Vampire — Parliament of Knives 1.2.1

"Vampire: The Masquerade — Parliament of Knives" is a 600,000-word interactive horror novel written by Jeffrey Dean. This game, based on the popular "Vampire: The Masquerade" universe, immerses players in the World of Darkness shared story universe. Your decisions shape the narrative in this entirely text-based adventure, devoid of graphics or sound effects, relying solely on the power of your imagination.

In this dark tale, the undead Prince of Canada's capital city has vanished, prompting his second-in-command, Eden Corliss, to seek your assistance in uncovering the truth behind his disappearance. While you have been faithfully devoted to Corliss since she turned you into a vampire, this puzzling situation presents an opportunity for you to contemplate betrayal and seize power. Will you uphold your loyalty or venture into treacherous territories?

Within Ottawa’s immortal court resides a web of intricate alliances and deep-rooted rivalries among ancient clans. The absence of the Prince has set off a cascade of tension as longstanding bonds strain under the pressure. As chaos mounts, your strategic maneuvers in this politically charged environment will determine your fate. Beyond this internal strife, external threats loom large in the form of rebellious Anarchs breaching the Masquerade. Your ability to discern friend from foe holds life-and-death consequences, with dire repercussions for misjudgments.

Throughout this gripping narrative, you have the opportunity to:

• Choose your allegiance from three distinctive clans each with unique abilities.
• Embrace your dominating nature as a Ventrue, cloak yourself in stealth as a Nosferatu, or revel in heightened senses as a Toreador.
• Manipulate social dynamics to ensnare unsuspecting targets.
• Exercise control over your loyal manservant and ghoul.
• Decide whether to confront the Anarchs head-on or align with them.
• Peel back the layers of deception within Ottawa's immortal society.
• Pursue romantic connections with a sheriff or a seer.
• Indulge in the blood offerings of your alluring ally.
• Shape your character's identity, exploring diverse gender and sexual orientations.