The local government tried to downplay these reports as a hoax, but when "Grace" was filmed destroying a National guard patrol by grabbing two moving humvees and banging them together, many skeptics were quieted. "Grace" has also claimed responsibility for the recent disappearance of several of the children of the city's richest family's. These he claims to have made into vampires as well.
City officials appear to be helpless, and public panic is high.
In game news for last game
For our players:
Police Raid turns up bizarre cult deaths The Denver police dept. has reported that they discovered more than they expected in a drug raid. Acting on tips that they have been receiving for several months, police mounted a daylight raid on three Denver area gangs. In the raid, they did find what they were looking for. They found approx. 200 pounds of marijuana, 30 pounds of cocaine and 15 pounds of heroin. They also seized approximately $200,000 in cash and a large amount of weaponry, including a case of grenades! Discoveries like these were expected, however, what they didn't expect to find was more than a dozen bodies spread throughout the three homes. All were in the basement, all apparently having died without violence. "We believe that the gang leaders may have been heavily involved in the occult as well as dealing drugs. We think that they ordered their people to commit suicide after finding out about the raid" said police spokesman. Investigations are ongoing.
Cult death evidence disappears! Police report that evidence seized in the recent cult deaths has disappeared! This includes the bodies of the victims! According to inside sources, a mislabeling of the evidence has occurred, both in the evidence rooms at police h.q. and at the Denver morgue. "It just seems too improbable that this was a simple mistake," said one source. Police have begun an internal investigation. In a surprise announcement, the FBI has stated that they are joining the internal investigation. "We know that Denver's' police dept. has had problems in the past with... corruption. We want to get to the bottom of this as soon as possible" stated FBI spokesmen.
Evidence room deputy cracks! Police spokesmen have announced that they have broken the case. An evidence room deputy, who was under heavy investigation, has admitted that two detectives paid him to mislabel evidence. These two detectives, Arnold Sipowitz and Harry Brisco, are the same two detectives that broke the case against the gang/cult leaders. Police/FBI spokesmen have both stated that they now believe that these two may have set up the situation from the beginning possibly even murdered the "cult members". Both have disappeared and are now being sought for questioning.
FBI/Police capture rogue cops The combined forces of the FBI and Denver Police have captured Det. Sipowitz and Brisco after a tense standoff. "We received tips from concerned citizens as to their whereabouts, and then began a slow corralling of the two of them. It was tense for awhile, but both of them didn't want to die, so they surrendered." said FBI spokesmen. Both cops have already confessed to stealing the drugs, but they both flatly deny setting up the situation, or murdering anyone. None of the drugs or money has been found.
BACKPAGE Stuff: Green goo from faucets? Some Denver residents have reported a strange, phosphorescent goo has been leaking from their faucets. None of the residents have managed to get a sample, but enough complaints have come in to the Denver water dept. to prompt an investigation.
Denver zoo announces "seeding" plan The Denver zoo has announced that they are going to begin "seeding" hyenas to other zoos in Colorado and around the country. "Everyone loves the big cats, but ignores the other, vital members of Africa's ecosystem. Hyenas are fascinating creatures. Extremely social, loving and caring for their young, and very adaptable. They fascinate me." stated Denver zoologist Peggy Marin. The Colorado Springs zoo has stated that they already have a habitat area ready for the new arrivals.
New clips on local Kindred:
Someone resembling Mr. Simon, a local businessman, was seen appearing in a hole that opened up in the third story wall of Dante's. Even with the film slowed down as much as possible, this individual still seemed to be moving at incredible speed. He jumped approximately 50-60 feet from Dante's (landing safely on his feet) and took off running. He later reappeared, running UP the side of Dante's (after stepping on the head of someone who wasn't lucky enough to make the three story jump without injury) and back into the hole in the wall.
Dr. Grace Sylvar was seen running with an unidentified woman slung over his shoulder. He leapt an impossible distance from Dante's (and over a few cars) before he took off running again.
Don Ruiz was seen holding a 40-oz beer bottle for a most disgusting person, who turned into ash and was put into the bottle by Don Ruiz.
A Denver woman, whose name was not released, suffered a nervous breakdown shortly after 6:30 pm MST, February 2nd. According to doctors as St. Joe's Hospital, the 27-year-old housewife had just completed vacuuming an extremely large pile of dust from under a bed and had left the room to answer the phone. Upon her return, she noticed that the vacuum bag was unusually bulky. The woman reported that she distinctly heard a voice come from the bag. The voice reportedly said, "I feel so violated." One neighbor commented on the incident. "She was quite a sight, running down the street screaming like that." The vacuum in question was destroyed by an "unknown source". Hoover denies any connection to this incident.
(Dated March 2nd)
Four members of the Denver Zoning Committee and Chief Building Inspector die in freak collision. Tragedy struck last night around 5:30 PM, when a helicopter carrying 4 members of the Denver Zoning committee, inexplicably malfunctioned, and crashed into the car of the Denver County chief Building Inspector, while he was stuck in I-25 traffic. The committee members were apparently on a fact-finding mission about I-25 congestion. Ironically, the congestion, that these four members have recently claimed to be a minimal problem, resulted in delays of emergency crews that might have saved their lives.
(Dated March 7th)
Police today released details on several murders in the Denver metro area. 15 bodies have been found, assassinated in various parts of town. The MO's in all cases match. The killings were all gangland style professional hits. Every victim had been shot once in the center of the forehead and had had their throat's cut ceremoniously, (after they were shot) by some sort of very sharp blade. All the victims had drug related rap sheets that indicate that they were mid level drug pushers. The police believe that these individuals were either eliminated by someone who is taking over drug trade, or by a very motivated vigilante. At this point the police have no suspects.
Roland McDonnell the chief of the Denver Police Department's Internal Affairs Division, has been officially charged with multiple counts ranging from murder to obstruction of justice. He was the mastermind behind the effort to frame and vilify long time Police Chief Ian McKlusky. Evidence recently came to light through a local Denver reporter that the charges Roland had leveled against Chief McKlusky were trumped. Apparently McDonnell hoped to replace Chief McKlusky. Recent statements made by McDonnell during questioning have rocked the political foundations of the Metro area. McDonnell claims that he was in the employ of the Boss of the Denver arm of the Russian Syndicate. Once the Russians controlled the Police department they would have been nearly unstoppable. As questioning of McDonnell continues, many other collaborators are being brought to light, including one Mayor, several city councilmen and even some State Cabinet Members. These names are still being withheld until such time as the validity of the accusations can be confirmed.
(Dated March 12th)
Paparazzi today released photographs of local media giant & producer, Lance Sterling, frolicking with several young men in a private retreat near Jackson's Hole. Early reports indicate that all of the "visitors" to Sterling's mountain estate were male and that most were underage. Denver Law enforcement is investigating the matter, and have thus far discovered that some of the boys were Asian nationals, apparently flown in specifically at the request of Sterling for reasons that are better not placed in print. Neither Sterling nor his office has any comment at this point. News of this scandal has caused several companies to pull business from Sterling Studios, and that precipitated a tremendous drop in SS stock. In related news the IRS is initiating a huge probe into the financial dealings of both Lance Sterling and his company, Sterling Studios. The IRS has not indicated what caused this audit, but sources that have known Lance for some time say an audit is long over due, and should discover some very interesting ideas on what Sterling considers acceptable deductions. Whether all of these accusations prove true or not, local society personalities have already begun distancing themselves from Sterling. With pictures appearing in papers internationally, law enforcement chasing him, his stock plummeting, and the IRS circling; his friends have vanished and Lance Sterling may very soon find himself at the bottom of the heap. If Lance Sterling thought it was lonely at the top, he is going to hate the bottom.
A quick blurb some of you may have caught March 22 on the Channel 7 news:
A Senator in Washington is attempting to start a federal task force
specifically to investigate the continued rise in occult activities and
crimes. One of his stated focuses will be Marilyn Manson.
A hacker with the tag Tektuktiklay is being sought by the FBI for computer terrorism and espionage. Police and FBI raided the house they claim the modem calls came from and seized all the computer equipment on the premises. The house, at 2010 South Monroe, was occupied by a Dr. Gregory Ignacious. He was questioned on site at the time of the seizure, after questioning he was released, he and all of his house staff however are still under investigation. Neither the Doctor, nor the house staff, has any comment on the investigation.
