The vampires of Melbourne have once more cast out a despot from their city. Baron Leo and his clan of thugs and rebels have been driven out as have others before him, leaving the Kindred without laws nor masters.
But the ashes of the past stir as old powers that once ruled the nights of the World's Most Liveable City hunger to reclaim what was once theirs. The Kindred will need to be cunning, clever, and cruel if they wish to maintain their liberty.
Premise
Midnight in Melbourne: Wages of Sin is a casual live-action roleplay set in Melbourne's vampire society based on the world of Vampire: the Masquerade. No experience with the setting or with roleplaying is necessary, but a session of Dungeons & Dragons, improv theatre sports, or a murder mystery party is somewhere close to what you can expect.
This event follows from our last, but it is not necessary to have played it nor any of our other events to enjoy this one (players who have attended previous events may be able to play characters from them with approval). No experience with the game's system is necessary (a very simple custom system will be in play).
This event focuses on tense diplomacy between parties with no reason to trust each other, and the gathering of a storm built on madness and magic.
Attire and Costuming
It is recommended to "dress like a vampire." Your style of dress will determine which faction you will be cast into:
- The decadent Clan Toreador are artistic and stylish. Costumes of a flamboyant, beautiful, elegant, or sexual nature will be cast here.
- The predatory Ministry are a cult that exploits the vulnerable. Costumes that are clerical, monastic, mysterious, or serious may be cast here.
- The secretive Nosferatu are monstrous of appearance, but respected for their knowledge and insight. Costumes that are scary, creepy, hideous, or disgusting will be cast here.
- The feral Clan Gangrel are wild and animalistic. Costumes that are rural, dirty, bestial, or savage will be cast here.
- The sorcerous House and Clan Tremere are a highly disciplined lodge of warlocks. Costumes of an esoteric, legal, business, or occult style may be cast here.
Media to consider when dressing include many classic vampire films and TV shows including Interview With The Vampire, Blade, The Lost Boys, From Dusk Til Dawn, True Blood, Twilight, Underworld, Angel, and (probably most accurately) What We Do In The Shadows.
Please avoid weapon props, especially those that look realistic.
Notes and Disclaimers
Tickets: Tickets will only be refunded up to one day before the event (eventbrite fees paid by buyer) or if the event is cancelled. Limited tickets may be available at the door for $40 (cash only). We apologise in advance for any inconvenience.
Content: Midnight in Melbourne is for mature audiences and contains themes of horror, crime, exploitation, and violation. Safety tools for safe roleplay are in use, but some content and performances may be confronting for some participants. Attendees must be over 18 years.
Accessibility and Inclusion: Midnight in Melbourne is LGBTQIA+ inclusive. Unfortunately, bathroom facilities are not accessible in this venue due to stairs. Attendees are required to adhere to laws and regulations as specified by Talk To Me bar and Liquor Licensing Victoria.
To find out more, you can find Midnight in Melbourne on Facebook or can join our discord server at https://discord.gg/JW9UMYZPv4
Midnight in Melbourne is created on the lands of the Kulin Nation.
