"You’ve been Embraced, brought into the night and left to fend for yourself with your coterie. Now what?" The Crimson Gutter chronicle introduces core concepts during play such as feeding, the sects (Anarchs, Camarilla, and the Church of Caine), and the Masquerade itself while giving the players’ characters a chance to carve a niche for themselves among the Kindred. AUTHOR: Jose Garcia and Andrew Peregrine with Juhana Pettersson RENEGADE GAME STUDIOS & WORLD OF DARKNESS BRAND MANAGEMENT Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

“It’s so romantic! Just imagine how beautiful it must have been, the Vermilion Wedding. I’m so envious. I wish I could have something like that. I remember when I was a mortal, all those feelings. Love. Affection. Care. I want to have those feelings again!” WRITERS: Juhana Pettersson, Muriel Algayres, Sharang Biswas, Freja Gyldenstrøm, Kevin Schluter and April Brown Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

This was written to correct a podcast I could not stand by. The original Werewolf 5th edition came from a perception of a clear bias. I wanted "5th edition". What we got was "Werewolf the Apocalypse". A reimagined story. Reimagined means to reinterpret imaginatively. I did not give it a solid chance. 2 months since I released that pod, I have been working on a campaign for the reimagined werewolf story and I fell in love with it. I hope, with this podcast, fans come with me on that journey and dare to buy the reimagined tale and see if the feel of the new captivates you. At the very least, have an informed opinion from trying the material out and not settling for just reading it. This is my apology for going against a principal I typically held to. Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

"Get comfy, pups. If you want a tale of blood, claws, gore, and guts, I’m going to regale you with one hell of a tragic story. These are the recollections of Astrid Broken Claw, Ahroun of the Get of Fenris. Do you know her name? You should. She was a key player in the Amazon War of the late 20th century. Astrid herself told me — Nina Freeman, her blessed granddaughter." Credits Developers: Matthew Dawkins and Leath Sheales Writers: Bill Bridges, Alison Cybe, Matthew Dawkins, Cat Evans, Erica Mahoney, Michele Masala, Nik May, J. F. Sambrano, Leath Sheales, Ethan Skemp Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

"Love Bites features the messy entanglements that emerge when what passes for love among the Kindred meets politics. On New Year’s Eve, the Prince entrusts an up-and-coming Maréchal coterie with what seems like an easy task: escort her prodigal grandchilde, Gatsby, to a Nosferatu party hosted by visiting Cleopatras, ensure he has a memorable night, and safely return him to her penthouse before dawn. To accomplish this, they must contend with Gatsby’s antics, face the inconveniences of a celebrating city, and get him to the warrens before midnight to honor the Nosferatu with a New Year’s toast." AUTHOR: Rachel J. Wilkinson DEVELOPER: Juhana Pettersson PRODUCER: Kevin Schluter ART DIRECTOR: Sarah Robinson COVER AND INTERIOR ARTIST: Raquel Cornejo GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Sarah Robinson COPY EDITOR: Freja Gyldenstrøm PROOFREADER: Nathan Gerber CULTURAL CONSULTANT: Logan Boese Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

"Greed. Lies. Backbiting. Apathy. Welcome to the heart of the corporate world." This book is about the many companies owned and operated under Pentex. Authors: Justin Achilli [BlackDog], Richard E.Dansky [Endron and King], Deena McKinney [Avalon], Clayton Oliver [Magadon], Brian Urbanek, Owen Winkler and Jess Heinig [Tellus} Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

"The Baali are a clan causing much controversy. The question whether they qualify as a clan or just a bloodline (and if so from which clan) is open for discussion. While the Kindred are generally not considered heroes and revel in their dark drives, the Baali are regarded as pure evil. They are accused of consorting with demons, corrupting mortals and kindred alike, and working to bring about Gehenna to destroy the world in an orgy of bloodshed and chaos." WRITTEN BY Björn Lippold EDITING AND READING: Björn Lippold ART DIRECTOR: Björn Lippold Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

