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Blaustein is a small island nation located off the coast of [[Dementlieu]]. The ruler and [[darklord]] is [[Bluebeard]], whose seat of power is at [[Castle Bluebeard]], | {{canon}} | ||
'''Blaustein''' is a small [[island]] nation located off the coast of [[Dementlieu]].<ref name=DoDp.73>[[Domains of Dread]] p.73</ref><ref name=RLPHBp.156>[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p. 156</ref> The [[ruler]] and [[darklord]] is [[Bluebeard]], whose seat of power is at [[Castle Bluebeard]], although he is rarely to be found there.<ref name=DLp.2426>[[Darklords]] p.24,26</ref> | |||
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|picture= | |picture= | ||
|culture_lvl= | |culture_lvl=[[CL 6|Early Medieval (6)]]<ref name=DoDp.73>[[Domains of Dread]] p.73</ref> | ||
|ecology= | |ecology={{netbook-small}} Sparse<ref name=qtr19p.54>[[Quoth the Raven]] Issue 19, p.54</ref> | ||
|terrain= | |terrain={{netbook-small}} Temperate [[hill]]s and settled area<ref name=qtr19p.54>[[Quoth the Raven]] Issue 19, p.54</ref> | ||
|year_formed= | |year_formed={{netbook-small}}[[643 BC]]<ref name=qtr19p.54>[[Quoth the Raven]] Issue 19, p.54</ref> | ||
|population= | |population={{netbook-small}}300<ref name=qtr19p.54>[[Quoth the Raven]] Issue 19, p.54</ref> | ||
|races=[[ | |races={{netbook-small}}human 90%, [[caliban]] 8%, other 2%<ref name=qtr19p.54>[[Quoth the Raven]] Issue 19, p.54</ref> | ||
|languages=[[Mordentish]] | |languages=[[Mordentish]], [[Lamordian]], [[Darkonese]] | ||
|religions= | |religions=None | ||
|government= | |government=[[Despotism]] | ||
|ruler=[[Bluebeard]] | |ruler=[[Bluebeard]]<ref name=DLp.24>[[Darklords]] p.24</ref><ref name=DoDp.73>[[Domains of Dread]] p.73</ref><ref name=RLPHBp.156>[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p. 156</ref> | ||
|darklord=[[Bluebeard]] | |darklord=[[Bluebeard]]<ref name=DLp.24>[[Darklords]] p.24</ref><ref name=DoDp.73>[[Domains of Dread]] p.73</ref> | ||
|analog= | |analog= | ||
|nationality=[[Blausteiner]] | |||
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==The Land== | ==The Land== | ||
Blaustein is a tiny, flat island with flora and wildlife that is typical of such a region. Located at the northern part of the island is Castle Bluebeard | Blaustein is a tiny, flat island with flora and wildlife that is typical of such a region. Located at the northern part of the island is [[Castle Bluebeard]] and the village beneath it.<ref name=DoDp.73>[[Domains of Dread]] p.73</ref> | ||
==The People== | ==The People== | ||
The folk of Blaustein are generally a happy lot, a rarity in [[Ravenloft]]. | The folk of Blaustein are generally a happy lot, a rarity in [[Ravenloft]]. The Blausteiner [[loyal]]ty to their lord Bluebeard is absolute, and they follow his decrees without question.<ref name=DLp.2426>[[Darklords]] p.24,26</ref> In contrast to their utmost love for their lord, the folk of Blaustein show a rabid hatred for [[foreigner]]s who would land upon their docks- taking torch and club to such unexpected visitors.<ref name=DoDp.73>[[Domains of Dread]] p.73</ref><ref name=RLPHBp.156>[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p. 156</ref> | ||
==The Law== | ==The Law== | ||
Bluebeard and his cult of personality is the only law on Blaustein | Bluebeard and his cult of personality is the only [[law]] on Blaustein. So much as simply displeasing the man can result in a grisly [[execution]] - or worse. His own subjects fall victim to his wrath quite often, and one can expect to see a [[corpse]] hanging from the noose at the [[docks]] of Blaustein. Despite this obvious [[tyranny]], his people still blindly adore their [[lord]].<ref name=DoDp.73>[[Domains of Dread]] p.73</ref> | ||
==Closing the Borders== | ==Closing the Borders== | ||
It is unknown if Bluebeard has the ability to close | It is unknown if Bluebeard has the ability to close the isle's borders. | ||
==Further Reading== | |||
Blaustein also appears in "[[Sight and Sound]]." Bluebeard receives a fairly thorough description in the [[Darklords]] accessory (p.22-27). Castle Bluebeard is mapped on p.27. | |||
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Blaustein is further explored in [[Quoth the Raven Issue 19]] (p.53-86) | |||
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==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue== | ==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue== | ||
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''[[Ravenloft Third Edition]]'' - p138<br /> | ''[[Ravenloft Third Edition]]'' - p138<br /> | ||
''[[Domains of Dread]]'' - p73<br /> | ''[[Domains of Dread]]'' - p73<br /> | ||
Darklords]]'' - pp24-25 | [[Darklords]]'' - pp24-25 | ||
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This section contains canon info from officially published sources |
Blaustein is a small island nation located off the coast of Dementlieu.[1][2] The ruler and darklord is Bluebeard, whose seat of power is at Castle Bluebeard, although he is rarely to be found there.[3]
| Blaustein (Domain) | |
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| Culture Level | Early Medieval (6)[1] |
| Ecology |  Sparse[4]
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| Climate & Terrain | Temperate hills and settled area[4]
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| Year Formed | 643 BC[4]
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| Population | 300[4]
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| Races (%) | human 90%, caliban 8%, other 2%[4]
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| Languages | Mordentish, Lamordian, Darkonese |
| Religions | None |
| Government | Despotism |
| Ruler(s) | Bluebeard[5][1][2] |
| Darklord(s) | Bluebeard[5][1] |
| Nationality | Blausteiner |
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| Inhabitants of Blaustein (Domain) | |
| Former Inhabitants of Blaustein (Domain) | |
| Flora of Blaustein (Domain) | |
| Fauna of Blaustein (Domain) | |
| Native Monsters of Blaustein (Domain) | |
The Land
Blaustein is a tiny, flat island with flora and wildlife that is typical of such a region. Located at the northern part of the island is Castle Bluebeard and the village beneath it.[1]
The People
The folk of Blaustein are generally a happy lot, a rarity in Ravenloft. The Blausteiner loyalty to their lord Bluebeard is absolute, and they follow his decrees without question.[3] In contrast to their utmost love for their lord, the folk of Blaustein show a rabid hatred for foreigners who would land upon their docks- taking torch and club to such unexpected visitors.[1][2]
The Law
Bluebeard and his cult of personality is the only law on Blaustein. So much as simply displeasing the man can result in a grisly execution - or worse. His own subjects fall victim to his wrath quite often, and one can expect to see a corpse hanging from the noose at the docks of Blaustein. Despite this obvious tyranny, his people still blindly adore their lord.[1]
Closing the Borders
It is unknown if Bluebeard has the ability to close the isle's borders.
Further Reading
Blaustein also appears in "Sight and Sound." Bluebeard receives a fairly thorough description in the Darklords accessory (p.22-27). Castle Bluebeard is mapped on p.27.
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This section contains netbook-canon info from netbooks |
Blaustein is further explored in Quoth the Raven Issue 19 (p.53-86)
References
Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue
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Ravenloft Third Edition - p138 | |
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Ravenloft Third Edition - inside cover |
