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Carnevale

My Vampire Academia

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My Vampire Academia
Blood in the Water introduced a paradigm shift to the mechanics and lore of Carnevale: vampires who do not belong to the Strigoi, and thus not bound to Dracula’s will. It also made a retcon on the Brides that removed Mage from Ceres and Miriam. This monumental nerf makes multiple vampire spellcasters the unique domain of the Doctors, since all remaining Strigoi mages are Romani.

At the time of this post, I would argue Doctor vampires are in danger of a nerf. With comparatively better Protection than Strigoi vampires, and multiple methods to restore Life, they enjoy the abusable benefits of Frenzied without lasting repercussions. Its easy to create a “medical team” who heals the gang every turn for the entire scenario.
Leader Master Of Necromantic Studies 23 dt
Heroes Doctor of Blood 16 dt
Henchmen Doctor Of Venesection (2), Nurse (2) 34 dt
Equipment Bottled Courage 2 dt

Action Life Will Command Size
3 11 0 4 30
MOV DEX ATK PRO MND
4 4 4 4 5
Surgical Tools Range Evasion Damage Penetration
0″ – – -1

Character Abilities:
Expert Sorcerer (1), Frenzied, Mage (2), Vampiric Attack (2)

Command Abilities:
Unliving Curse (PULSE Command Ability): One friendly character within 1″ gains Vampiric Attack (2) until the end of the game.

Unique Abilities:
Elixer Of Death: Every friendly character who starts the game with Will Points loses all of their Will Points and gains Frenzied. This change remains in play even if this character is killed. Note that characters with the Nexus ability may still use their Life Points as Will Points, even for other characters!

Keywords:
Faction (The Doctors), Leader, Discipline (Blood Rites, Divinity), Doctor

Action Life Will Command Size
2 12 0 30
MOV DEX ATK PRO MND
4 4 3 4 4
Knife Range Evasion Damage Penetration
0″ – – –

Character Abilities:
Frenzied, Mage (2), Vampiric Attack (2)

Unique Abilities:
Sanguine Sorcery: This character’s Vampiric Attack also activates when making a Cast Spell action.

Keywords:
Faction (The Doctors), Hero, Doctor, Discipline (Blood Rites)

Action Life Will Command Size
2 9 0 30
MOV DEX ATK PRO MND
4 5 3 3 2
Fangs Range Evasion Damage Penetration
0″ – – –

Character Abilities:
Frenzied, Limited Movement, Primitive, Vampire Attack (1)

Keywords:
Faction (The Doctor), Henchman

Action Life Will Command Size
2 10 1 30
MOV DEX ATK PRO MND
4 4 2 2 2
Rusty Knife Range Evasion Damage Penetration
0″ – – –

Character Abilities:
Frenzied, Primitive

Unique Abilities:
Healer -1 AP: Pick a character within 3″. That character replenishes 3 Life Points.

Keywords:
Faction (The Doctor), Henchman

Strigoi Entourage

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Strigoi Entourage
Imagine an elite of Dracula’s aristocracy, at the promise of prophetic victory, strolls confidently into the Venetian night with her deadliest handmaidens. This is possible with 75 Ducats in Carnevale from TTCombat. At the noble’s side is a fate weaving Tarot Reader who leverages Blessing of the Sky, Curse of the Rent, and Cantrip of the Chariot to alter destiny. Common Strigoi serve as faithful maidservants, while a Newborn Strigoi follows his mistress like an obedient puppy.
Leader Noble Strigoi 22 dt
Heroes Tarot Reader 16 dt
Henchmen Common Strigoi (2), Newborn Strigoi 34 dt
Equipment Lantern 3 dt

Action Life Will Command Size
3 12 0 4 30
MOV DEX ATK PRO MND
5 5 4 4 4
Fangs Range Evasion Damage Penetration
0″ – – –

Character Abilities:
Expert Offence (3), Frenzied, Vampiric Attack (2)

Command Abilities:
Blood Frenzy (AURA Command Ability): Until the end of the round, any friendly character with the Vampire keyword within 6″ increase their Vampiric Attack by 1 to a maximum of 2.

Unique Abilities:
Bloodline: All friendly characters with the Vampire keyword within line of sight to this character gain Companion (Noble Strigoi).

Sanguine Sabotage: The Noble Strigoi has infiltrated the opponent’s gang to take them down from within. Whenever an enemy character uses a Command within 6″ of this character, roll a dice. On a 7+ the Command costs an extra Command Point if possible.

Keywords:
Faction (Strigoi), Leader, Vampire

Action Life Will Command Size
2 11 4 – 30
MOV DEX ATK PRO MND
4 4 3 3 5
Unarmed Range Evasion Damage Penetration
0″ – – +1

Character Abilities:
Mage (2), Expert Sorcerer (1), Slippery

Unique Abilities:
Minor Arcana: When picking spells for this character, you must also choose 1 additional Cantrip for it to know from a different available Discipline.

