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Nubnuber: /* Game Statistics */ You're thinking of the Loup du Noir. The Loup Garou has always been a more powerful werewolf.

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Game Statistics: You're thinking of the Loup du Noir. The Loup Garou has always been a more powerful werewolf.

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	*[[5th Edition]]		*[[5th Edition]]
	**male loup ~~gaou~~, no level or alignment given~~. The Loup Gaou in [[5th Edition]] is described as a "more aggressive" werewolf instead of as a human that dons the pelt of a wolf to become the beast~~.		**male loup garou, no level or alignment given.

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	The [[betrayal]]s of his children {{Spec\|and Luther Bedarik}} motivate Harkon Lukas to keep the power of the Meistersinger office close to his chest, though he wields his power more as a show of dominance over his territory rather than pursue any dreams of achieving further rule.<ref name="Gaz I p. 146">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume 1]] p. 146</ref> He displays a deep loathing for both [[werewolves]] and [[vampire]]s and will hunt them given the chance.<ref name="RoT p. 102">[[Realm of Terror]] ([[Black Box]]) p. 102</ref><ref name="Red Box CS Realm of Terror p.71">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Realm of Terror]] ([[Red Box]]) p. 71</ref><ref name="DoD p. 64-65">[[Domains of Dread]] p.64-65</ref>		The [[betrayal]]s of his children {{Spec\|and Luther Bedarik}} motivate Harkon Lukas to keep the power of the Meistersinger office close to his chest, though he wields his power more as a show of dominance over his territory rather than pursue any dreams of achieving further rule.<ref name="Gaz I p. 146">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume 1]] p. 146</ref> He displays a deep loathing for both [[werewolves]] and [[vampire]]s and will hunt them given the chance.<ref name="RoT p. 102">[[Realm of Terror]] ([[Black Box]]) p. 102</ref><ref name="Red Box CS Realm of Terror p.71">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Realm of Terror]] ([[Red Box]]) p. 71</ref><ref name="DoD p. 64-65">[[Domains of Dread]] p.64-65</ref>

			==[[5th Edition]] History

			Harkon Lukas's history differs from past editions. For one, he is now a loup gaou who grew up among a group of lycanthropes instead of a wolfwere. He still attempted to lead and rule his people and was shunned for it, which caused him to go on a murderous rampage, then roamed human civilizations as a minstrel. Harkon became so famous that he amassed a number of avid fans. The rules of this land (rulers and land are unnamed) grew wary over Harkon’s influence and had them falsely arrested. The people led a revolt against their leaders for arresting Harkon and the wolf faked his own death. To further the dramatic performance, Harkon busted out of his own casket in his wolf-hybrid form during this revolt. He slew the ruler and placed his crown upon his own brow. That is when the Mists took him and he became the Darklord of Kartakass.

			Harkon is not described as the [[Meistersinger]] of [[Skald]] in [[5th Edition]], but does own the Old Kartakan Inn. His new curse is that people quickly forget his work and he has to constantly redefine himself to be relevant for only fleeting moments of fame.

	==Game Statistics==		==Game Statistics==

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	**male wolfwere bard 8, Neutral Evil<ref name="Gaz I p. 145">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume 1]] p.145</ref>		**male wolfwere bard 8, Neutral Evil<ref name="Gaz I p. 145">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume 1]] p.145</ref>

			*[[5th Edition]]
			**male loup gaou, no level or alignment given. The Loup Gaou in [[5th Edition]] is described as a "more aggressive" werewolf instead of as a human that dons the pelt of a wolf to become the beast.

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FriendFiran: Just fixed a few typos I noticed while reading.

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Just fixed a few typos I noticed while reading.

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	===As [[darklord]]===		===As [[darklord]]===
	Since its formation over a century ago, Harkon Lukas has remained [[darklord]], although the decentralized distribution of authority and the political independence of the realm's [[community\|communities]] has made it such that there is no single political [[ruler]] of the [[domain]].<ref name=Gazetteer I p. 100>[[Gazetteer I]] p.100</ref> According to [["S"]], the realm's emergence from [[the Mists]] seems to coincide with local stories of the [[burning]] of [[Dargacht Keep]] and the disruption of the [[Invidian Occupation]], although "S" discounts the though of the Invidian's culpability as occupiers to be a matter of [[false history]].<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 93">[[Gazetteer I]] p.93</ref> Nonetheless, the remains of the Keep still exist today in [[Dargacht Plaza]].<ref>[[Gazetteer I]] p.107</ref>		Since its formation over a century ago, Harkon Lukas has remained [[darklord]], although the decentralized distribution of authority and the political independence of the realm's [[community\|communities]] has made it such that there is no single political [[ruler]] of the [[domain]].<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 100">[[Gazetteer I]] p.100</ref> According to [["S"]], the realm's emergence from [[the Mists]] seems to coincide with local stories of the [[burning]] of [[Dargacht Keep]] and the disruption of the [[Invidian Occupation]], although "S" discounts the though of the Invidian's culpability as occupiers to be a matter of [[false history]].<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 93">[[Gazetteer I]] p.93</ref> Nonetheless, the remains of the Keep still exist today in [[Dargacht Plaza]].<ref>[[Gazetteer I]] p.107</ref>

