Vampire: the Masquerade - Twin Cities by Night "Embers" Episode 3: The Weight of Staying Hidden

Following the ruined village and its circling carrion birds, our travelers descend into a quiet valley where a lone cave mouth waits like a wound in the earth. As Caedric calls on strange, unseen forces to read the signs within, the others wrestle with fear, superstition, and duty in the dim light. Step by cautious step, they cross from open plains into cramped stone and flickering torchlight—where the line between frightened child and lurking threat becomes dangerously hard to see. About the Chronicle Revelations of Khayee is an Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition campaign inspired by the mysteries and majesty of the ancient world. Drawing on themes of forbidden knowledge, survival, and destiny, the story unfolds in a land haunted by the remnants of forgotten empires. 🗨️ Hop into our Discord! Love the stories? Want to chat with the storyteller and players? Or maybe you're just looking for a place to geek out about tabletop roleplaying games? Whether you're a seasoned GM, a curious newbie, or just love hearing epic tales unfold, our community is the perfect place to hang out, ask questions, share your own adventures, and connect with fellow TTRPG fans. Come say hi—we’d love to meet you! 👉 https://discord.gg/T9zeN9p Follow Us X: https://x.com/Twin_Cities_VtM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesByNight/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/twin-cities-by-night/id1246523585?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/twin-cities-by-night YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUyj7h-xIhwsM3kHK56SRA  

On the third episode of Vampire: the Masquerade – Twin Cities by Night “Embers”, the coterie learns how heavy survival can feel when every step must be taken in the shadows. On the run, cut off from former allies, and unsure who in the Twin Cities still considers them worth saving, William, Warren, and Kaitao search for safety in a world where safety no longer exists. As shelter, hunger, and secrecy collide, each of them faces the quiet pressure of choices that can’t be undone. The city keeps moving above them—unaware, uncaring—while they’re forced to navigate the thin line between what must be done and what it will cost them. The Weight of Staying Hidden follows the moment when survival stops being a plan and becomes a burden they all must carry. About the Chronicle Embers is the fourth story in the ongoing Vampire: the Masquerade – Twin Cities by Night chronicle. This arc follows Kindred who sift through what the flames of earlier nights left behind—smoldering secrets, frayed trust, and the quiet danger of memory catching fire. 🗨️ Hop into our Discord! Love the stories? Want to chat with the storyteller and players? Or maybe you're just looking for a place to geek out about tabletop roleplaying games? Whether you're a seasoned GM, a curious newbie, or just love hearing epic tales unfold, our community is the perfect place to hang out, ask questions, share your own adventures, and connect with fellow TTRPG fans. Come say hi—we’d love to meet you! 👉 https://discord.gg/T9zeN9p Follow Us X: https://x.com/Twin_Cities_VtM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesByNight/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/twin-cities-by-night/id1246523585?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/twin-cities-by-night YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUyj7h-xIhwsM3kHK56SRA  

In the wake of the previous night, William, Warren, and Kaitao are forced to confront what really happened inside the quiet suburban house—a torn-open body, a missing child, and a lingering wrongness in the air. As William buckles under the weight of what he’s seen, Warren and Kaitao start pulling at threads: a human killer, something that moves through shadows, and the unsettling possibility that an old nightmare has returned to the Twin Cities. About the Chronicle Embers is the fourth story in the ongoing Vampire: the Masquerade – Twin Cities by Night chronicle. This arc follows Kindred who sift through what the flames of earlier nights left behind—smoldering secrets, frayed trust, and the quiet danger of memory catching fire. 🗨️ Hop into our Discord! Love the stories? Want to chat with the storyteller and players? Or maybe you're just looking for a place to geek out about tabletop roleplaying games? Whether you're a seasoned GM, a curious newbie, or just love hearing epic tales unfold, our community is the perfect place to hang out, ask questions, share your own adventures, and connect with fellow TTRPG fans. Come say hi—we’d love to meet you! 👉 https://discord.gg/T9zeN9p Follow Us X: https://x.com/Twin_Cities_VtM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesByNight/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/twin-cities-by-night/id1246523585?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/twin-cities-by-night YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUyj7h-xIhwsM3kHK56SRA  

