Tonight, you become one of the Kindred, the beautiful and the damned who hide behind our ordinary world. Driven by a hunger like fire, you will struggle to maintain your humanity while immersed in a vicious society of monsters.
The sharks you swim with deadly. The Kindred are the smart, sexy vampires of pop culture, but cruelty is in the nature of kindred and Hartford is one of the most dangerous cities they hold. Why come here if doing so can be a detriment to immortality?
It makes you feel alive.
Dark Colony: Hartford is an OWBN Camarilla Vampire Larp set in Hartford, CT. The longest running continous OWBN game in New England. DC:H is a continuation of the vampire chronicles Court of Storms and Hartford by Night (started in 1998). Set to the World of Darkness theme for Gothic Punk Personal Horror. We play every fourth Friday of the month, and aim to give you dark tales of horror, set to the back drop of a classic world of darkness.
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Dark Colony Vampire House Rules
Dark Colony Universal House Rules
Dark Colony Crafts & Demolitions House Rules
We play on the 1st Saturday of each month.
Site information: Avon Public Library - 281 Country Club Road Avon, CT 06001
Staff Contact: darkcolony@googlegroups.com
January 8th, 2010
The frist offical game of Dark Colony will be tonight with game starting @7:30. The are suppose to be scartterd snow showers on and off all day into the night with about and inch to two inches of acculmulation. Please keep this in mind and drive safe, but as of right now we will still be having game, and look forward to seeing there.
January 5th, 2010
There will no longer be two influence cycles per month.
There will be only one influence cycle per month.
Plan appropriately.
We will be instituting caps on pools/traits available within the game, this implementation will not affect any current standings.
Full updates, clarifications, additions, etc will be posted before game kicks off Friday, and a hard copy will be available for review at game proper.
Feel free to post any questions here, or shoot me a private message.
Sign-In starts at 7, opening announcements at 7.30, game on after that.
Thank you.
December 31st, 2009
All Details posted in comments, keeping this one short to avoid another large post on home page.
Please see Comments!
December 28th, 2009
Happy New Year guys....
Our next game will be on January the 8th, 7:30 is game start.
Xp is awarded as thus: 4 for being on time/ ready to go with game starts, 3 if after the start of game
December 24th, 2009
We are currently experiencing difficulties with "darkcolonyhartford.com", for the time being, please use : "http://www.arachneattire.com/darkcolony"
Please submit any feedback or suggestions for the website to courtofstorms@gmail.com
REQUEST : It would be very awesome of everyone, if you could post a comment here, or send an email to the address above detailing events for the 2008 & 2009 timelines. This is a chance to set the games history down, in the manner reflecting your memories of events and occurences.
Happy Holidays, whichever one(s) you may or may not celebrate. The staff hopes this time of year sees you well, and good tidings abound. Stay safe, and enjoy the remainder of the year.
CHEERS!
December 21st, 2009
Front Page News. Many major newspapers for CT.
"Economy threat looms, as figure of Hope Murdered."
Picture, the inky black and white of newspaper : A christmas tree lays toppled, broken ornaments scattered around it, tinsel and lights hanging lopsided. Presents tossed about haphazardly, torn, crushed, skewed. Spilled mugs of hot choclate stain tables and carpet. All being looked at through a large bay window, a bullet hole centered amongst a spider web of cracks.
caption - Accord, Ulster County NY, Christmas cheer rent asunder by a silent bullet. Living room of the Swift residence after panic.
article - Close to eight am Friday morning, Christmas Day, Johnathan Swift was killed brutally in his home. The family had just settled down to gifts with hot chocolate, after a warm homeade breakfast with everyone in town. Family for the holidays. The children, Mystica Swift, 16. Jaquelynn, 13, are still in shock, under private care in a local hospital. Sprayed with the remains of the fathers head will sitting before the tree opening presents. Colin, 9, was grazed in the leg while in the lap of his mother, wife, Marilyn, on the couch. He remains in ICU for monitoring. We have had reports that the victim was leaning over to pass out another round of merrily wrapped goodies, when the crack of glass precursored the screaming panic of the household. Neighbors, friends, and colleagues have showed a huge outpouring of protecting the family from the media turning this time of crisis and trauma.
