Welcome to London

Recap

A four hour Vampire the Masquerade Fall of London session live from Geeky Teas. Zander, Sam, Cody, and I meet with my sire, planned our adventure, followed a lead, and hijinks ensued.

Plot Overview

The “Welcome to London” introduction in Fall of London sets the stage for the chronicle. It provides:

• Historical Context: Explains London’s significance in Kindred society and its connection to Mithras, the ancient vampire who once ruled Britain.
• Current Situation: Describes the tense atmosphere in 2012 as the Second Inquisition prepares Operation Antigen, a devastating strike against vampires.
• Tone and Themes: Emphasizes paranoia, secrecy, and survival in a city on the brink of collapse.
• Player Guidance: Outlines how the chronicle works, introduces the Cult of Mithras, and explains why the player characters awaken from torpor with fragmented memories.
• Story Hooks: Suggests ways to integrate the characters into the unfolding chaos and hints at the relic-hunting mission that drives the plot.

Key Elements

Themes

Summary

Characters

William Elden (Zander) – a Tzimisce who seeks to acquire occult knowledge
Hugo Dolman (Sam) – a Caitiff who seeks to convert all to the embrace
Henrique Penn (Cody) – a Ventrue who seeks to become Justicar
David Whipple (David) – a Nosferatu who seeks Golconda

Not there

Threads (Spork) – a Malkavian seeking perfect resonance

NPC

• Mithras – The ancient Methuselah and former ruler of Britain, whose cult drives the main plot.
• Montgomery Coven – A prominent figure in London’s Kindred society.
• Anne Bowesley – A Ventrue elder and influential power broker in the city.
• Lord Camden – Another notable elder with ties to London’s vampiric politics.
• Gwenllian Arwyn – A character tied to the city’s historical and mystical elements.
• Valerius – A name associated with the Cult of Mithras and its secrets.
• Sri Sansa – A mysterious figure with influence in occult circles.
• Richard de Worde – A character linked to the city’s intrigue and information networks.
• Darius Shirazi – A key NPC involved in the unfolding crisis.
• Madame Rosna – A figure connected to prophecy and supernatural insight.