	A [[bard]] named Harkon Lukas is said to have roused the Kartakans to destroy the Keep<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 93">[[Gazetteer I]] p.93</ref>, Many decades later, Harkon Lukas would claim to [[Casimir]] that he only was only "mildly responsible" do with the burning of the Keep.<ref>[[Heart of Midnight]] p. 240</ref> The stories of Kartakan history speak of several incidents of Harkon Lukas showing up, though most Kartakans assume this to be a mythical persona (not too dissimilar from the [[Grandfather Wolf]] archetype) adopted by several people over the span of many [[year]]s.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 93">[[Gazetteer I]] p.93</ref>		A [[bard]] named Harkon Lukas is said to have roused the Kartakans to destroy the Keep<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 93">[[Gazetteer I]] p.93</ref>, Many decades later, Harkon Lukas would claim to [[Casimir]] that he only was only "mildly responsible" do with the burning of the Keep.<ref>[[Heart of Midnight]] p. 240</ref> The stories of Kartakan history speak of several incidents of Harkon Lukas showing up, though most Kartakans assume this to be a mythical persona (not too dissimilar from the [[Grandfather Wolf]] archetype) adopted by several people over the span of many [[year]]s.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 93">[[Gazetteer I]] p.93</ref>

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	Harkon Lukas is a [[wolfwere]] and the [[darklord]] of [[Kartakass]].<ref name="RoT p. 101">[[Realm of Terror]] ([[Black Box]]) p. 101</ref><ref name="Red Box CS Realm of Terror p.70">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Realm of Terror]] ([[Red Box]]) p. 70</ref><ref name="DoD p. 64">[[Domains of Dread]] p.64</ref><ref name="Gaz I p. 146">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume 1]] p.146</ref> Since [[743 BC]], he is the [[meistersinger]] of the Kartakan village of [[Skald]].<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume 1]] p.107</ref> He owns and resides at the [[Old Kartakan Inn and Taverna]].<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume 1]] p.146-147</ref><ref>[[Feast of Goblyns]] p.6</ref> [[Akriel Lukas]]<ref>[[Feast of Goblyns]] p.13</ref><ref name="DoD p. 63">[[Domains of Dread]] p.63</ref> and [[Casimir Lukas]]<ref name="DoD p. 63">[[Domains of Dread]] p.63</ref><ref>[[Heart of Midnight]]</ref> are two of his notable children. However, he has sired numerous offspring, which has spawned an entirely new type of wolfwere, the [[greater wolfwere]].<ref name=FoF>[[Feast of Goblyns]] p.96</ref><ref name=rmci&II>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p.66</ref><ref name=dendread>[[Denizens of Dread]] p.223-224</ref>		Harkon Lukas is a [[wolfwere]] and the [[darklord]] of [[Kartakass]].<ref name="RoT p. 101">[[Realm of Terror]] ([[Black Box]]) p. 101</ref><ref name="Red Box CS Realm of Terror p.70">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Realm of Terror]] ([[Red Box]]) p. 70</ref><ref name="DoD p. 64">[[Domains of Dread]] p.64</ref><ref name="Gaz I p. 146">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume 1]] p. 146</ref> Since [[743 BC]], he is the [[meistersinger]] of the Kartakan village of [[Skald]].<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume 1]] p.107</ref> He owns and resides at the [[Old Kartakan Inn and Taverna]].<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume 1]] p.146-147</ref><ref>[[Feast of Goblyns]] p.6</ref> [[Akriel Lukas]]<ref>[[Feast of Goblyns]] p.13</ref><ref name="DoD p. 63">[[Domains of Dread]] p.63</ref> and [[Casimir Lukas]]<ref name="DoD p. 63">[[Domains of Dread]] p.63</ref><ref>[[Heart of Midnight]]</ref> are two of his notable children. However, he has sired numerous offspring, which has spawned an entirely new type of wolfwere, the [[greater wolfwere]].<ref name=FoF>[[Feast of Goblyns]] p.96</ref><ref name=rmci&II>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p.66</ref><ref name=dendread>[[Denizens of Dread]] p.223-224</ref>

