As a new dweller to the
Vampire Tavern, (A Newbie) it can be a hard, ruthless adjustment. It can
seem a bit overwhelming at times, not knowing the ways of the fellow kindred,and
even more ruthless, if ye dont have, or know how to build a strong, mysterious,
and intriguing character. Ask me how i KNOW this to be true?..simply.I
have walked in your shoes. All of us have. In this featured article, each
month, I plan to help you develop a strong, interesting R.P.G. Character
to play. From Vampires, to Wolves, to Angels and Gargoyles. There are many
"Creatures Of The Night".that lurk in the tavern. I hope these words and
ideas help ye to .1. Decide upon which type of character ye wish to develop.
2. Allow you as a newbie, to enter into the realm and play comfortably,
enjoying all R.P.G.has to offer.
SHALL WE VENTURE ON.....?
How to build a Vampire character as known to White Wolf
If you are not aware, White Wolf is a role-playing games publisher. They have several different games to choose from. The Dark Ages and Vampire The Masquerade, are just a few of the vampire games they have created. Alot of us kindred in the tavern, follow these games. The most commonly known to us, would be VTM. Ye can purchase these books, (that will surely help ye) from your local bookstore or Role-playing book store. Allow me to suggest the Game Book VTM and the Players guide to VTM. All White wolf books are good, in the sense they interlock together in some way or another. I suggest the whole series of books to develop a truly strong, White Wolf built Character.
The Clans Of White Wolf
This can be one of the trickiest, and most
important vices of our realm. For each clan have their own character discliplines.(powers),
weaknesses, and characteristics..(even looks)
Some, are known for the wealth, beauty, voices,
rotting flesh, mystical abilities, attitudes and ways of speech. Allow
me to list the major clans, hopefully this will help you know where to
start to look for information, if ye wish not to buy the books. I shall
also list the Primogen of each in our city, they may assist you in education
of their clans.
Brujah - Dark Rapture
Ravnos - Ldy Ravnos
Samedi - LordCrimsonDeath
Tremere - Lady Hestia
Toreadore - Lady Vampyre
Nosferatu - Rosy Red
Followers of Set(Setites) (Open)
Gangrel - The Embraced
Daughters of Cacophony - Lady
Enchantresss
Assamites - (open)
Salubri - Queen Alucard
Malkavanians - Baron Kross
LaSombra - Whispered Evil
Ventrue - Lonehuntress
Some organizations(which can hold several different known clan members)
Inconnu - LadyAdamned
Sabat - (open)
Some bloodlines and offshoots, near to extinction
Baali
Capadochians - Lord WhiteKnight
Some helpful tips and characteristic builders
As most of us in the tavern. We speak in Olde Verse. For we are several hundred years old, it would seem properly fitting. As Vampires, in any realm, we are Immortal ( not mortal, undead). We have no need for mortal attributes, food, sex, material things etc. Wealth is easy to aquire, seeing as how we view the mortal. as food. It would seem common sense, in after we drain them of their blood (our lifeline) It is up to the Vampire if they should die, from a complete feed, or simply be a snack. Thus, if dead, as usual, We are free to help ourselves of their money, possessions, jewelry and artifacts, this assuring wealth over a period of time. We have NO characteristics of mortals. Even our skin, is transparent (veiny) and alabaster (pale). Our organs are dead, (thus having no mortal need for food, sex, bodily functions) And we view life on our emotions(usually ruthless and of the hunters attributes) And hunger for the blood that strengthens and warms us. We are eternal, And it is hard to kill a Vampire. Most believing the head needs to be severed, as well as the heart removed from their chest. If becoming an assassin or slayer is appealing to you, check future months articles. For I shall touch on all characters of White Wolf R.P.G.. Just know this to start. Auto -Hits do not stand in this realm as sufficient death. You can not come in as an unknown and simply cut off our heads. It needs t be in true RPG guidelines. which is. At least 5 lines of dialogue, with a warning, and ending.
A final word to the new dwellers entering our realm from the Editor.
The choices for you to make before
entering in comfortably, Are many.
Should you be a rogue?.(a vampire
who travels the land with not many friends and no family for education
and protection) Or should you enter a White Wolf Clan?(a clan who is recognized
and respected greatly in this city).. Or, even enter in to a Clan or family
not of White Wolf. (there are many in this city, alas, they are taken lightly
and as no major threat, for alot do not even play with them) You see, in
the Vampire Tavern, we play by White Wolf, it was designed for White Wolf
games and not made - up families. This is a game, in a game they are bound
to be people who love and hate you both. Please, do not take this game
too seriously, for out of character I have known almost all of the dwellers
to be friendly, loving and pleasant. As in any game, their are clans who
are natural enemies of one another, when the character plays his role,
it should be to the standards written of them in White Wolf. Not to the
sense they are friends. And no hard feelings should be taken amongst those
playing a RPG role. (Although alot of times people get wrapped up and it
does cause hurt feelings). Allow me to be the first to welcome you here
in our city, Take the time, to sit and watch, decide what you wish to dress,
look, and act like....and jump in. If it wasn't for you new folks, we could
not continue to play the game. I feel the game is all about change,
being eternal, things are bound to change over time, it is what keeps the
game interesting......Happy Huntings, and.....V^^^^V
