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* {{netbook-small}} [[707 BC]]-[[708 BC]] [[Joan Secousse]] finds [[Ste. Mere des Larmes]]. She goes back to [[Mordent]] and reports discovering an ancient temple of Ezra. Warden Secousse leads an expedition of anchorites back to the site.<ref name="Anchors of Faith p.19">[[Anchors of Faith]], [[Book of Secrets]] p.19</ref> | * {{netbook-small}} [[707 BC]]-[[708 BC]] [[Joan Secousse]] finds [[Ste. Mere des Larmes]]. She goes back to [[Mordent]] and reports discovering an ancient temple of Ezra. Warden Secousse leads an expedition of anchorites back to the site.<ref name="Anchors of Faith p.19">[[Anchors of Faith]], [[Book of Secrets]] p.19</ref> | ||
* [[709 BC]] [[The Dementlieuse Sect]] of [[the Church of Ezra]] is established in [[Port-a-Lucine]] with [[Joan Secousse]]'s discoveries in [[Ste. Mere des Larmes]]. She pens the [[Third Book of Ezra]] and receives permission to become [[bastion]] of the third sect of [[Ezra]].<ref name="Gaz III p.20-21">[[Gazetteer III]] p.20-21</ref> | * [[709 BC]] [[The Dementlieuse Sect]] of [[the Church of Ezra]] is established in [[Port-a-Lucine]] with [[Joan Secousse]]'s discoveries in [[Ste. Mere des Larmes]]. She pens the [[Third Book of Ezra]] and receives permission to become [[bastion]] of the third sect of [[Ezra]].<ref name="Gaz III p.20-21">[[Gazetteer III]] p.20-21</ref> | ||
* [[712 BC]] [[Rudolph von Aubrecker]] almost drowns off the coast of [[Lamordia]]. [[Alexis Wilhaven]] retrieves Rudolph's body and takes it to [[Dr. Mordenheim]] for medical treatment. Dr. Mordenheim instead takes out the brain and performs a series of operations that turns von Rudolph von Aubrecker into [[the Living Brain]].<ref name="RMC I+II"> | * {{netbook-small}} [[710 BC]] [[Louis Giroume]], [[famous]] [[Dementlieuse]] [[actor]] and [[singer]], is [[murdered]] by thugs acting on behalf of the [[Countess de Hautpoissant]]. Girome reanimates as a [[revenant]] and proceeds to slaughter the thugs and then the Countess herself. However, he cannot rest because the Countess comes back as a [[ghost]]. Not knowing this, Giroume becomes confused and tries to assume his normal life, with some disastrous results.<ref>[[The Forgotten Children]] p.40-41</ref> | ||
* [[713 BC]] The Living Brain dominates Wilhaven and forces him to take it to [[Dementlieu]]. There, von Aubrecker will become a new [[crime lord]] known simply as "the Brain".<ref name="RMC I+II"> | * {{netbook-small}} [[712 BC]] [[Comte Tomas d’Aloure]] is born.<ref>[[Lights in the Fog]], [[Book of Secrets]] p. 109</ref> | ||
* [[712 BC]] [[Rudolph von Aubrecker]] almost drowns off the coast of [[Lamordia]]. [[Alexis Wilhaven]] retrieves Rudolph's body and takes it to [[Dr. Mordenheim]] for medical treatment. Dr. Mordenheim instead takes out the brain and performs a series of operations that turns von Rudolph von Aubrecker into [[the Living Brain]].<ref name="RMC I+II">[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I&II]] p.73-75, date needs citation</ref> | |||
* [[713 BC]] The Living Brain dominates Wilhaven and forces him to take it to [[Dementlieu]]. There, von Aubrecker will become a new [[crime lord]] known simply as "the Brain".<ref name="RMC I+II">[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I&II]] p.73-75, date needs citation</ref> | |||
* [[724 BC]] The [[Executioner's Campaign]] occurs<ref name="Gaz III p.15">[[Gazetteer III]] p.15</ref> | * [[724 BC]] The [[Executioner's Campaign]] occurs<ref name="Gaz III p.15">[[Gazetteer III]] p.15</ref> | ||
* [[727 BC]] [[Claude d'Honaire]] becomes terribly weakened by [[disease]], leading to his replacement by [[Dominic D'Honaire]] as chief adviser to the [[Lord-Governor]].<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p.25</ref> | * [[727 BC]] [[Claude d'Honaire]] becomes terribly weakened by [[disease]], leading to his replacement by [[Dominic D'Honaire]] as chief adviser to the [[Lord-Governor]].<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p.25</ref> | ||
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* Approximately [[747 BC]] [[Jean Pierre Cambier]] starts performing at the [[Port-a-Lucine Opera House]]<ref>[[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]] p.24, based upon "over four years ago" from current timeline at date of publication</ref> | * Approximately [[747 BC]] [[Jean Pierre Cambier]] starts performing at the [[Port-a-Lucine Opera House]]<ref>[[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]] p.24, based upon "over four years ago" from current timeline at date of publication</ref> | ||
