25 Years of Vampire: The Masquerade

In this episode, we take a look at the Vampire: the Dark Ages sourcebook, “Wind From the East.” This book explores the Mongols of the Golden Horde, and the Cainites places within it. It covers the entire period of Mongol expansion into the west, the Wan Kuei of the Black Tortoise Court, two new bloodlines, and much more. This book was written by James Kiley and published on August 16th, 2000 for W...

This week, we root through our back of goodies for a review of The Ashen Thief. This supplement takes a look at those Cainites who use deception, thievery, and murder to get what they want in the Dark Medieval world. Additionally, It also takes a deeper look at the subtle Promethean movement and the violent Furores: two sects seeking to overthrow the established orders of the Dark Ages. Sorry if y...

Oh man, this week we return with a poorly executed review of World of Darkness: Blood and Silk. What we thought was a book for Vampire: the Dark Ages turns out to be a book for Kindred of the East. Because of the implication, we now provide you with this sort-of first attempt at a review! Blood and Silk is actually a supplement that brings Kindred of the East into the Dark Ages timeline of 1197. W...

We’re back after a week of illness and overall bleh to bring you our rundown and review of The Ashen Knight. This sourcebook explores chivalrous orders in Dark Medieval Europe, including knightly orders such as the Templars. This book is your complete source for all things knightly for Vampire: The Dark Ages. We will be back Friday, November 8th with our review of Blood and Silk! Thanks for your p...

In this episode, we review the third book of the Libellus Sanguinis series. This book details clans Gangrel, Assamite, and Followers of Set from the perspective of the Dark Ages setting. In the Dark Medieval World of Darkness, the Gangrel, the Assamites, and the Followers of Set are considered strange, dangerous outsiders to the (mostly) Christian European Cainites. These clans bring new ideals, a...

Welcome! We’re back with another Vampire: the Dark Ages review. This week, we explore The Erciyes Fragments. Meant to be an in-game prop, the Fragments tell an alternative perspective on the book of Nod: Potentially that of Caine’s himself. This beautifully written book of Noddist Prophesy will be a welcome addition to any vampire game, past or present. The Erciyes Fragments was written by C.S. Fr...

Hello all! We are back with another review for your listening pleasure! This week, we take a deep dive into Fountains of Bright Crimson, a story for Vampire: the Dark Ages. FoBC explores the madness that lies just below the surface of Jerusalem in the wake of the Weeks of Blood. This supplement is intended to be a standalone story for your Vampire: the Dark Ages chronicle. Fountains of Bright Crim...

In this episode, we are joined by Klara Horskjær Herbøl and Matthew Dawkins to talk about the new actual Play podcast by Red Moon Roleplaying, Chicago by Night, The Sacrifice . We chat about V5, Lasombra, contributing to the meta plot of our favorite games, the ups and downs of podcasting and storytelling and a bunch more. Klara Horskjær Herbøl is a freelance writer who has contributed to, Vampire...

Their founder has been murdered and the clan has now scattered to the four winds. They are hunted by a cabal of usurpers and betrayed at every turn. Through every hardship, they seek unity and peace between spirit and beast. The tale of the Salubri is one of hardship, betrayal and purpose. Join us as we explore the hidden secrets of Saulot’s brood, their unique nature and history, and what is to b...

The Cainite Heresy spread corruption and blasphemy like slowly growing roots through the Dark Medieval church. Was the ultimate goal salvation or destruction? Did their Gehenna ever come? In this episode, we review the 1999 release, Cainite Heresy, published by Black Dog Game Factory. This title details the twisted nature of the Cainite Heresy, their goals, rituals, history and everything else you...

This week, we review Wolves of the Sea. This sourcebook for Vampire: the Dark Ages explores the Nordic, Viking, and Einherjar culture. Additionally, it introduces new vampiric ideals, abilities, backgrounds, systems, roads and more. From White Wolf Wiki: From out of the north they come, relics of centuries past but deadlier than anything that has ever sailed the seas. For even in the enlightened y...

We’re back to Dark Ages this week with our review of the city sourcebook, Jerusalem by Night. At the crossroads between good and evil, where the crusades meet their violent conclusion, you have Jerusalem. An ancient, holy city cherished and coveted by the three major religions of the world, Jerusalem can never be possessed by anyone - kine or cainite - for long. Jerusalem by Night was written by J...

