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'''A ''World of Darkness'' Chronicle, set in [[Astoria]], Oregon'''<br> | '''A ''World of Darkness'' Chronicle, set in [[Astoria]], Oregon'''<br> | ||
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''I see the bad moon arising.''<br> | ''I see the bad moon arising.''<br> | ||
''I see trouble on the way.''<br> | ''I see trouble on the way.''<br> | ||
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LS7rnfGtuk Bad Moon Rising] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LS7rnfGtuk Bad Moon Rising] | ||
− | + | Once again the Astoria Pack has an Alpha, and not a moment too soon. With the liberation of the ancient Clatsop spirit known as Talapus, the pack has aroused the ire of the strange Nordic witches that supposedly have controlled Astoria's destiny since the spirit was bound. | |
− | + | With Spring Break, members of the pack went many different ways: some to mundane university celebrations, others to spend time with mentors in the Cults of the Moon. And still others have disappeared entirely, though this does not become readily apparent for some time. | |
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+ | Now the ''Völur'' witches of Astoria stir, and they rouse to power their ancient ''bearsarks'' allies. But Talapus has taken the flesh of Victor as his body, and claims to be an ally of the Astoria Pack. Conflict seems inevitable - but who will survive it? | ||
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==Player Characters== | ==Player Characters== | ||
− | {{University of Astoria Sidebar}}{{ | + | <div style="float: right; width: 300px; border: 1px black solid; margin: 10px; padding: 10px;"> |
− | * '''[[Henry | + | {{Astoria Sidebar}}<hr />{{University of Astoria Sidebar}}<hr />{{WerewolfMechanics}}<hr />{{WereravenMechanics}}<hr />{{WitchMechanics}}<hr />{{SpiritMechanics}}</div> |
+ | [[Astoria Pack]] | ||
+ | * '''[[Henry Úlfheðnar]]''', dead man; played by [[User:Chillos|Chillos]] | ||
* '''[[Warner Pelt]]''', outdoorsman & cross country runner; played by [[User:AdamRoberts|Adam]] | * '''[[Warner Pelt]]''', outdoorsman & cross country runner; played by [[User:AdamRoberts|Adam]] | ||
+ | * '''[[Dr. Elaine Litchfield]]''', Professor of Anthropology; played by [[User:Tabrumj|Jeff]] | ||
+ | * '''[[Jace Evans]]''', the mysterious one; played by [[User:Josh|Josh]] | ||
+ | * '''[[Neena Cosgrove]]''', TA; played by [[User:Jamie|Jamie]] | ||
* '''[[Thomas Michael Craig]]''', stoner & rogue; played by [[User:Burticus|Burt]] | * '''[[Thomas Michael Craig]]''', stoner & rogue; played by [[User:Burticus|Burt]] | ||
− | * '''[[Stella Jalo]]''', ATO den mother & townie; played by [[User:Leanne|Leanne]] | + | ===Elsewhere=== |
− | * '''[[ | + | * '''[[Miles Brovik]]''', only survivor of the Auberdeen pack; played by [[User:Chillos|Chillos]] |
− | * '''[[ | + | * '''[[Stella Jalo]]''', ATO den mother & townie; played by [[User:Leanne|Leanne]] |
− | * '''[[ | + | * '''[[Abe Evans]]''', orphaned teen trying to dodge the foster system; played by [[User:Chillos|Chillos]] |
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+ | ==Storyteller Characters== | ||
+ | [[Bad Moon Master STC List|Master Storyteller Characters List]] | ||
+ | ===University Characters=== | ||
+ | [[University of Astoria Staff|Staff]] • [[University of Astoria Faculty|Faculty]] • [[University of Astoria Administration|Administration]] • [[University of Astoria Fraternities|Fraternities]] • [[University of Astoria Students|Students]] | ||
+ | * '''Notables:''' [[UofA ATO|Alpha Tau Omega]] • [[UofA The Vault|The Vault]] | ||