In the aftermath of a devastating night in the Twin Cities, Warren is forced into an intimate confrontation with the woman who was once his lover, his sire, and his victim—now a presence bound inside his soul. As he struggles with the weight of what he’s done, William and Kaitao awaken in a quiet suburban home where nothing feels quite right: the light is too sharp, the air too still, and the remnants of recent horror cling to every surface. Questions about manipulation, guilt, and who has really been pulling their strings begin to surface, hinting that the embers of old sins are far from extinguished. About the Chronicle Embers is the fourth story in the ongoing Vampire: the Masquerade – Twin Cities by Night chronicle. This arc follows Kindred who sift through what the flames of earlier nights left behind—smoldering secrets, frayed trust, and the quiet danger of memory catching fire. 🗨️ Hop into our Discord! Love the stories? Want to chat with the storyteller and players? Or maybe you're just looking for a place to geek out about tabletop roleplaying games? Whether you're a seasoned GM, a curious newbie, or just love hearing epic tales unfold, our community is the perfect place to hang out, ask questions, share your own adventures, and connect with fellow TTRPG fans. Come say hi—we’d love to meet you! 👉 https://discord.gg/T9zeN9p Follow Us X: https://x.com/Twin_Cities_VtM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesByNight/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/twin-cities-by-night/id1246523585?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/twin-cities-by-night YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUyj7h-xIhwsM3kHK56SRA  

Fresh horses. Open sky. Four days north of Nahivian, the city’s noise fades to wind through tall grass and the creak of saddles. What begins as a quiet ride turns tense as signs of absence—and circling wings—draw the party toward a forsaken hamlet and a beckoning horizon. About the Chronicle Revelations of Khayee is an Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition campaign inspired by the mysteries and majesty of the ancient world. Drawing on themes of forbidden knowledge, survival, and destiny, the story unfolds in a land haunted by the remnants of forgotten empires. 🗨️ Hop into our Discord! Love the stories? Want to chat with the storyteller and players? Or maybe you're just looking for a place to geek out about tabletop roleplaying games? Whether you're a seasoned GM, a curious newbie, or just love hearing epic tales unfold, our community is the perfect place to hang out, ask questions, share your own adventures, and connect with fellow TTRPG fans. Come say hi—we’d love to meet you! 👉 https://discord.gg/T9zeN9p Follow Us X: https://x.com/Twin_Cities_VtM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesByNight/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/twin-cities-by-night/id1246523585?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/twin-cities-by-night YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUyj7h-xIhwsM3kHK56SRA  

As celebration swells across Nahivian, quiet conversations and measured gazes reveal a different kind of power at work. New acquaintances are weighed, old loyalties tested, and a summons to the Hall of Introspect sets our travelers on a path that leads beyond the safety of the city walls. About the Chronicle Revelations of Khayee is an Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition campaign inspired by the mysteries and majesty of the ancient world. Drawing on themes of forbidden knowledge, survival, and destiny, the story unfolds in a land haunted by the remnants of forgotten empires. 🗨️ Hop into our Discord! Love the stories? Want to chat with the storyteller and players? Or maybe you're just looking for a place to geek out about tabletop roleplaying games? Whether you're a seasoned GM, a curious newbie, or just love hearing epic tales unfold, our community is the perfect place to hang out, ask questions, share your own adventures, and connect with fellow TTRPG fans. Come say hi—we’d love to meet you! 👉 https://discord.gg/T9zeN9p Follow Us X: https://x.com/Twin_Cities_VtM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesByNight/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/twin-cities-by-night/id1246523585?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/twin-cities-by-night YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUyj7h-xIhwsM3kHK56SRA  

A late-night conversation plays out in William’s head—Linda’s voice, the same one that once whispered through the Sorrow chronicle, echoing like memory turned inward. As old loyalties, colder resentments, and a life carefully managed at arm’s length begin to surface, her words draw him back to the glow beneath the ash: murders, masks, and the kind of bonds that only form in the fire. No revelations here—only the crackle before the spark. About the Chronicle Embers is the fourth story in the ongoing Vampire: the Masquerade – Twin Cities by Night chronicle. This arc follows Kindred who sift through what the flames of earlier nights left behind—smoldering secrets, frayed trust, and the quiet danger of memory catching fire. Links 💬 Discord: https://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesByNight 🩸 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Twin_Cities_VTM

