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Here's the 1st one I've drawn, intentionally left without any game specific labels so that people can fill it in and customize it into whichever game they are using

New Orleans, Louisiana

Almost forgot to share this here

Clara - My Cappadocian/Hecata Vampire - got new art done the other day by @artikolit / @ikolit

She might drive 3 hours to my house to come strangle me for gushing over how good her art is in a public space, but my vtm storyteller drew my hecata/cappadocian the other night 🥺🥹🥺🥹🥺

Since I'm trying to make more personal posts & creative posts again... and I wrote that short story of Clara's vampiric embrace earlier today..... so may as well post her art...

Here's the 2nd one I've drawn, intentionally left without any game specific labels so that people can fill it in and customize it into whichever game they are using

Chicago, Illinois

Soooo... Here's Clara, my WW1 Army Doctor & Spirit Medium turned Cappadocian (currently Clan Hecata)

The following information is subject to change

Chronicle Name: New Orleans by Night: City of Wicked Dreams

System: VtM v5 with some things from VtM v20 infused in for flavor. Might expand to also have WtA w5 ((either as one-shots or maybe alternating every so often to give differant PoVs of what's going on? Maybe?? TBD)

Lore/Mechanics Tweaks:

-> The Hecata is both a Sect and a Clan. The Sect is made up of all the bloodlines that were merged into the Clan in v5. The merger is still happening, but it is a gradual process instead of overnight like in the book. Players can chose to be the generic Hecata or one of the Unique Bloodlines that may have alternate Disciplines or Clan Banes.

-> Some of the non-Hecata v20 Variant Bloodlines such as the Telyavelic Tremere & the Serpents of the Light (Setite/Ministry) will be available as options. Players who feel very strongly about a bloodline not listed as available can discuss it with me, but there's like 29 options currently (compared to the 16 normal choices in v5)

-> Generally leaning into the Beckoning & Second Inquisition and other threats that make older vampires much more rare in the day-to-day goings on of Vampire Society & unlike White Wolf/Paradox I'm including NPCs in this restriction not just Players. The Hecata being seemingly immune to the Beckoning is a huge part of their rise as a new Sect

-> The Sabbat still exists, it's just a lot weaker just like the Camarilla & Anarchs are after the Beckoning and external threats and clans reshuffling (i.e. Most of the younger Lasombra leaving the Sabbat for the Camarilla), so everyone is still more or less equal still

Who's in Charge?: The Hecata (As a Sect) with a fragile peace balanced three-ways between local Anarchs and Camarilla

Positions of Power: Kind of a blend between the Camarilla & the Anarchs but with a French/Cajun flair to fit the city

-> Prince/Baron = Patron (Boss)

-> Seneschal = Premier (Prime as in Prime Minister) Typically reserved for the head of the local Camarilla & Anarchs as kind of concession to maintain the peace

-> Harpy = Commère (Gossip/Busybody/Godmother)

-> Sheriff = Chevalier (Knight)

-> Hound = Tayau (Bloodhound)

-> There is no Primogen, instead following the Anarchs with more of a focus on Coteries/Gangs/Krewes (Crews) rather than Clans. They must all have a designated leader or representative who is required to attend the equivalent to Elysium at least once every three months.

Central/Reoccurring Themes:

-> Something ancient lays dormant, sealed beneath the water

-> The barriers between the mortal world and spirit world are thin and fraying, tearing at the edges

-> An unknown, powerful force has been present since before the city's founding. It influences Kindred and Kine alike, like an aura of madness it can amplify their emotions and desires many times over

Pretty sure I've been influenced by @kavalyera when it comes to the Hecata Sheriff for the hybrid Hecata/Anarch domain I'm making lmao 🤣

Name: Valuca Title: Le Chevalier (Knight)

Type: Kindred (Elder) Disposition: Stoic

Clan: Hecata Bloodline: Lamia

Sect: Hecata

Concept: A Trans Femme Mercenary of Eastern European descent turned guard dog with undying loyalty who will protect her mistress at all costs

Nature: Fanatic

Demeanor: Judge

Ambition: Protect her mistress and revive her from Torpor

Desire: Ensure the Hecata's new domain is well protected

Apparent Age: Late 30s ~ Mid 40s