"Tell me if you've heard this one..." the pale man across you starts up the conversation as if he were unleashing a joke.
"A group of Anarchs walk into a bar, you know, Rebel licks who've been fighting the capes of the Cam since I don't know when. The Cams are facists scum, and the Anarchs, well, THESE Anarchs would like to try something, ANYTHING, just a bit more democratic."
Your confusion must be evident on your face, because he seems to notice, "What's that? Oh, by lick I mean vampires but we're jumping ahead of the story. Do the Cams do a good job of keeping vampires a secret? So so but not like the Anarchs are popping up online, baring fangs and going "want to learn the secrets of the vampire, subscribe to my channel and watch me snuff a homeless guy by drinking his blood-fans only!"
Oh yeah, you're really wishing there were someone nearby right now.
"Don't bother reaching for your phone. I lifted it before this started," he warns, 'where was I? Yeah, we get it. Secrecy is good for us all. Anyway, the Cams in this town are extra facist. Strict population limits. Strict feeding zones. And the Anarchs who fight are out numbered and frankly out gunned. Think 'Papers citizen' with a transyvanian accent. One Anarch loses it and gives them an excuse to stake him and bake him. It's a Brujah by the way, it's ALWAYS a Brujah." the pale guy (vampire??) sighs and you realize that sigh is the first time he's actually breathed.
"So this Brujah's coterie gets together and decide they need to save him before he gets executed. Only to find out, he's gotten out on his own. Turns out the cams have left. ALL Of them. And he heard why. A bigger group of vamps, a nastier pyscho group of vamps, are about to head into town. And we, the few Anarchs, are left facing an oncoming horde. Look, all vampires feed on humans, but we try not to kill doing it. A nip here, a sip there. Some of us even have human friends, not that we know what we are. The Sabbat, those are the psycho zealot vamps , hate humans. Really. They kill casually. Well, the sabbat are on thier way and they're going to pick this city clean and take over. And these Anarchs are on their own." He sighs "We are on our own. You see, when they get here, they're going to grab dozens of folks, slam shovels upside their head, bury them, drive them hungry and mad, and then release them to terrorize the place."
You give a slow cautious nod, no need to anger the crazy person (Vampire? Could this be real?) in front of you.
"We're gonna be so out numbered, but then, then we get an idea. What if we beat them to the punch? what if we embraced.. or turned if you prefer, some folks into vampires to help us fight against the coming invasion? The Cam kept us from doing it before but they're gone. We don't have to be the mag 7 against hundreds. We could be more like the Mag 14 .. but we need folks who A) won't spill the beans. B) have something or someone to fight for C) Aren't going to instantly turn into Cam wanna be jerks with ambitions of Princehood. I've watched you. Researched you. I know you have some folks you don't want harmed.. no, I am not threatening them, but the Sabbat will. "
You realize this guy is serious. Deadly serious. And there are some people, good people, you don't want anything to happen to.
"It's sinking in" he says, flashing his fangs, and they vanish again, "Good. IF we pull this off, and it's not likely, we have a city where we can live forever and free. If we don't, well, we better hope the worse that happens to us is we get our heads chopped off clean. If you say no, I wipe your mind- oh yeah, i can do that. I'm older and more powerful than I look. And I hope you don't get turned against us by the Sabbat. If you say yes, well, i can't say you won't be a monster. All of us are monsters, but you'll be a nicer monster than the ones that are coming. So..." the pale man leans forward "the question is, do you want to go down as prey? or get a fighting chance as a predator? the others have their targets and approaches, some not nearly as nice as mine. They're coming for us soon, fangs bared. Wouldn't you like to.... bite back?"
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Or to put it another way...
Flakey wanna be ST takes a second attempt to run a vampire (20th) chronicle online. Said ST seeks two or three players tops to join two others already working on characters.
Characters begin as mortals, and find themselves 'drafted' by one Anarch or another (Each with their own style). Most Clans (and some Bloodlines) are permitted, with exception of Assamites, Giovanni, and Tremere for in story reasons. Currently one guy plans to play a Lasombra, one plans to play either a Toreador or Follower of Set.
Think of this as kind of a group prelude, where your character is chosen, embraced, dropped in with other newbies before a howling horde of shovelheads all while hoping the masquerade doesn't fracture. Concepts need not be combat focused, the Anarchs will need help of all kinds, but at least one dot in Brawl, Firearms, or melee probably a good idea. :) But the attack should be terrifying but short, relatively speaking. The surviving Anarchs (Hopefully that's your character) find themselves with a big ole city that will try to join the Anarch states. The Anarchs siring know this, and they know they could use help with social and brainy types as well to preserve the masquerade and set up there new and more democratic vampire set up.
(THAT always goes well)
The other requirement is: Your character isn't being embraced alone. People your character knows live in this city too and maybe embraced , if not by the Anarchs, by the Sabbat. They may not be embraced but be in great danger in the crossfire.
So along with your concept, I need two people close to your character (Could be a family member, a spouse, friends) and ONE person who your character detests (Could be that co-worker that stabs you in the back, that jerk neighbor who bellows at you about your choice of music during the day, an Evil Ex etc). You don't need a lot of details for them. We can work on that. Maybe a Demeanor (As their nature is unknown) to give me a helping hand.
I could be fancy and say themes include: Power to the powerless and the pros and cons there of, the joy of being a vampire and how it can blind you to the horrors of it, and that being undead can really change a person, but the theme and mood aren't a lock yet.
