Your coterie arrives to Elysium and quickly proceeds into the building. The Shedd Aquarium is beautifully decorated and lit tonight, and you find yourself questioning why the expense was taken. As you spend time waiting for Archbishop Jones to begin the night’s proceedings you note that a group of the Kindred from the Circle of the Crone seem short with anyone who holds a conversation with them, and seem to be more than a little angry. Everyone is tight lipped and no one can seem to figure out why they are so hostile. It is going to be about 40 minutes before Archbishop Jones appears for the night… this may be the time to do a little investigative work…
Sorry it’s a brief introduction but I’m unfortunately busy right now. Your group can choose to attempt to figure out why these Kindred are angry or just go ahead and skip to the Appearance of the Archbishop
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So I have been playing around recently with the idea of running a NWoD game. I have plots written up and wonderful ideas to work through, but there are 2 things.
1. I'm not sure the interest for such a game would be a whole lot.
2. If I run a NWoD game, I would like player input as to what they would like the game to be. I can currently run, Mortal, Vampire, Werewolf, Changeling, and Geist.
So before I put up a official recruiting thread and such, I would like to ask people if they are interested and what kind of game they would like.
They found you. You don’t know how they found you, or why they are still after you, but those questions are drowned out by the violence of their actions. They came wearing uniforms of the soldier mercenaries of Tallow Genetics, and they took your world apart.
Vamp:
They came during the day, asking you to surrender. When you refused, they began the killing. Men and women who worshipped you were cut down by hails of bullets. You might have been able to kill the solider had it not been for the man who was made of fire. He came with the soldiers and together, they nearly killed you, you only just manage to escape with your life.
You are recuperating with another group who venerates you as a vampire lord when one of the followers hesitantly offers you a red envelope. He explains that he was told to extend to you this invitation, but has no idea how the man knew about you.
Inside the envelope are these words.
Great Vampire Lord,
I do hope that this letter finds you in good health. I know of the attacks being perpetrated against you and your flock of followers, and I know even more about those that commit the atrocities against you. I can help you punish them for all they have done to you. All I need is your trust.
-The Infernal
Below the letter are directions to a unknown location.
Rosa:
You are barely alive, barely conscious as your body repairs itself from the damage. You had worked late in the clinic, helping the unfortunates who came in when the mercenaries struck. You had no choice but to fight them, protecting the innocent people caught in the crossfire. But there was the mercenary who made came and laughed as he did something impossible. His eyes blazed with energy, and the clinic was suddenly consumed in a huge explosion.
You don’t know how you survived the blast, but you do know you aren’t there anymore. You are in a beautiful room covered in silk sheets and blankets. A older man stands next to the bed and smiles as you come to. ”Good to see you up… I hope you find your new accommodations comfortable?”
Marcus:
The punks ambushed you, and they seriously thought it would work? The mercenaries used bullets, explosives, whatever it took, and you didn’t feel a thing as you stomped them into the ground. Well, the rocket launchers had hurt a bit, that’s what prompted you to fly off as fast as you did. Well, the rocket launchers and the huge werewolf like creature that nearly tore your head off, metal and all.
You wanted revenge on them so bad, but now they have monstrosities like that? You are seriously wondering how you will have any chance against Tallow Genetics alone when you hear it. It is a radio signal, but it is seemingly directed straight to you and no one else.
” I know you can hear me Marcus. I know you want vengeance for your sister. I know that you hate them as much as I do. Come, join me in my mansion and we will discuss how to deal with the problem of those that did this to you.”
Directions and the address of the mansion are being sent with the radio signal.
Siege Breaker:
When they came, they showed no mercy. You hid in the junkyard as the killed old man Henry, and managed to stay hidden from all of them except one. A man with armor as black as the night sky, and eyes burning red with rage. He had a large black sword that he used, and you two met, fighting each other. You barely escaped with your life from that fight; it was obvious that man was a much better fighter than you.
Attempting to go to your foster family was no use either, the house was burnt down to the ground, and you aren’t sure if they are still alive or dead within the burnt out rubble. You do notice something that terrifies you however. Stuck in the tree outside the home, is a single gleaming scalpel. There is a note attached to it that simply states. We’re coming
A man’s voice rings out from behind you in the midst of this, “This… they really went all out on you didn’t they? I can help you Kit… I’m a friend.”
Kit Reynard:
Those little… You spent so much money looking for information on them, thinking they were dead and they just pop up out of nowhere like this? Especially when you were on the job it just makes things worse. You had been planning on stealing an ancient treasure of something or another when they showed up.
