San Francisco by Night
Storylines and How to Get Involved
San Francisco by Night requires creative, intelligent, and self-motivating role-players. If you require a Storyteller to craft every scene in which your character is involved, you will have a very difficult time in our chronicle. To succeed and add value to our game, you must be able to create your own Storylines and find ways of getting your character involved in what's happening. The Storytellers will help you as much as they can, but you need the ability to be proactive. Here are a few suggestions to help players get involved:
General Suggestions
Story Lines
1. Buddy Lists. Add members of the game to your Buddy list, especially those who share common interests and are very active. When they are logged on, send an Instant Message to them to inquire about arranging a scene, either now or another time. For example, "Hey, feel like role-playing? Let's meet at 'The Wharfs'?", or "Hey, my character wants a Sabbat meeting called to discuss some important business. When can you do it?" or "As a player, I want my Vampire character to get to know a Mage because I like Mage crossovers. How could we arrange for our characters to meet?" or even "Hey, How can I get involved in the game?"
2. Coteries. Forming a coterie, or joining a group that regular plays together (i.e., best friends), can be good for several reasons: (1) Since you already know the other characters, it's easier to do scenes. You already have things to discuss and talk about. (2) It can be good for Protection. The World of Darkness is a predatory environment. There is safety in numbers. How do you form a coterie? Find other players who you enjoy role-playing with. It is really good if your character shares similar values and interests. For example, Sabbat characters are usually not going to form coteries with Camarilla characters and visa versa. However, occasionally an unusual coterie may form because the characters share some something which overrides natural prejudices (e.g., your best friend is a Wraith. Just don't tell the Prince!).
3. Message Boards. Read the messages in the message boards to get a feel for some of the story lines going on in the chronicle. Not everyone posts their story lines, but some do. If something seems interesting, contact the person about finding a way to join in. For example, "Hey, I noticed that you are having trouble with a Celestial Chorus Mage. How can I become involved In-character?"
4. Play Your characters. While this may seem like a no-brainer, it's not. What are your characters goals? How will you implement them? As you try and delve into your characters goals and characters, role-playing opportunities will abound. If your character is trying to grow in knowledge, you will need to seek out those who know more than you do. If you are having difficulty determining goals for your character, then form an alliance with another character and help that person achieve their goals. Here are some specific suggestions:
A) Develop Humanity or Path rating. Seek role-playing experiences which will demonstrate the level of your humanity/path. Is it too high or too low for how you play your character? Do you want to improve it? Do you want to regress? Seek role-playing experiences that will allow you to do so.
B) Gain Political Power. For example, do you want to be the Prince? Then most likely you will need to depose the present one and gain enough support to be appointed in his place. This will require numerous scenes with the other members of the power structure. Also, if you aren't a Primogen, you will need to spend some time scheming to be part of the council.
C) Increase in Knowledge. For example, you want to raise your occult rating from 3 to 4. Therefore, you try and gain access to the Mage Chantry and their most wondrous library. You will have to contact a Mage and gain permission.
D) Destroy your enemies. The World of Darkness is filled with angst and terror. If you are a Garou, then begin hunting Vampires. If you are a Tremere, hunt the Salubri. Most groups have natural enemies. Seek them out and destroy them. Just getting into position to do so can create lots of Storylines.
5. Consider a New Character. If all else fails, then you may want to try a new character type. Perhaps your present character just doesn't fit in with our mix of characters. Ask othe rplayers what type of character could attract role-playing opportunities.
If you want to add a story line to this page, email Bill, the Master Storyteller (Screen Name: SFbNST)
1. The Devil Child (Mage Crossover). [ST Contact: SethGabriel] [Player Contact: SethGabriel, Reisah Sunnen, RiotGere, WWAkaya]
Reisah Sunnen, a Celestial Chorus Mage, has learned of a terrible prophecy by a Master of her Order: "I write of a Prophecy. A prophecy dreamt of for such a long time. A prophecy of a child… a child born in a world far, far from now….In this New World, in a city by the coast, before the year 2000, a devil child will be born of an Awakened woman. But the father, the father shall not be as other men. This devil child shall shift the balance of power and all the Awakened shall tremble. " Is this the child she carries now within her womb or another? Is the Prophecy true? See IC - Prophecy be Told (Sierrah) for more information. In connection with this prophecy, a newreligious group is in town, with strong occult connections. They are quietly recruiting members in gothic clubs and similar places. They seem dedicated towards someone called "Vulgarius" (Major WoD NPC for those who can do research). They also seem to be searching for something.
2. Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold (Cappadocian Vampire / Wraith) [ST Contact: Rich (SN DrkSpiralV)] -- [Player Contact: SN SethGabriel, Marius Giovanni, WWVonArkstaveWW, Owain Beckett, Molachi, MstressCindy, SinWithSebastian]
Clan Giovanni was founded upon greed and murder. It's always wise to make sure that there are no survivors, lest the Hunters become the Hunted.
3. Mummies Alive! [Player Contact: Seth Gabriel, Chloe Tushratta, V Tet V, Kiminitri, XxvTeslavxX]
Seth Gabriel has killed Aman the Devourer, a Bane Mummy, sending his Ba to the lands of the Dead while imprisoning his Ka, thus preventing Aman from returning to life. Rumor has it that the Setites are mounting a major offensive to rectify the situaton.
4. A Trip to Stygia (Wraith Crossover) [ST Contact: SN Wraith ST)].
A coterie of players is attempting to cross the Shroud to find Count Baldesar Rossellini, the recently deceased Giovanni Elder. Will they succeed? What will they find?
5. Sabbat Infiltration (Vampire Crossover).
The Sabbat has been slowly coming into town lately. No one knows for sure how many there are. Or their exact purposes. The city is supposedly safe in Camarilla hands, but is it really?
6. Camarilla Takeover (Vampire Crossover).
Someone is always scheming to grab one of the top jobs, especially Prince. Who is it this week? And why does Seth Gabriel, the first and present Prince, seem more inactive and less lucid lately?
7. Tzimisce (Vampire Crossover).
Several independent Tzimisce have arrived in town. What are these Old Clan members after?
8. Assamites (Vampire Crossover).
Several Assamites are in town. Are they here for business or pleasure? or both? Are you a potential customer? A potential victim?
9. Hunters Hunting (Vampire Crossover).
Several Hunters are stalking Kindred. Each has a different motive and a different attitude. Will a Vampire meet Final Death?
10. Hidden Infernalism.
You can almost always count on 2% of the characters being involved with Demonic powers in some way. What goals do they have and how will they implement them? Should you stop them? Can you?
11. Pentex.
Pentex has been buying up media outlets in San Francisco. What are they up to and are any characters involved?
12. Mrs. du'Karrde.
What happened to Mia du'Karrde, Toreador Primogen and wife of Jonathan du'Karrde, the Ventrue Primogen? Did she object to Jonathon's many lady friends? Or discover something else even more foul?
13. To Kill a Father.- [Players: Uriko Templar, DevlKarrde ]
Uriko's sire, was killed when she lived in Chicago. She has come to San Francisco, believe in the trail of the killer is here. Sonya, feeling concerned & also outrage for something like this happening, has been investigateing with Uriko to track down who may know or is responsible. At this present time, they have uncovered for sure that the one who has killed Uriko's sire [Gahlen], is of the Ventrue clan. Also the Chicago Ventrue Elder seems to have know ledge of this as well.
14. Attack in the Sewers. - [Players: Aren Trell, Uriko Templar, possibly JediChuck.. Possibly Tzmisce players.]
Sonya has found out that her clansman, Mathew [Arent Trel] has been attacked in the Sewers beneath San Fransico by a couple of Tzismisce. Barely escapeing but takeing down one of them, Mathew was able to tell sonya of this. Sonya is curious if their is more of the Tzmisce down there, or if it just happens to be concidence of the attack. Since she doesn't believe in coincidences, she wish to investigate furthur. Also she is going to get in contact with Arthur [JediChuck] to see if he is aware of Tzmisce's rumageing through his sewers. And get his imput.