"...Hear now the tales of the past. Sing of the ancient times and the bright morning and golden afternoon of our lives. For in the time before the Wyrmcomers, we did not yet fear the coming of the night. Our voices lit the darkness then as we sang of our triumphs and sorrows. My song tonight holds within it the tales of those times, of little brother Wendigo and elder brother Uktena. These tales may show our power and our pride and our love for our lands and Kin. Yet, it is the one who is absent of whom I truly sing, for if we heed not the tale I tell, there will be none of us left to sing the greatest song of sorrow, known to us as the Croatan Song." --Greenwoman Threepaws, elder of the Sept Wisdom Keeper of the Cherokee Authors: Bill Bridges (Croatan), Jackie Cassada (Uktena) and Nicky Rea (Wendigo) Authors’ Special Thanks: To Beth Bostic for her assistance in locating the history of the Five Civilized Tribes and ideas for Storytelling Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

Writer: Chris Gunning Developer: Juhana Pettersson Producer: Kevin Schluter Graphic Designer: Sarah Robinson Copy and Cultural Editor: Stephanie Cohen Test Reader: Zack Schwartz "A Scenario Book made to give a jumpstart to a W5 campaign or to play on its own. Typically, we avoid reviewing stories such as this because bias plays a large part. Here we all gave a hopeful look to see the newest edition of Werewolf written as it was meant to be portrayed. " Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

Author: Zachary Ball Editor: Zachary Ball New Combination discipline powers. Options for cheaper powers to diversify players. Optional req's and substitutes This book adds a layer of powers and just powers to add to your chronicles. For players its a new "shopping book" if your ST's allow. For ST's its a mine of different powers to illustrate the unique abilities of an NPC that you cannot envision on your own. Bob's 2 cents: "This book allows you to see that anyone can come up with descriptors and usage of new vampire powers. Caveat Emptor" Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

Blood Sigils includes: • The redworking scene in 21st-century chronicles: who’s buying, who’s selling, who’s hunting, what’s waiting • Dozens more Thin-Blood Alchemy formulae and Blood Sorcery rituals, plus systems to build formulae and rituals for your chronicle • Tools, monstrosities, tomes, and the veins of the earth to be tapped by vampire sorcerers • How to add a blood craft scene to your existing chronicle, including a sample chronicle structure focused on Thin-Blood Alchemy Authors: Emily Cambias, Jose R. Garcia, Greg Stolze, and Kenneth Hite Developer: Kenneth Hite Produced by: Elisa Teague and Kevin Schluter "A team made this possible. No matter the name, it took a team to work together and meet the objectives to see this book project completed. We at 25yrs make many jokes and carry passionate feelings about the products made but we are ever thankful to the team that made the project happen. A big part of that team is the fans. We all have a part here. Great job everyone!" Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

"We bring a special kind of hell to the streets of this domain. Yes, we do." — Master Hample, Blood Brother of the Five Points Circle Points Circle, New York City Written By: Matthew Dawkins. Layout and design: Marcos M. Peral Villaverde. Art by: Christopher Shy and Guy Davis Guest Host: "GoGo the Gamer Mistress" Can Find GoGo on: Discord: "Singularity" server. +1000 populace where Gogo runs Pathfinder and V20 TTRPG games. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/gamemistress Tik-Tok/Instagram/Youtube: Lasombra Mom Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

"You were not invited," hissed his captor past mandibles that glistened with the threat of poison. "Only the Ananasi may enter this place." --The 4th Guide Authors: Brett Brooks and James A. Moore Developer: Ethan Skemp Editor: Aileen E. Miles Art Director: Aileen E. Miles Art: Jeff Holt, Steve Prescott, Jeff Rebner, Ron Spencer, Ryan Sook, Melissa Uran Comic Book Art: Leif Jones and Alex Shiekman Back Cover Art: Steve Prescott Layout, Typesetting and Cover Design: Aileen E. Miles Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

Written by Justin Achilli, Basheer Ghouse, Christopher Gunning, Dylan Jennings, Sasanehsaeh Jennings, Khaldoun Khelil, Karim Muammar, Juhana Pettersson, Pam Punzalan, and Bianca Savazzi This Episode we decide to have just myself record it due to the controversial feelings regarding the product. Team expressed the not so fun feeling of going through a book and it is feeling like work to keep it positive. Out of respect for them, I kept the notes of 2 previous recordings, one i already released on patreon, Here is our collected feelings and most of our points about this book. Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

