In the shadowed heights of the Dreadspire Range, overlooking the bustling streets of Mennesker City, lies Duskwatch Keep, a foreboding castle that whispers tales of power, betrayal, and bloodlust.

Shadowy figures flit across the moonlit landscape- under our noses, over our heads, and just beyond our grasp. Don’t be afraid- it’s no use anyhow. If they want to snatch you up, whether you tiptoe across town vigilently, or you stroll along without a care, they will regardless.

The Vampires have been around for thousands of years, but only in the past several hundred years have they become so prevalent in our cities and towns, that they are becoming more than an old wives’ tale. A nuisance to some common-folk, but, an underground economic and cultural boon to others.

Mennesker City, renowned for its thriving markets and lively streets, harbors a darker side. As the sun sets, the vibrant energy of the town fades into an uneasy stillness. Shadowy figures move through the alleys, and the soft rustle of wings echoes across the rooftops. By dawn, townsfolk whisper of new disappearances and eerie mists creeping from the Weeping Marshes.

The source of this terror lies in the Crimson Court, a coven of vampires led by the formidable Mithrulis Varsik, a being whose cunning and thirst for dominance has held the court together for centuries. But his rule is threatened by his ambitious heir, Mithras Horvath, who schemes to overthrow his father using forbidden rituals that feed on the life force of Mennesker’s citizens.

The townsfolk are not without hope. Beneath the glitz of the Goldhaven District and the eerie quiet of Oldcross, a resistance stirs. Led by the seasoned vampire hunter Hideyky Cushing, the resistance seeks to protect the townsfolk and unravel Mithras’s dark plans. Cushing’s network includes spies embedded in Mennesker’s noble circles and merchants like Joryn Galefoot, whose tavern provides safe haven for those who oppose the vampires.

Meanwhile, the Cult of Lusunzi, worshippers of the river deity, has begun blessing townsfolk with wards of protection. These blessings, however, come at a cost, and the cult’s true intentions remain a mystery.

Figures of the Crimson Court:

• Mithrulis Varsik: The elder vampire lord whose iron-fisted rule keeps the court in line. He is as cruel as he is calculating, wielding centuries of experience to maintain his dominance.

• Mithras Horvath: Mithrulis’s rebellious heir, whose schemes of betrayal drive much of the chaos in Mennesker. His experiments with blood magic have created cursed abominations that terrorize the city.

• Baron Dorrak: A terrifying enforcer who ensures the Crimson Court’s influence reaches every shadowed corner of the city. His towering form strikes fear in even the bravest adventurers.

• Lilith Nox: A Nosferatu who embodies the horrors of undeath. Twisted and grotesque, she commands the corrupted creatures created by Mithras’s experiments.

• Seraphina Nocturne: A vampiric tactician with wings like a bat, whose elegance conceals her deadly nature. She serves as a bridge between the court’s nobility and its underworld allies.

Adventures:

1. The Midnight Harvest:

A merchant’s son is taken in the night. The party uncovers a ritual chamber in the Weeping Marshes tied to Mithras Horvath’s dark experiments, leading to a confrontation with his minions.

2. The Hunter’s Gambit:

Hideyky Cushing offers the party a rare vampire-slaying weapon in exchange for infiltrating Duskwatch Keep to retrieve an artifact stolen by Baron Dorrak.

3. The Blood Pact:

A noblewoman secretly allied with Mithras begs the party to protect her from the Crimson Court after her betrayal. Her knowledge could expose the vampires’ plans—or lead the adventurers into a trap.

Setting Notes:

• Duskwatch Keep: Perched high in the mountains, the castle’s jagged spires pierce the ever-present crimson clouds.

• Weeping Marshes: Fog drapes the marshlands where spirits of the court’s victims linger, seeking vengeance.

• Oldcross District: A shadowy network of narrow streets where vampire thralls operate under the guise of petty criminals.

• Showcase Mithrulis Varsik seated upon his dark throne, exuding ancient power.

• Highlight Seraphina Nocturne poised in mid-flight, leading a raid on the resistance.

• Use fog effects, dim lighting, and dramatic shadows to create an oppressive atmosphere.

Tips:

• Mithras Horvath as a Major Villain: A power-hungry vampire whose schemes extend beyond Mennesker, threatening the balance of power in the empire.

• Thralls and Minions: Populate encounters with cursed wolves, bats, and other creatures under the Crimson Court’s control.

• Duskwatch Keep as a Dungeon: Create sprawling encounters in the ruined halls of the keep, from eerie ballrooms to blood-drenched ritual chambers.

• Townsfolk Connections: Use Hideyky Cushing and his allies as quest givers, offering missions to sabotage vampire plans, rescue kidnapped villagers, or recover lost relics.

-Minions and Thralls: Use the vampire minions to create challenging encounters in the Bloodwood Forest or as guards within Duskwatch Keep.

-Haunted Locales: Incorporate the Weeping Marshes and Bloodwood Forest as eerie settings filled with traps, secrets, and supernatural threats.

-Cursed Bats and Wolves as roaming threats: Random encounters in the Bloodwood Forest to keep tension high during travel.

-Crimson Thralls: Use these miniatures to create scenes of uneasy alliances or to set traps for adventurers venturing into the keep.

-Castle Props and Architecture: Use the gates, walls, and tiles to create a dynamic setting for an epic boss fight or a climactic dungeon crawl.

-Highlight miniatures like Lucien Draven seated upon a blood-stained throne or  in a moonlit courtyard, holding court among her cursed thralls.

-Incorporate fog effects, crimson lighting, and towering castle backdrops to bring the setting to life.

-The castle walls and tiles can create a modular environment for sprawling encounters or intricate puzzle traps.

About the Set:

The Vampires Set offers a chilling collection of vampire miniatures, each designed with distinct details that capture the essence of gothic horror. Professionally printed, these figures showcase intricate features such as flowing cloaks, ornate armor, and menacing expressions, perfect for adding a dark, atmospheric touch to your tabletop RPG sessions. These miniatures are ready to paint, allowing you to customize their appearance to fit your campaign’s theme or setting. Ideal for use as villains, NPCs, or key characters in gothic or dark fantasy storylines, the Vampires Set enhances the immersion and storytelling of any tabletop adventure. Compatible with systems like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder, this set is a must-have for those looking to add gothic flair to their collection.

Features:

Ready to paint

28mm scale