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These are the general rules for the site, that apply to the forums and chat. ...'. Also, please use/find a real-life picture for your primary (i.e. Mask for Changelings) avatar.

For many years, Sacramento contained a thriving Consilium, until one day, all t ... mana, and [[User:Benji|Invictus]], an ex-convict, met with him during the event and the three agreed to form a Cabal. Before leaving, they heard rumors of

...ul overthrew Straiphen. The alliance was fragile. Lasting just long enough for the Prince's Blood to dry on their knives. ...? Nothing was ever proved. The Ordo Dracul leader paid the ultimate price for collaborating with the Brood.

... A show combining acrobats, contortionists, and actors it has been running for 6 years. The show itself changes irregularly based on sales, seasons and th The latest show is a new one, and has only been running for a few weeks. Titled “Alito della Luna”, it has a show once a night Wedn

...ace, bliss and pain. Many attribute this to the Freehold's status as a hub for travel up and down the West coast. Many more Changelings pass through Sacra ...owever. His minions burn a path through the surrounding Hollows, searching for something. His real-world businesses make moves and counter-moves, all in s

...tting, this is reflected by a single thread. These are the specific rules for how we handle Scenes and keep continuity from getting snarled. ===Sticky / Event===

A Court hosted for Prince [[Freddrick]] by Harpy [[Rahyna]] of the [[Ordo Dracul]] at the Muse ...the accusation and [[Sheriff]] [[Ishani Naetesh]] spoke against the Prince for making such an accusation.

''Mage: The Awakening'' won the 2006 ENnie Award for Best Writing. ...ew" World of Darkness]] (nWoD), the history presented in the game provides for some ambiguity. However, the "origin story" of magic and mages is less ambi

...member it how it was: a thriving community of mages that had lived quietly for many years. And then it vanished. {{#ask: [[Event for::Mage]] [[Sacramento date::+]]

* {{plus}} +2 if you have hunted a human or wolf for essence in the past 2 months (requires harmony roll) * {{plus}} +1 for every point of essence your totem gives you, divided by the number of packm

... in studying the motions of the stars as a scholar while also reading them for omens of the future. But the Stewards, as they are known today, were not, i The Augurs and the Silver Ladder were a natural fit for one another and the Stewards of the Celestial Orrery were soon absorbed int

... if he had lost all his Health points to [[lethal]] damage. See the rules for [[torpor]]. ...e — perhaps to feed upon a suitably distracted mortal vessel, or perhaps for simple pleasure — can force blood to the appropriate section of anatomy a

... quo as ''inherently right'' or that medieval feudalism is the best system for governing Kindred, Carthians advocate any number of more recent -or more an ... the “chair” and organizer of Carthian events, and the one responsible for making sure that no single faction member’s actions jeopardize the others

She roams, never staying in one place for to long. To others she claims a wanderlust. Ah, but she and few others know ...ully his near fervent need to protect her and get back to her was mistaken for the [[Vinculum]] instead of the truth.

...ship. Many mages treat their pupils as slaves and cannon fodder in battles for ancient lore. A few masters even cripple their apprentice's development bec ... everywhere, Libertines lead dangerous lives fighting rivals and searching for magical power. They believe in security and mutual aid. Empty rebellion doe

{{quote| What is through this portal is for none to see, unless you are the one. |#337799}} ... foretold bearer has come to claim it. The Lady of the Lake held Excalibur for King Arthur, and a bard is said to now watch over the king’s sleeping bod

Many new [[Kindred]] presented themselves to Prince [[Freddrick]] for [[Acknowledgment]]. ==Event==

If no [[Resistance]] is listed for a spell or effect, then Clash of Wills will be used. [[Mage Armor]] includes [[Dodge]] effects which allow for Clash of Wills.

...e item, even when it’s pointed out. Once invoked, Touch of Shadow lasts for a scene or until ended prematurely. ...is not intended to hide other items as a byproduct. A character could not, for example, conceal a mailbox and then hide behind it or conceal a computer an

In order for a ritual to be performed, it must first be discovered, identified, and then ...ny:''' Inspiration often occurs as the result of some external stimuli: an event, the pattern of a blood stain, a musical performance . . .

