Dresden Files Las Vegas PBP
What is this?
This is a Dresden Files RPG campaign set in the city of Las Vegas after the Changes book of the Dresden Files series. I was inspired to do this after reading through the preview of the Paranet Papers which provided all of the details on Las Vegas.
Can I play?
Absolutely, in fact I’m hoping to get four players who can give. However I do have two requirements for anyone looking to play in the campaign. First, please have a copy of the Dresden Files RPG book Your Story which will include all of the rules you’ll need to know in order to play the game. Second, please download the preview chapter of the Paranet Papers which provides all of the information about Las Vegas.
Character Submission Guidelines
Anyone can express an interest in the game, but whatever you do don’t submit a character concept. I’ll choose players from those who are interested and we’ll work out the characters then. I will let you all know that this though, this will be a Chest Deep campaign so you’ll have plenty of options when it comes time to create your characters.
Posting requirements
In an ideal world I'd like people to post once per day, but I realize that isn't always possible.
Three things you should know about Las Vegas.
1) The Unseelie Accords are not binding there. Yeah.
2) The White Council rarely sets foot there because of the inherent senses of wrongness about the place.
3) There is a presence that dwells beneath Las Vegas channeling the power of the collective sins of the city into, this is the price it demands in order to maintain the seal on something far worse. The last time the seal failed the surrounding area was scorched into a desolate ruin. We call it Death Valley.
For the moment I've included some information about all of the major themes/threats, faces, and places. Notice there's still plenty of room for us to tweak Las Vegas to add our own creative touches, which is quite nice. I'll wait a week before choosing players just to give folks plenty of time to check their schedules.
Themes/ThreatsTheme: City of Sin
Aspect: Nobody Escapes Temptation
The Idea: Regardless of its source, Sin City is fill of temptations tailored to your every desire- sex, money, fame, even doing good. You can't walk down the street without rolling the dice.
Theme: Big Risks, Big Rewards
Aspect: All In or Not At All
The Idea: The bets the city cares about are the last few bucks in your pocket that separate you from homelessness, or the raid on the vampire den that your entire cadre goes on, knowing it could be the trap that gets you all killed.
Threat: Chaos In the Dragon’s Wake
Aspect: Unavoidable Collateral Damage
The Idea: The Dragon used to keep things under a perverse kind of control. Accepting that a certain amount of in-fighting was necessary, he did a good job of providing an adequate supply of sin to the demon without letting the fight break out into the streets. Now that the head has been cut off the beast, there's no telling how ugly it's going to get; the worst par is that the victims of these fights are everyday people being swindled, sold, and sometimes slaughtered as part of the factions' disputes.
FacesName: Corin “Big Corey” Skavis
High Concept: White Court Marketing Maven
Motivation: I will control Wanderland at any cost.
Face of: The Strip
Name: Nelson “The Mutt” Brinks
High Concept: White Court Vampire Bouncer
Motivation: To find a way out of this life, one way or another.
Face of: The Lucky Penny
Name: Arlene Ghorbani
High Concept: The Hand of Ishtar
Motivation: I will cleanse this valley of its stink, as Ishtar commands.
Face of: The Hanging Garden
Name: Kenneth Mayeda
High Concept: Ishtar’s Ad Man
Motivation: Ishtar’s rise, by any means necessary.
Face of: Industrial Road
Name: Fortunato
High Concept: Goblin Guardian of Wanderland
Motivation: To keep Wanderland fair and honest, no matter what the cost.
Face of: Wanderland
Name: Brianna
High Concept: Elven Ranger (For Real)
Motivation: To show the Seelie Court just how effective I can be, despite them.
Face of: The Springs Preserve
Name: The Ice Queen
High Concept: Servant of Winter
Motivation: To put Winter in position for a big move.
Face of: Chaos in the Dragon’s Wake
Name: Silk
High Concept: Psychomancer With A Heart of Gold
Motivation: To find another way to stem her powers before it’s too late.
Face of: Club Xanadu
Name: Orpheus
High Concept: Underground Alchemist and Somniomancer
Motivation: To own the dreams of everyone in Vegas.
Face of: The Tunnels.
Name: Alexander Harrowmont
High Concept: Chronicler of Lost Lore, Cataloger of the Aracne, Servant of the Secret Fire, and Lord of the Stacks
Motivation: To establish myself as a wizard the arcane world will notice.
