Category:Darklord - Revision history

IanFordam at 01:24, 16 October 2025

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	====[[The Amber Wastes]]====		====[[The Amber Wastes]]====
	*[[Har'Akir]]: [[~~Ankhtepot~~]]		*[[Har'Akir]]: [[Anhktepot]]
	*[[Pharazia]]: [[Diamabel]]		*[[Pharazia]]: [[Diamabel]]
	*[[Sebua]]: [[Tiyet]]		*[[Sebua]]: [[Tiyet]]

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	*[[The Eyrie]]: [[The Baron]]		*[[The Eyrie]]: [[The Baron]]
	*[[the House of Lament]] (in Borca): The House of Lament		*[[the House of Lament]] (in Borca): The House of Lament
	*[[the Nightmare Lands]]: The Nightmare Court]]		*[[the Nightmare Lands]]: [[The Nightmare Court]]
	*[[Scaena]]: [[Lemot Sediam Juste]]		*[[Scaena]]: [[Lemot Sediam Juste]]
	*[[The Winding Road]]: [[The Headless Horseman]]		*[[The Winding Road]]: [[The Headless Horseman]]

The Lesser Evil: clean up and 4e shadowfell domain listings

2022-01-11T19:40:53Z

clean up and 4e shadowfell domain listings

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 In the fictional Ravenloft Campaign setting, a darklord (sometimes referred to as "domain lord") is an [[nonplayer character]] whose [[evil]] has drawn the attention of [[the Dark Powers]]. Each darklord is ultimately [[imprisoned]] inside a [[domain]], a [[prison]] ultimately reflective of the darklord's personality, nature and crimes. A domain usually, but not always, comprises a body of land and/or water considerable enough that it might be considered a small, discrete nation or realm. Though [[imprisoned]] within, the conditions that bind a darklord to a realm also give the darklord great power over the domain. (This is not to say darklords necessarily have temporal rule over their domain, but they are often in positions of political power or other leadership roles. Exceptions, such as [[Adam]] do exist.)
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 Of course, no matter what special powers darklords may have, none of them will grant darklords escape from domains or their curses.
 [[category:Character]][[category:Master]][[category:NPC]][[Category:Cursed]][[Category:Prisoner]][[Category:Ravenloft Lore]][[category:Corrupted by Failed Powers Checks]]

Cure: /* Powers of a Darklord */

2020-10-19T11:10:17Z

Powers of a Darklord

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	==Powers of a Darklord==		==Powers of a Darklord==
	Darklords are often gifted with unnatural powers that go beyond the capabilities of their [[race]] or [[class]]. These powers can vary far and wide, from exuding [[poison]] to [[immortality]] or even [[:category:Reality Warper\|reality warping]]. Of course, a few darklords receive little to no unusual powers, but might receive political or other powers of leadership they would not otherwise have gained. [[Vlad Drakov]] and [[Thakok-An]] are two examples.		Darklords are often gifted with unnatural powers that go beyond the capabilities of their [[race]] or [[class]]. These powers can vary far and wide, from exuding [[poison]] to [[immortality]] or even [[:category:Reality Warper\|reality warping]]. Of course, a few darklords receive little to no unusual powers, but might receive political or other powers of leadership that they would not otherwise have gained. [[Vlad Drakov]] and [[Thakok-An]] are two examples.

	As previously mentioned, a darklord wields great power within their domain prison, such that they may be considered the "warden" of the domain, in addition to being its ultimate [[prisoner]]. Reflecting this theme, darklords commonly have power over "closing the [[border]]s" of their domains, an ability to shut out travel ~~into~~ or out ~~of their domains~~. No mortal magic (such as [[teleportation]] [[spell]]s) is capable of moving past or circumventing close domain borders. Similarly, if a darklord has a specially granted control over certain denizens over his domain, such as [[undead]] or [[animal]]s, this control overcomes conventional means that might otherwise challenge it.		As previously mentioned, a darklord wields great power within their domain-prison, such that they may be considered the "warden" of the domain, in addition to being its ultimate [[prisoner]]. Reflecting this theme, darklords commonly have power over "closing the [[border\|borders]]" of their domains, an ability to shut out travel whether in or out. No mortal magic (such as [[teleportation]] [[spell\|spells]]) is capable of moving past or circumventing close domain borders. Similarly, if a darklord has a specially granted control over certain denizens over his domain, such as [[undead]] or [[animal\|animals]], this control overcomes magical or conventional means that might otherwise challenge it.

