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As originally presented in the [[Book of Crypts]], [[Risibilos]] was merely the setting of the [[module]] [[Death's Cold Laughter]]<ref name="BoC p. 83">[[Book of Crypts]] p. 83</ref>. Its nature as an [[Island of Terror]], [[Pocket Domain]], or even full [[domain]] was never specified. (However, since by default the adventure grabs the [[PC]]s from wherever they are,<ref name="BoC p. 83">[[Book of Crypts]] p. 83</ref> Risibilos' nature could very well be implied.)
As originally presented in the [[Book of Crypts]], [[Risibilos]] was merely the setting of the [[module]] [[Death's Cold Laughter]]<ref name="BoC p. 83">[[Book of Crypts]] p. 83</ref>. Its nature as an [[Island of Terror]], [[Pocket Domain]], or even full [[domain]] was never specified. (However, since by default the adventure grabs the [[PC]]s from wherever they are,<ref name="BoC p. 83">[[Book of Crypts]] p. 83</ref> Risibilos' nature could very well be implied.)


Risibilos formed due to the actions of [[King Doerdon]], a [[humorless]] [[tyrant]] from [[Oerth]] who forbid [[laughter]], [[execution|executing]] those whom laughed. After coming to [[Ravenloft]], Doerdon found himself tormented by [[Puncheron]], a [[jester]] and Doerdon's own personal shadow. Under the jester's influence, the law banning laughter changed such that all spoken statements must include laughter.<ref name="BoC p. 91">[[Book of Crypts]] p. 91</ref> This [[law]] became known as the [[Laughing Law]].<ref name="BoC p. 83">[[Book of Crypts]] p. 83</ref>
Risibilos formed due to the actions of [[King Doerdon]], a [[humorless]] [[tyrant]] from [[Oerth]] who forbid [[laughter]], [[execution|executing]] those who laughed. After coming to [[Ravenloft]], Doerdon found himself tormented by [[Puncheron]], a [[jester]] and Doerdon's own personal shadow. Under the jester's influence, the law banning laughter changed such that all spoken statements must include laughter.<ref name="BoC p. 91">[[Book of Crypts]] p. 91</ref> This [[law]] became known as the [[Laughing Law]].<ref name="BoC p. 83">[[Book of Crypts]] p. 83</ref>


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The [[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] added some details to [[Risibilos]] and [[Puncheron]] and made it part of [[Liffe]].
The [[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] added some details to [[Risibilos]] and [[Puncheron]] and made it part of [[Liffe]].


Originally a small nation on [[Oerth]], Risibilos was [[annexed]] by the [[Mists]] as a [[pocket domain]] consisting of a [[hamlet]] village and [[castle]]. The [[Darklord]] of this demesne was the jester [[Puncheron]]. It became subsequently a part of the [[Core]] and of the [[island]] [[domain]] of [[Liffe]] in particular.
Originally a small nation on [[Oerth]], Risibilos was [[annexed]] by the [[Mists]] as a [[pocket domain]] consisting of a [[hamlet]] village and [[castle]]. The [[Darklord]] of this demesne was the jester [[Puncheron]]. It subsequently became a part of the [[Core]] and of the [[island]] [[domain]] of [[Liffe]] in particular.


==The Land==
==The Land==
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As described in the [[Book of Crypts]], Risibilos is a giant [[hill]] with various [[farm]]s and [[hamlet]]s littering its sides. At the top was a [[town]] surrounding the [[castle]] of King Doerdon, a structure simply referred to in the text as [[the Dark Castle (of Risibilos)|the Dark Castle]]. All of the [[building]]s seem to droop or sage as if worn by age.<ref name="BoC p. 83">[[Book of Crypts]] p. 83</ref>  
As described in the [[Book of Crypts]], Risibilos is a giant [[hill]] with various [[farm]]s and [[hamlet]]s littering its sides. At the top was a [[town]] surrounding the [[castle]] of King Doerdon, a structure simply referred to in the text as [[the Dark Castle (of Risibilos)|the Dark Castle]]. All of the [[building]]s seem to droop or sag as if worn by age.<ref name="BoC p. 83">[[Book of Crypts]] p. 83</ref>  


