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IanFordam: Added the "Canon Domain" category.

2024-01-12T19:14:01Z

Added the "Canon Domain" category.

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			[[Category:Canon Domain]]

	==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==		==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==

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2023-03-23T01:27:29Z

Chronology

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Things, Creatures & Personnages of Legend

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	*[[Darkanos]]		*[[Darkanos]]
	*[[Eternal Order]]		*[[Eternal Order]]
	*The[[Gray Realm]]		*The [[Gray Realm]]
	*The [[Hour of Ascension]]		*The [[Hour of Ascension]]
	*[[Kargat\| The Kargat]]		*[[Kargat\| The Kargat]]

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Chronology

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	*[[580 BC]] [[Master Bralkain]] and his [[wizard]] underlings inadvertently create the [[Key to the Abyss]], thereby enabling [[the Whistling Fiend]] to enter [[the Land of Mists]].<ref>[[TSR Jam 1999]] [[Heart's Final Beat]]]]</ref>		*[[580 BC]] [[Master Bralkain]] and his [[wizard]] underlings inadvertently create the [[Key to the Abyss]], thereby enabling [[the Whistling Fiend]] to enter [[the Land of Mists]].<ref>[[TSR Jam 1999]] [[Heart's Final Beat]]]]</ref>
	*[[580 BC]] [[The Whistling Fiend]] wipes out [[Creeana]],causing all those who lived there to abandon the village or perish.<ref>[[Gazetteer II]] p.16</ref>		*[[580 BC]] [[The Whistling Fiend]] wipes out [[Creeana]],causing all those who lived there to abandon the village or perish.<ref>[[Gazetteer II]] p.16</ref>
			*{{netbook-small}} [[The Red Haunt]] enters the Demiplane in Darkon.
	*[[603 BC]] ([[Prime Material Plane]]) [[Ebb]]'s [[shadow dragon]] kindred come into bloody conflict with [[humanoid]]s. It doesn't go well for her relatives, but Ebb manages to escape.<ref name="Gaz II p.143">[[Gazetteer II]] p.143</ref>		*[[603 BC]] ([[Prime Material Plane]]) [[Ebb]]'s [[shadow dragon]] kindred come into bloody conflict with [[humanoid]]s. It doesn't go well for her relatives, but Ebb manages to escape.<ref name="Gaz II p.143">[[Gazetteer II]] p.143</ref>
	* [[580 BC]] By this year, [[Il Aluk]] has 15,000 people residing within it.<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 57">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 57</ref>		* [[580 BC]] By this year, [[Il Aluk]] has 15,000 people residing within it.<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 57">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 57</ref>

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Darklord

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	* [[Trillen Mistwalker]]: "Demilord" of the ''Mistlands''.		* [[Trillen Mistwalker]]: "Demilord" of the ''Mistlands''.
	* [[Glennis McFadden]]: "Demilord" of the ''Boglands''.		* [[Glennis McFadden]]: "Demilord" of the ''Boglands''.
	* [[~~Gali Cloggen~~]]: "Demilord" of the ''Forest of Shadows''.		* [[Galf Kloggin]]: "Demilord" of the ''Forest of Shadows''.
	* [[Beryl Silvertress]]: "Demilord" of the ''Mountains of Misery''.		* [[Beryl Silvertress]]: "Demilord" of the ''Mountains of Misery''.
	* [[Yako ~~Vormoii~~]]: "Demilord" of the ''Vale of Tears''.		* [[Yako Vormoff]]: "Demilord" of the ''Vale of Tears''.
	* [[~~Dagon~~ Skragg]]: "Demilord" of the ''Jagged Coast''.		* [[Damon Skragg]]: "Demilord" of the ''Jagged Coast''.

	===Temporal Ruler===		===Temporal Ruler===

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2021-08-05T00:55:40Z

Darklord

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	*[[Azalin Rex]]		*[[Azalin Rex]]

	During the period between the [[Requiem]] and Azalin's return five years later, Darkon was home to seven "demilords" who divided the realm between them. In reality, this status as false and the seven were simply amongst the most dangerous threats in their region. After Azalin returned, all of them lost their presumed demilord status, with the exception of [[Death]], who became the Darklord of the new domain of [[Necropolis]].		During the period between the [[Requiem]] and Azalin's return five years later, Darkon was home to seven "demilords" who divided the realm between them. In reality, this status was false and the seven were simply amongst the most dangerous threats in their region. After Azalin returned, all of them lost their presumed demilord status, with the exception of [[Death]], who became the Darklord of the new domain of [[Necropolis]].
	* [[Death]]: "Demilord" of [[Il Aluk]].		* [[Death]]: "Demilord" of [[Il Aluk]].
	* [[Trillen Mistwalker]]: "Demilord" of the ''Mistlands''.		* [[Trillen Mistwalker]]: "Demilord" of the ''Mistlands''.