In statements made to the authorities, no shots were heard by those nearby, the two closests homes about 2 acres away on either side. Based on preliminary reports of trajectory, it would seem the shooter was across the street, just behind a small burm bordering open, wild fields. The weapon no doubt military grade with illegal modifications. Prints have been found in the snow, and a search team is still out on the trail, dogs leading the way.
One has to wonder who would do such a thing, send such a violent, visceral message? We can only hope that plans here in Conneticuit are not affected for construction and growth.
***Continued on page 3... (the story continues onto some inane, mundane details regarding no suspects, ongoing invesitgations, send flowers here, call this tip hotline, victim was VP of Mosaic Trust, such and such will continue to follow story...blah blah blah.)
December 21st, 2009
WTIC News Talk Radio - 1080 AM
"*random obnoxious music transistions into voice* Good Evening friends and listeners. Welcome to tonights, Monday the 21st of December, edition of News Talk Radio - The Buzz. This is 1080 am on your dial, and I am your host, John Henry Wilkes. We have in store for you a little Question and Answer session this evening. Joining us in the studio will be Jodi Setner, CEO of Mosiac Trust. Her company has found itself spending a lot of time here in the rising star, due to interests in guiding the little mom and pop shop of Warren and Mercer. By way of conference, we have managed to secure some time of Ms. Genesis Inderhees, the young and motivated I of LUMIX. She also has seen her company find footing in our state, expressing an interest to bring Molly and Westwick under thier umbrella. As always, here with me in the studio, my compatriot in vocal arms, expert, not jack, of all trades, Nicholas Bishop. A moment for our sponsors, while we situate Mrs. Setner. *cut to commerical spots for 'the truth' campaign, chapstick for skiiers, and american red cross drives.*
JHW - "And we are back folks. Jodi, I would like to say welcome, and thank you for joining us, it is a pleasure."
Nic - "An absolute pleasure Mrs. Setner."
Jodi - "Thank you both gentlemen, my thanks to you also, for letting me have this opportunity."
JHW - "Genesis, a warm greeting to you, we are thrilled to have you here with us."
Nic - "Thrilled Ms. Inderhees, thank you."
Genesis - *very slight german accent* "Johnathan, Nicholas, you are welcome."
JHW - "So that we may utilize all the time available to us with Genesis, I'll be directing the questions at her first, any qualms with that ladies? None? Great, let us get started. I believe the one I have been asked the most, read the most, is, 'Is it real?' 'Has this little research firm really lept that far ahead of the rest of the long standing, long historied, hard working, medical community?' Ms. Inderhees?"
Genesis - "Do you honestly believe, Mr. Wilkes-Booth, an entity of our caliber would invest the time and resources we have, with plans to continue, into something that is a farce?"
JHW - "I am simply asking the question on the tongues of many..."
Genesit - "And further, are we so little in your mind, that we would chase after a pipe dream, like some immigrant?"
Nic - *small cough* "And Jodi, what response do you have to offer?"
Jodi - *smile in the voice* "At Mosiac Trust, we have faith and patience. The research logs of the labratory have been extensive and meticulous, those we have been allowed to review, and as such, we wait with bated breath a formula release from Warren and Mercer after all the precedings they must go through at a time like this."
JHW - "Wonderful, much appreciated ladies. Now, there have been many a little tidbit available across various media these past few weeks, indicative of the plans that may be shaping for your respective corporations. When is it you expect to have active operations here in Hartford? We are all very insterested to see the economic upswing begin soon. Genesis?"
Genesis - *slightly distracted answer* "Warten. March the 1st LUMIX will open the doors of it's new American satelite office."
*few second pause*
Nic - "A concise and to the point answer, thank you. Jodi?"
Jodi - "Thank you Nicholas. We have had the luck of some space being available through local offices of partner companies, occupying a floor here, a suite there, during the transistion. Our construction schedule is not as agressive, and as such, the upcoming New England corporate headquarters will not be available for staff until April 30th of next year."
Genesis - "Aggressive?"
Jodi - "Well yes, from a purely business standpoint, the schedule LUMIX has put on paper, and amazingly looks to be on schedule for, is aggressive Ms. Inderhees"
Genesis - "So now I have seen slights to my pride in your words, instead of keeping the interest of my employer in the heart?"
