SCHEDULE

KEY FEATURES

FACTIONS

In the world of Darkness Emergent, the factions represent the diverse ideologies and ambitions of the Kindred. Each faction embodies a distinct approach to navigating the eternal night, whether through rebellion, preservation, power, or innovation.

The Auroral Shield safeguards against dangerous mystic forces.


Regency Room - Far Back wall - round table area

The Arsene Society refines crime into an art form.

Heinsbergen (Registration)

The Chimera Group masters espionage and counter-intelligence, silencing threats before they arise.

Regency Room - Right hand wall - Square table set-up

The Digital Collective safeguards Kindred secrets in a world of constant surveillance.

Regency Room - Round table in area nearest to the stairs

The Epicureans defy monotony, indulging in passion, beauty, and rare delights to make immortality unforgettable. They are the providers or those who partake.

2nd Floor - Roman room

The Executive Board wields financial power to control global influence.


Regency Room - Left hand area, U-shaped Conference table

The Iron Horsemen cherish freedom and mobility, embracing a nomadic lifestyle.

Biltmore Bowl Foyer

The Haymarketers fight for fairness and justice in Kindred society, challenging 
oppressive labor practices.


Regency Room - Men’s Room (Fight Club Bathroom)

The Limelit Circle harnesses fame’s power to challenge the elite, tempt Kindred, and risk the Masquerade.

Biltmore Bowl - Left hand side, lower floor

The Midnight Congregation unites Kindred in preserving the ancient wisdom of the Methuselahs, guiding all who seek purpose.


Biltmore Bowl - Upper level by the doors

The Promethean Conclave seeks to steer humanity and Kindred toward a brighter future through innovation.


Biltmore Bowl - Right hand side, lower floor

The Wilting Lily seeks to turn the decay of Kindred existence into artistic expression.

2nd Floor - Moroccan Room

Each faction offers a unique path, catering to different Kindred ambitions and ideals, making the world of Darkness Emergent a rich, complex tapestry where alliances and rivalries shape the fate of all who dwell within.

21 GRAMS

Step into the golden age of Hollywood at the "Orpheus Hotel," a once vibrant place where celebrities like Gene Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, and Marilyn Monroe mingled. Parties at the rooftop bar were lit by the glow of the Hollywood Sign. However, those days are long gone. After decades of strange events and deaths, the hotel now stands derelict, shrouded in a sinister corruption that taints its very soul.

In this intimate horror experience, inspired by iconic games like  "Silent Hill" and the haunted hotel sequence in "Bloodlines," you and your team of vampires are tasked with exploring the abandoned "Orpheus Hotel.” Unravel the hotel’s dark history and uncover the events that led to its downfall. Solve intricate puzzles rooted in LA history and engage in immersive roleplay with the wraiths trapped within the hotel’s cursed walls.

Our unique blend of LARP and escape room elements promises intense emotions and brain-teasing challenges. The 4-hour session includes a comprehensive safety briefing, an overview of our unique rules, and a cooldown period after the game. We employ a streamlined version of VtM, allowing you to select power cards that represent a limited set of disciplines and specialized skills. Our system emphasizes roleplaying, theater of the mind, and player versus environment interactions, using cards to determine success and failure.

 Participants can bring their Darkness Emergent character or create a unique one shot character.We encourage you to dress as your vampire would for a haunted exploration. Draw inspiration from old Hollywood, ghost hunting attire, or your character's unique style.

Prepare for an unforgettable journey out of the underworld at the "Orpheus Hotel”!

THE KING IN YELLOW

“The King in Yellow,” is a hard to find and rarely performed play, which many people believe to be more cursed than Macbeth. It has been blamed for mental breakdowns, accidents, and even the outbreaks of global disasters. However, our team has been fortunate enough to obtain an original copy from a mysterious stranger, who has funded a performance. This is your opportunity for a once in a lifetime experience, where no one will leave the same.

We ask that you dress for a nice night at the theater and inform one of our staff if you have seen the yellow sign.

The King in Yellow LARP is an immersive horror experience with escape room style puzzles and an actual short play performed by NPC actors. Players will take on the roles of mortals drawn to the play for their own motives and attempt to survive the night with their minds intact. It is a cosmic horror LARP that takes “play to lose” to the next level. We really want to make it clear that this is not a game with a happy ending. Your characters will suffer and many will die. But you will experience a strange story determined by player choices and build moments together.

Each player will be given one of 40 premade characters. These characters will come with motivations and backstory to give each player a jumping off point to experience the events of the game. Not all characters will be innocent. Some hide terrible secrets and others may already serve the King. We would love to hear in advance about the kind of character you would like to play, so we can provide you with one that best suits that experience.

The results of challenges the characters face will be determined by simple stats and card draws, and each character will have access to special abilities that can alter the draw or unlock supernatural powers. Players will be able to opt out of character death, though we highly encourage the full experience.

