Important Supernaturals
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Most Important Supernaturals in the World of Darkness (Madtown by Night)
Primordial & Mythic Powers
- Triat
- Weaver (Order, Law, Structure) – Embodiment of cosmic order, creator of the Pattern Web. Its influence is visible in Madison’s rigid spiritual zones and the structure of the Digital Web.
- Wyld (Creation, Chaos, Potential) – Infinite potential and raw creativity. The Wyld fuels the Dreaming and Freeholds in Madison.
- Wyrm (Entropy, Destruction, Transformation) – Once a cosmic balancer, now corrupted. Felt in the Capitol Node’s instability and the Nameless’ taint.
- Gaia
- The spirit of living Earth. Honored at the Arboretum Caern and effigy mounds. Protects Madison’s sacred sites and is invoked by Garou and Dreamspeakers.
- Ananasa
- The First Spinner, created by the Weaver. Progenitor of the Ananasi (werespiders); her old spirit-webs and lost rituals linger in Madison.
The Fallen & Divine
- Lucifer
- The Morningstar, leader of the rebellion against Heaven. His influence shaped Madison’s spiritual ecosystem, especially the “Grand Experiment” and reality fractures in the city.
- Lilith
- First Wife, Mother of Monsters, Queen of the Night. Connected to vampiric lore and Fae legend. Rumored to have helped bind The Nameless and left relics beneath Madison.
- Caine
- The First Vampire, founder of Enoch, father of all Kindred. Madison’s Kindred society traces its mythic origins to Caine.
- Enoch
- First childe of Caine, progenitor of several vampire lineages. His wisdom echoes through Kindred courts and secret gatherings in Madison.
- Antediluvians
- Third-generation vampires, progenitors of the 13 clans (e.g., Malkav, Saulot, Arikel). Their remote influence persists—clan agendas in Madison often shaped by antediluvian omens or visitations.
Other Legendary Beings
- The Nameless
- Ancient, forgotten god-force of erasure and entropy. Imprisoned beneath New Avalon and the Capitol Node; its awakening is destabilizing reality in Madison.
- Digi-8
- Emergent AI entity, born in Madison’s Digital Web outpost (New Eden). May become a godlike force shaping magick and technology.
- Jay Dee
- The “Architect of Paradox,” Order of Hermes archmage and creator of New Avalon. Holds ancient secrets dating back to Madison’s foundation.
- Gahara
- Wraith King and founder of the Gahara Pact. One of the oldest spirits in Madison, haunting the Shadowlands and maintaining ancient bargains.
Kindred of Madison: Mythic Bloodlines
- Tori Redford (Gangrel Prince)
- Modern architect of peace with Garou; her blood is rumored to carry ancient secrets.
- Brandy Madison (Exiled Malkavian Prince)
- Founder of Kindred society in Madison, exiled for manipulation and occult dealings.
- Victor King (Ventrue Primogen)
- Connected to old European lineages and dark alliances (e.g., Pentex, Tremere).
- Michael Kruger (Tremere Primogen)
- Master of hedge magick; possesses fragments of lost Tremere lore.
Garou: Living Legends
- Ayasha Redcreek (Whispers to Winds, Wendigo Elder)
- Holds ancestral ties to Gaia’s first pact for Madison.
- William Burke (Silver Fang, deceased)
- His death in 1985 was a catalyst for the current supernatural crisis.
- Donnie (Street Guardian) (Bone Gnawer legend)
- Connected to Luna and urban Wyld.
- Black Spiral Dancers and corrupted Banes
- Serve the Nameless’ Wyrm-touched agenda, threatening Madison’s spirit health.
Mages: Paragons and Prophets
- Lacy Z. Rivere (Hollow Ones)
- Revolutionary and oracle, uniting supernatural outcasts in Madison.
- Abel Washington (Virtual Adept)
- Creator of Digi-8 and New Eden, on the verge of digital myth.
- Aadhira Hebbar (Euthanatos)
- Centenarian Nephandi hunter, soul scarred by ancient encounters with the Nameless.
- Glory of the Morning (Dreamspeakers)
- Descendant of Madison’s first spiritual guardians, key Gahara Pact mediator.
- Ann Johnston (Akashic Brotherhood)
- Martial artist and guardian of the Mind Zone, believed to be a reincarnation of an ancient Akashic.
Fae: Echoes of Ancient Power
- Lord Elian Arawn (Sidhe)
- Appointed by Lilith to protect New Avalon; one of Madison’s oldest Fae.
