What follows is information I used in my chronicle that was set in Minneapolis
(which ran from 10-96 to 04-97 ).

** WARNING **
For my players, there are spoilers listed here that will give away information in the chronicle, so...

READ NO FURTHER !!
You will only spoil your own fun if you find everything out by reading it.
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The Player Characters -
Marcus 'Q' DaVinci - DaVinci. 9th Generation. Childer of 'Q'. Member of an obscure bloodline that is in tune with technology like the Toreador is with art. Has some pull with the Prince. Not a Primogen, but pretty close and is well respected.
Adam Black - Crow. As 9th Generation. A supernatural being that exhibits some Kindred-like powers, who is recently back from the dead to avenge his killers.
Alexander Diamond - Tremere. 8th Generation. Arrived in city with two other Tremere (who are now dead) to set up a new Chantry.
Ellen - Ravnos. 9th Generation. Fled a scandal in Singapore and landed here
Gustav - Caitiff. 8th Generation. Anachronistic. Wanders the globe. Awakens from Torpor every 50-100 years, spends some time "top-side", then loses touch with the "modern" world and slips into back into Torpor. Was recently caught Diablerizing. Had his heart removed in ritual by Prince as punishment, being kept by the Ventrue Justicar.

The Sharks -
Democritus - Ventrue. 6th Generation. Current Prince of Minneapolis. An ancient & powerful Cainite, Embraced during the Roman Empire. Has been a "mover & shaker" in Camarilla since it's founding. Manipulated by Angus to come to Mpls, but he feels he targeted Mpls. as a "good opportunity". Newly enthroned, in power for less than a year. Ventrue Primogen to former Prince for 50 years. Built Mall of America to expand Kindred base in city, secretly negotiated with a Glass Walkers/Bone Gnawers faction, at the expense of the "country" Garou. Cold, calculating, plotter/architect. With Merrill's death, has 1 Childer in city, Roland (old).
Lucian - Malkavian. 7th Generation. Primogen. Supports Prince. Has known Democritus since Rome (ancient). Stable for a Malkavian, due to relationship w/ Serena. Maintains secret haven in St. Paul Cathedral. Recently appointed Duke of St. Paul. Has approached PC's for assistance in this. Serena's existence, as well as his Anachronism, are his vulnerabilities. Has intervened on Gustav's (PC) behalf twice, once saving him from Final Death.
Wynn - Gangrel. 8th Generation. Primogen. Neutral towards Prince. Upset about urbanization of southwest suburbs and the offense given to the Garou by building the Mall. Limited involvement in city affairs.
Anson - Toreador. 8th Generation. Primogen, newly appointed. Neutral towards Prince. Operates Kindred-only bar, "Nirvana", at Mall of America. A very "modern" Toreador. Worked out deal w/ Adam (PC) for future artwork.
Appollonius - Brujah. 9th (11th) Generation. Primogen, newly appointed. Supports Prince. Usurped position out from under Miranda (bad blood) by cutting a deal w/ Demitrios (manipulated by Angus) to blow up Foshay tower and setup Jennifer, as well as with Democritus, to take Primogen position. Sire of Lupo (pre-Diablerie). Has met Adam as he frequents O'Brien's. Recently worked a deal w/ Alexander (PC). His soldiers dropping like flies.
Sebastian Marley - Nosferatu. 8th Generation. Primogen. Reluctantly supports Prince as a result of negotiating Mall as territory. Haven below Mall of America (Camp Snoopy). Security and animals as ghouls. Covertly Blood-Bonding Kindred at Nirvana through Tatiana. Recently caught and temporarily imprisoned by Prince. Being impersonated by Ellen (PC) at Prince's request.
Roland Loussarian - Ventrue. 7th Generation. Primogen. Elder childer of Prince. Recently returned to Mpls. Assumed position as his right-hand-man. Capable. Resentful Blood-Bound agent of Angus, seeking to shed shackles. (Sabbat Vauldlerie target????)
Mikhail Dundas - Tremere. 7th Generation. Primogen. Presumed dead after night of explosions. Hid and healed under ruins of old Chantry. Found by Adam under Chantry ruins. Recently reclaimed Primogen position. Lucian convinced him to use Boon from Prince to spare Gustav.

