Two Paths of Character Creation

In Shadows & Light, character creation offers two distinct paths, each shaping how you enter the world and how much support you can expect.

The first path is the Neonate experience. You are freshly embraced, possibly still under your sire’s thumb, and just beginning to understand the rules of Kindred existence. Staff will guide you, help steer you away from major long-term missteps, and gently nudge you back into the sandbox when you wander too close to danger. This path is ideal for players who want to learn the ropes while still feeling the weight of the world pressing in.

The second path is Ancilla, and it is not for the cautious. Think of it as Hardcore mode. You arrive with more autonomy, more backstory, and more rope to hang yourself with. Staff will not intervene. You are free to make bold choices and suffer the consequences. If you die, you die. There will be no mourning, no rescue, and no rewrites. This path is for players who want to dive into the deep end and see if they can swim with monsters who already know how to drown you.

Choose wisely. The shadows do not offer second chances.