+ | ===Local Characters=== | ||
+ | [[City Center Characters|City Center]] • [[Alameda WestLex Characters|Alameda WestLex]] • [[Navy Heights Characters|Navy Heights]] • [[Greenwood Characters|Greenwood]] • [[Warrenton Characters|Warrenton]] • [[Out of Towner Characters|Out of Towners]] | ||
+ | * '''Notables:''' [[Trailjumpers]] | ||
+ | ===[[Bad Moon Werewolves|Werewolves]]=== | ||
+ | * '''Families:''' [[Randalls of Astoria|Randall Family]] | ||
+ | * '''Oregon Packs:''' [[Astoria Pack]] (Astoria, OR) • [[Cathlamet Bay Pack]] (Svensen, OR) • [[Coast Range Pack]] (Tillamook State Forest, OR) • [[Crater Lake Pack]] (Crater Lake, OR) • [[LaPine Pack]] (La Pine, OR) • [[Portland Pack]] (Portland, OR) • [[Siuslaw Pack]] (Siuslaw National Forest, OR) | ||
+ | * '''Other Packs:''' [[Fireside Collective]] (Bay Area, CA) | ||
+ | * '''[[Cults of the Moon]]:''' [[Cult of the New Moon|New Moon]] • [[Cult of the Half Moon|Half Moon]] • [[Cult of the Gibbous Moon|Gibbous Moon]] | ||
+ | ===Others=== | ||
+ | * '''Other Shifters:''' [[Astoria Wereowls|Wereowls]] | ||
+ | * '''Hunters:''' [[Monk Family]] | ||
+ | * '''Witches:''' [[Wolfbanner Witches|Wolfbanner]] • [[Cunning Witches|Cunning]] | ||
+ | * '''Animals:''' [[Astoria Basin Wolf Pack]] | ||
+ | * '''Spirits:''' [[Astoria Spirits]] | ||
− | ==[[Astoria]] | + | ==[[Astoria]]== |
* '''Map:''' [https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=z-373mfoBe00.kJfPsfMYYQnE Astoria Map] | * '''Map:''' [https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=z-373mfoBe00.kJfPsfMYYQnE Astoria Map] | ||
===[[University of Astoria]] Campus=== | ===[[University of Astoria]] Campus=== | ||
− | + | [[Astoria University Shadow|The University in Shadow]] | |
− | * '''[[UofA | + | * '''[[UofA Library|University Library]]:''' The library is a state of the art learning center with several computers and copious books. There is a heavily secured rare books vault in the basement. Currently there are no books stored here, but there are a couple Ikea sofas. The basement doesn't get cell reception. |
− | + | * '''[[The Quad]]:''' A couple people have noticed that the quad is a loci. It seems to be associated with academics and the urge to study, as well as some possibly ghoastly effects. The sapling appears as a large sycamore with book page bark in shadow. It is populated with book shaped birds, scroll shaped snakes, fighting laptops and the Astoria Bandits Racoon mascot spirit. | |
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===[[Astoria City Center|City Center]]=== | ===[[Astoria City Center|City Center]]=== | ||
− | * '''[[Wet Dog Cafe]]:''' | + | [[Astoria City Center Shadow|City Center in Shadow]] |
− | * '''The [[Crossroads Nightclub|Crossroads]]:''' | + | * '''[[Wet Dog Cafe]]:''' A brew-pub known for its beers and burgers. |
− | * '''[[ | + | * '''The [[Crossroads Nightclub|Crossroads]]:''' Nightclub and bar; a favorite gathering place for university students. |
− | * '''[[ | + | * '''[[Blue Ocean Thai]]:''' "That Thai place Elaine likes" |
− | * '''[[ | + | '''Residences''' |
+ | * '''[[Neena's Victorian]]''' | ||
+ | * '''[[Desiree & Harris Apartment]]''' in [[Columbia House Condos]] | ||
+ | <hr /> | ||
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+ | ===[[Astoria Basin (CSF)|Astoria Basin Forest (CSF)]]=== | ||
+ | [[Astoria Basin Shadow|Astoria Basin in Shadow]] | ||
+ | * '''[[Bonfire Clearing]]:''' A clearing Warner found and set up with a large fire pit in the university-owned woodlands east of campus. | ||