The Piranha -
Lydia Van Cuelen - Daughter of Cacophony. 10th Generation. Very Toreador-esque, knows everyone in city. Friends/fond of Shamus. Upset Prince is doing little about "non-7" deaths (outside the 7 primary clans of the Camarilla). Attacked by DJ, staked in Ground Zero.
Grendel, "the Worm-Eaten" - Nosferatu. 8th Generation. Stalking and slaying Kindred in city (by coincidence most have been "non-7"). Deep-seeded hatred of the clans Tremere and Ventrue. Vicious. Responsible for 8 deaths and counting. Recently realized he craves Kindred vitae, that is why he has begun hunting others besides the Tremere and Venture. Seeks out the Father for confession for these killings. Huge size (7 ft.). Killed all targets but Prince & 2 Tremere. Faced Prince one-on-one twice, defeated and imprisoned, awaiting his Justice.
Uriah Winter - Caitiff. 7th Generation. Very old (1000+), but this is not known. Information dealer. Befriended by Lydia. Low-key. Recently attacked by unknown Kindred assailant (Roxanne). Appears weak and frail, misleading.
Aleph - Caitiff. 7th Generation. Old (500+). Also known as the Wanderer. Very quiet, observes everything. Has occasional flashes of instability and uses high level Melpominee on people.
Father Tobias, "The Father" - Toreador. 7th Generation. Very old (1000+). Member of the Inconnu, Monitor of Mpls. Pursuer of Golconda. Maintains secret Kindred sanctuary in Basilica, unknown to city's Kindred. Takes in those who are seeking to recover lost humanity. Located Marcus Q (PC) when Renaldo had him. In hiding as Sanctuary's location has been compromised and it's residents are in jeopardy.
Vandara - Gargoyle. 8th Generation. One of the oldest gargoyles (400+). Has been w/ the Father for almost that long. Hates the Tremere. Saved Ellen's bacon twice. In hiding w/ Father.
Wendy - Salubri. 8th Generation. Young girl. Hiding to avoid Final Death. High Humanity. Healed Ellen. In hiding w/ Father.
Miranda Sanova - Brujah. 9th Generation. Was heir-apparent to vacant Primogen position, which was usurped by Appollonius, so now openly defies Prince. Tension between her and Appollonius, building into Clan civil war, her side winning by attrition.
Tiberius - Nosferatu. 10th Generation. A scandal/rumor-monger. Knows info on Selma (that Quinton saw her last). Witness to death of Rubin. Has helped Alexander three times (and he owes). Knows history of Grendel. Approached Marcus Q to tell of Sabbat encrouchment.

The Guppies -
Shamus Doherty - Nosferatu. 8th Generation. Hunting his sire, seeking vengeance for his Embrace. Old and anachronistic, Embraced in 1400's. Friends (and more?) w/ Lydia. Finally caught and slew Selma, beheaded her. On sabbatical back to Scotland.
Lupo - Brujah. 12th Generation. Childer of Appollonius (pre-diablerie) and aligned w/ him. Attracted to Ellen. Only remaining Kindred soldier in Appollonius' faction after recent fatalities.
Hasina - Setite. ? Generation. Infiltrated Miranda's Brujah faction.
Smudge - Caitiff. 13th Generation. Brujah wanna-bee. Runs w/ Dre. Anarch, aligned w/ Miranda.

Sect-Aligned Players -
Heinrich Von Schmidt - Ventrue. 6th Generation. Justicar. Investigating former Prince's death, as well as the Tremere chantry's destruction. Arrogant, old-world. Furious over betrayal/tarnish of Renaldo. Departed after concluding investigation.
Marcus - Ventrue. 8th Generation. Archon to the Ventrue Justicar. In Minneapolis to investigate transition of power in Minneapolis. Framed by Renaldo in death of Rubin, eventually proved innocent. Departed after concluding investigation.
Adarc MacBress - Gangrel. 9th Generation. Archon to the Ventrue Justicar. In Minneapolis to investigate death of and monitor transition of power in Minneapolis. Departed after concluding investigation.
Sabine Lafitte - Toreador Antitribu. 10th Generation. Advance scout for the Sabbat scoping out Minneapolis in light of Princely transition. Making in-roads w/ Toreador Primogen Anson. Facilitated purchase of Fine Line w/ Alexander (co-owner). Installed DJ as manager, using club as Sabbat springboard.
DJ, the Dark Jester - Tzimisce. 10th Generation. Advance scout for the Sabbat scoping out Minneapolis in light of Princely transition. Likes to flesh-sculpt. Trafficking in stolen body parts. Has been fleshcrafting. Staked Lydia in Ground Zero, but had to flee. Met with Q2 in alternate identity ('David') to ascertain Sabbat leanings. Now manager of Fine Line. Flesh-crafting Fine Line staff.
Don Cruez - Brujah Antitribu. 10th Generation. Infiltrated Miranda's faction, right-hand-man. Member of advance pack w/ Sabine & DJ.

