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In 738 BC [[Emil Bollenbach]] engineered the [[kidnapping]] of Dr. Rudolph van Richten to the end of seizing his [[brain]] for [[transplantation]] into a ''super-golem''. | In [[738 BC]], [[Emil Bollenbach]] engineered the [[kidnapping]] of Dr. Rudolph van Richten to the end of seizing his [[brain]] for [[transplantation]] into a ''super-golem''. | ||
'''WIKISEED FROM CATALOGUE :''' Father of [[Erasmus van Richten]]''(Please edit freely, then remove this note and WIKISEED label)'' | '''WIKISEED FROM CATALOGUE :''' Father of [[Erasmus van Richten]]''(Please edit freely, then remove this note and WIKISEED label)'' | ||
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==Chronology== | ==Chronology== | ||
671 Rudolph Van Richten born, son of Otto and Mrs. Van Richten | [[671 BC]] - Rudolph Van Richten born, son of Otto and Mrs. Van Richten | ||
678 Rudolph’s sister [[Maria Van Richten]] born | [[678 BC]] - Rudolph’s sister [[Maria Van Richten]] born | ||
679 Rudolph Van Richten sent to boarding school in [[Nartok]]. A childhood friend is [[Eldrenn Van Dorn]]. | [[679 BC]] - Rudolph Van Richten sent to boarding school in [[Nartok]]. A childhood friend is [[Eldrenn Van Dorn]]. | ||
680 Casimir (not to be confused with Harkon Lukas’ son) starts working at Richten Haus as the gate keeper. | [[680 BC]] - Casimir (not to be confused with Harkon Lukas’ son) starts working at Richten Haus as the gate keeper. | ||
683 The servants of Richten Haus are all killed while the family is away one day. (summer) | [[683 BC]] - The servants of Richten Haus are all killed while the family is away one day. (summer) | ||
685 Rudolph Van Richten meets [[Robert Tatenna]], a fellow student at boarding school. (fall) | [[685 BC]] - Rudolph Van Richten meets [[Robert Tatenna]], a fellow student at boarding school. (fall) | ||
688 The [[The Crimson Death Epidemic | Crimson Death]] spreads across Darkon (winter); it claims Van Richten’s great aunt Helga, despite his efforts; Rudolph is even more driven into his medical studies. | [[688 BC]] - The [[The Crimson Death Epidemic | Crimson Death]] spreads across Darkon (winter); it claims Van Richten’s great aunt Helga, despite his efforts; Rudolph is even more driven into his medical studies. | ||
689 Rudolph Van Richten attends the [[University of Il Aluk]]. While there, he meets a fellow student, [[Harmon Ruscheider]]. (fall) | [[689 BC]] - Rudolph Van Richten attends the [[University of Il Aluk]]. While there, he meets a fellow student, [[Harmon Ruscheider]]. (fall) | ||
691 Rudolph Van Richten marries his childhood sweetheart, Ingrid. | [[691 BC]] - Rudolph Van Richten marries his childhood sweetheart, Ingrid. | ||
692 Rudolph and Ingrid Van Richten's son Erasmus is born. | [[692 BC]] - Rudolph and Ingrid Van Richten's son Erasmus is born. | ||
693 Dr. Rudolph Van Richten finishes his studies; opens his practice back home in [[Rivalis]]. | [[693 BC]] - Dr. Rudolph Van Richten finishes his studies; opens his practice back home in [[Rivalis]]. | ||
693 Dr. Van Richten travels to [[Lamordia]], hears of the [[Loud Man]]. | 693 BC - Dr. Van Richten travels to [[Lamordia]], hears of the [[Loud Man]]. | ||
696 Dr. Van Richten meets [[Antonin Madren]] and becomes his mentor. | [[696 BC]] - Dr. Van Richten meets [[Antonin Madren]] and becomes his mentor. | ||