As summer rises over the Illeriious Empire, Nahivian—the marble capital along the Hinivah River—awakens to the return of its armies. Drums echo beyond the city walls, crowds gather at the Summer Gate, and whispers of politics, faith, and destiny stir among the watching masses. For those within the city, opportunity and danger arrive hand in hand. About the Chronicle Revelations of Khayee is an Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition campaign inspired by the mysteries and majesty of the ancient world. Drawing on themes of forbidden knowledge, survival, and destiny, the story unfolds in a land haunted by the remnants of forgotten empires. 🗨️ Hop into our Discord! Love the stories? Want to chat with the storyteller and players? Or maybe you're just looking for a place to geek out about tabletop roleplaying games? Whether you're a seasoned GM, a curious newbie, or just love hearing epic tales unfold, our community is the perfect place to hang out, ask questions, share your own adventures, and connect with fellow TTRPG fans. Come say hi—we’d love to meet you! 👉 https://discord.gg/T9zeN9p Follow Us X: https://x.com/Twin_Cities_VtM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesByNight/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/twin-cities-by-night/id1246523585?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/twin-cities-by-night YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUyj7h-xIhwsM3kHK56SRA  

Before the journey into the ancient lands of the lleriious Empire, begins, the players gather to shape the characters who will walk its shadowed roads. In this session, destinies are forged through dice rolls, whispered backstories, and the sparks of imagination. Each character emerges with their own strengths, flaws, and mysteries—threads that will soon be woven into a tapestry of danger, discovery, and fate. The party takes its first steps not into dungeons or ruins, but into themselves: Who are they? What do they seek? And how will they stand when the revelations of Khayee are laid bare before them? About the Chronicle Revelations of Khayee is an Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition campaign inspired by the mysteries and majesty of the ancient world. Drawing on themes of forbidden knowledge, survival, and destiny, the story unfolds in a land haunted by the remnants of forgotten empires. 🗨️ Hop into our Discord! Love the stories? Want to chat with the storyteller and players? Or maybe you're just looking for a place to geek out about tabletop roleplaying games? Whether you're a seasoned GM, a curious newbie, or just love hearing epic tales unfold, our community is the perfect place to hang out, ask questions, share your own adventures, and connect with fellow TTRPG fans. Come say hi—we’d love to meet you! 👉 https://discord.gg/T9zeN9p Follow Us X: https://x.com/Twin_Cities_VtM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesByNight/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/twin-cities-by-night/id1246523585?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/twin-cities-by-night YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUyj7h-xIhwsM3kHK56SRA    

As the old monastery-turned-dormitory begins to groan and shudder under the weight of something waking beneath it, the last fragile lies holding campus life together finally crack. Morgana is forced to face the consequences of her own magic as the entity behind Lydia and Antoine pushes toward a ritual centered on the plaque in the entrance hall—one that demands powerful blood and promises to change the school forever. With leeches spilling from pipes, doors shaking on their hinges, and students unknowingly caught in a widening net of possession, Kylie and Sam are left wounded, cornered, and running out of options. Together, the three monsters have to decide how far they’re willing to go to stop the dead from rising: who they’ll save, what they’ll sacrifice, and whether this haunted campus is something to escape… or something that has to be erased. About the Chronicle F*ck, Marry, Kill is a Monsterhearts 2 story by Twin Cities by Night, a game of monstrous adolescence where identity, longing, and supernatural instinct collide in painfully human ways. Combining the emotional vulnerability of teenage drama with the dangerous agency of creatures trying to understand their monstrosity, this chronicle explores connection, betrayal, intimacy, and the hunger to be seen for what you are—no matter the cost. 🗨️ Hop into our Discord! Love the stories? Want to chat with the storyteller and players? Or maybe you're just looking for a place to geek out about tabletop roleplaying games? Whether you're a seasoned GM, a curious newbie, or just love hearing epic tales unfold, our community is the perfect place to hang out, ask questions, share your own adventures, and connect with fellow TTRPG fans. Come say hi—we’d love to meet you! 👉 https://discord.gg/T9zeN9p Follow Us X: https://x.com/Twin_Cities_VtM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesByNight/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/twin-cities-by-night/id1246523585?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/twin-cities-by-night YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUyj7h-xIhwsM3kHK56SRA