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Season 1

The story starts with Justin and Clayton (I think I’m English) Edwards meeting in front of Hagel's Bar one Friday night. Before the two can enter the bar an old man runs past followed by two men. What they do not know is that the man is also being followed by Lazarus. The old man is killed by the two men who themselves meet an early demise at the hands of the mages.

The old man is one John Astor head of the history department at Jacksonville University. In is possession are several items: a key wrapped in an ancient piece of parchment (the parchment has Hebrew and Arabic writing on it), a picture of an attractive woman in front of a business called Danse Mac…, and a note on Jax University stationary "The rings of Abalaine Canterbury, Giles field, Kent.

Wizards and Vampires in the Sunshine State

BP Grunny, friend of Justin and Clayton, and a mage to boot, recommends that the group go to a friend named Julio Bolivar. Bolivar translates the writing and explains that it is in a code that was in common use in the 16th century. The text is about the Book of Vazygiel. Abalaine of Kent was a so-called wizard who was obsessed with finding three rings or keys. Unknown to the rest of the group, Lazarus has been asked by the prince of Jacksonville to recovering the ring. In true Ventrue fashion he keeps this to himself.  Bolivar suggests that the group learn more about John Astor and why he was killed for the ring.

Just Turn it into Jell-O or Something (last time Storyteller gives a player advise)

The group goes to Astor's office at the university.  Here, the first use of the mighty Jell-O powers is used to destroy a locked door lock. Surviving a near encounter with an elderly, unarmed security guard and the vampires suggestion that they jump out the window, they head out to follow up what they have learned. Through information found in Astor’s office, the group has learned that Astor has a niece named Deirdre O'Leary who owns and operates the Danse Macabre. At the club the group encounters an annoying ass of a vampire (William Wince), and befriends Deirdre.

Some more clue club work at Astor’s house and the group finds out that an identical ring is on display at the Chicago Museum of Natural History.  Upon reporting to Grunny, they learn that the Council has asked Justin and Clayton to retrieve the ring. It seems that they are the key to finding and opening the dread Book of Vazygiel.

When Museums Attack

It is decided that the group will break into the museum after hours and steal the ring. What they do not know is that the museum is haunted by Miss Abercrombie. After shooting their way through most of the museum (or shooting up most of the museum - point of view thing) they placate the ghost and recover the ring.

An American Mage in London

Following up clues about Abalaine, the intrepid adventurers next go to England. Upon arrival they are involved in a car chase which result in the destruction of a cab (thus beginning the trend of destroying at least one vehicle per game). After a nasty gun fight that leaves a small store and part of a warehouse destroyed, the group manages to get to Kent by hiding from the police and stealing a delivery truck with out too many problems.

Something Furry This Way Comes

Upon arriving in town, the group learns that there have been several violent murders (as opposed to non-violent murders? Oh well...) Circumstances point to a werewolf (those superstitious Britts and gullible players). The killer turns out to be a veterinarian with some real issues. Fortunately the gang shoots said faux-wolf some 30 times. Bad guy problem solved. After some digging around (literally) in a cursed field, the party recovers a third ring. They also encounter the enigmatic Mr. Winter (oooh, foreshadowing).

Welcome Back

Upon return from England, the group decides to place one of the rings in the possession of a group of werewolves that reside in Central Park in New York. This results in one of the rings in the possession of Sanyn Bertrand, one with the wolves, and another in the possession of the party. So much for anyone opening the book.

Party Like It's 1999

Several things have happened while the group has been planet trotting. BP Grunny has been killed and the Rum Casket burned to the ground. Calyton’s lab had been ransacked, and Lazarus' financial ventures ruined. Justin also informs the group that a contract has been placed on the group. In the news are reports that people are disappearing around the docks.

The good news is that Lazarus has been invited to the governor’s Christmas ball. Justin leaves on assignment (had to kill the president of Chile with a spoon). This leaves Lazarus and Clayton to go to the ball.

At the ball, Lazarus is introduced to Kindred society and the power play for prince between Bertrand and Wallace Rack, and Rack's supporters Ann Fortani, and Evylin. He is also introduced to Bain Mathis and Carlos Montoya. Fun was had by all, and Clayton manages to attract the attention of Ann, run Clayton run.

Another Car Goes to the Junkyard in the Sky

On the journey home, the gang is stopped by a police car. Unfortunately the police are Darkbanders (half demon things). After a shootout involving some very large caliber hand guns, including Clayton shooting "through the car", and Dredd pulling out a small arsenal out of the trunk of the limo. The evidence of the fight is cleaned up and the gang heads back to Elinore Plantation. Oh, and yes the patrol cruiser is thoroughly messed up.

It is around this point that Lazarus start to rethink his position on handguns. And Clayton moves into Elinore Mansion and sets up a new workshop where he can work on the infamous Delorean.

The group recalls that John Astor had a note that mentioned being "employed" by a Cuban named Montoya. They realize that Montoya had Astor killed. It is also learned that a reporter was researching the disappearances at the docks.  Research revels that the reporter believed Montoya was involved and has linked him with several drug cartels in Miami. Deciding to check Montoya and the docks out, Lazarus and Clayton head out to Montoya's warehouse taking along Dredd for backup.

One Shot One Kill, Many Shots Many Killed

A simple recon mission turns into a slaughter as Clayton and Lazarus shoot up the warehouse, drop grenades on people and assassinate a bunch of Darkbanders. They also learn of the link between Phillip Tarrin, and Carlos Montoya. The Darkbanders are kidnapping people in the docks area and “shipping” them to the Tarrin funeral home.

