Finding Atoria
Three friends, each with 30+ years playing and running TTRPGs sit down weekly to tell stories about the games, community and topics surrounding the Table Top Role Playing world.
Finding Atoria
Vampire: The Masquerade-A Beginner’s Guide to Clans: Exploring Ventrue & Nosferatu
In this episode of Finding Atoria, the crew continues their Vampire: The Masquerade beginner series with a deep dive into two iconic clans that embody opposite ends of power and monstrosity.
Moderated by Tori, the episode explores what it means to play either the polished ruler or the unseen manipulator of the night. Malcolm breaks down the Ventrue—the aristocratic leaders of vampire society who rule through status, influence, and refined control. Meanwhile, Arcadia examines the Nosferatu, the hidden monsters who operate from the shadows, trading beauty for secrets and wielding power through information and fear.
Together, the Finding Atoria crew frames these clans as two interpretations of Dracula: the sophisticated charmer who commands a room, and the lurking horror who knows everyone’s secrets. The episode contrasts the public face of authority with the power broker behind the scenes, helping new players decide which version of undeath best fits the character they want to play.
Whether you’re drawn to courtly dominance or subterranean scheming, this beginner-friendly guide offers insight into clan themes, roleplay opportunities, and storytelling potential in Vampire: The Masquerade.
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