	[[Harkon Lukas]] plays a large role in the adventure [[module]] [[Feast of Goblyns]], where he plays out his game of intrigues with Akriel. The [[novel]] [[Heart of Midnight]] features his equally [[rebellious]] son Casimir whereas [[Death of a Darklord]] features Harkon Lukas' efforts to escape the [[Land of Mists]].<ref name="DoD p. 63">[[Domains of Dread]] p.63</ref>		[[Harkon Lukas]] plays a large role in the adventure [[module]] [[Feast of Goblyns]], where he plays out his game of intrigues with Akriel. The [[novel]] [[Heart of Midnight]] features his equally [[rebellious]] son Casimir whereas [[Death of a Darklord]] features Harkon Lukas' efforts to escape the [[Land of Mists]].<ref name="DoD p. 63">[[Domains of Dread]] p.63</ref>
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	===[[The Soulless Crown]]===		===[[The Soulless Crown]]===
	The family [[betrayal]]s within the [[Lukas family]] did not go unnoticed by the [[Kartakan]] people, as writers created many [[song]]s about Akriel's plots against Harkon and Harkon's attempts to build a relationship with Casimir.<ref name="DoD p. 63">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 63</ref> In [[742 BC]], then [[Meistersinger of Skald]] [[Luther Bedarik]] penned an [[epic]] [[tragedy]] and [[ballad]] called [[the Soulless Crown]], which used ages old myths and stories of the [[Grandfather Wolf]] as thinly disguised allegory to Harkon Lukas and how his attempts at [[manipulation]] of humanity led him to miss the betrayal of his wayward offspring. It also implicated the trio to be [[narrulves]].<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 95">[[Gazetteer I]] p.95</ref>		The family [[betrayal]]s within the [[Lukas family]] did not go unnoticed by the [[Kartakan]] people, as writers created many [[song]]s about Akriel's plots against Harkon and Harkon's attempts to build a relationship with Casimir.<ref name="DoD p. 63">[[Domains of Dread]] p.63</ref> In [[742 BC]], then [[Meistersinger of Skald]] [[Luther Bedarik]] penned an [[epic]] [[tragedy]] and [[ballad]] called [[the Soulless Crown]], which used ages old myths and stories of the [[Grandfather Wolf]] as thinly disguised allegory to Harkon Lukas and how his attempts at [[manipulation]] of humanity led him to miss the betrayal of his wayward offspring. It also implicated the trio to be [[narrulves]].<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 95">[[Gazetteer I]] p.95</ref>

	Like his children's betrayals before, Bedarik's attack on Harkon's character may have been taken as a stab in the back. Harkon's assistance in Luther's winning the Skald Meistersinger contest years before. Rumor had it that, prior to the awakening of his own ambitions, Luther Bedarik was merely a pawn to Harkon Lukas' whims. Harkon Lukas retaliated by defeating Luther Bedarik in the Meistersinger Contest of [[743 BC]]<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 95">[[Gazetteer I]] p.95</ref> {{potential-canon-small}} using a reinterpretation of [[the Wolf's Lament]], a [[song]] from Bedarik's Soulless Crown.<ref>[http://fraternityofshadows.com/TheVault/Rl_Gaz_I_WE.pdf Gazetteer I Web Enhancement] p. 4</ref> {{canon-small}} Humiliated and bereft of his title, Luther Bedarik disappeared from public view. Harkon Lukas has held onto the mantle of Skald Meistersinger ever since.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 95-96">[[Gazetteer I]] p.95-96</ref>		Like his children's betrayals before, Bedarik's attack on Harkon's character may have been taken as a stab in the back. Harkon's assistance in Luther's winning the Skald Meistersinger contest years before. Rumor had it that, prior to the awakening of his own ambitions, Luther Bedarik was merely a pawn to Harkon Lukas' whims. Harkon Lukas retaliated by defeating Luther Bedarik in the Meistersinger Contest of [[743 BC]]<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 95">[[Gazetteer I]] p.95</ref> {{potential-canon-small}} using a reinterpretation of [[the Wolf's Lament]], a [[song]] from Bedarik's Soulless Crown.<ref>[http://fraternityofshadows.com/TheVault/Rl_Gaz_I_WE.pdf Gazetteer I Web Enhancement] p. 4</ref> {{canon-small}} Humiliated and bereft of his title, Luther Bedarik disappeared from public view. Harkon Lukas has held onto the mantle of Skald Meistersinger ever since.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 95-96">[[Gazetteer I]] p.95-96</ref>
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	The major psychological abnormalities that distinguish Harkon Lukas from the wolfwere kindred of his homeland include his gregariousness, his propensity for orchestrating schemes of long durations, and a [[Neutral Evil]] rather than [[Chaotic Evil]] [[alignment]]. Moreover, he desires to be a truly grand and dominant [[ruler]] of humanity rather than merely prey upon its [[flesh]]. However, his [[domain]] entirely lacks the robust centralization and cosmpolitan orientation that would make [[conquest]] worth anything. Consequenly, he flails in the mire of ennui and lack of purpose. Though he holds a terribly clever mind and jovial mannerism, his volatile temper can result in terrible rampages when his schemes are foiled.<ref name="RoT p. 102">[[Realm of Terror]] ([[Black Box]]) p. 102</ref><ref name="Red Box CS Realm of Terror p.71">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Realm of Terror]] ([[Red Box]]) p. 71</ref><ref name="DoD p. 64-65">[[Domains of Dread]] p.64-65</ref>		The major psychological abnormalities that distinguish Harkon Lukas from the wolfwere kindred of his homeland include his gregariousness, his propensity for orchestrating schemes of long durations, and a [[Neutral Evil]] rather than [[Chaotic Evil]] [[alignment]]. Moreover, he desires to be a truly grand and dominant [[ruler]] of humanity rather than merely prey upon its [[flesh]]. However, his [[domain]] entirely lacks the robust centralization and cosmpolitan orientation that would make [[conquest]] worth anything. Consequenly, he flails in the mire of ennui and lack of purpose. Though he holds a terribly clever mind and jovial mannerism, his volatile temper can result in terrible rampages when his schemes are foiled.<ref name="RoT p. 102">[[Realm of Terror]] ([[Black Box]]) p. 102</ref><ref name="Red Box CS Realm of Terror p.71">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Realm of Terror]] ([[Red Box]]) p. 71</ref><ref name="DoD p. 64-65">[[Domains of Dread]] p.64-65</ref>

