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The Path of Barriers

by Hound This defensive path was first researched shortly after the founding of clan Tremere but was lost to them with the defection of Goratrix. The incomplete path traveled with him and his chantry to the arms of the Sabbat … Continue reading

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Lagos v3.0

by The Malkavian Teddy Bear History: When Gaia was talking with her children and assigning each of her special children roles, they all took them happily. However, once they had all left to set out their appointed tasks, one small … Continue reading

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Gateway to Eternity

Reach down your hand in your pocket, Pull out some hope for me. It’s been a long day, Always. -Matchbox 20, "Long Day" by Dark Mistress Amy Chapter 1 – Pulling up Hope Her eyes were like liquid and they … Continue reading

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Ode to the Gangrel

by The Dark Prince of New York I Walk Alone Walking down the road, the road of no sunlit streams, always on my guard from foes, or so to me it seems, I’m just a lone-sung outlander, trying to make … Continue reading

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A View on Crossovers

by Lars Warning: This can be considered a rant, and you have probably heard it all before. The World of Darkness as a published game setting is by most players and storytellers, as well as those who write the books, … Continue reading

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Church Epidemics

by Nick As Ian Dorff and the rest of the Disease took their place on the stage of the Church, they melded with the ebony veil that blanketed the stage, which through the darkness seemed to become an virus, dark … Continue reading

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Alternate Currents – Gargoyles: Dealing with the Devil

by Matt Roberts Origin Among the Tremere, the study of magical zoology has become a dead art. The mystical and bizarre creatures that once inhabited the world have long since vanished, and those Warlocks whose occupation focused on their study … Continue reading

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Thirteenth Legion – Apocalypse Now

by Kabael Alrighty-righty-righty, step right up to read the fourth installment of the unfortunately intermittent column called The Thirteenth Legion here at De Vita In Excessum. I’m your host, the handsome Derek Guder and I hope you enjoy today’s show. … Continue reading

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Silent Voice (Part 2)

by Brittany Adams She was met outside of Moncada’s office by her appointed bodyguards, then led upstairs to her suite. She could barely suppress a small chuckle as the men took up positions on each side of her door. Surely, … Continue reading

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Hollow Sanctum – Desperately Seeking Arete – The Avatar and Seeking in Mage

by Malcus Dorroga "Why does my enlightened consciousness look like a Kubrik movie?" – confused Mage player during a Seeking Welcome back. I should probably be saying that to myself, seeing as I’ve been away from the column for so … Continue reading

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