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“You must pay the toll..”, echoed in a guttering growl. “Coppers minted by the Freemen of Vermont Republic.”, the small bag of antique coins clinked as they landed in the sarcophagus, “Dead Money for those beyond the threshold.”, Madeleine weighed her options for escape and calcu
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“Who is the informant, Teddy?!”, demanded the bruiser as his fat mass of knuckles crunched ribs, followed by a sickening cry. “I don’t, I don’t know what to tell you...”, there was clear panic in Teddy’s voice; raw desperation. “If I knew, I’d aGhTew!”, Teddy choked as this time
Nightborn Entitlement: Psyche Power over Spirit “Maggots, Michael. You’re eating maggots. How do they taste?” ― David, Lost Boys Psyche is the Nightborn Entitlement concerning the Power over Spirit. The Nightborn Lineages with Psyche in their Inheritance are the Bruxo, Draugr, Dr
Nightborn Entitlement: Carnal Power over Flesh “Do you know what it means to be loved by Death?... Do you know what it means to have Death know your name?” ― Anne Rice, Interview with the Vampire Carnal is the Nightborn Entitlement concerning the Power over Flesh. The Nightborn L
Nightborn Entitlement: Eternity Power over Time "I have crossed oceans of time to find you." ― B ram Stoker's Dracula Eternity is the Nightborn Entitlement concerning the Power over Time. The Nightborn Lineages with Eternity in their Inheritance are the Strix, Marra, Barabbas, an
Dominion: Power over Nature “In nature destruction has a purpose. It breaks down the weak and makes way for strong beings.” ― Jessica Marie Baumgartner, The Magic of Nature Dominion is the Nightborn Entitlement concerning the Powers over Nature. The Nightborn Lineages with Domini
Nocturne: Power over Darkness “IT’S possible for man to defend himself against threats from the outside, but those dangers that come from within—from man himself—are far more difficult to keep at bay.” ― Powers of Darkness: The Lost Version of Dracula Nocturne is the Nightborn En
Dialogue is a core gameplay mechanic in Nightborn, as the game is a narrative-driven roleplaying game. In the video above, you can see a sample of the dynamic dialogue system, which will be used to further quest objectives, learn world lore, uncover mysteries, purchase goods from
Dealing in Werewolf blood was always a risk. Sabine eyed the merchant-of-the-arcane in front of her. The woman was clearly sizing Sabine up. “Ten thousand cash, the artifacts we discussed, and you owe me a favor… a big favor,” the seller demanded. The vial flashed in her palm for
Above is a screenshot in-engine of Nightborn's Demo with numbered labels keyed to the explainers below. Nightborn is an RPG, with deep lore, various combat, puzzle, dialogue, stealth, and magic systems. The in-game interface is a utility to communicate these features and current
Fangs & Fury We are Animals. Some of us are closer to their primal nature than others. Then there are those who have more in common with the monsters in the dark than those who cling to the light. Werewolves and Therianthropes (Werecreatures of any animal affinity) have exist
“That is not dead which can eternal lie, And with strange aeons even death may die.” ― Lovecraft, The Nameless City The Orthodoxy is often seen as the most fanatical and militant of the Major Nightborn Factions, and its members would not have it any other way. They feel justified
Recently, Nightborn Fans have been going out of their way to share Nightborn and promote the game on various platforms and mediums. This has resulted in an organic surge in Wishlists on Steam and the Epic Games Store, Follows on Kickstarter, and mentions on some gaming blogs. I c
The gentleman in a Jester mask caroused through the festivities, bells jingling as he awkwardly attempted to mingle. The Host of the masquerade, a Carmilla Nightborn, observed his movements through the eyes of the cat shaped mask she wore. “He is distracted”, she thought, “he doe
Several revelers hypnotically dance and chant in mirthful delight to the beat of an eerie drum. A Nightborn Inquisitor carefully observes their peculiar behavior, noting the precision of their movements and light red glow to their eyes. “Fae Bewitchments”, the Vampire of the Stri
Unnatural mists cloak the dimly lit streets and a howl of wolves may be heard in the distance. In the nearby tavern. a group of Vampire Hunters huddle around a hearth, planning their next attack while trying to get warm. After deciding their next target, one of their company shov
The Bloodhound: A Detective & Bounty Hunter Nightborn society necessitates talented members with specialized skills to handle the various needs, eccentricities, and quirks of Supernatural existence. Vampires require secrecy, order & discipline among their kind, access to
Dreams & Dread Fairy Tales are simply stories to entertain or to have a moral, right? Right?!? Not in the Twisted Gothic setting of Nightborn; many of these tales have roots in real historic events, experiences, and cryptic warnings. Many of the details are muddled in the pub