Darkmoor

Darkmoor is a world in the Spiral. It is known for its dark atmosphere, deep woods of skeletal trees, fetid lagoons and dark fens, and pitch-black lakes and rivers. It is home to the famed Castle Darkmoor, the family estate and home of the powerful Lord Shane von Shane. It is also notably the homeworld of Dworgyn, the Death Assistant at Ravenwood School of Magical Arts, as well as Velma von Venkman, Shadow Scholar at the Arcanum, and Madame Vadima, Witchdoctor Trainer at the Witchdoctor's Sanctum on Skull Island.
Following the defeat of Morganthe in Khrysalis, Castle Darkmoor was taken hold by the vengeful Malistaire the Undying, who sought to settle his rivalry with the Wizard once and for all, invoking the Law of Kan Davasi and creating an impenetrable ward that prevented any outsiders from interfering. After exploring the castle and discovering its secrets, the Wizard fought Malistaire in a climactic duel inside the Grand Mausoleum, resulting in their victory and Malistaire's peaceful end, going to the Other Side with his wife Sylvia.
==Description==
Darkmoor has a dark, gloomy, and moonlit atmosphere that is supplemented by the howls of wolves and the reported music of the "children of the night." Its deep woods contain skeletal-looking trees, and there are dark fens, fetid lagoons, and lakes and rivers with pitch-black water.
==History==
===Early history===
At one point, Merle Ambrose traveled to Darkmoor, and came across Mortis when he was just a sapling. Ambrose took him from his home and brought him back to Wizard City, where he would become the Death Tree outside of the School of Death.
Dworgyn was born in the laboratory of Dr. Finkelstein to his Lab Assistant. He was groomed to follow his father into service, assisting him as part of the family's long-running tradition of assisting scientists. However, Dworgyn would be secretly reading Jamie Skinner comic books from his complete collection. Dr. Finkelstein would eventually find out and threw the comics into the Darkmere Abyss. This wouldn't help though, as Dworgyn went on to fail his exams. Finkelstein determined his son would be a valet and sent him to Wizard City to take advantage of an open position assisting Malistaire Drake.Ravenwood Roll Call: Dworgyn
Madame Vadima left Darkmoor and found her way on Skull Island, though what made her leave her homeland is unknown. Some say that she's hiding on Skull Island under the protection of Captain Horace Avery, but no one knows who or what she's hiding from.Rogue's Gallery: Madame Vadima
===Malistaire the Undying===
After his defeat on Xibalba, Malistaire the Undying took up Castle Darkmoor, usurping family castle owner Shane von Shane. He invoked the Law of Kan Davasi on the Wizard, an ancient custom that created an impenetrable blocking anyone else from interfering. (Wizard City) Renfield FlyGob, the herald of Darkmoor, was the Wizard's guide into the impenetrable depths of the castle, but he could not accompany them. In order to get to Malistaire, they would need to enter the halls of Castle Darkmoor and find the secret of the Observatory.
==Inhabitants==
Darkmoor's most prominent species include humans, Toads, and Vampires. The most significant known structure is Castle Darkmoor, which is owned by Lord Shane von Shane.
==Trivia==
*Darkmoor was originally intended to be one of the Worlds visited as part of the El Dorado arc in Pirate101. There has been concept art released as well as actual images of in-game assets showing that the World was in development prior to the arc being cut short with the release of Book XV in 2016.
**Carpathes Village, or simply Carpathes, was going to be a location visited in the game, and was the only known area modeled. Carpathes was mentioned by Tatyana, the Spirit of Darkmoor, in Wizard101.
**There was concept art for a Sargossa Skyway, which might have been the Skyway where Carpathes Village was located.
*The area of Dimwood Vale in Wizard101 suggests a possible cultural connection between Darkmoor and Avalon.
==Gallery==
File:Darkmoor poster.png|Poster for Darkmoor in Wizard101.
==Appearances==
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*Rogue's Gallery: Madame Vadima
*Ravenwood Roll Call: Dworgyn
*Rogue's Gallery: Bat Masterson
==Notes and references==
Category:Worlds
Category:Darkmoor