+ | * '''[[Old Ranger Station]]:''' In the forest behind the college there is a small ranger station. It has two small rooms and a closet stocked with emergency preparedness gear. | ||
+ | * '''The [[Old Wolf Glade]]:''' An old elm tree, in whose roots past generations of wolves have made their dens. A known locus. | ||
+ | * '''The [[Astoria Reservoir 2]]:''' A water reservoir. A known locus. | ||
+ | <hr /> | ||
===[[Astoria Alameda WestLex|Alameda WestLex]]=== | ===[[Astoria Alameda WestLex|Alameda WestLex]]=== | ||
+ | [[Astoria Alameda WestLex Shadow|Alameda WestLex in Shadow]] | ||
+ | * '''[[Gunner's Gym]]:''' An old boxing gym out by the industrial docks that has started training some of its patrons in MMA styles of fighting. | ||
+ | * '''[[Youngs River Lofts]]:''' An old warehouse that has been divided into two swanky three story lofts. These are one of the properties owned by the Dean of Students. Jace has been temporarily gifted one of these by her to allow them easy access to each other. | ||
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===[[Astoria Navy Heights|Navy Heights]]=== | ===[[Astoria Navy Heights|Navy Heights]]=== | ||
− | + | [[Astoria Navy Heights Shadow|Navy Heights in Shadow]] | |
+ | *'''[[Columbia Memorial Hospital]]:''' Astoria's only hospital, serving both Astoria and Warrenton. | ||
+ | <hr /> | ||
− | == | + | ==Other Locations== |
− | * '''[[ | + | * '''[[Warrenton]]''', across the Youngs River Bridge from Astoria. |
− | * | + | * '''[[Svensen]]''', east of Astoria. |
− | * '''[[ | + | |
+ | ==Chronicle Resources & References== | ||
+ | * '''[[Bad Moon Research|Research Topics]]''' | ||
+ | * '''The [[Randall Books]]''' Recovered from the Monk compound. | ||
==Chronicle Timeline== | ==Chronicle Timeline== | ||
+ | * '''[[Bad Moon Season Three|Season Three: Bad Times Today]]''' | ||
+ | ===Previous Seasons=== | ||
* '''[[Bad Moon Season One|Season One: Trouble On the Way]]''' | * '''[[Bad Moon Season One|Season One: Trouble On the Way]]''' | ||
+ | * '''[[Bad Moon Season Two|Season Two: Earthquakes & Lightning]]''' | ||
==Mechanics== | ==Mechanics== | ||
+ | * '''[[WoD Merits]]:''' Current Roster: ''Library (• - •••)'' and ''Quick Healer (•• or ••••)'' | ||
+ | * '''[[WoD Health Levels]]:''' House rule regarding World of Darkness Health Trait. | ||
* '''[[Natural Healing]]:''' Recovery from injuries in the World of Darkness, including information on medical care. Includes the Quick Healer Merit. | * '''[[Natural Healing]]:''' Recovery from injuries in the World of Darkness, including information on medical care. Includes the Quick Healer Merit. | ||
+ | * '''[[WoD Research]]:''' System for researching the lore of the World of Darkness. | ||
+ | * '''[[WoD Tracking|Tracking by Scent]]:''' System governing the use of scent-based tracking. | ||
* '''[[WoD Conditions]]:''' Conditions for the World of Darkness. | * '''[[WoD Conditions]]:''' Conditions for the World of Darkness. | ||
+ | ** '''[[WoD Downtime Conditions]]:''' For characters with focused downtime interests. | ||
+ | ** '''[[WoD Grief Conditions]]:''' For characters going through the stages of grieving. | ||
* '''[[WoD Tilts]]:''' Tilts for the World of Darkness. | * '''[[WoD Tilts]]:''' Tilts for the World of Darkness. | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:52, 10 November 2017
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
Once again the Astoria Pack has an Alpha, and not a moment too soon. With the liberation of the ancient Clatsop spirit known as Talapus, the pack has aroused the ire of the strange Nordic witches that supposedly have controlled Astoria's destiny since the spirit was bound.
