Vampire: the Masquerade - The Prince

When it comes to ruling a city, there can be only one. The Prince is the highest ranking authority in any Camarilla city and their words are, for the most part law.
But how does one attain this status, and what is required? What are the prices you pay, and is it really worth it?
In this first part of a series, I will discus princedom within the Camarilla, how it might manifest, where they may find their power sources, and how each clan within the Ivory Tower might fare at the job!
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Vampire: the Masquerade Prelude
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[@D--FENS]

In fairness to LaCroix, he entrusted the neonate to run his errands after seeing him complete what was supposed to be a suicidal task with relative ease.

[@WiseG33k]

I don't know if he's canon, but a fairly new Prince that I've found interesting is Prince Lettow of Tuscon, Arizona from visual novel game Night Road.

[@ryttu3k]

All three (soon to be four!) of the Choice of Games VtM games are indeed canon! Lettow is a really fun character, yeah.

[@songsayswhat]

Choice of Games did these right. Much more interesting than the other versions that have come out (can't remember name of that company). Night Road had so many choices. And loved Lettow.

[@WiseG33k]

@@ryttu3k That's great! If I was a GM, I'd absolutely use the settings, or at least some of the characters introduced by these games, in my own campaigns.

[@WiseG33k]

@@songsayswhat Really liked Night Road, even if I wasn't a fan of all these real life brand name drops. The story came across as a series of product placements at times, lol. I preferred Parliament of Knives overall and now I'm going through Out for Blood which is making a great first impression!

[@jakehughes6087]

aye I do enjoy Choice of Games- if you like them I recommend Sabres of Infinity or Guns of Infinity (they're not WoD but so they're so good I recommend reading them)

[@ShardofWant]

My favorite prince has to be Belinde Buch. She’s a Nosferatu of the 7th generation who’s actually quite beautiful, but her face is hardened like a dolls and her features never move. She’s one the oldest Princes left in Europe, and a Nosferatu to boot.

[@mehekkhanolkar3325]

Was just working on my very first campaign ( another Paris by night ) after playing vtmb for the millionth time. I love the whole vtm universe!! These videos are amazing, thank you so much for making these. ✨

[@fakechemicals]

Arisen from his torpid slumber the great old wizened fiend returns. May the Voivodes enemies tremble in fear of his return and his supplicants and followers rejoice at the return of their master!

[@severinsilmedin2588]

Lacroix was poker player, that makes big bluffs from the get go. You can make some wins that way, but you will lose in the long run.

[@mattd7695]

Great to see another video! Another one to help knew players grasp concepts. Can't wait for the next one 😀

[@WolfBoy-om6dw]

I made a caitiff In a V20 campaign It's been a few sessions and It's been fun so far.

[@adjo7328]

happy to see you agian

[@WolfBoy-om6dw]

I hope we get videos on how to play caitiffs and thin bloods soon.

[@Onionkid99]

Welcome back, and great video! Who is your favorite prince? Mine is Alessio Rinaldi "The Peacock Prince" from Clanbook Malkavian.

[@lightweaver1839]

This is particularly relevant to a campaign I am running now as I have to decide what a prince will so with and to my players. Thank you

[@skeletonking4119]

I was in neeed of this! Thank you!

[@chibiprussia5574]

No mention of Vannevar? He's my favorite^^

[@midnightgod123]

Love how you used Lacroix

[@jamespaul6315]

Do you read the vtm comic series? Its really good and im very new to the world of darkness

[@CaesiusX]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you. As a big fan of the _Clan Novel Saga,¹_ I especially appreciated the mention of *_Marcus Vitel._* In the decade since their publication, I have gleefully returned to that Saga a number of times. And whatever supporting books I could find (e.g., the various trilogies). I've even long fantasized seeing the Saga recreated on the screen (i.e., a long-running series). Though the _Aaron Spelling_ debacle has disabused me of even considering any live-action iteration.😝 Though I thought anime might work well (visually speaking, more _Ergo Proxy_ and less _Cowboy Bebop_ IMO). Yet it wasn't until _Arcane_ was released that I truly saw the wonderful potential.🤯 Anywizzle, despite my general optimism, I'm also a realist. It shall remain within the walls of my imagination. And at least I still have that.🧠 _But a fella can still dream._ 😌🖤 Like many, I've played tabletop role-playing games since my early teens at the start of the 80's. _AD&D,_ and _Gamma World,_ with _Traveller_ and _Call of Cthulhu_ being my go-to games. But as I got older, I found fewer opportunities to play. Around the mid-90's I eventually introduced my daughter to such rpgs when she was about 7 or 8. Utilizing the _Star Wars Universe.²_ She took to it like a water-dwelling creature takes to. . .well, _water.³_ Then *Vampire the Masquerade* was introduced.😳 I was immediately captivated and consumed by the lore. Thankfully, I was able to play a number of sessions one particular winter. But eventually the group dispersed, as they do. And we lost touch. . .as one does. But I was completely enamored with the *World of Darkness.* So, while I was unable to actively play, over the years I still purchased books and supplements. Ever impressed with much of the character and world-building found within. 🔺I apologize for my for my terribly verbose nature. I fear talk-to-text makes it all too easy. I simply wish to say, I find videos like this to be such a treat. Again, thank you. Thank you for creating and sharing these truly delightful videos. Be well. 🙋🏼‍♂️ *EDIT:* I guess this is essentially my way of saying, _your videos are an oasis in the desert._ 🏜️ ··•🦇•·· ¹ ─ Though an ardent reader, I admit I was also a bit of a snob when it came to books spun off from IPs. However, I found myself absolutely thrilled and honestly _surprised_ by the quality of writing I discovered within the _Clan Novel Saga_ and associated stories. I first read the 13 individual paperbacks, but the 4 large chronological volumes are much preferred. ² ─ Just prior to the official RPG release from _West End Games._ ³ ─ She has since co-founded a successful tabletop gaming company. One which has since obtained the licensing for a major IP. (Yes, I'm beaming with pride! 😊)

[@midnightgod123]

You have a way with words sir

[@aviadszanton7185]

Is there any information on the Kindrid of Jerusalem or Israel?

[@JoeStoryteller]

Ahhh, good ol' Prince Decker ruling America's shittiest (WOD) City...

[@bwy553]

I liked lacroix 😞