Ritae
October 12th, 2017
If you have a game of instinct or ritus you want to perform, post it here so we can make time.
Dark Colony: New Haven - Bad Moon Rising
Welcome to New Haven.
Worse than it's real world sister, New Haven in the World of Darkness is an awful, destitute city overrun with drugs, gang violence and police corruption. The jobless and uneducated whisper about urban legends of human trafficking and organ thieves. Every now and again, someone says they saw something but it's never long before that person stops talking about it or is found later. mutilated almost beyond recognition and left out for all to see in the morning. This is a place where everyone is afraid and no one makes it out.
Some Additional IC Info [Here].
OOC
Don't forget about Goons and Influence!
Expect to see use of the Hordes rules as well.
The Packs
Elm Haven Dynasty - The pack has seen better nights. With the loss of their Ductus Snaptooth in an Monomancy years ago they have slowly fallen to the wayside as newer packs emerge and take over the city. The Ductus, Trent is a Toreador Antitribu on Path of Orion and some could say he will die soon to something he cannot fight.
Kool Kids - Made entirely of demented child embraces, this pack tends to unnerve even the most stone cold Sabbat in the city. They come and go as they please, often dragging along their hapless pet ghoul "Miss Teacher" and play ultra-violent Games of Instinct. Their Ductus is a mysterious Cainite named "AntiChris" who who is regarded by locals with a degree of infamy. In recent nights they have seen their numbers all but disapear due to actions taken in Hartford. Only two of them survived and they have started building their numbers back up once again.
Lickity Split Posse - Harkening back to the heights of ICP popularity, this pack of rejects has managed to corner much of the heroin game in New Haven and does surprisingly well for themselves. They're obnoxious and aggressive, comprised primarily of Brujah Antitribu and Tzimisce. Members of the pack carry a signature hatchet and tend to wear face paint to formal occasions, especially Monomacy.
The Midnight Ride - These Gangrel Antitribu and Panders keep watch of the train station. They're a loyal Sabbat pack with years of service. Unfortunately they had a feud amongst themselves a few years back and during a particularly trying time most the pack was destroyed. They are recovering still and have since buried the hatchet on the feud to help the Sabbat as a whole.
The Shadow Aristocracy - Wealthy and powerful group of Cainites who were once tied to the former Archbishop Edward Rowlands. This pack is rarely seen since his betrayal, preferring to avoid what they consider sad remnants of the once glorious New Haven force. Their Ductus is Ramona Suarez, the daughter of a once infamous cartel who follows the path of Cathari.
The Others
The Zantosa Revenants - Owners of the most popular Esbat location in New Haven (Toad's Place), the Zantosa family keeps New Haven in good spirits, providing a wide assortment of part favors and generally looking out for the local Covens. As a rule they do not take sides in most Sabbat conflicts instead providing support for diplomatic solutions.
Zoe M has joined the chronicle!
New Haven Palla!
October 9th, 2017
Reminder:
This weekend on Friday and Saturday night we are hosting Palla Grande.
Come one and come all to enjoy the festivities.
Second night is usually a masquerade.
David
Staff
Daniel Hansen has joined the chronicle!
Geoffrey Bayley has joined the chronicle!
Vote For EC 2018
September 6th, 2017
Good Afternoon,
I'm very proud to say that Ecumenical Council voting is now open. From the crop of bids we've had come in, I can say without a doubt that 2018 promises to be spectacular. Please follow the link below to get your vote on:
Best Regards,
J.A. Clark
Sabbat Coordinator
Do Lex a Solid
August 11th, 2017
Hello! As you may be well aware, game is tomorrow. Yaaaay!
Please have all declarations in by 3AM so that we can make sure to have it all covered. Now remember, if you have a cool special haven... We would like to know! A badic write up will go a long way.
Lex
By Word of Mouth!!!
August 11th, 2017
Alejandra will be quietly spreading the word to the local and visiting Packs that they are welcome to stay within the Order's Chapter-House, which will be serving as a base of operations for the Diocese in the coming nights.
There will still be an Esbat on Saturday which will be held at the Chapter-House, and we will still be holding Mara Vandal's Blood Bath.
Any Cainites with relevant information regarding the activities of the Camarilla that are beseiging our Diocese should seek out Bishop Vandal or one of the Bishopric's Templars (MalchomTiernan, Caius Marius, Nara-Kai, or Casper Dunn)
Emergency News
August 11th, 2017
A live television local news broadcast in New Haven:
Graphics of a 3-dimensional red number 8 spin across the screen, and then the words "BREAKING NEWS" appear, followed shortly thereafter with an overhead view of a dark city street with dozens of people rioting.