706 Dr. Van Richten suffers the wrath of the [[Radanovich clan]]; the Vistani steal his son Erasmus; they sell Erasmus to [[Baron Metus]], a vampire from [[Richemulot]]; with the help of an amused [[Azalin]], Van Richten wipes out all but one member of the Radanavich caravan; [[Madame Radanavich]] [[curse | curses]] Van Richten, although he doesn’t realize it until the end of his career. | [[706 BC]] - Dr. Van Richten suffers the wrath of the [[Radanovich clan]]; the Vistani steal his son Erasmus; they sell Erasmus to [[Baron Metus]], a vampire from [[Richemulot]]; with the help of an amused [[Azalin]], Van Richten wipes out all but one member of the Radanavich caravan; [[Madame Radanavich]] [[curse | curses]] Van Richten, although he doesn’t realize it until the end of his career. | ||
Van Richten puts his Erasmus out of his misery, but in spite [[Baron Metus]] tears [[Ingrid van Richten]] to pieces; Dr. Van Richten destroys Baron Metus, starting his career of hunting evil. Unable to live with the memories in [[Richten Haus]], Van Richten moves to [[Corvia]]. | Van Richten puts his Erasmus out of his misery, but in spite [[Baron Metus]] tears [[Ingrid van Richten]] to pieces; Dr. Van Richten destroys Baron Metus, starting his career of hunting evil. Unable to live with the memories in [[Richten Haus]], Van Richten moves to [[Corvia]]. | ||
707 Dr. Van Richten researches vampires, and meets [[Aimon Davidovich]], a fellow scholar of the arcane. | [[707 BC]] - Dr. Van Richten researches vampires, and meets [[Aimon Davidovich]], a fellow scholar of the arcane. | ||
710 Dr. Van Richten encounters his first werebeast near [[Varithne]], a small village in northern [[Darkon]]. Dr. Van Richten starts hunting werebeasts as well | [[710 BC]] - Dr. Van Richten encounters his first werebeast near [[Varithne]], a small village in northern [[Darkon]]. Dr. Van Richten starts hunting werebeasts as well | ||
711 Dr. Van Richten meets [[Gedlan Ironheart]], a fearless [[dwarven]] [[innkeeper]] in [[Corvia]]. Gedlan becomes a frequent hunting companion. | [[711 BC]] - Dr. Van Richten meets [[Gedlan Ironheart]], a fearless [[dwarven]] [[innkeeper]] in [[Corvia]]. Gedlan becomes a frequent hunting companion. | ||
712 Dr. Van Richten meets the mage [[Shauten]]; they bond when they are attacked by one of Azalin's patrols. Shauten opens Van Richten's eyes to the existence of the [[Lich]]. | [[712 BC]] - Dr. Van Richten meets the mage [[Shauten]]; they bond when they are attacked by one of Azalin's patrols. Shauten opens Van Richten's eyes to the existence of the [[Lich]]. | ||
713 Dr. Van Richten is visited by the dying [[Dr. Ruscheider]], who tells Rudolph all he can about several months spent as a lich's captive; Dr. Van Richten starts hunting liches. | [[713 BC]] - Dr. Van Richten is visited by the dying [[Dr. Ruscheider]], who tells Rudolph all he can about several months spent as a lich's captive; Dr. Van Richten starts hunting liches. | ||
714 Dr. Van Richten receives a visit from his childhood friend, [[Eldrenn Van Dorn]], who is now a ghostly slave to Azalin; Dr. Van Richten learns the terrible truth about [[Azalin Rex]]. | [[714 BC]] - Dr. Van Richten receives a visit from his childhood friend, [[Eldrenn Van Dorn]], who is now a ghostly slave to Azalin; Dr. Van Richten learns the terrible truth about [[Azalin Rex]]. | ||
714 Dr. Van Richten moves to [[Mordentshire]], sensing it is politically unsafe for him to remain in [[Darkon]]. | 714 BC - Dr. Van Richten moves to [[Mordentshire]], sensing it is politically unsafe for him to remain in [[Darkon]]. | ||
716 The evil spirit of [[Madame Radanavich]] and her undead retinue discover [[Richten Haus]] and claim it for their own. | [[716 BC]] - The evil spirit of [[Madame Radanavich]] and her undead retinue discover [[Richten Haus]] and claim it for their own. | ||