	Of course, no matter what special powers darklords may have, none of them will grant darklords escape from domains or their curses.		Of course, no matter what special powers darklords may have, none of them will grant darklords escape from domains or their curses.

Cure: /* Becoming a Darklord */

2020-10-19T11:07:12Z

Becoming a Darklord

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	==Becoming a Darklord==		==Becoming a Darklord==
	Darklords are always creatures of great [[~~Evil~~]], figures for the most part beyond redemption. They are not [[victim]]s but rather ultimately [[villain]]s, having at least hypothetically walked the path to damnation of their own choosing. It takes great acts of evil to earn the attentions of the Dark Powers.		Darklords are always creatures of great [[evil]], figures for the most part beyond redemption. They are not [[victim]]s but rather ultimately [[villain]]s, having at least hypothetically walked the path to damnation of their own choosing. It takes great acts of evil to earn the attentions of the Dark Powers.

	The [[transgression]]s that damn a darklord may be successive over time, as following a series of failed [[Powers Checks]] along a [[Path of Corruption]] if the potential darklord has entered or native to the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. On the other hand, [[:category:Act of Ultimate Darkness\|acts of ultimate darkness]], deeds so foul they outweigh all other sins, may draw greater attention from the Dark Powers. As such, living outside the Demiplane is no protection for the greatly wicked, as the Demiplane may drawn in new darklords from perpetrators of great evil from the [[Prime Material Plane]].		The [[transgression\|transgressions]] that damn a darklord may be successive over time, as following a series of failed [[Powers Checks]] along a [[Path of Corruption]] if the potential darklord has entered or is native to the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. On the other hand, [[:category:Act of Ultimate Darkness\|acts of ultimate darkness]], deeds so foul they outweigh all other sins, may draw greater attention from the Dark Powers. As such, living outside the Demiplane is no protection for the greatly wicked, as the Demiplane may drawn in new darklords from perpetrators of great evil from the [[Prime Material Plane]].

	If a [[Player Character]] performs enough evil acts, that character may become a darklord. However, darklords are villains that prevent them from being ~~ran~~ by players. Hence, a player character that becomes a darklord also becomes a [[NPC]], with the player losing control over the character.		If a [[Player Character]] performs enough evil acts, that character may become a darklord. However, darklords are villains that prevent them from being run by players. Hence, a player character that becomes a darklord also becomes a [[NPC]], with the player losing control over the character.

	==Powers of a Darklord==		==Powers of a Darklord==

Cure at 11:04, 19 October 2020

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	In the fictional Ravenloft Campaign setting, a darklord (sometimes referred to as "domain lord") is an [[nonplayer character]] whose [[evil]] has drawn the attention of [[the Dark Powers]]. Each darklord is ultimately [[imprisoned]] inside a [[domain]], a [[prison]] ultimately reflective of the darklord's personality, crimes~~, and nature~~. A domain usually, but not always, comprises a body of land and/or water considerable enough that it might be considered a small, discrete nation or realm. Though [[imprisoned]] within, the conditions that bind a darklord to a realm also give the darklord great power over the domain. (This is not to say darklords necessarily have temporal rule over their domain, but they are often in positions of political power or other leadership roles. Exceptions, such as [[Adam]] do exist.)		In the fictional Ravenloft Campaign setting, a darklord (sometimes referred to as "domain lord") is an [[nonplayer character]] whose [[evil]] has drawn the attention of [[the Dark Powers]]. Each darklord is ultimately [[imprisoned]] inside a [[domain]], a [[prison]] ultimately reflective of the darklord's personality, nature and crimes. A domain usually, but not always, comprises a body of land and/or water considerable enough that it might be considered a small, discrete nation or realm. Though [[imprisoned]] within, the conditions that bind a darklord to a realm also give the darklord great power over the domain. (This is not to say darklords necessarily have temporal rule over their domain, but they are often in positions of political power or other leadership roles. Exceptions, such as [[Adam]] do exist.)

	~~All darklords~~ suffer from ~~their~~ own personal [[curse]]s, crafted to torment through poetic justice. To go with their imprisonment, darklords are prevented from ever achieving their ultimate goals. The great and often unnatural powers, including the connection to their domains, might be considered "rewards" in compensation, but ultimately these boons are miniscule in relation to the personal hells darklords suffer ~~under~~.		Each darklord suffer from his or her own personal [[curse]], crafted to torment through poetic justice. To go along with their imprisonment, darklords are prevented from ever achieving their ultimate goals. The great and often unnatural powers, including the connection to their domains, might be considered "rewards" in compensation, but ultimately these boons are miniscule in relation to the personal hells that darklords suffer.

