Veil of Eternity: The Battle For Kansas City

 

Game Details:

Game Type:  24/7 Discord “Play-by-Post”, Tabletop RPG, and Live Action Role-Play — Fusion of All Three

System Used:  Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition (Werewolf 5E and other source books adapted for play)

Game Schedule:  Discord 24/7,   In-Person Game EVERY Thursday

Location: Member-Hosted, Join Discord to learn this week’s location.

Site Fee: FREE

Organization:  Veil of Eternity

Website: https://discord.gg/UgWSHxf3gP

Description: 

A Chronicle of Secrets, Shadows, and Supernatural Power Struggles

“Veil of Eternity: The Battle for Kansas City” is a Vampire: The Masquerade chronicle set against the backdrop of Kansas City, a city teetering on the edge between light and shadow, between the past and an uncertain future. This rich and immersive story unfolds across three formats: Play-by-Post, Tabletop, and Live Action Role-Play (LARP), offering multiple ways for players to experience the dangerous world of Kindred politics, alliances, and treachery.

The Setting

Kansas City is a darkly vibrant place where supernatural beings walk amongst the mortals, hidden behind the veil of the Masquerade. The neon-lit streets, the haunted landmarks, and the clandestine meeting spots are home to an intricate power struggle that shapes the fate of all who reside in the city. From the serene but eerie Plaza, where an unspoken truce ensures peace, to the hollowed halls of the Nelson-Atkins Museum, where shadows seem to whisper of lost secrets, Kansas City pulses with the tension of supernatural forces at play.

The city is divided between different factions—the Camarilla, the Anarchs, and secretive societies—all vying for power while trying to keep their true nature hidden from the mortal world. The recent upheaval has left the city without a clear leader, alliances are fragile, and threats from mortal hunters grow daily.

Game Formats

  • Play-by-Post (PBP): Participate in the game at your own pace on Discord, interacting with others through written posts. Ideal for players who enjoy in-depth storytelling and long-form character development.
  • Tabletop (TTRPG): Engage in thrilling live sessions led by the Storyteller, using dice and Vampire: The Masquerade rules to determine outcomes. Tabletop sessions bring high-stakes moments, personal drama, and tactical decisions to life.
  • Live Action Role-Play (LARP): Step into the shoes of your Kindred character in real life. Experience the thrill of political maneuvering, intrigue, and face-to-face negotiation, all while in character. LARP events will bring the city’s most intense conflicts and social gatherings into vivid reality.

Themes

  • Power and Corruption: Control over resources and domains is paramount. Each Kindred faces the temptation of power and moral corruption, testing how far they will go to achieve dominance or protect the Masquerade.
  • Unlikely Alliances: The Camarilla and Anarchs must navigate uneasy partnerships. Allies are fragile, and every agreement has a cost. Can former rivals truly work together, or will ambition destroy them from within?
  • Tradition vs. Progress: The Kindred struggle between centuries-old Traditions and the need to adapt in an age of surveillance and technology. Balancing these two worlds is key to survival.
  • Dark Secrets and Forbidden Knowledge: Dangerous rituals, ancient occult secrets, and mysterious artifacts are hidden in the city’s depths. The Hidden Covenant has emerged, seeking these powerful secrets, but at what cost?
  • Identity and Humanity: The struggle to retain one’s humanity in a world demanding monstrous actions lies at the core of each character. Every choice can bring a Kindred closer to—or further from—their humanity.

Story Arcs

  • “A City Divided: Alliance or War?”
    The former Prince’s death has shaken the alliance between the Camarilla and the Anarchs. Kansas City teeters on the brink of civil conflict. Can you hold the alliance together or drive it toward all-out war?
  • “Hunters in the Shadows”
    FIRSTLIGHT, a specialized hunter agency, has infiltrated the city’s institutions, from the police to its infrastructure. They pose a deadly threat to all Kindred. Can you identify and neutralize them before the Masquerade collapses?
  • “The Covenant’s Dark Secrets”
    The Hidden Covenant seeks to control dark magics and ancient artifacts for their mysterious goals. As their influence grows, players will have to decide whether to ally with them for power or expose their dangerous pursuits.
  • “The Succubus Club: A Dance of Darkness”
    The renovated Workhouse Castle has become the new Succubus Club, where Kindred gather to form alliances, indulge in decadent pleasures, and conspire in the shadows. It’s a place of opportunity—and a den of treachery.
  • “Elders of the Past Return”
    Long-forgotten Kindred, once presumed lost to time, are resurfacing, bringing old vendettas and hidden knowledge. The return of these elders may lead to salvation or ruin. How will you navigate their ancient ambitions?
  • “Masquerade on the Edge: The Gala of Shadows”
    The Shadows of Grace art gala threatens the Masquerade, showcasing pieces that could reveal too much. With mortals, journalists, and Kindred present, maintaining secrecy is of utmost importance. Will you protect the Masquerade, or will secrets be exposed in the chaos?

Gameplay and Player Roles

Players will take on the roles of Kindred, Ghouls, Mages, or Garou in Kansas City, navigating a world of fragile alliances, political power struggles, and dangerous secrets. Whether participating in the Play-by-Post, Tabletop, or LARP format, each player will be deeply immersed in the story, their choices impacting both their character’s fate and the fate of Kansas City itself.

Will you rise to power or fall to the shadows? The fate of Kansas City rests in your hands.