718 Dr. Van Richten and [[Shauten]] battle a creature they believe to be a priestly [[lich]]; it is actually Van Richten's first [[ancient dead]]. | [[718 BC]] - Dr. Van Richten and [[Shauten]] battle a creature they believe to be a priestly [[lich]]; it is actually Van Richten's first [[ancient dead]]. | ||
724 Dr. Van Richten battles the [[Bog Monster of Hroth]], and meets [[Jameld]]. This is also Van Richten's first visit to both [[Kartakass]] and [[Sithicus]]. | [[724 BC]] - Dr. Van Richten battles the [[Bog Monster of Hroth]], and meets [[Jameld]]. This is also Van Richten's first visit to both [[Kartakass]] and [[Sithicus]]. | ||
726 Dr. Van Richten visits [[Sanguinia]] with [[George Weathermay]] and [[Arametrius]]; they meet [[Claudia DeShanes]]; Claudia becomes Rudolph’s assistant, and it seems he had certain unspoken feelings for her. | [[726 BC]] - Dr. Van Richten visits [[Sanguinia]] with [[George Weathermay]] and [[Arametrius]]; they meet [[Claudia DeShanes]]; Claudia becomes Rudolph’s assistant, and it seems he had certain unspoken feelings for her. | ||
727 [[Marilee Markuza]], the Child [[Vampire]], kills Claudia. Van Richten pursues the creature relentlessly, but loses her in [[Lamordia]]. | [[727 BC]] - [[Marilee Markuza]], the Child [[Vampire]], kills Claudia. Van Richten pursues the creature relentlessly, but loses her in [[Lamordia]]. | ||
727 While hunting the Child Vampire, Van Richten witnesses the [[Thundering Carriage]]; Van Richten decides he must put an end to these ghostly horrors, too. | 727 BC - While hunting the Child Vampire, Van Richten witnesses the [[Thundering Carriage]]; Van Richten decides he must put an end to these ghostly horrors, too. | ||
728 Dr. Van Richten defeats the [[Phantom Army]]. | [[728 BC]] - Dr. Van Richten defeats the [[Phantom Army]]. | ||
729 The fiend [[Elsepeth]] enters Ravenloft via [[transposition]] in a small village outside [[Stangengrad]], near the [[Grashen Falls]] (sept) | [[729 BC]] - The fiend [[Elsepeth]] enters Ravenloft via [[transposition]] in a small village outside [[Stangengrad]], near the [[Grashen Falls]] (sept) | ||
730 [[Gedlan Ironheart]] killed while battling evil spirits. | [[730 BC]] - [[Gedlan Ironheart]] killed while battling evil spirits. | ||
731 [[Elsepeth]] leaves [[Borca]], having lurked there for years | [[731 BC]] - [[Elsepeth]] leaves [[Borca]], having lurked there for years | ||
732 [[Antonin Madren]] writes to Van Richten about the death of Madren’s sister. | [[732 BC]] - [[Antonin Madren]] writes to Van Richten about the death of Madren’s sister. | ||
734 [[Antonin Madren]] shows up on Van Richten's doorstep, and gives the good doctor his notes; Dr. Van Richten starts hunting the [[Created]]. | [[734 BC]] - [[Antonin Madren]] shows up on Van Richten's doorstep, and gives the good doctor his notes; Dr. Van Richten starts hunting the [[Created]]. | ||
735 Dr. Van Richten is forced to kill his old friend [[Shauten]] in self-defense, when Shauten tries to sacrifice Rudolph in a bid for [[lichdom]]. This "near-miss" may have inspired Van Richten to start recording his collected knowledge for heroes to come. | [[735 BC]] - Dr. Van Richten is forced to kill his old friend [[Shauten]] in self-defense, when Shauten tries to sacrifice Rudolph in a bid for [[lichdom]]. This "near-miss" may have inspired Van Richten to start recording his collected knowledge for heroes to come. | ||
735 Dr. Van Richten publishes the ''[[Van Richten's Guide to Vampires]]''. | 735 BC - Dr. Van Richten publishes the ''[[Van Richten's Guide to Vampires]]''. | ||
