The Necropolis of Sacremento was formed by former Reeve Arnold Culler and former Heirophant Dirge. These two kindred grew tired of the political life and the alienation of there clan by the other, more glamorous, clans of Sacramento. With the disappearance of Culler and Dirge, the secrets of the Necropolis were lost.
Recently, Kenneth Gilroy began making a new home for the Haunts of Sacramento. While there is a great deal of overlap between the Underground and the Necropolis, one must tread with care, for they are not the same thing. With Gilroy's disappearance, Alice Hart took up the maintenance of the Necropolis, sadly with her falling into Torpor the burden of the Necropolis has fallen to Cynthia Weiss. As time goes on, more things change, and more stays the same. Weiss has gone, but in her place, after a two year absence, Alice Hart has been seen craving out the rubble of what once was.
New Necropolis
Haven Entrance
Appearances can be deceiving, but sometimes you can judge a book by it's cover. Or a house by it's siding. The entrance to the Necropolis appears to be a dilapidated house, boarded up and forgotten in a neighborhood of forgotten houses. The paint is peeled, the shingles are falling off, but inside is a slightly different story. The house is worn, but occasionally cleaned and taken care of. Under layers of dust and dried blood the building shows simple and refined lines, with a slight Victorian flair. The house is in complete disrepair, there is no usable space, although what would have been the main living area there can been seen a dried and irremovable blood stain. The cause was a pile of animal corpses, on display, used as a simple deterrent to any nosy kine. Until recently the pile of animal bodies sat prominently in the room, both as deterrent, and as a gesture of remembrance to the Once Regent of the Underground, and visionary behind the Necropolis, Kenneth Gilroy.
In a back room, hidden from clear view by strange angles and shadows, stands a metal door with a padlock that serves as the main entrance to the Necropolis.
*Currently The Aboveground Haven benefits from neither Security or the functionality of the Haven Merit.
It does, however have Occultation *
Caldarium
Just beyond the door there is another flight of metal stairs. From there you can over look the jewel of the Necropolis, the Caldarium. Concrete benches sit along the wall while dim lighting sets the necessary mood. Beyond appearances though there is a peace to location that goes beyond its appearance. The pure water of a pool glistens serenely, reflecting the golden lights set into the wall. Here, the curses of the Nosferatu don't seem as grating or fearful and guests are welcome. Alice Hart once oversaw this area, while also acting as Caretaker for all of the Haunts' underground kingdom.
In recent nights Alice Hart has once again overseeing the care and maintenance of the baths.
Caldarium Rating **
The Dark Temple
An altar of wax stands as the centrepiece to this site dedicated to the Dark Father. A shallow pool surrounds it with a narrow walkway leading up to the pale dais. There are candles that can be lit and set floating on the water, where they can cause the Beast to twist in fear. It is a place where only the Sanctified can truly be comfortable. Kenneth Gilroy built this chamber before he even became Bishop. It was here that became a priest in fact. You can still see the holes in the altar where his hands and feet were nailed down.
With the absence Kenneth Gilroy the Dark Temple has once again fallen into acrid squalor.
The Trash Pit
A nexus forms at this spot in the sewers. It may look like standing water but there is a constant and slow flow. Unfortunately, that doesn't clear away any of the refuse that collects here. It's just builds up, creating a place where the Haunts can hunt for supplies. All you have to do is be willing put your arm in the putrid soup and fish around. You're bound to find something of value if you search long enough. Garrick Marlon originally maintained the ebb and flow of the Trash Pit and Regent Gilroy had 'recommended' he be shown gratitude if a Haunt rifles through the muck for items.
With the absence of Cynthia Weiss the Trash Pit itself is entirely inaccessible.
Catacombs
The catacombs are a twisting, damp maze of sewer passages. In several sections, controlled cave ins have allowed access to the more cramped and harder to navigate older Sacramento run offs, that have sunk naturally over time as cities tend to do. Trick walls have been added. Built at angles so as at a distance, by flashlight, it looks as though the wall is solid. Apparent dead ends that actually lead to a destination. The savvy Kindred might also recognize that such spots offer great kill boxes. Then of course, there's a few closed down tunnels nearby that where any intruders would simply wander off into the dark forever. Robert Cross has been the key man in bringing the catacombs to life.
Jennifer Hazelton has taken over the catacombs. She has worked to clear the refuse and rubble that had made the catacombs impassive with Robert Cross's departure.