The words "Power Outages Causing Riot Outbreaks Downtown" at the bottom of the screen appear as a male reporter begins to speak.
"This is Kent Pierce with News 8 WTNH coming to you live as riots are breaking out all over the Downtown streets here in New Haven. It appears there have been some power outages affecting most of the central neighborhoods of the city, including Newhallville, Beaver Hills, Edgewood, and Dwight. It is uncertain at this time...wait, hold on folks..."
The camera continues to pan from above across the unlit streets as people are throwing bricks through shop windows and pushing cars over. It's clear this reporting is coming from a helicopter above the city.
"Okay folks, I've just received word that the blackouts are affecting almost the entire west side of the city at this time. Mayor Toni Harp has officially declared a state of emergency and we go live to her public statement."
The screen cuts to Mayor Toni Harp speaking at a press conference. Words at the bottom of the screen switch to "Mayor Declares State of Emergency" as she begins to speak.
"Citizens of New Haven, I have received word that the construction crew the city recently hired to repair the Upton Rowlands Memorial Bridge...I'm sorry, my notes, um..."
The mayor shuffles through some papers on the podium. "My apologies, I meant the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge. The crew repairing the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge has accidentally severed a major power cable that is causing city-wide blackouts.
We have people currently working around the clock to repair the cable and I am assured power will be restored as soon as humanly possible. In the meantime, many of our residents are without electricity and so I am declaring a state of emergency for the city of New Haven at this time until he is avenged. Wait...what?..."
She continues to shuffle through her notes, looking confused. Reporters immediately stand up and start asking questions, but Mayor Harp appears disoriented as she stares at the papers in front of her.
The screen cuts back to the rioters on the street. Reporter Kent Pierce resumes speaking from within the helicopter. "So there you have it folks! Looks like this whole mess is because a handful of people tried to fix something they probably should have just left alone. I sure hope they are held accountable for what they did! Man, I'd hate to be that crew right now. Maybe they should have just stayed in whatever city they came from and left us alone?"
It now cuts abruptly to the inside of a news station with a male and female anchor behind a desk. Their practiced smiles betray a crack of annoyance as the male anchor begins speaking.
"Well alright, we're back here in the studio, coming to you live with News 8 WTNH. I'm Darren Kramer--"
The female anchor speaks. "And I'm Annie Craig--"
Darren Kramer again. "And we have Police Chief Anthony Campbell ready to make a statement to WTNH's reporter Renee Chmiel. Renee?"
Cuts to a woman standing with Police Chief Campbell on the dark unlit street in front of City Hall, which looks to have power inside. The bright light from the camera shines directly onto the Police Chief as the woman raises a microphone to her mouth.
"Thank you Darren! I'm here live with Chief Campbell of the NHPD. Chief Campbell, what can you tell us about this blackout and these riots?"
The Chief looks quite uncomfortable under the bright light. There is sweat dripping down his forehead and he begins speaking with a slight slur in his voice. "Well...I think the most important thing ish to remain calm. We're going to be enforshing a curfew...so go inside your homes and stay there until the power comes back on."
Reporter Renee doesn't miss a beat with her next question. "And how long do you expect this curfew to last? What will be done to disperse the rioting?"
Chief Campbell actually shrugs and squints his eyes a little with confusion. "Uh, a few days I guess? Until this black hand is gone. I mean...black out is gone. Blackout. What did I say?"
The words at the bottom of the screen change to "Police Chief Expected to Enforce Curfew"
The reporter with another question. "Are you saying that people must stay inside their homes without power for a few days straight? What about the perishable food in their refrigerators? A curfew is only supposed to be enforced at night I thought?"
He nods slowly and wobbles a little on his feet. "Yeah...at night. Just head inside when the sun goes down. You don't...you don't want to be outside after sun down, trust me..."
The reporter looks back at the camera. "So there you have it! Expect curfews to be enforced at dusk by NHPD until power is restored. Back to you, Darren."
Cuts back to the studio. Darren Kramer speaks first again. "Thank you, Renee! This has been News 8 WTNH bringing you the breaking news with me, Darren Kramer--"
The female anchor speaks briefly. "And me, Annie Craig--"
Darren again. "So stay tuned for more 24/7 live news updates as the situation progresses, after this commercial break!"
The red 8 graphics spin again on the screen with the WTNH logo appearing as it cuts to commercials.
Ultra Quiet Nights
August 9th, 2017
This week night clubs and even Toads Place have an extremely low turnout. Visitors from out of town aren't coming like they have been all summer and owners just arent sure why these places, restaraunts etc are experiencing such a concerning lack of business.
As a result characters will be starting game at a -4 penalty to their blood pools.