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	*[[Azalin Rex]]		*[[Azalin Rex]]

	During the period between the [[Requiem]] and Azalin's return five years later, Darkon was home to seven "demilords" who divided the realm between them. After Azalin returned, all of them lost their demilord status, with the exception of [[Death]], who became the ~~ruler~~ of the new domain of [[Necropolis]].		During the period between the [[Requiem]] and Azalin's return five years later, Darkon was home to seven "demilords" who divided the realm between them. In reality, this status as false and the seven were simply amongst the most dangerous threats in their region. After Azalin returned, all of them lost their presumed demilord status, with the exception of [[Death]], who became the Darklord of the new domain of [[Necropolis]].
	* [[Death]]: Demilord of [[Il Aluk]].		* [[Death]]: "Demilord" of [[Il Aluk]].
	* [[Trillen Mistwalker]]: Demilord of the ''Mistlands''.		* [[Trillen Mistwalker]]: "Demilord" of the ''Mistlands''.
	* [[Glennis McFadden]]: Demilord of the ''Boglands''.		* [[Glennis McFadden]]: "Demilord" of the ''Boglands''.
	* [[Gali Cloggen]]: Demilord of the ''Forest of Shadows''.		* [[Gali Cloggen]]: "Demilord" of the ''Forest of Shadows''.
	* [[Beryl Silvertress]]: Demilord of the ''Mountains of Misery''.		* [[Beryl Silvertress]]: "Demilord" of the ''Mountains of Misery''.
	* [[Yako Vormoii]]: Demilord of the ''Vale of Tears''.		* [[Yako Vormoii]]: "Demilord" of the ''Vale of Tears''.
	* [[Dagon Skragg]]: Demilord of the ''Jagged Coast''.		* [[Dagon Skragg]]: "Demilord" of the ''Jagged Coast''.

	===Temporal Ruler===		===Temporal Ruler===

Hell Born: Sorry if this isn't allowed, but added some notes on the different "provinces" of Darkon and on the demilords who took Azalin's place after the Grim Harvest. This felt like important and relevant information that was really hard to track down elsewhere on the wiki.

2021-08-02T06:08:48Z

Sorry if this isn't allowed, but added some notes on the different "provinces" of Darkon and on the demilords who took Azalin's place after the Grim Harvest. This felt like important and relevant information that was really hard to track down elsewhere on the wiki.

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	[[File:Darkon.png\|thumb\|Darkon map by the [[MCS]]. ''Note: Since this fan-made map predates 3rd Edition Ravenloft, there are some inconsistencies with the more recent maps.'']]		[[File:Darkon.png\|thumb\|Darkon map by the [[MCS]]. ''Note: Since this fan-made map predates 3rd Edition Ravenloft, there are some inconsistencies with the more recent maps.'']]

			Darkon's inhabitants informally divide the domain into six distinct regions; the ''Mistlands'', the ''Vale of Tears'', the ''Mountains of Misery'', the ''Boglands'', the ''Forest of Shadows'' and the ''Jagged Coast''.

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	====Rivers====		====Rivers====
	*The [[Vuchar River]]		*The [[Vuchar River]]
	**The [[~~Tempe~~ River]]		*The [[Tempe River]]
	**The		*The [[Khourx River]]
			*The [[Nezron River]]
			*The [[Corvus River]]
			*The [[River of Tears]]

	====Roads====		====Roads====
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	*[[Azalin Rex]]		*[[Azalin Rex]]

			During the period between the [[Requiem]] and Azalin's return five years later, Darkon was home to seven "demilords" who divided the realm between them. After Azalin returned, all of them lost their demilord status, with the exception of [[Death]], who became the ruler of the new domain of [[Necropolis]].
			* [[Death]]: Demilord of [[Il Aluk]].
			* [[Trillen Mistwalker]]: Demilord of the ''Mistlands''.
			* [[Glennis McFadden]]: Demilord of the ''Boglands''.
			* [[Gali Cloggen]]: Demilord of the ''Forest of Shadows''.
			* [[Beryl Silvertress]]: Demilord of the ''Mountains of Misery''.
			* [[Yako Vormoii]]: Demilord of the ''Vale of Tears''.
			* [[Dagon Skragg]]: Demilord of the ''Jagged Coast''.