TEA WITH THE FAE QUEEN

You’ve received a mysterious invitation. You’re not sure how it was delivered, but you’ve found it all the same, left in a place that left no doubt you were its intended recipient. Having broken the seal and opened the envelope, it relayed an invitation for you to take high tea at the Biltmore Hotel, hosted by none other than the Queen of the Fae. 

You weren’t sure what to make of it at first. You live an ordinary life, and suspected this might be a joke. However, your curiosity has gotten the better of you, and you’ve decided to attend. Questions arise: what will you wear to the event? Who sent this? Who else will you meet there? And why does it feel as though you've been waiting for this moment your entire life?

Tea with the Fae Queen is a featured event for Darkness Emergent for appx. 20-30 people. Guests will experience the Biltmore’s famous tea service and take part in a single-session LARP hosted by the Queen of the Fae. The Queen will serve a selection of enchanted teas, and mingle with guests. Together, participants will enjoy flavorful roleplay and social games as they experience the hospitality and enchantment of the fae, and work to piece together the circumstances that brought them together.

Guests will portray an original human character for the event. This game uses Nordic rules, and character sheets are not necessary. This event is not connected to Darkness Emergent, and PCs from that game may not be portrayed.

THE GIOVANNI FAMILY DINNER

The winds of change are blowing. For 500 years, the Giovanni and their extended family have held the title of the Clan of Death, stolen from forebears they thought long dead. Now, a family reunion changes everything we have known, and tradition is challenged in the face of truce.

You are cordially invited to a dinner commemorating the most significant day for those of the Clan of Death. On the fateful April 4th, when history was proclaimed for many Death Clan bloodlines, new fates now await determination.

Giovanni Family Dinner is a featured event for Darkness Emergent for appx. 20-30 people, centered around a food and beverage offering. Guests will experience the Biltmore’s famed dinner service from a prepared menu, and take part in a LARP hosted by elders of the Giovanni and Cappadocian clans. Guests will meet long-lost relatives, hold a séance, solve family issues, and determine what their family’s destiny will be moving forward.

For this event, you will create a Giovanni or Cappadocian clan character to participate in this family gathering. This guide contains all rules and information needed to prepare for the event.

Join us for an evening of food, factions, and Family. Help decide the fate of the Clan of Death and the future of the World of Darkness.

DARK EPICS

The Eternal Struggle is real… and it has entered a dark new phase in these modern nights. This is a time of the Crucible War where heat and pressure are placed upon the supernatural creatures of the World of Darkness. Is it the end of times or merely the end of an age? The answer lies in the hands of the Patrons, elusive puppet masters pulling strings from the shadows.

You have been called to the neutral city of Los Angeles for an auction of potentially world-shaping proportions, as artifacts collected by the faction of Elysian Watchers come up for bid. Your Patron can partake in the auction in the hopes of gaining an advantage in the Crucible War, but other nefarious powers are working in the background. You sense something more ancient than you stirs just beneath the surface, threatening the fragile civility of Los Angeles. 
 

Dark Epics - Enochian Auction, is like no other World of Darkness LARP you’ve experienced. Take on the role of Ancient Methuselahs, powerful Wyrm tainted organizations, or devious Arch Mages as you vie for power through manipulating armies of associates and controlling worldwide influence. Defend your interests, chip away at your enemies, and defend your holdings from the evils lurking in the shadows more ancient than you.

Guests will portray an original Patron or premade Patron. This game uses NSDM/Nordic rules, and character sheets are not necessary. This event is not connected to Darkness Emergent, and PCs from that game may not be portrayed.

HUNTER

The invitation came through backchannels, sealed with urgency and desperation. A reckoning is upon us. The FBI’s Deputy Director of Operations, Jasmine Jones, is summoning hunters from across the country to a clandestine meeting at the historic Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The mission? A decisive strike against a powerful enemy who has ensnared Hollywood’s elite, corrupted law enforcement, and turned the City of Angels into a playground for itself.

Using the Mind’s Eye Theater Hunter: Laws of the Reckoning, a newly released to Recently Backed MET Book for 2025 Release., players will step into a world of supernatural intrigue as elite hunters—investigators, infiltrators, socialites, and specialists—who are summoned for a high-stakes mission that promises danger, glory, and the chance to strike a devastating blow against the hidden monsters that rule Los Angeles.

But in the shadows, something watches. The deeper you dig, the more the walls seem to close in. The truth is slippery, and trust is a rare commodity. Be prepared for an experience where reality shifts, paranoia grows, and the line between friend and foe blurs.

Expect an experience bathed in psychological horror, intelligence gathering, and a narrative that unfolds in real time. Your choices matter, and time is not on your side. Gather your crew, trust no one, and be prepared to face the unknown.

What are you willing to sacrifice to see the mission through?