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VtM - Review: Jerusalem by Night
WW 2821 $17.95 Jul-99
Jerusalem by Night
Written by Jen Claudius, Todd Satogata and James A. Moore
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● Review for darkness.org (21 Aug 1999)
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It sits at the crossroads of the world. Held by Islam, open to Christian pilgrims and longed for by the
Children of Israel, Jerusalem is the magnet that draws three faiths to one place. It is here that East and
West collide bloodily, where palmers from England and hashishin about their business can pass in the
street. And it is here that Cainites gather, drawn by a power far greater than they can comprehend or
fight. Enter Jerusalem by Night and learn its ways. Discover the ancient alliances and enmities that have
outlasted kingdoms and Crusades. Meet the Cainites who have seen millennia from their perch atop
David's city, and pay them homage. But beware, for while everyone is drawn to Jerusalem, only one can
possess it.
Review for darkness.org (21 Aug 1999)
Jerusalem. A city that has witnessed more miracles and atrocities than any other in the history of
mankind. It is a city that figures very prominently in the history of Medieval Europe, and it is somewhat
inevitable that it should come under the scrutiny of White-Wolf for the support of their Vampire: the
Dark Ages game. It is with some trepidation that I approach the book, as it seems also as inevitable that
White-Wolf will make a shambles of the rich material extant on this subject.
Interestingly, when the book is opened, one is presented with the flavour suggesting novel and perhaps
controversial ideas. The disclaimer on the first pages reveals that the book 'deals with issues of faith and
historicity, and has the potential to offend.' I find it hard to believe that there are many players of
Vampire that would be more offended by the subject of the book than the thought of portraying the
haunted killers that the Kindred are. Nevertheless I can appreciate White-Wolf wishing to make their
stance clear, hoping to avoid the mandatory gnashing of teeth that will resound world-wide should
religious activists put their mitts upon the book.
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