	===Temporal Ruler===		===Temporal Ruler===

The Lesser Evil: /* Chronology */

2021-04-03T20:56:25Z

Chronology

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	*[[751 BC]] [[Bastion Teodorus Raines]] writes the ''[[Fourth Book of Ezra]]'' and is recognized as the Bastion of the Darkonian [[Church of Ezra]].<ref name="RLCS p.18">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.18</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.20">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.20</ref>[ He cleanses and occupies [[the Last Redoubt]] in [[Nevuchar Springs]].<ref name="Gaz II p.39">[[Gazetteer II]] p.39</ref>		*[[751 BC]] [[Bastion Teodorus Raines]] writes the ''[[Fourth Book of Ezra]]'' and is recognized as the Bastion of the Darkonian [[Church of Ezra]].<ref name="RLCS p.18">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.18</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.20">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.20</ref>[ He cleanses and occupies [[the Last Redoubt]] in [[Nevuchar Springs]].<ref name="Gaz II p.39">[[Gazetteer II]] p.39</ref>
	*[[751 BC]] '''March:''' [[Falkovnia]] launches its fifth invasion of [[Darkon]] in the [[March of Doom]]. Falkovnian forces reach as far north as [[Nartok]] before being turned back by the undead.		*[[751 BC]] '''March:''' [[Falkovnia]] launches its fifth invasion of [[Darkon]] in the [[March of Doom]]. Falkovnian forces reach as far north as [[Nartok]] before being turned back by the undead.
	*[[751 BC]] In the midst of [[Azalin]]s absence, [[the Kargat]] fail an [[assassination]] attempt on [[Alanik Ray]]. He flees from [[Martira Bay]] to [[Dementlieu]].<ref name="Champions of the Mists" p. 57>[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 57</ref>		*[[751 BC]] In the midst of [[Azalin]]s absence, [[the Kargat]] fail an [[assassination]] attempt on [[Alanik Ray]]. He flees from [[Martira Bay]] to [[Dementlieu]].<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 57">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 57</ref>
	*[[751 BC]] A hulking, [[aquatic]] monster of unknown nature attacks and partially eats several [[swim]]mers near [[Delagia]].<ref name="Gaz II p.41">[[Gazetteer II]] p.41</ref>		*[[751 BC]] A hulking, [[aquatic]] monster of unknown nature attacks and partially eats several [[swim]]mers near [[Delagia]].<ref name="Gaz II p.41">[[Gazetteer II]] p.41</ref>
	*[[752 BC]] [[Ebb]] abandons [[Castle Avernus]] and tries to enter [[the Shadow Rift]]. When she is unable to, she makes a nest in [[Mount Nyid]].<ref name="Gaz II p.143">[[Gazetteer II]] p.143</ref>		*[[752 BC]] [[Ebb]] abandons [[Castle Avernus]] and tries to enter [[the Shadow Rift]]. When she is unable to, she makes a nest in [[Mount Nyid]].<ref name="Gaz II p.143">[[Gazetteer II]] p.143</ref>

