The Theatre of the Flaying Masks

The Theatre of the Flaying Masks

Location Type Performance Hall / Enigmatic Venue

A new act begins with a performer who may be more than they appear—perhaps even a portal to another realm.

Additional Info
Narrative Tone
Cinematic, surreal, evocative of a nightmare or dreamscape.
Interaction Tip
Players might question what’s real, or be tempted to become part of the act themselves.
Faces
  • Lira, the Masked Director - a mysterious figure controlling the show
  • The Silent Crowd - unseen, but ever watching
  • The Phantom Performer - a glowing figure flickering in the shadows
Issues
  • The Boundary Between Real and Fake is Thinning
  • Actors Are Losing Their Grip on Identity
  • The Show Must Go On, Whatever the Cost
Situation Aspects
  • Illusions Dance at the Edge of Reality
  • Actors Whisper Secrets Behind the Curtain
  • The Audience's Shapes Shift Unseen
Zones
  • Main Stage - where the scenes unfold
  • Audience Chamber - eyes everywhere
  • Backstage Labyrinth - secrets and unseen actors
Description

An otherworldly theater where the stage blurs with reality, actors and audience alike caught in a constant, surreal performance that reshapes itself with every moment.

Hook

A new act begins with a performer who may be more than they appear—perhaps even a portal to another realm.

GM Notes

Use the shifting stages to create unpredictable scenes
- Resolve the blurred line by revealing hidden aspects or secrets
- The audience's reactions can influence the surreal environment

Created with Town Scryer for Fate Core

by bananatron