As the darkness falls, red eyes light up in the shadows. Fanged creatures drop from the ceilings and fall gracefully to their feet. Along a dimly lit street a hooded figure walks with uneering grace and power belying their diminutive stature. Shouts of fear and surprise echo from a group of brigands as they attempt to waylay an innocent passerby only to have an ethereal face emerge from the walls, spinning fire and magic in its spectral hands.
Creatures of darkness have fascinated people for many generations. From ancient Greeks and the Vrykolakas to the shiryo spirits of Japanese mythology, these nightmare creatures of darkness are thought of as monsters. However, with the romanticization and popularity growth from modern movies, TV, and books, these entities carry with them great appeal.
The same can be held true with role playing games. The appeal of playing as a vampire or a werewolf is there, but it can be difficult trying to properly balance the strengths and weaknesses so as to not break the game or make playing other options less appealing. This guide contains rules and guides on how to allow players to choose from new race options or alter existing characters with additional features. With four undead and monstrous playable races, this guide will help guide you through some unconventional game play.