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	*[[383 BC]] '''[[False History]]''': The [[Arcane Age]] of [[Darkon]] ends with [[Darcalus Rex]] eliminating his rivals and becoming [[king]].<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 23">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 23</ref>		*[[383 BC]] '''[[False History]]''': The [[Arcane Age]] of [[Darkon]] ends with [[Darcalus Rex]] eliminating his rivals and becoming [[king]].<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 23">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 23</ref>
	*[[556 BC]] The [[Dark Delvers]] are in operation by this year or earlier. However, they came from or how they got started remains unknown.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 22">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 22</ref>		*[[556 BC]] The [[Dark Delvers]] are in operation by this year or earlier. However, they came from or how they got started remains unknown.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 22">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 22</ref>
	*[[579 BC]] [[Strahd]] and [[Azalin]] create a [[portal]] to [[Mordent]] to escape the [[Land of Mists]], but their plans fail as [[the Mists]] snatch up that land. Angered, Azalin abandons Strahd and [[Barovia]].<ref name="Gaz II p. 135">[[Gazetteer II]] p.135</ref>. The Dark Powers grant Azalin the domain of ~~Dark~~ as a result.<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 9">[[Gazetteer II]] p.9</ref>		*[[579 BC]] [[Strahd]] and [[Azalin]] create a [[portal]] to [[Mordent]] to escape the [[Land of Mists]], but their plans fail as [[the Mists]] snatch up that land. Angered, Azalin abandons Strahd and [[Barovia]].<ref name="Gaz II p. 135">[[Gazetteer II]] p.135</ref> The Dark Powers grant Azalin the domain of Darkon as a result.<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 9">[[Gazetteer II]] p.9</ref>
	* {{netbook-small}}[[579 BC]] The Dark Powers draw in [[Lockwood Manor]] to form part of the land for Darkon.<ref name="Book of Sorrows p.60">[[Book of Sorrows]] p.60</ref>		* {{netbook-small}}[[579 BC]] The Dark Powers draw in [[Lockwood Manor]] to form part of the land for Darkon.<ref name="Book of Sorrows p.60">[[Book of Sorrows]] p.60</ref>
	*[[579 BC]] [[False History]] '''Late Fall''' [[Darcalus Rex]] is overthrown by [[Azalin]].<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 19">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 19</ref>		*[[579 BC]] [[False History]] '''Late Fall''' [[Darcalus Rex]] is overthrown by [[Azalin]].<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 19">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 19</ref>
	* 579 BC [[Azalin]] holds a masquerade ball, calling the nobility of Darkon to its mandatory attendance. After Azalin introduces himself and proclaims rule of Darkon to be his, he kills anyone who refuses to acknowledge this right of rule.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 20">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 20</ref>		* 579 BC [[Azalin]] holds a masquerade ball, calling the nobility of Darkon to its mandatory attendance. After Azalin introduces himself and proclaims rule of Darkon to be his, he kills anyone who refuses to acknowledge this right of rule.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 20">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 20</ref>
	*[[580 BC]] [[Master Bralkain]] and his [[wizard]] underlings inadvertently create the [[Key to the Abyss]], thereby enabling [[the Whistling Fiend]] to enter [[the Land of Mists]].<ref>[[TSR Jam 1999]] [[Heart's Final Beat]]]]</ref>		*[[580 BC]] [[Master Bralkain]] and his [[wizard]] underlings inadvertently create the [[Key to the Abyss]], thereby enabling [[the Whistling Fiend]] to enter [[the Land of Mists]].<ref>[[TSR Jam 1999]] [[Heart's Final Beat]]]]</ref>
	*[[580 BC]] [[The Whistling Fiend]] wipes out [[Creeana]],causing all those who lived there to abandon the village or perish.<ref>[[Gazetteer II]] p.16</ref>		*[[580 BC]] [[The Whistling Fiend]] wipes out [[Creeana]], causing all those who lived there to abandon the village or perish.<ref>[[Gazetteer II]] p.16</ref>
	*{{netbook-small}} [[The Red Haunt]] enters the Demiplane in Darkon.		*{{netbook-small}} [[The Red Haunt]] enters the Demiplane in Darkon.
	*[[603 BC]] ([[Prime Material Plane]]) [[Ebb]]'s [[shadow dragon]] kindred come into bloody conflict with [[humanoid]]s. It doesn't go well for her relatives, but Ebb manages to escape.<ref name="Gaz II p.143">[[Gazetteer II]] p.143</ref>		*[[603 BC]] ([[Prime Material Plane]]) [[Ebb]]'s [[shadow dragon]] kindred come into bloody conflict with [[humanoid]]s. It doesn't go well for her relatives, but Ebb manages to escape.<ref name="Gaz II p.143">[[Gazetteer II]] p.143</ref>
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	*[[719 BC]] After three decades of enforcement, Azalin ends the [[Crimson Death]] quarantines.<ref name="Gaz II p. 21">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 21</ref>		*[[719 BC]] After three decades of enforcement, Azalin ends the [[Crimson Death]] quarantines.<ref name="Gaz II p. 21">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 21</ref>
	*[[716 BC]] The spirit of [[Madame Radanavich]] and her undead retinue discover [[Richten Haus]] and claim it for their own.		*[[716 BC]] The spirit of [[Madame Radanavich]] and her undead retinue discover [[Richten Haus]] and claim it for their own.
	* {{Spec\|([[718 BC]]}} [[Dr. van Richten]] and [[Shauten]] encounter [[the Priest of the Tor]], whom they assume at first to be a [[lich]]. In hindsight, van Richten realizes this is first struggle against of the [[ancient dead]].<ref>The encounter is canon, being described in [[Van Richten's Guide to the Ancient Dead (Book)]] p.5-6. The date is speculation taken from [[John W. Mangrum's Unofficial Ravenloft Timeline]] (p. 26 based on several references in the official source material.)</ref>		* {{Spec\|[[718 BC]]}} [[Dr. van Richten]] and [[Shauten]] encounter [[the Priest of the Tor]], whom they assume at first to be a [[lich]]. In hindsight, van Richten realizes this is first struggle against of the [[ancient dead]].<ref>The encounter is canon, being described in [[Van Richten's Guide to the Ancient Dead (Book)]] p.5-6. The date is speculation taken from [[John W. Mangrum's Unofficial Ravenloft Timeline]] (p. 26 based on several references in the official source material.)</ref>
	*[[722 BC]] [[The Fourth Dead Man's War]]<ref name="Gaz II p. 94">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 94</ref>		*[[722 BC]] [[The Fourth Dead Man's War]].<ref name="Gaz II p. 94">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 94</ref>
	*[[728 BC]] [[Dr. Van Richten]] and his companions defeats the [[Phantom Army]].<ref>[[Van Richten's Guide to Ghosts]] p. 91</ref>		*[[728 BC]] [[Dr. Van Richten]] and his companions defeats the [[Phantom Army]].<ref>[[Van Richten's Guide to Ghosts]] p. 91</ref>
	*[[734 BC]] [[Salizarr]] is drawn from [[Cormyr]] into the [[sewer]]s of [[Il Aluk]].<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium II]]</ref>		*[[734 BC]] [[Salizarr]] is drawn from [[Cormyr]] into the [[sewer]]s of [[Il Aluk]].<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium II]]</ref>
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	*[[735 BC]] [[Azalin]] discovers [[Hyskosa's Hexad]]<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 22">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 22</ref>		*[[735 BC]] [[Azalin]] discovers [[Hyskosa's Hexad]]<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 22">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 22</ref>
	*[[736 BC]] [[Elsepeth]] goes to [[Nartok]].		*[[736 BC]] [[Elsepeth]] goes to [[Nartok]].
	*[[738 BC]] [[Styrix]] creates the [[Rift Spanner]]. She begins collecting[[soul]]s from the people of [[Martira Bay]].<ref name="Gaz II p.117">[[Gazetteer II]] p.117</ref>		*[[738 BC]] [[Styrix]] creates the [[Rift Spanner]]. She begins collecting [[soul]]s from the people of [[Martira Bay]].<ref name="Gaz II p.117">[[Gazetteer II]] p.117</ref>
	*[[739 BC]] or Before: After fleeing into [[the Mists]] from [[L'Morai]] into [[Darkon]], [[Hermos]] and company perform for the [[Darkonian]]s, but the performers only receive rejection and [[bigotry]] when they ask for places to stay.<ref name="Carnival p. 40">[[Carnival]] p. 40</ref>		*[[739 BC]] or Before: After fleeing into [[the Mists]] from [[L'Morai]] into [[Darkon]], [[Hermos]] and company perform for the [[Darkonian]]s, but the performers only receive rejection and [[bigotry]] when they ask for places to stay.<ref name="Carnival p. 40">[[Carnival]] p. 40</ref>
	*[[740 BC]] Azalin engineers [[the Grand Conjunction]] using Hyskosa's Hexad. His plan to destroy the [[Demiplane of Dread]] fails. Fortunately for Darkon, it seems among the least affected.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 22">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 22</ref>		*[[740 BC]] Azalin engineers [[the Grand Conjunction]] using Hyskosa's Hexad. His plan to destroy the [[Demiplane of Dread]] fails. Fortunately for Darkon, it seems among the least affected.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 22">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 22</ref>
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	*[[751 BC]] After becoming the wife of [[Burgomeister Borganov]]'s wife, [[Hilde Borganov]] becomes the [[high priest\|high priestess]] of [[Tidemore]]. She converts most of the town to an obscure, aquatic [[religion]].		*[[751 BC]] After becoming the wife of [[Burgomeister Borganov]]'s wife, [[Hilde Borganov]] becomes the [[high priest\|high priestess]] of [[Tidemore]]. She converts most of the town to an obscure, aquatic [[religion]].
	*[[751 BC]] Thought destroyed, [[the Kargatane]] goes underground. [[Lady Kazandra]] restructures [[the Kargatane]] to meet the demands of a world without Azalin and turns newcoming members into her own [[puppet]]s. However, the group as a whole serves no single master<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 137">[[Domains of Dread P.137</ref>		*[[751 BC]] Thought destroyed, [[the Kargatane]] goes underground. [[Lady Kazandra]] restructures [[the Kargatane]] to meet the demands of a world without Azalin and turns newcoming members into her own [[puppet]]s. However, the group as a whole serves no single master<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 137">[[Domains of Dread P.137</ref>
	*[[751 BC]] [[Bastion Teodorus Raines]] writes the ''[[Fourth Book of Ezra]]'' and is recognized as the Bastion of the Darkonian [[Church of Ezra]].<ref name="RLCS p.18">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.18</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.20">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.20</ref>[ He cleanses and occupies [[the Last Redoubt]] in [[Nevuchar Springs]].<ref name="Gaz II p.39">[[Gazetteer II]] p.39</ref>		*[[751 BC]] [[Bastion Teodorus Raines]] writes the ''[[Fourth Book of Ezra]]'' and is recognized as the Bastion of the Darkonian [[Church of Ezra]].<ref name="RLCS p.18">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.18</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.20">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.20</ref> He cleanses and occupies [[the Last Redoubt]] in [[Nevuchar Springs]].<ref name="Gaz II p.39">[[Gazetteer II]] p.39</ref>
	*[[751 BC]] '''March:''' [[Falkovnia]] launches its fifth invasion of [[Darkon]] in the [[March of Doom]]. Falkovnian forces reach as far north as [[Nartok]] before being turned back by the undead.		*[[751 BC]] '''March:''' [[Falkovnia]] launches its fifth invasion of [[Darkon]] in the [[March of Doom]]. Falkovnian forces reach as far north as [[Nartok]] before being turned back by the undead.
	*[[751 BC]] In the midst of [[Azalin]]s absence, [[the Kargat]] fail an [[assassination]] attempt on [[Alanik Ray]]. He flees from [[Martira Bay]] to [[Dementlieu]].<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 57">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 57</ref>		*[[751 BC]] In the midst of [[Azalin]]s absence, [[the Kargat]] fail an [[assassination]] attempt on [[Alanik Ray]]. He flees from [[Martira Bay]] to [[Dementlieu]].<ref name="Champions of the Mists p. 57">[[Champions of the Mists]] p. 57</ref>

