VTM : London Rising |🏳️🌈| Beginner Friendly
It has been 12 years since London fell. Operation Antigen succeeded, ridding London of all Kindred. Or so the Second Inquisition believes.
About the adventure
It has been 12 years since London fell. Operation Antigen was a roaring success, and London has been Kindred free ever since. Or so the Second Inquisition believes. Where there is blood, there are Kindred, and London after the fall represents a unique opportunity. A London without Queen Anne, without Mithras, is a London ripe for the taking. Clandestine meetings in dark alleyways, hidden deals amongst the rich and powerful, whispers in the right ear at the right time… Slowly but surely the Kindred have seeped back into the streets of London, a cancer impossible to remove completely, even by the most powerful of human forces. Against the backdrop of a city under high surveillance, Kindred vie for control and influence, the Camarilla hoping to finally win back a once glittering jewel in their ancient crown, the Anarchs hoping to mimic the success of their American cousins, and the Sabbat … the Sabbat lurks beneath it all, ever present and waiting to strike. Our chronicle will be a character driven tale of personal horror, taking place in an everchanging political landscape with our coterie aligned (at least loosely) with the Camarilla, struggling to strengthen the Ivory Tower’s tentative grip on the ancient city of London. The Second Inquisition’s presence remains strong, but cracks are forming, and where there are cracks there are opportunities… - The story will be mostly emergent, formed through player agency. I will present story hooks, but the dominant path that the story takes will always focus on whatever the players choose for their characters to pursue.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
About me
Hello! I'm Alex and I've been DMing and playing TTRPGs for over a decade! I love fantasy and all that comes with it, most of all its roleplay splendor! Be it creating big narrative moments, intense fights, or simply humorous and fun moments. I'm knowledgeable on many systems, tools and deeply invested in different settings and lore. My goal as a DM is to create the most immersive games possible. I want my players to feel as though they embody their characters, seeing the world through their eyes. As such I focus on promoting as much roleplay in my games as I can whilst also providing maps, art, and all sorts of features that bring the world to life. I hope we have the chance to play together ~ thank you for reading!
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
World Builder
Storytelling
Alex is a phenomenal DM who uses storytelling, roleplay, and a deep knowledge of the rules to facilitate and create a game that is rewarding and immersive for all. They do character voices, use playlists and sounds for ambience, craft challenging and inventive combat encounters, and create narrative through lines for PCs and NPCs that are surprising and satisfying! They are able to be both funny and emotional! Cannot recommend Alex enough for those who are looking for a narrative, immersive experience, all while keeping to the rules and providing a challenge mechanically when needed!
Alex is an amazing DM. The description and mood that he is able to create during the sessions is absolutely astonishing. The way he integrates the backstory and background of characters into the narrative of the game is one of the best qualities that continues to surprise me. Moreover the way he actively works to create a friendly and inclusive environment demonstrates how much he cares about the players and story that is being created at the table.
Alex is a great GM who is capable of providing pretty much everything a player would want. They are amazing at integrating character specific things into the story while still keeping it fun and interesting for all other players, they also make sure to keep combats interesting, both mechanically and narratively since the narrative does not take a backseat in the combats. The world they created for our campaign is absolutely amazing with clear thought put into it. As a first time player, I should mention Alex was great at introducing me to the mechanics of the system and I highly recommend them to all players no matter their experience level.
Alex is amazing!! They're able to really make sessions dynamic and aligned to what the party wants: they plan amazing, cinematic plot moments; lay the groundwork for and give players space for incredible rp; and integrate challenging combat where needed to drive plot forward, rather than just shoehorning random combats in for the sake of it. The world-building in the custom setting we play in is phenomenal (!!!), yet still manages to seamlessly integrate character backstory and make sure everyone feels rooted in the world.
I met Alex in a Tavern, both curious and a little stressed at the idea of trying DnD. Little did I know that this would create the most fun and fullfilling experience that would go on to be in my life. Jumping in a new world, I was adroitly placed in it, my lack of game knowledge progressively overcome and my chaotic thoughts were channeled into a meaningful story. Can't recommend him enough for people wanting to try dnd or already love the game!
Character creation
Creating your character
Players are welcome to join with a concept already thought up, or start to build one during our free session 0. During Session 0 all of the players and ST will discuss ideas and concepts, creating potential links and relationships. If players wish to keep things secret then I am more than happy to move to a private channel to discuss! In respect to rules, character creation shall adhere to the core rule book and/or player's guide.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Please ensure that you have a microphone with good sound quality and a Discord profile. The game will take place on Foundry VTT, which I will provide access to. For character creation, I possess most of the Vampire the Masquerade sourcebooks, which can be made available if needed.
What Alexander John brings to the table
As a story teller, I wish to provide as immersive an experience as possible with an emphasis placed on character driven stories. You can expect your character's past, present, and future to take center stage with their touchstones, past history, and future dreams being interwoven into the story. I like to use voices, ambient music, images, and other tools to help create the best environment for roleplay for my players.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How Alexander John creates a safe table
I shall provide a link to an online consent form created for VtM. Any hard lines shall be made aware of to all participants at the table to keep everyone comfortable. Please be aware that although I will take into account any triggers, the World Of Darkness setting is intrinsically dark and players need to have a certain level of maturity and ability to deal with darker themes.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
Additional tables
1 available
Weekly / Monday – 12:00 PM UTC
Aug 4 / Session 0
4 / 5 Seats Filled