A Court hosted by [[Asa Clarke]] for [[Prince]] of Sacramento [[Freddrick]], per the custom of Friday 13 Courts. ..., and carried it to the Prince, at which point the Prince complimented him for his composure and instructed the [[Harpy]] [[Rahyna]] to make it known.

...nically defined as when one Kindred officially becomes indebted to another for services rendered. In reality, however, Prestation is a far more complicate ... not public and does not translate to In-Character Knowledge. It is purely for transparent record keeping purposes. Only [[Alessandra]] , [[Twist]] and [[

* The idea is based on the thread not being a singular event, but a compression of the comings and goings of Kindred within Elysium thro ... the Court in certain designated areas. There are also Offices established for the [[Prince]], The [[Seneschal]], the [[Harpy]] and the Keeper of the [[El

... the party was hosted by the Ladder, several Arrows also showed up for the event, most carrying weapons. After the [[Granite Park Funeral|funeral shooting] ...cross while performing as Sentinel. She suggested he study the Lex Magica for answers, indicating that Eclipse's assistant Mirage could give him an educa

...mer]], which many of Sacramento's mages attended. It is mainly remembered for the shot-drinking contest that ended with Zero teleporting to his Sanctum w

[[Semantic MediaWiki]] includes a simple query language for [[Help:Semantic search|semantic search]], so that users can directly reques ...es exploit the existing caching mechanisms of [[MediaWiki]], most requests for a page with such dynamic contents can be served without any performance imp

...d}}28607&p=349241&viewfull=1#post349241 Autolycus tells the reason for the event]</ref> ...had found what she sought to which she answered that she was still looking for answers.

...e]]. Avalon accepted the Duel without flinching and soon after Leo called for a meeting in the dormitories between himself, Aquinas, Avalon, Kite, [[Aria ...Arrow Field Day]]<ref>[{{thread}}19710 1209 Arrow Field Day]</ref> archery event<ref>[{{thread}}20033 1209 AFD: Archery Competition]</ref>. Animus had no m

...only do what is likely if not certain to go in one’s favour. This works, for a time, but eventually random chance will catch up and something will go wr ..., any one of which could have changed the nature of human existence if the event had gone differently. Chance’s hand is evident behind the nature of the w

... the past, whether fabricating themselves a grandiose history or scrapping for an Atlantean artefact of untold power and significance. The Arcanum of Time ...n time, so that they are not available to an enemy until the time is right for their usage. The mage may cause herself or others to experience an unusual

...rch, a visiting cabal might find a Committee, or even a President, elected for a short time by the mages of the city. Rumor has it that one city’s mages ...re the easiest to ignore, and seldom get selected for termination). In any event, after the third attempt by the [[Guardians of the Veil]] to silence her, A

==Event== ...ival of 2009 was held within the Iceland Skating Rink and was most notable for the shooting of [[King Crunk]], the Spring Sovereign following the coronati

...ewolves could walk freely between the worlds. They had only to concentrate for a moment and bring the spirit part of their natures to the fore, and they w ...ak spots or tear them wide open, and the [[Uratha]] fight among themselves for control of the most valuable crossings.

...airstyles are enough, others prefer tattoos or piercings and yet others go for branding, scarification or implants. A changed body indicates a changed min ...n Master]] [[Elodoth]] will often take a Mark before investigating a major event.

...vers of blood and pain into the spiritual landscape, perhaps more than any event in modern times. From Tunisia to Japan, from Paris to London, World War II ...he ideologies that fueled the war: they simply wanted safety and sanctuary for themselves, their kin and their territories. At first, the packs hesitated

...nd will always know (or believe) they saved her, and those who hear of the event will become uncertain that she can adequately perform her duties. Those who

...eir person, and then gives a crow feather to his wolf-blooded lover in the event that she needs to reach him.

...ng is held at [[Forge, The|The Forge]], which at the time was not yet open for business. <ref>[http://nwod.org/forum/showthread.php?11423-Lighting-the-For * Rook makes his first appearance at a Freehold Event<ref>[http://nwod.org/forum/showthread.php?11423-Lighting-the-Forge&p=136545

... service industry made only enough money for them to live off of. Provided for, if only barely, Veronique grew up truly knowing the value of a dollar, and ...olwork, but a part time job and the new types of ‘recreation’ competed for her time. She worked, partied, wrote essays, completed various school proje

...s when and if such an event occurs. The mage cannot have others “fish” for prophecies by having them keep saying things until something registers as r ...ndom statement. Mages of the Mysterium use this rote in their endless hunt for hidden lore.

