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* [[746 BC]] [[Mister ?]] is picked up by [[Carnival (Society)|Carnival]] as it visits [[Dementlieu]]<ref>[[Carnival (Sourcebook)]] p. 24, "about one year after" [[Tindal]] joined Carnival, which is identified as [[745 BC]] on p. 13 of Carnival</ref>
* [[746 BC]] [[Mister ?]] is picked up by [[Carnival (Society)|Carnival]] as it visits [[Dementlieu]]<ref>[[Carnival (Sourcebook)]] p. 24, "about one year after" [[Tindal]] joined Carnival, which is identified as [[745 BC]] on p. 13 of Carnival</ref>
* [[746 BC]]: [[Jules D'Aubigne]] [[abandoned|abandons]] and boards up [[Jules D'Aubigne's Home|his home]] because [[Jules D'Aubigne's Printing Press|his printing press]] becomes [[haunted]].<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p.30, "a decade ago" from [[757 BC]], the in-game publication year of Gaz III</ref>
* [[746 BC]]: [[Jules D'Aubigne]] [[abandoned|abandons]] and boards up [[Jules D'Aubigne's Home|his home]] because [[Jules D'Aubigne's Printing Press|his printing press]] becomes [[haunted]].<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p.30, "a decade ago" from [[757 BC]], the in-game publication year of Gaz III</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>
* {{Spec|Approximately [[747 BC]] [[Jean Pierre Cambier]] starts performing at the [[Port-a-Lucine Opera House]]}}<ref>[[John W. Mangrum's Unofficial Ravenloft Timeline]] p. 38 based on [[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: his father.<ref>[[Children of the Night: Ghosts]] p.62-63; "almost a year ago" from the then current time as of publication</ref>
* {{Spec|Approximately [[750 BC]] [[Nikolai Melentha]] manifests as a [[ghost]] and kills his first victim: his father.}}<ref>[[John W. Mangrum's Unofficial Ravenloft Timeline]] p. 38 based upon [[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>
* {{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]] Seemingly caused by poltergeist or other [[ghost]]ly forces, a chandelier comes crashing down upon the audience of a [[Port-a-Lucine Opera House]] presentation. This occurs during the night of the new moon.<ref>[[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]] p.21-22</ref>
* [[751 BC]] Seemingly caused by poltergeist or other [[ghost]]ly forces, a chandelier comes crashing down upon the audience of a [[Port-a-Lucine Opera House]] presentation. This occurs during the night of the new moon.<ref>[[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]] p.21-22</ref>

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Dementlieu
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
Related Categories
Locations in Dementlieu
Transportation in Dementlieu
Inhabitants of Dementlieu
Former Inhabitants of Dementlieu
Flora of Dementlieu
Fauna of Dementlieu
Native Monsters of Dementlieu

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

Native Horrors

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

Dementlieu map by the MCS. Note: Since this fan-made map predates 3rd Edition Ravenloft, there are some inconsistencies with the more recent maps.


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

Rivers

Roads

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

This page incorporates content from the inactive Mordent Cartographic Society. Used with their express permission.

References

  1. Gazetteer III p.12-13
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Gazetteer III p.13
  3. Gazetteer III p.11
  4. 4.0 4.1 Gazetteer III p.20-21
  5. Gazetteer III p.13-14
  6. Gazetteer III p.14-15
  7. Domains of Dread p.17
  8. Gazetteer III p.18
  9. Gazetteer II p. 94
  10. Anchors of Faith, Book of Secrets p.19
  11. The Forgotten Children p.40-41
  12. Lights in the Fog, Book of Secrets p. 109
  13. 13.0 13.1 Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II p.73-75, date needs citation
  14. Ravenloft Player's Handbook p.713
  15. Book of Secrets p.86, Wolfe is age 30 as of 753 BC
  16. 16.0 16.1 16.2 Gazetteer III p.15
  17. Gazetteer III p.25
  18. Children of the Night: Ghosts p.65, age 19 at then current timeline in publication history
  19. Book of Secrets p.86-87, derived from age 14 at this time vs. age 30 at 753 BC
  20. Chilling Tales p.56
  21. Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III p. 79-85
  22. Van Richten's Guide to Demons (Book) p.4
  23. Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III p.72-73; Note that the encounter with these fiends doesn't appear in the original uncompiled Van Richten's Guide to Fiends. Therefore, the encounter with the Fiends of Chateaufaux took place after took place after the first VRGtF was published.
  24. Gazetteer III p.30-31, "just over 15 years ago"
  25. Children of the Night: Werebeasts p.22, quote indicates that he's owned the opera house for "almost a decade"
  26. Carnival (Sourcebook) p. 24, "about one year after" Tindal joined Carnival, which is identified as 745 BC on p. 13 of Carnival
  27. Gazetteer III p.30, "a decade ago" from 757 BC, the in-game publication year of Gaz III
  28. John W. Mangrum's Unofficial Ravenloft Timeline p. 38 based on Children of the Night: Werebeasts p.24, based upon "over four years ago" from current timeline at date of publication
  29. John W. Mangrum's Unofficial Ravenloft Timeline p. 38 based upon Children of the Night: Ghosts p.62-63; "almost a year ago" from the then current time as of publication
  30. Lights in the Fog, Book of Secrets p. 109-110, "three years ago" from 753 BC the chronology of the Book of Secrets
  31. Children of the Night: Werebeasts p.21-22
  32. Champions of the Mists p.57
  33. Gazetteer III p, 25, "five years ago" from 757 BC
  34. Gazetteer III p.4; she spent the winter before cataloguing Darkon, Necropolis, Lamordia, and Falkovnia, has worn the bracer she was given for three months. In Gazetteer II, it specifies that she received in on New Year's Eve (Gazetteer II p. 53)
  35. Gazetteer III p.23-24

Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue

Ravenloft Third Edition
Domains of Dread

Secrets of the Dread Realms - pp7,22-23
Ravenloft Third Edition - pp14,17,117-119
Domains of Dread - pp31-32
The Ravenloft Campaign Setting:Domains and Denizens - pp14-15
Realm of Terror - p68
Heroes of Light - p57

Secrets of the Dread Realms - pp8-9
Ravenloft Third Edition - inside cover
Domains of Dread - p26
The Ravenloft Campaign Setting - poster map
Realm of Terror - poster map