

Los Angeles and its surroundings are faithfully reproduced as they exist in the Gothic-Punk World of Darkness, including major elements of the metaplot like the Kuei-jin invasion and the collapse of the Anarch Free State.

Similarly, if you try to refuse a mission given to you by the prince, he uses the Dominate Discipline to ensure your obedience. For example, if you decide to side with the Anarchs, you will still need to obey Prince LaCroix, as you are told to act like you are still loyal. However, while the game does give players great freedom, the overall plot line does not change no matter what you do, and all the core missions still need to be completed. The storyline is non-linear though most events will be encountered regardless of the character's choices, there are numerous optional quests and five distinct endings. The player must decide which faction – if any – they can trust, and determine the secrets of the Sarcophagus before it causes all out war amongst the Kindred. A supposed Sabbat attack interrupts the introduction to Kindred lore being given to the player by Smiling Jack, and they must continue on alone.Īs the game progresses, it becomes apparent that an ancient artifact known as the Ankaran Sarcophagus is at the center of recent tensions between the Camarilla, Sabbat, Anarchs and Kuei-jin of the West Coast. In return, the player is expected to serve the Prince faithfully, and is set a task to prove their usefulness and loyalty. The player's character has been newly embraced by a sire who did not seek the local Prince's permission both Sire and childe are sentenced to be executed, but following a protest by Anarch "leader" Nines Rodriguez, Prince LaCroix spares the player's life as a calculated move to preserve a state of non-aggression between the two groups. Yours is a living world, even though you cease to be." Plot Embark in a variety of story-driven quests as you explore an open world filled with side missions, multiple pathways and characters to interact with. " As a recently sired vampire, you must traverse the dark world of modern-day Los Angeles-from raver clubs and the secret underground caverns of Downtown to seedy hotels and exclusive mansions on Hollywood's infamous Sunset Strip. Publisher's summary Seduced in a dark alley.
