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	* [[752 BC]] [[Lian de Loranche Punchinel]] has created a number of [[Min'Kins]] in [[Idlethorp]].<ref>[[Children of the Night: The Created]] p. 84</ref> However, [[Illias]] seeks to exploit them to conceal his own crimes..<ref>[[Children of the Night: The Created]] p. 87</ref>		* [[752 BC]] [[Lian de Loranche Punchinel]] has created a number of [[Min'Kins]] in [[Idlethorp]].<ref>[[Children of the Night: The Created]] p. 84</ref> However, [[Illias]] seeks to exploit them to conceal his own crimes..<ref>[[Children of the Night: The Created]] p. 87</ref>
	* [[757 BC]] By this year, [[Lord Wilfred Godefroy]] has become much active in controlling his [[domain]]. He is coercing [[Daniel Foxgrove]] into feeding him information about the current events in [[Mordent]] through holding the [[ghost]] of [[Alice Weathermay]] hostage. Furthermore, he is paying close attention to the factional politics of [[the Church of Ezra]], hoping to find a way to exploit them.<ref name="Gaz III p.131-132">[[Gazetteer III]] p.131-132</ref>		* [[757 BC]] By this year, [[Lord Wilfred Godefroy]] has become much active in controlling his [[domain]]. He is coercing [[Daniel Foxgrove]] into feeding him information about the current events in [[Mordent]] through holding the [[ghost]] of [[Alice Weathermay]] hostage. Furthermore, he is paying close attention to the factional politics of [[the Church of Ezra]], hoping to find a way to exploit them.<ref name="Gaz III p.131-132">[[Gazetteer III]] p.131-132</ref>

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			[[Category:Canon Domain]]

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

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	In the [[sea]], [[flounder]], [[lobster]]s, [[oyster]]s, [[sole]], and		In the [[sea]], [[flounder]], [[lobster]]s, [[oyster]]s, [[sole]], and
	[[sardine]]s all represent natural resources heavily tapped into by the Mordentish. Other [[aquatic]] sealife includes [[octopus\|octopi]]<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[porpoise]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[shark]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[squid]]<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, and [[whale]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>.		[[sardine]]s all represent natural resources heavily tapped into by the Mordentish.<ref name="RL3E p. 130">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 130</ref><ref name=rlphbp.149>[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.149</ref> Other [[aquatic]] sealife includes [[octopus\|octopi]]<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[porpoise]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[shark]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[squid]]<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, and [[whale]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>.

	In the sphere of [[domesticated]] animals, [[sheep]] are particularly important to the Mordentish [[economy]], although [[cattle]] are also an [[agricultural commodity]]. ~~The~~ Mordentish hold a particular appreciation for [[mastiff]] [[hound]]s<ref name="Den of Dark p. 80">[[Denizens of Darkness]] p. 80</ref><ref name="Den of Dread p. 116">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 116</ref>, although other breeds of [[dog]] may also be encountered<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>.		In the sphere of [[domesticated]] animals, [[sheep]] are particularly important to the Mordentish [[economy]], although [[cattle]] are also an [[agricultural commodity]].<ref name="RL3E p. 130">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 130</ref><ref name=rlphbp.149>[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.149</ref> As far as [[pet]]s and working animals, the Mordentish hold a particular appreciation for [[mastiff]] [[hound]]s<ref name="Den of Dark p. 80">[[Denizens of Darkness]] p. 80</ref><ref name="Den of Dread p. 116">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 116</ref>, although other breeds of [[dog]] as well as [[cat]]s may also be encountered<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>.

	===Native Horrors===		===Native Horrors===

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	===Flora===		===Flora===
	Two unusual species of [[plant]], [[Devil's Tears\|devil's tears]] and [[wraithroot]], are native to Mordent. [[Tree]]s include [[willow]]s on the [[~~moor~~]]s running alongside the [[Arden River]], evergreens in the [[Forest of the ~~Ancient~~]]s, and hardwoods in the [[Lightless ~~Woods~~]]. However, the heaths and coastline of Modent show little diversity in plant-life.<ref name="Gaz III p.42-43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.42-43</ref>		Two unusual species of [[plant]], [[Devil's Tears\|devil's tears]] and [[wraithroot]], are native to Mordent. [[Tree]]s include [[willow]]s on the [[category:Moor\|moors]] running alongside the [[Arden River]], evergreens in the [[Forest of the Ancients]], and hardwoods in the [[Lightless Wood]]. However, the heaths and coastline of Modent show little diversity in plant-life.<ref name="Gaz III p.42-43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.42-43</ref>

