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[[File:Drakov.jpg|thumb|alt=Vlad Drakov|Vlad Drakov]]
[[File:Drakov.jpg|thumb|alt=Vlad Drakov|Vlad Drakov]]
Vlad Drakov is the [[darklord]] of [[Falkovnia]], although the extent to which he appreciates this fact, and in particular his curse, is unclear.  
Vlad Drakov is the [[darklord]] of [[Falkovnia]], although the extent to which he appreciates this fact, and in particular his curse, is unclear.  


Drakov hails from Taladas in Krynn, where he was a [[mercenary captain]] known as the Hawk.  His men were the Talons of the Hawk, and they were widely known as ruthless and brutal enforcers of whoever was paying their expenses.  When Drakov first arrived in the [[Land of Mists]], he and his men found themselves in [[Darkon]], where they set about trying to make a territorial claim by destroying a village and putting the inhabitants on pikes.  When the villagers animated as the walking dead, Drakov and his men were forced to flee into the [[Mists]].  There the domain of [[Falkovnia]] was revealed to Drakov and held him fast.
Drakov originally came from the country of [[Thenol]] on the continent of [[Taladas]] in [[Krynn]]<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p.36</ref>, where he was a [[mercenary captain]] known as the Hawk.  His men were the Talons of the Hawk, and they were widely known as cruel and callous enforcers selling their talents to the highest bidders, no questions asked.  When Drakov first arrived in the [[Land of Mists]], he and his men found themselves in [[Darkon]], where they set about trying to make a territorial claim by destroying a [[village]] and putting the inhabitants on pikes.  When the villagers animated as the walking dead, Drakov and his men were forced to flee into the [[Mists]].  There the domain of [[Falkovnia]] was revealed to Drakov and held him fast.


Drakov has ruled for over 90 years, though he appears to be only in his late sixties.  Speculation on his slowed aging has ruled out undeath, but the cause of his longevity is still a desperate secret.  Through his numerous wives, [[mistress|mistresses]], [[slave-concubine|slave-concubines]] and the right of [[First Night]], Drakov has children of all ages, all over Falkovnia and beyond. Counted among them are [[Vlad Drakov II]], [[Vigo Drakov]], [[Mikhail Drakov]], [[Mircea Drakov]], [[Kara Drakov]], [[Victor Helsinger]], [[Gabrielle Aderre]]. If one of his illegitimate children earns renown, Drakov may extend an invitation to join House Drakov, recognising formally the relationship and granting the new Drakov a measure of wealth and power.  
Drakov has ruled for over 90 years, though he appears to be only in his late sixties.  Speculation on his slowed aging has ruled out undeath, but the cause of his longevity is still a desperate secret.  Through his numerous wives, [[mistress|mistresses]], [[slave-concubine|slave-concubines]] and the right of [[First Night]], Drakov has children of all ages, all over Falkovnia and beyond. Counted among them are [[Vlad Drakov II]], [[Vigo Drakov]], [[Mikhail Drakov]], [[Mircea Drakov]], [[Kara Drakov]], [[Victor Helsinger]], [[Gabrielle Aderre]]. If one of his illegitimate children earns renown, Drakov may extend an invitation to join House Drakov, recognising formally the relationship and granting the new Drakov a measure of wealth and power.  
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He resides principally in [[Draccipetri]].
He resides principally in [[Draccipetri]].
==Chronology==
* [[665 BC]]: Drakov is born<ref name=RoTp.124>[[Realm of Terror]] p.124</ref> in the [[kingdom]] of [[Thenol]] on the [[continent]] of [[Taladas]] in the world of [[Krynn]].<ref name=RoTp.95>[[Realm of Terror]] p.95</ref>
* [[689 BC]]: [[Vlad Drakov]] and his [[Talons of the Hawk]] enter [[the Mists]] and come out in [[Darkon]]. They immediately put the [[Darkonian]] [[village]]s of [[Pound (Village)|Pound]], [[S'Realm]], and [[Glymshire]] to the torch. The [[undead]] retaliate, and Vlad's mercenaries are expelled into the Mists.<ref name ="Gaz II p.92-93">[[Gazetteer II]] p.92-93</ref>
* [[690 BC]]: [[Falkovnia]] forms.<ref name ="Gaz II p.93">[[Gazetteer II]] p.93</ref>
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* [[691 BC]]: [[Falkovnia]] faces two threats in [[Silbervas]]: a rising [[thieves' guild]] and an infestation of [[wererat]]s. They are both led by [[Claude Renier|the Clawed]]. The period of [[:category:History of Falkovnia|Falkovnian history]] known as the [[Years of Impaled Rats]] begins.<ref name="Gaz II p. 93">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 93</ref>
* [[694 BC]]: [[Vlad Drakov]] drives out the [[wererat]]s (and [[Claude Renier|their leader]] of [[Silbervas]] and [[Falkovnia]] altogether. The [[Years of Impaled Rats]] period ends.<ref name="Gaz II p. 94">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 94</ref>
* [[695 BC]]: [[Falkovnia]] invades [[Lamordia]] in the [[Winter War]].<ref name="Gaz II p. 94">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 94</ref>
* '''January''' [[696 BC]]: The [[Falkovnian]]s retreat from [[Lamordia]] due to its freaklishly harsh winter, ending the [[Winter War]].<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>
* [[700 BC]]: [[Rumor]]: [[Lamordia]] strikes a trade agreement (and therefore, peace treaty) with [[Falkovnia]].<ref name="Gaz II p.78">[[Gazetteer II]] p.78</ref>
* [[703 BC]]: [[Falkovnia]] and [[Lamordia]] formally acknowledge a pact of nonaggression.<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.94">[[Gazetteer II]] p.94</ref>
* [[705 BC]]: [[Vigo Drakov]], one of the [[children of the Gentleman Caller]], is born. Vlad believes the child to be one of his own.<ref>[[Gazetteer II]] p.104</ref>
* [[706 BC]]: [[Falkovnia]] tries to invade [[Borca]], causing the [[Widow's Massacre]] takes place.<ref name="Gaz II p.94">[[Gazetteer II]] p.94</ref>
*[[707 BC]]: [[Dementlieuvian Annexation]]: [[Falkovnia]] invades [[Dementlieu]] but is repulsed.<ref name="Gaz II p. 94">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 94</ref>
*[[711 BC]]: [[Third Dead Man’s War]]<ref name="Gaz II p. 94">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 94</ref>
*[[712 BC]]: Falkovnia enters a planning phase of a larger [[invasion]] against [[Darkon]].
*[[716 BC]]: [[Borderlands War]]: [[Falkovnia]] tries to invade [[Richemulot]] but is repulsed.<ref name="Gaz II p. 94">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 94</ref>
*[[719 BC]]: The [[Starving March]] occurs. [[Falkovnia]] invades [[G'Henna]] but is repulsed.<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>
*[[724 BC]]: [[Falkovnia]] invades [[Dementlieu]] and [[Richemulot]], resulting in the [[Executioner's Campaign]].<ref name="Gaz II p. 94">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 94</ref>
*[[727 BC]]: [[Falkovnia]] tries to invade [[Dorvinia]]; this results in the [[Gold Claw Massacre]].<ref name="Gaz II p. 94">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 94</ref>
*[[729 BC]]: [[Treaty of the Four Towers]] is signed by the enemies of [[Falkovnia]], much to Vlad's chagrin..<ref name="Gaz II p. 103">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 103</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.
==TSR Collector Card==
Vlad Drakov's [[TSR 1991 Collector Card]] number is 483.
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==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==
==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==

