Rome Beyond Rest | V is for Vatican
Dr. Maverick Prater is new in the Roman Elysium. He's handsome, charming, and quickly making friends. But something is off, something is hungry...
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Monday - 3:00 AM UTC
Dec 15 / Session 6
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
3 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Rome is absolutely beautiful this time of year! With cool nights and tepid days, spring is such a lovely time to visit. Take a tour of the Colosseum, a ride through the country side, and witness the sunset over the vineyards. You can even visit the Vatican, seated in the heart of Rome, a pillar of holy belief and true faith, and a center of Second Inquisition knowledge. Akin to their Library of Alexandria, the Vatican contains centuries worth of monster hunter knowledge, becoming a beacon for the faithful and fearful alike. A structure, encapsulating everything the SI knows about you, a Kindred, sits beneath the eye of the almighty. If you are faithful. But you may have lost your faith when you became... this. The one who made you, or perhaps one who has taken you under their wing, called you a Kindred. But you know what you are. Vampire. Trapped, or perhaps protected, under the dark of night, and part of some elaborate game of politics. Due to the hefty presence of the dreaded hunter Inquisition, and the bloom of true faith, Kindred presence is sparse. Rome is dangerous for you. But you've been put with these other young Kindred, who have been this way for only a few years. A coterie, you think, a little troop of vampires. And your baron, your boss... a doctor. He's polite, and incredibly smart. The leading doctor in the world in Kindred care. A solid head on his shoulders, with expertise in the mortal and immortal form. He is strict, but not without reason. He knows the importance of staying hidden, knows that the wrong move could get more than one set of fangs pulled. Welcome to Rome. Cave gradum tuum, Kindred. The pawns are in motion.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(5)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
45 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, Creativity
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello and welcome! I’m Pierce and I’d like to be your GM! I hope your travels so far have been kind to you, and I hope you’re ready for another! Or, if this is your first adventure, I’m honored to be your guide as you take your first steps! A bit about me: - I’ve been a professional dungeon master for 1 year, teaching kids aged 8-15 the ins and outs and joys of D&D. - I’ve been a hobbyist GM for 6 years, running home games for friends and family across several systems. - I’m an artist (and former tattoo artist), and can/will provide hand drawn character portraits for you and your table! - My favorite TTRPG system is the World of Darkness Storyteller System, with Dungeons and Dragons as a close second. - I am an avid video gamer as well, and play a multitude of games on PC, and have a big soft spot in my heart for Rock Band. Things to expect at my table: - Focus on role playing, where combat is used for the story rather than to fill space, and exploration is up to you. - Stories catered to you and your character rather than rigid adherence to existing narratives. - Active interest in your character arc and goals, tell me where you wanna go and how! - A dedicated discord server for each game with active participation from me - An open-door policy for kind and friendly conversation, even about the hard stuff - Curated Spotify/Youtube playlists to encapsulate the vibes of your game - Mutual respect for every single person, regardless of any variables - Time taken for each and every person at the table to get their handle on the rules and gameplay, with any assistance needed freely given. If all of this sounds like something you’d like to be part of, I’d like to formally invite you to join me at the table! I’m excited to meet you and craft your next favorite adventure.
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Creating your character
Characters will be created together at session 0, or via direct message with me, your Storyteller. Your kindred will be a young fledgling (0-5 year old as a vampire). Decide who your character was in life, with a job, human problems, and a reason to be in Rome when they were changed. We will work together to decide why you were changed and how. Pick someone interesting who you'd like to experience their story. You can make a CS very easily via https://www.schrecknet.live/ which will allow you to make a character through a guided process if you would like. I will be going over everything about character creation in our session 0.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You'll need: - Access to the internet - Access to a VTM5e character sheet - d10s (at least 5), preferably in two colors - Access to Discord - Working Mic - Camera (optional) - Notetaking materials (optional)
What Pierce brings to the table
Here is a link to the VTM Corebook: https://anyflip.com/uxmrl/tnef/basic Link to Discord server sent in player email at time of reservation. I will be using personally curated playlists for immersive moments, tense conversations, and overall vibes. Roleplay is king, and great performances will be given in-game bonuses.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How Pierce creates a safe table
A link will be provided in the discord with a Google Forms Lines and Veils doc, which will be anonymous, and the results will be shared with the group to ensure cooperation as mutual respect. These topics will be removed from the gameplay unless it is crucial to our story. Certain topics cannot be avoided, and those will be discussed at our session 0. X, N, & O cards are digital and private.
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Safety tools used