MET LARP SRD

Mortals are often chosen for the Embrace from the ranks of the elite. As a result, some vampires can claim a particular distinction from their breathing days: whether a prominent career in music or art, or a birthright within a royal or exceptionally wealthy family. Fame fades over the years, and is therefore normally the province of younger vampires. A player portraying an older vampire with this background must justify to the Storyteller the reasons that her character is still well known and recognizable to mortal society.

When purchasing Fame, decide why your character is famous. The number of dots purchased in this background determines the range of the character’s mortal acclaim. For example, a painter with 1 dot of Fame might be known only within artistic circles, while an actor with 5 dots of Fame would be a nationally known celebrity.

When you interact with mortals who recognize your character’s Fame, you may add +5 to any non-supernatural Social challenges. Additionally, NPCs will often give you favors, assist you without question, and grant you the benefit of the doubt. For example, a famous celebrity will not have difficulty getting a private room, borrowing someone’s car, or convincing people in a hotel that the strange things they saw were just scenes being filmed for a new horror movie.

Note that when you call on your Fame to help you, the circumstances will quickly become common knowledge among your sphere of acclaim. If a famous painter asks for a free ride home from the airport, it will make the news and, people will speculate about her reasons for needing the ride.

Fame ranges: • Local scene •• City ••• State •••• Adjoining states/region ••••• Entire country

High levels of Fame can be disruptive to a chronicle. Storytellers should regulate the Fame background as they feel appropriate for their setting.