	==Becoming a Darklord==		==Becoming a Darklord==

The Lesser Evil at 03:38, 26 April 2017

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	The ~~Former~~ and ~~Current~~ Darklords.
			In the fictional Ravenloft Campaign setting, a darklord (sometimes referred to as "domain lord") is an [[nonplayer character]] whose [[evil]] has drawn the attention of [[the Dark Powers]]. Each darklord is ultimately [[imprisoned]] inside a [[domain]], a [[prison]] ultimately reflective of the darklord's personality, crimes, and nature. A domain usually, but not always, comprises a body of land and/or water considerable enough that it might be considered a small, discrete nation or realm. Though [[imprisoned]] within, the conditions that bind a darklord to a realm also give the darklord great power over the domain. (This is not to say darklords necessarily have temporal rule over their domain, but they are often in positions of political power or other leadership roles. Exceptions, such as [[Adam]] do exist.)

			All darklords suffer from their own personal [[curse]]s, crafted to torment through poetic justice. To go with their imprisonment, darklords are prevented from ever achieving their ultimate goals. The great and often unnatural powers, including the connection to their domains, might be considered "rewards" in compensation, but ultimately these boons are miniscule in relation to the personal hells darklords suffer under.

			==Becoming a Darklord==
			Darklords are always creatures of great [[Evil]], figures for the most part beyond redemption. They are not [[victim]]s but rather ultimately [[villain]]s, having at least hypothetically walked the path to damnation of their own choosing. It takes great acts of evil to earn the attentions of the Dark Powers.

			The [[transgression]]s that damn a darklord may be successive over time, as following a series of failed [[Powers Checks]] along a [[Path of Corruption]] if the potential darklord has entered or native to the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. On the other hand, [[:category:Act of Ultimate Darkness\|acts of ultimate darkness]], deeds so foul they outweigh all other sins, may draw greater attention from the Dark Powers. As such, living outside the Demiplane is no protection for the greatly wicked, as the Demiplane may drawn in new darklords from perpetrators of great evil from the [[Prime Material Plane]].

			If a [[Player Character]] performs enough evil acts, that character may become a darklord. However, darklords are villains that prevent them from being ran by players. Hence, a player character that becomes a darklord also becomes a [[NPC]], with the player losing control over the character.

			==Powers of a Darklord==
			Darklords are often gifted with unnatural powers that go beyond the capabilities of their [[race]] or [[class]]. These powers can vary far and wide, from exuding [[poison]] to [[immortality]] or even [[:category:Reality Warper\|reality warping]]. Of course, a few darklords receive little to no unusual powers, but might receive political or other powers of leadership they would not otherwise have gained. [[Vlad Drakov]] and [[Thakok-An]] are two examples.

			As previously mentioned, a darklord wields great power within their domain prison, such that they may be considered the "warden" of the domain, in addition to being its ultimate [[prisoner]]. Reflecting this theme, darklords commonly have power over "closing the [[border]]s" of their domains, an ability to shut out travel into or out of their domains. No mortal magic (such as [[teleportation]] [[spell]]s) is capable of moving past or circumventing close domain borders. Similarly, if a darklord has a specially granted control over certain denizens over his domain, such as [[undead]] or [[animal]]s, this control overcomes conventional means that might otherwise challenge it.

			Of course, no matter what special powers darklords may have, none of them will grant darklords escape from domains or their curses.

	[[category:Character]][[category:Master]][[category:NPC]][[Category:Cursed]][[Category:Prisoner]][[Category:Ravenloft Lore]][[category:Corrupted by Failed Powers Checks]]		[[category:Character]][[category:Master]][[category:NPC]][[Category:Cursed]][[Category:Prisoner]][[Category:Ravenloft Lore]][[category:Corrupted by Failed Powers Checks]]

The Lesser Evil at 15:44, 4 May 2016

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	[[category:Character]][[category:Master]][[category:NPC]][[Category:Cursed]][[Category:Prisoner]][[Category:Ravenloft Lore]][[category:Corrupted by Failed Powers Checks]]		[[category:Character]][[category:Master]][[category:NPC]][[Category:Cursed]][[Category:Prisoner]][[Category:Ravenloft Lore]][[category:Corrupted by Failed Powers Checks]]
	[[category:Punished]]		[[category:Punished]]
			[[category:Evildoer]]
			[[category:Villain]]

