Through Gates of Reddened Steel 🩸|🏰 A Cainite Chronicle

Creating your character

We start from scratch and will not only create your characters during our Session Zero (our pick them from pre-generated sheets) but also decide on which particular location and campaign type your coterie will progress through: options include classic medieval fare like feudal struggles for dominance in the British Isles, Teutonia or Iberia, more wilderness-oriented plots in Central Europe or even Russia, urban and trade-oriented shenanigans between the rich city-states of Italy or the rise of merchant guilds in the Low Countries of Holland and Belgium, but also intricate, investigative and exploratory scenarios in more exotic locations like Jerusalem or Constantinople, etc... There's a lot to pick from and a lot to be discussed there, before we BITE into the proper meat of things ! Alternatively we can also discuss a lot of this on Discord previous to our actual first sessions, so feel to reach out and let your creative juices flow (... if not Vitae ? 🩸🦇🧛‍♂️🍷)

Preparing for the session

For the sessions we will require: 🎤 - a working mic 🎧 - headphones ! 🔌 - a decent internet connection 🎮 - we'll also be using audio from your GM's server on Discord 📚 You do not need any previous knowledge of the rules, as they're relatively straight-forward simple and we can learn as we play... however... 🧩 some familiarity with other WoD games will help to grasp the basics: while it is not required per-say, more advanced players are of course welcome to share of their knowledge and expertise both of the Rules and the Setting, including with the Storyteller - albeit still keeping in mind that no-one loves a Rabid Rules Lawyer, even an immortal one ! 😏⚖👨‍⚖️

What Ash Drunbar brings to the table

🩸 Although I'm a longtime GM with a number of systems, this will be my first campaign using the World of Darkness / Vampire rules: I'll be as fair and efficient as I can be as your Storyteller and I'll also be happy to get player feedback on rules adjudication, however expect some rulings on the fly and the occasional Rule of Cool in the service of keeping the story moving forward ! One Rule To Rule Them All Being: 🍂 Embrace Loss and Darkness 🍂 (i.e: failing forward creates good stories too) * and * 🎬 Do Trust Thy Storyteller Above All !!!🧿 🩸 I own a number of books in pdf form including: - The Dark Ages 20th Edition + 2nd Edition Core Rules - Bitter Crusade - Fountains of Bright Crimson - Under The Black Cross - Constantinople By Night - Iberia By Night - Transylvania By Night - The Ashen Thief - Right of Princes ... and more 🩸 As far as our sessions' atmosphere, we can be as laid-back or as lugubriously penetrating in our dark stories as the situation demands. The use of FOUNDRY VTT (currently using v12) allows for superior immersion both in terms of visuals and musical ambiance. May The Ancient Blood Always Carry You, Your Monstrous Needs And Pressing Desires Forward Always Into The Warm Red Meat Of Our Long And Hungry Nights !

Homebrew rules

* to be discussed with players during session zero or whenever a change is felt needed *

How Ash Drunbar creates a safe table

As this is a pretty intense game system and setting containing various degrees of horror elements, discretion, tact and both in-game and after-game care are advised ! 💀🦴🧠🥩🧛‍♂️🦇🩸 🔸 We will be using the Lines and Veils Safety Tool: be sure to mention during (or previous to) our Session 0 if you have an issue with vivid descriptions of any type, how much gore, mind control, blood draining and other vampiric niceties you can / want to have to handle etc. 🔸 As a matter of course I will make sure all players keep the proper boundaries at the table: obviously no racism, bigotry, sexism or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. 🔸 Any issue with another player or with your GM can and should be discussed after the session, using a respectful and mature approach and avoiding unnecessary drama 🔸 I encourage an open door policy and anyone can take a break at any time during play. We will have a small mid-session break provided as well. 🔸 Safety Tools like Aftercare, Stars & Wishes or any other such tools can and will be provided for the campaign upon demand, either in punctual or permanent form, at any time and without any form of justification needed.