Face of: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Name: Moira
High Concept: Kinetomancer Circus Aerialist
Motivation: To keep the members of the Cirque protected, hidden, and unaligned.
Face of: The Freemont Street Experience
Name: Daniel Smith
High Concept: Faithful Medium
Motivation: I must free my wife from the shades that darken her.
Face of: Big Risks, Big Rewards
Name: Katrina Morrison
High Concept: Red Court Enthralled Executive
Motivation: I must find the next fix.
Face of: Summerlin Country Club
Name: Patricia Ruiz-Borges
High Concept: Crusading Do-Gooder
Motivation: To help all the oppressed and equalize opportunities for all.
Face of: Synecdoche
Name: Julio Trevizo
High Concept: McCarran Airport Security Guard
Motivation: To keep myself alive.
Face of: McCarran International Airport
Name: Ryan Rutland
High Concept: Bathroom Attendant Mogul
Motivation: To keep himself useful, to everyone, all the time.
Face of: Big Risks, Big Rewards
Name: Sergeant Stella Andrews
High Concept: Head of LVPD Special Vice Squad
Motivation: To show the powerful and corrupt that no one is above the law.
Face of: City of Sin
Name: Tommy Fieracelli
High Concept: Boss of the Uccisori Della Ombra
Motivation: Keep mortals in charge of Vegas,
Face of: Chaos in the Dragon’s Wake
Name: Charon
High Concept: Enforcer of The Venetian Canals
Motivation: No Idea Honestly
Face of: The Venetian Canals
Name: The Cowboy
High Concept: Spirit of Carnage
Motivation: To keep everyone fighting.
Face of: Kiel Ranch
PlacesName: The Strip
Threat: The Neon Gaze Also Stares Into You
Face: Corin Skavis
Name: The Venetian Canals
Theme: Deals Within Deals Within Deals
Face: Charon
Name: The Hanging Garden
Theme: The Seat of Ishtar
Face: Arlene Ghorbani
Name: The Lucky Penny
Theme: The Weight of Inevitability
Face: Nelson “The Mutt” Brinks.
Name: The Freemont Street Experience
Theme: You never know who you’ll run into.
Face: Moira
Name: McCarren International Airport
Threat: Horrors Under Lock and Key
Face: JulioTrevizo
Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Threat: The Scent of Easy Prey
Face: Alexander Harrowmont
Name: Synedoche
Theme: An Oasis of Culture
Face: Patricia Ruiz-Borges
Name: Club Xanadu
Theme: Excess and Abandon
Face: Silk
Name: Kiel Ranch
Threat: Untamed Dark Energy
Face: The Cowboy
Name: The Springs
Theme: Water in the Desert
Face: Brianna
Name: Summerlin Country Club
Threat: Lethal, Crooked Schemes
Face: Kattrina Morrison
Name: Industrial Road
Theme: Everything you need…for a price.
Face: Kenneth Mayeda
Name: The Tunnels
Threat: The Shadows Do Not Welcome You
Face: Orpheus
Name: Wanderland
Theme: Always on Level Ground
Face: Fortunato
The Balance of PowerThe Status Quo
What is the mundane status quo?
The dragon’s passing has gone unnoticed by most mortals living in Las Vegas, but that is slowly changing. As the delicate balance the dragon had maintained begins teetering towards chaos all the strip shows and free buffets in the world won’t be able to distract them from the war going on all around them.
What is the supernatural status quo?
With a major power vacuum opening up in the city virtually every faction is moving to fill the void left by the Red Court.
Movers and Shakers
Who is In the Know? The White Court, The Winter Court, Wyldfae, The Summer Court, LVPD Special Vice Unit, Some Mafia Families, Servants of Ishatr, The Cowboy
Who is In the Dark? LVPD, Human Traffickers, Criminals
Who Wants to Maintain the Status Quo? Red Court Flunkies, Human Traffickers, Wyldfae
Who Wants to Rock the Boat? Winter Court, Servants of Ishtar, LVPD Special Vice Unit, Summer Court, The Cowboy
My Games
Dresden Files RPG- Dumb Luck
Playing Phillip Hess in Motor City Blues
GM of M&M "And Justice For All."
GM of Dresden Files Low Life
GM of Star Wars Sagas Into the Unknown
GM of Star Wars Sagas Lost Hope- Concluded
GM of Star Wars Sagas the Dark Times- Concluded.
GM of Star Wars Sagas Jabba's Palace- Concluded due to injury.
