Midnight in Melbourne: What Thou Wilt
About this Event
In the darkest hours of Melbourne's Winter, an unnatural sovereign rules over the dangerous undead creatures that stalk the unwitting mortal populace. He is Prince Malleus King, and he and his Ventrue clan claim dominion over the city's black underbelly through the Traditions of the sinister conspiracy known as the Camarilla.
But his claims ring hollow. Even a king is but one more pawn to the hand that moves the pieces, and the devious warlocks of Clan Tremere have found a way to bring the Clan of Kings to heel. And yet they refuse to debase or dethrone Prince King, supporting his authority while they pursue their own mysterious agendas.
It is an uneasy alliance, born of blackmail and distrust, yet it may be all that stands against the threats against it. Emissaries from Sydney request to be received at Prince King's court, though many doubt the enigmatic Lady of New Albion's motivations. A pack of feral killers and hunters, once invited as guests, have overstayed their welcome and grow restless and hungry. And the rage of a lunatic bloodline may return a latent legacy to the throne it never truly abandoned.
Premise
Midnight in Melbourne: What Thou Wilt is a casual live-action roleplay set in Melbourne's vampire society based on the world of Vampire: the Masquerade. No experience with the setting or with roleplaying is necessary, but a session of Dungeons & Dragons, improv theatre sports, or a M**der mystery party is somewhere close to what you can expect.
This event follows from our last, but it is not necessary to have attended it nor any of our other events to enjoy this one (participants who have attended previous events may be able to portray characters from them with approval). No experience with the event's systems are necessary (a simplified custom system will be in use with an even simpler version available for new or reserved participants).
This event focuses on the theme that supernatural creatures are bound by supernatural laws, and even the mightiest of monsters can be brought to heel. Political persecution and violence are expected and encouraged.
Proudly created in collaboration with Sub Club.
Finger-food available at intermission (GF and vegan options available, though not all requirements or preferences may be accomodated).
Attire and Costuming
It is recommended to "dress like a vampire." Your style of dress will determine which faction you will be cast into:
- The sorcerous Clan Tremere are a highly disciplined lodge of warlocks. Costumes of an esoteric, legal, mysterious, or occult nature may be cast here.
- The proud Clan Ventrue are the aristocrats and self-appointed rulers of vampire society. Costumes of a regal, classy, sophisticated, or dignified nature will be cast here.
- The enigmatic Clan Malkavian are an insane collection of seers, prophets, and psychopaths. Costumes of an eccentric, medical, or unclassifiable nature will be placed here. (NOTE: Malkavian characters will be given firm direction as we are actively trying to avoid comical characters; it can be offensive to some and can damage the tone of the event.)
- The feral Clan Gangrel are wild, animalistic predators and hunters. Costumes that are rural, dirty, bestial, or savage will be cast here.
- The sinister Clan Lasombra are an ambitious and ruthless bloodline as deadly and dangerous as darkness itself. Costumes of a clerical, disquieting, sleek, or particularly dark hue will be cast here.
Media to consider when dressing include many classic vampire films and TV shows including Interview With The Vampire, Blade, The Lost Boys, From Dusk Til Dawn, True Blood, Twilight, Underworld, Angel, and (probably most accurately) What We Do In The Shadows.
Please avoid weapon props, especially those that look realistic.
Notes and Disclaimers
Tickets: Tickets will only be refunded up to one day before the event (eventbrite fees paid by buyer) or if the event is cancelled. Tickets may not be available at the door. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience.
Content: Midnight in Melbourne is for mature audiences and contains (but is not limited to) themes of horror, crime, the supernatural, blasphemy, disfigurement, exploitation, objectification, othering, cruelty, sexuality, victimisation, persecution, bigotry, and violation. Safety tools for safe roleplay are in use, but some content and performances may be confronting for some participants. Attendees must be over 18 years.
Accessibility and Inclusion: Midnight in Melbourne is LGBTQIA+ inclusive. This event uses lighting and sound effects with occasional uses of smoke/haze machines. Attendees are required to adhere to laws and regulations as specified by Sub Club and Liquor Licensing Victoria.
To find out more, you can find Midnight in Melbourne on Facebook and instagram or can join our discord server at https://discord.gg/JW9UMYZPv4
Photograph credits: Elm Experiments and Hot Lens Photography.
Midnight in Melbourne proudly uses no AI tools in the creation of our events.
Midnight in Melbourne is created on the lands of the Kulin Nation.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 38.37 to AUD 53.19