	The [[betrayal]]s of his children {{Spec\|and Luther Bedarik}} motivate Harkon Lukas to keep the power of the Meistersinger office close to his chest, though he wields his power more as a show of dominance over his territory rather than pursue any dreams of achieving further rule.<ref name="Gaz I p. 146">[[Gazetteer I]] p. 146</ref> He displays a deep loathing for both [[werewolves]] and [[vampire]]s and will hunt them given the chance.<ref name="RoT p. 102">[[Realm of Terror]] ([[Black Box]]) p. 102</ref><ref name="Red Box CS Realm of Terror p.71">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Realm of Terror]] ([[Red Box]]) p. 71</ref><ref name="DoD p. 64-65">[[Domains of Dread]] p.64-65</ref>		The [[betrayal]]s of his children {{Spec\|and Luther Bedarik}} motivate Harkon Lukas to keep the power of the Meistersinger office close to his chest, though he wields his power more as a show of dominance over his territory rather than pursue any dreams of achieving further rule.<ref name="Gaz I p. 146">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume 1]] p. 146</ref> He displays a deep loathing for both [[werewolves]] and [[vampire]]s and will hunt them given the chance.<ref name="RoT p. 102">[[Realm of Terror]] ([[Black Box]]) p. 102</ref><ref name="Red Box CS Realm of Terror p.71">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Realm of Terror]] ([[Red Box]]) p. 71</ref><ref name="DoD p. 64-65">[[Domains of Dread]] p.64-65</ref>

	==Game Statistics==		==Game Statistics==

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	In the early 8th century of the [[Barovian Calendar]], the [[Falkovnian Army]] attempted to seize control of the [[Crimson Road]] in Kartakass by setting up a [[fortress]] therein. [[Wolves]] sneaked into the fortress and butchered the [[soldier]]s therein after one of the gates was left open.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 94">[[Gazetteer I]] p.94</ref> {{Spec\|Harkon Lukas was the probably instigator of this event, calling up wolves or wolfwere minions.}}		In the early 8th century of the [[Barovian Calendar]], the [[Falkovnian Army]] attempted to seize control of the [[Crimson Road]] in Kartakass by setting up a [[fortress]] therein. [[Wolves]] sneaked into the fortress and butchered the [[soldier]]s therein after one of the gates was left open.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 94">[[Gazetteer I]] p.94</ref> {{Spec\|Harkon Lukas was the probably instigator of this event, calling up wolves or wolfwere minions.}}

	Harkon Lukas' tenure as darklord would see a number of his attempts to escape his domain. In one of the most notable cases, Lukas manipulated [[Marland Ashe]] to unleash a [[Zombie ~~Plage~~ of Cortton\|zombie plague]] upon [[Cortton]]. Harkon Lukas' ultimate goal was to lure [[mage-finder]] [[Konrad Burn]] innto a position of isolation and vulnerability. Harkon hoped to take control of his body via a [[magic item]] and use the body to escape Kartakass. The scheme was unsuccessful, as regardless of the body he had possessed Harkon Lukas could not cross the domain [[border]]<ref>[[Death of a Darklord]]</ref>.		Harkon Lukas' tenure as darklord would see a number of his attempts to escape his domain. In one of the most notable cases, Lukas manipulated [[Marland Ashe]] to unleash a [[Zombie Plague of Cortton\|zombie plague]] upon [[Cortton]]. Harkon Lukas' ultimate goal was to lure [[mage-finder]] [[Konrad Burn]] innto a position of isolation and vulnerability. Harkon hoped to take control of his body via a [[magic item]] and use the body to escape Kartakass. The scheme was unsuccessful in this regard, as regardless of the body he had possessed Harkon Lukas could not cross the domain [[border]]<ref>[[Death of a Darklord]]</ref>.

	===[[Akriel]]'s betrayal===		===[[Akriel]]'s betrayal===

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	In the early 8th century of the [[Barovian Calendar]], the [[Falkovnian Army]] attempted to seize control of the [[Crimson Road]] in Kartakass by setting up a [[fortress]] therein. [[Wolves]] sneaked into the fortress and butchered the [[soldier]]s therein after one of the gates was left open.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 94">[[Gazetteer I]] p.94</ref> {{Spec\|Harkon Lukas was the probably instigator of this event, calling up wolves or wolfwere minions.}}		In the early 8th century of the [[Barovian Calendar]], the [[Falkovnian Army]] attempted to seize control of the [[Crimson Road]] in Kartakass by setting up a [[fortress]] therein. [[Wolves]] sneaked into the fortress and butchered the [[soldier]]s therein after one of the gates was left open.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 94">[[Gazetteer I]] p.94</ref> {{Spec\|Harkon Lukas was the probably instigator of this event, calling up wolves or wolfwere minions.}}