NOTE: Please use the "harpyheader" template for uniformity. ...in the right direction. The hot tubs seemed to be a very interesting place for catching up. There were also a few wild people amidst the other party goers

...dress for his [[Ankh|girlfriend]]. [[Ishani Naetesh|Ishani]] remembers the event in her own way, saying, ''"I enjoyed the show but the clothing wasn't very ...dancer wins. The loser owes the winner the equivalent of a medial endeavor for the remainder of the evening... nothing life-threatening, but something tha

* [[Ariana Donovan]] and [[Conner Greyson]] discuss the creation of a haven for their coterie and the risks and rewards involved in that.<ref>[http://nwod. * [[Brenn Lawrence]] and '''Sidor Grigoriev''' have a polite, for a change, conversation about the happenings at the recent family meeting.<r

...he Gift is one foot per dot of Primal Urge the character possesses, in any event. ... such a thing. Spying, however, is a perfectly acceptable use of the Gift. for purposes of assassination or surprise attacks (as the spirit is rather sque

...easons Hotel, as is common for this type of event. The place was decorated for the occasion, with a variety of ice sculptures depicting different fairy ta *[[Rust Mane]] approached [[Big Swilla]] and apologized for their altercation during the previous Coronation.<ref>[http://nwod.org/foru

*The Lost of Sacramento gathered for the new Autumn King's coronation. The evening started with a lot of drinkin *Before the event came to a close, the ascending Sovereign swore in a few new Changelings as

A charity event organized and hosted by Otto Fischer on behalf of the YMCA at the Four Seas *[[Katrin Byeli]] made an appearance at the event, escorted by the ever loyal [[Harvey]].<ref>[http://nwod.org/forum/showthre

...t someone and gains a vision of the most traumatic and emotionally charged event that the target has experienced. * '''Dramatic Failure:''' The character has a vision of an event that never happened to the target.

...ing our characters at. These rules are in no way set in stone and are here for reference if case someone is interested. .... rounds) possible. Contestants are ENCOURAGED to mix and match obstacles. For example, a a race could be three sets of Flows, or a Flow, Scale, Flow. YOU

...ploying powerful ley lines, which makes the District a very powerful place for the willworkers. Unfortunately, this has also made it a city at war... ...ver, Pylons of Seers also moved into the city, which created complications for the locals. A variety of hostile encounters between the local Diamond Order

NOTE: Please use the "harpyheader" template for uniformity. ...Herald is contemplating introducing a combined wider ceremony and briefing for Acknowledging new arrivals in the Domain. The neonates began circulating th

...mild shudder of fear and then becomes considerably more susceptible to any event that could make them afraid or intimidated, including anything that might t ...target or targets gain +1 die to resist fear and are immune to this clause for the next scene.

NOTE: Please use the "harpyheader" template for uniformity. ...cluded with performances in competition for Tenancy. Harpy [[Alice Brown]] for provided the beautiful piano accompaniment to the duet of Mr. [[James Callo

...imes, you no longer need to make dice rolls to remember details about that event or piece of knowledge, and you can ask the Storyteller to fill in details t ...racter, you must make an [[Pool::Intelligence]] + [[Pool::Composure]] roll for the character to remember any additional details about a subject during str

* '''Catch:''' The character looks into the subject’s eyes for a moment. ... just a moment ago. She acts as though everything were perfectly all right for a number of minutes equal to the successes rolled.

* '''Dramatic Failure:''' For the next full scene, the character receives utterly random and false inform ... scene. Each success on this roll also provides the character with one die for any attempt to help someone she observes to overcome his derangement. Alter

...hased separately, each Contract attuning itself to one particular element. For example, a character assigning all his beginning five dots in Contracts cou * '''Catch:''' The Changeling sits and meditates for a minimum of 10 minutes with a successful meditation roll.

