Vampire: The Masquerade — A Beginner’s Guide to Sects: Anarchs, the Unbound

Send us Fan MailWelcome Back to the Table! This week on Finding Atoria, Malcolm and Arcadia step back into the shadowy world of Vampire: The Masquerade with A Beginner's Guide to Sects: The Camarilla. Arcadia turns the tables and puts Malcolm in the hot seat with questions about the origins of the Ivory Tower, its turbulent history, and the Six Traditions that have governed Kindred society for centuries. Together, they explore the political intrigue, power struggles, and uneasy alliances that define one of the most influential organizations in the World of Darkness.From ancient rivalries and the hierarchy of Princes and Justicars to the Second Inquisition and the Camarilla's uncertain place in the modern nights, the conversation examines what it really means to belong to vampire society's ruling establishment. Whether you're a newly Embraced fledgling or a seasoned Kindred, join us as we uncover the secrets, ambitions, and contradictions of the Ivory Tower—and discover whether the Camarilla offers protection, power, or a gilded cage.PLEASE support the show on Patreon!https://licensebuttons.net/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.png.Rise (Epic, Inspirational, Cinematic) by Artur Aravidi is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.Contact Us on Our Socials:FacebookInstagramA production of WordLeaf MediaSupport the showhttps://licensebuttons.net/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.pngRise (Epic, Inspirational, Cinematic) by Artur Aravidi is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.Contact Us on Our Socials:FacebookInstagramA production of WordLeaf Media

Send us Fan MailWelcome Back to the Table! This week on Finding Atoria, Malcolm is alone in the studio for a brief discussion on the recent news that Chaosium has chosen to remove around 40 titles from market, citing the use of AI in the work.  Having set their standards for AI checking, the massive TTRP Publisher is not bending to the growing trend of some level of recognizable AI use in the industry with other giants of the space having to set forth policy on already.Opinions run the full spectrum with some calling for a full ban, more for transparency, others questioning the accuracy of AI detection tool and still others believing that this tool of technology has its place in a faster paced gaming world with an ever growing demand for content.  Put on your thinking hats and enjoy. PLEASE support the show on Patreon!Support the showhttps://licensebuttons.net/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.pngRise (Epic, Inspirational, Cinematic) by Artur Aravidi is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.Contact Us on Our Socials:FacebookInstagramA production of WordLeaf Media

Send us Fan MailWelcome Back to the Table! This week on Finding Atoria, Malcolm and Arcadia sink their teeth into Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe RPG, exploring the new game inspired by Interview with the Vampire and the gothic world of AMC’s supernatural universe.We dig into the game's intriguing mechanics, its focus on memory, relationships, and emotional damage, and how it stacks up against familiar vampire RPGs like Vampire: The Masquerade. Can the rules make immortal heartbreak as compelling as supernatural power? And how many centuries does it take to develop decent communication skills? We've got questions, and these vampires have some explaining to do!https://licensebuttons.net/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.png.Rise (Epic, Inspirational, Cinematic) by Artur Aravidi is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.Contact Us on Our Socials:FacebookInstagramA production of WordLeaf MediaSupport the showhttps://licensebuttons.net/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.pngRise (Epic, Inspirational, Cinematic) by Artur Aravidi is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.Contact Us on Our Socials:FacebookInstagramA production of WordLeaf Media

Send us Fan MailWelcome Back to the Table! We’ve built a kaiju. Marty is Awesome! But now it’s time to create someone who has to live in a world with them. This week, Malcolm and Arcadia return to Leviathan Rising from OddFish Games for a character-creation walkthrough. Follow along as we work through a fast Archetype Character Build from the Leviathan Rising Quickstart. Listen in as we roll dice, make choices, and tie it all together to see who takes shape along the way. Pull up a chair for a peek into the world of Leviathan Rising and see how easy—and fun—it can be to create an agent of your own. The giant monsters have had their turn. Let’s meet someone a little closer to the ground.A Quick Note: WordLeaf Media, the parent company of Finding Atoria, is currently working with OddFish Games to help create the Leviathan Rising Player’s Manual. We’re excited to be involved with the project, but as always, the thoughts, opinions, and questionable decisions you hear around the Finding Atoria table are our own.https://licensebuttons.net/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.png.Rise (Epic, Inspirational, Cinematic) by Artur Aravidi is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.Contact Us on Our Socials:FacebookInstagramA production of WordLeaf MediaSupport the showhttps://licensebuttons.net/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.pngRise (Epic, Inspirational, Cinematic) by Artur Aravidi is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.Contact Us on Our Socials:FacebookInstagramA production of WordLeaf Media

Send us Fan MailWelcome Back to the Table! We’re bringing you sects, sects, and more sects…you try to say it fast. Malcolm and Arcadia continue our Vampire: The Masquerade - A Beginner’s Guide to Sects with a look at the Anarchs. These Kindred have plenty of reasons to reject elder rule, but agreeing on what comes next is another matter. From the First Anarch Revolt to California’s Anarch Free State and the changing politics of V5, we explore how the Movement took shape and where it stands in the World of Darkness. What holds an Anarch community together? Can a Baron become the very thing the revolution fought against? And what makes a vampire choose the Movement in the first place? Along the way, we look at the Anarchs’ complicated relationships with the Camarilla and Sabbat, and what players should know before bringing an Anarch to their table. Pull up a chair—there’s more to rebellion than overthrowing the Prince! Support the showhttps://licensebuttons.net/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.pngRise (Epic, Inspirational, Cinematic) by Artur Aravidi is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.Contact Us on Our Socials:FacebookInstagramA production of WordLeaf Media

Send us Fan MailWelcome Back to the Table! This week we’re taking a fast trip through some of the biggest stories moving through the TTRPG community right now. From major changes behind the scenes at some of the hobby’s biggest companies, including Hasbro, Renegade, Paizo, and White Wolf, to upcoming new games, shifting business models, rising costs, and a few developments that could reshape what ends up at our tables next, there’s a lot to talk about. We’ve got six stories, plenty of questions, and more than a few reasons to keep an eye on where the industry is headed.https://licensebuttons.net/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.png.Rise (Epic, Inspirational, Cinematic) by Artur Aravidi is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.Contact Us on Our Socials:FacebookInstagramA production of WordLeaf MediaSupport the showhttps://licensebuttons.net/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.pngRise (Epic, Inspirational, Cinematic) by Artur Aravidi is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.Contact Us on Our Socials:FacebookInstagramA production of WordLeaf Media

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the table! We have a full studio of Malcolm, Arcadia, Tori, and Jess for an experiment in collaborative creation: The Atorian Forge. There are no prepared characters, adventures, or worlds waiting for them—only a randomizer, a handful of creative ingredients, and whatever the four of them can hammer into existence.The process is simple: first, the Forge decides what we're building. Then comes the Spark, the first piece of raw material; the Heat, a condition that begins shaping the idea; and finally the Hammer, a complication designed to disrupt everything the table thought it was creating. The result is part worldbuilding exercise, part improv, and part creative challenge—and a process you can steal, modify, and bring to your own gaming table. Fire up the forge and come find out what we make.  Tell us what you think of the Nation of Doggelund and the Mysterious Priest Lord Kirk Ole!!https://licensebuttons.net/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.png.Rise (Epic, Inspirational, Cinematic) by Artur Aravidi is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.Contact Us on Our Socials:FacebookInstagramA production of WordLeaf MediaSupport the showhttps://licensebuttons.net/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.pngRise (Epic, Inspirational, Cinematic) by Artur Aravidi is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.Contact Us on Our Socials:FacebookInstagramA production of WordLeaf Media

Send us Fan MailEvery giant monster has to start somewhere. This week, Arcadia and Malcolm return to Leviathan Rising with one goal: create a brand-new kaiju that could be dropped into a game. What starts as a conversation about what makes a good giant monster quickly turns into questions about biology, motivation, environment, vulnerabilities, and just how much trouble one very large creature can cause. But creating a memorable kaiju is about more than deciding how big it is or what it can smash—it needs a reason to exist, something it wants, and ways for the player characters to actually interact with the threat it creates. So pull up a chair and join us as we start with a blank page, follow some wonderfully strange ideas wherever they lead, and discover just what kind of monster is waiting for us at the end. A Quick Note: WordLeaf Media, the parent company of Finding Atoria, is currently working with OddFish Games to help create the Leviathan Rising Player’s Manual. We’re excited to be involved with the project, but as always, the thoughts, opinions, and questionable decisions you hear around the Finding Atoria table are our own. https://licensebuttons.net/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.png.Rise (Epic, Inspirational, Cinematic) by Artur Aravidi is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.Contact Us on Our Socials:FacebookInstagramA production of WordLeaf MediaSupport the showhttps://licensebuttons.net/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.pngRise (Epic, Inspirational, Cinematic) by Artur Aravidi is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.Contact Us on Our Socials:FacebookInstagramA production of WordLeaf Media

Send us Fan MailWelcome Back to the Table! Let’s talk about sects, baby! In this episode, we begin our new Vampire: The Masquerade series exploring the major organizations that shape Kindred society with a beginner-friendly history of the Sabbat, the Sword of Caine. We trace the sect from the First Anarch Revolt and the Convention of Thorns through its development into a distinct Cainite society in modern nights. Along the way, we break down the terminology new players are most likely to encounter, look at what makes Sabbat play different from Camarilla or Anarch chronicles, and explain how the sect’s role has changed across editionsSupport the showhttps://licensebuttons.net/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.pngRise (Epic, Inspirational, Cinematic) by Artur Aravidi is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.Contact Us on Our Socials:FacebookInstagramA production of WordLeaf Media

Send us Fan MailWelcome Back to the Table! This week, Tori, Arcadia, and Malcolm dive into the phenomenon that is Dungeon Crawler Carl. From its explosive rise in popularity to its growing influence on today’s gaming community, we explore what makes this story resonate so damn well with people who love games, characters, chaos, and a good crawl through a very bad day.We take a look at Dungeon Crawler Carl’s place in the broader TTRPG community, the ways its success reflects where modern gamers are headed, and why the series has become much more than just another LitRPG hit. What happens when a wildly entertaining story starts feeding back into the hobby that inspired it? Pull up a chair and find out why so many people are ready to enter the Dungeon.Support the showhttps://licensebuttons.net/l/by-nc/4.0/88x31.pngRise (Epic, Inspirational, Cinematic) by Artur Aravidi is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.Contact Us on Our Socials:FacebookInstagramA production of WordLeaf Media