Massacre at the wedding of Sergei von Zarovich and Tatyana Federovna occurs. As a result, Barovia becomes the first Domain to be pulled into the Mists of Ravenloft.
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History of Domains of Dread
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351
Barovia Forms
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542
Azalin arrives in Barovia
Diplomatic actionAzalin enters the Mists and finds himself in Barovia. Strahd von Zarovich forms a wary alliance with him.
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546
Forlorn Forms
FoundingTristen ApBlanc wins a bloody civil war in Forfar. As Tristen claims the rule of Forfar, the land is taken into the Mists and becomes Forlorn.
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547
Forlorn Borders Barovia
Discovery, ExplorationAzalin investigates Forlorn for Strahd von Zarovich after their experimentation creates a border between Barovia and Forlorn.
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551
Paridon Forms
Founding -
551
Har'Akir Forms
FoundingAfter the deaths of many of Anhktepot's servants and family, Har'Akir forms as an island of terror, separate from the core domains.
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564
Sebua Forms
FoundingThe Domain of Sebua forms as an Island of Terror, separate from the Core.
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570
Kalidnary Forms
FoundingKalidnary is drawn into the Mists from the land of Athas.
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575
Arak Forms
FoundingThe Domain of Arak forms in the northeast side of the Core.
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579
Darkon Forms
FoundingAzalin intentionally leaves Barovia in order to escape Strahd. Darkon is formed.
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579
Mordent Forms
FoundingIn the Domain of Barovia, Strahd von Zarovich and Azalin create a portal into Mordent. Their meddling results in the creation of Mordent and vague memories of the events for both of them as they were pulled back into Barovia.
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581
Bluetspur Forms
FoundingBluetspur, a bleak wasteland tormented by thunderstorms, forms south of Barovia.
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588
Scourge of Arak
Disaster / DestructionA sandstorm of unprecedented ferocity scoured the land of Arak clean. The storm did not harm the shadow fey that lived beneath the surface of the land. When they emerged to survey the loses above their kingdom, the Arakians were no more.
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590
Pharazia Forms
FoundingThe actions of Diamabel draw Pharazia into the Mists as an Island of Terror separate from the Core.
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593
Gundarak Forms
Founding -
597
Farelle Forms
Farelle forms as an Island of Terror separate from the Core.
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600
Vechor Forms
FoundingAs Easan's mansion and surrounding land is taken from the land of Oerth, the ever changing land of Vechor forms.
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603
Invidia forms
FoundingBakholis tortures and murders Marta and Karlus, his actions lead to the creations of Invidia.
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607
Sanguinia Forms
FoundingAs Prince Ladislav Mircea holds lavish feasts in his castle while the populace is overwhelmed by a mysterious plague, the land is drawn into the Mists and Sanguinia forms.
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611
Shadowborn Manor is claimed
FoundingShadowborn Manor is pulled into the Shadowlands.
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613
Kartakass Forms
FoundingAfter causing chaos in Barovia, Harkon Lukas flees into the Mists to escape Strahd von Zarovich's wrath. Kartakass is formed.
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614
Nidala forms
FoundingNidala is pulled into the Shadowlands.
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620
Timor Forms
FoundingTimor forms as an Island of Terror after the actions of "The Hive Queen".
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625
Valachan Forms
FoundingAfter leaving the service of Azalin in Darkon, Urik von Kharkov wanders the Mists and the Domain of Valachan is formed.
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628
Sea of Sorrows appears
Discovery, ExplorationThe Sea of Sorrows appears on the western border of Darkon.
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633
Nebligtode forms on the Sea of Sorrows
Discovery, ExplorationThe Island chain of Nebligtode is discovered on the Sea of Sorrows.
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635
Souragne Forms
FoundingAfter the brutal murder of his wife and neighbor, Anton Misroi and his plantation, Maison d'Sablet, are taken into the Mists. Souragne forms.
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656
Avonleigh forms in the Shadowlands
FoundingAvonleigh is pulled into the Shadowlands.