* Approximately [[750 BC]] [[Nikolai Melentha]] manifests as a [[ghost]] and kills his first victim: that of his father.<ref>[[Children of the Night: Ghosts]] p.62-63; "almost a year ago" from the then current time as of publication</ref> | * Approximately [[750 BC]] [[Nikolai Melentha]] manifests as a [[ghost]] and kills his first victim: that of his father.<ref>[[Children of the Night: Ghosts]] p.62-63; "almost a year ago" from the then current time as of publication</ref> | ||
* {{netbook-small}} [[750 BC]] [[Dominic D'Honaire]]'s attempt to dominate [[Comte Tomas d’Aloure]] is throw off by [[Comte's Magic Ring]]. D'Honaire begins engineering the destruction of all Comte holds dear in life.<ref>[[Lights in the Fog]], [[Book of Secrets]] p. 109-110, "three years ago" from [[753 BC]] the chronology of the [[Book of Secrets]]</ref> | |||
* [[751 BC]] After surviving an [[assassination]] attempt on his life by [[the Kargat]], [[Alanik Ray]] leaves [[Martira Bay]] and becomes a freelance [[detective]] in [[Port-a-Lucine]].<ref>[[Champions of the Mists]] p.57</ref> | * [[751 BC]] After surviving an [[assassination]] attempt on his life by [[the Kargat]], [[Alanik Ray]] leaves [[Martira Bay]] and becomes a freelance [[detective]] in [[Port-a-Lucine]].<ref>[[Champions of the Mists]] p.57</ref> | ||
* [[752 BC]] [[Councilor Helenè DuSuis|Helenè DuSuis]] is appointed to the [[Council of Brilliance]].<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p, 25, "five years ago" from 757 BC</ref> | * [[752 BC]] [[Councilor Helenè DuSuis|Helenè DuSuis]] is appointed to the [[Council of Brilliance]].<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p, 25, "five years ago" from 757 BC</ref> | ||
Revision as of 11:41, 29 May 2015
| Dementlieu | |
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| Culture Level | Renaissance (9) |
| Ecology | Full Ecology |
| Climate & Terrain | Temperate Forests and Plains |
| Year Formed | 707 BC |
| Population | 13,600 |
| Races (%) | 94% Human, 3% Halfling, 2% other |
| Languages | Mordentish (High and Low dialects), Lamordian, Falkovnian, Halfling |
| Religions | Ezra |
| Government | Aristocratic republic |
| Ruler(s) | Marcel Guignol |
| Darklord(s) | Dominic D'Honaire |
| Nationality | Dementlieuse |
| Analog | Renaissance France |
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| Former Inhabitants of Dementlieu | |
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This section contains canon info from officially published sources |
Modelled after Renaissance France, Dementlieu is led by the political puppet lord-governor Marcel Guignol, though the domain is truly ruled by the charismatic and manipulative Dominic D'Honaire. It is considered the cultural heart of the Core.
Biology
Flora
Fauna
- Aquatic animals: (octopus,shark, squid, whale)[2]
- bat[2]
- bear[2]
- domesticated animals: (cat, dog, horse)[2]
- lizard[2]
- rat (and giant rat)[2]
- Venomous Snake[2]
- weasel[2]
- wolf[2]
The chief threat in the domain of Dementlieu is Dominic D'Honaire and the fell influence he has on the domain through his Obedient. Other supernatural threats are less frequent in Dementlieu than many other domains. Most that do show up have unique modus operandi and may be even considered one of a kind. Others are shapechangers or otherwise able to blend into Dementlieuse society, such as dread dopplegangers, impersonators, and even phasms. Vengeful incorporeal undead, such as wraiths and odem)s, are not unknown either.[2]
Reavers and sahuagin are said to favor Sable Bay and Pernault Bay for finding prey.[3]
Geography
Weather
The climate of Dementlieu rarely reaches extremes. In winter, only the occasional light layer of snow ever dusts the ground, and in the summer season usually sees only a few days of uncomfortably high temperatures. Rain is fairly frequent, especially during the spring and autumn.
Terrain
Bays
Hills
Forests
Lakes
- The Raptor Lakes (Lake Adler, Lake Eule, Lake Falk) on the Vuchar River.
- Lake Schvort and Lake Beschir. on the Dementlieu border.
Rivers
- The Musarde
- The Vuchar River, flowing south out of Darkon and into the Musarde.
Roads
- L'Avenue de Progrès joins Port-a-Lucine and Chateaufaux.
- The Mill Road joins Dementlieu's Chateaufaux with Mordent's Mordentshire via the frontier hamlet of Hope's End.
Landmarks
Population Distribution
Cities
Towns
Villages
Diplomacy
Treaty of the Four Towers
The Treaty of the Four Towers is a defensive alliance between the nations of Richemulot, Borca, Mordent and Dementlieu against Falkovnia. This treaty was created by the Josephine Chantreaux.
Falkovnia
Lamordia
Richemulot
Mordent
Mordent and Dementlieu are often regarded as sisters, with Dementlieu viewing Mordent as the little sister which often comes off as Patronizing towards the people of Mordent. However, despite this they do have a cordial relationship.
