It's a LARP, being run as the Friday evening event of Sillicon. It's in the new bar, Dublin City University, April 2nd, starting at 7.30. See the Sillicon Website for more information.
Is there some sort of blurb or something?
Not eating garlic bread and difficulty in shaving seem like small prices to pay for eternal life. But, it's not just immortality, Vampyres are sexy, powerful and charismatic. There's the thrill of the hunt, the freedom to exceed society's norms and boundaries, escape from boredom... plus, paler skin would make the black clothes work better. Or maybe you just really enjoy rare steak. For whatever reason, you've always been drawn to Vampyres, and that's why the invitation to Castle Von Ruganstein intrigued you. Trendy vampyre costume essential.
So what's Sorcerer?
Sorcerer is a really great roleplaying game about summoning demons. To start with I made it Sorcerer to stress the answer to the next question, but I've taken more from it as I've gone along. In the same line the tone has gotten more serious as it's evolved.
So Vampires are divided into clans and have disciplines right?
This is not a Vampire: the Masquerade LARP, all your assumptions about Vampyres are wrong. Yes, even that. Actually, that's a lie, a lot of them may be right, just don't assume. It's not even a LARP about Vampyres, it's a LARP about wanting to be a Vampyre. And yes, it's spelt with y.
Whatever should I wear?
An important question indeed. There's quite a range actually. There are lots of character's who wouldn't be seen dead without two tons of black eyeliner and lipstick and lots of black lace. There's others who would be likely to simply wear a suit, some who fall into the torn jeans, t-shirt and knuckle-dusters camp. (No real knuckle-dusters, please!) There's also some academic types. There'll be some attempt to fit characters to costumes, of course, it'll never work quite right. I feel I should note that as this is a game about Vampyres any (visible) crosses will be considered props for the duration of the game.
Is there some sort of in character introduction?
My Fellow Seeker of Knowledge,
Just like you, I have dedicated my life to the discovery of the secrets of the universe. I wish to surpass the paltry offerings of truth that ordinary men accept and learn how to manipulate the universe at a higher level. I have dedicated my life to my studies and now I wish to share some of what I have learnt.
For this reason, I would like to invite you to a simply seminar entitled "Vampyres --- the Truth". This seminar will not only reveal the much deeper truth behind the creatures of the night, but for those who prove themselves worthy may offer an opportunity to achieve true power. Be assured that the truth behind vampyres is far more mysterious than the myths which have entered the public conciousness of our society.
The seminar will be held at Castle Von Rugenstein, Bamberg, Germany on Friday, 2nd of April 2004. This event will include refreshments. If you wish to accept this invitation please contact my agents in this matter Reimann and Sons, 14 Leopoldstrasse, Bamberg, Germany. Telephone: +49 (0) 951 / 2976-200.
Yours,
Count Lorenz Von Rugenstein.
So now that you've convinced me, what should I do?
To try and ensure that the LARP can cater for those who show up, I'd like to have a good idea of numbers in advance. Please e-mail me at: cthulhu[at symbol]redbrick.dcu.ie. Please let me know as soon as possible, there may be places available on the night, but no guarantees.