Home of Robocop, or at least a statue of him, a laughable reminder that Hollywood warps even the most dilapidated of cities into some beacon of hope and American pride and industry. After decades of poverty and the wearing away of civic structure and stability, the infamous Black City has finally caved to these illusions of grandeur and begun seeing the presence of filmakers and celebrities. With the tax breaks offered to the entertainment industry new businesses have poured into the abandoned ghettos and streets, turning Woodward Avenue into the new Hollywood Boulevard.
Written by: Vassagon
The Gangrel have the strongest presence here, represented by the Prince, known by Duke Blues Jones or affectionately The Blue Duke. He rules through fear and class, and frequents his favorite dive, Cliff Bell's Jazz Club every night. Every gang leader in Detroit is wrapped around his finger and he's made sure to keep the streets lively and crime-ridden, a perfect hunting ground for his charges. With the coming of the hipster movement, however, times are changing fast. The streets are more empty now than ever and the only hope of keeping the Domain alive is to change as the city changes. And that means dissolving the gangs and giving way to the young philanthropists and investors.
The Carthians have risen in strength as a more popular alternative to the present system. Having lost faith in Duke Jones's leadership they work to assist the growing businesses in their success by fending off the gang presence, feeding on the tools of chaos instead of the new blood.
A weak presence currently, having found little comfort in the urban sprawl and pitiful existence, save for the rural Belle Isle Park and its observatory. They hold their rituals in the hollowed out buildings and crumbling ruins, overgrown with undergrowth, hoping new life return to their once proud city, that had long ago held as a beacon of innovation.
Having had enjoyed the few years of turmoil, the economic situation and dwindling population of Detroit has even soured the taste of the MotorCity Casino's usual draw and liquidity. The elders that exploited the Duke's rule now fumble with uncertainty, watching from their place at the Detroit River waterfront.
Still strong in their beliefs, the decay and turmoil only give cause to renew their faith. The beautiful churches lay as a bastion of hope in the burghal cesspool. Many believe that their cause isn't given enough support by their Prince and wish to see their message more widespread among the kindred.
Unaffected by the changes Detroit has faced, the Dragons continue their internal search for enlightenment. Yet even they must consider taking sides in this changing tide of blood political agenda. They gather at Wayne State University, a singular source of academics.