- Morwen Whisperleaf (Sluagh)
- Dreamweaver and spy, secret-keeper beneath the Wisconsin Historical Society.
- Lady Seraphine of the Lunar Veil (Sidhe)
- Visionary prophet tied to Luna, plays a key role in coming conflict.
Other Ancient Supernaturals Tied to Madison
- Sol, the Dreaming Dragon
- Invoked in the oldest pacts, called upon by mages and Fae in ancient rituals.
- Malkiv, Lucifer, Gaia
- Referenced in old pacts and the foundation of the Capitol Node, their resonance shapes Madison’s metaphysical boundaries.
Summary Table: Cosmic & Legendary Powers in Madtown by Night
| Name | Type/Origin | Role in Madison | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weaver / Wyld / Wyrm | Cosmic Forces | Pattern Web, Dreaming, entropy in Node | Active, in conflict |
| Gaia | Primordial Spirit | Arboretum Caern, effigy mounds | Strong but wounded |
| Lucifer | Fallen Angel | Seeds reality shifts, rebel host | Wanders the Earth |
| Lilith | First Vampire/Mother | Wards, relics, Fae oaths | Occulted, invoked |
| Caine / Antediluvians | First Vampire, Progenitors | Source of Kindred bloodlines | Mythic, dream-tied |
| Jay Dee | Mage (Order of Hermes) | Founder of New Avalon | Present, unraveling |
| The Nameless | Forgotten God-Force | Prisoned beneath Capitol Node | Awakening |
| Digi-8 | Emergent AI | Digital Web, New Eden | Evolving |
| Lord Elian Arawn | Sidhe Fae | Guardian of New Avalon | Active |
| Gahara | Wraith King | Gahara Pact, Shadowlands | Haunts Madison |
| Tori Redford | Gangrel Prince | Brokered peace with Garou | Slain (1985), echoes |
| William Burke | Silver Fang Elder | Arboretum Caern leader | Slain (1985), spirit |
| Lacy Z. Rivere | Hollow One Mage | Unites supernaturals | Active, influential |
| Abel Washington | Virtual Adept Mage | Created Digi-8, New Eden | Active, conflicted |
| Glory of the Morning | Dreamspeaker Mage | Gahara Pact, spiritual mediator | Active, haunted |
Supernatural Leaders and Factions Active in 1985
🧙♂️ Council of Nine Mystic Traditions
The Council of Nine Mystic Traditions serves as the governing body for the major mystical factions opposing the Technocracy. Each Tradition is represented by a Primus who holds a seat on the Council.
- Akashic Brotherhood
- Primus: Master Li Chen – A venerable martial artist and philosopher guiding the Brotherhood with wisdom and discipline.
- Celestial Chorus
- Primus: Sister Maria Alphonse – A devout nun whose hymns resonate with the divine, uniting Chorus members worldwide.
- Cult of Ecstasy
- Primus: Ravi "Pulse" Anand – A charismatic leader exploring consciousness through dance, music, and altered states.
- Dreamspeakers
- Primus: Shamaness Aiyana – A spiritual guide communicating with ancestral spirits to protect the balance of nature.
- Euthanatos
- Primus: Thanatos Kiros – A stoic figure overseeing the cycle of life and death with impartial judgment.
- Order of Hermes
- Primus: Magus Septimus Orpheus – A master of arcane lore striving to preserve ancient magical traditions.
- Sons of Ether
- Primus: Dr. Emmett "Flux" Graves – An inventive scientist pushing the boundaries of reality through experimental devices.
- Verbena
- Primus: High Priestess Moira Greenleaf – A guardian of ancient rites and natural magics rooted in the earth.
- Virtual Adepts
- Primus: ZeroCool – A pioneering hacker leading the Adepts in cyberspace to challenge Technocratic control.
🧠 Technocratic Union
The Technocratic Union seeks to impose a rational, scientific paradigm upon reality. Their primary Conventions and leaders in 1985 are:
- Iteration X
- Controller: Dr. Heinrich Stahl – A cyberneticist integrating man and machine to achieve perfection.
- New World Order
- Administrator: Sylvia Lockhart – A strategist managing information flow to maintain societal order.
- Progenitors
- Chief Biologist: Dr. Elena Ruiz – A geneticist advancing human evolution through biotechnology.
- Syndicate
- Executive Director: Marcus Vance – A financier manipulating global markets to ensure Technocratic dominance.
