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===History===
===History===
==Early Life==
[[Ivan]] was born the son of [[Stefania Septow]] and [[Boris Dilisnya]]<ref name="DoD p.58">[[Domains of Dread]] p.58</ref> on a dark night in the December of [[689 BC]], the same moonless night as his cousin, [[Ivana Boritsi]].<ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 154">[[Gazetteer IV]] p. 154</ref> Though not actual [[twin]]s, their dual sinister natures would later earn them the collective moniker of [[the Dark Twins]]<ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 18">Gazetteer IV p. 18</ref>, the day of their birth known by the [[Borcan]s as the [[Day of the Dark Moon's Get]]<ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 26">Gazetteer IV p. 26</ref>
[[Ivan]] was born the son of [[Stefania Septow]] and [[Boris Dilisnya]]<ref name="DoD p.58">[[Domains of Dread]] p.58</ref> on a dark night in the December of [[689 BC]], the same moonless night as his cousin, [[Ivana Boritsi]].<ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 154">[[Gazetteer IV]] p. 154</ref> Though not actual [[twin]]s, their dual sinister natures would later earn them the collective moniker of [[the Dark Twins]]<ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 18">Gazetteer IV p. 18</ref>, the day of their birth known by the [[Borcan]s as the [[Day of the Dark Moon's Get]]<ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 26">Gazetteer IV p. 26</ref>


Ivan began displaying a diabolical nature from an early age and got worse as he grew older. The [[torture]] of [[animal]]s at age 6 grew into a [[matricide]] with no motivation by age 12. Ivan bore a great [[hatred]] of the world around him save for Ivana Boritsi, a childhood companion, and especially [[Kristina Dilisnya]], his elder sister. In fact, Ivan had a quite sinister, even [[obsessive]] and [[incest]]uous attachment to her. Kristina never discovered Ivan's dark nature until it was too late.<ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 154">[[Gazetteer IV]] p. 154</ref>
Ivan began displaying a diabolical nature from an early age and got worse as he grew older. The [[torture]] of [[animal]]s at age 6 grew into a [[matricide]] with no motivation by age 12. Ivan bore a great [[hatred]] of the world around him save for Ivana Boritsi, a childhood companion, and especially [[Kristina Dilisnya]], his elder sister. In fact, Ivan had a quite sinister, even [[obsessive]] and [[incest]]uous attachment to her. Kristina never discovered Ivan's dark nature until it was too late.<ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 154">[[Gazetteer IV]] p. 154</ref>


Ignorant of Ivan's depraved emotions towards her, Kristina eventually fell in love and [[married]] [[Edgar Leskovich]]<ref name=RoTp.123>[[Realm of Terror]] p.123</ref> When Kristina gave birth to Edgar's child, Ivan became consumed by [[envy]] and [[poisoned]] both Kristina and her husband. Fortunately, a [[midwife]] was able to sneak off with the baby safely.<ref name=RoTp.94>[[Realm of Terror]] p.94</ref><ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 154">[[Gazetteer IV]] p. 154</ref> The other [[Dilisnya]]]s gave chase to Ivan, but he escaped them by fleeing into [[the Mists]]. Yet [[Ivan Dilisnya poisons his sister and flees justice|Ivan' treachery]] did not go unnoticed by [[the Dark Powers]], for his betrayal was the [[seminal event]] that granted him the domain of [[Dorvinia]].<ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 154">[[Gazetteer IV]] p. 154</ref> The year was [[715 BC]].<ref name="DoD p.17">[[Domains of Dread]] p.17</ref><ref name="RLCS p.17">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.17</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.19">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.19</ref>
Ignorant of Ivan's depraved emotions towards her, Kristina eventually fell in love and [[married]] [[Edgar Leskovich]]<ref name=RoTp.123>[[Realm of Terror]] p.123</ref> Despite having [[married]] [[Lucretia Marzeya]] in [[712 BC]]<ref name=RoTp.94>[[Realm of Terror]] p.94</ref>, Ivan harbored a great [[envy]] for Kristina's husband. When Kristina gave birth to Edgar's child, Ivan's jealous rage boiled over, and he [[poisoned]] both Kristina and her husband. Fortunately, a [[midwife]] was able to sneak off with the baby safely.<ref name=RoTp.94>[[Realm of Terror]] p.94</ref><ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 154">[[Gazetteer IV]] p. 154</ref> The other [[Dilisnya]]]s gave chase to Ivan, but he escaped them by fleeing into [[the Mists]]. Yet [[Ivan Dilisnya poisons his sister and flees justice|Ivan' treachery]] did not go unnoticed by [[the Dark Powers]], for his betrayal was the [[seminal event]] that granted him the domain of [[Dorvinia]].<ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 154">[[Gazetteer IV]] p. 154</ref> The year was [[715 BC]].<ref name="DoD p.17">[[Domains of Dread]] p.17</ref><ref name="RLCS p.17">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.17</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.19">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.19</ref>


