Vampire: The Requiem—City of the Damned: New Orleans (based on
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New Orleans lives on borrowed time. Steeped in the customs and traditions of the Old World and ruled with an iron
fist by a pious Prince, the Kindred of the city keep the sanctity of the Traditions at court and sate their desires amid
the neon glare of Bourbon Street. From the stately manors of the Garden District to the seedy lanes of the French
Quarter, New Orleans seethes with pent-up desire and whispered promises of power, revolution and revenge.
City of the Damned: New Orleans presents the Big Easy in all its baroque glory, detailing the city's history, the laws
and customs of its aristocratic court, and the intrigues of vampires both prominent and petty. A wealth of
characters, plot hooks and Storytelling tips make this an invaluable resource for any Vampire: The Requiem™
chronicle. Hardcover.
Set in a New Orleans that never was, and certainly is not now, post-Katrina, this atmospheric work opens with a story that sums up the edgy infighting of vampiric unlife (provided you can read thin block capitals on a heavily-patterned background - better contrast would have improved my enjoyment of this bit!). The introduction following the story explains how New Orleans seems a city made for the gothic horror feel of Vampire: The Requiem, and explains how the material in the core rulebook perhaps represents common knowledge (and misinformation) about the city, while herein lies the real truth. Thus it is clear from the outset, that this book is intended mainly for Storytellers and not for general player consumption.
Overall, this book provides a magnificient setting for a Vampire: The Requiem chronicle, with enough supporting material to keep everyone busy from dusk to dawn. If you are wondering what to do with those new Vampire characters your friends have just created, you will find plenty of inspiration here!
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