David Given Schwarm

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  • Fall of London, Part 5

    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.

  • Frog

    • After going home for dinner marriage & family unit though time
    • Andy New pair of glasses
    • Arfitrary
    • Asset is parking
    • Balance is boring
    • Died with morphine
    • Done
    • Dying is deceptive
    • Dying thinking Buddhist thoughts
    • Fabrication
    • Fabrication – Assets
    • Fabrication – Not death
    • Fabrication – perspective
    • Fabrication – Resolutions
    • Fabrication – Soul

    • Finished
    • First Month
    • Flippant
    • Food – Baby bell peper
    • Food – Lays salt and vinegar chips
    • Food – Lemonade sour patch kids
    • Grape fruit avocado
    • Gratitude list
    • He did not
    • He was a child of God
    • His eghad and I am not mote coda
    • Inventory List
    • In zola
    • Knife skills
    • Leadership
    • Metrics are key
    • Metrics are meaningless
    • Not a good moment
    • Out thinking
    • People Pleaser
    • Perception vs. Perspective
    • Pull the plug
    • Regret when dying

    • Son loves the rain
    • Spiritual energy
    • Still a child of God
    • Ten things that make me feel good – Coffee
    • Ten things that make me feel good – Excercise
    • Ten things that make me feel good – Fishing
    • Ten things that make me feel good – Hiking
    • Ten things that make me feel good – Marketing reports
    • Ten things that make me feel good – Meetings
    • Ten things that make me feel good – Shows with wife (comedy club, movies, concernts)
    • Ten things that make me feel good – Swimming in the ocean
    • Ten things that make me feel good – teaching my children

    • When you finish something it diminishes in importance