Over the few years of their brief marriage, Lucretia bore three children. Although supposedly dead at birth, it is [[rumored]] these children were also taken to safety by midwives at Lucretia's behest. Regardless, Ivan [[poisoned]] Lucretia in [[716 BC]], adding [[uxoricide]] to his list of [[transgression]]s.<ref name=RoTp.94>[[Realm of Terror]] p.94</ref>


==As Darklord==
In Dorvinia, Ivan took ownership over his family's ancestral lands. Ivan's rule was one of [[corruption]], built towards Ivan's depraved pleasures. Ivan's personal corruption invited corruption into his [[court]]s and [[government]]. [[Vlad Drakov]] took noticed and diverted some of his troops from the [[Dead Man's Campaign]] for a surprise attack in the [[727 BC]] [[Gold Claw Massacre]]. [[Falkovnian]] soldiers put numerous Dorvinian civilians to the sword and pillaged [[Lechberg]]. However, when they loaded up the [[stolen]] goods, the Falkovnian raiders quickly died off in legions. According to Ivan's own claims, he caused the mass poisoning while wearing the disguise of [[Talon Armor]].<ref name="Gazetteer IV p. 19">Gazetteer IV p. 19</ref>
In [[740 BC]], the [[Great Upheaval]] occurred. In the chaos of that [[catastrophe]], Ivan discovered he was no longer bound to his domain. He raced off to find Ivana Boritsi. Their close proximity, both spatially and spiritually, at the time of the Upheaval's end resulted in the combining of Dorvinia and Borca. Ivana's stronger sense of self won over Ivan's, making Borca the name of the newly consolidated domain.


==Stats==
==Stats==

Revision as of 21:34, 23 October 2016

Ivan Dilisnya (689-present) is the co-darklord of Borca with his cousin, [[Ivana Boritsi. Prior to the Grand Conjunction and the merging of their domains, Ivan was the darklord of Dorvinia. He was granted his darklordship when he fled into the Mists after poisoning his sister and her husband, and attempting to kill their newborn child. Formerly flamboyant and a lover of the finer things in life, his personal curse is the loss of his sense of taste, leaving him murderously frustrated when others around him enjoy what he cannot anymore.[1]

Ivan owns Nicolai's Dagger.[2]

History

Early Life

Ivan was born the son of Stefania Septow and Boris Dilisnya[1] on a dark night in the December of 689 BC, the same moonless night as his cousin, Ivana Boritsi.[3] Though not actual twins, their dual sinister natures would later earn them the collective moniker of the Dark Twins[4], the day of their birth known by the [[Borcan]s as the Day of the Dark Moon's Get[5]

Ivan began displaying a diabolical nature from an early age and got worse as he grew older. The torture of animals at age 6 grew into a matricide with no motivation by age 12. Ivan bore a great hatred of the world around him save for Ivana Boritsi, a childhood companion, and especially Kristina Dilisnya, his elder sister. In fact, Ivan had a quite sinister, even obsessive and incestuous attachment to her. Kristina never discovered Ivan's dark nature until it was too late.[3]

Ignorant of Ivan's depraved emotions towards her, Kristina eventually fell in love and married Edgar Leskovich[6] Despite having married Lucretia Marzeya in 712 BC[7], Ivan harbored a great envy for Kristina's husband. When Kristina gave birth to Edgar's child, Ivan's jealous rage boiled over, and he poisoned both Kristina and her husband. Fortunately, a midwife was able to sneak off with the baby safely.[7][3] The other Dilisnya]s gave chase to Ivan, but he escaped them by fleeing into the Mists. Yet Ivan' treachery did not go unnoticed by the Dark Powers, for his betrayal was the seminal event that granted him the domain of Dorvinia.[3] The year was 715 BC.[8][9][10]

