The Superlatives vs Vampire

Lead a superpowered team of "Superlatives" to defend 19th-century Victorian London! Battle a Martian warship, clockwork monsters, and nefarious inventors. "The Superlatives: Aetherfall" is a 260,000-word interactive novel by Alice Ripley. It’s entirely text-based, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. The prestigious Society for the Advancement of Individuals of Superlative Talent and the Protection of the Queen has invited you to become their newest member! But on the very day the Society plans to initiate you, unknown Villains destroy the Society headquarters and kidnap your colleagues! As the sole remaining full member of the Superlative Society, you must initiate new recruits to investigate the abduction. Meet your team: Nimble—faster than lightning; Wailer—a "banshee" with sharp blades and sonic shriek attacks; Arturek—the gruff Martian warrior; Tua—a Venusian who commands the power of plants; and Black Orchid—a strangely familiar new recruit. Your efforts are bolstered by your faithful Clockwork assistant, Gatsby, and your always-butting-in rival, Hallow. Will your gain your team’s trust and convince them to work together, or will they fall apart under the pressure? Will you cut a deal with London’s Villains, or even turn the Society into Villains yourself? Will you trust the mysterious Dusk and Mr. Ink, who offer you help, or will you uncover their many secrets? • Play as male, female, or nonbinary; gay, straight, bisexual, asexual, or aromantic • Draw power from your preternatural nature, alien heritage, or genius gadgets • Protect the Earth from torrential aetherfalls • Keep your identity secret from your nosy landlady, Mrs. Rathbone • Negotiate with minute Mercurian monarchs (Mercurians stand only four inches tall) • Push your teammates to transcend their origins or pursue their destiny • Foil the Nefarious Clockwork Contraptions of Dr. Eisengeist and discover his origins Don your mask, take to the skies, and God save the Queen!

The secret world behind the lights of the Big Apple is opening its doors to you once again. Your life changed for the worse on the eve of your Embrace and you are now a Kindred, a vampire, part of the Lasombra clan and thrown in the mist of the eternal political struggles of the Camarilla. This conflict is your reality and if the Ventrue Prince and her followers underestimate you, they will deeply regret it. **Vampire: The Masquerade – Shadows of New York** is a visual novel set in the rich universe of Vampire: The Masquerade, and is the continuation of the story started in **Coteries of New York.** You don’t need to have played **Coteries** to appreciate and understand the story behind **Shadows of New York.** While Coteries was a general introduction to the world depicted in the 5th Edition of the hit tabletop role-playing game, Shadows presents a more personal and unique tale. - A visual novel tackling themes of personal conflict, horror, political struggles and of course, what it means to be an undead. - A continuation of Coteries of New York. See the familiar metropolis through entirely different eyes. Expect new characters, new locations and a fresh original soundtrack. - Play as a member of the Lasombra clan. Master the shadows and communicate with the inhabitants of the Other Side, but beware – Oblivion is always lurking out there, ready to devour you whole. - Explore the streets of New York. While you search for ways to satiate your bloodthirst, catch glimpses of various fascinating vignettes and forge connections with the eccentric inhabitants of the city. - Shape your mind, shape your fate. You used to avoid defining yourself and tried to stay neutral, but given your situation, you can no longer afford to do so. The choices you make will alter the way you think, and your thinking will alter the paths you take. Whether you're a seasoned veteran of Vampire: The Masquerade or a newcomer to the franchise, **Shadows of New York** offers a mature and atmospheric experience that captures the essence of its source material. The New York games invites you to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the World of Darkness, a universe that encompasses the iconic tabletop roleplaying game and acclaimed video game titles.