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Dark Ages is sort of like The Masquerade, only the stories take 
place
in the Middle Ages (Dark Ages). I'm the Storyteller for The Dark Ages in
my little RPG coterie.
The Clans are basically the same as in
The Masquerade, with the addition of Clans Lasombra and Tzimisce, who would
later originate the Sabbat. The Camarilla had not yet been created and,
thus, no importance was given to the Masquerade (in the present, vampires
try to hide the fact of their existence from humans). It was the time of
theocentrism (major threat for vampires!!!) and the Crusades. Since The
Dark Ages is placed somewhere near the end of the 11th century, the Inquisition
was not yet a major threat.
The content of the stories doesn't change
much compared to The Masquerade. The major difference is the scenery (obviously)
and the presence of powerful religion-related antagonists, such as the
clergy and demons. It can also be an interesting experience to know what
your favorite Clan was like back then...too bad I got disappointed. My
favorite Dark Ages Clans are the Brujah (knights fighting for a fairer
society) and the Tzimisce (cruel flesh-molding fiends).
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