With Spring Break, members of the pack went many different ways: some to mundane university celebrations, others to spend time with mentors in the Cults of the Moon. And still others have disappeared entirely, though this does not become readily apparent for some time.
Now the Völur witches of Astoria stir, and they rouse to power their ancient bearsarks allies. But Talapus has taken the flesh of Victor as his body, and claims to be an ally of the Astoria Pack. Conflict seems inevitable - but who will survive it?
Player Characters
Astoria, Oregon
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Country: United States State: Oregon County: Clatsop Founded: 1811 Incorporated: 1876 Mayor: Aubrey Astor ZIP Code: 97103 Area Code(s): 503 and 971 Website: City of Astoria |
Area
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Total: 10.11 sq mi (26.18 km2) Land: 6.16 sq mi (15.95 km2) Water: 3.95 sq mi (10.23 km2) Elevation: 23ft (7m) |
Population (2010)
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Total: 9,600 Density: 1,538.5/sq mi (594.0/km2) Ethnicities: White (90%), Hispanic (5%), Black (1%), Asian (2%), Pacific Islander (1%), Other (15) Ancestries: German (15%), Irish (12%), English (10%), Finnish (6%), Norwegian (6%), Scottish (6%) Income: $33,000 per annum (household), $42,000 per annum (family), 16% below poverty line |
City Layout
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Total: 10.11 sq mi (26.18 km2) Land: 6.16 sq mi (15.95 km2) Water: 3.95 sq mi (10.23 km2) Elevation: 23ft (7m) |
Neighborhoods
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City Center: (Low-Mid) Astoria Column • Bank of Astoria • Blue Ocean Thai • Crossroads • Dollhouse Hair Salon (and Warner's Loft) • Drina Daisy • Elaine's House • Kaffe • University of Astoria • Wet Dog Cafe Alameda WestLex: (Mid) Old Ojala Cannery Warehouse • Youngs River Lofts |
Enrollment (2012): 6500 (2500 full time)
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Characters
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Administration • Faculty • Students • Fraternity Members |
Places
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Athletic Center • ATO Fraternity House • Library • Queer Resource Center |
Other Info
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Floorplans: Dormitories • Greek Row Houses |
Mechanics: Status (University of Astoria) • Status (ATO) |
Werewolf Mechanics
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Basics: Werewolf Template • Regeneration • Wolf Senses • Animal Magnetism • Physical Augmentation • The Howl • Werewolf Social Roles • The Full Moon |
Shapeshifter Traits: Primal Urge • Harmony • Essence • Rage • Pack Tactics • Gifts • Rites |
Shapeshifting: Shapeshifting Basics • Hybrid Form • Wolf Form • Alpha Form • The Hunger |
Werewolf Merits: Mental • Physical • Social • Fighting • Supernatural |
The Feral Wolf: Archetype • Feral Triggers • Going Feral • Anchors • Balance (Cults of the Moon) |
Banes: Silver • Aconite • Belladonna • Electricity • Simple Banes |
Wereraven Mechanics
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Basics: Template • Regeneration • Crow Senses • Corvid Memory • Speaker in Black • A Murder's Plans • Finesse Augmentation • Wolf Bond |
Shapeshifter Traits: Primal Urge • Harmony • Essence • Rage • Gifts • Rites |
Manifestations: Visceral Manifestation • Ephemeral Manifestation |
Wereraven Merits: Mental • Physical • Social • Fighting • Supernatural |
The Rookery: Archetype • Rook-Craze • Rookery Triggers • Hoards |
Banes: Gold • Crowpoison • Puzzles • Electricity • Heart Strike • Simple Banes |
Witch Mechanics
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Traditions: Cunning Witchcraft • Wolfbanner |
Mechanics: Witchcraft Merits • Witchcraft Rites • Witch Traits |
Spirit Mechanics
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Shadow • Loci • Spirit Ranks • Shadow Diseases |
Types of Spirits: Artificials • Elementals • Celestials • Conceptuals • Naturals |
- Henry Úlfheðnar, dead man; played by Chillos
- Warner Pelt, outdoorsman & cross country runner; played by Adam
