Welcome to Hull by Night! (Patreon)

Good evening, my lovely captives! I mean, players! Welcome to our first session of Hull by Night! I'm so glad you could make it. Don't mind the ropes and duct tape - it's just a little security measure I've invested in to make sure none of you escape this time. I know what you're thinking - 'Why are we tied to our chairs? Is this some kind of twisted vampire roleplaying game?' - and the answer is yes, of course it is!

Now, before we begin, let me introduce myself. I am the undead footballer's wife known as Chardonnay Cheltenham, and I have a tragic backstory involving a botched liposuction and a failed reality show. But let's not dwell on that - tonight is about you and your characters!

As you can see, your character sheets are duct-taped to your foreheads, so you won't be able to see them until I remove the tape. It's all part of the immersive experience! And speaking of immersion, I've spent the entire night baking for the occasion. I've got scones, crumpets, and even a few blood-filled cupcakes for our more... carnivorous players.

And last but not least, I have a special surprise for everyone - dice in the shape of fish, crafted from actual Hull fish! Don't worry, they've been sanitized... mostly.

So, are you ready to delve into the dark and exciting world of Hull by Night?

Excellent! I can see the excitement in your eyes, even though they're currently obscured by character sheets. Now, before we begin, let's take a moment to review the rules of the game. Rule number one: don't try to escape. The ropes are strong, and I've invested heavily in extra security measures. Rule number two: no cheating. I have eyes everywhere, and if I catch you fudging your rolls, there will be consequences. Rule number three: have fun! Remember, this is a game, and it's meant to be enjoyed.

Now, let's remove those character sheets, shall we? Oh, look at those lovely faces! And your character sheets are just as lovely, I'm sure. What's that? You can't read them? Oh, don't worry, I used a special ink that only shows up under moonlight. It's all part of the mystery!

And speaking of mystery, let me set the scene for you. You're all members of the local vampire community in Hull, and you've just received word of a new cult in town. They're preaching some kind of ascension to a higher plane of existence, and they're attracting a disturbing number of mortals and vampires alike. Naturally, this is a threat to the Masquerade, and it's up to you to investigate.

But first, let's roll for initiative! And to make things more interesting, let's do it blindfolded. Yes, blindfolded! I'll spin you around a few times, and then you can roll your fish-shaped dice. Don't worry if you hit your neighbour; they're vampires, they can take it.

Oh, this is going to be so much fun! I can feel it in my bones—what's left of them, anyway. Let's get started, my lovelies!

So, what type of vampire will you be roleplaying? Please tell me in the comments.