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==The Land== | ==The Land== | ||
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'''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 name=" | '''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 name="dod">{{DOD NP}}</ref><ref extends="dod">p.73</ref> | ||
==The People== | ==The People== | ||
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The folk of '''Blaustein''' are generally a happy lot, a rarity in the domains of Dread. The Blausteiner loyalty to their lord Bluebeard is absolute, and they follow his decrees without question.<ref name=DLp.2426>[[Darklords]] p.24,26</ref> 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 name="DOD">{{DOD NP}}</ref><ref extends=" | The folk of '''Blaustein''' are generally a happy lot, a rarity in the domains of Dread. The Blausteiner loyalty to their lord Bluebeard is absolute, and they follow his decrees without question.<ref name=DLp.2426>[[Darklords]] p.24,26</ref> 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 name="DOD">{{DOD NP}}</ref><ref extends="dod">p.73</ref><ref extends="phb">p. 156</ref> | ||
{{server-canon}}There is a small trade hamlet and port on the other side of the island run by a Vistani tasque that offers safe haven to foreign travellers - going to Castle Bluebeard and its surrounding village is a death sentence for the typical foreigner.<ref name="may">{{SC ND|author=Maiyannah}}</ref><ref extends="may">Written 2025-11-28</ref> | {{server-canon}}There is a small trade hamlet and port on the other side of the island run by a Vistani tasque that offers safe haven to foreign travellers - going to Castle Bluebeard and its surrounding village is a death sentence for the typical foreigner.<ref name="may">{{SC ND|author=Maiyannah}}</ref><ref extends="may">Written 2025-11-28</ref> | ||
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==The Law== | ==The Law== | ||
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Bluebeard and his cult of personality is the only law on '''Blaustein'''. 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 extends=" | Bluebeard and his cult of personality is the only law on '''Blaustein'''. 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 extends="dod">p.73</ref> | ||
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The Hold of Blaustein is a small island nation located off the coast of Dementlieu.[1][2][2.1] The ruler is known only as Bluebeard, whose seat of power is at Castle Bluebeard, although he is rarely to be found there.[3]
The Land
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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.[4][4.1]
The People
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This section contains canon Ravenloft information from officially published sources; see the References below. |
The folk of Blaustein are generally a happy lot, a rarity in the domains of Dread. The Blausteiner loyalty to their lord Bluebeard is absolute, and they follow his decrees without question.[3] 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.[5][4.2][2.2]
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This section contains server-canon Ravenloft information from the Time of Unparalleled Darkness server; see the References below. |
There is a small trade hamlet and port on the other side of the island run by a Vistani tasque that offers safe haven to foreign travellers - going to Castle Bluebeard and its surrounding village is a death sentence for the typical foreigner.[6][6.1]
The Law
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This section contains canon Ravenloft information from officially published sources; see the References below. |
Bluebeard and his cult of personality is the only law on Blaustein. 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.[4.3]
References
- ↑ Domains of Dread p.73
- ↑ Canon:(?) Ravenloft Player's Handbook, Arthaus Publishing (Nicky Rea, Jackie Cassada, Andrew Cermak, John Mangrum, Andrew Wyatt), 2003, ISBN: 9781588460868
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Darklords p.24,26
- ↑ Canon:(?) Domains of Dread, TSR, Inc. (Steve Miller, and William W. Connors), 1997, ISBN: 978-0786906727
- ↑ Canon:(?) Domains of Dread, TSR, Inc. (Steve Miller, and William W. Connors), 1997, ISBN: 978-0786906727
- ↑ Server Canon:(?) Written by Maiyannah.
- ↑ Written 2025-11-28