			Harkon Lukas' tenure as darklord would see a number of his attempts to escape his domain. In one of the most notable cases, Lukas manipulated [[Marland Ashe]] to unleash a [[Zombie Plage of Cortton\|zombie plague]] upon [[Cortton]]. Harkon Lukas' ultimate goal was to lure [[mage-finder]] [[Konrad Burn]] innto a position of isolation and vulnerability. Harkon hoped to take control of his body via a [[magic item]] and use the body to escape Kartakass. The scheme was unsuccessful, as regardless of the body he had possessed Harkon Lukas could not cross the domain [[border]]<ref>[[Death of a Darklord]]</ref>.

	===[[Akriel]]'s betrayal===		===[[Akriel]]'s betrayal===

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	==Background==		==Background==
	===Early years===		===Early years===
	Harkon Lukas hails from the country of [[Cormyr]] on the subcontinent of [[Faerun]] on the world of [[Toril]]. There he sought to unite his fellow wolfweres under his leadership, but they snubbed his ~~advanced~~. His [[rage]] caused Lukas to run rampant throughout rural Cormyr, killing any [[human]]s he came across. After his rage subsided, he became fascinated with humanity and traveled among them, posing as a wandering [[minstrel]]. As Lukas conspired to take over Cormyr, [[the Mists]] rolled in and took him into [[Barovia]], where he rampaged for a time before he encountered (and was nearly destroyed by) [[Strahd Von Zarovich]]. Driven into [[the Mists]], Lukas came out into the [[domain]] of [[Kartakass]], a backwoods land that severally disappoints him in its remoteness.<ref name="RoT p. 101-102">[[Realm of Terror]] ([[Black Box]]) p. 101-102</ref><ref name="Red Box CS Realm of Terror p.70-71">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Realm of Terror]] ([[Red Box]]) p. 70-71</ref><ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p.64-65</ref> The year of Kartakass' formation was [[613 BC]].<ref name="RoT p. 9">[[Realm of Terror]] ([[Black Box]]) p. 9</ref><ref name="Red Box CS Realm of Terror 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="Gazetteer I p. 93">[[Gazetteer I]] p.93</ref>		Harkon Lukas hails from the country of [[Cormyr]] on the subcontinent of [[Faerun]] on the world of [[Toril]]. There he sought to unite his fellow wolfweres under his leadership, but they snubbed his advances. His [[rage]] caused Lukas to run rampant throughout rural Cormyr, killing any [[human]]s he came across. After his rage subsided, he became fascinated with humanity and traveled among them, posing as a wandering [[minstrel]]. As Lukas conspired to take over Cormyr, [[the Mists]] rolled in and took him into [[Barovia]], where he rampaged for a time before he encountered (and was nearly destroyed by) [[Strahd Von Zarovich]]. Driven into [[the Mists]], Lukas came out into the [[domain]] of [[Kartakass]], a backwoods land that severally disappoints him in its remoteness.<ref name="RoT p. 101-102">[[Realm of Terror]] ([[Black Box]]) p. 101-102</ref><ref name="Red Box CS Realm of Terror p.70-71">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Realm of Terror]] ([[Red Box]]) p. 70-71</ref><ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p.64-65</ref> The year of Kartakass' formation was [[613 BC]].<ref name="RoT p. 9">[[Realm of Terror]] ([[Black Box]]) p. 9</ref><ref name="Red Box CS Realm of Terror 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="Gazetteer I p. 93">[[Gazetteer I]] p.93</ref>

	===As [[darklord]]===		===As [[darklord]]===
	Since its formation over a century ago, Harkon Lukas has remained [[darklord]], although the decentralized distribution of authority and the political independence of the realm's [[community\|communities]] has made it such that there is no single political [[ruler]] of the [[domain]].<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 100">[[Gazetteer I]] p.100</ref> According to [["S"]], the realm's emergence from [[the Mists]] seems to coincide with local stories of the [[burning]] of [[Dargacht Keep]] and the disruption of the [[Invidian Occupation]], although "S" discounts the ~~though~~ of the Invidian's culpability as occupiers to be a matter of [[false history]].<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 93">[[Gazetteer I]] p.93</ref> Nonetheless, the remains of the Keep still exist today in [[Dargacht Plaza]].<ref>[[Gazetteer I]] p.107</ref>		Since its formation over a century ago, Harkon Lukas has remained [[darklord]], although the decentralized distribution of authority and the political independence of the realm's [[community\|communities]] has made it such that there is no single political [[ruler]] of the [[domain]].<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 100">[[Gazetteer I]] p.100</ref> According to [["S"]], the realm's emergence from [[the Mists]] seems to coincide with local stories of the [[burning]] of [[Dargacht Keep]] and the disruption of the [[Invidian Occupation]], although "S" discounts the thought of the Invidian's culpability as occupiers to be a matter of [[false history]].<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 93">[[Gazetteer I]] p.93</ref> Nonetheless, the remains of the Keep still exist today in [[Dargacht Plaza]].<ref>[[Gazetteer I]] p.107</ref>

