masters.<ref>[[Darklords (Sourcebook)]] p. 54; he was "Enslaved for 20 years" before he escaped and Valachan formed. Valachan formed in [[625 BC]] - see below.</ref>
Line 25:		Line 25:
	* [[696 BC]] - One of Urik von Kharkov's brides flees [[Castle Pantara]] and seeks sanctuary at the [[Hospice of the Sheltered Grace]]. The building falls down shortly thereafter, killing the refuge seeking bride inside.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 94">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.94</ref>		* [[696 BC]] - One of Urik von Kharkov's brides flees [[Castle Pantara]] and seeks sanctuary at the [[Hospice of the Sheltered Grace]]. The building falls down shortly thereafter, killing the refuge seeking bride inside.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 94">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.94</ref>

	*{{netbook-small}}[[734 BC]] 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>		* {{netbook-small}}[[734 BC]] 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>

	*[[740 BC]] [[The Grand Conjunction]] occurs. Another revolt occurs, and Baron von Kharkov barely manages to survive an attempted [[assassination]]. As he is badly [[injured]], [[earthquake]]s rock the land.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref>		*[[740 BC]] [[The Grand Conjunction]] occurs. Another revolt occurs, and Baron von Kharkov barely manages to survive an attempted [[assassination]]. As he is badly [[injured]], [[earthquake]]s rock the land.<ref name="Gaz IV p. 91">[[Gazetteer IV]] p.91</ref>

Rock at 22:05, 26 October 2020

2020-10-26T22:05:21Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:05, 26 October 2020
Line 97:		Line 97:
	[[Category:Outlander]]		[[Category:Outlander]]
	[[category:Panther]]		[[category:Panther]]
			[[Category:Pathfinder 1st Edition Character]]
	[[category:Personality of Valachan]]		[[category:Personality of Valachan]]
	[[category:Poisoner]]		[[category:Poisoner]]

The Lesser Evil at 17:06, 5 July 2017

2017-07-05T17:06:33Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:06, 5 July 2017
Line 38:		Line 38:

	[[category:Character]][[category:NPC]]		[[category:Character]][[category:NPC]]
			[[category:2nd Edition Character]]
			[[category:3rd Edition Character]]
	[[category:Abusher]]		[[category:Abusher]]
	[[category:Ashamed]]		[[category:Ashamed]]

The Lesser Evil at 20:40, 17 May 2017

2017-05-17T20:40:25Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:40, 17 May 2017
Line 66:		Line 66:
	[[category:Former Animal]]		[[category:Former Animal]]
	[[category:Former Inhabitants of Cormyr]]		[[category:Former Inhabitants of Cormyr]]
			[[category:former Inhabitants of Faerun]]
	[[category:Former Inhabitants of the Prime Material Plane]]		[[category:Former Inhabitants of the Prime Material Plane]]
	[[category:Former Inhabitants of Thay]]		[[category:Former Inhabitants of Thay]]

The Lesser Evil at 05:23, 29 December 2016

2016-12-29T05:23:03Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:23, 28 December 2016
Line 57:		Line 57:
	[[category:Deserter]]		[[category:Deserter]]
	[[category:Dominator]]		[[category:Dominator]]
			[[category:Educated]]
	[[category:Enthraller]]		[[category:Enthraller]]
	[[category:Exploiter]]		[[category:Exploiter]]