15. A Hunters Quest - [ Players: Byron Quinn, possibly another character, a Mage.]
Sonya is being Hunted. The hunter has a personal vendetta against Sonya & only wishes her ill. The Hunters is Player Character [Byron Quinn.] The ironic twist is that, Byron is Gangrel. His profession is Kindred Slayer. Also.....he is Sonya's Chylde. Their character SL's seems intermingled, which only can end in blood. Also a third Mage element is soon to be added to this SL as well for it seems that Byron has a partner.
16. The Sleeper Awakens. [Players: ForebineusShadow ]
Sonya's past has come back to haunt her. The Salubri elder [ForebineusShadow] has awaken in San Fransico. Being told that the "Raven", aka Sonya Dane, has been seen within the city, Forebineus is seeking her out. 2 centuries ago, Sonya at that time known as "Raven.", once been taught by a Salubri elder, by the name of Raul, has shown Sonya to repress her beastial nature & placed her on the path of Golconda. But Raul has not been seen since Ravens departure from him. Rumors had it that Raven ..aka Sonya Dane presently, may have slained the Salubri elder, Raul...but motives are unclear. Forbineus wishes to find out the truth. Perhaps at the cost of Sonya life...or worst...her soul. Either way....she will never be the same afterwards.
17. The Gangrel Elder. [Players: Ethan Reeves ]
The Gangrel population of San Francisco is second to none... and there is a reason for it. Ethan Reeves, an Ancient, is the fount from which more than half the the city's Gangrel blood flows. Aloof and mysterious, his agenda remains utterly obscured. At the moment, only a select few Kindred know he exists, and even less have spoken more than a few words with him. Courted by both the Camarilla and the Sabbat, he's remained unfalteringly neutral. Only one thing is known for certain.... there's no love lost between Ethan and the Garou. In fact, he enjoys reveling neonates, and taunting shapeshifters, with captivating tales of Garou-slaying.
18. Killings in Golden Gate Park. [ST Contact: SFBNST]
A Garou has killed two mortal teenagers n Golden Gate Park. Who will pay the price?
19. To Kill a Mocking Bird [ST Contact:
SFBNST]
Word is out on the streets that there's someone who wants to see the reclusive Nosferatu,
Lucca Brazzi, eliminated. No one is sure who it is thats spreading the word, but
many have guessed...however, it is said that if you pull of the deed, he'll find you.
20. Followers of Lilith [Player contact: MisstressCindy]
Behold! The day of Reckoning is almost at hand. The bastards of Caine's blood will feel the Mother's wrath for the malicious slaughter of Her beloved children and the destruction of D'Hainu. These are the Final Nights for Cainite existence...while they await the coming of their Gehenna, the armies of the Dark Mother are massing together. Only Toreador and Nosferatu shall be spared...and the Mother shall have her retribution. Ahi Hay Lilitu (All Hail Lilith)!
21. The Cult of Kali [Player contact: SethGabriel]
Cardinal Seth Gabriel worships the Dark Mother, in one of her darkest aspects: the Hindu Goddess Kali. Already one character has been sacrificed to Kali. It is rumored that Seth is developing a new Path of Enlightment that is a variation of the Path of Lilith, as found in Guide to the Sabbat.
22. The Unveiling of the Past (Players: Nadia Dimir,
DevlKarrde, Anya Krabava, Riot Gere, Miles Verne)
There's always something more to life than what is revealed. Fairytales for most seem to
come true. Fairytales for others always remains hidden away and forgotten forever, for
fear of what may come to be. The past is just like a fairytale as items of the time are
uncovered and brought about. Now, Nadia Dimir, delves into this fairytale past to research
a crest that has been given to her by her step-father. A crest that will open a new
chapter in this young woman's life and will it open a new chapter as well for one of San
Francisco's most influential Man and Kindred in San Francisco? Will this new discovery be
a blessing or will it be a personal hell for Nadia and the man who already has seen the
crest upon her signet ring...