History TabletopGame / MasqueOfTheRedDeath

In 2004, [[Creator/WhiteWolf Arthaus Games]] published a sourcebook for ''Masque of the Red Death'', under the ''Sword & Sorcery'' imprint, that updated the setting to the 3rd edition of the ''UsefulNotes/D20System''. In addition, some of the qabals, and even the Red Death itself, got cameo mentions in the UrbanFantasy settings of ''TabletopGame/D20Modern''.

In 2004, [[Creator/WhiteWolf Arthaus Games]] published a sourcebook for ''Masque of the Red Death'', under the ''Sword & Sorcery'' imprint, that updated the setting to the 3rd edition of the ''UsefulNotes/D20System''. In addition, some of the qabals, and even the Red Death itself, got {{cameo}} mentions in the UrbanFantasy settings of ''TabletopGame/D20Modern''.

* AlternateHistory: The timeline diverts around 2700 BC when the Red Death breached Earth's universe.

* NintendoHard: When the RPGA incorporated this game into its Living Death campaign, its tiered system meant that most enemies could only be hurt with magical weapons. 1st-level characters (that is, every new character) did not have the time or money for magical items. As a result, total party kills were the norm.

In 2004, [[Creator/WhiteWolf Arthaus Games]] published a sourcebook for ''Masque of the Red Death'', under the ''Sword & Sorcery'' imprint, that updated the setting to the 3rd edition of the ''TabletopGame/D20System''. In addition, some of the qabals, and even the Red Death itself, got {{cameo}} mentions in the UrbanFantasy settings of ''TabletopGame/D20Modern''.

''Masque of the Red Death'' is a campaign setting for ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'', created by Creator/{{TSR}} and later expanded by Arthaus Games. Named after Creator/EdgarAllanPoe's story of the same name, it was a {{spinoff}} of the ''TabletopGame/{{Ravenloft}}'' campaign setting and had several facets in common: it was a gothic horror setting, with mysterious powers, and had restrictions on magic and planar travel. Unlike ''Ravenloft'', it was set in a more modern era, an 1890s version of Earth called "Gothic Earth" --the latter supplement ''Chronomancy'' confirmed that this was the same Earth as that of the ''Historical Reference'' supplement line.

''Masque of the Red Death'' is a campaign setting for ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'', created by TSR and later expanded by Arthaus Games. Named after Creator/EdgarAllanPoe's story of the same name, it was a {{spinoff}} of the ''TabletopGame/{{Ravenloft}}'' campaign setting and had several facets in common: it was a gothic horror setting, with mysterious powers, and had restrictions on magic and planar travel. Unlike ''Ravenloft'', it was set in a more modern era, an 1890s version of Earth called "Gothic Earth" --the latter supplement ''Chronomancy'' confirmed that this was the same Earth as that of the ''Historical Reference'' supplement line.

* {{Retirony}}: In the adventure "Red Tide" a sailor writes in his journal that he's about to propose marriage to his girlfriend as soon as he gets home. He's murdered by a vampire a short time later.

* WhenTheClockStrikesTwelve: Campaign expansion boxed set.

* {{Crossover}}: The Odiare domain was once part of Italy, but now is in the [[TabletopGame/{{Ravenloft}} Land of Mists]]

The eponymous Red Death of this setting was a mysterious force that was not strictly defined in the campaign materials. Several theories were floated in the materials to give [[DungeonMaster DMs]] something to play with. The Red Death was known to raise undead, make people insane or change them into monsters, and move locations around; as well as a source of magic for other beings. These traits being similar to those of the Dark Powers of ''Ravenloft'', strongly hints that the Red Death may be one of their number.

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''Masque Of The Red Death'' was originally (in RPG terms) a campaign setting by TSR and WizardsOfTheCoast for the TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons system. Named after Creator/EdgarAllanPoe's story of the same name, it was an add-on to the TabletopGame/{{Ravenloft}} campaign setting. ''Masque Of The Red Death'' had several facets in common with {{Ravenloft}}--it was a gothic horror setting, with mysterious powers, and it had restrictions on magic and planar travel similar to Ravenloft's. On the other hand, it was set in a more modern era, an 1890s version of Earth called ''Gothic Earth'' - a latter supplement (''Chronomancy'') confirmed that this was the same Earth as that of the Historical Reference supplement line.