In this episode, we sit down with Thomas Filippi of Flyos Games to talk about the upcoming storytelling board game, Vampire: the Masquerade Chapters. We dig into the story elements of Vampire: the Masquerade, going from fan to creator, and what goes in to the development of a game set in the World of Darkness. Vampire: The Masquerade – CHAPTERS is a story-driven role-playing board game. This uniqu...

Hello all! In this episode, Bob and Nate sit down at their Gen Con meetup with a bunch of super cool listeners to review Demon: the Fallen corebook. In Demon: The Fallen, players assume the role of one of the rebel angels who defied their Creator for love of humanity and for their rebellion were cast into the Abyss, a prison hidden deep beneath the lands of the dead. Events in the modern world hav...

Well, we kinda lied and said we wouldn’t have a podcast this Friday. Turns out, we recorded one anyways. This week, we take a dive into Libellus Sanguinis 2: Keepers of the Word. This sourcebook covers three clans of the Dark Ages: Toreador, Tremere, and Brujah. Book one details the Toreador of the Dark Ages, art in the Dark Medieval world, religion and the Courts of Love. Book two explores the Us...

Hey Everybody, Nate here from 25 years of Vampire: the Masquerade podcast! As you may know, next week is Gen Con 2019! This is a huge event for us and for gaming in general. There’s a lot of planning involved to make the event come together for our podcast. We have friends and listeners coming in from all over the country and the world! Because of that, Bob and I were unable to do our regularly sc...

Welcome back to our regularly scheduled podcast! We return from Transylvania to review everyone’s FAVORITE clanbook! That’s right, we go deep (all puns intended) and review the Baali! Like all Black Dog books, this one is highly contentious, offensive, and covers topics and themes many will find offensive. We do our best to cover the book without running off the rails. Clanbook Baali was written b...

In this episode, we conclude our in-depth review of the Transylvania saga. The final book brings us into the height of the Victorian Age and beyond into the modern nights. The final prophesy of Gehenna is realized in blood and fire! After 800 years, your characters must discover the plans for the end of the world and stop them - or usher in the end of days. Transylvania Chronicles IV was written b...

In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the third volume of the Transylvania Chronicles. This story touches on three important events of (now) kindred culture and history as the world moves ever-forward unto Gehenna. The Transylvania Chronicles are a four-part chronicle that puts your players in formative roles in the events of Cainite history. From the formation of the Tremere clan to the cr...

In this episode, Nate and Bob dig deeper into the Transylvania Chronicles with part two: Son of the Dragon. In this book, our players are introduced to Vlad the Impaler, Son of the Dragon, and the political upheaval surrounding him. Also, we learn about the formation of two major sects of vampires. The Transylvania Chronicles are a four-part chronicle that puts your players in formative roles in t...

In this episode, Nate and Bob discuss the first of the Transylvania Chronicles. The Transylvania Chronicles are a four-part chronicle that puts your players in formative roles in the events of Cainite history. From the formation of the Tremere clan to the creation of the Camarilla and Sabbat, to the war against the demon, Kapala, you’ll stand against the tide of destiny and the final nights. Trans...

In this episode, we conclude our review of Transylvania by Night. This is part two of our multi-part series on Transylvania and the Transylvania Chronicles. Next week, we will not publish an episode due to travel constraints. In two weeks, we start our review of the Transylvania Chronicles volumes I-IV. Transylvania by Night was published October, 1997 by White Wolf Publishing and written by Brian...

In this episode, we give a general overview and basic review of the Dark Ages sourcebook, Transylvania by Night. This is part one of our multi-part series on Transylvania and the Transylvania Chronicles. We will bring you part two in two weeks, followed by an overview on the Transylvania Chronicles volumes I-IV. Transylvania by Night was published October, 1997 by White Wolf Publishing and written...

In this episode, we discuss Three Pillars, which examines the three branches of Dark Medieval society - the nobility, the clergy, and the peasantry – and how they have been adapted and corrupted by Cainites. Included in this book is further details about Italy, Europe's most dynamic region at the time. This book was written by Lea Crowe, Tom deMayo, Eric J. Griffin, Michael Lee and published...

In this episode, we review “Clash of Wills” for Vampire: the Dark Ages. Clash of Wills is a self-contained supplement that can be easily added to a current chronicle or played as a single event story. It is a story of politics, violence and intrigue in Dark, Medieval England. It was written by Steve Miller for White Wolf and published August 1, 1997. Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM