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Latest revision as of 17:05, 28 June 2026
"When you look out at this wasteland, it's like chaos. But there's always somebody behind the wheel."
The Ghoul, Fallout
Chapter One: Chaos Ensues
| Theme | Mood | Scope | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaos | Mysterious | MEGA Tri-Cities | Camarilla |
Welcome to MEGA Tri-Cities
Welcome to the darkened streets of MEGA Tri-Cities, Washington. A sprawling metropolis where neon lights illuminate forgotten alleyways, and ancient monsters hide behind modern success.
Skyscrapers pierce the heavens while graffiti-covered streets wind through forgotten districts. Massive stadiums, glittering museums, industrial complexes, and preserved wilderness create a city of contrasts.
For Kindred, every night offers opportunity.
For the unwary, every night may be their last.
Important Locations
The Orpheus Opera House
- The city's Elysium. A gathering place of politics, intrigue, and hidden agendas.
The Reactor Stadium
- Home of the Tri-City Reactors and a symbol of mortal prosperity.
The Underground
- Music, vice, secrets, and predators.
Keep The Parks Project
- A controversial movement preserving green spaces from development.
The State of the City
Gangs roam the streets. Cultists whisper prayers in abandoned places. Something ancient stirs beneath the city.
Despite the danger, beauty thrives in the darkness. Art flourishes. Influence grows. Power waits for those bold enough to claim it.
Character Creation
Starting Experience
| Source | XP Award |
|---|---|
| Base Character Creation | 30 XP |
| Background Writeup | +10 XP |
| Timeline | +10 XP |
| Haven / Modus Operandi | +5 XP |
Experience Awards
| Activity | XP |
|---|---|
| Game Attendance | 6 XP |
| Downtime | 4 XP |
| Online Play | 4 XP |
| Monthly Maximum | 10 XP |
Current Floor XP (June 2026): 100 XP
Storyteller Rules
- All players must maintain an XP Log.
- Character Sheets must be present at games.
- Online play requires ST review of the sheet.
- No unreleased childer concepts.
- Elder concepts require approval.
Elder Freeze Currently Active
All Elder concepts require approval from Tiffany. Characters lost during the freeze may not be immediately recreated as Elders.
Free Lore Dots
Every character receives:
- Kindred Lore
- Their Clan Lore
- Their Sect Lore
Bloodline Availability
Common (No Merit Cost)
- Brujah
- Gangrel
- Malkavian
- Nosferatu
- Toreador
- Tremere
- Ventrue
Uncommon (2-Point Merit)
- Assamite
- Giovanni
- Lasombra
- Gangrel Anda
- Gangrel Coyote
- Toreador Ishtarri
- Tremere Telyav
- Ventrue Crusader
Rare (4-Point Merit + ST Approval)
- Cappadocian
- Lamia
- Daughter of Cacophony
- Gargoyle
- Nagaraja
- Ravnos Brahman
- Lasombra Kiasyd
Restricted (Head ST Approval Required)
- True Brujah
- Salubri
- Giovanni Premascine
- Baali
- Caitiff
- Samedi
- Volgirre
- Noiad
- Koldun
- Bratovich
Themes of the Chronicle
Political Intrigue
- The Camarilla's endless games of influence.
Personal Horror
- What remains of your humanity?
Chaos
- Every action has consequences.
Mystery
- The city hides secrets beneath every stone.