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Character Backstory Builder

Not every backstory needs to be fully formed at session zero — leave room to discover things in play. A few prompts to get started:
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Character Creation Basics
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Character Backstory Builder
Not every backstory needs to be fully formed at session zero — leave room to discover things in play. A few prompts to get started:
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Character Creation Basics
Characters are built with standard V5 rules, adjusted for Athens in 1242 CE. Storytellers should feel free to adjust any of this.
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Clan Options
All clans present in Greece in 1242 CE are playable, subject to Storyteller approval — several bloodlines below are unique to this era and region. Disciplines and Banes shown are dark-ages versions an
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Coterie Types
The Coterie types found in the Vampire corebook work fine for Dark Ages games — nothing wrong with them at all. Some, like the Vehme (protectors of the Masquerade), may not exist yet in this era. Othe
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Loresheets
This is a name-and-source index of loresheets available in the character creator — not every entry is necessarily era-appropriate for 1242 CE Athens, so check with your Storyteller, especially for any
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Player Options
The three big mechanical choices for your character, dark-ages-flavored:
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