Bart Allen/ The Flash in M&M Metropolis- Concluded.
Koyi Disturbances in the Force- Concluded.
Jessup Owlbeard Forge of the Dawn Titan- Withdrawn due to injury.
Sal Mander In the Shadow of Zeus- Concluded.
Zevoto in Out in the Black- Withdrawn due to injury.
GM of Wyvern Watch
Berru Secune in Rise of the Jedi
Posts
Good to see you. I'm not familiar with this system but I'll look at. Best of luck either way.
Dresden Files RPG- Dumb Luck
Playing Phillip Hess in Motor City Blues
GM of Dresden Files Low Life
GM of Star Wars Sagas Into the Unknown
GM of Star Wars Sagas Lost Hope- Concluded
GM of Star Wars Sagas the Dark Times- Concluded.
GM of Star Wars Sagas Jabba's Palace- Concluded due to injury.
Bart Allen/ The Flash in M&M Metropolis- Concluded.
Koyi Disturbances in the Force- Concluded.
Jessup Owlbeard Forge of the Dawn Titan- Withdrawn due to injury.
Sal Mander In the Shadow of Zeus- Concluded.
Zevoto in Out in the Black- Withdrawn due to injury.
GM of Wyvern Watch
Berru Secune in Rise of the Jedi
Yeah...I think we need to turn you onto the Dresden Files.
Dresden Files RPG- Dumb Luck
Playing Phillip Hess in Motor City Blues
GM of Dresden Files Low Life
GM of Star Wars Sagas Into the Unknown
GM of Star Wars Sagas Lost Hope- Concluded
GM of Star Wars Sagas the Dark Times- Concluded.
GM of Star Wars Sagas Jabba's Palace- Concluded due to injury.
Bart Allen/ The Flash in M&M Metropolis- Concluded.
Koyi Disturbances in the Force- Concluded.
Jessup Owlbeard Forge of the Dawn Titan- Withdrawn due to injury.
Sal Mander In the Shadow of Zeus- Concluded.
Zevoto in Out in the Black- Withdrawn due to injury.
GM of Wyvern Watch
Berru Secune in Rise of the Jedi
Should we float character ideas at all (not making them, just ideas) or wait until you pick players? E: read that line wrong. woooops
Dresden Files RPG- Dumb Luck
Playing Phillip Hess in Motor City Blues
GM of Dresden Files Low Life
GM of Star Wars Sagas Into the Unknown
GM of Star Wars Sagas Lost Hope- Concluded
GM of Star Wars Sagas the Dark Times- Concluded.
GM of Star Wars Sagas Jabba's Palace- Concluded due to injury.
Bart Allen/ The Flash in M&M Metropolis- Concluded.
Koyi Disturbances in the Force- Concluded.
Jessup Owlbeard Forge of the Dawn Titan- Withdrawn due to injury.
Sal Mander In the Shadow of Zeus- Concluded.
Zevoto in Out in the Black- Withdrawn due to injury.
GM of Wyvern Watch
Berru Secune in Rise of the Jedi
That's cool, at this phase I'm just looking for people to express an interest. After a week I'll choose four players from among those who have expressed an interest.
Dresden Files RPG- Dumb Luck
Playing Phillip Hess in Motor City Blues
GM of Dresden Files Low Life
GM of Star Wars Sagas Into the Unknown
GM of Star Wars Sagas Lost Hope- Concluded
GM of Star Wars Sagas the Dark Times- Concluded.
GM of Star Wars Sagas Jabba's Palace- Concluded due to injury.
Bart Allen/ The Flash in M&M Metropolis- Concluded.
Koyi Disturbances in the Force- Concluded.
Jessup Owlbeard Forge of the Dawn Titan- Withdrawn due to injury.
Sal Mander In the Shadow of Zeus- Concluded.
Zevoto in Out in the Black- Withdrawn due to injury.
GM of Wyvern Watch
Berru Secune in Rise of the Jedi
Indeed he has. Vegas seems to attract all the best folks.
Dresden Files RPG- Dumb Luck
Playing Phillip Hess in Motor City Blues
GM of Dresden Files Low Life
GM of Star Wars Sagas Into the Unknown
GM of Star Wars Sagas Lost Hope- Concluded
GM of Star Wars Sagas the Dark Times- Concluded.
GM of Star Wars Sagas Jabba's Palace- Concluded due to injury.
