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Lore &Legends
Dive into canon NPCs, iconic figures, and centuries of World of Darkness history — from Caine to Gehenna.
"I fear for my life, Crone. I fear the prophecy of Auriel, and my Children's lust for my blood. Tell me secret knowledge, that I might be powerful against my own."
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Whether you're a veteran storyteller or hearing about the World of Darkness for the first time, there's a path for you.
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Start here — learn about the gothic-punk universe of vampires, werewolves, mages, and more.
Explore the Setting →Love the Lore?
Dive into canon characters, faction histories, and centuries of dark mythology across the setting.
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Trace the history of the supernatural world from the First City through the modern nights.
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One World of Darkness is a fan-built hub for exploring the setting, finding your path into the hobby, connecting with community, and using practical tools — whether you play at a table, in a LARP, or just love the world.
Setting & World Guide
Discover the gothic-punk universe — vampires, werewolves, mages, wraiths, changelings, and the mortals caught between them.
Lore & Canon Characters
Explore canon NPCs, faction histories, and story resources drawn from hundreds of sourcebooks.
World of Darkness Timeline
Trace supernatural history from ancient nights to the modern era across every game line.
Character Sheets & Downloads
Tabletop and LARP character sheets for Vampire, Werewolf, Hunter — plus hundreds of pre-made characters.
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Find LARP and tabletop troupes near you, connect with players, and join a chronicle.
Rules & Game Resources
Rules references, quick-start guides, and practical tools for storytellers and players alike.
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Discover the Darkness
Iconic Characters of the World of Darkness
Meet Caine, Beckett, Lilith, Smiling Jack, Lucita, and Sascha Vykos — with art, timelines, and deep lore.
ExploreWhat Is the World of Darkness?
A gothic-punk universe where vampires, werewolves, mages, and stranger things hide among us. Start your journey here.
ExploreFrom the First City to the Final Nights
Trace the supernatural history of the setting — from Caine's curse through the Inquisition, the Anarch Revolt, and beyond.
ExploreHighlighted Troupes
Standalone Characters
System
Darkness Emergent
Los Angeles, California, United States
Darkness Emergent is a BNS Global Larp Premium Game Experience with games in LA, Vegas, Chicago, and more! DarknessEmergent.com for more information.
Undying Crescent
New Orleans, LA, United States
A modern gothic horror chronicle, using the Laws of the Night 5E, set in New Orleans, blending political intrigue, personal tragedy, and occult mystery. Players navigate a city haunted by the sins of the past and stalked by ancient powers, where every alliance is fragile and the darkness hides more than just monsters.
Cursed Blood: Fractured Legacy
Denver, CO, United States
Cursed Blood: Fractured Legacy is a Vampire; the Masquerade LARP troupe based out of Denver, CO and ran using the current Laws of the Night V5 rules from By Night Studios. Our game is set in a city in strife, with the vampires of the Camarilla, the Anarchs, and the Church of Caine locked in a struggle for dominance, while FIRSTLIGHT moves against the Kindred by daylight. Meanwhile, a new enemy has revealed itself; has the monstrous Sabbat actually returned, or is some other foe using the Sword of Caine’s dire infamy to sow fear and discord? Join us for Cursed Blood: Fractured Legacy!
Ft. Myers By Night: City of Palms
Fort Myers, FL, United States
Ft. Myers By Night is a Vampire: the Masquerade LARP troupe that meets the first Saturday of each month. The story revolves around the city's kindred and their political drama as a newly formed Camarilla domain.
Orlando by Night
Orlando, Florida, United States
Orlando is a city reborn in ash and lies. A year after the Hunters scorched its Kindred from existence, the Second Inquisition prowled empty streets, deceived by ghosts in the dark—phantoms sent to mislead. Believing their purge complete, they left behind only bones. Into this vacuum crept the Anarchs, seizing Clermont in blood and fire, only to be met by shadows deeper still. From the wreckage, the Camarilla emerged—cunning, fractured, and led by the enigmatic Prince Eugene Babbage. Through illusion and whispered diplomacy, they forged a fragile peace with their Anarch rivals, a pact sealed not in trust but in terror of awakening the Inquisition again. Now, the city calls to Kindred across the night: a place of promise and peril, where power lies waiting—but the cost of claiming it may be written in blood.
Practical Tools
Sheets, Rules & Resources
Everything you need to create characters, reference rules, and prepare for your next session — tabletop or LARP.
Character Sheets
Vampire, Werewolf, Hunter — tabletop and LARP. Plus hundreds of pre-made characters.
Browse SheetsRules & Resources
Rules references, quick-start guides, errata, and community tools.
View ResourcesPre-Made Characters
Ready-to-play characters at various experience levels — perfect for one-shots or new players.
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Site Updates
Character Sheets Hub — TT & LARPMar 5, 2026
With thanks to Mr. Gone, we now have a full Character Sheet section for Tabletop and LARP! V5, W5, H5 tabletop sheets plus Laws of the Night and MET Legacy LARP sheets — all in one place.
~300 Pre-Made MET Characters Now OnlineFeb 28, 2026
Ready-to-play MET character sheets are now available in the Resources section! Browse by clan, generation, focus, and XP level — download and jump straight into the game.
MET Character Sheets OnlineFeb 20, 2026
Downloadable MET character sheets are now available! Clan sheets, general tools, and more for Mind's Eye Theatre LARP systems.
Character Creation ImprovementsFeb 10, 2026
Character creation now independent of troupes. Create your favorite character concepts and then transfer it to your troupe/game for approvals by your storyteller team.
Troupe MapJan 25, 2026
Troupes page now has a MAP feature. Even if you don't plan on using this site for character management, we encourage all troupes to be findable here.
Community GrowthFeb 15, 2026
Over 600 players and more than 200 characters online! Check out the stats page to see how the community is growing.
Featured NPCs in LoreMar 5, 2026
Explore detailed profiles for iconic World of Darkness figures — Caine, Beckett, Lilith, Smiling Jack, Lucita de Aragón, and Sascha Vykos. Complete with art galleries, timelines, and artist credits.
Lore SectionJan 15, 2026
Explore canon NPCs from hundreds of World of Darkness sourcebooks. Search, filter by clan, sect, or sourcebook.
Direct Messaging Now LiveJan 5, 2026
Send private messages to other players directly from their profile! Friending capability coming soon.
Play Darkness Emergent? Join the Troupe and indicate which events you have attended! Future character management here (after Los Angeles).