25 Years of Vampire: The Masquerade

In this episode, we review and discuss Gilded Cage. This book is a definitive sourcebook for politics and influence for Vampire: the Masquerade, and a must have book for those looking to explore these concepts in their games or with their characters. This book was written by Ari Marmell and Michael Mearls and developed by Justin Achilli in 2001 for White Wolf publishing.  Support the show https://...

In this episode, Nate and Bob talk about the 2001 release, Midnight Siege. This book is one of the first in a series that details the modern conflict between the Camarilla and the Sabbat, and how they wage war against one another. This book is a must for anyone who wants greater detail into the Jyhad in modern nights.  This book was published by White Wolf Studios on June 11th, 2001 and was writte...

In this episode of 25 Years of Vampire: the Masquerade, we discuss the revised edition of Clanbook: Ravnos. In one of the most drastic revisions of a Vampire clan, we are given a new history of the Ravnos and their war with the Middle Kingdom. Taking place in the wake of a major world of darkness plot element,  the Week of Nightmares, the Ravnos stand as the first victims of the impending Gehenna....

In this episode, we review the Revised edition of Clanbook: Giovanni, for Vampire: the Masquerade. We discuss the role of the clan in the Final Nights, and how the events in the World of Darkness have impacted their family. This incestuous clan of Necromancers have remained independent, as much to evade politics, as to avoid scrutiny on the path to their final goal of 100,000,000 souls. This book...

In this episode of the VTM25 podcast, we talk about the revised Setite clanbook, “Followers of Set.” This revision is presented as a true look into the clan and the relationship with their Deity founder, Set. We also briefly talk about the Baali clan, the artwork by John Van Fleet, and touch upon our personal opinions about the clan. We will take a deeper dive this weekend, when we discuss the Fol...

In this episode of 25 Years of Vampire: the Masquerade, we discuss the Twisted fiends of the Carpathians, Clan Tzimisce. Take a journey into the deepest depths of depravity with the clan of metamorphosis and learn about the Dragon that eats its own tail. Featuring the all the hits of the early aughts, like: Smoking crack out of babies asses! The Cathedral of Flesh! Azhi Dahaka! The Zadruga! The Vo...

In this episode of 25 Years of Vampire: the Masquerade, we discuss the revised edition of Clanbook: Assamite. With this clanbook, White Wolf fully realizes the intricacies the clan. Split up into three chapters, we explore the history of the clan; including the Treaty of Tyre and beyond, the three castes of the Followers of Haqim, Assamite Sorcery, high-level disciplines, and the state of the clan...

In this episode, we talk about the cabal of Warlocks who stand as a pillar of the Camarilla, and possibly the most powerful clan that exists in modern nights. This review goes into detail on the revised edition of Clanbook: Tremere.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

In this episode, we talk about and discuss the revised edition of the Toreador Clanbook. Clan Toreador stands as one the most humane, yet also one of the most frightening clans of the Classic World of Darkness.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

In this episode, we give a spoiler-free review of the new White Wolf and Onyx Path book for V20, Beckett's Jyhad Diary Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

Clanbook: Gangrel was released in 2000 for Vampire: the Masquerade, published by White Wolf for their Classic World of Darkness line.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

Finally, a proper Malkavian book to review. We just get in and talk. After all, what is this but a review podcast about White Wolf material? Really, it's nothing else beyond that. And entire podcast about Vampire: the Masquerade? That could be seen as a little obsessive. Well, we pride ourselves on tuning out the background noise. Anyways, this is that review we were waiting for. It's a...

In this episode, we talk overly long about one of our favorite Clanbooks, and, well, clans: the Brjuah. For many of us, our first experience with Vampire: the Masquerade involved playing this clan directly, and they've shaped our perceptions of the game, pop-culture and vampires as a whole. Thank you for listening, as well as, your continued support!  Support the show https://linktr.ee/25Year...

Happy New Year, everyone! In this episode, we discuss the awesome, under-rated and often overlooked "Secrets of Thaumaturgy" Sourcebook from the Vampire: the Masquerade game line. In this guide, you'll find the histories, concepts and modern practices of blood magics. Often assumed to be the sole purveyance of Clan Tremere, this book sheds light on the paths practiced by other clans...

In this episode, we dive into some of the canonical metaplot of the the World of Darkness. This book serves as an update to the constantly changing World of Darkness. If this came out ten years later, we'd call it a 'patch'.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

In this episode, we get down and dirty (heh, puns) on the Nosferatu and the giant stack of info this revised Clanbook provides. Like most of the 3rd edition/Revised Clanbooks, this is a must for any CWoD player's collection. If you like what we do, and are interested in supporting our show, check out our website for our Patreon Reward game, Curse of Caine. Even if you don't want to play,...

n this episode, we converse about the Revised Edition Storytellers Handbook. Spoiler alert: we dig it a lot! This book contains material to help storytellers iron out their worlds, story-tell in the World of Darkness, as well as, strategies for every kind of road block they might face. This is a truly invaluable tool for anyone running a game in the Classic World of Darkness.  Support the show htt...

In this episode, we go to great lengths and discuss the supremely superior revised edition of Clanbook: Ventrue. Spoiler alert: we really like this book, especially when compared to the previous version!  Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

Holy crap, 50 episodes! Thank you all for sticking with us as we grow, change and (we hope) get better. In this episode, we review and discuss "Children of the Night" - A gallery of characters for Vampire: the Masquerade. In this book, you'll find some of the most powerful and influential characters in the Classic World of Darkness, (most importantly) all in one place. This is a mus...

In this podcast, we review the definitive Sabbat sourcebook for Vampire: the Masquerade Revised Edition. The Guide to the Sabbat give players and storytellers a wealth of knowledge and detail on the history, rituals, bloodlines and secrets of the most reviled sect of vampires in the World of Darkness.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

In this podcast, we review the definitive Camarilla sourcebook for Vampire: the Masquerade Revised Edition. The Guide to the Camarilla give players and storytellers a wealth of knowledge and detail on the history, intricacies, and secrets of the greatest sect of vampires in the World of Darkness.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

In this episode, we discuss Time of Thin Blood - A sourcebook ratcheting up the meta-plot Final Nights, as it moves inexorably towards the fabled Ghenna. This book introduces details on the 14th and previously unknown 15th generations of kindred, as well as rules for the Dhampir; the half-vampire half-human offspring of the thin-blooded kindred.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

Welcome to the conclusion of the centuries spanning Giovanni Chronicles saga. In this episode, we will discuss and review the final two books in the series and bring the clan of Necromancers into the modern nights (or at least up to 1999.) This review dives into Giovanni Chronicles III: The Sun Has Set, and Giovanni Chronicles IV: Nuova Malattia.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

In this episode, we review three books from 1998: World of Darkness: Hong Kong, Vampire: the Masquerade Revised core rulebook, and Storytellers Companion. The reason we reviewed all three in one is simple - None of these three books warranted a full hour of deep exploration. Unfortunately, that may stir some controversy from our listeners. However, once you listen to the episode, we think you&apos...

In this episode, we discuss and review the 1998 release of Revelations of the Dark Mother. This book is similar to the Book of Nod, both in layout, format and design. It was created, according to meta-plot, in response to the Book of Nod. Revelations of the Dark Mother compiles various accounts of Lilith, the titular Dark Mother, and of the Bahari cults that worship her.  Support the show https://...