	Mordent also hosts its share of [[dangerous plant\|dangerous]] and [[dread plant]]s, such as [[assassin vine]]s, [[bloodrose]] plants, [[crawling ivy]], and [[death's head ~~tree~~]].<ref name="Gaz III p.42, 44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.42, 44</ref>		Mordent also hosts its share of [[dangerous plant\|dangerous]] and [[dread plant]]s, such as [[assassin vine]]s, [[bloodrose]] plants, [[crawling ivy]], and [[Death's Head Tree\|death's head trees]].<ref name="Gaz III p.42, 44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.42, 44</ref>

	===Fauna===		===Fauna===

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	===Fauna===		===Fauna===
	Although [[snake]]s and [[spider]]s are common [[Mordentish]] [[animal]]s<ref name="ROT p. 77">[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref name="Domains and Denizens p. 25">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>, animal-kind in general seems to be unusually uncommon in Mordent.<ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> [[Seagull]]s dominate the [[~~cliff~~]]s of the coasts, whereas most the rest of Mordent's terrestrial wildlife is found Mordent's [[marsh]]es and [[forest]]s.<ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> Within the northern forests, there is some supply of [[deer]], [[fox]]es, and even a few odd [[boar]]s to serve as [[game animal]]s.<ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> [[Wolves]] show greater numbers within Mordent, but the Mordentish avoid hunting them for fear of inducing bad luck.<ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> [[Dire wolf\|Dire wolves]] may also be encountered.<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref> Other Mordentish wildlife include [[bat]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[rat]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref> (including [[dire rat]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>), and [[raven]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>.		Although [[snake]]s and [[spider]]s are common [[Mordentish]] [[animal]]s<ref name="ROT p. 77">[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref name="Domains and Denizens p. 25">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>, animal-kind in general seems to be unusually uncommon in Mordent.<ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> [[Seagull]]s dominate the [[cliffs]] of the coasts, whereas most the rest of Mordent's terrestrial wildlife is found Mordent's [[marsh]]es and [[forest]]s.<ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> Within the northern forests, there is some supply of [[deer]], [[fox]]es, and even a few odd [[boar]]s to serve as [[game animal]]s.<ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> [[Wolves]] show greater numbers within Mordent, but the Mordentish avoid hunting them for fear of inducing bad luck.<ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> [[Dire wolf\|Dire wolves]] may also be encountered.<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref> Other Mordentish wildlife include [[bat]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[rat]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref> (including [[dire rat]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>), and [[raven]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>.

	In the [[sea]], [[flounder]], [[lobster]]s, [[oyster]]s, [[sole]], and		In the [[sea]], [[flounder]], [[lobster]]s, [[oyster]]s, [[sole]], and

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	===Fauna===		===Fauna===
	Although [[snake]]s and [[spider]]s are common [[Mordentish]] [[animal]]s<ref name="ROT p. 77">[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref name="Domains and Denizens p. 25">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>, animal-kind in general seems to be unusually uncommon in Mordent.<ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> [[Seagull]]s dominate the [[cliff]]s of the coasts, whereas most the rest of Mordent's terrestrial wildlife is found Mordent's [[marsh]]es and [[forest]]s.<ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> Within the northern forests, there is some supply of [[deer]], [[fox]]es, and even a few odd [[boar]]s to serve as [[game animal]]s.<ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> [[Wolves]] show greater numbers within Mordent, but the Mordentish avoid hunting them for fear of inducing bad luck.ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> [[Dire wolf\|Dire wolves]] may also be encountered.<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref> Other Mordentish wildlife include [[bat]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[rat]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref> (including [[dire rat]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>), and [[raven]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>.		Although [[snake]]s and [[spider]]s are common [[Mordentish]] [[animal]]s<ref name="ROT p. 77">[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref name="Domains and Denizens p. 25">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>, animal-kind in general seems to be unusually uncommon in Mordent.<ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> [[Seagull]]s dominate the [[cliff]]s of the coasts, whereas most the rest of Mordent's terrestrial wildlife is found Mordent's [[marsh]]es and [[forest]]s.<ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> Within the northern forests, there is some supply of [[deer]], [[fox]]es, and even a few odd [[boar]]s to serve as [[game animal]]s.<ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> [[Wolves]] show greater numbers within Mordent, but the Mordentish avoid hunting them for fear of inducing bad luck.<ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> [[Dire wolf\|Dire wolves]] may also be encountered.<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref> Other Mordentish wildlife include [[bat]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[rat]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref> (including [[dire rat]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>), and [[raven]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>.