736 [[Elsepeth]] goes to [[Nartok]]. | [[736 BC]] - [[Elsepeth]] goes to [[Nartok]]. | ||
736 Dr. Van Richten publishes the ''[[Van Richten's Guide to Ghosts]]''. | 736 BC - Dr. Van Richten publishes the ''[[Van Richten's Guide to Ghosts]]''. | ||
737 The [[Vistana]] Cyrilla's niece [[Vaasa]] is kidnapped near [[Corvus]]. | [[737 BC]] - The [[Vistana]] Cyrilla's niece [[Vaasa]] is kidnapped near [[Corvus]]. | ||
737 [[Vaasa]] returns as a [[clay golem]]; Cyrilla writes to Dr. Van Richten. | 737 BC - [[Vaasa]] returns as a [[clay golem]]; Cyrilla writes to Dr. Van Richten. | ||
737 Dr. Van Richten publishes the ''[[Van Richten's Guide to the Lich]]''. | 737 BC - Dr. Van Richten publishes the ''[[Van Richten's Guide to the Lich]]''. | ||
738 Dr. Van Richten publishes the ''[[Van Richten's Guide to Werebeasts]]''. | [[738 BC]] - Dr. Van Richten publishes the ''[[Van Richten's Guide to Werebeasts]]''. | ||
739 Dr. Van Richten publishes the ''[[Van Richten's Guide to the Created]]''. | [[739 BC]] - Dr. Van Richten publishes the ''[[Van Richten's Guide to the Created]]''. | ||
740 Dr. Van Richten publishes the ''[[Van Richten's Guide to the Ancient Dead]]'' (early spring). | [[740 BC]] - Dr. Van Richten publishes the ''[[Van Richten's Guide to the Ancient Dead]]'' (early spring). | ||
740 [[Azalin]] forces the [[Grand Conjunction]], also known as the [[Great Upheaval]], but because of his interference and hatred for [[Strahd]], [[adventurers]] are able to collapse the conjunction. The universe is saved; the [[Demiplane of Dread]] is badly shaken. (summer) | 740 BC - [[Azalin]] forces the [[Grand Conjunction]], also known as the [[Great Upheaval]], but because of his interference and hatred for [[Strahd]], [[adventurers]] are able to collapse the conjunction. The universe is saved; the [[Demiplane of Dread]] is badly shaken. (summer) | ||
740 Dr. Van Richten inherits the [[library]] of [[Aimon Davidovitch]]. Dr. Van Richten starts studying tomes. (Sept) | 740 BC - Dr. Van Richten inherits the [[library]] of [[Aimon Davidovitch]]. Dr. Van Richten starts studying tomes. (Sept) | ||
741 Dr. Van Richten and friends battle [[Drigor]]; they are defeated miserably. (Feb.) | [[741 BC]] - Dr. Van Richten and friends battle [[Drigor]]; they are defeated miserably. (Feb.) | ||
741 Dr. Van Richten publishes the ''[[Van Richten's Guide to Fiends]]''. | 741 BC - Dr. Van Richten publishes the ''[[Van Richten's Guide to Fiends]]''. | ||
741 Dr. Van Richten is depressed; he consults with the [[diviner]], [[Inarin Alster]]; Rudolph realizes he had been laboring under a [[curse]] all these years; Dr. Van Richten spends a year with [[Arturi Radanavich]] studying the Vistani. | 741 BC - Dr. Van Richten is depressed; he consults with the [[diviner]], [[Inarin Alster]]; Rudolph realizes he had been laboring under a [[curse]] all these years; Dr. Van Richten spends a year with [[Arturi Radanavich]] studying the Vistani. | ||
742 Dr. Van Richten writes his ''[[Van Richten's Guide to the Vistani]]'' and retires. (Oct.) | [[742 BC]] - Dr. Van Richten writes his ''[[Van Richten's Guide to the Vistani]]'' and retires. (Oct.) | ||
750 Dr. Rudolph Van Richten dies (see [[Bleak House]] boxed set). | [[750 BC]] - Dr. Rudolph Van Richten dies (see [[Bleak House]] boxed set). | ||
[[John W. Mangrum]] | [[John W. Mangrum]] | ||
Revision as of 09:30, 18 April 2010
In 738 BC, Emil Bollenbach engineered the kidnapping of Dr. Rudolph van Richten to the end of seizing his brain for transplantation into a super-golem.