Cartomancy: If this character successfully casts a Cantrip, this character or any friendly character within 6″ replenishes 1 Will Point.

Keywords:
Faction (Strigoi), Hero, Discipline (Runes of Sovereignity, Wild Magic, Fateweaving)

Action Life Will Command Size
2 10 0 – 30
MOV DEX ATK PRO MND
4 5 4 3 2
Fangs Range Evasion Damage Penetration
0″ – – –

Character Abilities:
Expert Offence (1), Frenzied, Vampiric Attack (1)

Keywords:
Faction (Strigoi), Henchman, Vampire

Action Life Will Command Size
2 8 0 – 30
MOV DEX ATK PRO MND
5 4 3 2 1
Fangs Range Evasion Damage Penetration
0″ – – –

Character Abilities:
Frenzied, Mindless, Vampiric Attack (1)

Keywords:
Faction (Strigoi), Henchman, Vampire

Ordo Dracul

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Ordo Dracul
Blood in the Water makes it possible to acquire Vlad Dracula, Ceres, Cibele, and Miriam in a 100 Ducats scenario… at the cost of an Ill Tide. Though the Strigoi have seen significant nerfs since their initial debut, the Lord of Vampires and his Brides remain among the deadliest melee combatants. Therefore taking an Ill Tide is worth the -5 rebate, as most penalties are single turn affairs the Brides’ collective abilities offset. Choose between Starved Dhampir and Harpies for Henchmen. Harpies are Flight capable, but also Mindless and cannot score Victory Points. Starved Dhampir begin weak, but receive Bodyguard and Companion from Vlad Dracula at onset.
Leader Vlad Dracula 27 dt
Heroes Ceres, Cibele, Miriam 57 dt
Henchmen Starved Dhampir (3) 21 dt
Equipment Ill Tide -5 dt

Action Life Will Command Size
3 14 0 5 30
MOV DEX ATK PRO MND
4 5 5 5 5
Wallachian Halberd Range Evasion Damage Penetration
Two-handed 2″ – +1 -2

Character Abilities:
Expert Offence (2), Expert Protection (2), Frenzied

Command Abilities:
Transformation (PULSE Command Ability): Remove this character and place it anywhere on solid ground within 8″. This placement cannot be in base contact with an enemy character, and does not count as disengaging.

Unique Abilities:
Master Bloodline: All friendly characters with the Vampire keyword in line of sight to this character gain Bodyguard (Vlad Dracula) and Companion (Vlad Dracula).

Connoisseur: Vlad will not drink the blood of just anyone. When attacking a character with the Hero keyword, he gains Vampiric Attack (1). When attacking a character with the Leader keyword, he gains Vampiric Attack (3).

Keywords:
Faction (Strigoi), Leader, Unique, Vampire

Action Life Will Command Size
2 11 0 1 30
MOV DEX ATK PRO MND
5 5 4 2 5
Fangs Range Evasion Damage Penetration
0″ – – –

Character Abilities:
Concealment (+2), Slippery, Frenzied, Infiltration, Vampiric Attack (2)

Command Abilities:
Romani Fury (PULSE Command Ability): Every friendly character with the Bride Keyword gains Expert Offence (3) until the end of the round.

Keywords:
Faction (Strigoi), Hero, Unique, Vampire, Bride

Action Life Will Command Size
2 11 0 1 30
MOV DEX ATK PRO MND
5 5 4 2 5
Fangs Range Evasion Damage Penetration
0″ – – –

Character Abilities:
Mage (2), Expert Sorcerer (1), Frenzied, Vampiric Attack (1)

Command Abilities:
African Bewitching (PULSE Command Ability): Every friendly character with the Bride keyword gains Stunned on their weapons until the end of the round.

Keywords:
Faction (Strigoi), Hero, Unique, Vampire, Bride, Discipline (Runes of Sovereignity, Blood Rites, Fateweaving)

Action Life Will Command Size
2 11 0 4 30
MOV DEX ATK PRO MND
5 5 4 2 5
Fangs Range Evasion Damage Penetration
0″ – – –

Character Abilities:
Frenzied, Vampiric Attack (1)

Command Abilities:
Eastern Swiftness (PULSE Command Ability): Every friendly character with the Bride keyword gains 1 AP until the end of the round.

Unique Abilities:
Sisters of Gelo: This character replenishes 1 Command Point at the start of each character turn if it has line of sight to any other friendly character with the Bride Keyword.

Keywords:
Faction (Strigoi), Hero, Unique, Vampire, Bride

Action Life Will Command Size
2 10 0 30
MOV DEX ATK PRO MND
4 3 3 2 1
Fangs Range Evasion Damage Penetration
0″ – – –

Character Abilities:
Frenzied, Vampiric Attack (2)

Unique Abilities:
Rejuvenated: This character starts the game with only 5 Life Points remaining. However, if they start any turn with full Life Points, they increase their MOVEMENT, DEXTERITY, ATTACK and MIND by 1 until the start of their next turn.

Keywords:
Faction (Strigoi), Henchman, Vampire