Over the few years of their brief marriage, Lucretia bore three children. Although supposedly dead at birth, it is rumored these children were also taken to safety by midwives at Lucretia's behest. Regardless, Ivan poisoned Lucretia in 716 BC, adding uxoricide to his list of transgressions.[7]

As Darklord

In Dorvinia, Ivan took ownership over his family's ancestral lands. Ivan's rule was one of corruption, built towards Ivan's depraved pleasures. Ivan's personal corruption invited corruption into his courts and government. Vlad Drakov took noticed and diverted some of his troops from the Dead Man's Campaign for a surprise attack in the 727 BC Gold Claw Massacre. Falkovnian soldiers put numerous Dorvinian civilians to the sword and pillaged Lechberg. However, when they loaded up the stolen goods, the Falkovnian raiders quickly died off in legions. According to Ivan's own claims, he caused the mass poisoning while wearing the disguise of Talon Armor.[11]

In 740 BC, the Great Upheaval occurred. In the chaos of that catastrophe, Ivan discovered he was no longer bound to his domain. He raced off to find Ivana Boritsi. Their close proximity, both spatially and spiritually, at the time of the Upheaval's end resulted in the combining of Dorvinia and Borca. Ivana's stronger sense of self won over Ivan's, making Borca the name of the newly consolidated domain.

Stats

2nd Edition

male human 0-Level Character, Chaotic Evil[12][13][1]

3rd Edition

(revised)

Pathfinder

Rogue (poisoner) 6/Courter 5[16]

Missing Dread Possibility from Gaz IV - Scions and Pretenders

In 716 BC Ivan Dilisnya took a wife, Lucretia Marzeya. She bore him twins the next year and a third child in 720 BC, a year before he finally poisoned her. However, each time Lucretia grew heavy with child, Ivan would mutter darkly like a cuckolded husband. Fearing that Ivan would turn on his own children, Lucretia had her nursemaids secret each newborn away. She never saw her children again, and Ivan was told they had all been stillborn. The infants’ ultimate fates are unknown. They may have been raised as commoners by the nursemaids themselves, perhaps under Ivan’s own roof. A rival house may have adopted them, hoping to one day use them to usurp Ivan’s power. They might even have been whisked far from Dorvinia, their heritage forgotten. The heirs' birth records in Degravo include descriptions of identifying marks. If any of the heirs are still alive and can prove their heritage, they would have a claim to Ivan’s properties in the event of his death. Such heirs would be unwise to reveal themselves before such a time, however; Ivan’s own kin whisper that he would murder sons and seduce daughters.[17]

Chronology

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Domains of Dread p.58
  2. ↑ Legacy of the Blood, p. 45-46
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Gazetteer IV p. 154
  4. ↑ Gazetteer IV p. 18
  5. ↑ Gazetteer IV p. 26
  6. ↑ Realm of Terror p.123
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Realm of Terror p.94
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Domains of Dread p.17
  9. ↑ Ravenloft Third Edition p.17
  10. ↑ Ravenloft Player's Handbook p.19
  11. ↑ Gazetteer IV p. 19
  12. ↑ Realm of Terror p.93-94
  13. ↑ Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens p.60
  14. ↑ Secrets of the Dread Realms p.13
  15. ↑ Gazetteer IV p.153-154
  16. ↑ Pathfinder in the Mists p.40
  17. ↑ Gazetteer Volume IV Web Enhancement
  18. ↑ Domains of Dread p.17, 58
  19. ↑ Gazetteer II p. 94


References


Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue

Secrets of the Dread Realms
Domains of Dread

Secrets of the Dread Realms - p15
Domains of Dread - p57
Realm of Terror - reference card

Secrets of the Dread Realms - pp14-16
Domains of Dread - p58
The Ravenloft Campaign Setting:Domains and Denizens - pp60-62
Realm of Terror - pp93-94,reference card

Secrets of the Dread Realms - pp7,14-16
Ravenloft Third Edition - pp115,124
Domains of Dread - p58
The Ravenloft Campaign Setting:Domains and Denizens - pp10-11,60-62
Realm of Terror - pp93-94,p123,reference card


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