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==Summary== |
==Summary== |
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+ | :"Every occult order worth its weight has a library of mystic truths. But the truly wondrous, truly frightening truths require you look deeper. That you delve in long, lost places. These, my friend, are those long, lost places." |
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+ | :''— [[Creidne]]'' |
− | The Tome of Secrets is a treatment of numerous topics about Cainites and stranger things in the [[Dark Medieval]] World. It’s about peeling back the curtain, and digging a little deeper. Inside, |
+ | :''The '''''Tome of Secrets''''' is a treatment of numerous topics about Cainites and stranger things in the [[Dark Medieval]] World. It’s about peeling back the curtain, and digging a little deeper. Inside, you'll find:'' |
− | :''Expanded treatment of [[Assamite Sorcery]], [[Koldunic Sorcery]], [[Necromancy (VTM)|Necromancy]], and [[Setite Sorcery]] '' |
+ | :*''Expanded treatment of [[Assamite Sorcery]], [[Koldunic Sorcery]], [[Necromancy (VTM)|Necromancy]], and [[Setite Sorcery]] '' |
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− | :''Letters and diaries from all over the Dark Medieval World'' |
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===Chapter One: The Dark Medieval world=== |
===Chapter One: The Dark Medieval world=== |
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− | A list of letters detailing the [[Bloodless Crusade]]'s quest for the city of [[Scáth]] and reactions among the Cainite world |
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===Chapter Two: Forgotten Secrets=== |
===Chapter Two: Forgotten Secrets=== |
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− | Lost powers of [[Abyss Mysticism]], [[Assamite Sorcery]], [[Koldunic Sorcery]], [[Akhu]] and [[Necromancy (VTM)|Necromancy]], as well as the magic used by witches. |
+ | Lost powers of [[Abyss Mysticism]], [[Assamite Sorcery]], [[Koldunic Sorcery]], [[Akhu]], and [[Necromancy (VTM)|Necromancy]], as well as the magic used by witches. |
===Chapter Three: The Weight of Nobility=== |
===Chapter Three: The Weight of Nobility=== |
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A short description of Cainite knighthoods and responsibilities to one's vassalage. |
A short description of Cainite knighthoods and responsibilities to one's vassalage. |
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===Chapter Four: Faith=== |
===Chapter Four: Faith=== |
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− | Details about True Faith, as well as Faith-based power for true believers. Deals also with the role of [[Dark Thaumaturgy]] and demons |
+ | Details about [[True Faith]], as well as Faith-based power for true believers. Deals also with the role of [[Dark Thaumaturgy]] and [[Demon (DTF)|demons]] |
===Appendix: Player Options=== |
===Appendix: Player Options=== |
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==Background Information== |
==Background Information== |
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− | The Tome of Secrets was funded as a part of the [[V20 Dark Ages]] [[Kickstarter]]. |
+ | * The '''Tome of Secrets''' was funded as a part of the [[V20 Dark Ages]] [[Kickstarter]]. |
+ | * This is the second part of the "Hecata arc" which began in {{b|VTM|Lore of the Bloodlines}}, and is next covered in {{b|VTDA|V20 Dark Ages Companion}}. |
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==Characters== |
==Characters== |
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+ | * Sultan [[Prospero|Ameirin]] of [[Ankara (WOD)|Ankara]], a [[Brujah]] [[Infernalism (WOD)|infernalist]] |
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==Terminology== |
==Terminology== |
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Latest revision as of 15:12, 15 March 2021
Tome of Secrets is a supplemental product to Vampire Twentieth Anniversary Edition: The Dark Ages, offering additional information on blood sorcery, medieval society, and True Faith.
Summary
From the Onyx Path catalog:
- "Every occult order worth its weight has a library of mystic truths. But the truly wondrous, truly frightening truths require you look deeper. That you delve in long, lost places. These, my friend, are those long, lost places."
- — Creidne
- The Tome of Secrets is a treatment of numerous topics about Cainites and stranger things in the Dark Medieval World. It’s about peeling back the curtain, and digging a little deeper. Inside, you'll find:
- Expanded treatment of Assamite Sorcery, Koldunic Sorcery, Necromancy, and Setite Sorcery
- A look at Cainite knightly orders, faith movements, and even human witchcraft
- Letters and diaries from all over the Dark Medieval World
Chapters
Introduction
Chapter One: The Dark Medieval world
A list of letters detailing the Bloodless Crusade's quest for the city of Scáth and reactions among the Cainite world.
Chapter Two: Forgotten Secrets
Lost powers of Abyss Mysticism, Assamite Sorcery, Koldunic Sorcery, Akhu, and Necromancy, as well as the magic used by witches.
Chapter Three: The Weight of Nobility
A short description of Cainite knighthoods and responsibilities to one's vassalage.
Chapter Four: Faith
Details about True Faith, as well as Faith-based power for true believers. Deals also with the role of Dark Thaumaturgy and demons
Appendix: Player Options
A list of Combination Disciplines that were omitted from the final version of Vampire Twentieth Anniversary Edition: The Dark Ages
Background Information
- The Tome of Secrets was funded as a part of the V20 Dark Ages Kickstarter.
- This is the second part of the "Hecata arc" which began in VTM: Lore of the Bloodlines , and is next covered in VTDA: V20 Dark Ages Companion .
Memorable Quotes
(...)
Characters
- Sultan Ameirin of Ankara, a Brujah infernalist
Terminology
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Previous book: V20DA: The Cainite Conspiracies Anthology |
Game Books Vampire: The Dark Ages books |
Next book: V20DA: V20 Dark Ages Companion |