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	====Villages====		====Villages====
	*[[Creeana]]		*[[Creeana]]
	*{{netbook-small}}[[Rutledge]] is a port harbouring roughly 250 souls on the [[Nocturnal Sea]] that straddles the border between Darkon and [[Nova Vaasa]]. It has, as yet, been claimed by neither. Its lifeblood is fishing but it also serves as a [[pirate haven]].		* {{netbook-small}}[[Rutledge]] is a port harbouring roughly 250 souls on the [[Nocturnal Sea]] that straddles the border between Darkon and [[Nova Vaasa]]. It has, as yet, been claimed by neither. Its lifeblood is fishing but it also serves as a [[pirate haven]].
	*[[Tidemore]] is a small fishing port on the [[Nocturnal Sea]], sitting in the shadow of the [[Mountains of Misery]] north of [[Rookhausen]].		*[[Tidemore]] is a small fishing port on the [[Nocturnal Sea]], sitting in the shadow of the [[Mountains of Misery]] north of [[Rookhausen]].

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	*[[556 BC]] The [[Dark Delvers]] are in operation by this year or earlier. However, they came from or how they got started remains unknown.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 22">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 22</ref>		*[[556 BC]] The [[Dark Delvers]] are in operation by this year or earlier. However, they came from or how they got started remains unknown.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 22">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 22</ref>
	*[[579 BC]] [[Strahd]] and [[Azalin]] create a [[portal]] to [[Mordent]] to escape the [[Land of Mists]], but their plans fail as [[the Mists]] snatch up that land. Angered, Azalin abandons Strahd and [[Barovia]].<ref name="Gaz II p. 135">[[Gazetteer II]] p.135</ref>. The Dark Powers grant Azalin the domain of Dark as a result.<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 9">[[Gazetteer II]] p.9</ref>		*[[579 BC]] [[Strahd]] and [[Azalin]] create a [[portal]] to [[Mordent]] to escape the [[Land of Mists]], but their plans fail as [[the Mists]] snatch up that land. Angered, Azalin abandons Strahd and [[Barovia]].<ref name="Gaz II p. 135">[[Gazetteer II]] p.135</ref>. The Dark Powers grant Azalin the domain of Dark as a result.<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 9">[[Gazetteer II]] p.9</ref>
	*{{netbook-small}}[[579 BC]] The Dark Powers draw in [[Lockwood Manor]] to form part of the land for Darkon.<ref name="Book of Sorrows p.60">[[Book of Sorrows]] p.60</ref>		* {{netbook-small}}[[579 BC]] The Dark Powers draw in [[Lockwood Manor]] to form part of the land for Darkon.<ref name="Book of Sorrows p.60">[[Book of Sorrows]] p.60</ref>
	*[[579 BC]] [[False History]] '''Late Fall''' [[Darcalus Rex]] is overthrown by [[Azalin]].<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 19">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 19</ref>		*[[579 BC]] [[False History]] '''Late Fall''' [[Darcalus Rex]] is overthrown by [[Azalin]].<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 19">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 19</ref>
	* 579 BC [[Azalin]] holds a masquerade ball, calling the nobility of Darkon to its mandatory attendance. After Azalin introduces himself and proclaims rule of Darkon to be his, he kills anyone who refuses to acknowledge this right of rule.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 20">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 20</ref>		* 579 BC [[Azalin]] holds a masquerade ball, calling the nobility of Darkon to its mandatory attendance. After Azalin introduces himself and proclaims rule of Darkon to be his, he kills anyone who refuses to acknowledge this right of rule.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 20">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 20</ref>
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	*[[637 BC]] [[Frederick van Richten]] establishes the [[Richten Haus]] [[estate]] on the outskirts of [[Rivalis]].<ref name="Bleak House: Homecoming p. 29>[[Bleak House: Homecoming]] p. 29</ref>		*[[637 BC]] [[Frederick van Richten]] establishes the [[Richten Haus]] [[estate]] on the outskirts of [[Rivalis]].<ref name="Bleak House: Homecoming p. 29>[[Bleak House: Homecoming]] p. 29</ref>
	*[[650 BC]] [[The Kargat]] establish the [[Faith of the Overseer]] in [[Darkon]].<ref name="RLCS p.17">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.17</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.19">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.19</ref>		*[[650 BC]] [[The Kargat]] establish the [[Faith of the Overseer]] in [[Darkon]].<ref name="RLCS p.17">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.17</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.19">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.19</ref>
	*{{netbook-small}}[[651 BC]] [[Carcharodon Isle (Domain)\|Carcharodon Isle]] forms in the [[Sea of Sorrows]] near [[Martira Bay]]<ref name=BoSp.74>[[The Book of Souls (Netbook)]] p.74</ref> It eventually falls under [[Darkonian]] rule, specifically that of [[the Kargat]].<ref name=BoSp.73>[[The Book of Souls (Netbook)]] p.73</ref>		* {{netbook-small}}[[651 BC]] [[Carcharodon Isle (Domain)\|Carcharodon Isle]] forms in the [[Sea of Sorrows]] near [[Martira Bay]]<ref name=BoSp.74>[[The Book of Souls (Netbook)]] p.74</ref> It eventually falls under [[Darkonian]] rule, specifically that of [[the Kargat]].<ref name=BoSp.73>[[The Book of Souls (Netbook)]] p.73</ref>
