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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]], and the village beneath it. | 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><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]]. Thee Blausteiner [[loyal]]ty to their lord, Bluebeard is absolute., and they follow his decrees without question.<ref>[[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><ref name=DoDp.73>[[Domains of Dread]] p.73</ref><ref name=RLPHBp.156>name=[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.156</ref> | ||
==The Law== | ==The Law== | ||
Bluebeard and his cult of personality is the only [[law]] on Blaustein, and so much as simply displeasing the man can result in a | Bluebeard and his cult of personality is the only [[law]] on Blaustein, and 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><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 the | It is unknown if Bluebeard has the ability to close the isle's borders. | ||
==Further Reading== | ==Further Reading== | ||
Blaustein also appears in "[[Sight and Sound]]." | 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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This section contains canon info from officially published sources |
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, although he is rarely to be found there.
| Blaustein (Domain) | |
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| Culture Level | Early Medieval (6)[1] |
| Ecology | |
| Climate & Terrain | |
| Year Formed | |
| Population | |
| Races (%) | human |
| Languages | Mordentish |
| Religions | |
| Government | Despotism |
| Ruler(s) | Bluebeard[2][1][3] |
| Darklord(s) | Bluebeard[4][1] |
| Nationality | Blausteiner |
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| Inhabitants of Blaustein (Domain) | |
| Former Inhabitants of Blaustein (Domain) | |
| Flora of Blaustein (Domain) | |
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| 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.</ref>[1]
The People
The folk of Blaustein are generally a happy lot, a rarity in Ravenloft. Thee Blausteiner loyalty to their lord, Bluebeard is absolute., and they follow his decrees without question.[5] 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.</ref>[1][3]
The Law
Bluebeard and his cult of personality is the only law on Blaustein, and 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>[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)
Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue
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Ravenloft Third Edition - p138 | |
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Ravenloft Third Edition - inside cover |
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Domains of Dread p.73
- ↑ Darklords name=DLp.24 p.24
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 name=Ravenloft Player's Handbook p.156
- ↑ Darklords name=DLp.24 p.24
- ↑ Darklords p.24,26