You managed to evade the soldiers, and their hulking giant of a man, and disappear into the streets. You made your way to one of the many safe houses you have and lock yourself in. That’s when you notice the cell phone. It’s not yours, and it most certainly shouldn’t be here, sitting on a table in front of you. It begins ringing almost immediately.
Not sure as to why, you answer the phone. A voice on the other end answers cheerfully ”Hello kitty, I know your having a rough night, but maybe you would be interested in not running for your life like a scared little girl? I have some friends and we are all planning a get together where we will be making some very interesting decisions regarding your old buddies Tallow Genetics. Believe me, you will be very interested in what is going to be said here. Programmed into the cell phone you are holding are directions to this party of mine. I hope to see you there…”
Before you can respond, the line goes dead, leaving you very confused, with a brand new cell phone.
Star Light:
There was pain involved, lots of pain. The man who came for you seemed to be able to give pain just with a touch. He resisted everything you did to combat him but he kept coming, ignoring all the damage, and brought more pain to you. You thought you would die, but he was suddenly blasted away from you by a powerful wave of energy. As you began to sink into unconsciousness you heard desperate voices calling you name.
Lily… Lily… Wake up…
Coming awake you found yourself in a small room that is extremely beautiful. (as Star Light would find beautiful) and are rather comfortable in the fluffy bed provided. ”Wake up… ah! You are awake. Good. I think it is time we start getting introductions in order. Oh… and don’t worry, you are among friends Lily”
Ok everyone, here is your chance to finish tweaking your characters and determine what, if any, contact you may have had with eachother previous to the campaign opening. I would also like to point out that the maximum effective Power level after chracter creation for everyone, is 14.
Edit: ALlso, everyone escaped during the same event. The amss uprising of their superhuman population was more than Tallow Genetics was capable of handling at the time.
I am opening this recruitment thread for M&M after several disappointing attempts to launch this PbP game. Let me tell you a little about myself.
I have had Played with this system for a little over a year now and have had several played in several campaigns as well as DMing 2 myself. I am very familiar with the system and it's mechanics and we should see no trouble from that angle.
I am looking for players who are willing to post at least once a day, though I appreciate more posts. Other than that, I have no more expectation.
Character creation rules:
Characters will be PL10 with 150 PP
When submitting a character, please list the total point spent in each category,i.e Powers, advantages, etc.
If you find yourself confused by the mechanics, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm usually on through most of the day on the weekdays and I am always willing to help.
You have all found yourselves in western Druin, in the small city of Ri A Ko. It is one of the last bastions of Druinite power this close to the Wild-lands. As of this moment you are currently hired on as bodyguards to a merchant’s caravan owned by a curious Halfling who goes by the name Gerald Bright. Gerald has promised to pay you 200 GP each for reaching the Steel lands safely and another 300 for reaching The Holy Land. He also offers to keep you supplied with food and water as long as you stay on with the Caravan
The plan is to travel along the Pilgrimage road for 1 week before reaching Fort Steel Heart, a fort that sits watching over western travellers entering the Steel Lands. After Fort Steel Heart, it is another 3 days before reaching the Capital of the Steel Lands, Haven. Gerald promises the first payment when Haven is reached.
The preparations for the journey proceed swiftly, with Gerald overseeing most of it personally. Finally the day of departure arrives and Gerald assembles all of you next to his 2 wagons. ”Ok everyone, as you all know, your job is to protect me first, and my wares second. I know you really haven’t gotten to know each other that well since I hired you all, so go ahead and get acquainted while I make sure we have everything for the journey. Also double check your gear because I am NOT coming back because someone forgot their favorite toy. That is never happening to me again! ….. Ahem. Anyways. Yeah. I’ll be back.”
With the Gerald is off to make his final checks and you are left standing with only each other.
Ok so I am doing a Hombrew campaign. Here are the character creation rules.
1)Standard 4d6 drop the lowest. If you score up to 3 stats below 10, you may reroll those 3 only.
2)2 traits are allowed
3)1st level with max starting gold.
4)I prefer Core races and classes, but if you want to try something else, I won't turn you down.
I would like players willing to post at least once a day on the weekdays, and once over the weekends.
Soooo I am new to this forum in general but not to Pathfinder, and unfortunately I do not have much of a regular gaming group. I would like to join a campaign, but I'm not exactly sure how things work on this board. Advice and such would be wonderful. More wonderful would be actually being recruited into a game. Thank you!