Werewolf the Savage Age discussion start: 56:20. We review Werewolf the Savage Age from the ST Vault. The main attraction for us was the perspective on Mokole and the unique tie-ins to existing Werewolf the Apocalypse material. Written By: Christopher Gunning, Nik May and Andrew Howell Sambrano Interview: It was felt by members of our team to discuss the former contracted “indigenous perspective" expert, James Sambrano's dramatic departure from the Werewolf 5th edition team. Here I say I find the value of this to demonstrate a discussion calmly regarding multiple sides of the topic based on limited information. The intent is to remove this incident from our community by quickly bringing insights and perspective that allows the parties involved to seek closure and prevent aggrandized responses from parties simply not involved or having no official means to speak to it. I as in Bob, refuse to spread the link to the original document because its existence is out there already and is an example of unprofessional conduct. When Sambrano goes back and looks at this action, calmly, he may find a better way to have been heard. I do know future employers will note this behavior and I wish him the best for his future endeavors. Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

Author: Jim Comer Additional writing: Rick Russel, Chad Imbrogno, Conrad Hubbard Art: Jeff Holt, Larry MacDougall, Steve Prescott, Ron Spencer, James Stowe Art Director: Aileen E. Miles Comic Book Art: Joe Corroney Publisher: White Wolf Publishing, Inc. Published: September 1999 Summary: Children of the Sun and keepers of Gaia's memory. The Alligator Fera of Werewolf the Apocalypse. Children of the Dragon. They have several impressive monikers. Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

This episode is a break from the usual review to give an example of the talks offered on Patreon. The team dives into talking around the books and their usage. Giving perspective and fun in discussing what we love. Enjoy the episode and the upcoming werewolf review of the Fera book: Mokole! Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

From Bob: We discuss with humor and praise the updates of revised and tackle some interesting points of view that are atypical to the average player. "Half human. Half beast. Predators that stalk the deepest woods and the darkest urban alleyways. Monsters that creep up on their prey like ghosts, then explode into a fury of claws and fangs. Beasts that howl under the full moon and kill those that cross the boundaries of their territory. Werewolves." --From the book Revised Edition Authors: Deirdre Brooks, Brian Campbell, Harry Heckel, Heather Heckel, Forrest Marchinton, Matt McFarland, Deena McKinney, Kyle Olson and Ethan Skemp Additional Material: Eric Griffin Revised Edition Developer: Ethan Skemp Editor: Carl Bowen Art Director: Aileen E. Miles Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

A fictional historical sourcebook for Werewolf the Apocalypse. Not to be confused with the revised version. Authors: Heather Curatola, Harry Heckel, Forrest B. Marchinton, Deena McKinney, Ethan Skemp Additional Material: Sean Jaffe Editor: Aileen E. Miles Art: John Cobb, Joe Corroney, Steve Ellis, Richard Kane Ferguson, Michael Gaydos, Jeff Holt, Brian LeBlanc, Larry MacDougall, Steve Prescott, Jeff Rebner, Alex Sheikman, Ron Spencer Art Director: Aileen E. Miles Cover Art: Dan Brereton Layout & Typesetting: Aileen E. Miles Cover Design: Aileen E. Miles Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

"What lines are you willing to cross when you push back against the evil that walks among us?" Lines Drawn in Blood presents a series of four stories that can be played individually or linked together to tell an entire chronicle. Pressure Test: Ghostly incursions are far more than the weight of individual sorrow. Outsiders: The residents of a small town break an ancient pact and pay the price. Blur the Lines: Occult symbols at a murder scene drag Hunters into a race against time. Alone in the Dark: Far from city lights, a nest of monsters pull the strings of a lonely northern town. Lines Drawn in Blood is a story supplement for Hunter: The Reckoning, A Storytelling Game of Desperate Measures. Authors: Jose Garcia, TK Johnson, Andrew Peregrine, Rob Wieland Developer: Cat Evans Senior Game Designer, RPGs: Elisa Teague and Cat Evans Associate Producer, RPGs: Kevin Schluter Creative Director, RPGs: Sarah Robinson Cover Art: Mark Kelly Illustrators: Nevzat Aydin , Krzysztof Bieniawski, Felipe Headley Costa, Mirko Failoni, Mark Kelly, Yuliya Litvinova, Mollie Penman, Erling Saevarsson, Maichol Quinto, and Egle Zioma Art Acquisitions Manager: Trivia Fox Graphic Designer: Sarah Robinson Editor: Shawn Banerjee Cultural Consulting: Stephanie Cohen Support the show https://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM