Factions Represented

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1. Independents/Lesser Powers

2. Summer Court (Seelie)

3. Winter Court (Unseelie)

4. Black Court Vampires

5. Red Court Vampires

6. White Court Vampires

7. White Council

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Setting

 

The world is taking a collective breath after the Great War. The mortal realm bore the brunt of immense suffering, with supernatural struggles playing a significant role in triggering and exacerbating the conflict. 

 

The necromancer Kemmler wrought unprecedented destruction, leaving scars on the fabric of reality. Banana republics are being fiercely contested, revolutions are toppling long-standing monarchies, and mobsters are weaving intricate empires from the shadows.

 

Yet, amidst the tumultuous echoes of war, a flicker of hope ignites once again. The Roaring 20’s bring whispered promises of a kinder world. Lovers, long separated by the ravages of conflict, find solace in each other's arms. Family businesses, rising from the ashes of destruction, stand as monuments of resilience. Stakes in social progress are firmly planted, with the burgeoning promise to better humanity.

 

However, this newfound hope is not without its challenges. Scores from the Red Court’s talons can be seen in the wreckage of revolutions. The Fae gleefully sell fame and skill, knocking tenuous balances struck by the White Court and the White Council askew. The clandestine power struggles of the mafia become a force recognized by all, paving new battlegrounds for supernatural conflicts. As the world attempts to heal, the delicate balance between progress and peril teeters on the edge, offering both the promise of renewal and the threat of looming chaos.

 

Faction Guide

 

All characters will have individual wants, needs, relationships, and driving goals. However, one can assume certain themes will follow certain factions and archetypes. Keep that caveat in mind as you read the below!

 

Independent/Lesser Powers

Themes: Variable

Potential Triggers: Persecution, Overpowered, Lack of Community

 

Without the strength of a supernatural organization, you are an underdog. Your story is one of struggles caused by lack of power, being outcast from polite society, being grossly outnumbered, or striving for acceptance amongst your “betters.” 

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Mortals, sorcerers, werewolves, Changelings, those who have made pacts for power, even Denarians and Knights of the Cross fall into this category.

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Summer Court (Seelie)

Themes: Power at a price, servitude, subtle cruelty, polite veneer, life and growth

Potential Triggers: Children, Sadism, Manipulation, Bondage & Servitude

 

Anyone who believes there are "good fae" haven’t spent enough time around them. While the Summer court has a warmer, nicer reputation, they are still masters of manipulation, fickle, and compelled to spill blood for their cause. Just because they radiate warmth and have a beautiful smile doesn’t make their words any less barbed or their intentions more friendly. 

 

From the Summer Queen to the Changeling spawn of the court, the Seelie stand in balance of Winter and promote the growth of life (which is not always a good thing).

Winter Court (Unseelie)

Themes: Power at a price, servitude, overt cruelty, cold manipulation, survival

Potential Triggers: Children, Sadism, Manipulation, Bondage & Servitude

 

“Winter’s nature was beautiful violence, stark clarity, the most feral needs and animal desires and killer instinct pitted against the season of cold and death—the will and desire to fight, to live, even when there was no shelter, no warmth, no respite, no hope, and no help.”

 

From the Winter Queen to the Changeling spawn of the court, the Unseelie stand in balance of Summer and promote survival (which isn’t always friendly). 

 

Vampire - Black Court

Themes: Recovery from Trauma, Open Monstrocity, Vengeance
Potential Triggers: Genocide, Persecution, Loss, Mental Violation

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It has been 25 years since Bram Stoker’s Dracula was released, laying bare the Black Court’s weaknesses for all to read. Now even ignorant mortals have heard stories of how to identify and kill vampires…so long as that vampire is of the Black Court.

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The survivors of the purge of the Black Court have lost their pride, sold their dignity in exchange for any safety they can arrange, and are seething with hatred for those responsible for their destruction.
 

Vampire - Red Court

Themes: Addiction (blood), Political Intrigue/Heirarchy, Dominance/Predation, Violence, Hidden Monstrosity
Potential Triggers: Addiction, Brutality, Manipulation, Corruption

 

Based in South America, the Red Court has spread its influence all over the world through criminal organizations, fear, and brute force. The Red King has used conflict around the globe to sink his talons in and gain purchase in new territories. From the Banana Wars to the Bolshevik Revolution to America’s Prohibition, the Red Court’s agents have been present to take advantage of the chaos. 

 

Vampire - White Court

Themes: Predators (Lust, Fear, Despair), Social Manipulation, Deceit, Loveable Villains

Potential Triggers: Sexual Assault, Self Harm, Panic/Anxiety

 

With three factions vying for power, the White Court is the most internally unstable Vampire court, though no one would know from looking from the outside. These beautiful predators can feed on mortals without a trace, though some enjoy excess and leave their victims cold. They use their powers to exert influence over mortals and seize control from the shadows of their institutions.

 

The Raith, Malvora, and Skavis families are "loyal" to the White King, and will actively oppose enemies of their court… even if subtle betrayals are expected amongst their ranks. 

 

White Council

Themes: Hierarchy/Tradition, Power and Restraint, Arbitration, Spirituality, Post-War Fatigue

Potential Triggers: Abuse of Power, Insanity, Loss

 

The esteemed White Council of Wizards boasts smaller numbers than most other factions, though each individual has significant power at their beck and call. Unfortunately, the recent struggle with the Necromancer Kemmler has left the Council broken. While the Wizards are by no means easy prey, they are not looking for additional conflict. 

 

With members from around the globe, many different cultures are represented within the White Council, though they effectively divorce themselves from their origins when larger conflicts arise. 

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