Societies
Secret Societies
Food & Drink
Chronology
- Approximately 309 BC Likely False History: According to The Dementlieuse Sect's teachings, texts from the "original" Church of Ezra date back to this time or slightly earlier.[4]
- Approximately 357 BC False History: Léon (of Dementlieu) unites Dementlieu and establishes the Council of Brilliance.[5]
- 707 BC Possibly False History: Peasants riot and rebel. This ultimately results in Lord-Governor Bernard Foquelaine's execution and his replacement by Lord-Governor Chambon.[6]
- 707 BC The domain of Dementlieu appears, and the d'Honaire family emigrates there.[7]
- 707 BC The Dementlieuse nobles begin providing the most bare bones of social support for the needy in an effort to appease the rebellious common folk.[8]
- 707 BC Dementlieuvian Annexation: Falkovnia invades Dementlieu but is repulsed.[9]
707 BC-708 BC Joan Secousse finds Ste. Mere des Larmes. She goes back to Mordent and reports discovering an ancient temple of Ezra. Warden Secousse leads an expedition of anchorites back to the site.[10]- 709 BC The Dementlieuse Sect of the Church of Ezra is established in Port-a-Lucine with Joan Secousse's discoveries in Ste. Mere des Larmes. She pens the Third Book of Ezra and receives permission to become bastion of the third sect of Ezra.[4]
- 710 BC Louis Giroume, famous Dementlieuse actor and singer, is murdered by thugs acting on behalf of the Countess de Hautpoissant. Girome reanimates as a revenant and proceeds to slaughter the thugs and then the Countess herself. However, he cannot rest because the Countess comes back as a ghost. Not knowing this, Giroume becomes confused and tries to assume his normal life, with some disastrous results.[11]
- 712 BC Comte Tomas d’Aloure is born.[12]
- 712 BC Rudolph von Aubrecker almost drowns off the coast of Lamordia. Alexis Wilhaven retrieves Rudolph's body and takes it to Dr. Mordenheim for medical treatment. Dr. Mordenheim instead takes out the brain and performs a series of operations that turns von Rudolph von Aubrecker into the Living Brain.[13]
- 713 BC The Living Brain dominates Wilhaven and forces him to take it to Dementlieu. There, von Aubrecker will become a new crime lord known simply as "the Brain".[13]
- 724 BC The Executioner's Campaign occurs[14]
- 727 BC Claude d'Honaire becomes terribly weakened by disease, leading to his replacement by Dominic D'Honaire as chief adviser to the Lord-Governor.[15]
- 728 BC Lord-Governor Chambon is replaced by Lord-Governor Marcel Guignol.[14]
- 729 BC Treaty of the Four Towers is signed.[14]
- 732 BC Marie Delacourte is born. Marcel Delacourte is her father.[16]
- Approximately 742 BC Ricard Diosa purchases the Port-a-Lucine Opera House.[17]
- 746 BC Mister ? is picked up by Carnival as it visits Dementlieu[18]
- Approximately 747 BC Jean Pierre Cambier starts performing at the Port-a-Lucine Opera House[19]
- Approximately 750 BC Nikolai Melentha manifests as a ghost and kills his first victim: that of his father.[20]
- 750 BC Dominic D'Honaire's attempt to dominate Comte Tomas d’Aloure is throw off by Comte's Magic Ring. D'Honaire begins engineering the destruction of all Comte holds dear in life.[21]
- 751 BC After surviving an assassination attempt on his life by the Kargat, Alanik Ray leaves Martira Bay and becomes a freelance detective in Port-a-Lucine.[22]
- 752 BC Helenè DuSuis is appointed to the Council of Brilliance.[23]
- 757 BC Spring: "S" begins documenting the domain.[24]
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References
- ↑ Gazetteer III p.12-13
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Gazetteer III p.13
- ↑ Gazetteer III p.11
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Gazetteer III p.20-21
- ↑ Gazetteer III p.13-14
- ↑ Gazetteer III p.14-15
- ↑ Domains of Dread p.17
- ↑ Gazetteer III p.18
- ↑ Gazetteer II p. 94
- ↑ Anchors of Faith, Book of Secrets p.19
- ↑ The Forgotten Children p.40-41
- ↑ Lights in the Fog, Book of Secrets p. 109
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I&II p.73-75, date needs citation
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Gazetteer III p.15
- ↑ Gazetteer III p.25
- ↑ Children of the Night: Ghosts p.65, age 19 at then current timeline in publication history
- ↑ Children of the Night: Werebeasts p.22, quote indicates that he's owned the opera house for "almost a decade"
- ↑ Carnival (Sourcebook) p. 24, "about one year after" Tindal joined Carnival, which is identified as 745 BC on p. 13 of Carnival
- ↑ Children of the Night: Werebeasts p.24, based upon "over four years ago" from current timeline at date of publication
- ↑ Children of the Night: Ghosts p.62-63; "almost a year ago" from the then current time as of publication
- ↑ Lights in the Fog, Book of Secrets p. 109-110, "three years ago" from 753 BC the chronology of the Book of Secrets
- ↑ Champions of the Mists p.57
- ↑ Gazetteer III p, 25, "five years ago" from 757 BC
- ↑ Gazetteer III p.4
Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue
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