	A [[bard]] named Harkon Lukas is said to have roused the Kartakans to destroy the Keep<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 93">[[Gazetteer I]] p.93</ref>, Many decades later, Harkon Lukas would claim to [[Casimir]] that he only was only "mildly responsible" do with the burning of the Keep.<ref>[[Heart of Midnight]] p. 240</ref> The stories of Kartakan history speak of several incidents of Harkon Lukas showing up, though most Kartakans assume this to be a mythical persona (not too dissimilar from the [[Grandfather Wolf]] archetype) adopted by several people over the span of many [[year]]s.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 93">[[Gazetteer I]] p.93</ref>		A [[bard]] named Harkon Lukas is said to have roused the Kartakans to destroy the Keep<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 93">[[Gazetteer I]] p.93</ref>, Many decades later, Harkon Lukas would claim to [[Casimir]] that he only was only "mildly responsible" do with the burning of the Keep.<ref>[[Heart of Midnight]] p. 240</ref> The stories of Kartakan history speak of several incidents of Harkon Lukas showing up, though most Kartakans assume this to be a mythical persona (not too dissimilar from the [[Grandfather Wolf]] archetype) adopted by several people over the span of many [[year]]s.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 93">[[Gazetteer I]] p.93</ref>

	In the early 8th century of the [[Barovian Calendar]], the [[Falkovnian Army]] attempted to seize control of the [[Crimson Road]] in Kartakass by setting up a [[fortress]] therein. [[Wolves]] sneaked into the fortress and butchered the [[soldier]]s therein after one of the gates was left open.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 94">[[Gazetteer I]] p.94</ref> {{Spec\|Harkon Lukas was the ~~probably~~ instigator of this event, calling up wolves or wolfwere minions.}}		In the early 8th century of the [[Barovian Calendar]], the [[Falkovnian Army]] attempted to seize control of the [[Crimson Road]] in Kartakass by setting up a [[fortress]] therein. [[Wolves]] sneaked into the fortress and butchered the [[soldier]]s therein after one of the gates was left open.<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 94">[[Gazetteer I]] p.94</ref> {{Spec\|Harkon Lukas was the probable instigator of this event, calling up wolves or wolfwere minions.}}

	Harkon Lukas' tenure as darklord would see a number of his attempts to escape his domain. In one of the most notable cases, Lukas manipulated [[Marland Ashe]] to unleash a [[Zombie Plague of Cortton\|zombie plague]] upon [[Cortton]]. Harkon Lukas' ultimate goal was to lure [[mage-finder]] [[Konrad Burn]] ~~innto~~ a position of isolation and vulnerability. Harkon hoped to take control of his body via a [[magic item]] and use the body to escape Kartakass. The scheme was unsuccessful in this regard, as regardless of the body he had possessed Harkon Lukas could not cross the domain [[border]]<ref>[[Death of a Darklord]]</ref>.		Harkon Lukas' tenure as darklord would see a number of his attempts to escape his domain. In one of the most notable cases, Lukas manipulated [[Marland Ashe]] to unleash a [[Zombie Plague of Cortton\|zombie plague]] upon [[Cortton]]. Harkon Lukas' ultimate goal was to lure [[mage-finder]] [[Konrad Burn]] into a position of isolation and vulnerability. Harkon hoped to take control of his body via a [[magic item]] and use the body to escape Kartakass. The scheme was unsuccessful in this regard, as regardless of the body he had possessed Harkon Lukas could not cross the domain [[border]]<ref>[[Death of a Darklord]]</ref>.

	===[[Akriel]]'s betrayal===		===[[Akriel]]'s betrayal===
	In [[736 BC]], [[conspirator]]s planned to take down Harkon Lukas along with his enemy [[Duke Gundar]] in the [[Gundarakite Conspiracy]]. [[Akriel], Harkon's own daughter, was one of the chief conspirators along with her lover [[Dr. Dominiani]]. They planned [[Crown of Souls]] to ~~great~~ an army of [[goblyn]]s and instigate a [[war]] between realms of Kartakass and [[Gundarak]] and then take down both Gundar and Harkon Lukas under the fog of war.<ref name="Feast of Goblyns p. 26-27">[[Feast of Goblyns]] p.26-27</ref> Akriel never intended on destroying her father, merely usurping the power he held over the realm,<ref name="Feast of Goblyns p. 13">Feast of Goblyns p. 13</ref> though Dr. Dominiani in truth held no reservations and planned for the destruction of both Arkiel and her father.<ref name="Feast of Goblyns p. 12">Feast of Goblyns p. 12</ref>		In [[736 BC]], [[conspirator]]s planned to take down Harkon Lukas along with his enemy [[Duke Gundar]] in the [[Gundarakite Conspiracy]]. [[Akriel], Harkon's own daughter, was one of the chief conspirators along with her lover [[Dr. Dominiani]]. They planned to use the [[Crown of Souls]] to create an army of [[goblyn]]s and instigate a [[war]] between realms of Kartakass and [[Gundarak]] and then take down both Gundar and Harkon Lukas under the fog of war.<ref name="Feast of Goblyns p. 26-27">[[Feast of Goblyns]] p.26-27</ref> Akriel never intended on destroying her father, merely usurping the power he held over the realm,<ref name="Feast of Goblyns p. 13">Feast of Goblyns p. 13</ref> though Dr. Dominiani in truth held no reservations and planned for the destruction of both Arkiel and her father.<ref name="Feast of Goblyns p. 12">Feast of Goblyns p. 12</ref>

