"City of Shadows" Victorian Age Cthulhu [On Hold]

[KitanaVorr]

Kitana's Short Lecture on European Nobility circa 1880's

Well, I'd like to play a Swedish noble visiting London. Maybe Kitana can chime in with what title he had, since she made the character up originally. I think it was the equivalent of an Earl, but don't quote me on that.

We just got the book yesterday, so I'll try to digest it today.

Not all European nations have the same noble titles and one noble title from one country (even it is translated as the same word in English) will not always hold the same in another. If you want to know why, then ask and I'll tell.

England has the strictest one, though. Most nobles are barons. The order for the English nobility is King(Queen), Duke(Duchess), Earl(Countess), Viscount(Viscountess), Baron(Baroness), Baronet of which Baronet is not considered a Peer of the Realm, but a Knighthood of sorts.

You don't tend to be a Duke unless you're related to the King/Queen pretty closely. Usually the children of the King or Queen are given those titles without baronies. Now, even if you're a titled lord (duke, etc) it doesn't automatically mean you'll have an estate (barony).

For Sweden, the noble title of "Greve" means "Count", but is equal to an Earl in England. Duke/Duchesses in Sweden don't tend to have baronies(they're given the title Duke/Duchess that has no land associated with it) and tend to be the children of the reigning monarch.

Uh as for the character, check on my computer, Krizzel, I think its under the folder for my writings, under swedish mystery novel or something like that. I have him mapped out and you can see what you want to use from him.

Okay I think that is enough to digest for now, LOL....

 

[KitanaVorr]

I'd like to play the daughter of a scotland yard comissioner. She's very intelligent and has always helped her father out with his cases. He's an upper middle class man who has traveled extensively around the world and married a chinese woman. They have only one daughter which he dotes on because her mother died when she was young. She's grown up quite a tomboy for well-bred young lady from London.

 

[Krug]

I wouldn't mind playing... how about a Englishman type who used to be a butler-security guard that just discovered his freedom and given a small sum of money in his patron's will? The associates are friends of his previous ward. He's good with a hunting gun, and a decent cook as well.

Any space left though?

Well at least we've stopped GaryH... for now. *wheels around looking in shadows*

 

[Monster Zero]

Here are four Victorian era profession templates.

Aristocrat
The aristocrat leads a life of wealth, power, position, and privilage.

Diplomacy [Cha]
Handle Animal [Cha]
Innuendo [Wis]
Intimidate [Cha]
Knowledge (history) [Int]
Knowledge (local) [Int]
Research [Int]
Ride [Int]
Speak Other Language [Int]
+ three other of the player's choice


Consulting Detective
The consulting detective relies on deductive reasoning and a powerful intellect to solve crimes.

Appraise [Int] or Disquise [Cha]
Craft (chemistry) [Int]
Forgery [Int] or Research [Int]
Gather Information [Int]
Hide [Dex]
Knowledge (law) [Int]
Listen [Wis]
Move Silently [Dex]
Search [Int]
Sense Motive [Wis]
Sleight of Hand [Dex]
Spot [Wis]


Official Police
This profession can be used to play a London Bobby or an inspector from Scotland Yard.

Bluff [Cha]
Gather Information [Cha]
Hide [Dex]
Intimidate [Cha]
Knowledge (law) [Int]
Listen [Wis]
Move Silently [Dex]
Search [Int]
Spot [Wis]
+ three more of the players choice


Street Arab
Also known as a street urchin, these homeless and quite commonly orphaned lads manage to survive day to day and from hand to mouth in London's poverty stricken East End.

Balance [Dex]
Climb [Str]
Escape Artist [Dex]
Gather Information [Cha]
Hide [Dex]
Knowledge (streetwise) [Int]
Listen [Wis]
Move Silently [Dex]
Open Lock [Dex]
Search [Int]
Sleight of Hand [Dex]
Spot [Wis]


Thanks to Joe Bardales and his great "Chilling Tales" Horror Roleplaying website


As to the number of players, I can go with 5 maximum.

 

[KitanaVorr]

consulting detective for me

 

[Monster Zero]

Ok we have the following people who are interested in playing.

KitanaVorr
Krizzel
Krug
Jemal
Timothy


Who needs help building characters?

 

[KitanaVorr]

Ok we have the following people who are interested in playing.

KitanaVorr
Krizzel
Krug
Jemal
Timothy


Who needs help building characters?

Krizzel and I have the book so we'll be making the characters from there. Any rules before we start? Anything for stuff we might have to roll? etc?

 

[jaerdaph]

Thanks to Joe Bardales and his great "Chilling Tales" Horror Roleplaying website

Thanks! - I'm thrilled that you can use them

You can get the PDF version of these four templates on my Web site - go to the Library and look under the Restricted Collection.

Also, feel free to check out my Links page for some links to Victorian era roleplaying resources.

Chilling Tales Horror Roleplaying

Have fun guys!

Best,

 

[Monster Zero]

Here are the character building guidelines.

1. Characters will start at 1st Level and with a 28 point characteristic build.
2. Everyone will start with an extra feat. So thats 3 at first level. If you take the Offensive option you also get a weapon proficiency feat.
3. Rolls for income will be made by me after you build your character.
4. I will post a Victorian Era Firearms chart soon.
5. I am not going to make too much fuss about equipement. Your character can have what ever items that he/she could normally possess.
6. If you need a profession template that is not in the book or want a modified one just ask.
7. Post your characters on this thread.
8. Have FUN!

 

[Jemal]

who needs help with characters?
Well, seeing as how I don't have the CoC book that would be, um.. me. Just working on a character concept now.