The World of Darkness
This section contains details on the greater world of darkness for New York City. Not everything here is considered common knowledge. If you have a question on wither your character can have the knowledge presented here In Character, please contact the staff first to get confirmation you are allowed to take such knowledge in character first before doing so.
The Black Hand
The Black Hand of New York City is known to operate a base of operation on Governor's Island. The territory is there's and those not of the Chosen are not welcome to visit. Rumors abound about this facility housing over a hundred members of the Black Hand. Though this is unlikely given the need for blood. Some suggest this is a major staging area for the Black Hand or some sort of Training facility. The information below is what is publicly known among the Sabbat about the members of the Black Hand that call New York City home. Anything labeled "Black Hand Information" is only knowable by Black Hand Characters.
Henri Lavenant
- Clan: Lasombra
- Status: 5 (Positional), 5 (Reputational)
- Black Hand Information: Code Name: Laocoun
- Black Hand Information: Rank: Dominion
- Black Hand Information: Role: Watch Commander
Miguel Angel Ramos
- Clan: Country Gangrel
- Status: 5 (Positional), 5 (Reputational)
- Black Hand Information: Code Name: Rock
- Black Hand Information: Rank: Dominion
- Black Hand Information: Role: Remover
The Colonel
- Clan: Malkavian Antitribu
- Status: 5 (Positional), 5 (Reputational)
- Black Hand Information: Code Name: Boss Man
- Black Hand Information: Rank: Agent
- Black Hand Information: Role: Watch Commander
Black Horse Tanner
- Clan: Ventrue Antitribu
- Status: 5 (Positional), 5 (Reputational)
- Black Hand Information: Code Name: Wendigo
- Black Hand Information: Rank: Agent
- Black Hand Information: Role: Dominion Second
Ermenegildo
- Clan: Lasombra
- Status: 5 (Positional), 5 (Reputational)
- Black Hand Information: Code Name: Fixer
- Black Hand Information: Rank: Agent
- Black Hand Information: Role: Dominion Second
Dr. Morrow
- Clan: Tzimisce
- Status: 5 (Positional), 5 (Reputational)
- Black Hand Information: Code Name: Skin Doctor
- Black Hand Information: Rank: Agent
- Black Hand Information: Role: Magi
Kestrelle Hayes
- Clan: Ventrue Amtitribu
- Status: 5 (Positional), 5 (Reputational)
- Black Hand Information: Code Name: Virgo
- Black Hand Information: Rank: Agent
- Black Hand Information: Role: Chaplin
Gabriel de Cambrai
- Clan: Toreador Amtitribu
- Status: 5 (Positional), 5 (Reputational)
- Black Hand Information: Code Name: Death Scythe
- Black Hand Information: Rank: Agent
- Black Hand Information: Role: Remover
Gatjil Munyarryun
- Clan: Brujah Amtitribu
- Status: 5 (Positional), 5 (Reputational)
- Black Hand Information: Code Name: Witch Doctor
- Black Hand Information: Rank: Agent
- Black Hand Information: Role: Shakar
Lubomira Hradok
- Clan: Nosferatu Amtitribu
- Status: 5 (Positional), 5 (Reputational)
- Black Hand Information: Code Name: Cancer
- Black Hand Information: Rank: Agent
- Black Hand Information: Role: Census Taker
Hagar Stone
- Clan: Malkavian Amtitribu
- Status: 5 (Positional), 5 (Reputational)
- Black Hand Information: Code Name: Taurus
- Black Hand Information: Rank: Agent
- Black Hand Information: Role: Emissary
Independent Vampires
New York City isn't home just Sabbat Vampires. While they are the controlling majority in the city; vampires of the independent clans also call the city home. The Giovanni in particular have an agreement with Cardinal Polonia to operate in the city itself and even control certain portions of it. In exchange, the Sabbat gains information from the Giovanni that they collect in their territory. In particular it is known the Giovanni have large sway and control over JFK Airport. In addition to this, the Giovanni are limited to no more then five members of the clan in the city in any given time. The Followers of Set in the city though have no such agreement. The Setites do often keep a low profile in the city; they are known to sell and trade with members of the Sabbat for rare blood and weapons on occasion. Lastly, there is also a delegation of Bahari that call New York City home. These vampires mostly keep to themselves and are currently petitioning the Sabbat as a whole for membership. These Bahari are quick to offer aid and support to any Sabbat member who asks.
Donatello Giovanni
- Clan: Giovanni
Bez Dunsirn
- Clan: Giovanni
Talmadge Milliner
- Clan: Giovanni
Bartolomeo Giovanni
- Clan: Giovanni
Sun Yang
- Clan: Assamite
Steven Clarke
- Clan: Followers of Set
Artakama Shiri
- Clan: Assamite
Camarilla Vampires
The Camarilla Vampires of New York once dominated and controlled Manhattan. In the 1990s Then, Archbishop Polonia led a crusade into Manhattan to claim the borough for the Sabbat. With the slaying of Prince Micheala the Camarilla of New York crumbled. Though some remnants yet remain. The Tremere of the city are known to have a large network of chantries. Despite the Sabbat's best efforts they have never been able to locate them to lay waste to them within the city. The Camarilla that remains in New York City keep a very low profile and remain hidden to the majority of the cities vampires.
