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Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Heritage

Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Heritage

Discover your true nature as a young Garou. Try to save a dying world as you battle spirits, monsters, and humans who hunt you down.

TYPE

Campaign

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
About the adventure

Something has always felt missing in your life. You never could exactly put your finger on it; maybe you were studying the wrong thing, maybe you were not paying enough attention, but you knew in your heart of hearts that there was something more. Strange dreams at night haunt you, and you can swear that sometimes you hear voices while awake; beckoning you closer to the forest. You watch the world's state with a heavy heart, as glaciers melt, global warming increases, the air is polluted with toxin - you feel sorrow, you feel urgency. You feel rage. You wake up from your sleep, sweating profusely. You open your window to let some fresh air in, and you see the orange glow in the distance: Fire. As your rage grows, you understand: something has been missing - but soon, you will be whole. Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Heritage is meant to be an introductory story for both the World of Darkness at large, and to the werewolf mythos in general. A storytelling game of environmental and spiritual horror, the story takes place in the year 2021, in Marmaris, Türkiye. You will be taking on the roles of Garou that have not experienced their first change before; until a forest fire awakens the Rage within. The key elements of the story are mystery, horror (both personal and environmental), corruption, discovering one’s identity, and of course, rage against those that slowly kill this world. Whether you are a first time Werewolf player or an experienced fighter of Gaia, this table welcomes all of you!

1 NEEDED TO START
$35.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Monday – 10:30 PM UTC

Campaign Length / 30–70 Sessions

2–4 Hour Duration

2 / 6 Seats Filled

GAME MASTER

Onur Temel

he/him

5.0

(49)

This game will begin once 3 players have joined

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(49)

Neurodivergent
Multi-lingual

3 years on StartPlaying

584 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Sets the Mood

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hello! Nice meeting you! I am a writer, translator, a storyteller and a budding content creator. I have been into tabletop games for three years and have been running games professionally for about the same time. I'm pretty experienced when it comes to World of Darkness games, especially Vampire: The Masquerade, Hunter: The Reckoning and Werewolf: The Apocalypse, having run multiple games in these splats. In terms of D&D, it has been always a passion that I followed through one-shots and friend games, but I decided it was finally time to delve into the community and start running longer games. I'm well-versed in the system, and I dabbled in different settings within the multiverse. As a GM I'm generally a rule of cool guy who does his best to stick by the book for the most part, but I'll never stifle your fun - especially if you are about to do something absolutely rad. I'm your characters' #1 fan when you are at the table. If you have any questions before signing up to any one of my games, I'm always active on the website and would be more than happy to answer them! I hope you can find a game that you can enjoy on my profile. Looking forward to meeting you!

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Reviews (49)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Creativity

Sets the Mood

Lisa avatar

Lisa

Played 239 sessions

Onur's game was my first experience with actually playing VtM 5th Edition and I have to say, he's pretty damn good at Story Telling. He knows how to keep the mood tense (which is like 95% of the time) and he uses music to great effect to terrify us as players. He always tries to give each player a moment in the spotlight and doesn't favour one person for another. He knows the rules incredibly well so there's little stopping mid-session to look up a rule but he's also willing to let thing's slide on occasion if it makes for a cool moment. He was also incredibly helpful during the Session 0 I had with him since he gets invested in your characters with you. I would highly recommend joining one of his games.

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Lynn

Played 203 sessions

Onur sets the mood in a way that makes you feel immersed into and connected to the setting. He has great pacing and manages each scene in a way that really builds anticipation and excitement. In addition, he has interpreted my character's backstory in a way that makes each interaction with the Beast and other characters feel vivid and unique right from the start. He has amazing takes on what innately drives a vampire. In summary, Onur is a great fit for a player looking to have an immersive and tailored experience that allows them to explore both their character and the setting.

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Everfree

Played 155 sessions

Onur is the first Storyteller i've ever had in the world of darkness. And the best one i've ever have the privilege of playing with. Even in all of my experience with other Storytellers, I always come back to his chronicles hungry for more. His worldbuilding and character writting skills are excellent and never fails to impress me each session. And he absolutely nails the immersion and tension in all of his games no matter if it is a WOD Chronicle that he is running or a D&D campaign, He creates a safe envoirment for everyone and never fails to make you laugh inbetween roleplay. With all my heart i definitely recommend him for both beginners and experienced players alike.