	* [[656 BC]] [[Ebb]] stalks those who killed her [[shadow dragon]] relatives, but she is drawn into [[the Mists]]. Winding in up in [[Darkon]], she first comes into conflict with [[Azalin]] but then reaches an accord with him through their mutual power and condescension towards living [[human]]s.<ref name="Gaz II p.143">[[Gazetteer II]] p.143</ref>		* [[656 BC]] [[Ebb]] stalks those who killed her [[shadow dragon]] relatives, but she is drawn into [[the Mists]]. Winding in up in [[Darkon]], she first comes into conflict with [[Azalin]] but then reaches an accord with him through their mutual power and condescension towards living [[human]]s.<ref name="Gaz II p.143">[[Gazetteer II]] p.143</ref>
	* [[675 BC]] Members of the [[Order of the Guardians]] steal the [[Key to the Abyss]] from the dungeons beneath [[Castle Avernus]].<ref>[[TSR Jam 1999]], p. 45</ref>		* [[675 BC]] Members of the [[Order of the Guardians]] steal the [[Key to the Abyss]] from the dungeons beneath [[Castle Avernus]].<ref>[[TSR Jam 1999]], p. 45</ref>
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	* [[698 BC]] On this approximate year, a mob runs [[Mikel Gunderling]] out of [[Il Aluk]] on suspicion of using [[necromancy]] to achieve [[immortality]].<ref name="The Baron's Eyrie]] p. 50 n1">[[The Baron's Eyrie]], [[Dungeon Magazine #58]], p. 50; "over 50 years ago" from 749 BC</ref>		* [[698 BC]] On this approximate year, a mob runs [[Mikel Gunderling]] out of [[Il Aluk]] on suspicion of using [[necromancy]] to achieve [[immortality]].<ref name="The Baron's Eyrie]] p. 50 n1">[[The Baron's Eyrie]], [[Dungeon Magazine #58]], p. 50; "over 50 years ago" from 749 BC</ref>
	*[[700 BC]] [[First Dead Man’s War]] waged by [[Falkovnia]] upon [[Darkon]]<ref name="Gaz II p. 93">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 93</ref>		*[[700 BC]] [[First Dead Man’s War]] waged by [[Falkovnia]] upon [[Darkon]]<ref name="Gaz II p. 93">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 93</ref>
	*{{netbook-small}}[[700 BC]] [[The Ragman]] appears for the first time in an [[abandoned]] [[church]] located in [[Martira Bay]].<ref name="Book of Sorrows p. 56">[[Book of Sorrows]] p.56</ref>		* {{netbook-small}}[[700 BC]] [[The Ragman]] appears for the first time in an [[abandoned]] [[church]] located in [[Martira Bay]].<ref name="Book of Sorrows p. 56">[[Book of Sorrows]] p.56</ref>
	*[[704 BC]] [[Antonin Madren]] sets up operations in [[Martira Bay]].<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Created p. 6">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Created p.6</ref>		*[[704 BC]] [[Antonin Madren]] sets up operations in [[Martira Bay]].<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Created p. 6">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Created p.6</ref>
	*[[704 BC]] [[Second Dead Man’s War]] is waged by [[Falkovnia]] upon [[Darkon]].<ref name="Gaz II p. 93">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 93</ref>		*[[704 BC]] [[Second Dead Man’s War]] is waged by [[Falkovnia]] upon [[Darkon]].<ref name="Gaz II p. 93">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 93</ref>
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	*[[719 BC]] After three decades of enforcement, Azalin ends the [[Crimson Death]] quarantines.<ref name="Gaz II p. 21">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 21</ref>		*[[719 BC]] After three decades of enforcement, Azalin ends the [[Crimson Death]] quarantines.<ref name="Gaz II p. 21">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 21</ref>
	*[[716 BC]] The spirit of [[Madame Radanavich]] and her undead retinue discover [[Richten Haus]] and claim it for their own.		*[[716 BC]] The spirit of [[Madame Radanavich]] and her undead retinue discover [[Richten Haus]] and claim it for their own.
	*{{Spec\|([[718 BC]]}} [[Dr. van Richten]] and [[Shauten]] encounter [[the Priest of the Tor]], whom they assume at first to be a [[lich]]. In hindsight, van Richten realizes this is first struggle against of the [[ancient dead]].<ref>The encounter is canon, being described in [[Van Richten's Guide to the Ancient Dead (Book)]] p.5-6. The date is speculation taken from [[John W. Mangrum's Unofficial Ravenloft Timeline]] (p. 26 based on several references in the official source material.)</ref>		* {{Spec\|([[718 BC]]}} [[Dr. van Richten]] and [[Shauten]] encounter [[the Priest of the Tor]], whom they assume at first to be a [[lich]]. In hindsight, van Richten realizes this is first struggle against of the [[ancient dead]].<ref>The encounter is canon, being described in [[Van Richten's Guide to the Ancient Dead (Book)]] p.5-6. The date is speculation taken from [[John W. Mangrum's Unofficial Ravenloft Timeline]] (p. 26 based on several references in the official source material.)</ref>
	*[[722 BC]] [[The Fourth Dead Man's War]]<ref name="Gaz II p. 94">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 94</ref>		*[[722 BC]] [[The Fourth Dead Man's War]]<ref name="Gaz II p. 94">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 94</ref>
	*[[728 BC]] [[Dr. Van Richten]] and his companions defeats the [[Phantom Army]].<ref>[[Van Richten's Guide to Ghosts]] p. 91</ref>		*[[728 BC]] [[Dr. Van Richten]] and his companions defeats the [[Phantom Army]].<ref>[[Van Richten's Guide to Ghosts]] p. 91</ref>
	*[[734 BC]] [[Salizarr]] is drawn from [[Cormyr]] into the [[sewer]]s of [[Il Aluk]].<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium II]]</ref>		*[[734 BC]] [[Salizarr]] is drawn from [[Cormyr]] into the [[sewer]]s of [[Il Aluk]].<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium II]]</ref>
