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About Vampire: The Masquerade — Parliament of Knives
Vampire: The Masquerade — Parliament of Knives is a 600,000‑word interactive horror novel set in the World of Darkness. The story follows the disappearance of Ottawa’s vampire Prince and the power struggle that erupts among the city’s immortal court.
Players choose a clan, shape alliances, and decide whether to support their sire Eden Corliss or betray her. The game is entirely text‑based, relying on player choice to drive the narrative while offering full Steam integration and cross‑platform support.
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Political Plot
The Prince of Canada’s capital has vanished, leaving a vacuum that Eden Corliss, the second‑in‑command, wants the player to investigate. Old clan alliances are crumbling, and the city’s Anarchs are threatening the Masquerade.
Players must gather evidence, navigate accusations, and decide who deserves punishment, knowing a single misstep could end in a fatal betrayal.
- Consider the history of clan tensions before accusing a suspect.
- Weigh the risk of exposing Anarchs against the potential political gain.
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Clan Selection
Three clans are available: Ventrue (coercive dominance), Nosferatu (dark stealth), and Toreador (heightened senses). Each clan provides distinct narrative gifts that influence social interactions and investigative options.
Choosing a clan shapes how the player can manipulate the court, gather information, and confront rivals, but the game remains text‑driven regardless of the choice.
- Pick Ventrue if you prefer overt political pressure.
- Nosferatu may offer subtler routes through secrecy.
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Interactive Storytelling
The game is fully text‑based, with no graphics or sound effects, allowing imagination to fill the gaps. Every decision directly controls the story’s direction, from alliances to betrayals.
Your choices control the story, and the narrative unfolds from your text selections, making each playthrough uniquely shaped by the text selections made.
- Read each option carefully; subtle wording can change outcomes.
- Take notes on decisions to track cause‑and‑effect.
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Platform Support
Parliament of Knives runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, offering a single‑player experience across all three operating systems. The game is a single-player novel available on all three listed operating systems.
Players can enjoy the full narrative on any supported desktop platform, ensuring accessibility regardless of preferred OS.
- Verify your OS version matches the listed platforms.
- Use the single‑player mode to focus on story immersion.
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Steam Features
The title integrates Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud saves, and Family Sharing. The title includes Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud saves, and Family Sharing.
Family Sharing lets other Steam accounts on the same machine access the game without purchasing a separate copy.
- Check the achievement list to gauge story branches you’ve explored.
- Enable Cloud sync to protect your save data.
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