Good evening, my fellow Kindred,

We are excited to announce that today is the day we officially rebrand our project from our original title, Sunset Chronicles: Sin City Blues, to our new title, Vampire: Blood & Vice,  We chose the new title because we feel as though it better captures the tone for our game and gets to officially represent how our game is set within the World of Darkness.

Our initial alpha demo which we released under the old title for the Vampire: The Masquerade Game Jam 2022 and its subsequent updates will remain on our itch.io page. We are going to keep iterating on the demo to add additional features as we develop them including character creation.

As our first dev diary following our rebrand, we wanted to give you an introduction to some of the companions we have planned as additions to your coterie in the full game. The Prince of Las Vegas’s Camarilla appoints you as the leader of a new Plumaire coterie, tasked with investigating and representing the interests of the city's most powerful factions. As head of this elite group, your role is to navigate the intricate social and political landscape of Las Vegas, uniting a coterie bound by either their prominence or shared passions. In this dev diary, we’re excited to introduce some of the key companions who will join your coterie, each bringing unique abilities and connections that will shape your journey.

Kieran Edevane

The Doctor

Tremere

 A troubled doctor searching for the source of a mysterious new illness that killed his wife. He is your first companion in your quest as his goals become aligned with yours to find out who turned you into a vampire.  His analytic and calculating mind may become quite handy in your investigation. 

Evelyn

The Boxer

The Lasombra

A street fighter hardened by the harsh lessons of corruption and loyalty, she’s learned how these forces twist even the best ideals. Though she can be difficult to handle, her boxing skills are invaluable when it’s time to settle things with brute force.

Charles

The Lawyer

Ventrue

 A charismatic attorney skilled in litigation, he uses his legal expertise to challenge the established Kindred hierarchy. Mastering the nuances of local law as if it were second nature, he's a valuable ally to have when facing trouble within the system. 

Midori

The Showgirl

Toreador

A passionate showgirl wanting to break her contract with her abusive talent agent. Though she has her vices, her charm and elegance have granted her access to influential circles. She knows nearly everyone worth knowing, making her a valuable ally in a world where timing a smile or a refusal can mean everything.

Lucas Degano

The Ranger

Gangrel

A war veteran looking to stop pollution on his land. Seeing through not one, not two even, but three wars is bound to leave a lot of scars. Living on the verges of society as well as the city makes him a specialist in topics of survival - whether in combat or in wilderness.

Let us know which companion you're most excited to add to your coterie on our Discord server. We also have an ongoing poll about what would you like to see next month from our Disciplines there. Chime in and leave your vote! Also remember that you can follow us on another social media - Facebook, Twitter or Reddit. If you want to support us you can do that via our Patreon page.

Thanks,

Sunset Chronicles Studios