The Esylum

The Esylum is the areas of a city decreed to be "no violence" zones. These areas are safe havens for Kindred to meet and discuss problems. There is absolutely no feeding or other type of violence in the Esylum.

The Esylum in Chicago is all major tourist areas. This includes the Lakefront, The area sorounding the Sear's Tower, and the areas sorounding all theaters and museums. There is a meeting room/safehouse under the Museum of Science and Industry, maintained by Nosferatu. This is the only place where Ancille and Neonates can speak freely with Elders and Primogen without regard to rank and status. The Nosferatu regard all kindred equal in this room, and have several ghouls standing by to make sure that it stays that way. The Prince maintains a Court (of sorts) under City Hall. This is where he recieves all kindred who come to him on buisiness. This is also part of the Esylum.




The competition between Michael and Claudia is going to take place at a small nightclub that is being closed off for the night. With the superb stage set-up and excellent acustics, Angel Tears is the perfect place for this type of contest. Of course, since one of the owners of this club is (Christopher Gladston) it's not suprising that this place is available. Holding the contest on a Sunday (April 28th) night helps, as most clubs are dead that night. This gives Claudia a chance to collect a band of her own, rather than using the lounge acts that Annabelle keeps sticking her with for parties.