Brothers by Blood: A Philly Sabbat Play-by-Post Chronicle
Blood binds you to your kin. Blood runs these streets.
$30.00
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Play by Post (Asynchronous)
Billed Weekly / Sunday - 1:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The Camarilla sit in their Ivory Tower, thinking they rule this city. The Anarchs wallow in the streets, thinking they have run of this city. But we sit in the shadows, ready to take the city from them. For too long, Philadelphia has been in the hands of the vaunted "Founder's Society"; the fig leaf the Camarilla uses to run unchecked throughout this city. A decade ago, we tried to wrest this city from its Brujah Prince. We may have failed that day, but the seeds of doubt are firmly planted in the mind of the Prince. Paranoia and madness run rampant through his Court, and all the Primogen and Court officials play nice when circling the wagons and being their own little Boys and Girls clubs... In Brothers by Blood, we take on the role of a Sabbat pack that serve as the vanguard of a new Sabbat attack on this city. Whether you are a native born to Philly or a Sabbat soldier sent from distant lands, you serve now at the behest of the new Bishop Alfonso Diaz. * Stake Your Claim: Build up your own haven and claim territory. * Join an Intertwining Chronicle: Set during the events of Blue Bloods of Philly and It's Never Sunny in Philadelphia; join in a story that spans two entire chronicles. Your actions in your chronicle will have impact on the others - just as theirs will impact yours. Become the Sword of Caine, and fall where you please!
Game style
Combat Lite
Roleplay Heavy
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Game themes
Meet the Game Master
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Less than a year on StartPlaying
102 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, Beginner Friendly
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Response rate: 100%
About me
A humble player of rpgs who has been behind and in front of the screen consistently for over two decades, I am a lover of all editions of D&D, Pathfinder, Shadowrun and WoD. Experience in running 3.5, 4th and 5th edition D&D, Shadowrun, various WoD and CoD campaigns and games both independent and obscure. My games run from simple, heartfelt adventures to deep social dramas and good old-fashioned dungeon diving!
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Creating your character
We will gather for a Session Zero and build our characters from there. I will have a copy of the core rulebook, as well as a character sheet which will link to our Discord and the dice bot. During Session Zero, we will also be discussing Lines and Veils, as well as expectations.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players should have internet access and accounts on Discord.
What Chris brings to the table
In terms of materials, I will provide the core rulebook, character sheets, and a dice bot for us to use in our excursions. As for myself, I bring twenty years of Storytelling and Game Mastering experience to the table. My focus as a Storyteller is to serve as your guide: to set the stage and lead you down the rabbit holes. The style I have honed is very player-forward: you are the ones commanding the action. There will be times when I ask how your character is feeling: to play Devil's Advocate and explore the thoughts and emotions behind your character's decisions and the anticipation they feel in the moment of the hunt. In terms of the setting, I have experience running a Chronicle in Philadelphia, as well as personal experience as I am from the Tri-State Area. I am a big believer in the Rule of Cool: if there is something you want to attempt, and it sounds awesome (and plausible) enough, there is a very good chance that you can roll for it. And how those dice land, is how we play it out. My games are LGBTQIA+ friendly, and I foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone should feel free to be themselves.
Homebrew rules
The only homebrew rule I employ is Achievements: If you do something awesome once per session, you will gain an extra Experience Point in the form of an Achievement declaring your job well done. Achievements are awarded through the completion of a task, making a particularly difficult roll, throwing your character out there, or doing something that just brings a smile to my face.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Platforms used
Safety
How Chris creates a safe table
Players will be provided a link to a Lines and Veils pdf, which is to be filled out and submitted prior to Session Zero. During Session Zero, the players and I will go over their established Lines and Veils, as well as discuss other subjects which may be taboo which weren't present on the sheet or were thought of later. During our sessions, we will take a break halfway through so that I may touch base with the players and make sure they are still comfortable and having fun. Whenever there is a heavy scene or someone asks for a scene to stop, we will also employ these breaks to make sure everyone is okay. Each session will also end with a brief discussion on what the players liked, how they feel the game is going, and any concerns they would like to address. My DMs will also be open for players to discuss their concerns in confidence. Over the course of play, players will be asked to submit their X, N and O's to me through DM to maintain their confidentiality.
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