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Ravenloftian

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Similar to the Gothic horror setting Ravenloft.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The Book of Secrets by David Colon I hope the Ravenloftian DM will be able to use the new Darklings to terrify those players who read every Monstrous Compendium and know what every monster does.

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History

Etymology

From Ravenloft (a fictional fantasy setting) + -ian.