WIKISEED FROM CATALOGUE : Father of Erasmus van Richten(Please edit freely, then remove this note and WIKISEED label)
WIKISEED FROM CATALOGUE : Husband of Ingrid van Richten(Please edit freely, then remove this note and WIKISEED label)
WIKISEED FROM CATALOGUE : Born in Rivalis in Darkon(Please edit freely, then remove this note and WIKISEED label)
WIKISEED FROM CATALOGUE : Used to reside within Mordent(Please edit freely, then remove this note and WIKISEED label)
Authored:
- Van Richten's Arsenal
- Van Richten's Guide to Demons (Item)
- Van Richten's Guide to Ghosts (Item)
- Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Item)
- Van Richten's Guide to Werebeasts (Item)
- Van Richten's Guide to Witches (Item)
- Van Richten's Guide to the Ancient Dead (Item)
- Van Richten's Guide to the Created (Item)
- Van Richten's Guide to the Lich (Item)
- Van Richten's Guide to the Vistani (Item)
Credited for marketing purposes with:
- Van Richten's Guide to the Mists (Item)
- Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey (Item)
- Van Richten's Guide to the Walking Dead (Item)
- Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium I
- Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium II
- Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium III
Chronology
671 BC - Rudolph Van Richten born, son of Otto and Mrs. Van Richten
678 BC - Rudolph’s sister Maria Van Richten born
679 BC - Rudolph Van Richten sent to boarding school in Nartok. A childhood friend is Eldrenn Van Dorn.
680 BC - Casimir (not to be confused with Harkon Lukas’ son) starts working at Richten Haus as the gate keeper.
683 BC - The servants of Richten Haus are all killed while the family is away one day. (summer)
685 BC - Rudolph Van Richten meets Robert Tatenna, a fellow student at boarding school. (fall)
688 BC - The Crimson Death spreads across Darkon (winter); it claims Van Richten’s great aunt Helga, despite his efforts; Rudolph is even more driven into his medical studies.
689 BC - Rudolph Van Richten attends the University of Il Aluk. While there, he meets a fellow student, Harmon Ruscheider. (fall)
691 BC - Rudolph Van Richten marries his childhood sweetheart, Ingrid.
692 BC - Rudolph and Ingrid Van Richten's son Erasmus is born.
693 BC - Dr. Rudolph Van Richten finishes his studies; opens his practice back home in Rivalis.
693 BC - Dr. Van Richten travels to Lamordia, hears of the Loud Man.
696 BC - Dr. Van Richten meets Antonin Madren and becomes his mentor.
706 BC - Dr. Van Richten suffers the wrath of the Radanovich clan; the Vistani steal his son Erasmus; they sell Erasmus to Baron Metus, a vampire from Richemulot; with the help of an amused Azalin, Van Richten wipes out all but one member of the Radanavich caravan; Madame Radanavich curses Van Richten, although he doesn’t realize it until the end of his career.
Van Richten puts his Erasmus out of his misery, but in spite Baron Metus tears Ingrid van Richten to pieces; Dr. Van Richten destroys Baron Metus, starting his career of hunting evil. Unable to live with the memories in Richten Haus, Van Richten moves to Corvia.
707 BC - Dr. Van Richten researches vampires, and meets Aimon Davidovich, a fellow scholar of the arcane.
710 BC - Dr. Van Richten encounters his first werebeast near Varithne, a small village in northern Darkon. Dr. Van Richten starts hunting werebeasts as well
711 BC - Dr. Van Richten meets Gedlan Ironheart, a fearless dwarven innkeeper in Corvia. Gedlan becomes a frequent hunting companion.
712 BC - Dr. Van Richten meets the mage Shauten; they bond when they are attacked by one of Azalin's patrols. Shauten opens Van Richten's eyes to the existence of the Lich.
