Characters

SooC works with pre-written characters that are created by the organisers.

We will give you a background that contains at least the following elements:

Character name
Age group (perceived age / real age)
Gender
What kind of loyalty your character has towards the cult. Read more about loyalty here.
Information about your life before and in the cult
Your character’s function or role in the LARP serves as an out-of-game guideline to help you adopt the right mindset. It clarifies what others might expect from your character and how you contribute to the overall experience.
A secret (not all of these are major shocking secrets, they can also be small and personal.)
At least 3 close relationships with fellow characters (at least one positive and one negative.)
Powers (if your character has those.)
The story so far (if relevant)
Key events/triggers that are relevant to the character (if your character has those).

Casting:

We will be casting you based on your preferences in the sign-up sheet. When cast you will receive a short summary of your character. Full characters should be ready around October.

A note on clans:
As organizers, we will use WoD clans in the creation of your characters, but this information will not appear on your character sheet.

Clan affiliation is not a significant gameplay element for members of the cult. The founders do not engage in clan politics, and other members have no knowledge or awareness of clans at all.

The characters

The Founders

There are three Founder characters present in the game.

Play this if:

You are comfortable taking on some responsibilities in shaping play and guiding interactions.
You want to portray one of the oldest vampires in the game.
You enjoy holding power during the first and second nights but experiencing a dramatic downfall on the third.

The Chosen (The Inner Circle)

Seven Chosen characters in the game are closely tied to the founders, enjoying the power that comes with their position. Additionally, there is one unfilled, open spot—filling it will be part of some characters’ storylines. Six of them are Embraced one of them is bound.

Play this if:

You enjoy navigating the delicate balance of maintaining power while knowing it can easily be taken away.
You want to experience the thrill of wielding influence without needing to “know it all.”
You enjoy the challenge of a fall from grace on the third night (or possibly sooner).

The Embraced (Vampires)

There are fourteen Embraced characters in the game. All of you have been embraced, but you have not yet climbed the ranks of the cult.

Play this if:

You like playing a character torn between blind faith and conflicting emotions, struggling with the need for approval from those above you and oppress those beneath you.
You enjoy discovering your place in a larger, mysterious hierarchy.
You want to explore themes of devotion, disillusionment, and betrayal as you realize on the third night that you were lied to—and that your sacrifices may have been for nothing.

The bound (ghouls)

There are twenty one bound characters in the game.You have been part of the cult for some time but have not yet been embraced. Some ghouls eagerly await that moment, while others are content to remain as they are.

Play this if:

You want to explore themes of loyalty, ambition, and the fear of being discarded when you are no longer useful.
You are interested in the tension of potentially becoming a vampire.

The Tarnished (Humans/Initiates)*

The initiates are the newest members of the cult—recently recruited, still being tested, and trying to find their place. There are five of them.

Play this if:

You want to portray a character at the very bottom of the hierarchy.
You are looking for a higher chance of surviving the LARP.
You enjoy playing someone who is still learning the rules of this new and dangerous society.

*Note: This role requires two costumes—one for your initial entrance and another cult-appropriate outfit for after your initiation.