Geography Milan’s geography makes the city state very defensible. Its international borders are extremely mountainous and discourage mass crossing from its French and German neighbors. Because of the mountainous region in Milan, the amount of farmland is limited but that hasn’t seemed to be too impactful, as the yield of Milanese crops is strong. Milan’s …
Mailboxes
Under the Mask is using character mail boxes. All characters in game that can get mail will have a mail slot. Please take a few minutes to locate and familiarize yourself with the location of your mailbox. During game, if the GMs owe you items, research information, or other items- they will deliver it to you …
Great Works and Masterpieces
A number of the characters in Under the Mask are inventors, painters, and sculptors. Through the course of the game these individuals are able to create wondrous works of art and emerging technology that have valuable in game effects. Some characters will find a skill card in their character packet that designates them as able …
Code of Conduct
Be on your best behavior. Be Polite. Do not abuse the game site, the generosity of the GMs, or the kindness of your fellow players. While the game in your head is all about you, remember that you are not the only person playing the game. Be In Character. There will be a posted game …
Classes of Men
Genuino Uomo The Genuine Men are not as much a group of heroes moreso than they are a breed or class of heroes. There are men and women who upon reaching a certain emotional climax in their life develop powers. Some fortunate individuals experience this emotional climax at birth and exhibit mutations from their earliest …
Under the Mask Game Description
Welcome to Venice, Italy during the great European Renaissance; where artists are creating great works, trade and commerce are thriving, and where the Catholic Church continues to expand its influence. The rebirth of culture has been accompanied by illness and plague. Through this sickness, a number of men and women have begun to display exceptional characteristics. …
Venice Lagoon Living
The city of Venice sits on top of a lagoon, first built atop of wooden flotsam by people who were fleeing from a war that was being fought all around them. As more and more refugees arrived, more and more flotsam was lashed together to float on the lagoon. During low tides, lumber could be …
Ottoman Storytellers
The culture in the Ottoman Empire is rich and lavish. They have a wealth of hand crafted goods from swords to rugs to jewelry. Additionally, their access to great empires to their East and to their West means that they have influences pouring in from these places as well. One of the most noted entertainments …
Gargoyles in Milan
Milan was settled by Celts. The Celts were later driven out by the Gauls and Lombards, but whenever a people settle in a region, aspects of them clutch and cling to the place. Milan has been touched by the Celts like no other place in Italy. Recently, the doge of Milan received a gift from …
Naples and the Role of Sicily
The island of Sicily sits just off the coast of Italy and the citizens of Sicily often have their own opinions of how they should be governed and heard among the monarchy. After a number of Sicilian complaints went unheard and unresponded to, the Sicilian people revolted and sold out their king to the King …