	In the [[sea]], [[flounder]], [[lobster]]s, [[oyster]]s, [[sole]], and		In the [[sea]], [[flounder]], [[lobster]]s, [[oyster]]s, [[sole]], and
	[[sardine]]s all represent natural resources heavily tapped into by the Mordentish. Other [[aquatic]] sealife includes [[octopus\|octopi]]<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[porpoise]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[shark]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[squid]]<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, and [[whale]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>.		[[sardine]]s all represent natural resources heavily tapped into by the Mordentish. Other [[aquatic]] sealife includes [[octopus\|octopi]]<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[porpoise]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[shark]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[squid]]<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, and [[whale]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>.

	In the sphere of [[domesticated]] animals, [[sheep]] are particularly important to the Mordentish [[economy]], although [[cattle]] are also an [[agricultural commodity]]. The Mordentish hold a particular appreciation for [[mastiff]] [[hound]]s<ref name="Den of Dark p. 80">[[Denizens of Darkness]] p. 80</ref><ref name="Den of Dread p. 116">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 116<ref>, although other breeds of [[dog]] may also be encountered<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>.		In the sphere of [[domesticated]] animals, [[sheep]] are particularly important to the Mordentish [[economy]], although [[cattle]] are also an [[agricultural commodity]]. The Mordentish hold a particular appreciation for [[mastiff]] [[hound]]s<ref name="Den of Dark p. 80">[[Denizens of Darkness]] p. 80</ref><ref name="Den of Dread p. 116">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 116</ref>, although other breeds of [[dog]] may also be encountered<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>.

	===Native Horrors===		===Native Horrors===

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	===Flora===		===Flora===
			Two unusual species of [[plant]], [[Devil's Tears\|devil's tears]] and [[wraithroot]], are native to Mordent. [[Tree]]s include [[willow]]s on the [[moor]]s running alongside the [[Arden River]], evergreens in the [[Forest of the Ancient]]s, and hardwoods in the [[Lightless Woods]]. However, the heaths and coastline of Modent show little diversity in plant-life.<ref name="Gaz III p.42-43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.42-43</ref>

	*[[~~Wraithroot~~]] ~~is native to Mordent~~.		Mordent also hosts its share of [[dangerous plant\|dangerous]] and [[dread plant]]s, such as [[assassin vine]]s, [[bloodrose]] plants, [[crawling ivy]], and [[death's head tree]].<ref name="Gaz III p.42, 44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.42, 44</ref>

	===Fauna===		===Fauna===
			Although [[snake]]s and [[spider]]s are common [[Mordentish]] [[animal]]s<ref name="ROT p. 77">[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref name="Domains and Denizens p. 25">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>, animal-kind in general seems to be unusually uncommon in Mordent.<ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> [[Seagull]]s dominate the [[cliff]]s of the coasts, whereas most the rest of Mordent's terrestrial wildlife is found Mordent's [[marsh]]es and [[forest]]s.<ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> Within the northern forests, there is some supply of [[deer]], [[fox]]es, and even a few odd [[boar]]s to serve as [[game animal]]s.<ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> [[Wolves]] show greater numbers within Mordent, but the Mordentish avoid hunting them for fear of inducing bad luck.ref name="Gaz III p.43">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43</ref> [[Dire wolf\|Dire wolves]] may also be encountered.<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref> Other Mordentish wildlife include [[bat]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[rat]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref> (including [[dire rat]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>), and [[raven]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>.

			In the [[sea]], [[flounder]], [[lobster]]s, [[oyster]]s, [[sole]], and
			[[sardine]]s all represent natural resources heavily tapped into by the Mordentish. Other [[aquatic]] sealife includes [[octopus\|octopi]]<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[porpoise]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[shark]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[squid]]<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, and [[whale]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>.

