Conspiracy of Ravens

1933. Romania. A carriage meets you at the docks. The driver barely utters a word. Villagers quickly disappear from view as you pass. A train whistles in the distance, and you hear the mournful howl of a wolf. Suddenly, all the comforts of civilization seem very far away. Your destination finally appears through the trees, and you look forward to resting by the fire after a long journey. But as you gaze at the ravens circling the castle's dark spires, you wonder if this will be the place of your undoing....

Enter the shadow-haunted world of Midnight Syndicate in this event inspired by their new album, a tribute to classic Universal and Hammer Horror films. Costumes encouraged but not required. We keep our player-to-GM ratio low, so you can concentrate on playing, not waiting. We specialize in helping new players discover this fun hobby.

Costuming Tips

Costuming is not mandatory, but it really helps everyone get into character and sets the mood. Here are some tips.

Men's costuming is easy. The event takes place after dinner in 1933, so formal wear is appropriate. If you aren't fortunate enough to own a tuxedo, wear a suit or at least a dress shirt, slacks, and tie (resale shops are good sources of inexpensive clothing). Of course, the priest, Father Constantin, should wear something appropriate and identifiable.

Women's costuming choices depend on the character. For Almara or Wilhemina Herrenhaus, try searching for "1930s formal wear women" or "1930s daywear women" in Google images for some ideas. At a minimum, wear a dress or a skirt and top (women generally do not wearing trousers at this time). Also, Wilhemina Herrenhaus and Almara are  wealthy, so wear good costume jewelry, such as pearls or fake diamonds, or an accessory such as a fake fur stole (again, resale shops are good sources of inexpensive props). The other female characters in this event are more self-explanatory: Sister Serafina (wear a nun's habit), Vadoma and Florica Lovarya are Romani, and the chambermaid and housekeeper are servants (think Downton Abbey-style and wear an apron over a black or gray dress, or over a matching top and long skirt).