Toowoomba Requiem 2.0
The Toowoomba Court
Kindred first drifted through the region as early as the late 1850’s, though it is not thought that any resided in the area. There simply were not enough humans or livestock to sustain such a dangerous endeavour in the wilds of this still mostly unknown landscape.
The first resident of the undead was an indigenous man, suspected to have been created as a punishment, an experiment perhaps. They say he could not speak his sire’s name so did not know it. He was a short, white skinned devil, and would spit anytime someone would bring it up. He quickly became shunned by his people, and was an outcast. He was the first kindred that lived in the area, and was known as John John. He perished in a fire, started by his own people, who saw him as an insult to their heritage. He was lured to a promise of peace, was ambushed and pegged out in a field before a huge grassfire was lit. A European kindred, Hansel Yergyn also perished in his efforts to rescue John John from the savages. He was struck with spears before the fire consumed him.
By the next evening, the tribe’s people were gone. An understanding was then agreed to, by the surviving kindred, that a pact, an accord of non-involvement would exist between the native folk, and those that would come to dwell here need abide by it, and ensure that no violence would befall the native people, from the vampires of this region. The brokered it, with words to benefit the native people, as a show of good will, but they were simply terrified of being slaughtered by the mysterious people that inhabit this region. When the people returned some years later, a corroboree was held to celebrate the promise of peace. The tribal elders gathered, as did the creatures of night, and upon the bones of ancestors past and present, they bore their words, and marks, and so it was that the promise was made. The site where it took place is all but lost, but traces of the tribal artwork, the hand prints, though faded, still exist. No paper exists, no contract or treaty, but it’s there, to be heeded or suffer the consequences.
From that time, it was not long until the turn into a new century, a population around the world continued to grow, until for reasons unknown to many, the world was split into two, and the rift it caused the brutal end to millions of lives. This upheaval had a similar effect on the growing local landscape. All had ties back to their previous homes, their home lands, whether through love, memory or money, and returned to protect their investment, and for a time during this first of the world wars, the city was essentially abandoned.
In a short few years later, some of those that left returned, to continue what was started, however, found they were not alone. During the war of the world, some kindred discovered this area. Perhaps moving inland through fear of what may become of the world, or perhaps from guilt from a deed undertaken, or a blind eye given. Regardless, the city was inhabited by a small number of varied kindred. With the return of those from before the war, in order to establish civility, it was agreed to establish something slightly more formal, and so, in 1921, the first ‘court’ of Toowoomba was formed.
The city now is very much a centre, dominated by those of the Elder social class, who have enforced a certain tempo within the city, with those of the Ancillae social class filling the needs of those Elders, while still striving for their own independent endeavours. Neonates are a rare commodity, and infrequently will a neonate entertain the stale climate of court for an extended period of time, generally preferring to avoid the spotlight or leaving after a brief visit. As the Elders are unwelcoming of change, the side effect has been extended periods of stability, willing to place their peers into torpor to continue such times of peace. For those considering much more than a retirement lifestyle, this may not be the change for you.
Court Positions
CAPTAIN: Gaspar Acosta Da Blanca
First Mate: Ilsa
Quarter Master: Louie De Flure
The Captain, is the current title held by the leader of this city. He makes and enforces the rules for kindred society. Other courts may call this kindred Prince, Chancellor, or Viceroy.
First Mate, is the support to the Praxis holder, dealing with lesser matters of court, or assisting when the captain is otherwise engaged. A larger court may consider this an amalgamation of positions of Seneschal, perhaps a Primogen council. The role also fills the requirements for a Herald or Harpy of the court
Quarter Master, is there to represent the people, allow some balance to remain within court, taking place of what may be a priscus council. This position is also responsible for law and order, similar to what a Sheriff may undertake.