713 BC - Dr. Van Richten is visited by the dying Dr. Ruscheider, who tells Rudolph all he can about several months spent as a lich's captive; Dr. Van Richten starts hunting liches.
714 BC - Dr. Van Richten receives a visit from his childhood friend, Eldrenn Van Dorn, who is now a ghostly slave to Azalin; Dr. Van Richten learns the terrible truth about Azalin Rex.
714 BC - Dr. Van Richten moves to Mordentshire, sensing it is politically unsafe for him to remain in Darkon.
716 BC - The evil spirit of Madame Radanavich and her undead retinue discover Richten Haus and claim it for their own.
718 BC - Dr. Van Richten and Shauten battle a creature they believe to be a priestly lich; it is actually Van Richten's first ancient dead.
724 BC - Dr. Van Richten battles the Bog Monster of Hroth, and meets Jameld. This is also Van Richten's first visit to both Kartakass and Sithicus.
726 BC - Dr. Van Richten visits Sanguinia with George Weathermay and Arametrius; they meet Claudia DeShanes; Claudia becomes Rudolph’s assistant, and it seems he had certain unspoken feelings for her.
727 BC - Marilee Markuza, the Child Vampire, kills Claudia. Van Richten pursues the creature relentlessly, but loses her in Lamordia.
727 BC - While hunting the Child Vampire, Van Richten witnesses the Thundering Carriage; Van Richten decides he must put an end to these ghostly horrors, too.
728 BC - Dr. Van Richten defeats the Phantom Army.
729 BC - The fiend Elsepeth enters Ravenloft via transposition in a small village outside Stangengrad, near the Grashen Falls (sept)
730 BC - Gedlan Ironheart killed while battling evil spirits.
731 BC - Elsepeth leaves Borca, having lurked there for years
732 BC - Antonin Madren writes to Van Richten about the death of Madren’s sister.
734 BC - Antonin Madren shows up on Van Richten's doorstep, and gives the good doctor his notes; Dr. Van Richten starts hunting the Created.
735 BC - Dr. Van Richten is forced to kill his old friend Shauten in self-defense, when Shauten tries to sacrifice Rudolph in a bid for lichdom. This "near-miss" may have inspired Van Richten to start recording his collected knowledge for heroes to come.
735 BC - Dr. Van Richten publishes the Van Richten's Guide to Vampires.
736 BC - Elsepeth goes to Nartok.
736 BC - Dr. Van Richten publishes the Van Richten's Guide to Ghosts.
737 BC - The Vistana Cyrilla's niece Vaasa is kidnapped near Corvus.
737 BC - Vaasa returns as a clay golem; Cyrilla writes to Dr. Van Richten.
737 BC - Dr. Van Richten publishes the Van Richten's Guide to the Lich.
738 BC - Dr. Van Richten publishes the Van Richten's Guide to Werebeasts.
739 BC - Dr. Van Richten publishes the Van Richten's Guide to the Created.
740 BC - Dr. Van Richten publishes the Van Richten's Guide to the Ancient Dead (early spring).
740 BC - Azalin forces the Grand Conjunction, also known as the Great Upheaval, but because of his interference and hatred for Strahd, adventurers are able to collapse the conjunction. The universe is saved; the Demiplane of Dread is badly shaken. (summer)
740 BC - Dr. Van Richten inherits the library of Aimon Davidovitch. Dr. Van Richten starts studying tomes. (Sept)
741 BC - Dr. Van Richten and friends battle Drigor; they are defeated miserably. (Feb.)
741 BC - Dr. Van Richten publishes the Van Richten's Guide to Fiends.
741 BC - Dr. Van Richten is depressed; he consults with the diviner, Inarin Alster; Rudolph realizes he had been laboring under a curse all these years; Dr. Van Richten spends a year with Arturi Radanavich studying the Vistani.
742 BC - Dr. Van Richten writes his Van Richten's Guide to the Vistani and retires. (Oct.)
750 BC - Dr. Rudolph Van Richten dies (see Bleak House boxed set).
Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue
