SHADOWS OF DRACHENSTEIN - A Dark Ages Chronicle
Vampire: The Requiem 2nd Edition, Chronicles of Darkness | Campaign
About the adventure
1425 will not be a good year. From the crumbling ramparts and ancient towers of Castle Drachenstein, you and your coterie rule the Hinterlands, a patch of land in the south-east of Europe. No matter which nobleman's name is written in documents, the locals know who their true masters are. They know and they fear. Villagers huddle together at night, praying for salvation, while townsfolk whisper of their distant lords in hushed voices. This is your domain. But you are not safe. You are surrounded, my lords and ladies, and you know it. To the west, Venetian vampires, their coffers overflowing with gold. To the north, Styrian fiends and their bonds of blood. To the east, Hungarian elders with long-forgotten treaties. To the south, beyond deep forests and desolate mountains, Ottoman blood drinkers slowly creeping towards you. All of their hungry eyes are fixed on you, and sooner or later, they will strike. You must protect your domain by any means necessary. Fend off invaders, deal with interlopers, negotiate with honored guests, travel across the wolf-infested wilderness to meet with allies and rivals. Show them all who truly rules Drachenstein. Welcome to the Hinterlands. They're yours. Now keep them.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire.
Theater of the Mind
“Theater of the Mind” uses little to no visuals for scene settings and combat. Instead, the narrative imagery comes from the Game Master’s descriptions and character action and movement comes from Players’ descriptions.
Check out the trailer: https://youtu.be/L-dTVJWoTbw A short lore video: https://youtu.be/pOtu5rS2MCk Session 10 update: After dealing with several seemingly unconnected threats, the coterie discovers that a much bigger threat has been rising in the region... The Inquisition has come, armed with powers no mortal should possess.
5.0
(20)
1 year on StartPlaying
73 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, World Builder
Additional details
How to prepare
You'll need a stable internet connection, a free Discord account, and a decent microphone. Webcams are not required, but welcome. You don't need to be familiar with the system, or even own d10 dice. Requiem has a very flexible set of rules which are easy to learn. When you join the chronicle, you'll receive a link to our Discord channel and all necessary resources.
What I provide
Custom artwork for all important NPCs and locations, an atmospheric soundtrack, sound effects, and character voices, as well as two decades of experience of running games. I encourage roleplay, deep and meaningful interactions between characters, punctuated by moments of intense and brutal combat, all set within an immersive world. Additionally, we'll be using a world map so we can keep track of the state of your characters' domain.
Gameplay details
Lines and veils will be discussed during session 0. They are not set in stone. If a new line or veil pops up during gameplay, we'll include it in the list. Breaks and aftercare are always included. All of my sessions usually end with debriefing and casual conversation. As a big proponent of immersive roleplay, I enjoy setting scenes in which the players can dive into the emotions and thought processes of their characters, so sessions offer a good amount of that. Needless to say, willingness to play a blood drinking creature of the night is a must.
Content warnings
• Abuse
• Blood
• Body Horror
• Classism
• Death
• Fire
• Forced Blood Draining
• Mind Control
• Real World Religion
• Sexism
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Session 0
How will character creation work
We'll go through the character creation process before the first session. If you have experience with the system, feel free to start throwing dots at the sheet at any time, using the resources I've provided in Discord. If you're brand new to Vampire: The Requiem, I'm available to message on Discord at any time. The most important thing is for the group to mesh well, so we'll go over the details during session 0. We'll discuss character backgrounds, their mutual relationships, player and GM expectations, player safety etc. If you're joining after the chronicle has already started, the game chat in Discord is always a good place to have all your questions answered and to get a feel for the coterie.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• Owlbear Rodeo
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Tuesday - 7:00 PM UTC
May 13 / Session 14
3-3.5 Hour Duration
4 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+