Members of the Court
Character | Arrival | Covenant | Clan/Bloodline | City Status | Player |
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Andrea | 1874 | Covenant | Clan | Status | Calista |
Louis | 1874 | Covenant | Clan | Status | Ben |
Lucien | 1874 | Covenant | Clan | Status | Luke |
Gasper | 1916 | Covenant | Clan | Status | Nick |
Ilsa | 1916 | Covenant | Clan | Status | Elise |
Fyodor | 1941 | Circle of the Crone | Nosferatu | Status | Stoney |
Frank Withchester | 1962 | Carthian | Daeva | Status | Rod |
Jeff | Arrival | Covenant | Clan | Status | Ian |
Ylva Helsyn | 2016 | Circle of the Crone | Nosferatu | 1 | Kat |
Character | Arrival | Covenant | Clan | Status | James |
Character | Arrival | Covenant | Clan | Status | Liz |
Character | Arrival | Covenant | Clan | Status | Player |
Character | Arrival | Covenant | Clan | Status | Player |
Former Members of the Court
Character | Last Seen | Covenant | Clan/Bloodline | City Status | Player |
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Laws of the Court
The First Law
The Tradition of Masquerade.
Above all else, mortals hate and fear what they do not understand. They must never truly understand the Damned. They must know only that hunters lurk in the darkness.
The Second Law
The Tradition of Progeny.
All vampires realise that the act of the Embrace diminishes some aspect of the self. The moral blame for each Embrace falls squarely on the individual sire, rather than the vampiric society as a whole that allowed it.
The Third Law
The Tradition of Diablerie.
The abomination of the Amaranth. The Amaranth, is a sin and a distraction from moral unlife, and that those who engage in it suffer from corrupted souls and should be put down for the benefit of the entire race.
The Forth Law
The acceptance of Domain.
Those Acknowledged by the Praxis holder, or any that might visiting the domain, accept they fall under the Domain of the Praxis holder"
History of Toowoomba
Arrivals and key events
Pre 1900
- 1854. Belived to when the first Kindred was created in this region. Jon John, an indigenious man.
- 1873. Arrival of Hanna Smith (Gangrel), Hansel Yergen (Gangrel) & Mr R. Agley (Mekhet).
- 1874. Arrival of Louis, Andrea & Lucien.
- 1879. Destruction of Jon John and Hansel Yergen.
- 1880. Fire Accord reached.
1900 to 1950
- 1915. Louis, Andrea and Lucien leave the city.
- 1916. Arival of Gasper and Ilsa.
- 1920. Louis, Andrea and Lucien return.
- 1921. First Formal court of Kindred in the city, Respecting the ongoing leadership role of Mr. Agley. Lucien placed voluntarily into a decade long Torpor by his Family, so he might recover from the horrors of war.
- 1924. First Blood Hunt called on a Gangrel known as Rider. Rider and his brood were destroyed by the efforts of Gasper and Hanna, and with the support from Louis.
- 1927. Discussions among court, saw a mutual change of Praxis, with Mr Agley handing the role to Ilsa.
- 1941. Arrival of Fyodor.
- 1944. Prince Ilsa, formalised the implementation of territories, and regions are duly assigned.
- 1948. Gasper was staked by Prince Ilsa after an "incident", and taken into her care during his torpor.
Year 1951 to 2000
- 1962. Arrival of Frank Withchester.
- 1968. Gasper wakes from Torpor, with a refreshing demeanour.
- 1971. Prince Ilsa, surrenders the position of Praxis, to Gasper, where he changes his title to Captain.
- 1980. City underground subway opens.
Year 2001 to now
- 2016, Sept. Arrival of Ylva Hall
Status & Position Changes
2016
- September. Ylva Acknowledged.
Upcoming Events
Known Information
Elysium
The city has an Elysium, established in 1944 by Prince Ilsa. It is a grand single level timber building, created in a Spanish style, located in East Toowoomba. It is a long building, separated some distance from the principal home, to take up the views that would have existed over the escarpment.
Venue Style Sheet: Toowoomba Requiem
Follow this link (Toowoomba Requiem 2.0 VSS) to view the Toowoomba Requiem, VSS. As the wiki can be edited, for an original copy, please contact the VST.
What on earth is a VSS I hear you say. Well, this document is the style sheet for the venue, and helps you to better understand the type and style of game being run and lets you know any variations to the core understanding of the rules, with some things that make sense on a local level.
It also contains information regarding downtime activity, experience awards, and other important bits and pieces relevant to the Toowoomba Requiem venue.
Current approval - 17 August 2016 (DNST)
As the wiki can be edited, for an original copy, please contact the VST.