In the Shadows -
Zebulon - Malkavian. ? Generation. Albino skin. Leads pack of deranged Malkavians (Normal, Doll-Face, Vanessa).
Dr. Heinrich Von Beck - Malkavian. 8th Generation. New owner of an Uptown club, the Pit. Mad scientist template. Has an sentient orangutan ghoul named Bobo who communicates telepathically.
Jennifer Allovar - Tremere. ? Generation. Jealous of Mikhail, his power & his interest in Adam. Responsible for shooting Adam. Missing and condsidered dead in Foshay Tower explosion. Recently awakened from Torpor and has amnesia.
Quinton McDonnell - Gangrel. 10th (12th) Generation. Sire of "Ranger Don". Was involved in transition of power in the city, helped Appollonius set the Tremere Jennifer up. Has & knows many secrets (possible Sabbat connections). Maintains a haven in Hyland Lake park reserve in Bloomington.
Krell - Tzimisce Antitribu. 8th Generation. Covert agent of Prince. Twisted sense of humor. Responsible for Gustav's punishment. Performed the subsequent Serpentis/Vicissitude ritual on him. Increased Ellen's appearance with flesh-crafting.
Antonio - Lasombra Antitribu. 8th Generation. Covert agent of Prince. Mr. Invisible.
Angus - Ventrue. 5th Generation. Methuselah slumbering in cliffs outside St. Paul. Subtly manipulating events in region for last 200 years. Hates the Tremere and responsible for why they are scarce here. Manipulated Jennifer & Demetrios to fuel internal chaos at Chantry for Mikhail., then manipulated Appollonius into killing Stefano (too weak) to replace w/ Democritus (to be new primogen), & framing the Tremere (Demetrios) for it. Manipulated Sebastian into putting bllod into Nirvana.
Serena - Malkavian. 8th Generation. Childer and lover of Lucian. Is his anchor in the modern world. Somewhat of a recluse, her existence is not widely known.
Unknown - Assamite Antitribu. ? Generation. Sabbat.

The Trail of Death-
Pre-Chronicle
Thomas Johnson - Tremere. Slain in Chantry explosion.
Demetrios Arkale - Tremere. Appears responsible for the Chantry explosion, as he was seeking to kill Prince, and was going to later in evening, but Appollonius beat him to it. (Jr.'s paper-trail is his). Slain in the Mikhail car-bombing.
Stefano - Ventrue. 6th Generation. Former Prince. Weak. Events manipulated by Angus to remove him, so Democritus could assume power. Slain in Foshay Tower explosion. (Appollonius pulled body from ruins and Diablerized him).
Unnamed - 4 Ventrue, 2 Brujah, 2 Toreador, 1 Nosferatu, 4 Sabbat (posing as Brujah). All met the Final Death during the night of explosions.
Ozmo - Malkavian. 10th Generation. Derangement - thought he was cartoon superheros (ala the Tick, Midnight Bomber, etc.). Slain by Ranger Don. Diablerized by Ranger Don.

