by Kevin O'Connor
June 20th, 2018
June Influences are due this Friday by 12pm the latest.
Remember, the MR is currently at a 4, so do not modify your Influence levels at all. The -1/+1 stuff will only happen if you manage to F up the Masquerade again. Though if you work really hard at strengthening the Masquerade, you could get the reverse effect to happen, where all Influences EXCEPT the 4 Chaotic ones are at a +1, with those 4 being at a -1. That happens at MR of 8, though the higher the MR, the more effort required to continue to raise it.
by Kevin O'Connor
June 18th, 2018
Kindred of the Domain,
Let it be known that Mr. Blackwood Lennox of Clan Ventrue shall no longer be seen as *Guilty in the eyes of the Camarilla.
Mr. Blackwood Lennox, I look forward to following your continued growth in the Ivory Tower.
- Rosamund Elise Kingsley
Harpy
Ooc: Removed Negative Status Guilty (Status Packet, Version 2.3, 2015) as given by Harpy Rosamund Kingsley
by Lex
June 4th, 2018
"An earthquake struck North Carolina on Sunday night June 3rd. Though there is a history of geological activity in North Carolina it was its location and magnitude that made it particularly problematic. The most recent earthquake in North Carolina that was noticed by a large number of people was a magnitude 2.9 earthquake shook portions of four counties southeast of Charlotte, nearly two weeks after the 9.0 quake that devastated Japan in March of 2011. The most powerful recorded quake was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake recorded about 30 miles west of Richmond, Va., that caused ripple effects in Raleigh and other parts of the Triangle in December of 2003. This quake was an unprecedented magnitude 5.8 that was centered in the Vass area of Moore County North Carolina. A quake of this magnitude would cause damage in areas of California that have specifically built resistant infrastructure and have services prepared for such an event. This region has no such infrastructure and was already facing serious structural issues and strains on emergency services due to repeated years of flooding. The most serious of these break downs was a dam very near the epicenter. Woodlake dam only recently shored up by construction projects and intervention by state government has experienced serious cracking in its foundation, prompting mass evacuations down river.
The quake was felt over a dozen counties, most of those reporting some form of structural damage. The location of this epicenter was a good distance East of surface fault lines that run through the state, but this does not come as a surprise to local geologists. Recent reports show the most sever activity in the region has occurred away from surface fault zones, indicating potential deeper and uncharted fault activity. Attempts to get funding for this research has met with serious obstacles in both government and private sectors. This event may change that. Currently reports have deaths listed just shy of 100, but it is still early. Injuries also still coming in currently number over 1000. Perhaps more serious the Harris Nuclear Plant is reporting damage to certain critical areas. This is the second nuclear scare within the last year after issues arose several months ago at the McGuire Nuclear Station. Several companies have already stepped forward with Charitable contributions and relief aid. One that stands out is the Carolina Innovative Food Ingredients, who's recent expansion in the area has left it in a position to provide locally sources food and other supplies to those affect, both through charitable contributions and emergency funding authorized by the State Governor under an Emergency Powers act."
by Kevin O'Connor
May 19th, 2018
Local efforts here proved to be enough to stabilize the Masquerade and cover the breach from the April gathering. However, the substantial efforts that were sent into the city of Hartford from other Domains outside of Connecticut were enough to not only aid in stabilizing the Masquerade, but those efforts actually strengthened it.
Instead of dropping to 2, the Masquerade Rating has risen up to 4. No breaches happened during the May gathering, therefore it remains at 4.
At a rating of 4, there are no modifiers to any Influences. But there is still a -1 to starting Blood at game due to less people being out on the streets at night. The panic is gone, but the fear remains...
by Kevin O'Connor
May 16th, 2018
Reminder to submit Influences for May before this Friday, especially if they pertain to fixing the damage caused to the Masquerade last game.
I'll be answering Influences that affect the city of Hartford directly and the Hartford game, while Ashby will be handling Influences that involve Anarch NPCs and/or actions that happen in Meriden or elsewhere outside of Hartford.
Remember to adjust your levels based on the MR, which can now be found in the form itself to help remind you:
Influence Submission Form
Thanks!
Kevin
