Nocturne Orleans | VTM x D&D | NSFW | Beginner Friendly
Bourbon Street hides dark truths. As neon turns to shadows, feed your Hunger, survive rival clans, and rule the haunted nights of New Orleans.
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2 players following this game
Weekly / Saturday - 4:00 PM UTC
Sep 5 / Session 3
Session Duration / 2 hours
3 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Above ground, New Orleans is a dripping, intoxicating labyrinth of iron-wrought balconies, brass-heavy jazz, and relentless, alcohol-soaked revelry. It is a city built on top of graves, where millions of tourists flock to drown their sins, completely oblivious to the rot beneath the surface. But beneath the gas-lit streets lies a subterranean nightmare: crumbling 18th-century catacombs, flooded plantation vaults, abandoned streetcar tunnels, and the dark, tangled roots of the cypress swamps where the waters run thick and black. In the Crescent City, the French Quarter and opulent Garden District belong to the old-money Camarilla elders who watch from air-conditioned mansions. The sunken, sunless depths belong to you. A corrupted batch of Vitae known on the streets as "Black Water"—a dark, slick concoction brewed from swamp-bound blood and forbidden alchemy—is quietly poisoning New Orleans’ underground club scene. To mortals, it’s an addictive cocktail that strips away all fear, making them walk straight into the arms of predators. But to Kindred, feeding on a victim tainted by Black Water is a death sentence. It starves your Disciplines, fills your mind with screaming visions of the deep bayou, and snaps your restraint, dragging the Beast to the surface in an uncontrollable Frenzy. Worse still, a series of torn, drained bodies has begun washing up on the muddy banks of the Mississippi—staged like grotesque ritual offerings right under the eyes of mortal police, threatening a city-wide Masquerade breach. As low-status neonates operating out of a cramped, mold-struck haven beneath an abandoned warehouse in the Bywater, your coterie has been framed for brewing and dealing the poison. The Prince has issued a silent decree: track down the true alchemist, eradicate the Black Water trade, and bring their head to the Elysium—or face the Blood Hunt before the river rises.
Game style
Combat Lite
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Meet the Game Master
4.9
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1 year on StartPlaying
46 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Beginner Friendly
Average response time: 14 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
👋 Hey everyone! I'm Hooli. I've been running Dungeons and Dragons and other TTRPG games for 6 years, focusing on creating immersive, character-driven stories where players have the freedom to really impact the world. 💻 Behind the screen, I love using digital tools to elevate our sessions. My games feature detailed maps, atmospheric music, VTT integrations, and full content sharing on D&D Beyond to make character creation and gameplay as smooth as possible. 🎭 My personal GM philosophy heavily favors the Rule of Cool over strict rules-lawyering. If you want to try something creative, wild, or epic, I'm almost always going to say "yes, let's roll for it." Whether we are running official modules or diving into a completely custom homebrew world, my priority is tailoring the campaign to what you want out of the game. 🌈 Most importantly, my table is an LGBTQIA+ friendly, safe, and inclusive space for all players. I want everyone to feel comfortable, have a blast, and leave the session with unforgettable stories.
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Creating your character
Character Creation Guidelines All players will start as newly embraced or low-status vampires carving out their survival in New Orleans. All characters will use the Kindred class from Vampire: The Masquerade – Bound by Blood, starting at Level 3 so your clan subclass is chosen right away. We will be managing character sheets using D&D Beyond with content sharing enabled. 1. Starting Level, Class, & Clan * Level: Characters start at Level 3. * Class: Everyone must select the Kindred class. * Clan (Subclass): At level 3, choose your clan from the options in Bound by Blood: Brujah, Gangrel, Lasombra, Nosferatu, Toreador, or Ventrue. Your clan dictates your Disciplines and your Clan Bane. 2. Species / Lineage You were mortal before the Embrace, but your heritage before death carries over into your unlife. You may select one of the following options: * Standard Human * Dhampir (Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft) * Hexblood (Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft) * Lupin (Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft) * Reborn (Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft) 3. Ability Scores Rolled by DM: I will be rolling stat blocks for each player. Once you receive your array, you can assign the numbers to whichever stats best fit your character concept. 4. Backgrounds & Alignment Backgrounds: You are free to pick any background that fits your character's life before or during their time in New Orleans. Chef, archaeologist, criminal, investigator, or anything else that makes sense in the world is fair game. Alignment: Any alignment is open, but keep in mind that your primary struggle will be balancing your humanity against your internal Hunger and the Beast. 5. Equipment Standard D&D starting equipment and weapons apply as normal based on your class and background choices without needing modern weapon conversions.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Discord Account: Ensure you have a working Discord account with a clear, working microphone. Join the Discord Server: Upon joining the campaign on StartPlaying, you will receive an automatic invite link to our private Discord server. Joining the server is required before we start! D&D Beyond & AboveVTT Setup: Ensure you have a free D&D Beyond account. You will also need to install the free "AboveVTT" extension on Google Chrome (desktop/laptop required). This turns your D&D Beyond sheet directly into our interactive game map without needing an extra login. Bring a Character Concept: Give a quick thought to what kind of low-status vampire or clan you’d like to play in the Crescent City's underbelly. Don't worry about stats or final numbers—we will roll stats and build your Level 3 sheet together in D&D Beyond during Session 0!
What Hooli brings to the table
1. Immersive & Atmospheric Storytelling New Orleans is a city steeped in decay, music, and blood. You can expect rich, sensory descriptions that bring the Crescent City’s dark underbelly to life—from the thick humidity and buzzing streetlamps of the French Quarter to the forgotten catacombs beneath the bayou. I utilize curated ambient playlists, background audio, and NPC portraits to completely immerse you in the gothic horror vibe. 2. A Reactive, Sandbox World The Crescent City is a high-stakes political battlefield. Your choices, mistakes, and alliances carry genuine weight. If your coterie causes a scene on Bourbon Street, the Prince and rival clans will react. The world moves with or without you, and your actions will directly determine who controls the city's districts. 3. Balanced Playstyle: Deep Roleplay & Tactical Combat * Distinct NPCs & Social Maneuvering: I bring NPCs to life through distinct personalities, clear motivations, and strong narrative descriptions to make every social encounter high-stakes and engaging. * Tactical, Fast-Paced Combat: Combat in this game is deadly and intentional. Using AboveVTT, we’ll run dynamic tactical encounters on high-quality maps where position, Disciplines, and managing your Hunger matter. * Fair Rules & The Rule of Cool: I respect the rules and mechanics of Bound by Blood to keep the game balanced and threatening, but creative player ideas that enhance the dramatic story will always be rewarded. 4. Premium Table Setup & Integration * Interactive VTT: High-resolution battle maps and town overlays integrated directly into your D&D Beyond sheet via AboveVTT. * Full Library Access: Full content sharing on D&D Beyond, giving you seamless digital access to the Vampire: The Masquerade – Bound by Blood expansion and sourcebooks. * Organized Discord Community: Dedicated channels for lore, party planning, session recaps, and out-of-character banter to keep our game organized and active.
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Safety
How Hooli creates a safe table
During our session zero, we will go over characters, house rules, table expectations, team building exercises, scheduling, and most importantly, our safety system. Our safety system is color-based and functions similarly to "X, N, & O." The colors represent different levels of comfort and consent: - Green means everything is good to go. - Yellow means proceed with caution or check-in. - Red means stop immediately and address the issue. I want to create a safe and inclusive space for everyone to enjoy the game, so please don't hesitate to use these colors if you need to communicate your comfort level during our sessions. I will also provide a checklist during our first session to ensure that we are all on the same page and have a clear understanding of the rules and expectations for the game.
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