Chronicle ----(in order)----
Donald Blackbird, "Ranger Don" - Gangrel. 12th(13th) Generation. Anti-Kindred, upset about Embrace. Tried to maintain human existance. Minor celebrity/hero after incident(s) at Mall of America. Diablerized Ozmo. Sentenced to Final Death for committing Amaranth. Executed by Prince Democritus.
Sarah Cobbler - Caitiff. 11th Generation. Found dead in park across from Institute of Art. Slain by Grendel.
Rubin Lexalis - Tremere. 8th Generation. Sent to head up new Chantry. Slain by Renaldo.
David Haarout - Tremere. ? Generation. Part of new Chantry contingent. Slain by Grendel.
Mary - Daughter of Cacophony. 11th Generation. Found decapitated in Institute of Art during investigation of Rubin's death. Slain by Grendel.
Basilia - Caitiff. 12th Generation. Found dead on steps of Basilica by Adam. Slain by Grendel.
Marsalis - Ravnos. 12th Generation. Found dead behind First Avenue. Slain by Disembowler.
Mumbo/Jumbo 1-2 - Ghouls. Personal bodyguards/assistants/servants of Prince. Flesh-crafted by Krell to all look very similar. Slain by Trent in Marcus 'Q' rescue at museum.
Trent - Malkavian. 11th Generation. Agent of Renaldo. Slain by Krell, Diablerized by Gustav.
Roxanne - Malkavian. 9th Generation. Derangement: believes she must feed off Kindred to survive. Hunting other Kindred. Slain by PC's. Diablerized by Gustav.
Renaldo the Great - Malkavian. 9th Generation. Archon to the Ventrue Justicar. In Minneapolis to investigate death of and monitor transition of power in Minneapolis. Framed Marcus for the death of Rubin to discredit him (hated rival). Attacked and captured Marcus 'Q'. Captured by assault force at museum. Interrogated for destroying Rubin, framing Marcus (archon) and capturing and maiming Marcus 'Q'. Executed by Justicar Heinrich at meeting.
Anvil - Brujah. 11th Generation. Aligned w/ Miranda. Slain by Grendel.
Julian Tanner - Ventrue. 8th Generation. Quiet in city politics. Deposited w/ a helicopter into IDS as a message to Democritus. Slain by Grendel.
Selma - Nosferatu. 7th Generation. Elder emigrant hiding in St. Paul (Capital building). Hiding from her vengeful childer (Shamus). Stalking party, particularly Marcus 'Q'. Has attacked party on 3 occasions. Slain by Shamus, beheaded.
Dre - Brujah. 12th Generation. Childer of Hector Sosa. Rebellious (even for a Brujah) and causing trouble for Prince (& Sire). Aligned w/ Miranda, after Appollonius' betrayal on explosion night. (Betrayed by Appollonius & Hector, fake bomb-suits to scare party, but real, nearly killed him). Threatens the Masquarade. Slain by Adam, held in sunlight.
Zachary North - Gangrel. 10th Generation. Sire to Guilano. Quiet in city politics, but upset w/ Prince. Feral, bears resemblance to Sabertooth. Slain by Grendel.
Merrill Molitor - Ventrue. 7th Generation. Childer to Prince Democritus. Recently sired. College roommate of "Ranger Don". Implicated in death of Tremere David (circumstance) & attack on Shawn (obfuscate illusions). Odd-man out since Roland's return. Diablerized by Grendel.
Tatiana Romanov - Toreador. 11th Generation. Helps operate the Kindred-only bar, "Nirvana", at the Mall of America. Connected to Anson. Jealous of Sabine Lafitte's connection w/ Anson. Putting Sebastian's blood into Nirvana's in exchange for his dealing w/ her. Diablerized by Ellen.
Uma Hatch - Brujah. 10th Generation. Aligned w/ Appollonius. Currently 'missing', killed by Garou pack.
Guilano Vincenzi - Gangrel. 11th Generation. Childer of Zachary North. Quiet in city politics, but upset w/ Prince. Feral, bears resemblance to Wildchild. Currently 'missing', killed by Garou Pack.
Hector Sosa - Brujah. 11th Generation. Aligned w/ Appollonius, his right-hand-man. Sire to Dre, upset w/ his rebellious/traitorous childer. He and Appollonius sent him on a suicide mission. Currnetly 'missing', killed by Adam.

Kine -
Bo - Ghoul. Bodyguard of Alexander.
Shawn - Ghoul. Marcus's man-friday.
Juan - Bartender at O'Brien's. Contact of Adam's.
Ho Pan - Blackmarket dealer in Little Tokyo (asian district in Mpls.). Contact of Ellen's.
Mumbo/Jumbo 3-6 - Ghoul. Personal bodyguards/assistants/servants of Prince. Flesh-crafted by Krell to all look very similar. (Matthew, Jeremiah, Martin & Jonathan).
Dr. Samuel Abrams - Human. Paranormal expert.
Special Agents Smith & Smith - Human. FBI. Stationed in Mpls. Investigated Marcus 'Q' re: explosives/explosions.
Special Agent Tomas Barnes - Human. FBI, X-Files division. Mulder template, investigating Adam.
Special Agent Diana Noble - Human. FBI, X-Files division. Scully template, investigating Adam.

Other Supernaturals -
Michael Swanson - Bone-Gnawer (Garou). Based in Bloomington (Mall). Negotiated deal w/ Democritus for Mall. Guards caern at Mall w/ pack-mates.
Disembowler - Red Talon (Garou). Tracked Children of Gaia pack to Ft. Snelling. Killed most of that pack. Killed the Ravnos Marsalis. Sighted by Ellen.
Unknown - Immortal. Friend of Ex-Prince. Knows Shamus?? Lucian?? Democritus?? Gustav??