I'm hoping to get started soon before I lose my nerve on this, so recruiting two or three players and their soon to be vamps this weekend (On a holiday, not smart of me). If no one shows interest, I'll run the two I got. You don't need a full sheet yet. Just a solid concept, the clan you want and those people I mentioned to join the undead.
Uncle Anarch wants YOU!
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Well I'm interested.
Been wanting to play VTM for a while.
Character Concept: Lawrence Skarney (Male28)
Lawrence is a Doomsday Prepper with a very keenly honed Paranoia.
He's been stocking on guns and non-perishable foods for a while now, keeping them all in his Aluminum-lined basement.
By day Lawrence works as an editor for a local news organization, a FOX affiliate. He figures the best way to stay in the know about what the lizard people are doing is to be in their chain of command.
Lawrence lives with his sister Dr. Samantha Skarney, MD (Female30), she doesn't approve of the doomsday prepping and she tries to get him to seek help for his paranoia but she figures him holding down a job, and a half-decent one at that, is probably the best he'll do. Samantha just graduated with her Medical Doctorate and has previously spent four years in the Army Medical Corps. Demeanor: Soldier
At work Lawrence primarily interacts with two individuals.
Denise Richardson (Female 32), a charming smile on camera, and an absolute goblin off screen. Denise is constantly screaming at Lawrence for perceived slights and "making her look fat on screen." Lawrence would never admit it but he has occasionally made her look slightly fatter on screen, although only after she complained for no reason to begin with. Lawrence has a tendency to duck into storage closets or otherwise be busy and away when he knows she's walking to the editing booth. To Lawrence's eyes, Denise has no journalistic integrity, and often rants about whatever conservative propaganda her masters are feeding her. Demeanor: Child
The other individual is Mei Nguyen (Female 26), the field reporter who seems to think she can change the system from the inside, she's constantly suggesting new ways to improve the atmosphere at the station and volunteers for all of the local charity pieces. Lawrence is pretty sure the reason she's been passed over twice for promotion to News Anchor is because she's actually a good person and a decent reporter. Mei often comes to Lawrence when she has to vent about work, such as when the execs cut a piece she'd worked hard on, or when the live-broadcast camera switcher cuts her off because she was about to say something off-script. Mei is the one who first suggested actually making Denise fatter as revenge for her abhorrent behavior. Demeanor: Idealist
Character Sheet not been made yet but pips would be primarily be in: Skills: Guns, Computers, Technology: Telecom, Subterfuge, Stealth, and Larceny
Post Embrace: Auspex, Obfuscation
Mental: High Perception, Mid-Int/Wits,
Physical: Low-Mid Strength, Mid-High Dexterity. Mid Stamina
Social: Low-Mid in all.
Nature/Demeaonr: Enigma
Clan: Malkavian
Derangement: Paranoia
vegecannibal, while the concept of 'Paranoid Malkavian' makes me worry about playing nicely with the other kids... er kindred; the whole set up with good summaries for the three he knows on top of it is gold! So, you're in!
Head onto the Discussion thread. The other two players are still in construction mode and thank you. When we get started , I hope you enjoy!
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Okay, one or two more spots left!
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I'd love to join in!
Character Concept: Albino Rocker Boy
Michael Starr (male, 24) is a punk rock musician from Santa Monica, California. Having been born with albinism and put through the United States' shambles of a foster care system, Michael was the target of a lot of abuse and mockery growing up. His chalk-white hair and skin (and additional vision problems that required contacts to correct) ensured he'd be the butt of a lot of cruel, childish jokes. He wasn't one to take this lying down, however--he learned from an early age that he had to fight back if he ever wanted to get by in life.
He wasn't the most studious of kids (even before getting into his chronic school suspension problems), but he managed to get by in school well enough. His passion for music developed during his high school days, serving as a more constructive outlet for all of his pent-up anger at the ostracism of his classmates, the apathy of his teachers and the general institutionalized dehumanization of the school system. His upbringing left him with a GREAT deal of material to work with.
Two people are currently connected to him as friends & lovers:
--Kevin Burns (male, caucasian, 23), the drummer for his punk band The Chain-Breakers. Kevin is a far more mellow guy than Michael, often serving as a friend, bedmate and impromptu therapist. Demeanour: Caregiver.
--Natalie Kim (female, afro-american, 22), his girlfriend and general manager for The Chain-Breakers. Natalie finds Michael's anger issues to be weirdly attractive, mainly because Michael goes out of his way to ensure that nobody close to him is hurt by his outbursts. She handles most of the finances and booking for The Chain-Breakers. Demeanour: Thrill-Seeker.
There is one person from Michael's past that he absolutely can't stand:
--Norman Weathers (Male, caucasian, 51), his English teacher from high school. Michael has had a slew of apathetic teachers growing up, but Mr. Weathers was by FAR the worst of the lot. He not only tacitly approved of other kids bullying Michael, he was the authority figure responsible for most of Michael's school suspensions. He's a pathetic wretch of a man who gleefully abuses any power he's given, no matter how small. Demeanour: Sadist.
Planned to be Primarily Physical, Social Secondary, Mental Tertiary.
Talents 1st, Skills 2nd, Knowledges 3rd.
Nature: Celebrant
Demeanour: Bravo
Clan: Probably Brujah
Dragoncat, since we share a game already where we're both players, I already know you're a good RPer!
I like the concept, there is sure to be tragedy and triumph etc etc and the listing of the people in his life works fine by me.
Go ahead to discussion if you like and Thank you! Michael is in!
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One slot left
And we've got our 5 players, recruitment closed for now.