Sanguine Nights

Code of the Damned

“We may be monsters… but we still have rules. Break them, and the Beast won’t be your only problem.”

Whether you're a neonate just Embraced or an elder with centuries behind you, these rules apply to all. Our LARP is built on trust, collaboration, and respect — both in and out of character. Read carefully. Ignorance is not an excuse.

1. Safety First, Story Second

  • This is a horror game, but real people matter more than fiction.
  • Consent is mandatory. Use out-of-character communication when needed.
  • Hard limits and safety tools (X-Card, look-downs, tap-outs) are respected without question.
  • If someone calls a stop for safety, the scene ends. No debate.

2. This is a Collaborative Storytelling Game

  • We’re here to tell dark, compelling stories together.
  • Winning isn’t the goal — interesting consequences are.
  • No godmoding, metagaming, or overriding another player’s agency.
  • Work with the Storytellers to build drama, not to “win.”

3. Use the Laws of the Night System (V5)

  • We use the Laws of the Night rulebook (V5-inspired).
  • All character sheets must be Storyteller-approved before play.
  • Mechanics like Disciplines and XP are simplified for LARP.
  • Rules dispute? Pause, check, involve an ST. No rush over accuracy.

4. Stay In-Character in Game Space

  • Once you enter play space: speak, act, and dress like your character.
  • Use OOC indicators (crossed fingers, orange bands) when needed.
  • Need a break? Step out or let an ST know.

5. Respect the Setting and Each Other

  • Don’t disrupt scenes that aren’t about you. Ask to join, or spectate quietly.
  • No hate speech, harassment, or abusive behavior.
  • Kindred politics can be brutal. Player behavior shouldn’t be.

6. Report Problems Promptly

  • We can’t fix what we don’t know.
  • Speak with a Storyteller or staff member privately.
  • We handle all issues discreetly and seriously.
  • Harassment or unsafe behavior = removal.

Violation Consequences

  • Temporary suspension from game
  • XP or character penalties
  • Permanent removal from the community

This is meant to be fun. Let’s keep it that way — for everyone.