General City Information: Minneapolis

History: Past & Present
Kindred presence in the region dates back about 300 years, as early Gangrel expeditions journeyed through the region. Minnesota became a territory and later a state in the mid-1800's and a more organized Kindred presence correlates to around that time, when the Ventrue first arrived. But the Tremere were not far behind them. Machinations for control of the area soon played out in the Kine world when the state capital was being selected. The Ventrue backed the contingent that proposed St. Paul and Tremere backed the contingent seeking to place the capital in south-central MN, in St. Peter. Ventrue ghouls captured the Tremere-backed proposal committee and held them prisoner until after the presentation deadline. The agents of the Tremere never had a chance to make their proposal to the Legislature and St. Paul was named the capital.

A non-aggression pact was negotiated between the region's Kindred Clans and Garou Tribes in the early 1900's that still stands to this day.

During the 1960's, the Ventrue, through their control of city and state officials, tried to develop a specific area of Bloomington. The Twin Cities Airport, Metropolitan Stadium and Metropolitam Center were all originally planned to be built where the Mall of America now stands. All these political mauevers met with strong resistance in both the Kine (Native American and environmental groups) and Garou communities and were blocked. The Ventrue were trying to expand the Kindred base of power to match the urban sprawl that was occuring. The Garou had other plans however, as the Mall of America is actually built on holy ground and a weak caern exists there.

But in 1995, the new Prince, with secret assistance from the city's Glass Walker and Bone Gnawer Tribes, was able to purchase the land and develop it. The Mall of America went from the planning stage to full construction to completion in just 3 months. It was built quickly and it's entirety, start to finish, during the summer of 1995. The local Garou community was not only outraged, but displaced, as the small wilderness area that stood there previously was razed to the ground, as well as enclosing and nearly destroying a caern that is there. Native American and environmental groups continue to demonstrate at the Mall in protest.

The success of this latest endeavor has acted as a double-edged sword. It was not to aimed to be a direct challenge to the Garou, but it has forced them further away from the city. However, some Garou Tribes perceived it as such and so this Kindred expansion threatens the negotiated peace between the Kindred and Garou communities.

Geography
Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota and is one of the two "Twin Cites", the state capital of St. Paul being the other. They are divided by the Mississippi River which runs NW-SE between them.

The temperature in the winter can be very unpleasant for the Kindred, as temperatures can go as low as -25 F during the winter and that doesn't include a wind-chill.

The City
Population: The Twin Cities Metropolitan area, including the double ring of suburbs, has a population of nearly 3 million. This roughly equates to support a Kindred population of about 30. In reality, there are closer to 50 Kindred in the city and the Masquarade is feeling the strain.

Elysium: These areas are located mainly in downtown Minneapolis & St. Paul. This designation generally extends to all major/significant museums, art galleries and theaters (like the Guthrie, State, Orpheum and Ordway Theaters, Northrup Auditorium, etc.) in Metropolitan area, as well as;

* Minneapolis: the IDS tower (Prince's Haven), the Metrodome, the Target Center, Nicollet Island.
* St. Paul: the State Capital Building, the St. Paul Cathedral (Duke Lucian's Haven - secret).
* Bloomington: Nirvana (in Planet Hollywood).

Entertainment: The Planet Hollywood (a Toreador controlled chain, as is the Hard Rock Cafe, All-Star Cafe & Fashion Cafe) has a Kindred-only club, the only one in the city, in the rear, called Nirvana. It is run by the Toreador Primogen, Anson. Popular clubs/hot spots in the area include: Planet Hollywood (food/bar/music)/Nirvana (Kindred-only), Ground Zero (dance/bar), First Avenue (bands/bar), The Fine Line Music Cafe (food/bar/bands).

The Prince: The Prince is newly enthroned (11 months ago). He assumed power during the chaos that erupted from a personal vendetta between the former Prince and the head of the Tremere Chantry, which engulfed the entire city. Democritus was anxious to flaunt his power and so he quickly pushed through old Ventrue plans to expand the Kindred powerbase into Bloomington, essentially ramming it down the throat of both the Kine and Kindred political structures. He orchestrated the construction of the Mall of America. The fact that the Mall now encloses a caern outrages some Garou Tribes and threatens the negotiated peace between the Kindred and Garou communities.

Influence & Control: Who controls what in the city?
Law Enforcement:
Government & Politicans:
Universities:
Media:
Businesses:
Landmarks:

The Clans
The Camarilla
Brujah:
Gangrel:
Malkavian:
Nosferatu:
Toreador:
Tremere:
Ventrue: Despite their recent dwindling in number, the Venture has maintained a stranglehold of control on the city dating back nearly to the first presence of Kindred.

The Sabbat
There is a small Sabbat presence in the city, as there has been a scout team consisting of two members in the city for awhile. A pack was was recently sent to further the infiltration process along.

Non-Aligned Clans

Other Supernatual Creatures

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