Bad Moon Over Astoria

A World of Darkness Chronicle, set in Astoria, Oregon

I see the bad moon arising.
I see trouble on the way.
I see earthquakes and lightnin'.
I see those bad times today.
Don't go around tonight,
Well it's bound to take your life,
There's a bad moon on the rise.
Bad Moon Rising

There's something new in Astoria, and it sounds an awful lot like hope. Two years ago, a bunch of the older families of Astoria moved away all unexpectedly, leaving the town of Astoria somewhat in the lurch. Without their considerable financial resources devoted to keeping the small town running, it was in trouble as a former cannery town and second-rate tourist trap.

But shortly afterwards, the news began to spread: Clatsop Community College was being accredited as a full undergrad university, the University of Astoria. Its architects and the city's planners have worked closely together to make it immediately relevant, focusing on social justice issues, sustainable technology and renewable energy. Sponsors have popped up out of the woodwork to help upgrade the facilities and prepare for the upgrade, and in the last two years, more and more out-of-town students have begun attending, drawn in by lucrative scholarships and an incredible faculty.

Now it looks like Astoria has a future as a college town, and already the community is feeling the lightening of the weight of obsolescence. But there is a moon rising in the distance, and the wind carries the scent of fear and fury.

Player Characters

University of Astoria

Enrollment (2012): 6500 (2500 full time)

Characters

Administration • Faculty • Students • Fraternity Members

Places

Athletic Center • ATO Fraternity House • Library • Queer Resource Center

Other Info

Floorplans: Dormitories • Greek Row Houses

Mechanics: Status (University of Astoria) • Status (ATO)

• Henry Mulgrew, rugby player & ATO frat boy; played by Chillos
• Warner Pelt, outdoorsman & cross country runner; played by Adam
• Thomas Michael Craig, stoner & rogue; played by Burt
• Stella Jalo, ATO den mother & townie; played by Leanne (Places)
• Dr. Elaine Litchfield, Professor of Anthropology; played by Jeff (Storyteller Characters)
• Jace Evans, the mysterious one; played by Josh (Timeline)
• Neena Cosgrove, TA; played by Jamie

Astoria Settings

• Map: Astoria Map

University of Astoria Campus

• ATO Fraternity House: Signature Setting. One of the Greek Row Houses on campus.
• Queer Resource Center: Signature Setting. The room in the Student Center dedicated to the University's Gay/Straight Alliance, and as a general resource center for LGBTQ students.
• Athletic Center: Two story building with institutional glass windows. The first floor weight room is where "crazy bloody vandalism" happened.
• Bonfire Clearing: a clearing Werner found and set up with a large fire pit in the woods East of the university.

City Center

• Wet Dog Cafe: Signature Setting. A brew-pub known for its beers and burgers.
• The Crossroads: Signature Setting. Nightclub and bar; a favorite gathering place for university students.
• Warner's Loft: Signature Setting. The loft of Warner Pelt, located above the Dollhouse hair salon.
• Kaffe: Signature Setting. The small coffee shop closest to the University and open twenty-four hours (a rarity in Astoria).

Storyteller Characters

• Needed Characters
• University Characters: Faculty • Administration • Fraternities • Students
• Astoria Townfolk

Chronicle Timeline

• Season One: Trouble On the Way

Mechanics

• Natural Healing: Recovery from injuries in the World of Darkness, including information on medical care. Includes the Quick Healer Merit.
• WoD Conditions: Conditions for the World of Darkness.
• WoD Tilts: Tilts for the World of Darkness.