	The conspiracy failed due to a series of events that ended with the destruction of the Crown<ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] (red box) p. 35, Feast of Goblyns p. 92</ref>, an end result that Harkon Lukas desired and helped to instigate.<ref>Feast of Goblyns p. 81. The events of the conspriacy are played out in [[Feast of Goblyns]], in which Harkon Lukas appears and reveals the Crown's nature to the [[player character]]s and recruits them to destroy it.</ref> Akriel's fate after the conspiracy has not been revealed.<ref>Akriel disappears midway through the Feast of Goblyns module, her disappearance is not explained for.</ref>		The conspiracy failed due to a series of events that ended with the destruction of the Crown<ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] (red box) p. 35, Feast of Goblyns p. 92</ref>, an end result that Harkon Lukas desired and helped to instigate.<ref>Feast of Goblyns p. 81. The events of the conspriacy are played out in [[Feast of Goblyns]], in which Harkon Lukas appears and reveals the Crown's nature to the [[player character]]s and recruits them to destroy it.</ref> Akriel's fate after the conspiracy has not been revealed.<ref>Akriel disappears midway through the Feast of Goblyns module, her disappearance is not explained for.</ref>

	===The rise and fall of [[Casimir of Harmonia\|Casimir]]===		===The rise and fall of [[Casimir of Harmonia\|Casimir]]===
	The following year would see the betrayal and fall of another of Harkon Lukas' progeny. Then thinking himself the child of [[Zhone Clieous]]<ref>[[Heart of Midnight]] p. 84</ref>, Casimir Lukas challenged Clieous for leadership of [[Harmonia]] in the [[Meistersinger Contest]] in the summer of [[737 BC]]<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 95">[[Gazetteer I]] p.95</ref> as part of a retaliation plan for the [[murder]] of his mother many years earlier. Although he initially ~~seemd~~ to be winning, Casimir faltered in the final round thanks to a sudden loss of [[singing]] voice. Still, Casimir revealed his identity to Clieous, and an allegorical story of Zhone's misdeeds left the Meistersinger severely rattled.<ref>HoM p. 65-83</ref>		The following year would see the betrayal and fall of another of Harkon Lukas' progeny. Then thinking himself the child of [[Zhone Clieous]]<ref>[[Heart of Midnight]] p. 84</ref>, Casimir Lukas challenged Clieous for leadership of [[Harmonia]] in the [[Meistersinger Contest]] in the summer of [[737 BC]]<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 95">[[Gazetteer I]] p.95</ref> as part of a retaliation plan for the [[murder]] of his mother many years earlier. Although he initially seemed to be winning, Casimir faltered in the final round thanks to a sudden loss of [[singing]] voice. Still, Casimir revealed his identity to Clieous, and an allegorical story of Zhone's misdeeds left the Meistersinger severely rattled.<ref>HoM p. 65-83</ref>

	After the end of the contest, several thugs [[razed]] of [[the Red Porch]] poorhouse that Casimir lived at, killing most of the people inside.<ref>HoM p. 94-99</ref> Looking at prior misdeeds with his mother, Casimir took this as the work of Zhone Clieous once again. With the help of Thoris and some of the surviving Red Porch [[orphan]]s, Casimir ousted Zhone Clieous as a [[werewolf]].<ref>HoM 99-100, 104-113</ref> The crowd dispersed in panic, leaving Zhone and Casimir in a violent confrontation in the [[Crystal Club]]. Casimir emerged victorious after vanquishing Zhone Clieous.<ref>HoM p. 113-117</ref> As the runner up in the Meistersinger Contest and with the support of Harkon Lukas, Casimir thereafter became [[Meistersinger of Harmonia]].<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 95">[[Gazetteer I]] p.95</ref>		After the end of the contest, several thugs [[razed]] [[the Red Porch]] poorhouse that Casimir lived at, killing most of the people inside.<ref>HoM p. 94-99</ref> Looking at prior misdeeds with his mother, Casimir took this as the work of Zhone Clieous once again. With the help of Thoris and some of the surviving Red Porch [[orphan]]s, Casimir ousted Zhone Clieous as a [[werewolf]].<ref>HoM 99-100, 104-113</ref> The crowd dispersed in panic, leaving Zhone and Casimir in a violent confrontation in the [[Crystal Club]]. Casimir emerged victorious after vanquishing Zhone Clieous.<ref>HoM p. 113-117</ref> As the runner up in the Meistersinger Contest and with the support of Harkon Lukas, Casimir thereafter became [[Meistersinger of Harmonia]].<ref name="Gazetteer I p. 95">[[Gazetteer I]] p.95</ref>