			In the sphere of [[domesticated]] animals, [[sheep]] are particularly important to the Mordentish [[economy]], although [[cattle]] are also an [[agricultural commodity]]. The Mordentish hold a particular appreciation for [[mastiff]] [[hound]]s<ref name="Den of Dark p. 80">[[Denizens of Darkness]] p. 80</ref><ref name="Den of Dread p. 116">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 116<ref>, although other breeds of [[dog]] may also be encountered<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>.

	===Native Horrors===		===Native Horrors===
			Virtually any sort of [[undead]] may be found in Mordent, though [[ghoul]]s, [[haunt]]s, [[poltergeist]]s, and [[shadow]]s.<ref name="ROT p. 77">[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref name="Domains and Denizens p. 25">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref><ref>For a list of some other [[undead]], see [[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]], p. 69</ref> Of the undead, [[incorporeal undead]] figure the most in [[Mordentish]] [[legend]], though mostly lumped together under the collective label of [[ghost]]. In addition, there are several tales of creatures of [[the Mists]]; this reflects that Mordent is a magnet for a number of [[Mist Creatures]], such as [[fenhound]]s, [[Mist Elemental\|mist elementals]], and [[Mist Ferrymen\|mist ferrymen]].<ref name="Gaz III p.43-44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.43-44</ref>

	*[[Bog Hound]]s are sometimes found on the moors.		Other threats include [[hag]]s<ref name="ROT p. 77">[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref name="Domains and Denizens p. 25">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>, [[gargoyle]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref> , [[imp]]s<ref name="ROT p. 77">[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref name="Domains and Denizens p. 25">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>, [[lycanthrope]]s<ref name="ROT p. 77">[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref name="Domains and Denizens p. 25">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>, and [[Will O'Wisp\|will o'wisps]]<ref name="ROT p. 77">[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref name="Domains and Denizens p. 25">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref><ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>. [[Bog Hound]]s are sometimes found on the moors<ref>[[Howls in the Night]]</ref>, whereas [[reaver]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[sahuagin]]<ref name="ROT p. 77">[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref name="Domains and Denizens p. 25">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref><ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[sea spawn]]<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, and even [[kraken]]s<ref name="Gaz III p.44">[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref> are found in the [[sea]] or on the coast.

