Vampire: The Dark Ages
TYPE
SYSTEM
EXPERIENCE
AGE
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Custom / Friday – 10:00 PM UTC
2–4 Hour Duration
5 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
About the adventure
In the 13th century, vampires feast upon the downtrodden, superstition-gripped people of Europe. They have little fear for the inquisition or the kine, but they certainly should fear each other, for the blood-drenched politics of the immortal dead is at least as vicious as those of the living. During session 0 we'll collectively discuss precisely where and when we want to set the game, but players can be sure to have a game full of cunning plots, hidden threats, and shifting power. (LGBTQ+-friendly)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
3 years on StartPlaying
506 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
Average response time: 20 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
With 19 years of GMing experience, I run player character-driven games where PC decisions can determine the entire course of campaigns--with ripple effects that sometimes even I can't anticipate (which is when I get most excited.) I specialize in historical games, with deep research into the era and an eye for accuracy. I don't run games on rails. I create settings interwoven with PC backstories and populated by NPC's who each have their own nuanced motivations, perspectives, limited information, and schemes, which are all dynamically influenced by the actions of both the PC's and each other, which can make things delightfully unpredictable as EVERYONE is forced to improvise. I especially love intrigue, horror, and involved roleplaying, but also snappy dialogue, the nitty gritty of tactical maneuvering, and character creation.
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Creating your character
Character creation will occur during session 0, after the details of the setting have been decided, though concepts offered ahead of time are absolutely welcome.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Webcam and mic are required, as is a Discord account. Familiarity with 20th anniversary rules/reading the rulebook is encouraged, but not required. No software or dice needed.
What Shepherd brings to the table
I will bring a dedicated Discord server.
Platforms used
Safety
How Shepherd creates a safe table
As typical in a Vampire game, players can expect exsanguination, violence, mind control, betrayal, extremism, addiction, coercion, etc.
Content warnings
Safety tools used