Jodi - "Well, no Genesis, that is not what I am trying to express at all, I apologize that you feel that way."
JHW - "Spectacular, it seems the holidays are bringing good tidings of the year to come, and..."
Genesis - *slight edge to the voice* "So, it is that I am mistaken in my thoughts and feelings?"
JHW - "Ladies, if you please, I have a handful more questions we can proceed with."
Jodi - "John, excuse me a moment, I apologize. I think what we are seeing here is the tension of two sides to a coin, coming to conflict over large scale interests in the future of saving lifes. Genesis, truly, I am glad you have joined us today, but there is no justifiable reasoning behind this turn of behavoir you are displaying. If you would be willing, I will right now, personally, extend the white flag. LUMIX and Mosiac Trust can sit down and discuss sharing the control of Warren and Mercer. I feel that..."
Genesis - "Nein, ich möchte sehen Sie vergewaltigt von einem Pferd, das Sie Bier Mädchen. Ich möchte zu den kleinen Kobolde tanzen mit Lust und Freude auf den Klang Ihrer Schreie Hure zu sehen. Fuck you. Die bei einem Brand." (translate.google.com - german)
*sound of handset being slammed into it's cradle.*
Jodi - "Oh, that *beep*. I'd like to *beep* her with a *beep*ing baseball bat. I have never, *beep*ing never, been so *beep* on. *beep*beep*beep*beep*...
JHW - *hurried sound to voice* "Go to commercial..."
*Ads for local TV Station shows air, all of them belonging to the parent broadcasting company of this station.*
JHW - "Welcome back to The Buzz...
*The show continues from there, no further mention of the guests, and discussions focus on health care changes, and policy of Mr. President...*
December 10th, 2009
It has been a month, so a friendly reminder...
Game will be tommrrow night December 11, 2009 at the Southington site. We will be starting game at 7:30. Check in will begin at 6:30. We have some important opening announcements, so please try to be there on time.
Welcome to the last game of 2009.
December 9th, 2009
This can all be found spread across radio broadcasts, evening news stories, news paper articles, gossip and rumors, as well as from retainers, contacts, allies, etc. It began in very late NOV and carried over into very early DEC.
1. With the recent allegations, rumors, drama, and all around bad mojo surronding this critic has decided to investigate the truth, for you, the loyal following, the 'in the know' public. I stayed in the Aurora hotel. I ate in the Aurora hotel. The staff walks around with their noses in the air, a chip on the shoulder, or obnoxious flowing from the lips. The kitchen produces a quality of food so low, I'd rather eat Popeye's Chicken, five times a day. I would warn you off, warn you all off, post a man screaming the end times, but paint his wooden sign with words of truth about this business. Add to this fact the horde of rapid paparazzi. No thank you. I have seen Vivian Davenport call this place home. I say, the Aurora Hotel is the home of VD. Spread the word my masses, share the wealth, avoid the place.
2. Recent motions put forth from CT goverment have sparked an outcry. Though they have no ground to be put forth, we have seen some of the Governer's cabinet push very hard to have them see the light of day. It is being said that investigations should start on the tribal lands that house two of the states largest economic entities. Employing 10's of thousands locally, the wigs wish to see the area reclassified as protected wetlands, taking away the soverign lands of Native American people, and many, many jobs. We'll have to see where this goes, if it even has the clout to limp beyond state borders to the Fed. There are concerns of criminal retaliation in these recent developments. Watch out Mel Gibson, you might have your hatchet stolen.
3. In light of the rampant decay of society locally, City and State officials have conveened many a late night meeting. The talks? Blue Laws folks. That's right. I've even heard it whispered, that local Church heirachy's should be given legitimate political power, appointing priests and the like to posistions of government authority. With the talks of these changes, the police are seeing a nice padding to the walet, and have opened up ranks, looking for new bodies to fill the force. To start this downhill tumble off? Harsher penalties for the breach of current laws relating to sex, drugs, and violence, and triple the harshness on Sundays! There is a silver lining here, I just need help finding it. Please write to omgtheydidwhat@thecourant.com with your thoughts and opinions.