	==Geography==		==Geography==

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	*{{questionably-canon-small}}[[387 BC]] '''May''' [[Dr. Blake Ramsay]] leaves [[Mordentshire]] for the [[Sea of Sorrows]] and takes residence on [[the Isle]], where he later becomes [[darklord]] of.<ref name="Dungeon Mag 76 p. 12">[[the House on the Edge of Midnight]], [[Dungeon Magazine]] # 76, p. 12; Besides occurring before [[Mordent]] even became a [[domain]], this date contradicts what is described on p. 10, where the module says he left "100 years ago". A House on the Edge of Midnight was published in 1999, at which time the current game year was 752 BC, {{Spec\|so perhaps this should be 652 BC, or perhaps Mordent had a different calendar back then.}}</ref>		*{{questionably-canon-small}}[[387 BC]] '''May''' [[Dr. Blake Ramsay]] leaves [[Mordentshire]] for the [[Sea of Sorrows]] and takes residence on [[the Isle]], where he later becomes [[darklord]] of.<ref name="Dungeon Mag 76 p. 12">[[the House on the Edge of Midnight]], [[Dungeon Magazine]] # 76, p. 12; Besides occurring before [[Mordent]] even became a [[domain]], this date contradicts what is described on p. 10, where the module says he left "100 years ago". A House on the Edge of Midnight was published in 1999, at which time the current game year was 752 BC, {{Spec\|so perhaps this should be 652 BC, or perhaps Mordent had a different calendar back then.}}</ref>
	*{{questionably-canon-small}}[[393 BC]] '''October''' [[Liza Ramsay]] falls from the [[cliffs]] of [[the Isle]]. [[Dr. Ramsay]], her father, forges a pact with [[the Dark Powers]]. He [[murders]] his wife [[Helen Ramsay]] and his two sons, [[Gregory Ramsay]] and [[Blake Ramsay, Jr.]] and uses their [[body parts]] to to make Liza into a [[dread flesh golem]]. He succeeds, but her eyes are tainted and deformed. Dr. Ramsay begins killing visitors to [[the Isle]] and harvesting their [[eyes]].<ref name="Dungeon Mag 76 p. 12 n2">[[the House on the Edge of Midnight]], [[Dungeon Magazine]] # 76, p. 12. See [[387 BC]] "Dr. Blake Ramsay leaves Mordentshire..." for why this date does not work.</ref>		*{{questionably-canon-small}}[[393 BC]] '''October''' [[Liza Ramsay]] falls from the [[cliffs]] of [[the Isle]]. [[Dr. Ramsay]], her father, forges a pact with [[the Dark Powers]]. He [[murders]] his wife [[Helen Ramsay]] and his two sons, [[Gregory Ramsay]] and [[Blake Ramsay, Jr.]] and uses their [[body parts]] to to make Liza into a [[dread flesh golem]]. He succeeds, but her eyes are tainted and deformed. Dr. Ramsay begins killing visitors to [[the Isle]] and harvesting their [[eyes]].<ref name="Dungeon Mag 76 p. 12 n2">[[the House on the Edge of Midnight]], [[Dungeon Magazine]] # 76, p. 12. See [[387 BC]] "Dr. Blake Ramsay leaves Mordentshire..." for why this date does not work.</ref>
	* [[493 BC]] '''December:''' The [[de Boistribue Family]] [[disappears]], leaving behind partly chewed bodies of [[servant]]s, bloodstains, claw marks, and a single [[survivor]]: a servant driven so [[mad]] as to ~~tell~~ of what happened during the incident.<ref name="Gaz III p.48">[[Gazetteer III]] p.48</ref>		* [[493 BC]] '''December:''' The [[de Boistribue Family]] [[disappears]], leaving behind partly chewed bodies of [[servant]]s, bloodstains, claw marks, and a single [[survivor]]: a servant driven so [[mad]] as to prevent the telling of what happened during the incident.<ref name="Gaz III p.48">[[Gazetteer III]] p.48</ref>
	* [[502 BC]]-[[543 BC]] Many of the [[Halloway Family]] and their associates and friends die suspicious deaths.<ref name="Gaz III p.54">[[Gazetteer III]] p.54</ref>		* [[502 BC]]-[[543 BC]] Many of the [[Halloway Family]] and their associates and friends die suspicious deaths.<ref name="Gaz III p.54">[[Gazetteer III]] p.54</ref>
	* [[543 BC]] The last of the [[Holsworth Family]] vanishes into the [[Sea of Sorrows]].<ref name="Gaz III p.52">[[Gazetteer III]] p.52</ref>		* [[543 BC]] The last of the [[Holsworth Family]] vanishes into the [[Sea of Sorrows]].<ref name="Gaz III p.52">[[Gazetteer III]] p.52</ref>

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	*The [[Arden River]] flows north out of [[Valachan]] into [[Arden Bay]].		*The [[Arden River]] flows north out of [[Valachan]] into [[Arden Bay]].

	*{{homebrew-small}}The [[Mordent Cartographic Society]] also supplied a few non-canon river names. The [['Volfen']] is the otherwise unnamed tributary that originates in what was previously [[Arkandale]], while the [['Newbury River']] is an entirely new tributary out of [[Richemulot]].		* {{homebrew-small}}The [[Mordent Cartographic Society]] also supplied a few non-canon river names. The [['Volfen']] is the otherwise unnamed tributary that originates in what was previously [[Arkandale]], while the [['Newbury River']] is an entirely new tributary out of [[Richemulot]].

