Forbidden Ambitions

Forbidden Ambitions

Join the adventures of Noble Ven as they navigate parties and Peasant rebellions.

TYPE

Campaign

SYSTEM

Houses of the Blooded

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Beginner

AGE

18+
2 SEATS LEFT
$25.00

/ Session

Details

Bi-weekly / Saturday - 2:00 PM UTC

Mar 14 / Session 81

Session Duration / 2.75–3.25 hours

3 / 5 Seats Filled

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Schedule

Sat, Mar 14 | 2:00 PM – Session 81

Sat, Mar 28 | 2:00 PM – Session 82

Sat, Apr 11 | 2:00 PM – Session 83

Sat, Apr 25 | 2:00 PM – Session 84

Sat, May 09 | 2:00 PM – Session 85

Sat, May 23 | 2:00 PM – Session 86

Meet your party members

3/5

About the adventure

šŸ”„ Ambitions šŸ° Domain 🩸 Sorcery Ven the noble blood of the world. The legacy of the late sorcerer kings' power, ambition, and romance live on. Ven are always reaching for greater heights. Recently 3 Marquis and their Courts have been removed from the southern lands for treason. They have left a vacuum for the youth of the Ven to fill and grow. Welcome to House of the blooded, where you take the role of a noble attempting to play the game of politics and planning. Written by John Wick and written to be the anti-D&D game. Seize the narrative and come on a journey through the stories that surround the Noble Houses. Travel to the wealthy but rebellious Southern lands of the Ven empire. Will the rewards outweigh the risk, or will all be lost? Will this lead to glory or tragedy? The answer is yes, and I will see you at the table. This is a sister campaign to https://startplaying.games/adventure/62d4cf3ab231908f39e51626

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(167)

LGBTQ+
Neurodivergent
Game Designer

5 years on StartPlaying

1347 games hosted

Highly rated for: Teacher, Inclusive, Knows the Rules

About me

Hello, I am Matthew Pauze, and I have been a passionate Game Master since 1993. Throughout my years in the tabletop RPG and LARP communities, I have had the opportunity to run and participate in various systems. Currently, I reside in Canada with my family and partner. In 2019, with the rise of Covid-19, I shifted my focus to online platforms such as Discord and Roll20. I aim to introduce and highlight some of the lesser-known gems in the TTRPG community rather than just relying on popular systems like Dungeons and Dragons. In addition to my experience as a Game Master, I also have a strong passion for RPG design. I love exploring new and innovative ways to bring stories to life and create unique and memorable gaming experiences for my players. I am particularly interested in horror settings, as I find something extraordinary about creating an atmosphere of suspense and fear around the table. Another aspect of my work that I take great pride in is my ability to tailor my storytelling style to the needs and preferences of my player troupe. I understand that every group is unique and that I must adapt my approach to ensure everyone has a great time as a group. Whether adjusting the pace, adding more humor, or focusing on a particular story aspect, I always strive to create the ideal experience for my player's troupe. Please note that I do not generally offer my services for children's events. If I cannot accommodate a client, I will help get them in contact with someone who can. Note: Nazis, racists, sexists, transphobes, homophobes, and other bigots are explicitly prohibited from playing, reading, watching, or enjoying my games. In fact, I'd rather you avoided my games altogether. If you have to ask whether this statement is about you, it is.

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Character creation

Creating your character

Character creation will be handled in session 0. For those that miss session 0, we will arrange a moment to build it together outside the game time. Should character pass we can discuss if you want to build your own or set aside a moment to build a new sheet together.

The current party

Bi weekly Saturdays

What to expect

Preparing for the session

Having a working mic, internet, discord and roll20 are a must. Discord and roll20 offer free accounts. As well having access to the book isn't a must, but recommended.

What Matthew brings to the table

The game. I have a great deal of passion for the game, and adaptability to run this shifting narrative style game.

Equipment needed to play

Computer

Headphones

Microphone

Internet

Safety

How Matthew creates a safe table

This is a game of Nobility and Tragedy. This game will use the houses of the blooded system. But it should be noted custom systems, as well fragments of the unreleased 2nd edition will be used to flavour the story and troupe preferences.

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