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= 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: | |||
; [[Wu-Keng]] | |||
: '''Grandmaster:''' [[Zhao Ming]] – A sage preserving ancient Chinese alchemical practices. | |||
; [[Wu-Lung]] | |||
: '''High Sorcerer:''' [[Li Wei]] – A mystic upholding imperial traditions and celestial alignments. | |||
; [[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]] (Clan Unknown) | |||
: 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. | |||
== 🧙♂️ 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 == | == See Also == |
Revision as of 17:22, 23 May 2025
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 (Clan Unknown)
- 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.
🧙♂️ 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
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