Guido Giovanni found stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific. Denver, in the midst of so much recent bad news, got a shot of good and a ray of hope yesterday. The reports of Guido Giovanni's demise were apparently premature. As you may have heard, it was believed that he was killed over 2 months ago when a plane accidentally crashed into his headquarters. At the time of the plane crash, Guido had been on the phone with Mayor Webb. With Mayor Webb's testimony that the line went dead around the same time as the crash, everyone assumed that Guido was in his office, and had died in the horrible accident. What we didn't know is that he was actually on vacation on his yacht. He had been using a satellite phone to call the Mayor and his transmission was terminated due to bad weather on his side at about the same time as his building was destroyed. As Guido has a penchant for spur-of-the-moment vacations, the only people who knew he was gone were the ones who were in the building during the accident. As no one in his personal office staff survived, there was no one left who knew he was on vacation or to note that he became very long overdue for return and send out a search party. As a result Guido Giovaanni, victim of a freak oceanic storm that wrecked his boat and stranded him on a desert island, was assumed dead. He was found when a cruise ship, passing near the island he was on, saw his signal fire and rescued him. True to form, Guido as usual, is more concerned for others than himself. Upon his return he was mortified to find how many had died in the plane crash. Sources close to Guido claim that the news of so many deaths caused the great philanthropist to become despondent and recluse for over a week. This reporter actually saw him crying as he held a press conference to officially offer his condolences to the survivors as well as the families of those who died. A well-tanned and leaner Mr. Giovanni dedicated a monument for the dead and set up a trust fund for all those who were financially burdened in this tragedy due to loss of family members. Mr. Giovanni was however, gracious in acknowledging the outpouring of grief that was expressed when Denver thought him gone. He said, "News that the town mourned me so, is flattering, but please believe me when I say, that I am not a great man... It is together that we have all accomplished great things for Denver, I may be a facilitator, but even I need the city's support to bring about changes for the betterment of all.
Additional Note:
From: Russell Nash
To: Camarilla Kindered and allies of Denver
As most of you may have heard, a mortal artist named Marilyn manson is scheduled to play at Dante's on April the 23rd. This cannot be allowed to take place. I have it on excellent authority that the Sabbat (who control Dante's) use such concerts as excuses to bring in huge crowds. They then circulate through the mortals, Embrace them in record numbers, and launch an immediate assault on the Camarilla population. Use your friends. Get the permits pulled. Change the concert schedule. Stop the show from happening at all costs. If it cannot be stopped, we will have to infiltrate the club and fight them one-on-one in front of concert goers, without endangering the Masquerade.
That is all.
The FBI, DEA and local law enforcement struck a huge blow in the battle against the Denver drug trade last night. A joint task force was on site to culminate several months' worth of hard investigative work that led to a bust of epic proportions. Law enforcement officials seized in excess of a ton of illegal drugs as well as a ring of pilots who were the couriers for the product, and the people in charge of distribution on the Denver side. With knowledge gained during the bust, investigators also intend to shut down the South American distribution point from which the drugs originated.
A huge street fight was waged in Commerce City last night. Apparently the tension that had been boiling on the street for almost a year finally burst. According to witnesses at least 6 different large gangs were involved. Witnesses stated that what initially looked like a mismatched fight ended up being some kind of well-orchestrated ambush and massacre. Police are still trying to identify the bodies to determine what gangs were involved.
In related news, several Biker gangs have left Denver. They were not apparently involved in last night's fighting, but rather watched it. Authorities suspect that they were in town to decide whether or not to merge with one of the vanquished gangs.
Gas mains and gunplay apparently don't mix. The Historic Denver
Museum, on 12th and Pennsylvania exploded during some kind of gunfight last
night. Fire crews are still digging through debris for survivors. Thus far
all the victims seem to be Russian nationalists, most have criminal records
indicating that they are involved with the Russian Mafia. Ian McKlusky,
Denver PD Chief, claims that all of the bodies that have been recovered from
the rubble are suspected members of the Russian mob. There was apparently
some kind of family meeting. According to police investigation, the
mobsters started shooting at each other. One or more shots were responsible
for breaks in the house's gas lines; the ensuing explosion apparently killed
everyone in the house.
In related news, Digicom has announced that the company has accepted the takeover bid of Simon Enterprises. The announcement did not include the final purchase price, but it is assumed to be in the millions. Simon Enterprises has stated that they intend to sell off all profitable subdivisions of the company.
Ticketmaster announced a sale date of March 20, for tickets to a Marilyn Manson concert to be held at Dante's on the 23rd of April.
Much akin to the Taos Mountain phenomenon, residents of the town of Salida report that they have heard whispers of Gregorian chants and almost "celestial" singing echoing through their heads no matter where they go in town. Mormon extremists claim to have recordings of this sound and have stated that "the music is a precursor to the Second Coming of the Lord". Church officials have denied any "official" investigation of the phenomenon.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS The countries that make up the once great Soviet union continue their civil wars and unrest. (OOC: assume that everything East of Germany is in some kind of war similar to the real life news of Yugoslavia.)
WORLD NEWS (as in: Tabloids) Wino in Denver reports that he saw a bunch of critters moshing in the Denver Rail yard right after the explosion. "Well the ka-boom woke me up, and knocked down my house (a small cardboard box) and when I recovered there was this bunch of crazy furry and fanged dudes fighting over a pizza bill. I just wanted to thank them, cuz when they got done working out the bill they left the pizza, it sure was good."
Resident of Villa Grove, Colorado, reports aliens have radiated her water supply. "I went to the sink and pourer me some water, it was right after Judge Judy, and starting to get dark, I looked at the glass and the water was all glowy. I sure wished I hadn't dropped it cause ain't no one believes me"
La Garita Miracle baby continues to amaze. The small Colorado town of La
Garita had little to boast about. Until now. Doctors and Priests alike
continue to be amazed by this little wonder. The midwife who delivered the
baby 7 YEARS AGO swears it was born with a halo. "He had this light shining
from all over him, it's a sign of God."
Well we ran that report back in May of '92, we went back for a follow up and
discovered the impossible... He has not aged since birth. He still weighs
no more than 20 pounds but has mastered walking and talking. This tenacious
little tyke was apparently ignored in spite of these oddities until he grew
a THIRD EYE, and began telling tales of the future. World News reporters
and religious specialists alike are amazed by this little wonder, who can
heal with a touch, and tell biblical tales like an Old Testament theologian.
Important news headlines: The Ferenczy family was killed during a daylight raid by the FBI. They fought back with a variety of automatic weapons. Two were killed in the firefight and one was seriously injured and taken to Swedish Medical Center, but died shortly after arrival. Police have not released any details at this time.
The Prince's Police contacts indicate that someone/thing took control of one of the late night subway trains the first night of the full moon this month. He/She/It then apparently stopped the train, mid tube, and went through the cars killing every passenger. Each passenger was hung from the ceiling of the cars in which they were slain, and all their blood was drained from their bodies. The police have kept the story away from the press, and the train is currently locked down and under heavy guard at an old depot.
The Denver Bomber has been captured. The press has pictures of Duke, a known anarch, being escorted defiantly to jail under heavy guard. Odd thing is this was done in the broad daylight and he didn't seem to bother him.
Someone or a group is causing street violence, we know that the Anarchs are heavily involved, but factions are now fighting each other. If any of you have a information, or are involved please come prepared to discuss it, otherwise lets try and figure out who is doing it.
Two Unknown assailants entered the mansion of the Ferenczy's, assaulted them and burned their haven to the ground. Anyone who has information on that please share. Haven burnings cannot go unpunished.
Who or what is the "Road Runner" and what is he doing in Denver?
Lastly the prince wishes to apologize for his absence at the last game, he had affairs out of town.
Other newsworthy events:
A New Goth club, Dante's, has opened in Aurora, it was built on the site of a recently burned church, and somewhat resembles the previous edifice. The owners of "The Church" a club in Denver, complained initially about the lack of originality of Dante's owners, but since its opening no one has had any complaints. Dante's is huge, and has been throwing free Goth and Alternative concerts. During the concerts there is no cover and an open bar. All local papers and Fanzines have had nothing but complements for this all new, cutting edge facility. The owners cite the brilliance and success of the venture to collaboration and sponsorship of Sun Microsystems, Hot Spots (the company providing the concerts) and a group of partners from out of town. Sun says they intend to use the club and it's diversions to find the cream of this region's crop and hire them into their new 72 acre campus being built in Broomfield.
The Denver Zoo is having another baby animals day. Kids and their parents are invited to come see the offspring of animals from all over the Zoo. The Event, sponsored by Disney will be an all day affair. There is no entry fee and the zoo is expected to be packed. The event includes all areas and all of the animals in the park, with the exception of the great cats.
Summer fatality rate up at the cherry Creek reservoir. Well the police are dragging the resevoir again, not for bank robbers but for drowning victims. In the last month over four people have gone to the reservoir for some summer fun and never returned. The red Cross concerned about safety in the Denver area is offering FREE water safety classes.
Elections are getting
geared up for the Denver city council. There are several new
candidates who make the race look like the proverbial
American melting pot, to date these include: two Russian
American, an Italian American, an American Indian, and three
Asian Americans.
Game 2 -
Goals -
The goal of this gathering is to initiate the process by which the new prince of the city will be chosen. And to see if anyone has information on the odd happenings at previous gatherings, or any of the current news topics.
Background - In the weeks since the last gathering, the following has happened:
Every one of you has felt as if you were being watched at least half your waking hours. No matter what you do, you can't shake the feeling.
In the last four weeks, you have each glimpsed, at least once, obscure individuals with what look like cameras following or watching you.
All investigation into who these individuals are has thus far been unfruitful.
On the bright side, no one has, that they know of, had any physical actions taken against them. Whoever they are, these watchers seem content, for now, to simply watch.
Local news articles -
The Press and the Denver Police are concerned about numerous disappearances of Denver residents. Over the last month, over 30 people from all walks of life have disappeared: medical professionals, financial wizards, computer specialist, amateur & semi-pro athletes have been among the types of people disappearing. There have been no ransom demands, no witnesses, and no obvious reasons at all for these disappearances. The police at this point apparently have no leads. One detective was quoted as saying, "Well, all we really know is that they (the people responsible for the disapperances) must have some taste, because they haven't taken a single lawyer yet..." Anyone having information should contact the Denver police immediately.
Church burnings have hit other states, and now Colorado joins the ranks of the states suffering this sensless crime. Three churches were intentionally burned in the Denver area in the last three weeks. All the fires were set at night by unknown criminals. Anyone having information should contact the Denver police immediately.
Authorities may have to drag the Cherry Creek Reservoir. After a high-speed chase, a bank robber has either made his escape, or drowned in the Reservoir. Police chased the unknown suspect to the reservoir, where he dumped his car. His footprints led them to the water's edge, but the police were unable to find an exit point or any further signs of the suspect. Authorities suspect the subject may have drowned in his escape attempt, after being weighed down by the money he had stolen.
Bullwhackers has called an emergency stockholder's meeting in the face of a takeover attempt of Diefenbacker Industries. Bullwhackers is scrambling to organize their stockholders and raise enough capitol to defen themselves from this hostile takeover bid.
African Baby Animal Day at the
Denver Zoo. Spring has brought lots of new joy to the Denver
Zoo, and the zookeepers want to share it. The exhibit will
feature several endangered babies, including rhions, hyena,
elephants and more. Note: The African Baby Animal Day was to
include a section on the kittens of the great cats. This
portion has been cancelled.
Local news - There is a story that has been
circulated by many Denver tube riders (OOC: Denver has a
subway in this game) of a giant misshapen beast peering at
the riders as they streak past.
Locals in Parker swear that there
is a werewolf among them. Many people claim to have seen a
half-wolf/half-man cavorting, some say dancing, down the
aisles of a local grocery store. None of the store security
cameras picked this up, of course. Police search planes were
unable to find anything in the area beyond the standard
wildlife. Gamblers in Blackhawk insist that their
alcohol-dazzled eyes have witnessed spacecraft in the night
sky.
And a woman, who claimed to have
had sex with Bigfoot and be pregnant with his baby (see
previous issue), has delivered her child. She swears that it
was covered with hair, but the infant has conveniently
disappeared. (Shouldn't the police be investigating a
possible homicide?)
A man, who was stranded without
water when his car broke down in the desert West of the
Rockies, says he owes his life to the RoadRunner. The man
claims he was rescued and sped, at superspeed, to the safety
of a Denver hospital by a six-foot tall cartoon RoadRunner.
Police, of course, suspect mirages and delirium are the most
likely reason for this "sighting", but they have no
explanation for how the man traveled over 100 miles on foot.
