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- Nation of Barovia forged of independent city-states by the von Zarovich family.[1]
- The founding of Barovia also united the City States to the west into the semi-independent region of Borjia. The wealthy mercantile families, Cosco, Boritsi, Olszanik and Dilisnya use their wealth to purchase titles in the new country of Barovia and in Borjia, strengthening the ties between the two regions to the extent where Borjia was seen as part of Barovia. [2]
- Beginning of the Barovian Calendar. [3]
- The formal founding of the Barovian state Church of Andral, with the blessing of the Von Zarovich family.[4]
- The Neureni Horde invades Barovia, the ravage the countryside of Barovia as they have done other countries. The Barovians finally halt them at Vallaki under the command of the General-Princess Nicoleta von Zarovich and then drive them out of Barovia.[5]
- Duchess Dorfniya Dilisnya born in Prime Material Barovia [7]
Nharov Gundar becomes a vampire.[8]
- Strahd von Zarovich born to Barov & Ravenia von Zarovich. [9]
- The Shadow Dragon Ebb is born miles beneath the surface of an ancient and dying outlander world.[10]
- Strahd von Zarovich joins the military. [11]
- 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.[12]
- Reinhold Dilisnya born to Duchess Dorfniya Dilisnya and Pidlwik Dilisnya in Prime Material Barovia [13]
- Sturm von Zarovich is born to Barov and Ravenia von Zarovich.[14]
- The so-called War of Silver Knives starts between the noble Barovian families of Dilisnya, Katsky, and Petrovna, after the assassination of Izabela Dilisnya ostentatiously over a Silver Mine. Pidlwik Dilisnya, the son of Izabela, lead his family in this war.[15][16]
- Gertrude Dilisnya born to Duchess Dorfniya Dilisnya and Pidlwik Dilisnya in Prime Material Barovia [17]
- Count Barov von Zarovich finally exerts his influence over the feuding families and orders the so-called War of Silver Knives to cease and appeases the families with gifts of new lands. The families comply, but their war has weaken the country considerably. Pidlwik Dilisnya was not entirely satisfied by this appeasement believing that his mother’s death deserved more than what Barov offered, but held his tongue and quietly nurtured his grudge, passing this hatered and lust for power on to his offspring.[18] [19]
- The Tergs invade Barovia, conquering the ancestral lands of the Von Zarovich family, they proceed to conquer the closely allied mercantile region of Borjia.[20][21][22][23][24]
- Dorfniya, the wife of Pidlwik Dilisnya, gives birth to Leo Dilisnya thanks to an illicit affair with Gunther Cosco.[25]
- False History: In the land that will become known as Valachan, a tan-skinned race of folk called the Vaasi emerge from the mists and begin a war with the peaceful barbarian worshipers of Yutow the Provider. This war is known as the Pacification.[26]
- Strahd gains the military rank of general.[27][28]
- Strahd von Zarovich takes the Barovian troops to war against the Tergs for the sovereignty of Barovia.[22][23][24][29][30]
- Dagmar Olavnya (married name—maiden name unknown) born in Prime Material Barovia. [31]
- Sergei von Zarovich is born is born to Barov and Ravenia von Zarovich.[14]
- Krynn: The Kingpriest begins plotting his own passage to godhood. (41 PC) [32]
- Barovian and Borjian forces drive the armies of the Tergs back from the Borjia region. The people of Borjia begin the process of rebuilding and contribute only supplies to the Barovian war effort not troops. [33]
- The Siege of Krezk occurs during the depths of winter.[34]
- Tatyana Federovna, the future lover of Sergei von Zarovich and target for Strahd von Zarovich's desire, is born in the Village of Barovia.[14]
- Duchess Dorfniya Dilisnya dies. [35]
- False History: In the land that will become Valachan, the Vaasi continue the Pacification. The panther discovers a way for Yutow to save the realm from the Vaasi. To save it, he sacrifices himself, dieing so that the Vaasi and his worshiper merge into one race called the Valachani. [36]
- The Bright Blade is given to Sergei von Zarovich as he joins the Church of Andral.[37]
- Count Barov and Countess Ravenia von Zarovich slain by Tergs.[34]
- Strahd makes a pact with Inajira right before a critical battle with the Tergs.[38]
- Last of the Tergs driven from Barovia.[34][23][24] Strahd takes the rule over Barovia as the prize for his victory.[22]