- Void Engineers
- Mission Commander: Captain Hiro Tanaka – An explorer charting unknown dimensions to secure reality's boundaries.
🌍 Disparate Crafts
Independent magical groups, known as Crafts, operate outside the Council of Nine's structure. Notable leaders in 1985 include:
- Hem-Ka Sobk
- Necromancer: Ankhet the Silent – A priestess communicating with the dead to glean forgotten knowledge.
- Sisters of Hippolyta
- Warrior Queen: Thalestria – A fierce leader embodying Amazonian strength and unity.
- Kopea Loei
- Kahuna: Makoa – A spiritual healer maintaining harmony between the physical and spirit worlds.
- Bata'a
- Houngan: Jean-Marc Duval – A voodoo priest channeling ancestral spirits to protect his community.
- Solificati
- Alchemist: Isabelle Mercier – A philosopher seeking enlightenment through the transmutation of the soul.
🧛 Camarilla Justicars (1985)
The Camarilla's Justicars are the highest public officials within the sect, each representing one of the seven founding clans.
- Carlak (Brujah)
- Re-elected in 1985, known for his fiery passion and dedication to justice.
- Petrodon (Nosferatu)
- Oversees information networks, ensuring secrets remain hidden.
- Lucinde (Ventrue)
- Enforces Camarilla laws with unwavering authority.
- Jaroslav Pascek (Gangrel)
- A rugged individualist with a pragmatic approach to enforcement.
- Maris Streck (Malkavian)
- Noted for unorthodox methods and insightful judgments.
- Anatole (Toreador)
- A visionary deeply connected to Kindred history.
- Etrius (Tremere)
- A powerful thaumaturge and clan elder safeguarding magical knowledge.
🧛♂️ Camarilla Inner Circle (1985)
The Inner Circle is the secretive ruling body of the Camarilla, responsible for appointing Justicars and setting sect-wide policy.
- Hardestadt the Elder (Ventrue)
- A founding member and influential leader shaping Camarilla doctrine.
- Mistress Fanchon (Tremere)
- A master of Thaumaturgy and political maneuvering.
- Rafael de Corazón (Toreador)
- An advocate for the Masquerade and Kindred unity.
- Josef von Bauren (Nosferatu)
- A keeper of secrets and information broker.
- Camilla Banes (Malkavian)
- Known for her prophetic visions influencing policy.
- Milov Petrenkov (Gangrel)
- A fierce warrior and traditionalist upholding clan values.
- Adana de Sforza (Brujah)
- A passionate orator and revolutionary voice within the Circle.
🧛♀️ Other Influential Vampires
- Xaviar (Gangrel)
- Investigates supernatural threats with relentless determination.
- Theo Bell (Brujah)
- An Archon renowned for combat prowess and dedication to the Camarilla.
- Beckett (Gangrel)
- A scholar and archaeologist seeking truths about Kindred origins.
🧙♀️ Notable Mages
- Jay Dee
- Horizon Architect, present in Madison, unraveling; knows too much, remembers too little.
- Digi-8
- Emergent AI, not yet fully born; players may shape its first sentience.
- Lacy Z. Rivere
- Hollow One, hacker; optional cameo or whisper in the Web.
- Abel Washington
- Virtual Adept, Digi-8’s creator; appears directly; may glitch into paradox.
- Selene Vargas
- Euthanatos; potential mentor, guide, or broken echo.
- Ishkaroth
- The Nameless; whispers only; containment weakening.
- Though Porthos spent most of his existence at Doissetep, he maintained secret correspondences and apprenticeships in Madison’s growing Hermetic presence, shaping the Capitol Node’s initial wards.
🧙♂️ Key Locations
- Capitol Node
- Core spiritual faultline; site of paradox surges and metaphysical bleed.
- Peace Park Caern
- Sacred Garou ground; scene of Burke’s death.
- The Wreck
- Anarch Kindred bar; contains pre-glitch data on Digi-8 and the Node.
- Bascom Hill
- Hermetic and Tremere research hub; memories distort here.
- New Eden Server Farm
- Secret birthplace of Digi-8’s prototype consciousness.
- Dreaming Echoes Freehold
- Fae memory vault in Capitol Square; haunted by what should have been.
See Also
- Gahara Pact
- Capitol Node
- New Avalon
- Nameless Echoes Setting Guide
- Timeline of Madison’s Supernatural History
This page is updated as new revelations emerge in play and canon. For deep dives, follow internal links or consult your Storyteller.