	For a time, Harkon and Casimir enjoyed beneficial relationship as mentor and student in both intrigue and the hunt as monsters. However, Casimir became consumed with overcoming and disavowing his dark side. Harkon's encouragement to embrace his monstrous nature, and insistence that he could not shed it, led Harkon and Casimir to become estranged. Casimir banned Harkon from his home, the temple, and all government [[building]]s in [[Harmonia]].<ref>HoM p. 204-207</ref> In order to regain control over Casimir, Harkon orchestrated the revelation of Casimir's beastly nature and subsequent alienation from the people of Harmonia. Subsequently, Casimir fled to [[Skald]] for refuge, where Harkon granted him asylum at the [[Old Kartakan Inn]].<ref>HoM p. 207-238</ref>		For a time, Harkon and Casimir enjoyed beneficial relationship as mentor and student in both intrigue and the hunt as monsters. However, Casimir became consumed with overcoming and disavowing his dark side. Harkon's encouragement to embrace his monstrous nature, and insistence that he could not shed it, led Harkon and Casimir to become estranged. Casimir banned Harkon from his home, the temple, and all government [[building]]s in [[Harmonia]].<ref>HoM p. 204-207</ref> In order to regain control over Casimir, Harkon orchestrated the revelation of Casimir's beastly nature and subsequent alienation from the people of Harmonia. Subsequently, Casimir fled to [[Skald]] for refuge, where Harkon granted him asylum at the [[Old Kartakan Inn]].<ref>HoM p. 207-238</ref>
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	==Current Sketch==		==Current Sketch==
	The major psychological abnormalities that distinguish Harkon Lukas from the wolfwere kindred of his homeland include his gregariousness, his propensity for orchestrating schemes of long durations, and a [[Neutral Evil]] rather than [[Chaotic Evil]] [[alignment]]. Moreover, he desires to be a truly grand and dominant [[ruler]] of humanity rather than merely prey upon its [[flesh]]. However, his [[domain]] entirely lacks the robust centralization and ~~cosmpolitan~~ orientation that would make [[conquest]] worth anything. ~~Consequenly~~, he flails in the mire of ennui and lack of purpose. Though he holds a terribly clever mind and jovial mannerism, his volatile temper can result in terrible rampages when his schemes are foiled.<ref name="RoT p. 102">[[Realm of Terror]] ([[Black Box]]) p. 102</ref><ref name="Red Box CS Realm of Terror p.71">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Realm of Terror]] ([[Red Box]]) p. 71</ref><ref name="DoD p. 64-65">[[Domains of Dread]] p.64-65</ref>		The major psychological abnormalities that distinguish Harkon Lukas from the wolfwere kindred of his homeland include his gregariousness, his propensity for orchestrating schemes of long durations, and a [[Neutral Evil]] rather than [[Chaotic Evil]] [[alignment]]. Moreover, he desires to be a truly grand and dominant [[ruler]] of humanity rather than merely prey upon its [[flesh]]. However, his [[domain]] entirely lacks the robust centralization and cosmopolitan orientation that would make [[conquest]] worth anything. Consequently, he flails in the mire of ennui and lack of purpose. Though he holds a terribly clever mind and jovial mannerism, his volatile temper can result in terrible rampages when his schemes are foiled.<ref name="RoT p. 102">[[Realm of Terror]] ([[Black Box]]) p. 102</ref><ref name="Red Box CS Realm of Terror p.71">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Realm of Terror]] ([[Red Box]]) p. 71</ref><ref name="DoD p. 64-65">[[Domains of Dread]] p.64-65</ref>

	The [[betrayal]]s of his children {{Spec\|and Luther Bedarik}} motivate Harkon Lukas to keep the power of the Meistersinger office close to his chest, though he wields his power more as a show of dominance over his territory rather than pursue any dreams of achieving further rule.<ref name="Gaz I p. 146">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume 1]] p. 146</ref> He displays a deep loathing for both [[werewolves]] and [[vampire]]s and will hunt them given the chance.<ref name="RoT p. 102">[[Realm of Terror]] ([[Black Box]]) p. 102</ref><ref name="Red Box CS Realm of Terror p.71">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Realm of Terror]] ([[Red Box]]) p. 71</ref><ref name="DoD p. 64-65">[[Domains of Dread]] p.64-65</ref>		The [[betrayal]]s of his children {{Spec\|and Luther Bedarik}} motivate Harkon Lukas to keep the power of the Meistersinger office close to his chest, though he wields his power more as a show of dominance over his territory rather than pursue any dreams of achieving further rule.<ref name="Gaz I p. 146">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume 1]] p. 146</ref> He displays a deep loathing for both [[werewolves]] and [[vampire]]s and will hunt them given the chance.<ref name="RoT p. 102">[[Realm of Terror]] ([[Black Box]]) p. 102</ref><ref name="Red Box CS Realm of Terror p.71">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Realm of Terror]] ([[Red Box]]) p. 71</ref><ref name="DoD p. 64-65">[[Domains of Dread]] p.64-65</ref>