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Chapter Seven
Further Adventures in Invidia
Claude's heart beat so hard he thought it might burst; in fact, the taste of blood in his mouth made him think it just might
have - but that was just the blood flowing from his nose and over his lips.
He crashed through the forest, branches striking and scratching his face, he prayed to his gods that if they would just see
him through this day, he would join a holy order as thanks. He shouted the name of his god, but then received solid evidence
that his plea had not been heard.
Claude had reached the edge of the trees, but now found himself standing on the edge of a cliff that dropped sharply down.
Hundreds of feet below him, and as far as he could see, a landscape of dazzling beauty was spread out. A grand forest, clad
in the brilliant colors of autumn at its most splendid, reached toward distant snowcapped mountains. A river of brilliant
blue cut a swath through the scene. A crisp blue sky, stained by a bank of threatening, black clouds spread like a canopy
over it all. But in this beauty, all Claude could see was death.
And then death took a physical form behind him. He heard mocking voice of the young man who had descended upon
Claude's party and the Vistani who had offered to guide them from Zeidenburg to Curriculo, and slain everyone: "If you're
done with your afternoon constitutional, shall we finish with your lesson? The world must learn that the Vistani and their
friends are not welcome in Invidia."
The Domain of Invidia
This chapter provides information on Invidia, for Dungeon Masters who, instead of sending the heroes back to their original
world, would like to continue the campaign with additional adventures in Ravenloft. And, as the map of Invidia indicates,
the domain is much more than just the Musarde and Karina. The following is an expansion, and, in some cases, an update to
the material presented in the Denizens and Domains book from the RAVENLOFT Campaign Setting.
Invidia is a land of lush forests and fertile farmlands, cradled in the river valleys of the Musarde and Gundar Rivers. Three
deep, old-growth forests grace the land with immense red woods and oak trees, the Vulpwood in the north; Dreadwood,
between the Prestige Mountains and the Crmartan Ridge; and the Breadth Forest and Mantle Woods in the south. Human
inhabitants are not generally found in these forests, although the Breadth Forest is home to at least one elven vampire.
While Invidia is a place of great natural beauty, it is also a land where crimes of violence and passion are common. Jealousy
is perhaps the one emotion that most frequently touches the heart of Invidians, followed closely by envy. It may be that
Gabrielle Aderre's connection with the land, as dark lord, has mystically influenced the emotions of the people, or it may
just be a part of the national character, but the people of Invidia are often found to long for things they cannot have, and
when they take or otherwise obtain what was thought unattainable, they become objects of resentment by both those they
have wronged and their neighbors. Grudges fester, arguments grow hot, and sorrow inevitably follows. The folk view even
their own kin with a suspicious and fearful eye.
Also, whether Gabrielle or the Dukkar is the lord of the land, Invidia is one of the few domains where traveling with a
Vistanis escort is deadly. Both mother and son have their reasons for hating the Vistani.
Karina is the only city in the domain, but there are several other towns of interest.