Latest revision as of 10:26, 15 May 2022

Vlad Drakov
Vlad Drakov

Vlad Drakov is the darklord of Falkovnia, although the extent to which he appreciates this fact, and in particular his curse, is unclear.

Drakov originally came from the country of Thenol on the continent of Taladas in Krynn[1], where he was a mercenary captain known as the Hawk. His men were the Talons of the Hawk, and they were widely known as cruel and callous enforcers selling their talents to the highest bidders, no questions asked. When Drakov first arrived in the Land of Mists, he and his men found themselves in Darkon, where they set about trying to make a territorial claim by destroying a village and putting the inhabitants on pikes. When the villagers animated as the walking dead, Drakov and his men were forced to flee into the Mists. There the domain of Falkovnia was revealed to Drakov and held him fast.

Drakov has ruled for over 90 years, though he appears to be only in his late sixties. Speculation on his slowed aging has ruled out undeath, but the cause of his longevity is still a desperate secret. Through his numerous wives, mistresses, slave-concubines and the right of First Night, Drakov has children of all ages, all over Falkovnia and beyond. Counted among them are Vlad Drakov II, Vigo Drakov, Mikhail Drakov, Mircea Drakov, Kara Drakov, Victor Helsinger, Gabrielle Aderre. If one of his illegitimate children earns renown, Drakov may extend an invitation to join House Drakov, recognising formally the relationship and granting the new Drakov a measure of wealth and power.

Drakov prefers impalement as a method of execution, and demands at least one such killing to accompany his evening meal. He has perpetrator of the Dead Man's Campaign, Gold Claw Massacre, Widow's Massacre, Winter War, Dementlieuvian Annexation, Starving March, Borderlands War, and Executioner's Campaign.

He resides principally in Draccipetri.

Chronology

TSR Collector Card

Vlad Drakov's TSR 1991 Collector Card number is 483.

References

  1. ↑ Domains of Dread p.36
  2. ↑ Realm of Terror p.124
  3. ↑ Realm of Terror p.95
  4. ↑ Gazetteer II p.92-93
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Gazetteer II p.93
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Gazetteer II p. 93
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 Gazetteer II p. 94
  8. ↑ Gazetteer II p.78
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Gazetteer II p.94
  10. ↑ Gazetteer II p.104
  11. ↑ Gazetteer II p. 103

Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue

Secrets of the Dread Realms
Ravenloft Third Edition
Domains of Dread
Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume II

Secrets of the Dread Realms - p24
Domains of Dread - p36
The Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens - p63
Realm of Terror - p95
Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume II - p141

Secrets of the Dread Realms - pp23-25
Domains of Dread - p37
The Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens - pp63-65
Realm of Terror - pp95-97
Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume II - pp140-142

Secrets of the Dread Realms - pp7, 23-25, 28
Ravenloft Third Edition - pp14, 16-18, 120, 124
Domains of Dread - pp36-37
Death Unchained - p54
The Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens - pp15-16, 63-65
Realm of Terror - pp95-97, 124
Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume II - pp140-142

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