VERSION: 0.2 01/23/2025
In a world where the mundane brushes against the supernatural, Veil RPG invites players to step beyond the ordinary and embrace the enigmatic. Beneath the surface of everyday life lies a labyrinth of hidden truths, ancient powers, and otherworldly forces vying for dominance. Veil is a modern tabletop RPG, weaving dark fantasy with the allure of the unknown, where players navigate the balance between humanity and the supernatural.
Veil centers on characters thrust into a world cloaked in secrecy. These are not ordinary people—they are vampires, werewolves, witches, and others touched by forces beyond the veil of reality. Whether embracing their new power or clinging to the remnants of their humanity, they face challenges that pit them against other supernatural entities, shadowy organizations, and the relentless passage of time.
Players explore an intricate dance between light and shadow, where decisions ripple through the supernatural world. In this realm, loyalty, betrayal, and ambition hold sway, and even allies may have hidden agendas.
At the heart of Veil lie timeless themes and archetypes, reimagined for a modern audience. Here’s a glimpse of the forces shaping the world:
The Vampires
Elegant and deadly, vampires are caught between the allure of immortality and the burden of their cursed existence. Each harbors a slumbering demon within, a manifestation of their darkest impulses. The game challenges players to stave off this waking, lest they lose themselves to an unholy hunger.
The Werewolves
Bound to the primal forces of the wild, werewolves embody raw power and feral instinct. Whether lone wolves or part of tightly knit packs, they face the duality of their existence—human reason tempered by bestial rage.
The Mages
Mages are reality's weavers, bending the threads of existence through sheer will and arcane mastery. Unlike witches, whose power often comes from rituals or external pacts, mages tap into their profound understanding of reality's structure. They manipulate energy, distort time, and even rewrite minds, but such power demands precision and balance.
The Witches
Masters of arcane knowledge, witches channel energy through rituals and spells, wielding powers that shape reality itself. Some tread the delicate path of balance, while others risk delving into the forbidden, with the cosmos watching.
The Skilled Normals
Not all inhabitants of this hidden world are gifted with supernatural powers. Some are simply Skilled Normals—individuals whose talents, intelligence, and resourcefulness allow them to operate in the world of the supernatural without the benefit of magical or monstrous abilities. These characters could be savvy investigators, expert hackers, seasoned bounty hunters, or even morally flexible entrepreneurs.
Skilled Normals hold their own against the supernatural, armed with their wits, specialized knowledge, and an uncanny ability to navigate the world of shadows. While they may not possess extraordinary abilities, their deep understanding of the supernatural world, paired with their practical skills, makes them a force to be reckoned with.
Beyond the supernatural lies a world that slumbers in blissful ignorance, where shadowy organizations seek to exploit or destroy the unseen. Players encounter factions with their own motives: hunters, corporations, and secret societies that might serve as allies—or adversaries.
In the world of Veil, there is a stark divide between those who are Aware of the supernatural world and those who are Unaware.
The Aware are individuals who have seen beyond the veil—who know of the creatures that lurk in the shadows, the magic that bends reality, and the forces that govern this unseen world. They could be vampires, werewolves, witches, or even highly skilled normals who have stumbled into the truth and survived. The Aware often find themselves caught in the crossfire of supernatural rivalries, hunted by those who wish to exploit or eliminate them. For them, the struggle is not only to navigate a world of deadly power but to maintain their grip on humanity while walking a path between two worlds.
The Unaware, by contrast, live their lives in blissful ignorance, unaware of the dark forces at play just beneath the surface of their reality. They are the everyday people—citizens, workers, the occasional law enforcement officer—who would never guess that the man sitting next to them in the coffee shop might be a werewolf or a witch. For the Unaware, the world is exactly as it seems. They are safe... for now. But when they unknowingly cross paths with the Aware, their lives can be irrevocably changed, often for the worse.
The difference between these two groups is not just knowledge—it's a matter of survival. The Aware know how to recognize the signs of danger, how to navigate the web of intrigue, and how to deal with the supernatural, while the Unaware are simply victims in a game they don't even know exists.
Veil emphasizes storytelling, tension, and tactical choices. Combat is brutal and immersive, with mechanics that emphasize critical thinking and a balance of risk and reward. Social encounters delve into deception, persuasion, and wit, with the stakes often as high as in battle. The choices players make ripple outward, shaping the narrative and world around them.
Veil RPG beckons those with the courage to explore its depths. It offers a rich world of discovery, betrayal, and mystery—a game where every decision has weight and every shadow hides a secret.