Hunter: The Reckoning Rulebook

Hunter: The Reckoning is the first book in the Hunter: The Reckoning game line. It introduces the Imbued into the Classic World of Darkness.

Summary[]

From the White Wolf catalog:

Take Back the Night

For Centuries, supernatural powers have reigned, warring among themselves, culling the human herds and lashing out from the shadows. The creatures of the night have held court since before the dawn of history.

Nothing Lasts forever.

From the throng of humanity, individuals emerge who know the truth. They know monsters exist. Enough is enough. The forces of darkness must pay their due.

You are the reckoning!

Contents[]

Prologue: "Inherit the Earth"[]

An introduction to hunter-net.org, written by Witness1.

Introduction[]

An introduction for new players and storytellers to Hunter: The Reckoning.

Lexicon
Source Material
- Dracula, by Bram Stoker
- Night Force (DC Comics)
- Inhuman Beings by Jerry Jay Carroll
- In the Palm of Darkness by Mayra Montero
- Tomb of Dracula (Marvel Comics)
- Any Sherlock Holmes story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Anything with pulp-era characters such as the Shadow, Doc Savage, the Avenger or the Spider
- The Night Stalker
- Lost Boys
- Fright Night
- John Carpenter's Vampires
- Blade Runner
- Blade
- Vampire Hunter D
- Kindred: The Embraced (Hey, why not?)
- They Live
- Night of the Living Dead
- Evil Dead/Army of Darkness
- The Silence of the Lambs
- The X-Files
- From Dusk Till Dawn
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- The Equalizer
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind
- Deliverance

Chapter One: The Here and Now (The Hunter Condition)[]

An Introduction fiction, covering the story of Carleton Van Wyk, the man who would eventually become Doctor119. The story also introduces Jared Shoemaker, Oaken Pankowski, Leaf Pankowski, Guadalupe Droin, and Scott Fairlane.

Chapter Two: A World of Darkness (Setting)[]

A post on hunter-net dealing with the World of Darkness from a hunter's view, written by Dictatrix11 and the deceased Builder50.

Chapter Three: The Hunter's Creed (Character Types)[]

A detailed look at the seven creeds, including the stereotypes each creed has of the others.

Chapter Four: I have Heard the Message (Creation & Traits)[]

The rules for creating a new character as a hunter.

Personality: Nature and Demeanor
- Addict
- Architect
- Autocrat
- Bon Vivant
- Bravo
- Caregiver
- Celebrant
- Child
- Conformist
- Conniver
- Curmudgeon
- Director
- Dreamer
- Fanatic
- Gallant
- Gambler
- Pedagogue
- Penitent
- Perfectionist
- Rebel
- Rouge
- Survivor
- Traditionalist
- Trickster

Attributes
- Strength
- Dexterity
- Stamina
Social
- Charisma
- Manipulation
- Appearance
Mental
- Perception
- Intelligence
- Wits
Abilities
- Talents
  - Alertness
  - Athletics
  - Awareness
  - Brawl
  - Dodge
  - Empathy
  - Expression
  - Intimidation
  - Intuition
  - Leadership
  - Streetwise
  - Subterfuge
- Skills
  - Animal Ken
  - Crafts
  - Demolitions
  - Drive
  - Etiquette
  - Firearms
  - Melee
  - Performance
  - Security
  - Stealth
  - Survival
  - Technology
- Knowledges
  - Academics
  - Bureaucracy
  - Computer
  - Finance
  - Investigation
  - Law
  - Linguistics
  - Medicine
  - Occult
  - Politics
  - Research
  - Science
Backgrounds
- Allies
- Arsenal
- Bystanders
- Contacts
- Destiny
- Exposure
- Fame
- Influence
- Mentor
- Patron
- Resources

Chapter Five: The Hunter's Edge (Powers)[]

A list of the Edges that hunters can use.

Mercy
- Innocence
  - Hide
  - Illuminate
  - Radiate
  - Confront
  - Blaze
- Martyrdom
  - Demand
  - Witness
  - Ravage
  - Donate
  - Payback
- Redemption
  - Bluster
  - Insinuate
  - Respire
  - Becalm
  - Suspend
Vision
- Visionary
  - Foresee
  - Pinpoint
  - Delve
  - Restore
  - Augur
Zeal
- Defense
  - Ward
  - Rejuvenate
  - Brand
  - Champion
  - Burn
- Judgment
  - Discern
  - Burden
  - Balance
  - Pierce
  - Expose
- Vengeance
  - Cleave
  - Trail
  - Smolder
  - Surge
  - Smite

Chapter Six: Laws of the Hunt (Rules)[]

The rules for running a Hunter: The Reckoning game.

Game Terms

Chapter Seven: Tools of the Hunt (Systems)[]

The systems required for running a Hunter: The Reckoning game.

Combat Maneuvers
- General Maneuvers
  - Aborting Actions
  - Ambush
  - Blind Fighting/Fire
  - Flank and Read Attacks
  - Movement
  - Targeting
- Defensive Maneuvers
  - Block
  - Dodge
  - Parry
- Close Combat Maneuvers
  - Bite
  - Clinch
  - Disarm
  - Hold
  - Kick
  - Scratch
  - Strike
  - Sweep
  - Tackle
  - Weapon Length
  - Weapon Strike
- Range Combat Maneuvers
  - Aiming
  - Automatic Fire
  - Cover
  - Multiple Shots
  - Range
  - Reloading
  - Three-Round Burst
  - Two Weapons
- Maneuver Complications
  - Blinded
  - Dazed
  - Immobilization
  - Knockdown
  - Stake Through Heart
Melee Weapons Chart
Ranged Weapons Chart
Derangements
- Obsessive/Compulsive
- Multiple Personalities
- Schizophrenia
- Paranoia
- Megalomania
- Hysteria
- Manic-Depression
- Fugue
Explosives Chart
Poisons and Drugs

Chapter Eight: The Truth (Storytelling)[]

A chapter for the Storyteller to learn how to run a game.

Chapter Nine: The Enemy (Antagonists)[]

Rules for portraying the other creatures in the World of Darkness.

Warlocks
- Witch and Warlock Profile - Stats
Vampires
- Vampire Profile - Stats
  - Vampiric Powers
    - Invisibility
    - Invulnerability
    - Lightning Speed
    - Mind Control
    - Superhuman Strength
The Walking Dead
- Hidden Profile - Stats
- Walker Profile - Stats
- Shambler Profile - Stats
Goblins
- Goblin Powers
  - Obliviousness
  - Physical Prowess
  - Gluttony
  - Out of Thin Air
- Goblin Profile - Stats
Spirits
- Ghosts
  - Ghost Profile - Stats
- Ghost Powers
  - Teleport
  - Short Circuit
  - Emotion Control
- Poltergeists
  - Poltergeist Profile - Stats
- Poltergeist Powers
  - Solidify
  - Ick
  - Combustion
- Possession
  - Possession Profile - Stats
Shapechangers
- Shapechanger Profile - Stats
- Werewolf Powers
  - Hysteria
  - Speed and Resilience
  - Claws and Teeth
  - Predatory Skills
  - Vanishing

Appendices[]

A list of information that doesn't fit in the rest of the book. Includes the Hunter Code, some information on what hunters should and should not have, and several hunter organizations.

Epilogue[]

With his requests to be removed from hunter-net ignored, Violin99 posts a scroll someone sent to him, with some information on what the hunters could be.

Index[]

Character Sheet[]

Background Information[]

This book was part of the Year of the Reckoning.
Thanks are made to the Vampire: The Masquerade contributors and many thanks are made to Monique Huiet, who helped locate the Innocent within.
Playtesters credited in the book include: Andrew Bates, Bruce Baugh, Kraig Blackwelder, Ron Bloomfield, Carl Bowen, Deird'Re M. Brooks, Clayton Callihoo, Alex W. Canton, Micah Chandler, Kwei-Cree Chu, Ken Cliffe, James V. Coleman, Scott Coucher, Jason Cross, Audrey Deutschmann, Carrie Easley, Mike Elsner, Jim Fillmore, Greg Fountain, Alyson Gaul, Jody Gerst, Brian Goodson, Chris Haddad, Jonathan Hanna, Tricia Hopkins, Suzanna Johnson, Joe "Fader" Jones, Scott "BIZKeT" Jones, Matthew Kaufman, Ellen P. Kiley, James Kiley, Jason Langlois, Michael Lee, Janet Lee, Stacey Lewis, Chris Loeffler, Paul Marshall, Chris McDonough, Sarah McIlvaine, Brooks Miller, Josh Moore, Barbara North, Charlsie Patterson, Wayne Peacock, Ben Rodda, Karren Sarao, Darwyn Siplin, Richard Stratton, David Temple, Mike Tinney, Jason Walsh, Dave Weinstein, Kathy Weinstein, Andrew Woodworth, Peter Woodworth and Fred "Son of Joe" Yelk.
Ads at the back of the book include: Coming Soon for Hunter: The Reckoning, Mage: The Ascension Revised Edition (March 2000) and Exalted.

The 1999 Jul-Dec Catalog has a different text entry for the book:

Taking Back the Night...

For centuries, supernatural powers have reigned, warring among themselves, culling the human herds and lashing out from the shadows. The creatures of the night have held court since before the dawn of history. Nothing lasts forever.

From the throng of humanity, individuals emerge who know the truth. They know monsters exist. Enough is enough! The forces of darkness must pay their due. The time of retribution is at hand.

One Monster at a Time

Hunter: The Reckoning is the sixth Storyteller game release for the modern World of Darkness. This lavishly illustrated, hardcover book presents all the rules and background information needed to finally bring mankind's fight to the supernatural. This game is not a Hunter's Hunted second edition. These are all-new character types with their own agendas for the world... and the monsters that inhabit it. The cataclysmic finalé to White Wolf's Year of the reckoning.

Memorable Quotes[]

"For the Love of God, what are we?" - Violin99

Characters[]

Prologue: "Inherit the Earth"
- Witness1: Founder of Hunter-net and Visionary.
Introduction
- Cop90: Former Cop turned Avenger.
- Pendergrass - Vampire
- Emil Patel - Imbued, Martyr
- Pete Gorzki - Imbued, Avenger
- Kara Reed - Imbued, Visionary
Chapter One: The Here and Now (The Hunter Condition)
- Cabbie22: Cab Driver and Defender.
- Dr. Carleton Van Wyk, "Doctor119": Judge who studies the other side. His life goes to hell when most of his group is killed trying to free Jared.
- Jared Shoemaker: A zeal hunter, he is arrested after he went on TV to expose the monsters but gets arrested. He tries to escape but is fatally wounded and dies in Doctor's arms.
- Leaf, "Potter116": Healer's wife and Redeemer.
- Oaken, "Healer115": Potter's husband, most likely Innocent or Redeemer.
- James Jesus Angleton – Mortal, Director of counterintelligence for the CIA
- “Sasha” – KGB Agent
- Alberto Ferarre – Imbued
- Conçepcion – Monster, Died
- Bookworm55: Founder of Vitalis and Innocent.
- Hunter9 – Imbued
- Bluegirl76 – Imbued
- Mythmaster10 – Imbued
- God45: Wayward and quite possibly the most dangerous hunter alive.
- Waves Forest – Mortal
- Scott Fairlane, "Builder50" – Imbued: A friend of Cabbie, he is killed trying to free Jared from prison.
- SpiritGuide48 – Imbued
- Crystal23 – Imbued
- Gretchen Maggs – Imbued
- Seer6 - (Deceased)
- Stalker32 – Imbued (Deceased)
- MusicMan40 – Imbued (Deceased)
- Jen Salier – Walking Dead
- Bill Kilgowan – Walking Dead, Mayor
- Betty Smolenski – Imbued
- Janet Wilkes – Mortal, Fired
- Jarvis Shoemaker – Jared’s Brother
- Rebecca – Mortal, Carlton’s Wife
- Denise Renke – Reporter, Mortal
- Ramona Cisnaros – Imbued or Mortal
- Sheriff Jonas Frankle – Mortal
- Bob – Member of the Church of Vindicated Faith
- Mary Anne – Member of the Church of Vindicated Faith
- EAH – Reporter, Mortal
- Brad - Mortal
- Gloria - Mortal
- Jim – Imbued
- Lucimal – Corrupt Imbued
- Malik – Demon
- Metatron - Demon
- Nergal – Demon
- Joan – Imbued
- Semyaza - Demon
- Harut - Demon
- Marut - Demon
- Satan - Demon
- Iblis - Demon
- Zyras the Unjust - Demon
Chapter Two: A World of Darkness (Setting)
- Violin99
- Dictatrix11
- Nijni Kollmst – Milena’s Penpal
- Milena Babenko – Imbued
- Kopsaak – Risen
- Louis Stuart – CNN Anchor
- Kitty Thomas – CNN Correspondent
- Chuck
- Mon Oncle Jacques - Monster
- Hugh
- Dr. Ibrahim – Sorcerer
- Mohd Rizal Ali – Mortal, Lost Soul
- Zaharudin bin Jais – Mortal, Lost Soul
- Dr. M. K. Nkbele
Chapter Four: I have Heard the Message (Creation & Traits)
- Brenda Rogers - Imbued, Avenger
- Neil - Brenda's Brother
- Connie - Brenda's Daughter
- Steve - Brenda's Son
- Linda - Connie's Daughter
- Jeanette - Connie's Daughter
- Rick - Brenda's First Husband, Died
- Karl - Imbued, Redeemer
- Father St. George – Imbued
- Brandon – Imbued
- Michelle – Imbued
- Marshall – Imbued
- Angela – Imbued
- Roland Van Owen – Monster, Died
- Erick - Imbued
- Michaelangelo
- Ephie, “Eph” – Imbued, Died
- Victor - Imbued
- Houston - Ombued
- Mr. Peter Flask, “Pike” - Imbued
- Michael – Imbued
- Parker – Imbued
- Mr. Akelbaum
- Prof. Philip Levy Crafft
- Peleus
- Gorman – Imbued
- Spaulding – Imbued
- Coop – Imbued
- French – Imbued
- Mrs. Conklin
- Mrs. Joyce Machinaw
- Marcy Conklin – Imbued, Died
- Mrs. Anne Miller
- Yasmine – Imbued
- Jim
- Guy
- Richard “Rich” Gagnon
- Alistair - Imbued
- Christian – Imbued
- Hanson – Imbued
- Detective DuPoe
- Arniss
- Peina - Imbued
- Takahashi – Imbued
- Sarin – Imbued
- M’Funa – Imbued
- Djati
- State Assessor Friedmann
- Donna Danelli – Book Reviewer
- Radford Rose – Book Reviewer
- McGowan – Imbued
- Lucretia Giovanni – Vampire
- Dr. Viels
- James L. Pratt – Senior Partner of Sunderland, Vichy and Pratt
- Arnie
- Jackson
- Jamal – Imbued
- Arthur Cohen - Imbued
- Judge Sorben
- Old Zebulon – Imbued
- Mr. Nelson
- Nurse Jacobs
- Dr. Howard
- Clearwater – Vampire, Destroyed

Chapter Six: Laws of the Hunt (Rules)
- Jeremy Hodge – Biologist
- Tamara – Jeremy’s Friend
- Ramon - Imbued
- Brandon – Imbued
- Lucas – Imbued, Ex-ganger
- Anna
- Boyd
Chapter Seven: Tools of the Hunt (Systems)
- Marilyn - Imbued
- Kara - Imbued
- Tony - Imbued
Chapter Nine: The Enemy (Antagonists)
- “Purple” – Mage
- Bernie Thompson – Died, Risen
- Lisa – Mortal, Died
- “Uncle Mike” – Imbued
- Jack
- Raj – Imbued, Died
- Audrey – Imbued
- Timothy - Kinfolk
Appendices
- Maxmillian Connell – Imbued, The Connell Group Founder
- Stephen Lambert, "Moderator87" - Bystander, The Moderators Leader
- Noellë– Imbued, Innocent, La Croisade De L’Enfant Leader
- Guy Saillot - Imbued
- Elias – Imbued, Conscience of Earth Leader
- “Crucifer” – Title, Leader of the Church of Vindicated Faith
- Kyle McBride – Imbued, Discipline of the Church of Vindicated Faith
- John Tang - Imbued, Discipline of the Church of Vindicated Faith

Terminology[]

Lexicon: Avenger, Bait, The Burden, Bystander, Creed, The Chosen, Defender, The Defenseless, Edge, Gawker, Gone Fishing, Heralds, The Hunt, The Imbued, Innocent, Judge, Lurker, Martyr, Messengers, Monster, Most Dangerous Game (MDG), Puppet, Pylon, Redeemer, Second Sight, The Soulless, Touched, Visionary, Wacko, The Word, Yokel; 1999, Abilities, Advantages, Albuquerque, Antilles, Arles, Atlanta, Aura, Backgrounds, Bella Vista, Boston, Botswana, Brooklyn, Bush of Ghosts, California, Caribbean, Chapel of the Five Wounds, Chicago, Cold Iron, Conviction, Demeanor, Demon, Fountain Park, Francistown, Freebie Points, Freetown, Ghost, Giovanni, Goblin, Golden Age, Gorneau University, Green Lakes, Hong Kong, Hum (Drug), Hunter Code, Hunter-Net, Hunter Organizations: The Connell Group, The Moderators, La Croisade De L'Enfant (The Child's Crusade), The Conscience of Earth, The Church of Vindicated Faith; Illinois, Iowa, Italy, Kin, Malaysia, Manhattan, Marquesas Islands, Marseilles, Massachusetts, Mercy: Innocence, Martyrdom, Redemption; Mexico City, Mien, Millhaven Slayings Trial, Mississippi River, Monaco, Moscow, Nature, New York, Nice, North America, Nuremberg, Pangloss Cosmetics, Paraguay, Paris, PEH Is For Paraguay by Hugo N. Levy (1953 Book), Project Artichoke, Project Bluebird, Project MK-Ultra, Psychic, Reapers (Gang), Renfields, Rio, Rock Island, Roman-Smythe Munitions, Rome, Russia, San Francisco, Sarawak, Shambler, Shapechanger, Sierra Leone, Silver, Spirit, Stake, Sunderland, Vichy and Pratt (Law Firm), Tahuata, Thailand, Trait, Troll, United States, Unocom (Company), Vampire, Vermont, Virtue, Vision: Visionary; Walking Dead, Warlock, Werewolf, West Mortone, Willpower, Witch, Wolfpack (Gang), Zeal: Defense, Judgment, Vengeance; Zombie,

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