...ery vampire attack, werewolf rampage, sorcerous outburst, or other strange event, someone at the police station is going to get a call about it. Here, then,

NOTE: Please use the "harpyheader" template for uniformity. ...victor in this friendly competition. Meanwhile, [[Allison Black]] was out for a stroll in an area within the Communal Hunting Grounds. Not long after sh

The reasons for this horrible event aren’t simple, and have much to do with the country’s history and colon

... takes the form of a dice pool bonus on rolls involving a specific trait. For instance, a library might be arranged to grant a +2 bonus on Intelligence d ...re the bonus, your character must dedicate sufficient hours to maintenance for the month; it’s not necessary to purchase this Merit again unless you wan

...review [[Sanctuaries]] to ensure you use the ''correct'' accounting method for purchasing. ...rit must also choose how to allocate these two factors when spending dots. For instance, two dots may be spent on Sanctum Size, with a third spent on Sanc

Death Wolf walked the Pangaean landscape for many years, seeking out the answers at the end of personal journey and the answers she worked for. As such, the Ending Gifts are often referred to as Death

... or smell (assuming they have advanced olfactory senses)<ref>See the rules for “Fighting Blind,” pp. 166-167 of the World of Darkness Rulebook</ref> ...es. The Guardian could be the proverbial “fly on the wall” watching an event unfold, unseen and unnoticed, save by ill luck (if someone blunders into he

scientifically explicable event. The spell reinforces the human mind’s tendency to interpret unexpected s ...annot trigger Disbelief. They’re not seeing a crazy, credulity-straining event; they’re perceiving an equivalent occurrence that fits snugly within a ma

...s not obligated to do so, and may instead simply cancel the spell. In this event, all of the Matter-based finishing ...e has been routed to the order’s laboratories, to churn out enchantments for his superiors. This rote is basic to the task.

... the right place to meet someone, pick up a ride, prevent (or assist) some event and so forth. This spell involves a certain willingness to surrender to the ...p the timing of an important meeting, weather causes delays or prevents an event from happening, and so forth).

... on the minds of Sleepers, making them less likely to believe an anomalous event can be explained rationally. Used cautiously, this spell has the potential ...ble is considered vulgar. The Storyteller may call for a degeneration roll for overuse of this spell.

...quiescence. This event would have prevented all awakenings if it were not for the Oracles who built the five watchtowers in the five supernal realms: The

... for which another mage suffered degeneration.Use the [[Duration]] factors for prolonged spell<ref>'''Mage: The Awakening''' p120</ref> to determine how f ...a feeling of vindication in one’s improper actions, so this true longing for redemption is often easier said than done, and usually works better with ei

... willworker’s demise), the reanimated mage may be free to pursue her vow for quite some time. If the Potency of this spell is overcome by another mage�

...pecifically tied to the shades of the dead who serve as the storage medium for the information in question. These ghosts must actually be experts on the i ...ion on ghosts</ref><ref>[[Mage The Awakening Sourcebook|MtA]], pp. 317-22, for information on spirits.</ref>

a form suitable for the task at hand. Only a spirit spirit of violence for a weapon, for instance, one of

...ts the target from doing so. Additional successes reduce the time required for the target to fall asleep.

to occlude. Use the [[Duration]] chart for Prolonged spells to in the past, use the modifiers for sympathetic ties (see Mage:

...a life-altering change. Nor can it be used to change the probability of an event already set in motion. (A mage couldn’t use the spell on a scratch-ticket ... the left-hand alley rather than the right one and finding the runaway cat for which the owner has posted fliers advertising a $100 reward).

mage should be on her toes, ready for anything in the event that her requested

...ghts hidden within his mind (whether temporarily or permanently), allowing for convincing lies to even a polygraph ...fact that he killed a member of his cabal by obfuscating his memory of the event, but couldn’t conceal every truth he knows at one time.

...five turns) and discover whether it will be beneficial or adverse for her. For example, she could check to see if letting a sketchy-looking valet take her ...tells the mage only if the specific event queried will lead to good or ill for him in the immediate future.

... spell during the same scene, determine their Initiatives normally, in the event that more than one attempts to act at the same time.)

...ow to alter the future, perhaps to make something come true or to avert an event he fears or knows is coming. ...the future, however, he reads how things might be, provided some action or event comes to pass. Note that a target’s dots in the Destiny Merit (if any) le

... specific oath. Instead, this Merit measures the mage’s psychic capacity for keeping oaths. Arrows train to increase this by meditating, practicing asce ...specify that an oath end after a preset time (such as a year and a day) or event, but must include such conditions when they publicly declare their oaths.