The Red Death in this setting was, as were the mists in Ravenloft, a mysterious force that was not strictly defined in the campaign materials. Several theories were floated in the materials to give [[DungeonMaster DMs]] something to play with. The Red Death was known to raise undead, make people insane or change them into monsters, and move locations around. The Red Death is the source of all magic in the realm.

In 2004, Creator/WhiteWolf published a sourcebook for ''Masque of the Red Death'', using the [[{{D20}} D20 system]], under the Swords And Sorcery imprint. In addition, some of the qabals, and even the Red Death itself, got {{cameo}} mentions in D20Modern's UrbanFantasy settings.

''Masque Of The Red Death'' was originally (in RPG terms) a campaign setting by TSR and WizardsOfTheCoast for the TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons system. Named after Creator/EdgarAllanPoe's story of the same name, it was an add-on to the TabletopGame/{{Ravenloft}} campaign setting. ''Masque Of The Red Death'' had several facets in common with {{Ravenloft}}--it was a gothic horror setting, with mysterious powers, and it had restrictions on magic and planar travel similar to Ravenloft's. On the other hand, it was set in a more modern era, an 1890s version of Earth called ''Gothic Earth''.

TabletopGame/MasqueOfTheRedDeath was originally (in RPG terms) a campaign setting by TSR and WizardsOfTheCoast for the TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons system. Named after EdgarAllanPoe's story of the same name, it was an add-on to the TabletopGame/{{Ravenloft}} campaign setting. MasqueOfTheRedDeath had several facets in common with {{Ravenloft}}--it was a gothic horror setting, with mysterious powers, and it had restrictions on magic and planar travel similar to Ravenloft's. On the other hand, it was set in a more modern era, an 1890s version of Earth called ''Gothic Earth''.

In this setting, character classes were [=retool=]ed to more modern ones like "Athlete," "Criminal," and "Cowboy," and characters received salaries depending on their career. There were magic-using classes (the Adept) and priest-like ones (the Dilettante), along with some others that were rough parallels of the traditional D&D classes.

In 2004, Creator/WhiteWolf published a sourcebook for Masque of the Red Death, using the [[{{D20}} D20 system]], under the Swords And Sorcery imprint. In addition, some of the qabals, and even the Red Death itself, got {{cameo}} mentions in D20Modern's UrbanFantasy settings.

In this setting, character classes were [[{{ReTool}} re-tooled]] to more modern ones like "Athlete," "Criminal," and "Cowboy," and characters received salaries depending on their career. There were magic-using classes (the Adept) and priest-like ones (the Dilettante), along with some others that were rough parallels of the traditional D&D classes.

In 2004, WhiteWolf published a sourcebook for Masque of the Red Death, using the [[{{D20}} D20 system]], under the SwordsAndSorcery imprint. In addition, some of the qabals, and even the Red Death itself, got {{cameo}} mentions in D20Modern's UrbanFantasy settings.

In 2004, WhiteWolf published a sourcebook for Masque of the Red Death, using the [[{{D20}} D20 system]], under the SwordsAndSorcery imprint.

MasqueOfTheRedDeath was originally (in RPG terms) a campaign setting by TSR and WizardsOfTheCoast for the DungeonsAndDragons system. Named after EdgarAllanPoe's story of the same name, it was an add-on to the {{Ravenloft}} campaign setting. MasqueOfTheRedDeath had several facets in common with {{Ravenloft}}--it was a gothic horror setting, with mysterious powers, and it had restrictions on magic and planar travel similar to Ravenloft's. On the other hand, it was set in a more modern era, an 1890s version of Earth called ''Gothic Earth''.

In 2004, WhiteWolf, publishers of the WorldOfDarkness settings (''TabletopGame/VampireTheMasquerade'' et al.) published a sourcebook for Masque of the Red Death, using the [[{{D20}} D20 system]], under the SwordsAndSorcery imprint.