Vampire: the Masquerade - Reins of Power (Oneshot)

New Haven, CT. 1986 It's been nearly 10 years since the fall of the usurper Prince and the rise of the Toreador to the throne. The immortals of New Haven settle into their new Praxis, as the board is shuffled and new faces rise to redefine immortal politics. In the barrens, the Anarchs' unrest starts to organize into something more recognizable, as their first Baron rises to occasion and rallies their cries into a recognizable movement. Worst of all, it seems to attract the attention of the opportunistic Sabbat, who see the shifts in city politics as their chance to shake the Domain a little more. And yet... something feels amiss, and not all is what it seems. This is a new era for the Kindred of New Haven. The last two decades of the 20th century, a new Praxis, a board refreshed full of opportunity. Their city stands right in the middle of greater powers and conflicts, between the Sabbat-ridden New York and the internal conflicts of broader New England, this is NH's chance to set itself apart and stand as a Domain to be reckoned. While strife and conspiracy take the domain by storm, only those smart enough to peek behind the curtains will rise to the top, while the rest bleed dry on the unforgiving streets. The dice are cast. Now it's your turn to make a move. [VERY 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 || BEGINNER FRIENDLY || NO AI] Welcome to another chapter of New Haven by Night! The 80's shake the city from the ground up. A lot has changed since the new Prince rose to the throne. The Clans redefined, outsiders make their claims, and exterior threats close in to take their own piece of the pie. This is a game of political intrigue and conspiracy. With the praxis still fresh, the domain is changing constantly, with both Elder and Neonate setting their own board of games and political plays to prepare themselves for the end of the millennium and be one step ahead of their rivals in the eternal Jyhad of the immortals. While at first glance a conflict of factions, some Kindred are beginning to realize not everything is adding up between the Sabbat incursion and the Anarchs rallying. And the Camarilla's enemies will be sorry to find the young Prince is not as naive as they hoped. A 20th Anniversary game stylistically aligned with Revised, this is a game for those who thrive on mysteries and the horror side of vampiric politics. Between survival and ascension, humanity and ambition, what lines will you cross to bring order to this domain, and set yourself apart in the courts of ivory? Will you fight to save what's left of your humanity, or will you reach the depths of depravity to stand victorious among the damned? This is a story for ambitious Kindred, characters willing to explore the darkest corners, and unveil the mysteries of this city to define it's future and their own standing. This is your story now, Kindred. Welcome to the rest of your death. To learn more and join the game, check it out on StartPlaying!

Baltimore, MD. 2026... You haven't been Kindred for long, a decade at most. The Camarilla is a monstruous monolith, but also fairly simple to understand: don't give anyone a reason, and you might just make it one more night. From what you've learned, the modern nights are a different kind of beast. The Masquerade is as frail as it's ever been, and while your Domain is usually uneventful and has managed to keep out of the Inquisition's sight, any misstep could send everything spiraling. Which is why, two nights ago, the entire Domain was shook to its core. A nurse attacked at the hospital's parking lot, left drained on the concrete. The worst part? She survived, and someone filmed the attack. The clip has now ended up on the local news, the worst breach of the Masquerade the city has seen in years, and the Prince is out for blood. Tonight begins with her eminence herself announcing to the entire Domain that she has identified the perpetrator, and has called upon a Blood Hunt. Before dawn approaches, any Kindred in town is invited to hunt down the criminal and bring them to justice by any means necessary — an many are already licking their fangs at the possibility of a sanctioned diablerie. The problem? The culprit is your friend, a neonate Caitiff with good relations to the Coterie. And shortly after the Hunt is called, she contacts you and swears by her innocence. She has possibly been framed, and the clock is already ticking on her unlife. Will you uphold your own convictions and help a friend in need, uncovering the truth behind the incident before it's too late, and bringing the real culprit to light, or will you betray your humanity and take this chance at status and power, and join the rest of the city on Hunt? You have until sunrise, make your choice and act quick, and change the course of this Blood Hunt. To learn more and join the game, check it out on StartPlaying!

System: Old-School Essentials Time Slots Available: Saturdays at 5pm GMT -3 Session Duration: average of 4 hours Session Cost: $10, session 0 will be free. Tools: Discord for voice and text, Owlbear Rodeo VTT. Seats Available: 3/5 (1 player needed to start) Game Style The game is mostly centred around the titular mega-dungeon, the ancient city of Arden Vul, and thus players will spend most of their time within it, interacting with the many factions, secrets and forgotten knowledge of this once great place. Players are expected to aproach combat as an obstacle rather than a solution. Due to the simplicity of the Old-School Essentials system, this game is fitting for begginers and veterans alike. About the adventure Who has not heard rumors of the lost city of Arden Vul. It has been two weeks since the disappearance of Lilian, Canon of the temple of Mitra in Newmarket. It has been discovered by a group of adventurers that this event was in fact a kidnapping orchestrated by the Beastmen, awful monstruous beings that make their home in the ancient city of Arden Vul, who have sold her to the Cult of Set, a fate likely to be worse than death. With a sizable reward for her safe return, you find yourselves making your way towards the ancient city, following the trails of those that came before, forgotten knowledge and ancient treasures revealing themselves on the way. Yet alongside the tales of lost treasures are other, more unsettling whispers. How could a lost city remain unplundered for more than a millennium? Surely only the existence of the cruelest of foes and unimaginable evil within the mountain can explain Arden Vul’s unspoiled status. LGBTQ+ inclusive. Those interested need only join through the link below: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmnp99n1r00rsjj04unafk6fr