The greater the debt, the more powerful a spell the lender is likely to use to ensure compliance. Should a borrower attempt to renege on her debts, the bankers can use sympathetic magic - a technique originally stolen from the Vistani - to inflict grievous punishments from afar. It often is, but a few bankers can call upon dark forces to enforce their contracts - or know someone who can. Most folk believe this is merely a symbolic gesture or intimidation tactic. Many Borcan banking houses insist that a borrower fill a small vial with her own blood, which the banker keeps until the loan is repaid. This section contains Potential-canon info, revealed by the creators from never-published sources League of Nine Intelligence Gathering Military Footing Casus belli Present Future Missing Dread Possibility from Gaz IV The Church of Ezra has ruled the spiritual life of Borca since the church was founded by Yakov Dilisnya.Ĭontemporary Church and State Government Law Law-Enforcement Extra-Judicial Ruled by Ivana Boritsi and Ivan Dilisnya The Stapans Spiritual Rule Vasey - Vasey was attacked by the Glutton of G'Henna. Small CitiesĬhiara - Chiara was fallen upon by the Whistling Fiend. Note: Since this fan-made map predates 3rd Edition Ravenloft, there are some inconsistencies with the more recent maps. After their countries merged and they were forced to become co-rulers, however, they grew to loathe one another.

Born on the same night and sometimes called 'the Dark Twins,' the cousins had long corresponded and considered themselves close friends. During the Grand Conjunction in 740 BC, Borca absorbed neighboring Dorvinia, ruled by Ivana Boritsi's cousin Ivan Dilisnya. Likewise, Borca is a land of pastoral beauty that is rotten and foul beneath the surface.īorca was created for Camille Dilisnya, and passed to her daughter when Ivana assassinated Camille. The ruler, Ivana Boritsi, is eternally young and beautiful, but her touch is death. Loosely modeled after real-world Italy during the time of the Borgia family's rule, Borca is also the birthplace of the Church of Ezra. This section contains canon info from officially published sourcesīorca is a nation ruled by noble poisoners, filled with poverty-crushed peasants, and ruthless social climbers. 5 Missing Dread Possibility from Gaz IV.

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