- Dr. Elaine Litchfield, Professor of Anthropology; played by Jeff
- Jace Evans, the mysterious one; played by Josh
- Neena Cosgrove, TA; played by Jamie
- Thomas Michael Craig, stoner & rogue; played by Burt
Elsewhere
- Miles Brovik, only survivor of the Auberdeen pack; played by Chillos
- Stella Jalo, ATO den mother & townie; played by Leanne
- Abe Evans, orphaned teen trying to dodge the foster system; played by Chillos
Storyteller Characters
Master Storyteller Characters List
University Characters
Staff • Faculty • Administration • Fraternities • Students
- Notables: Alpha Tau Omega • The Vault
Local Characters
City Center • Alameda WestLex • Navy Heights • Greenwood • Warrenton • Out of Towners
- Notables: Trailjumpers
Werewolves
- Families: Randall Family
- Oregon Packs: Astoria Pack (Astoria, OR) • Cathlamet Bay Pack (Svensen, OR) • Coast Range Pack (Tillamook State Forest, OR) • Crater Lake Pack (Crater Lake, OR) • LaPine Pack (La Pine, OR) • Portland Pack (Portland, OR) • Siuslaw Pack (Siuslaw National Forest, OR)
- Other Packs: Fireside Collective (Bay Area, CA)
- Cults of the Moon: New Moon • Half Moon • Gibbous Moon
Others
- Other Shifters: Wereowls
- Hunters: Monk Family
- Witches: Wolfbanner • Cunning
- Animals: Astoria Basin Wolf Pack
- Spirits: Astoria Spirits
Astoria
- Map: Astoria Map
University of Astoria Campus
- University Library: The library is a state of the art learning center with several computers and copious books. There is a heavily secured rare books vault in the basement. Currently there are no books stored here, but there are a couple Ikea sofas. The basement doesn't get cell reception.
- The Quad: A couple people have noticed that the quad is a loci. It seems to be associated with academics and the urge to study, as well as some possibly ghoastly effects. The sapling appears as a large sycamore with book page bark in shadow. It is populated with book shaped birds, scroll shaped snakes, fighting laptops and the Astoria Bandits Racoon mascot spirit.
City Center
- Wet Dog Cafe: A brew-pub known for its beers and burgers.
- The Crossroads: Nightclub and bar; a favorite gathering place for university students.
- Blue Ocean Thai: "That Thai place Elaine likes"
Residences
Astoria Basin Forest (CSF)
- Bonfire Clearing: A clearing Warner found and set up with a large fire pit in the university-owned woodlands east of campus.
- Old Ranger Station: In the forest behind the college there is a small ranger station. It has two small rooms and a closet stocked with emergency preparedness gear.
- The Old Wolf Glade: An old elm tree, in whose roots past generations of wolves have made their dens. A known locus.
- The Astoria Reservoir 2: A water reservoir. A known locus.
Alameda WestLex
- Gunner's Gym: An old boxing gym out by the industrial docks that has started training some of its patrons in MMA styles of fighting.
- Youngs River Lofts: An old warehouse that has been divided into two swanky three story lofts. These are one of the properties owned by the Dean of Students. Jace has been temporarily gifted one of these by her to allow them easy access to each other.
- Columbia Memorial Hospital: Astoria's only hospital, serving both Astoria and Warrenton.
Other Locations
Chronicle Resources & References
- Research Topics
- The Randall Books Recovered from the Monk compound.
Chronicle Timeline
Previous Seasons
Mechanics
- WoD Merits: Current Roster: Library (• - •••) and Quick Healer (•• or ••••)
- WoD Health Levels: House rule regarding World of Darkness Health Trait.
- Natural Healing: Recovery from injuries in the World of Darkness, including information on medical care. Includes the Quick Healer Merit.
- WoD Research: System for researching the lore of the World of Darkness.
- Tracking by Scent: System governing the use of scent-based tracking.
- WoD Conditions: Conditions for the World of Darkness.
- WoD Downtime Conditions: For characters with focused downtime interests.
- WoD Grief Conditions: For characters going through the stages of grieving.
- WoD Tilts: Tilts for the World of Darkness.