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Ebony Puttock

Played 107 sessions

Onur has a specific style of Storytelling that is both a combination of cleverly crafted world-building and integrated character stories. He is understands the rules, but also allows for the ‘rule of cool’ and the rule of ‘you can absolutely do something ridiculous but there will be consequences later’. Onurs’ acting is also incredible and ensures distinct NPCS that you won’t forget anytime soon. The best Storytellers are compassionate, intelligent and have a passion for the game that is unrivaled: and Onur does that and more.

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The Userpa

Played 72 sessions

Onur is easily one of the best Dm's I've played with, great story teller with compelling stories to really get immersed in.

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Sabby

Played 62 sessions

Onur is the perfect mix of ‘sticking to the book’ and ‘I’ll let this bs go through’. Even when we go completely off the rails, he’s able to seamlessly make it seem like it was apart of his plan all along! He’s eager to include fitting background music and additional sound effects, and it’s always a joy to hear (and sometimes see 😎) him play npcs that help flesh them out as apart of the world. And as a newer player, I feel so lucky to have Onur as my first VtM GM and feel sorry for anyone who has to follow up after him.

Character creation
Creating your character

We will go over the process of character creation together during Session 0 so we can craft unique characters that each feel special with the abilities they posses.

The current party

- This game is meant to be an introductory, beginner friendly game; all levels of experience are welcome. Please come up with a character concept beforehand and include it in the notes section of your application so I can see what kind of a character are you hoping to play in this setting. -The time of the game is negotiable; I am always open to accommodating for everyone. - Content Warning table are not dead-set; anything can be changed or removed; all topics that might potentially make you uncomfortable can be brought up during Session 0 or throughout the Chronicle. - You can create your character sheets beforehand and send it to me or wait for Session 0 for help; I'm always open for further questions about the setting and what can you incorporate into your backstories, which will be integrated into the Chronicle.

What to expect
Preparing for the session

🎤 A decent microphone is a must. 📷 Cameras are optional, but highly encouraged, as I believe seeing each other enhances our roleplay. 🔊A Discord account (free to register). 🎲 Roll20 account (for the table. Also free to register). 📄 Detailed but brief backstory (1 to 3 pages should suffice). 🎓 Beginners are welcome; I will explain the rules and the system as we play.

What Onur Temel brings to the table

🏙 Handouts, illustrations, and detailed descriptions of your surroundings. 🎭 A player and character oriented approach. 🏞 Small, yet packed world full of possibilities for you to explore. 🎵 Fitting ambience and music. 🎧 A discord server for socializing and making friends. 🫂 A welcoming environment where you can explore dark story elements safely and can always have your voice heard. 🏳️‍🌈♀️LGBTQI+, BIPOC and women friendly table. 🌕 A horror experience where you will have to decide how to save the world; by cooperation, or destructive rage?

Equipment needed to play

Computer

Headphones

Internet

Microphone

Webcam

Platforms used
Safety
How Onur Temel creates a safe table

I tend to go mostly by the rules stated in rulebooks but I may occasionaly bend them or tweak them to help players feel a bit more versatile with the powers/skills they possess or increase the difficulty of encounters to challenge them. We will hold a Session 0 to go over all the content warnings, as well as all of the possible Lines and Veils you could have in order to create a safe, welcoming table. I will send a consent form where you can write down any potential topics that I might have accidentally missed or thought about afterwards. We will also use Session 0 to establish the boundaries between the players, as well as the relationship of their characters. Before the start and after the end of every session we'll spend about 15 minutes at least to chat, talk about any potential issues, to go over what happened in the story to identify Bleed and to help you cope with it and leave it behind at the table! As far as X, N & O cards, you can simply message me during play with either of these letters in bold font and in caps, and I will appropriately handle the situation.

Content warnings
Abuse
Alcoholism
Alcohol Use
Animal Death
Blood
Body Horror
Car Accident
Character Death
Child Abandonment
Classism
Controlling Parents
Death
Deep or Large Bodies of Water
Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)
Eating Disorders
Drowning
Doxxing
Execution
Extreme Violence
Fire
Gore
Guns
Hostages
Illness
Insects
Kidnapping
Language/Cursing
Medical Issues
Memory Erasing
Miscarriages/Abortion
Murder
Mutilation
Nightmares about Traumatic Events
Mind Control
Panic Attacks
Paralyzation
Police Brutality
PTSD
Real World Religion
Scars
Seizures
Self-Harm
Snakes
Spiders
Suffocation
Suicide
Terrorism
Torture
Trauma
Violence
Safety tools used

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