London by Night | Midnight Overdrive

About the adventure

"I know what you did." Those words echo in your mind as you cross the rain-soaked grounds of Bentley Priory. The letter arrived without warning, the envelope inconspicuous and plain, with just a slight whiff of sandalwood. "I know what you did" written in neat cursive, followed by an address and time. No explanation. No signature. The sky churns with low-hanging clouds, the drizzle tapping steadily against the leaves and your shoulders, muffling the night. Ahead, the old mansion rises, its hulking frame almost swallowed by the gloom. Only one window cuts through the darkness—a dim, flickering light burning feebly, as though it too is struggling to stay alive. Your footsteps squelch in the mud as you approach, but it's not the cold or the wet that makes your skin prickle—it's the feeling of being watched. Her eyes are dark, sharp, and unblinking, locked onto you as though she’s been waiting for this moment. Her lips curl into a slow, deliberate smile; a smile that carries more weight than any words, as if she already knows how this night will end. With a snap of her wrist, she beckons you forward. --- Welcome to Vampire the Masquerade: London by Night! Set in 2024, years after the events of Fall of London, Hafsa has resurfaced, equipped with ample blackmail material concerning your character. As she lays out her ambitious plans to claim praxis of London, she demands you play your part and gather support of the Landlords on her behalf. Will you rise to the challenge and fulfil your role, or will you falter and become a mere footnote in history? Chronicle Stipulations: - We will play the first chapter of the story, which may last anywhere between 5-15 sessions, after which we will take a short break to review. If everyone is happy, we shall continue playing the next chapter. - This chronicle will focus on street-level and personal horror with a sprinkle of political intrigue. - The characters know each other prior to the beginning of the Chronicle and a relationship map will be a part of character creation. - Character backgrounds will feature heavily in the stories, and the chronicle will be character-driven. - All players start with a two-dot Dark Secret. - The Coterie starts with a three-dot Mawla (Hafsa) and Secret-Master Flaw. Beginners are very welcome and encouraged to apply. Let's jump into the World of Darkness together!