A Vampire; the Masquerade, play by E-Mail Game
California was in chaos.
The Sabbat had siezed many of the cities near the Mexican border while San Diego, the last city of the Camarilla in the South, was under constant siege. The Anarch Free States had been dealt a severe blow in their failed coup of San Francisco, but had also shattered the Camarilla's hold on the city. Now with all three factions involved, the City by the Bay was wracked by power struggles. Meanwhile, the Camarilla attempted to contain the encroaching Sabbat and Anarch factions while retaining control of the enormous wealth and power of the Golden State for themselves.
Failure was not an option.
Two of the four men were Princes, the rulers of the Camarilla fortresses of Las Vegas and Sacramento. The other two men were Archons, both well versed in the politics, intrigues and battlefields of California. Yet as powerful as these men were, they all deferred to the female, Justicar Lucinde herself. Finally after much debate, one of them, Archon Quincy MacIntyre, tapped the map as he spoke.
"If Sacramento falls, California will be lost. This we all agree, however, I have an idea which might arrange some more time. Daring and risky, but it may be just the edge we require."
The Archon tapped the map thrice as he outlined his idea to those assembled. Finally, Justicar Lucinde nodded her ascent. The plan would proceed, but to what end, only time would tell.
I am Seth and I will be your Storyteller during your adventures into the World of the Kindred while you are here. I thought I would take a few moments to greet you and mention a few things about our game;
** First and formost, HAVE FUN!
Setting:
Stockton by Night is a play by E-mail, Vampire; the Masquerade chronicle. Although there may be occasional sightings or encounters by Mages, Werewolves, Spirits or other denizens of the World of Darkness, this is primarilly a Vampire setting. Other 'species' within the WoD are not permitted as played characters.
Remember also, the World of Darkness is a very dark and treacherous place. Expect villany, betrayal, deciet and plot twists. Players and NPC's alike may try to double-cross you and you are encouraged to do the same if you choose. Final Death is a posibility at the hands of another player, NPC or as a result of chosen actions. Not everyone in the game is out to get you of course, in fact, some great partnerships can be formed in game, but who knows with whom and for how long that may last......The Kindred are often out for themselves. In the end, fate and fortune may favor the bold and daring or may gift an individual with a stake through the heart and a greeting of the morning sun. Use or be used, play or be played.
Timeline:
Stockton by Night exists in much the same timeline as per the WW Universe except for the following:
The Kindred of the East never invaded the West Coast and have very little, if any, power or influence in the region.
Many Independant and Camarilla Malkavians escaped their Sabbat counterpart's attempt to 'infect' them with their madness. A Malkavian player may choose either the Auspex -OR- Dementation Discipline, but not both unless spending the required experience point costs.
While the dread of the End Times draws near, it is not imminent. However, the Red Star has appeared in the night sky and the Week of Nightmares has come to pass.
In early 2000, Anarchs of the Free States attempted to sieze power in San Francisco. In a spectacular and bloody coup, well armed Anarch parties attacked Kindred havens and power bases all throughout the Bay Area, culminating in the city itself. The Anarchs were successful in deposing Prince Jochen van Nuys and disrupting the Camarilla power base. However, in the battle, Terry MacNiel and his childe, Crispus Atucks, the two most influential members within the Anarch Movement, both met Final Death as well. The end result was an enormous power vacuum.
The Sabbat, still flushed with their successes on the East Coast and smelling opportunity, pressed upwards from Mexico. The Camarilla, in their bastions of Sacramento and Las Vegas, recognized that California, the most powerful State in the United States, was too great a prize to loose. Caught in the middle, the Anarch Free States lash out at anything and everything in an attempt to hold onto what they have taken. The Golden State has turned blood red on the outside and black and blue on the inside.
Welcome to the wasteland.
Good luck to you,
~*~ Seth Archmangus ~*~