Bart Allen/ The Flash in M&M Metropolis- Concluded.
Koyi Disturbances in the Force- Concluded.
Jessup Owlbeard Forge of the Dawn Titan- Withdrawn due to injury.
Sal Mander In the Shadow of Zeus- Concluded.
Zevoto in Out in the Black- Withdrawn due to injury.
GM of Wyvern Watch
Berru Secune in Rise of the Jedi
Imagine my surprise when she asked for my six shooter.
!signup
I might have to pick up this RPG.
Because this already looks awesome.
Dresden Files RPG- Dumb Luck
Playing Phillip Hess in Motor City Blues
GM of Dresden Files Low Life
GM of Star Wars Sagas Into the Unknown
GM of Star Wars Sagas Lost Hope- Concluded
GM of Star Wars Sagas the Dark Times- Concluded.
GM of Star Wars Sagas Jabba's Palace- Concluded due to injury.
Bart Allen/ The Flash in M&M Metropolis- Concluded.
Koyi Disturbances in the Force- Concluded.
Jessup Owlbeard Forge of the Dawn Titan- Withdrawn due to injury.
Sal Mander In the Shadow of Zeus- Concluded.
Zevoto in Out in the Black- Withdrawn due to injury.
GM of Wyvern Watch
Berru Secune in Rise of the Jedi
They tried to bury us. They didn't know that we were seeds. 2018 Midterms. Get your shit together.
Dresden Files RPG- Dumb Luck
Playing Phillip Hess in Motor City Blues
GM of Dresden Files Low Life
GM of Star Wars Sagas Into the Unknown
GM of Star Wars Sagas Lost Hope- Concluded
GM of Star Wars Sagas the Dark Times- Concluded.
GM of Star Wars Sagas Jabba's Palace- Concluded due to injury.
Bart Allen/ The Flash in M&M Metropolis- Concluded.
Koyi Disturbances in the Force- Concluded.
Jessup Owlbeard Forge of the Dawn Titan- Withdrawn due to injury.
Sal Mander In the Shadow of Zeus- Concluded.
Zevoto in Out in the Black- Withdrawn due to injury.
GM of Wyvern Watch
Berru Secune in Rise of the Jedi
Dresden Files RPG- Dumb Luck
Playing Phillip Hess in Motor City Blues
GM of Dresden Files Low Life
GM of Star Wars Sagas Into the Unknown
GM of Star Wars Sagas Lost Hope- Concluded
GM of Star Wars Sagas the Dark Times- Concluded.
GM of Star Wars Sagas Jabba's Palace- Concluded due to injury.
Bart Allen/ The Flash in M&M Metropolis- Concluded.
Koyi Disturbances in the Force- Concluded.
Jessup Owlbeard Forge of the Dawn Titan- Withdrawn due to injury.
Sal Mander In the Shadow of Zeus- Concluded.
Zevoto in Out in the Black- Withdrawn due to injury.
GM of Wyvern Watch
Berru Secune in Rise of the Jedi
Dresden Files RPG- Dumb Luck
Playing Phillip Hess in Motor City Blues
GM of Dresden Files Low Life
GM of Star Wars Sagas Into the Unknown
GM of Star Wars Sagas Lost Hope- Concluded
GM of Star Wars Sagas the Dark Times- Concluded.
GM of Star Wars Sagas Jabba's Palace- Concluded due to injury.
Bart Allen/ The Flash in M&M Metropolis- Concluded.
Koyi Disturbances in the Force- Concluded.
Jessup Owlbeard Forge of the Dawn Titan- Withdrawn due to injury.
Sal Mander In the Shadow of Zeus- Concluded.
Zevoto in Out in the Black- Withdrawn due to injury.
GM of Wyvern Watch
Berru Secune in Rise of the Jedi
Poker/Vegas parttimer, occult nerd, Dresden megafan, giant fan of the fate game family. Would love to play. This is basically tailored for me.
I host a podcast about movies.
Nah. I've just been reading my three favorite Dresden Files books while I wait to get all the extra inspiration I'll need.
Dresden Files RPG- Dumb Luck
Playing Phillip Hess in Motor City Blues
GM of Dresden Files Low Life
GM of Star Wars Sagas Into the Unknown
GM of Star Wars Sagas Lost Hope- Concluded
GM of Star Wars Sagas the Dark Times- Concluded.
GM of Star Wars Sagas Jabba's Palace- Concluded due to injury.
