Skip to content

World of darkness

World of darkness

Dark FantasyHorror
Pages
421
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

The World of Darkness presents a gothic-punk vision of our modern world, where supernatural creatures like vampires, werewolves, and mages secretly exist among humanity. Players navigate a shadowy society filled with ancient conspiracies, moral ambiguities, and constant threats. This setting explores themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for survival in a world where true monsters often wear human faces.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkMysteriousGrittyAtmospheric
Morally GreySecret Identity

Genres

Dark Fantasy Horror Urban Fantasy

Authors

C
Chuck Wendig

Charles David Wendig (born April 22, 1976) is an American author, comic book writer, screenwriter, and blogger. He is best known for his online blog Terribleminds, for his 2015 Star Wars novel trilogy Aftermath, the first book of which debuted at #4 on The New York Times Best Seller list and #4 on USA Today's best seller list, for which series he created the character of marshal Cobb Vanth. Wendig has additionally written comics for Dark Circle Comics, Dynamite Entertainment, Marvel Comics, and...

G
Greg Stolze

Greg Stolze is an author known for his work in horror and role-playing games. His bibliography includes "Whispers from the Abyss Vol.2," "Whispers from the Abyss," "Golden Comeback," "Godlike," and "Elevator to the Netherworld."

Frequently asked questions

  • Is World of Darkness a standalone book?

    This book serves as a core rulebook for a tabletop role-playing game, providing the foundational setting and mechanics. It is designed to be a starting point for campaigns rather than a narrative with a definitive ending.

  • How does this book relate to other World of Darkness titles?

    This edition is a reboot of the original World of Darkness setting, offering a streamlined and modernized approach to its established lore and creatures. It provides a unified system that can be expanded upon with various creature-specific supplements like Vampire: The Requiem or Werewolf: The Forsaken.

  • What makes this edition different from previous World of Darkness versions?

    This version introduces the Storytelling System, a new set of core mechanics intended to be more flexible and accessible than the systems used in earlier iterations. It focuses on personal horror and moral ambiguity, allowing for a broader range of character concepts and campaign styles.