Vampire: The Masquerade. Книга 1. Оскал зимы

Sesil Bein — besposhadnaia Bruha, odna iz luchshih naemnikov gorodov-bliznecov i lubimica princa Samantie Mirrein. V odnu iz dolgih nochei ona nahodit na svoei territorii tainstvennogo unogo vampira, robkuu devchushku po imeni Alehandra, kotoraia hranit bolshe sekretov, chem mojet pokazatsia na perviei vzgliad. Neojidanno dlia samoi sebia Sesil beret Ali pod svoe krielo, daje ne podozrevaia, chem obernetsia dlia nih eto sobietie. Garmonii v mire nejizni prihodit konec. Sesil okazievaetsia vtianuta v zagovor, kotoriei mojet privesti k ee okonchatelnoi smerti. Obiavlena krovavaia ohota, i Sesil predstoit sdelat viebor: sbejat i spasti svoih blizkih ili je ostatsia i stat peshkoi sil, chto priachutsia sredi souznikov vo mrake nochi. Tem vremenem gruppa vampirov-izgoev, ne prinadlejashih ni k odnomu klanu, stalkivaetsia s jestokim ubiistvom. Peresekutsia li ih s Sesil puti? Siegraut li oni svou rol v opasnom zagovore? I chu storonu primut?Oficialniei komiks, osnovanniei na legendarnoi rolevoi sisteme «Mir Tmie» i kultovoi RPG Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines!Dve istorii ot dvuh raznieh avtorskih komand, perepletaushiesia v finale. V Mire Tmie nikomu nelzia doveriat: politicheskie intrigi, hishniki nochnogo goroda i smertelniee opasnosti podsteregaut na kajdom shagu. Intriguushii sujet dlia poklonnikov settinga i otlichnoe pervoe znakomstvo s mirom igrie dlia teh, kto tolko otkrievaet dlia sebia etu vselennuu. V konce knigi est dopolnitelniee materialie k rolevoi igre: opisanie lokacii, biografii geroev i ih harakteristiki, a takje list dlia sozdaniia svoego personaja.

Cecile Bane is a ruthless Brute, one of the best mercenaries of the twin cities and the favorite of Prince Samantha Mirane. One long night, she finds a mysterious young vampire on her territory, a timid little girl named Alejandra, who keeps more secrets than it might seem at first glance. Unexpectedly for herself, Cecile takes Ali under her wing, not even suspecting how this event will turn out for them. Harmony in the world of non-life is coming to an end. Cecile finds herself embroiled in a conspiracy that could lead to her eventual death. A bloody hunt has been announced, and Cecile will have to make a choice: escape and save her loved ones, or stay and become a pawn of the forces that hide among the allies in the darkness of the night. Meanwhile, a group of rogue vampires who do not belong to any clan are facing a brutal murder. Will they cross paths with Cecile? Will they play a role in a dangerous conspiracy? And whose side will they take?The official comic based on the legendary role-playing system "World of Darkness" and the cult RPG Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines!Two stories from two different creative teams, intertwined in the finale. In a World of Darkness, no one can be trusted: political intrigues, predators of the night city and deadly dangers lurk at every turn. An intriguing plot for fans of the setting and a great first introduction to the world of the game for those who are just discovering this universe. At the end of the book there are additional materials for the role-playing game: a description of the locations, biographies of the characters and their characteristics, as well as a sheet for creating your own character.