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Setting Background
Los Angeles. City of Angels, location of Hollywood. A city where dreams come true.
Remember some of your dreams?
Los Angeles to the Moonlit World can be either one of the greatest hunting grounds or the most dangerous city in the world, depending on who or what you are. Divided under the rule of two ruling factions, Los Angeles is a warzone in all but name as various big name players manipulate the city towards their own ends. Gangs, mundane and otherwise swarm the ghettos and down below, the Infernal runs a brisk trade of making deals for those who want desperately to become big movie stars and more ancient things, that had long slumbered stir to wakefulness by the machinates of their cults who spring around them. And thats discounting the more numerous nightmares that spawn and kill as they like, hidden in the dark. For those of an evil disposition, Los Angeles can be a gold mine of souls and treasure. For those of a good leaning, Los Angeles is a war.
What side will you take?
The Powers-That-Be
There are three central powers in Los Angeles at this point, consisting of the following.
The White Court of Vampires, bolstered by Clan Toreador and the Infernal Cult of Congo Savanne, known to the mundane as the drug-running cartel informally called the Jamaicans. Led by their priest known as King Willy, the Jamaicans run the streets even as the White Court run the Sex Trade. Vice is strong in the city of angels and these are the powers that control it.
The White Court of Vampires representative of Los Angeles and the First Lord is a Hollywood Director named Jahi Sweet. A woman with a flair for music and owner/producer for her own line of pornographic films, some of which she's starred in personally.
Second central power in Los Angeles belongs to the Underground, where the Sorcerer- Lord of the Sun reigns supreme, supported by the Followers of Set and the Trolls. Controlling the local troll market as well as Los Angeles Undercity, both are styled after the manner of the Aztec Civilization, with all that it implies. Golems in the form of the Gods that once demanded blood guard this place, supported by those the Lord of the Sun has taken under his wing. Blood is thicker then water here and may become the penultimate payment if you misstep.
The final central power though heavily reduced in might, is a group in located out in LA's ghetto called the Stampede. Consisting of mostly lycanthropic descendants of the original tribes and settlers of Los Angeles, they're unique from most that they include all sorts of were's in their group, not simply wolves. Among their number are Buffalo, Ravens, Coyotes, at least three Alligators(all siblings) and one Jaguar who leads them. The underdog of the three, they survive by acting more like a guerrilla strike group against the other two. Against the White Court they focus their efforts, mainly through their allies the Jamaicans and whenever they encounter a slaver shipment for the Undercity, they disrupt it. But slowly, as the years go by, the Stampede shrinks though they'll fight tooth, claw and horn to remain.
The City
Los Angeles has always been known for its Gang Violence and riots. But even with the war on, the Accords still hold priority above all. Remain hidden, respect the Accords and follow the Old World laws of hospitality and decorum. This in and of itself has allowed the city to remain in a semblance of equilibrium.
The rest of the community, much like the mundanes in general try to keep their heads down as often as possible.
Though as of recent events, something has happened that may very well upset the balance of power...As number of strangers came to town.
The Nitty Gritty
You have been cordially invited to the private wake of Nicholas Armin Lemarchand.
To be held at 6:00pm at the Ibis and Jacquel Funeral Home.
Whether you had been sheltered from your enemies by the old wizard, knew him professionally or simply was a personal friend or colleague on the times he left Los Angeles, Nicholas had played a part in your life. And now, he was dead. By all accounts, he had died in his sleep and peacefully which is a small comfort from what you heard. And so here you were, heading for a funeral home with the invitation in your pocket to attend the funeral.
And then afterwards, for the reading of his will.
Welcome to L.A.
@Thuro 116 Pendragon @york @Michale CS
IC post incoming.
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Los Angeles. City of Angels, location of Hollywood. A city where dreams come true.
Remember some of your dreams?
Los Angeles to the Moonlit World can be either one of the greatest hunting grounds or the most dangerous city in the world, depending on who or what you are. Divided under the rule of two ruling factions, Los Angeles is a warzone in all but name as various big name players manipulate the city towards their own ends. Gangs, mundane and otherwise swarm the ghettos and down below, the Infernal runs a brisk trade of making deals for those who want desperately to become big movie stars and more ancient things, that had long slumbered stir to wakefulness by the machinates of their cults who spring around them. And thats discounting the more numerous nightmares that spawn and kill as they like, hidden in the dark. For those of an evil disposition, Los Angeles can be a gold mine of souls and treasure. For those of a good leaning, Los Angeles is a war.
What side will you take?
The Powers-That-Be
There are three central powers in Los Angeles at this point, consisting of the following.
The White Court of Vampires, bolstered by Clan Toreador and the Infernal Cult of Congo Savanne, known to the mundane as the drug-running cartel informally called the Jamaicans. Led by their priest known as King Willy, the Jamaicans run the streets even as the White Court run the Sex Trade. Vice is strong in the city of angels and these are the powers that control it.
The White Court of Vampires representative of Los Angeles and the First Lord is a Hollywood Director named Jahi Sweet. A woman with a flair for music and owner/producer for her own line of pornographic films, some of which she's starred in personally.
Second central power in Los Angeles belongs to the Underground, where the Sorcerer- Lord of the Sun reigns supreme, supported by the Followers of Set and the Trolls. Controlling the local troll market as well as Los Angeles Undercity, both are styled after the manner of the Aztec Civilization, with all that it implies. Golems in the form of the Gods that once demanded blood guard this place, supported by those the Lord of the Sun has taken under his wing. Blood is thicker then water here and may become the penultimate payment if you misstep.
The final central power though heavily reduced in might, is a group in located out in LA's ghetto called the Stampede. Consisting of mostly lycanthropic descendants of the original tribes and settlers of Los Angeles, they're unique from most that they include all sorts of were's in their group, not simply wolves. Among their number are Buffalo, Ravens, Coyotes, at least three Alligators(all siblings) and one Jaguar who leads them. The underdog of the three, they survive by acting more like a guerrilla strike group against the other two. Against the White Court they focus their efforts, mainly through their allies the Jamaicans and whenever they encounter a slaver shipment for the Undercity, they disrupt it. But slowly, as the years go by, the Stampede shrinks though they'll fight tooth, claw and horn to remain.
The City
Los Angeles has always been known for its Gang Violence and riots. But even with the war on, the Accords still hold priority above all. Remain hidden, respect the Accords and follow the Old World laws of hospitality and decorum. This in and of itself has allowed the city to remain in a semblance of equilibrium.
The rest of the community, much like the mundanes in general try to keep their heads down as often as possible.
Though as of recent events, something has happened that may very well upset the balance of power...As number of strangers came to town.
The Nitty Gritty
You have been cordially invited to the private wake of Nicholas Armin Lemarchand.
To be held at 6:00pm at the Ibis and Jacquel Funeral Home.
Whether you had been sheltered from your enemies by the old wizard, knew him professionally or simply was a personal friend or colleague on the times he left Los Angeles, Nicholas had played a part in your life. And now, he was dead. By all accounts, he had died in his sleep and peacefully which is a small comfort from what you heard. And so here you were, heading for a funeral home with the invitation in your pocket to attend the funeral.
And then afterwards, for the reading of his will.
Welcome to L.A.
@Thuro 116 Pendragon @york @Michale CS
IC post incoming.
Character Sheet
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