Bart Allen/ The Flash in M&M Metropolis- Concluded.
Koyi Disturbances in the Force- Concluded.
Jessup Owlbeard Forge of the Dawn Titan- Withdrawn due to injury.
Sal Mander In the Shadow of Zeus- Concluded.
Zevoto in Out in the Black- Withdrawn due to injury.
GM of Wyvern Watch
Berru Secune in Rise of the Jedi
Seriously, books 7-12 alone each had at least one amazing scene I don't know that I could cut.
Dresden Files RPG- Dumb Luck
Playing Phillip Hess in Motor City Blues
GM of Dresden Files Low Life
GM of Star Wars Sagas Into the Unknown
GM of Star Wars Sagas Lost Hope- Concluded
GM of Star Wars Sagas the Dark Times- Concluded.
GM of Star Wars Sagas Jabba's Palace- Concluded due to injury.
Bart Allen/ The Flash in M&M Metropolis- Concluded.
Koyi Disturbances in the Force- Concluded.
Jessup Owlbeard Forge of the Dawn Titan- Withdrawn due to injury.
Sal Mander In the Shadow of Zeus- Concluded.
Zevoto in Out in the Black- Withdrawn due to injury.
GM of Wyvern Watch
Berru Secune in Rise of the Jedi
I host a podcast about movies.
Dresden Files RPG- Dumb Luck
Playing Phillip Hess in Motor City Blues
GM of Dresden Files Low Life
GM of Star Wars Sagas Into the Unknown
GM of Star Wars Sagas Lost Hope- Concluded
GM of Star Wars Sagas the Dark Times- Concluded.
GM of Star Wars Sagas Jabba's Palace- Concluded due to injury.
Bart Allen/ The Flash in M&M Metropolis- Concluded.
Koyi Disturbances in the Force- Concluded.
Jessup Owlbeard Forge of the Dawn Titan- Withdrawn due to injury.
Sal Mander In the Shadow of Zeus- Concluded.
Zevoto in Out in the Black- Withdrawn due to injury.
GM of Wyvern Watch
Berru Secune in Rise of the Jedi
jdarksun
arcanis the impotent
Optimuszed
Delmain
Welcome to Las Vegas.
Once I get a response from everyone indicating they are still interested we can get started on character creation.
Dresden Files RPG- Dumb Luck
Playing Phillip Hess in Motor City Blues
GM of Dresden Files Low Life
GM of Star Wars Sagas Into the Unknown
GM of Star Wars Sagas Lost Hope- Concluded
GM of Star Wars Sagas the Dark Times- Concluded.
GM of Star Wars Sagas Jabba's Palace- Concluded due to injury.
Bart Allen/ The Flash in M&M Metropolis- Concluded.
Koyi Disturbances in the Force- Concluded.
Jessup Owlbeard Forge of the Dawn Titan- Withdrawn due to injury.
Sal Mander In the Shadow of Zeus- Concluded.
Zevoto in Out in the Black- Withdrawn due to injury.
GM of Wyvern Watch
Berru Secune in Rise of the Jedi
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I'll start looking at some character stuff.
They tried to bury us. They didn't know that we were seeds. 2018 Midterms. Get your shit together.
Also keep in mind the White Council rarely sets foot in Las Vegas. As that is the case anyone with the high concept Warden of Las Vegas will have a huge neon target on their back. I applaud those who give me such easy ways to put their characters in the crosshairs, but I do want to give fair warning.
Las Vegas is also a haven for minor talents, those who have violated the laws of magic, Wyldfae, and other misfits.
The White Court is also big here and various Houses are represented to varying degrees.
Dresden Files RPG- Dumb Luck
Playing Phillip Hess in Motor City Blues
GM of Dresden Files Low Life
GM of Star Wars Sagas Into the Unknown
GM of Star Wars Sagas Lost Hope- Concluded
GM of Star Wars Sagas the Dark Times- Concluded.
GM of Star Wars Sagas Jabba's Palace- Concluded due to injury.
Bart Allen/ The Flash in M&M Metropolis- Concluded.
Koyi Disturbances in the Force- Concluded.
Jessup Owlbeard Forge of the Dawn Titan- Withdrawn due to injury.
Sal Mander In the Shadow of Zeus- Concluded.
Zevoto in Out in the Black- Withdrawn due to injury.
GM of Wyvern Watch
Berru Secune in Rise of the Jedi