4. (Police Artists Sketch of Vivian Davenport) Many a journalistic folk have been seen frequenting the Aurora Hotel, Casino's in southern CT, as well as Trinity college. All looking for a word from Vivian Davenport. Local and State Law Enforcement have organized and implemented a manhunt, or woman hunt in this case, for Ms. VD. This woman has been found out to be the mastermind behind all the cities woes. The nefarious ring leader of a terrible Sex and Drug cult, she has spidered out filaments of corruption and degredation to locales and organizations and across our state. If you have any information at all, please call 800.itip.off. Rewards of varying degrees have been offered for valid information that assists in the chase. Use caution, contact authorities, do not attempt a citizen's arrest, as she is dangerous, and her large, meat wall of male body gaurd contigincies are considered armed.
5. Rubber necking boat captains, boating accidents, and closed ports cause traffic jam at sea? Workers, crew, and many an official are outraged. The red tape has been laid thick ladies and gentlemen. Ships bearing any association or moving cargo for, to 'West Bengal' are being anchored out of port. Many being combed over with something you'd use for lice. This delay would give an air traffic controller a headache. Many just sit for days, a few weeks, waiting to be looked at or allowed in. Some of the crew has to undergo hours of 'discussions' before being allowed ashore. When will this end?
6. Why Vivian Davenport has lived the life she has, and it's now coming to a head. Her thesis for a BA in Psychology was titled 'Psychological Influence on the Shortcomings of Women Through Eurpoean History.' Graduating bottom of her class from local Trinity, and reveiwing this, writing, of hers, we can see how she allowed herself to make poor decision, followed by bad decisions, followed by terrible decisions. In a fashion styled after day traders, her rash, aggressive behavior saw riches soar, but that old adage, the bigger they are...
University records have been handed over to police in lieu of the manhunt, and contacts are being made to Alumni of her class in attempts to compile a more detailed profile. University officials have refused to comment, cooperating with authorities only behind closed doors. Students on campus have formed support groups, some of them broken up after indulging in the sex and drug orgies Madam V. was, is, known for.
(OOC - thank you all for your attention, please contact staff by any means if you need.)
November 25th, 2009
The Pilgrims Again, Welcomed with Holiday Cheer.
by Mellissa Hancock-Chase - AP
Hartford Courant
Wednesday the 25th, 2009
***page 2, economic/finicial news column***
In this down trodden economy, we are brought good tidings this Thanksgiving. It has been confirmed, late last evening, that european conglomerate LUMIX will be calling Hartford, CT home to new satellite offices. With the breaking news a litle over a week ago from Warren & Mercer, sponsored by Mosiac Trust, our new hope from across the pond has announced their intent to bring W.M. into their fold, under their wing. It looks as though our little Mom and Pop medical shop stands to make a hefty profit with these two interested parties. The outcome for venture capitalist backing they had during research looks overcast, as the aquisition by either larger entity stands to skew any IPO that would have been in the works. Add to this recent leaks of a classic political smear and slander campaign from BioPure and Why Not Nuclear, and it looks to this writer, like Westick Mercer, and Molly Warren have been crowned king and queen of this high school drama dance.
Jobs will abound my fellow citizens. W.M. will need to expand, hiring on any number of support firms. M.T. will bring everything from construction of new offices, to the filling of those with new bodies and roles. L-X will bring the same, along with the EU mentality of putting employee's at number 1 on the list, right alongside customers. An economic turn takes only a small spark to start a fire, and I believe this one will be the one that catches, and heats our fair city up.
The American Red Cross has been heard voicing mixed feelings, as L-X has the pride of calling many scientific break throughs their intellectual property, having dozens of research firms under their umbrella across northern and central europe. Here, where some say moral high ground is a foreign language, advances in synthetic plasma, stem cell research, cloning, and a host of other topics for protesters occur with stagering leaps and bounds.
New Englands rising star has really started to shine the last few years. Situated perfectly between Boston and New York, it is with pride that I say we are well placed as a hub of activity for major national, and yes, international goings on. Others have seen the light we shed, and have moved to join us in basking in it. For you young and restless, or young and restless at heart, this change in pace, and population spike, is going to shake the rafters for the nightlife. Our economic stimulus is here, and it's here to party.
I wish safe holidays to all our readers, and this year, some of my thanks offered will be as a native american to our new pilgrims.