- Strahd orders the execution of the burgomaster of Renika for withholding taxes. The choice of a replacement is left to the people of Renika itself.[39]
- Castle Ravenloft completed.[34] Strahd assumes residence there.[22]
- Pidlwik Dilisnya dies[40], but Leo Dilisnya still carries his hatred and plots out a conspiracy against the Von Zaroviches.[33] Bizarrely enough, Pidlwick is buried in the catacombs beneath Castle Ravenloft.[41]
- 1736 Forfarian Calendar: From his deathbed in absence of an heir,MacFarn of MacFarn, chief of Clan MacFarn, delegates the responsibility of choosing a successor from among his nephews to Lady Iolan. Of the choice between Duncan MacFarn and Donal MacFarn, Donal is eventually chosen.[42]
- Count Strahd von Zarovich, Commander Alek Gwilym, Sergei von Zarovich, and Lieutenant Falov lead a military strike force to defeat Red Lukas and his gang of bandits.[43]
- Most High Priest Kir dies creating the Holy Symbol of Ravenkind. Sergei von Zarovich succeeds him as high priest of Andral.[44]
- The Ba'al Verzi try and fail to assassinate Count Strahd von Zarovich.[34]
- 1737 Forfarian Calendar: An unnamed cleric of Diancecht writes The Purification of the Corrupt Flesh.[45]
- Duncan MacFarn lures his brother Donal MacFarn into a trap under a pretense of a feast at Castle Forfarmax. Once Donal and his guard are inside the feast hall, Donal orders his archers to shoot them all dead. Donal and his soldiers all perish. Duncan's agents entomb the dead bodies beneath the stones of the castle's floor.[42]
Summer The massacre at the Wedding of Sergei von Zarovich occurs.[46] Barovia forms as the first Ravenloft domain due the actions of Strahd von Zarovich.[47] Strahd turns into a vampire.[22][48]- 1738 Forfarian Calendar: On the anniversary of their murder, Donal MacFarn and the Ghosts of Hospitality possess the stones of Castle Forfarmax and kill the traitor Duncan MacFarn and his retinue of servants and guests, leaving Castle Forfarmax empty and abandoned for centuries.[49]
In 351 BC a comet shone in the Barovian sky during the fermenting season. Hence, the year is known as The Year of the Comet. Barovian Red, a local wine, marked the event with labels bearing the image of the comet.[50]
- Strahd flexes his muscles to show domination over Barovia.[22][48]
- June Burgomaster Dagmar Olavnya is robbed of half of Immol's taxes.[51]
- The fiend Drigor becomes trapped in Barovia; it attaches itself to the Madrigore family and starts writing The Madrigorian.[52]
- False History: On this approximate year, Léon (of Dementlieu) unites Dementlieu and establishes the Council of Brilliance.[53]
- Boyar Victor Wachter dies in the search for Leo Dilisnya. Victor's daughter Lovina continues his mission after his death.
- False History: The Arcane Age of Darkon ends with Darcalus Rex eliminating his rivals and becoming king.[54]
May Dr. Blake Ramsay leaves Mordentshire and takes residence on the Isle, where he later becomes darklord of.[55]
- (Outside Ravenloft) Klorr creates The Timepiece of Klorr.[56]
- False History: The ancient wizard called the Nightmage creates various evil and vile creatures and magic items at Nartok, including several clans of Broken Ones. They eventually kill him and come to live in the catacombs beneath Nartok for at least three more centuries.[57]
- October Liza Ramsay falls from the cliffs of the Isle. Dr. Ramsay, her father, forges a pact with the Dark Powers. He murders his wife Helen Ramsay and his two sons, Gregory Ramsay and Blake Ramsay, Jr. and uses their body parts to to make Liza into a dread flesh golem. He succeeds, but her eyes are tainted and deformed. Dr. Ramsay begins killing visitors to the Isle and harvesting their eyes.[58]
- Count Strahd von Zarovich confronts Lord Leo Dilisnya at the Monastery of Silver Threads, walking into Lord Dilisnya's trap. Strahd is almost put down, but the monks of the monastery act to turn the tide of battle. Strahd turns Lord Leo Dilisnya into a vampire and imprisons him in a tomb to starve from a lack of blood.[59]
- Summer: A girl known only as "Marina" is discovered wandering near Berez at the Luna River. She suffers from amnesia regarding her past. Lazlo Ulrich, the Category:Burgomaster of Berez, adopts her.[60]
- Jezra Wagner is born.[61]
References
- ↑ Gazetteer I, p. 15.
