It’s been a while but the urge to write is back so here we go!
Next February is DunDraCon 42 in California and this year I’ve decided to run one of my all time favorite RPG’s, Blades in the Dark. Here is the event description to whet your appetite.
Night����s Shroud
A reclusive widow, a grand masquerade, a priceless relic; sounds like the ideal score for you and your crew of scoundrels! You have the perfect plan, what could go wrong?
The Lady Evelyn Mandalay is throwing an exclusive masquerade ball in honor of the anniversary of her late husband����s untimely death. Doskvol����s most influential citizens will be attending the event being held at the Mandalay estate, Blackchapel Hall. On display will be many of the late Lord Mandalay����s most valuable treasures, including the legendary scepter known as the Shrouded Eye. The relic of an ancient era, the Shrouded Eye is rumored to possess supernatural powers including placing a curse on those that dare use it.
You and your crew of shadows don����t care much about curses or magical powers. You����re much more interested in the smoky, fist-sized diamond on the scepter and the fact that stealing it will finally make you square with Lord Scurlock. Of course, you����re not the only thieves in the city and the Blackchapel Gala is a target too tempting to pass up. Don����t worry though, you and your crew have the skills and the perfect plan to execute the heist of the century!
Blades in the Dark��is a tabletop role-playing game about a crew of daring scoundrels seeking their fortunes on the haunted streets of an industrial-fantasy city. There are heists, chases, occult mysteries, dangerous bargains, bloody skirmishes, and, above all, riches to be had ���� if you����re bold enough to seize them. You and your crew must thrive amidst the threats of rival gangs, powerful noble families, vengeful ghosts, the Bluecoats of the city watch, and the siren song of your scoundrel����s own vices. Will you rise to power in the criminal underworld? What are you willing to do to get to the top?
Characters and dice provided by the gamemaster. The system is easy to learn and those unfamiliar with the system are encouraged to come and play. If you����re a fan of heist movies and video games like Thief and Dishonored you����ll love Blades in the Dark!
Stay tuned for more information. Hope to see some of you there!