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==The Law==
==The Law==
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[[King Doerdon]] is the [[ruler]] of the land, but his [[jester | court jester]], [[Puncheron]], is the real power.  All subjects, save the king and Puncheron, are required under penalty of death to start every sentence with "ha ha ha".<ref name="BoC p. 83, 91">[[Book of Crypts]] p. 83, 91</ref>
[[King Doerdon]] is the [[ruler]] of the land, but his [[jester|court jester]], [[Puncheron]], is the real power.  All subjects, save the king and Puncheron, are required under penalty of death to start every sentence with "ha ha ha".<ref name="BoC p. 83, 91">[[Book of Crypts]] p. 83, 91</ref>
 
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According to the [[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]], Doerdon has fallen.  ([[Puncheron]], however, still lurks about the land.)<ref>[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]], p.300</ref>  [[Baron Julyan Linklater]] is now baron.<ref>[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]], p.21</ref>


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Latest revision as of 17:29, 30 November 2024

Risibilos
Culture Level Dark Ages (CL 5)
Ecology
Climate & Terrain A large hill with various hamlets and farms[1]
Year Formed
Population
Races (%)
Languages
Religions
Government
Ruler(s) King Doerdon[2]
Darklord(s) King Doerdon/Puncheron[2]
Nationality Liffen
Analog
Related Categories
Locations in Risibilos
Transportation in Risibilos
Inhabitants of Risibilos
Former Inhabitants of Risibilos
Flora of Risibilos
Fauna of Risibilos
Native Monsters of Risibilos

As originally presented in the Book of Crypts, Risibilos was merely the setting of the module Death's Cold Laughter[1]. Its nature as an Island of Terror, Pocket Domain, or even full domain was never specified. (However, since by default the adventure grabs the PCs from wherever they are,[1] Risibilos' nature could very well be implied.)

Risibilos formed due to the actions of King Doerdon, a humorless tyrant from Oerth who forbid laughter, executing those who laughed. After coming to Ravenloft, Doerdon found himself tormented by Puncheron, a jester and Doerdon's own personal shadow. Under the jester's influence, the law banning laughter changed such that all spoken statements must include laughter.[2] This law became known as the Laughing Law.[1]

The Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer added some details to Risibilos and Puncheron and made it part of Liffe.

Originally a small nation on Oerth, Risibilos was annexed by the Mists as a pocket domain consisting of a hamlet village and castle. The Darklord of this demesne was the jester Puncheron. It subsequently became a part of the Core and of the island domain of Liffe in particular.

The Land

As described in the Book of Crypts, Risibilos is a giant hill with various farms and hamlets littering its sides. At the top was a town surrounding the castle of King Doerdon, a structure simply referred to in the text as the Dark Castle. All of the buildings seem to droop or sag as if worn by age.[1]

The hamlet of Risibilos is, despite its population of just 130, a productive community with a large enough variety of merchants and servants to suit just about any adventurer. The stone-paved streets are typical of a Dark Age domain.

The People

The people are a dour, humorless bunch. They are not unfriendly, but a visitor can tell that they are not too happy with their lot in life. They begin every sentence they say with "ha ha ha".[3]

The Law

King Doerdon is the ruler of the land, but his court jester, Puncheron, is the real power. All subjects, save the king and Puncheron, are required under penalty of death to start every sentence with "ha ha ha".[4]

According to the Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer, Doerdon has fallen. (Puncheron, however, still lurks about the land.)[5] Baron Julyan Linklater is now baron.[6]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Book of Crypts p. 83
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Book of Crypts p. 91
  3. ↑ Book of Crypts p. 84
  4. ↑ Book of Crypts p. 83, 91
  5. ↑ Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer, p.300
  6. ↑ Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer, p.21

Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue

Book of Crypts

Book of Crypts - pp83-84


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