VtM: Sabbat - Ashen Rites One-Shot
Infamous Bishop Owen Brood has plans to bring the Sabbat back from the ashes in the dark of the Montreal night.
$30.00
/ Session
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1 player following this game
Once / Sunday - 12:00 AM UTC
Sep 27
Session Duration / 2.5–3 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The Sabbat have been shattered by the Gehenna Wars, but in the frigid Montreal winter nights, the infamous and legendary Bishop Owen Brood of Clan Lasombra plans to change that. Bringing together the remaining and scattered Sabbat Cainite left on the island in the wake of Archbishop Vadeboncoeur's betrayal, Brood sets forth to revive the old rituals and practices of the Sabbat with his new pack. The tone of a Sabbat game is dark, with the Cainites having already eschewed their humanity. The pack, bound by blood rituals, is all that matters, and the night offers endless opportunity for these vampires to show their supremacy. But Brood has plans to revive his beloved Sabbat, steeped in the traditions of old, and to forge a new path for himself and his packmates. And the first order of business is finding the treacherous former-Archbishop Anabelle Vadeboncoeur, and to make sure her blood goes to good use empowering the next generation of Sabbat True Believers. This will be an introductory one-shot session, allowing players to get a taste for playing the darker cousins of Vampire the Masquerade. Players who choose do so may then transfer their character to an ongoing chronicle.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(31)
5 years on StartPlaying
75 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive
About me
I teach in College, and it always astounds me that I've been playing ttrpgs for longer than my students have been alive - by a lot. That's over thirty years of rolling dice and creating worlds and making funny voices at a table surrounded by friends! I've mostly been a GM or DM for most of those, and creating worlds, writing adventures, and sharing them with a group of people who then get to make them their own and take them in totally unexpected directions has been one of my great joys. I currently stream several games on Twitch with Folk&Myth, the AP Production studio I co-founded. You can find all my work on twitch or YouTube (links on my webpage). I love creating a sense of discovery and wonder in my games, and always strive to surprise players. I prefer RP-heavy games, though I also believe that combat and conflict resolved through tactics or dice-rolls can be a great source of fun, and add a great dynamic to any game. My strengths are imagination, NPC role-play, my sense of humor, and my ability to keep surprising players. As a teacher, I also have a strong sense of conflict resolution, and the ability to help guide along people with less experience. I strive to create meaningful games, rich in atmosphere and engaging themes. I strongly believe in a sense of equality and respect around my table, and provide safety tools to help us all better enjoy our gaming moments. TTRPGs are all about a shared sense of creation and storytelling, where we empower each other around the table to create meaningful and emotional connections. I invite both players new to the hobby, as well as veterans, to come join me on some fun adventures! I specialize in the following games: Vaesen, Blade Runner, Lord of the Rings 5e, Shadowrun 3rd, Kult: Divinity Lost, Dragonbane, D&D 5E, as well as a host of others. I'm always happy to learn a new system for special requests! Find me here: https://linktr.ee/TheBleakseason
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Creating your character
Characters will be created through discussion on my Discord server, and by using Demiplane (where you can create a free account, and then use my books to create your characters). I will also be happy to provide pre-generated characters for those who prefer. Once your characters are created, you can save them and re-use in further one-shots if you like, or try soemthing new.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need a Discord account, and we may occasionally use Owlbear Rodeo. While not strictly necessary, a free Demiplane account will be needed for players wishing to create their own characters. I will guide prospective players on the access to all these platforms.
What Christian brings to the table
We play in Discord, and use Demiplane for character creation and for rolling dice. Players are welcome to use pen & paper, and to roll physical dice. For VTT, I use Owlbear which doesn't require anything from the players except to click on a link. I use several maps, including animated ones if the players' computers can handle them. Cameras are encouraged but not required. I use a library of of music that I play through Discord for the players, and make use of non-AI generated images for character portraits and atmosphere. I tend to embrace Rule of Cool, and while I mostly stick to the rules in the book, I do have some variations which I will explain up front. I will also provide a rules cheat sheet. I prioritize RP and skill use over combat, but there may be a bit of combat here and there.
Homebrew rules
I use a slightly stripped down version of V5 rules (I do not use some of the blood rules, for example) but otherwise it's mostly As Written.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Christian creates a safe table
Each player will fill out a list of their Lines & Veils. I will hold a Session 0. The card system is used in chat. The L&V will be shared anonymously to everyone. I take comfort and safety *very seriously*, and will expect players to do the same. The World of Darkness is a dark place, and we take all precautions to travel it safely. We will dedicate time at the end of the session for a come-down chat! I will be available at all times to answer questions and discuss the contents of the game with players. As a professional streamer of TTRPG APs, safety and comfort are core to my approach to online games.
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Safety tools used