	*{{netbook-small}}[[734 BC]] [[Bartholomew Nylreav]] is given knighthood in return for acts performed on behalf of [[Darkon]].<ref name ="Book of Sorrows p. 77">[[Book of Sorrows]] p. 77</ref>		* {{netbook-small}}[[734 BC]] [[Bartholomew Nylreav]] is given knighthood in return for acts performed on behalf of [[Darkon]].<ref name ="Book of Sorrows p. 77">[[Book of Sorrows]] p. 77</ref>
	*[[735 BC]] [[Azalin]] discovers [[Hyskosa's Hexad]]<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 22">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 22</ref>		*[[735 BC]] [[Azalin]] discovers [[Hyskosa's Hexad]]<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 22">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 22</ref>
	*[[736 BC]] [[Elsepeth]] goes to [[Nartok]].		*[[736 BC]] [[Elsepeth]] goes to [[Nartok]].
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	*[[751 BC]] A hulking, [[aquatic]] monster of unknown nature attacks and partially eats several [[swim]]mers near [[Delagia]].<ref name="Gaz II p.41">[[Gazetteer II]] p.41</ref>		*[[751 BC]] A hulking, [[aquatic]] monster of unknown nature attacks and partially eats several [[swim]]mers near [[Delagia]].<ref name="Gaz II p.41">[[Gazetteer II]] p.41</ref>
	*[[752 BC]] [[Ebb]] abandons [[Castle Avernus]] and tries to enter [[the Shadow Rift]]. When she is unable to, she makes a nest in [[Mount Nyid]].<ref name="Gaz II p.143">[[Gazetteer II]] p.143</ref>		*[[752 BC]] [[Ebb]] abandons [[Castle Avernus]] and tries to enter [[the Shadow Rift]]. When she is unable to, she makes a nest in [[Mount Nyid]].<ref name="Gaz II p.143">[[Gazetteer II]] p.143</ref>
	*{{netbook-small}}[[752 BC]] [[Tallwich]] enters [[Darkon]] and settles down in [[the Forest of Shadows]] near [[Nartok]].<ref name="Book of Secrets p. 127">[[Book of Secrets]] p.127</ref>		* {{netbook-small}}[[752 BC]] [[Tallwich]] enters [[Darkon]] and settles down in [[the Forest of Shadows]] near [[Nartok]].<ref name="Book of Secrets p. 127">[[Book of Secrets]] p.127</ref>
	* [[Azalin]] recovers enough of his disperse essence to consciously think again, though he still lacks [[corporeal]] form. He sends [[dream]]s to several allies with plans for his return. These plans apparently involve a [[soul phylactery]].<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 24">[[Gazetteer II]] p.24</ref>		* [[Azalin]] recovers enough of his disperse essence to consciously think again, though he still lacks [[corporeal]] form. He sends [[dream]]s to several allies with plans for his return. These plans apparently involve a [[soul phylactery]].<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 24">[[Gazetteer II]] p.24</ref>
	*{{netbook-small}}[[753 BC]] [[Locknar Cove]], a mostly aquatic [[domain]] with a single significant [[island]] between [[Liffe]], [[Nova Vaasa]], and [[Darkon]], joins the [[Nocturnal Sea]]. [[Rutledge]] is its only notable community.<ref name=booksacp118>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p. 118</ref>		* {{netbook-small}}[[753 BC]] [[Locknar Cove]], a mostly aquatic [[domain]] with a single significant [[island]] between [[Liffe]], [[Nova Vaasa]], and [[Darkon]], joins the [[Nocturnal Sea]]. [[Rutledge]] is its only notable community.<ref name=booksacp118>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p. 118</ref>
	*{{netbook-small}}[[754 BC]] [[The Celestines]] establish [[Nostophilia]] to monitor celestial events that might foretell events relating to [[Necropolis]] or [[Azalin Rex]] coming back.<ref>[[Undead Sea Scrolls 2002]] p.129</ref>		* {{netbook-small}}[[754 BC]] [[The Celestines]] establish [[Nostophilia]] to monitor celestial events that might foretell events relating to [[Necropolis]] or [[Azalin Rex]] coming back.<ref>[[Undead Sea Scrolls 2002]] p.129</ref>
	* [[755 BC]] [[Azalin]] is restored to [[corporeal]] form.<ref name="Gaz II p.24">[[Gazetteer II]] p.24</ref><ref name="RLCS p.18">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.18</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.20">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.20</ref> Both the plot of [[Tavelia]] to control him and the plot of Death to destroy him are foiled.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 24">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 24</ref>		* [[755 BC]] [[Azalin]] is restored to [[corporeal]] form.<ref name="Gaz II p.24">[[Gazetteer II]] p.24</ref><ref name="RLCS p.18">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.18</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.20">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.20</ref> Both the plot of [[Tavelia]] to control him and the plot of Death to destroy him are foiled.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 24">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 24</ref>
	*[[755 BC]] [[Necropolis]] becomes its own [[domain]] with [[Death (Lowellyn Dachine)\|Death]] as its [[darklord]].<ref name="Gaz II p.55">[[Gazetteer II]] p.55</ref>		*[[755 BC]] [[Necropolis]] becomes its own [[domain]] with [[Death (Lowellyn Dachine)\|Death]] as its [[darklord]].<ref name="Gaz II p.55">[[Gazetteer II]] p.55</ref>

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Hell Born: Sorry if this isn't allowed, but added some notes on the different "provinces" of Darkon and on the demilords who took Azalin's place after the Grim Harvest. This felt like important and relevant information that was really hard to track down elsewhere on the wiki.

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