Calebros
- Clan: Nosferatu
- Position: Nominally Prince
Aisling Sturbridge
- Clan: Tremere
- Position: High Regent
Adelaide Davis
- Clan: Malkavian
- Position: Primogen
Gerard Rafin
- Clan: Nosferatu
- Position: Primogen
Yvette
- Clan: Nosferatu
- Position: Primogen
Eugenio Esteves
- Clan: Tremere
- Position: Regent
Lord Ephraim Wainwright
- Clan: Tremere
- Position: Regent
Masika St. John
- Clan: Tremere
- Position: Regent
Valentine
- Clan: Ventrue
- Position: None
Mazz
- Clan: Ventrue
- Position: None
Thomas Arturo
- Clan: Ventrue
- Position: None
Hellene Panhard
- Clan: Ventrue
- Position: Primogen
Nicholas Chang
- Clan: Ventrue
- Position: Primogen
Anarch Vampires
The Anarch Vampires of New York have always had an understanding with the Sabbat. They largely leave each other alone. In exchange for not aiding the Camarilla within the city, the Anarchs have been granted control and territory of Cony Island. As a result the Anarchs of New York mostly keep to themselves and out of the way of the Sabbat. Though the vampires of both sects have been known to work together from time to time.
Boss Callihan
- Clan: Ventrue
- Position: Baron
Garou
The Velvet Shadow
The Umbra of New York is a blasted Hellhole. The Wyrm here has won. The last remnants of Gaia are but a corpse to be defiled. The Wyld barely has any places left. The Weaver presence is still stronger but subservant to the Wyrm. When one observes or looks across into the spirit world they see a reflection of the city that’s over run with corruption. While the Wyrm is dominate in the city, it is clear it some other force influencing the Spirit World of New York City. It is both of the Wyrm and also separate at the same time. The streets and the buildings are lined with throbbing fleshy ground and masses. A sickly blue and black mass covers the city itself. It takes the form of objects and landscape. Or rather clearly looks like them. It has trees, butwhen you look close are flesh. Massive thick red veins course through the fleshy mass of the city. While it covers most things, has not consumed all yet. Though it continues to grow and spread.
At the center of this growing mass in the spiritual reflection of Times Square grows what has been called the Qlipoth. A massive twisted tree of flesh that grows and climbs towards the sky. It seems to have roots and grows beneath the city itself. All the veins across the warped city connect to this tree; like a massive root system. They indeed even appare to carry blood. No one knows for sure the origins of the Qlipoth; as it’s a fairly recent edition to the Umbra. It however seems to be much of the source of the cities corruption. Bizzares Nightmare spirits are birthed from it and run wild in the Spirit World of the Umbra. While they are clearly of the Wyrm; even the Black Spiral Dancers are unsure of what they are and where they are coming from.
Any creature who to actually visit the Umbra of New York is in for a nightmare. It is not a safe or friendly place. It is a horror show or defilment, corruption, and violence. Only those truly aligned with the Wyrm can hope to remain untouched. The Light does not exist here. Those not aligned with the Wyrm can expect to be hunted, tempted, and attacked here. The spirits of this place only respect strength and darkness. The few Gaian Garou that remain in the city avoid the umbra completely or spend as little time as they can there.
The physical world is only one part of the caern.Hiddenin the Umbra, the force of the Wyld struggles to emerge into the physical world.Conversely, the force of the Weaver can be seen outside the park, waiting for the opportunity to rush in and impose its stasis. Garou traveling into the Penumbra can see the spiritual roots of the activity within the bawn, as well as representations of the battle between the Weaver and Wyld. Some examples are listed below.
- Turtle Pond: Anyone peering deeply into the pond will see a shifting white mass at the bottom. Further examination reveals the spirits of hundreds and hundreds of tiny white mice climbingovereach other. There is the faint stench of a mouse nest, and a frightened, childlike voice is sometimes heard singing from the depths.
- Belvedere Castle: The elements are strong here. On tempestuous days, elemental forces batter against the battle ments of the castle. A thread of electrical energy (a data stream) spurts from the castle, but the spirit of the Wyld can be sensed glowing warmly behind the castle walls.
- Fifth Avenue: Everything is orderly and precise. Long threads stretch along the street, struggling
To keep the traffic flowing in regular patterns. The bright green energy of the forest quickly fades into life-sapping gray. Spirits trapped in nearby stoplights shout one-word commands. About once a week, a foolish Pattern Spider will make a desperate foray into the park, only to be consumed by the Wyld.
- Zachary Ellison: This agent of the Shadow Lords {listed below) is continually surrounded by a cloud of darkness. Banes hover around him, whispering dangerous and obscene thoughts. His determination and spiritual focus hold them at bay.
- Bethesda Fountain: An aura of healing surrounds the fountain. The concrete around it ripples like water, and the whole area is more than alive: it's capricious, contempla tive, mysterious and rejuvenating. Waves on the nearby lake roll from the peninsula into a huge whirlpool; this watery vortex marks the spot where Moon Bridges are strongest.
- Woilman Rink: Layers of spiderwebs and dancing fields of electricity elementals hold the Pattern in place. The Weaver knits its Pattern over the Earth and yearns to spread further into the park. Naturae scream under the webbing, and Blight Children skate merrily on the surface of the ice, mocking any Garou who come nearby. Beneath the ice, in a frozen Blight, reside the Dark Trinity, the three Banes who work in concert to destroy the Garou (see Dark Trinity, pp. 272-273).This Blight can only be entered by breaking a hole in the Penumbral ice. Even then, invaders must travel icy caverns and suffer frigid temperatures to reach the actual lair deep beneath.