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682
Nova Vaasa Forms
FoundingThe conflict between Malken and Tristen Hiregaard comes to a stalemate as Nova Vaasa forms.
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683
Lamordia Forms
FoundingDr. Mordenheim's experimentation lead to the events that form Lamordia in the northwestern Core.
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684
Borca appears
Discovery, ExplorationAfter a number of questionable deaths, the Dillsnya family leaves Mordent and Borca appears.
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685
Isle of Demise discovered
Discovery, ExplorationAn expedition from Lamordia discovers the Isle of Demise to the northwest of the mainland.
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690
Falkovnia forms
FoundingThe actions of Vlad Drakov lead tot he creation of Falkovnia to the southwest of Darkon and east of Lamordia.
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691
Tepest Forms
FoundingThree sisters in a murderous plot to escape their hateful home pull their land into the Mists and Tepest is formed.
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694
Richemulot forms
Founding -
698
Markovia forms
FoundingMarkovia forms north of Barovia after Frantisek Markov flees justice from the citizens of Vallaki, a small village in Barovia.
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700
The Dead Man Wars
Military: WarArmies from Falkovnia attempt to invade Darkon in 700, 704, 711, and 722 BC. So far, each attempt has failed as Vlad Darkov’s armies are pushed back by hordes of the undead. Vlad continues to make attempts, but has yet to amass another army against Darkon.
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702
G'henna forms
Founding -
707
Dementlieu forms
Discovery, ExplorationAs the d'Honaire family leaves Mordent, Dementilieu forms.
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708
Arkandale Forms
FoundingArkandale is revealed on the southwestern border of Borca.
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714
Hazlan Forms
FoundingThe machinations of the Red Wizards of Thay lead to the creation of Hazlan to the east of Barovia.
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715
Dorvinia Forms
FoundingThe small mountainous realm of Dorvinia appears north of Barovia and northeast of Borca.
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720
Sithicus Forms
FoundingAs Lord Soth leaves Barovia with his seneschal to escape Strahd, Sithicus appears.
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726
Saragoss appears
FoundingWithin an undiscovered sea, the domain of Saragoss forms.
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729
Treaty of Four Towers
Diplomatic actionMutual defense pact was forged to ally Mordent, Dementlieu, Richemulot, and Borca against the threat of Falkovnia.
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730
Verbrek forms
FoundingAfter the betrayal of his father, Alfred Timothy wanders into the Mists and Verbrek forms south of Arkandale.
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740
The Great Upheaval
Disaster / DestructionArak, Arkandale, Dorvinia, and Gundarak, ceased to be, their lands absorbed into or merged with neighboring domains. Bluetspur, G'Henna, and the Nightmare Lands are thrown from the Core and became Islands of Terror. Dominia forms as a small Island of Terror Farelle, Sanguinia, and Vechor all disappear, seemingly destroyed. Markovia is displaced but will eventually be rediscovered as an island in the Sea of Sorrows. Rokushima Táiyoo is revealed. The Shadow Rift appears where G'Henna and Markovia formerly were.
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740
Smothering of Reason
Geological / environmental eventThe Smothering of Reason, causing magic to malfunction, occurs throughout the Domain of Lamordia.
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750
Necropolis Forms
Geological / environmental eventThe City of Il Aluk in Darkon is consumed by shadow, killing all within and forming a city of undead. Azalin, the Rex of Darkon, disappears. "Death" ravages Darkon, hell bent on turning everyone into the Undead.
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752
The Night of Screaming Shadows
Disaster / DestructionLord Soth's castle, Nedragaard Keep is destroyed by a mass of dark energy as invaders from Invidia attack Sithicus. The invaders are destroyed by hordes of undead and moments later Lord Soth disappears.
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755
Azalin Returns
Political eventAfter being missing from Darkon for five years, King Azalin returns and swears to bring Darkon back from its former glory.
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756
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Summer’s Moon
Celestial / CosmicMany citizens of Darkon experience strange dreams on the night of the Summer Solstice, which happened to occur on the same night as a full lunar eclipse. A small earthquake was reported to hit the town of Nartok at exactly midnight on the same night.
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