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	* [[157 BC]] or before: [[Mordentshire]] is settled.<ref name="Gaz III p.45">[[Gazetteer III]] p.45</ref>		* [[157 BC]] or before: [[Mordentshire]] is settled.<ref name="Gaz III p.45">[[Gazetteer III]] p.45</ref>
	* [[180 BC]]: [[Jacques Renier (Settler of Mordent)\|Jacques Renier]] brings his family here and takes leadership of the then [[hamlet]] of [[Mordentshire]]. He eventually builds [[Gryphon Manor]].<ref name="Gaz III p.45">[[Gazetteer III]] p.45</ref>		* [[180 BC]]: [[Jacques Renier (Settler of Mordent)\|Jacques Renier]] brings his family here and takes leadership of the then [[hamlet]] of [[Mordentshire]]. He eventually builds [[Gryphon Manor]].<ref name="Gaz III p.45">[[Gazetteer III]] p.45</ref>
	*{{questionably-canon-small}}[[387 BC]] '''May''' [[Dr. Blake Ramsay]] leaves [[Mordentshire]] for the [[Sea of Sorrows]] and takes residence on [[the Isle]], where he later becomes [[darklord]] of.<ref name="Dungeon Mag 76 p. 12">[[the House on the Edge of Midnight]], [[Dungeon Magazine]] # 76, p. 12; Besides occurring before [[Mordent]] even became a [[domain]], this date contradicts what is described on p. 10, where the module says he left "100 years ago". A House on the Edge of Midnight was published in 1999, at which time the current game year was 752 BC, {{Spec\|so perhaps this should be 652 BC, or perhaps Mordent had a different calendar back then.}}</ref>		* {{questionably-canon-small}}[[387 BC]] '''May''' [[Dr. Blake Ramsay]] leaves [[Mordentshire]] for the [[Sea of Sorrows]] and takes residence on [[the Isle]], where he later becomes [[darklord]] of.<ref name="Dungeon Mag 76 p. 12">[[the House on the Edge of Midnight]], [[Dungeon Magazine]] # 76, p. 12; Besides occurring before [[Mordent]] even became a [[domain]], this date contradicts what is described on p. 10, where the module says he left "100 years ago". A House on the Edge of Midnight was published in 1999, at which time the current game year was 752 BC, {{Spec\|so perhaps this should be 652 BC, or perhaps Mordent had a different calendar back then.}}</ref>
	*{{questionably-canon-small}}[[393 BC]] '''October''' [[Liza Ramsay]] falls from the [[cliffs]] of [[the Isle]]. [[Dr. Ramsay]], her father, forges a pact with [[the Dark Powers]]. He [[murders]] his wife [[Helen Ramsay]] and his two sons, [[Gregory Ramsay]] and [[Blake Ramsay, Jr.]] and uses their [[body parts]] to to make Liza into a [[dread flesh golem]]. He succeeds, but her eyes are tainted and deformed. Dr. Ramsay begins killing visitors to [[the Isle]] and harvesting their [[eyes]].<ref name="Dungeon Mag 76 p. 12 n2">[[the House on the Edge of Midnight]], [[Dungeon Magazine]] # 76, p. 12. See [[387 BC]] "Dr. Blake Ramsay leaves Mordentshire..." for why this date does not work.</ref>		* {{questionably-canon-small}}[[393 BC]] '''October''' [[Liza Ramsay]] falls from the [[cliffs]] of [[the Isle]]. [[Dr. Ramsay]], her father, forges a pact with [[the Dark Powers]]. He [[murders]] his wife [[Helen Ramsay]] and his two sons, [[Gregory Ramsay]] and [[Blake Ramsay, Jr.]] and uses their [[body parts]] to to make Liza into a [[dread flesh golem]]. He succeeds, but her eyes are tainted and deformed. Dr. Ramsay begins killing visitors to [[the Isle]] and harvesting their [[eyes]].<ref name="Dungeon Mag 76 p. 12 n2">[[the House on the Edge of Midnight]], [[Dungeon Magazine]] # 76, p. 12. See [[387 BC]] "Dr. Blake Ramsay leaves Mordentshire..." for why this date does not work.</ref>
	* [[493 BC]] '''December:''' The [[de Boistribue Family]] [[disappears]], leaving behind partly chewed bodies of [[servant]]s, bloodstains, claw marks, and a single [[survivor]]: a servant driven so [[mad]] as to prevent the telling of what happened during the incident.<ref name="Gaz III p.48">[[Gazetteer III]] p.48</ref>		* [[493 BC]] '''December:''' The [[de Boistribue Family]] [[disappears]], leaving behind partly chewed bodies of [[servant]]s, bloodstains, claw marks, and a single [[survivor]]: a servant driven so [[mad]] as to prevent the telling of what happened during the incident.<ref name="Gaz III p.48">[[Gazetteer III]] p.48</ref>
	* [[502 BC]]-[[543 BC]] Many of the [[Halloway Family]] and their associates and friends die suspicious deaths.<ref name="Gaz III p.54">[[Gazetteer III]] p.54</ref>		* [[502 BC]]-[[543 BC]] Many of the [[Halloway Family]] and their associates and friends die suspicious deaths.<ref name="Gaz III p.54">[[Gazetteer III]] p.54</ref>
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	* [[643 BC]] [[Burton Wescote]] and his would-be wife [[Ann Campbell\|Ann]] are to be wed through an arranged marriage. A bizarre and [[mysterious]] series of events leaves Ann dead at the feet of Burton's [[hound]]s after Ann had killed [[Michael Wescote]]. Burton, for his part, becomes [[cursed]].<ref>[[Howls in the Night]] p.4-5</ref>		* [[643 BC]] [[Burton Wescote]] and his would-be wife [[Ann Campbell\|Ann]] are to be wed through an arranged marriage. A bizarre and [[mysterious]] series of events leaves Ann dead at the feet of Burton's [[hound]]s after Ann had killed [[Michael Wescote]]. Burton, for his part, becomes [[cursed]].<ref>[[Howls in the Night]] p.4-5</ref>
	* [[652 BC]] '''May''' [[Dr. Blake Ramsay]] leaves [[Mordentshire]] for the [[Sea of Sorrows]] and takes residence on [[the Isle]], where he later becomes [[darklord]] of.<ref name="Dungeon Mag 76 p. 12 n3">[[the House on the Edge of Midnight]], [[Dungeon Magazine]] # 76, p. 10, 12; See the note on [[387 BC]] as to the derivation of the date.</ref>		* [[652 BC]] '''May''' [[Dr. Blake Ramsay]] leaves [[Mordentshire]] for the [[Sea of Sorrows]] and takes residence on [[the Isle]], where he later becomes [[darklord]] of.<ref name="Dungeon Mag 76 p. 12 n3">[[the House on the Edge of Midnight]], [[Dungeon Magazine]] # 76, p. 10, 12; See the note on [[387 BC]] as to the derivation of the date.</ref>
	*{{Spec\| [[658 BC]]'''October'''}} [[Liza Ramsay]] falls from the [[cliffs]] of [[the Isle]]. [[Dr. Ramsay]], her father, forges a pact with [[the Dark Powers]]. He [[murders]] his wife [[Helen Ramsay]] and his two sons, [[Gregory Ramsay]] and [[Blake Ramsay, Jr.]] and uses their [[body parts]] to to make Liza into a [[dread flesh golem]]. He succeeds, but her eyes are tainted and deformed. Dr. Ramsay begins killing visitors to [[the Isle]] and harvesting their [[eyes]].<ref>[[the House on the Edge of Midnight]], [[Dungeon Magazine]] # 76, p. 10, 12; See the note on [[387 BC]] as to the derivation of the [[652 BC]] date of the arrival of the Ramsay Family in Mordentshire. On p. 12, the fall of Liza occurred 6 years after their arrival on the Isle.</ref>		* {{Spec\| [[658 BC]]'''October'''}} [[Liza Ramsay]] falls from the [[cliffs]] of [[the Isle]]. [[Dr. Ramsay]], her father, forges a pact with [[the Dark Powers]]. He [[murders]] his wife [[Helen Ramsay]] and his two sons, [[Gregory Ramsay]] and [[Blake Ramsay, Jr.]] and uses their [[body parts]] to to make Liza into a [[dread flesh golem]]. He succeeds, but her eyes are tainted and deformed. Dr. Ramsay begins killing visitors to [[the Isle]] and harvesting their [[eyes]].<ref>[[the House on the Edge of Midnight]], [[Dungeon Magazine]] # 76, p. 10, 12; See the note on [[387 BC]] as to the derivation of the [[652 BC]] date of the arrival of the Ramsay Family in Mordentshire. On p. 12, the fall of Liza occurred 6 years after their arrival on the Isle.</ref>
	* [[672 BC]] [[Howard Lumley]] is killed by the [[Automatic Man]].<ref>[[CotN:The Created]]</ref>		* [[672 BC]] [[Howard Lumley]] is killed by the [[Automatic Man]].<ref>[[CotN:The Created]]</ref>
	* [[673 BC]] Last documented case of an encounter with a member of the [[Gauldamon Family]].<ref name="Gaz III p.50">[[Gazetteer III]] p.50</ref>		* [[673 BC]] Last documented case of an encounter with a member of the [[Gauldamon Family]].<ref name="Gaz III p.50">[[Gazetteer III]] p.50</ref>

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