tarlyn Wrote:Know this is rather late from everyone else, but Havard turned me onto this thread. I had some questions about Vestfold. I have procured the campaign sourcebook.
1031 is the date.
The reason why I am seeking knowledge is I am going to be running a Ravenloft campaign and going to incoprorate Vestfold into the land of the mists!
Havards map is great. Seeing as I know little to nothing about Blackmoor, even though I played in Rafael's campaign, Rob's campaign and Havards I know next to none
about it.
Any helpful insights or advice would be greatly appreciated. The campaign will start in August right here on this site. Its title is The Hunters.
Thanks for the compliments!
This sounds like its going to be a great campaign!
As Rob says, make the city your own. Since it is a Ravenloft version, that is an even bigger reason for things to be different.
Still, here are a few facts about the Blackmoor version of Vestfold:
1) It is the second largest city in the North (after Maus) and politically the most important one.
2) It has historically been the capital of the region (Seat of the Earl) and while Blackmoor City is now the official capital, it is still an important meeting place for the Regency Council.
3) It is the seat of the Wizards Cabal
4) The Thieves Guild plays a large role in controlling day-to-day affairs of the city.
5) Vestfold has been around since before the Mage Wars and was considered "neutral ground" at that time.
Some locations from the map:
Tower of Mages: Center of the Fortress of Ardenn, this is the base of the Wizards Cabal.
The Citadel: This is the meeting place of the Regency Council. Probably formerly the Palace of Earl Ra-All the Wise.
Circus Hill: Home of the famous Fairwind Circus
Tonnisborg: This fortress marks an early settlement of the region. The fortress was constructed by House Zvenzen.
Abbey of Fitz: This area is Church-land, but also adds to the City's defences.
The Guild District: Home of craftsmen, but also of the notorius Thieves Guild of Vestfold.
Notable Characters
Miklos Haruska aka Old Slyboots: Leader of the Vestfold Thieves Guild. Works to undermine the Regency Council.
Ursula Zov: High Spellwise of the Wizards Cabal
Mengal Torerdyn: High Spellwise of the Wizards Cabal
Kyoryl Maloune: High Spellwise of the Wizards Cabal
Veda Sonrean: High Spellwise of the Wizards Cabal
Col: The Clockwork Inquisitor. Agent of the Wizards Cabal.
Stur Nigby (Kyorl's friend, minor character)
Nakaniel Kingson aka Big Nake: Ringmaster of the Fairwind Circus
Flying Pembice Brothers: Erling Emson and Tolman Ocklam, two Circus performers
Delalsia the Unflinching: Dwarf female warrior, in charge of security at the Fairwind Circus
Historical Characters
Skelfer Ard: Founded the Wizards Cabal and the Fortress of Ardenn
Earl Ra-All the Wise: Former earl of Vestfold (diseased).
-Havard