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	[[category:Character]][[category:Master]][[category:NPC]][[Category:Cursed]][[Category:Prisoner]][[Category:Ravenloft Lore]][[category:Corrupted by Failed Powers Checks]]		[[category:Character]][[category:Master]][[category:NPC]][[Category:Cursed]][[Category:Prisoner]][[Category:Ravenloft Lore]][[category:Corrupted by Failed Powers Checks]]
			[[category:Punished]]

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	===[[:category:Island of Terror\|Islands of Terror]]===		===[[:category:Island of Terror\|Islands of Terror]]===
	*[[Bluetspur]]: [[The Illithid ~~Godbrain~~]]		*[[Bluetspur]]: [[The Illithid God-Brain (NPC)\|The Illithid God-Brain]]
	*[[G'Henna]]: [[Yagno Petrovna]]		*[[G'Henna]]: [[Yagno Petrovna]]
	*[[I'Cath]]: [[Tsien Chiang]]		*[[I'Cath]]: [[Tsien Chiang]]
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	*[[the House of Lament]] (in Borca): The House of Lament		*[[the House of Lament]] (in Borca): The House of Lament
	*[[the Nightmare Lands]]: The Nightmare Court]]		*[[the Nightmare Lands]]: The Nightmare Court]]
	*{[Scaena]]: [[Lemot Sediam Juste]]		*[[Scaena]]: [[Lemot Sediam Juste]]
	*[[The Winding Road]]: [[The Headless Horseman]]		*[[The Winding Road]]: [[The Headless Horseman]]

	===[[Shadowfell Domain]]s		===[[Shadowfell Domain]]s===
	(Only listed if the darklord is different from above in case of duplications)		(Only listed if the darklord is different from above in case of duplications)
	*[[Cyre 1313]]: [[the Last Passenger]]		*[[Cyre 1313]]: [[the Last Passenger]]
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	*[[The Endless Road]]: [[Eli van Hassen]]		*[[The Endless Road]]: [[Eli van Hassen]]
	*[[Falkovnia (Shadowfell)\|Falkovnia]]: [[Vladeska Drakov]]		*[[Falkovnia (Shadowfell)\|Falkovnia]]: [[Vladeska Drakov]]
			*[[Graefmotte]]: [[Lord Durven Graef\|Durven Graef]]
			*[[Histhaven]]: [[The Rag Man]]
	*[[Kalakeri]]: [[Ramya Vasavadan]]		*[[Kalakeri]]: [[Ramya Vasavadan]]
	*[[Klorr (Domain)\|Klorr]]: [[Klorr]]		*[[Klorr (Domain)\|Klorr]]: [[Klorr]]
	*[[Lamordia (Shadowfell)\|Lamordia]]: [[Dr. Viktra Mordenheim\|Viktra Mordenheim]]		*[[Lamordia (Shadowfell)\|Lamordia]]: [[Dr. Viktra Mordenheim\|Viktra Mordenheim]]
			*[[Monadhan]]: [[Arantor]]
	*[[The Rider's Bridge]]: [[The Headless Rider]]		*[[The Rider's Bridge]]: [[The Headless Rider]]
	*[[The Sea of Sorrows]]: [[Captain Pietra van Riese\|Pietra van Riese]]		*[[The Sea of Sorrows]]: [[Captain Pietra van Riese\|Pietra van Riese]]
	*[[Staunton Bluffs (Shadowfell)\|Staunton Bluffs]]: [[Teresa Bleysmith]]		*[[Staunton Bluffs (Shadowfell)\|Staunton Bluffs]]: [[Teresa Bleysmith]]
	*[[Tepest (Shadowfell)\|Tepest]]: [[Mother Lorinda]]		*[[Tepest (Shadowfell)\|Tepest]]: [[Mother Lorinda]]
			*[[Timbergorge (Domain)\|Timbergorge]]: [[Silvermaw]]
	*[[Tovag (Shadowfell)\|Tovag]]: [[Kas the Betrayer]]		*[[Tovag (Shadowfell)\|Tovag]]: [[Kas the Betrayer]]
	*[[Valachan (Shadowfell)\|Valachan]]: [[Chakuna]]		*[[Valachan (Shadowfell)\|Valachan]]: [[Chakuna]]