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<blockquote data-quote="Remathilis" data-source="post: 8270247" data-attributes="member: 7635"><p>Good news: Valachan explicitly states Von Kharkov WAS the old ruler, and that Chakuna kills him to replace him as lord. Chakuna was a rebellion leader who grew tired of being hunted by Von Kharkov so he hunted the hunter and in doing so his cruelty gave him the darklord status (he also has Von Kharkov's heart; literally).</p><p></p><p>Now what VGR doesn't do is spell out who exactly VK was. Gone is the explicit ties to Faerun, the panther-turned-man-turned-vampire, or the white flu. When Chakuna takes his heart, he becomes a were panther and gains control over the flora and fauna. Could this VK be the classic one? It doesn't say it couldn't. It doesn't say it has it be, This VK could simply be a puppet lord, a were panther, or just a footnote. Point is, Chakuna is in charge now.</p><p></p><p>If you are willing to accept that Valachan changed shape (no longer a long thin "coast" and terrain (temperate forest to proper jungle) you can establish that link to DoD Valachan. Or you can ignore it and never dwell on VK's reign. </p><p></p><p>Dementieu has a similar, subtle example. One of the adventure seeds is a man in an asylum with "impressive powers of persuasion" claims to be the real Duke. You want an explanation? Sadria committed Dominic to a mental ward where his powers are dimmed by "therapy" and she gained control of the domain and instituted the masquerade. The domain shrank to accommodate her narrower focus. Or not and he's a crazy man who is really good at lying. </p><p></p><p>I'm not joking when I say I believe every former darklord is referenced directly or indirectly. Do all of them have overt references? Can't tell. Reading a book via YouTube is tiring, but you're welcome to try. </p><p></p><p>All this is to say that it is a reboot, but it isn't ignoring the past as much as retooling it. The connective tissue is there for us old fans to find via Easter egg and shout-out, but if you are looking for a direct extension from year 750, you'll be disappointed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Remathilis, post: 8270247, member: 7635"] Good news: Valachan explicitly states Von Kharkov WAS the old ruler, and that Chakuna kills him to replace him as lord. Chakuna was a rebellion leader who grew tired of being hunted by Von Kharkov so he hunted the hunter and in doing so his cruelty gave him the darklord status (he also has Von Kharkov's heart; literally). Now what VGR doesn't do is spell out who exactly VK was. Gone is the explicit ties to Faerun, the panther-turned-man-turned-vampire, or the white flu. When Chakuna takes his heart, he becomes a were panther and gains control over the flora and fauna. Could this VK be the classic one? It doesn't say it couldn't. It doesn't say it has it be, This VK could simply be a puppet lord, a were panther, or just a footnote. Point is, Chakuna is in charge now. If you are willing to accept that Valachan changed shape (no longer a long thin "coast" and terrain (temperate forest to proper jungle) you can establish that link to DoD Valachan. Or you can ignore it and never dwell on VK's reign. Dementieu has a similar, subtle example. One of the adventure seeds is a man in an asylum with "impressive powers of persuasion" claims to be the real Duke. You want an explanation? Sadria committed Dominic to a mental ward where his powers are dimmed by "therapy" and she gained control of the domain and instituted the masquerade. The domain shrank to accommodate her narrower focus. Or not and he's a crazy man who is really good at lying. I'm not joking when I say I believe every former darklord is referenced directly or indirectly. Do all of them have overt references? Can't tell. Reading a book via YouTube is tiring, but you're welcome to try. All this is to say that it is a reboot, but it isn't ignoring the past as much as retooling it. The connective tissue is there for us old fans to find via Easter egg and shout-out, but if you are looking for a direct extension from year 750, you'll be disappointed. [/QUOTE]
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