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Ashes of Ages Vampire the Masquerade Chronicle
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In 1433 Prague, our coterie of vampires receives a summons to an ominous meeting at Millie’s Tavern. The city’s Seneschal reveals the shocking death of Elder Radimier Pavlovich, a Tzimisce with potent connections, sparking fears of political upheaval reminiscent of a past rebellion. Tasked with uncovering the truth or avenging the elder’s murder, the group delves into the dark streets of Prague and confronts supernatural dangers lurking in shadows. Their investigation leads them through hushed districts and eerie quarters, from a vacant haven marked by mysterious occult symbols to relics dripping with ancient blood and power.
As they peel back layers of secrets, they encounter remnants of powerful blood rituals, a missing tome of dark magic, and a statue with ties to an earlier purge. Between gathering insights from forbidden scrolls and consulting arcane sigils, they find traces of an elusive courier, figures linked to the elder’s death, and whispers of an uprising among Hussite rebels.
Mystic visions, otherworldly portals, and clues etched in esoteric languages all lead the party deeper into a tangled web of political rivalries, ancient blood feuds, and a sinister conspiracy. The investigation promises not only a fight for survival but a path that risks exposing them to their own darkest desires and fears. The question remains—can they unravel the truth before they too are drawn into the abyss?
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Chapter 1 - Game 3
Dec 3, 202403:28:47Tap to summarizeThe game opens mid-combat with a gargoyle that had seized Sabina in the previous encounter. The group attacks with Jardine taking the lead, while Zemislav summons ten tentacles for assistance. Klára silences the room, and Eliska casts an illusion of Sabina to confuse the enemy. Theodosia and Dalibor use their abilities to suppress the gargoyle’s passions, and Zemislav commands it to sleep, enabling Jardine to knock it unconscious. As Sabina continues her ritual, Istvan beheads the creature, and its cryptic responses to questioning suggest a Crusader may have killed the Tzimisce Elder Radimire. Sabina, still levitating, is carried off by a mysterious floating man, prompting Jardine to leap to her rescue but ultimately lose grip.Theodosia defuses Dragan and Istvan’s plans to confront the Tremere, learning of Radimire’s shady dealings in selling Cainites for magical experiments. Zemislav warns approaching troops to leave, and the group agrees to meet at a public Elysium the following night. Klára feeds and meets a sharp-minded physics student who gifts her a mysterious notebook. At Elysium, the group navigates the delicate protocols of the Toreador court and meets Andreas von Orlach, Dalibor's imposing master. Von Orlach critiques the group’s findings on Radimire’s murder, revealing the regent Adrian von Orlach’s ties to recent events.Istvan encounters Klára’s Nosferatu sire, the Librarian, who entrusts him with a perilous task of delivering a pre-Mandarin letter, rewarding him with a major boon. Khalid Mansoor, a suspected Setite sorcerer from Alexandria, reveals he was tasked by Radimir to investigate spiritual matters. Zemislav consults the Lasombra and learns the unusual powers displayed may stem from a great spirit or a mighty Lasombra. A trail of arrows leads the group to a tavern where they meet a hooded man named Jacob, seated with a goblet.Jacob claims Tzimisce magics have freed a community of Lasombra, who now hold slaves themselves. He describes a Fire-Flower Ritual, deeming the group "unredeemable slaves" but offering them a choice for redemption. His exit reveals a cloak bearing a sigil matching the one found in Radimire's room. The group is left grappling with Jacob’s revelations and their implications. The session ends on this tense and enigmatic note. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avorial.substack.com
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Chapter 1 - Game 2
Nov 20, 202403:18:08Tap to summarizeIn the shadowy streets of Prague, April 5, 1433, the coterie delves deeper into the mystery of the slain elder Tzimisce. While feeding and prowling through the night, tensions flare as each member seeks sustenance in their unique way. At the night market, they encounter Istvan, a retainer of the deceased elder, who reveals fragments of his master's dealings and the strange circumstances of his death, including a mysterious package tied to the crusaders.The investigation leads to Istvan's and Dragon’s strongholds, unveiling guarded secrets, strange artifacts, and traces of dark rituals. Clues point to Sabina, Dragon’s sister and a mystic bound to the elder’s esoteric experiments. She reveals that the elder fell victim to a malicious ritual, likely sent to destroy him. A foreign crossbowman tails the group, hinting at external threats, possibly tied to the crusaders besieging the city.As the group probes deeper, Sabina conducts a ritual to uncover more truths. Just as the ritual concludes, a Gargoyle crashes through the ceiling, interrupting the scene in chaos.Who sent the ritual to kill the elder? What role do the crusaders play in this dark plot? And can the coterie face the horrors yet to come? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avorial.substack.com
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Chapter 1 - Game 1
Nov 5, 202403:26:28Tap to summarizeIn 1433 Prague, our coterie of vampires receives a summons to an ominous meeting at Millie’s Tavern. The city’s Seneschal reveals the shocking death of Elder Radimier Pavlovich, a Tzimisce with potent connections, sparking fears of political upheaval reminiscent of a past rebellion. Tasked with uncovering the truth or avenging the elder’s murder, the group delves into the dark streets of Prague and confronts supernatural dangers lurking in shadows. Their investigation leads them through hushed districts and eerie quarters, from a vacant haven marked by mysterious occult symbols to relics dripping with ancient blood and power.As they peel back layers of secrets, they encounter remnants of powerful blood rituals, a missing tome of dark magic, and a statue with ties to an earlier purge. Between gathering insights from forbidden scrolls and consulting arcane sigils, they find traces of an elusive courier, figures linked to the elder’s death, and whispers of an uprising among Hussite rebels.Mystic visions, otherworldly portals, and clues etched in esoteric languages all lead the party deeper into a tangled web of political rivalries, ancient blood feuds, and a sinister conspiracy. The investigation promises not only a fight for survival but a path that risks exposing them to their own darkest desires and fears. The question remains—can they unravel the truth before they too are drawn into the abyss? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avorial.substack.com
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