- ↑ Gazetteer IV, p. 15.
- ↑ Gazetteer I, p. 15.
- ↑ Gaz 1, p 16.
- ↑ Gazetteer I p. 16
- ↑ Realm of Terror, Dilisnya Bloodlines.
- ↑ Realm of Terror, Dilisnya Bloodlines.
- ↑ John W. Mangrum's Ravenloft Timeline p. 5 (based on Realm of Terror p. 71): Derived from nothing more than a mention that Gundar was “older than Strahd.” In that context, I felt that would mean he was an older age category.
- ↑ Domains of Dread, p. 61: updates previous date in Realm of Terror
- ↑ Gazetteer II p.143, based on "453 years" ago from the continuity of Gazetteer II. The book gives the time of the Requiem (750 BC) as "6 years go" from Ebb watching Azalin die, meaning the time of that entry in Gaz II is 756.
- ↑ I, Strahd
- ↑ Gazetteer III pp. 20-21
- ↑ Realm of Terror Bloodline: Dilisnya
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Realm of Terror p.127
- ↑ Gazetteer I, p 16-17.
- ↑ Gazetteer IV, p 15.
- ↑ Realm of Terror Bloodline: Dilisnya
- ↑ Gazetteer I, p 16-17.
- ↑ Gazetteer IV, p 15.
- ↑ Gazetteer I pp. 16-17
- ↑ Gazetteer IV, p. 15
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 22.5 Domains of Dread p. 16
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 Ravenloft Third Edition p. 17
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 19
- ↑ Realm of Terror p. 121
- ↑ Gazetteer IV pp. 89-90
- ↑ Ravenloft Third Edition p. 12
- ↑ Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 14
- ↑ Gazetteer I pp. 16-17
- ↑ Gazetteer IV p. 15
- ↑ I, Strahd, p. 203, p. 219.
- ↑ Dragonlance fifth age Book II p. 16
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 Gazetteer IV p. 15
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 34.3 34.4 Gaz 1 p. 17
- ↑ Realm of Terror Bloodline: Dilisnya
- ↑ Gazetteer IV p. 90-91
- ↑ Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I p.118
- ↑ Gazetteer I p. 142
- ↑ I, Strahd p. 51-60
- ↑ Realm of Terror p. 123
- ↑ Gazetteer I p. 16
- ↑ 42.0 42.1 Children of the Night: Ghosts p. 79
- ↑ I, Strahd pp. 73-85
- ↑ Vampire of the Mists p. 247
- ↑ Eve of Sorrows p. 27
- ↑ Domains of Dread pp. 14-15
- ↑ Gaz 1 pp. 10, 16
- ↑ 48.0 48.1 I, Strahd
- ↑ Children of the Night: Ghosts p. 79
- ↑ Alanik Ray's library archive
- ↑ I, Strahd pp. 203, 219
- ↑ John W. Mangrum's Ravenloft Timeline p. 6: VRGtF pg. 5: The Madrigorian had been written “over the course of almost four hundred years.”
- ↑ Gazetteer III p.13-14
- ↑ Gazetteer II p. 23
- ↑ the House on the Edge of Midnight, Dungeon Magazine # 76, p. 12; Besides occurring before Mordent even became a domain, this date contradicts what is described on p. 10, where the module says he left "100 years ago". A House on the Edge of Midnight was published in 1999, at which time the current game year was 752 BC, so perhaps this should be 652 BC, or perhaps Mordent had a different calendar back then.
- ↑ Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Realm of Terror (Black Boxed Set) p. 135, "350 years ago". from 740 BC in-game date publication
- ↑ Tower of Doom p. 122
- ↑ the House on the Edge of Midnight, Dungeon Magazine # 76, p. 12. See 387 BC "Dr. Blake Ramsay leaves Mordentshire..." for why this date does not work.
- ↑ Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I p.13
- ↑ I, Strahd p. 6
- ↑ Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II p. 113, "died at the age of 27 some 75 years" after Barovia became a domain
