Geography The Holy See is bordered by Florence to the north and by Naples to the south. The Tiber River is almost exclusively located in the Holy See providing the region with a quality waterway to use for travel and agriculture. History For hundreds of years, Catholics were not allowed to worship openly or own …
Florence/Firenze
Geography Florence is bordered by Milan and Venice to the north and by the Holy See to the south. Florence has a mountain range, the Apennine Mountains, running through it nearly bisecting the region in half between the Ligurian and Adriatic Seas. Florence is able to make use of the Po River that is shared …
Out with the Old
Boran Daimsa was a progressive leader who some believed was trying to find peace with the Catholics. He ruled over the Ottoman Empire with a level head and a steady mind and heart. His wife never gifted him a son, but that didn’t seem to deter Daimsa. Boran Daimsa would include his daughter in a …
Alter Egos
Every character in game has an alter ego. You will have a second name tag to wear when you want to portray your alter ego. If you are wearing a mask and your regular name tag- people will know your regular identity. If you are wearing a mask and your alter ego name tag- people …
Hero/Villain Teams
Characters may start game on a team or form a hero/villain team during game. Team reputation is determined by adding up the reputation scores of the individuals on the team. Team members MUST disclose to one another both their names and alter egos. A Character can only be on one team at a time. Teams …
Game Schedule
Friday 4:00-5:00: GM Happy Hour and Last Rites5:00-7:00: Set-Up7:00-8:00: Rules Briefing & Pep Talk8:00: Game Start (Game Period 1)10:00: Cheese Invitational (Special Ticket Necessary)12:00: GMs Offline Saturday 9:00 Game Start (Game Period 2)1:00-2:00 End Game Period/ Lunch2:00 Game Start (Game Period 3)6:00-8:00 End Game Period/ Dinner8:00 Game Start (Game Period 4)During Game period 4 each faction will have an allotted time to perform their …
Combat
Each character in Under the Mask starts game with a hand of 4 Combat cards. Each character will also have a Speed rating. They have these cards in addition to any power cards they may have. These Combat cards are to be used in character vs. character, group, and quest conflict. The combat resolution system …
The Art of Commerce and Trade
Capitalism is on the rise as wealth in some regions is being decentralized from a few wealthy nobles to a collection of landed farmers, artisans, and other professionals. In other regions, a powerful centralized government is still solely responsible for the well being and needs of all of its people. In both cases, regional leadership …
Character Reputation
Information With new technologies, masterpieces, new imports and exports- everyone is motivated to do their best for their city state. Everyone wants to be number one in their city and everyone wants to have the best things for their citizens. Under the Mask will be using a reputation system at game. Individuals will be able …
Romance Rules
Information If you have ever played Lullabies of Broadway or the American updates to Once Upon a Time in Tombstone, these romance rules should feel quite familiar to you. Romance in Under the Mask is meant to encourage role playing opportunities and player partnerships that might not otherwise come to fruition. Romance in the game allows you the …