... skirt it is easy to move around in and her shoes are practical and sturdy for ease of movement while still attractive. Frequently she is seen in muted co ...t man his skill and faithful service provided him enough respect and money for them to live more than comfortably. Because of this and thanks to her caret

...cast the spell ahead of time <ref>see pp. 260–261 of Mage: The Awakening for prepared spell systems</ref>. Once cast, the spell can be activated with an ...ag is real and he’s used it to behead two mages and one woman he mistook for one.

...m’s Nest is dangerous doesn’t mean that the [[Ordo Dracul]] has no use for it. ... lost battlefield or ancient disaster — or they might foreshadow such an event.

... caster can evoke a particular, visceral emotional response in the target. For example, by combining emotions such as greed with physiological reactions n ... can be convinced to accept a somewhat dubious but non-magical explanation for a bizarre phenomenon that he just witnessed.

...at he can pick up psychic impressions from objects simply by handling them for a moment or two. Such impressions can tell the vampire who last held the ob ... that the vampire turn the item over in his hands (or otherwise handle it) for a few moments, during which he enters a shallow trance. This trance is the

Skeleton Keys is a venue wide plot that has been going on for a long time, and a lot of Kindred have participated in it's many investigat ...s enjoying an ice-cream under the summer sun. Realizing what he is looking for is there, he calls [[Amelita Cardoso]] a [[Mekhet|Shadow]] Slave of the [[O

...and occult event; they examine corpses cemeteries, morgues and churchyards for some evidence of what lies beyond the mortal coil. Some Osites even have be

...re Ghost Wolves, have performed the Rite of Renunciation in order to atone for some horrible crime they committed before being “saved.” ...ng sworn enemies such as the Pure or the Bale Hounds isn’t usually cause for tribal expulsion by itself). Some members of the Lodge of the Second Moonri

* Alternate mechanics for specific Derangements will be listed under the Venue Only sections. ... -2 on all rolls and Willpower points cannot be spent to bolster any rolls for the remainder of the scene.

...d was ordered to apologize to Seneschal Villiers. Accepting responsibility for his Family, Priscus Galloway promised to join in the apology. ...ia for his years in the service of the Domain and Michael Redfill - Florin for winning the Regency contest. The private discussions continued afterwards a

..., he is drop dead gorgeous and has one green eye and one blue. He is known for standing with his pelvis thrust forward, out of habit and he always has a s * [http://nwod.org/forum/showthread.php?18018 The Hunt for Enzo]

Club [[Nox|Avalon]]: a staple of Sacramento for nearly two decades now, where the DJ fills the dance floor and the bartende ... Fields]] and [[Twist|Myah Torsione]] catch up with each other for another event. The night starts out with some dancing, as is there way. The two let the m

... the desire to attack each other and settle the matter of primacy once and for all. True, such compulsions abate once two Kindred are familiar with each o Despite the predilection some Kindred have for describing each other as parasites, the truth of the matter is that vampire

... to {{dot5}}), using the same scale as the [[Haven]] Merit (reprinted here for your convenience). Geomantic Nexus Potency defines the potency of the nexus ...e outside his haven, Victor chooses to buy two dots in [[Geomantic Nexus]] for his [[haven]]. Victor’s player spends only the experience points necessar

...where outside his haven, Victor chooses to buy two dots in Geomantic Nexus for his haven. Victor’s player spends only the experience points necessary to ...hole space must be correct, or there is no bonus. If a space goes untended for

...tiple means of escape. Since most lairs are only temporary, meant to serve for only a few months before the Promethean resumes his Pilgrimage, they cost r ...rit must also choose how to allocate these two factors when spending dots. For instance, two dots may be spent on Lair Size, with a third spent on Lair Se

..., 2015|Vampire end=Feb 5th, 2015|Event for=Changeling|Event for=Mage|Event for=Vampire}}

The Kindred were provided with a lead. Eyewitnesses to the event had been seen at the [[Ridge Motel]]. '''August Galloway''' and [[Jennifer ...rned that the source of the drugs was a fellow named 'Carlos P', who works for the valet service at [[Asylum,_The |the Asylum]]. She also got his telephon