- Written by: Shouldabeenadog
Cleveland was settled by the kindred community in 1852. Two years later, the Lancea Sanctum seized power, forcing out heretics and squatters on their domain. After the Civil War, the migrating former slaves brought with them witches of the Circle, who began a subtle campaign to secure for themselves a sanctuary.
The Lance fought back skillfully, keeping the Circle suppressed, until 1941, when the Invictus opened a second front, seizing industrial and trade centers away from the church's control. This war continued until the Miracle of the Blessed Flame in 1969, when the Bishop called down a column of fire from the sky upon the river, burning the floating Haven of the Judex. The two sides swiftly declared peace, and the Circle followed, bowing their heads in submission, but keeping their beliefs. In the late 80s, Carthians and Ordo Dracul began appearing; the former bringing cultural expertise, while the later focusing on medical supplies and hospitals.
Since the 40s, Cleveland has seen an almost 60% decline in its human population, the kindred population are now feeling that stress.
Covenants
The Lancea Sanctum controls the city; either directly or indirectly through the other covenants. That control is tenuous at times, especially with the infighting over dwindling resources.
The Invictus retain control of the fading industrial centers, but are swiftly migrating their power towards commercial and cultural control, which is causing friction with those who claim Carthian leanings.
The Circle of the Crone controls many of the ethnic neighborhoods, putting them at odds with the more Law and Order Invictus and the Families of the Lance.
The Carthians and Ordo Dracul have recently seen a staggering growth in power, thanks to wise investments. This development is viewed suspiciously by the others, who look for cracks to seize control from the upstarts.
