🩸Veins of Ash🫀 (Tuesday)
In Ebonridge, the undead rule, the forest remembers, and something ancient beneath the city is starting to wake—and it knows your name.
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EXPERIENCE
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$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Tuesday - 4:00 PM UTC
Nov 18 / Session 7
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
4 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
"The heartbeat is beneath the city. Can’t you feel it yet?” Something is wrong in Ebonridge, North Carolina. It’s 2004. There are no smartphones. The King of the city sits silent in his observatory. A body’s been found with no heart—and no blood. Glyphs appear in ash, visible only in dreams. The Circle whispers of forest spirits. The Sanctum blames the witches. The Ordo Dracul is already digging. You are Kindred. The Damned. And something deep beneath the city is waking up.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(18)
3 years on StartPlaying
309 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
✦ GM Cora Kelley ✦ “Stories spun from shadow and fate.” Welcome, traveler. I’m GM Cora Kelley, a storyteller who thrives in the spaces between light and darkness — where choice, mystery, and emotion intertwine. I’ve been running professional games for about three years, specializing in dark cinematic campaigns that emphasize roleplay, atmosphere, and connection over simple dice rolls. I currently run Dungeons & Dragons and Vampire: The Requiem, with a deep love for gothic horror, noir themes, and emotional storytelling. Whether it’s surviving the frozen dread of Icewind Dale, uncovering corruption in Ebonridge, or walking the misty streets of Curse of Strahd, I strive to create worlds that feel alive — and stories that stay with you long after the session ends. At my table, everyone is welcome — from first-time adventurers to seasoned players. The only requirements are respect, curiosity, and a willingness to engage with the story and your fellow players. My focus is always on genuine roleplay and collaborative storytelling, using combat only when it enhances the narrative. Players often describe my games as creative, inclusive, and immersive, with a strong sense of atmosphere and personal connection. My background in psychology and peer-to-peer mentoring helps me tailor experiences that make players feel seen, supported, and part of something meaningful. If you’re looking for a Game Master who values emotion as much as excitement — who will help you build a story worth remembering — then step behind the veil, and let’s begin your chronicle.
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Creating your character
🧛 Character Creation Summary — Vampire: The Requiem 2e 1. Concept – Who were you before the Embrace? What drives you now as one of the Damned? (Ex: a corrupt detective, a runaway artist, a grieving doctor) 2. Clan – Choose your vampire lineage: Daeva – Seductive, emotional, irresistible Gangrel – Feral, primal, solitary Mekhet – Shadowy, secretive, watchful Nosferatu – Monstrous, disturbing, cursed Ventrue – Regal, commanding, prideful 3. Covenant (Optional) – Pick a political/religious faction, or remain unaligned: Invictus, Carthians, Circle of the Crone, Lancea et Sanctum, Ordo Dracul 4. Attributes – Distribute points among your character’s basic traits: Mental (Intelligence, Wits, Resolve) Physical (Strength, Dexterity, Stamina) Social (Presence, Manipulation, Composure) 5. Skills – Choose your areas of expertise (e.g., Persuasion, Stealth, Firearms) 6. Disciplines – Select vampire powers based on your Clan or story (Ex: Obfuscate to vanish, Vigor for strength, Majesty to compel) 7. Merits – Traits like Allies, Resources, Haven, or Status 8. Touchstones & Humanity – Pick mortal connections that anchor you to your fading humanity—and define how close you are to the Beast 9. Blood Potency – Starts at 1, grows over time (your strength and hunger as a vampire) 10. The Mask & The Dirge – Your public identity and your inner, monstrous truth (Ex: Mask: “The Caring Doctor”; Dirge: “The Cold Predator”)
What to expect
Preparing for the session
We will be doing a lot of theater of the mind, as we will be changing scenes and places regularly. Any battlemaps will be be hosted on Roll20.
What GM Cora Kelley brings to the table
I will bring the story and personalization to life. I will provide the character sheets that we will use as well as a detailed explanation of the rules and character creation. Other than navigating through the choice you make, this is your story to star in.
Homebrew rules
The homebrew rules listed in my server are NOT applicable to VtR, only DnD
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Physical Dice
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How GM Cora Kelley creates a safe table
We use Lines and Veil, Session 0, Breaks, and if necessary, aftercare for bleed. ***DISCLAIMER*** Not all content warnings are expected. It is more of an umbrella. If there are any lines or veils players need, accommodations can be made, within reason.
Content warnings
Safety tools used