A Sub-basement in Florida?

Lazarus and Clayton go to the funeral home and discover a series of implausible underground facilities guarded by well-armed Darkbanders and a mist golem. The kidnapped victims are saved, the golem is destroyed and evidence of Tarrin’s diablerie is found.

So, This is What Happened to Jason and His Fleece when Medea Found Out

Evylin asks Justin and Clayton to do a small favor for her. They are to follow an individual named Johnny Perrone around and record his activities. It is believed that he is a messenger for Sannyn Bertrand. He is supposable a repair man. Also of interest is that acts of violence have been increasing lately. Bolivar informs the duo that something may be behind the trouble.

While the handyman seems to be a waste of time, it is learned that an evil spirit is behind the violent surge of late. There is an exhibition of bronze age Greek relics on display at the museum including the fabled Ring of Medea. The ring itself is cursed and acts as a focus of a revenge spirit. The ring feeds off of the life force of the wearer and the spirit awakens when the wearer sleeps.  The problem is that ring and several other artifacts have recently been stolen by art thieves.

Flash It Bubba

The rest of the night is spent with Justin and Clayton chasing the spirit around resulting in yet another destroyed vehicle. Through trial and error it is learned that concentrated light disperses the spirit. Visualize two guys barreling around town in a smashed up car shinning spotlights at everything.

Tape, Lies, and  More Tape

After a partially useful trip to the museum, some research and luck leads the demented duo to the home of one of the thieves. There they find that one of the thieves girlfriend has the ring. Some minor violence and duck tape and the ring is in the hands of the good guys.

Enter the Talinsaria

Nothing like being ambushed by a guy in full body armor with more guns that an NRA club. Yet another car is shot up and the bad guy is wounded and retreats. Thinking that things are over, Clayton and Justin return to Elinore Mansion in an “acquired” vehicle that self terminates upon their arrival. Bad guy assassin shows up at the house, and is killed but not before the kitchen is destroyed. Oops.

Kindred Kick Ass

Hanging out at the Danse Macabre, Justin and Clayton are later invited to meet with Evylin and Wallace Rack at an art show. At the event, the duo are introduced to Dr Trosseus and Justin meets Rack, Evylin, and Ann Fortanni. Ann continues her flirting with Clayton (or is she just looking for something to bite?) While at the event, William Wince accuses Evylin of breaking the Masquerade by involving Justin and Clayton in the affairs of the kindred. Rack takes on her defense and the group leaves for the evening.

As they leave the building one thing is obvious, the streets are deserted. Ambush. The kindred vamp out and slaughter the attackers much to the amazement of Justin and Clayton. Nothing like a petite blonde women ripping a parking meter out of the sidewalk and throwing it through a person.

Do We Have to Go?

The duo are summoned to the penthouse of Sannyn Bertrand and reluctantly go. After some kindred politics, Evylin is absolved of her accusation. (Seems that William Wince in involving Justin and Clayton in the accusation resulted in himself breaking the masquerade.) Justin and Clayton are then forced to swear to uphold the Masquerade in return for their lives and possible services. This is also the first time that Justin makes his clothing repellent to projectiles.

What is That and Winter What

A nosferatu named Rain informs Justin and Clayton that a Lasombra named Ashura has Bertrand under her control and that she has been working with Tarrin. With the help of Bolivar it is learned that the Book Of Vazygiel contains the rites to summon Angra Manu and Wintrusnacht. Wintrunacht is the term used to describe returning the world to a time of elemental evil (oops, wrong game), eternal night, where demons will be free to walk the earth, with Angra Manu at their head (Angra Mainyu – Zoroastrian in origin, translation: angry spirit, model of the Judeo/Christian Devil – yikes Shaggy!)

Obligatory Evil Prophecy Thingy

“Then shall they call forth the night and stricken the land with the torment of Demeter. All shall wail as their souls are consumed and the dark ones shall walk again. This will be the time of the end of man and the start of the age of Angra Mainyu” - Letters of Barinikles, letter 23, verse 12

Toys

In return for their help, Justin and Clayton are given two gifts from Rack, a mobius ring that is a ring and an unusual notebook.  Thank you Santa Jeff.

New Freak Enters the Fold

A new mage is introduced to the group, and eccentric hermitic with a boom stick. He apparently is not afraid of paradox and answers to just about any name. HeyYou works for now.

Enter the Piper

Oh, the Piper. The most dangerous adversary to date. All of the mages have been feeling weak lately and are plaque with dreams of strange music. It seems that the Piper (tall albino in a red suit with a pan pipe) feeds off of the energy of mages, children, and the innocent. The group survives its first encounter with the entity know as the Piper (insert evil laughter – oooh foreshadowing). Even knowing its’ weaknesses (light to blind, fire to burn, bells to freeze) it still manages to kick ass and defy the laws of physics – sorry Clayton. It is finally banished by Bolivar – for now. Nothing like an all out assault resulting in an all out retreat. And yes, another car was totaled.

That Damned Knife

The group goes to the Danse Macabre and is given a knife by Rack. It radiates a sinister aura and Bolivar refuses to touch it. He does however know of someone who may know what it is. On one side it has a Latin inscription that reads “Key of Kretch” and on the other “Bale of Rhomanana”. NOTE: the whole time Anne plays footsy with Clayton.

Hanging Out With Bolivar

The group learns of some strange things happening in Upalaca Springs, a small town in central Florida. It seems that children are growing very weak from a mysterious blood disorder. Scooby gang to the rescue.

More Cars Die

On the way to their car, the group is ambushed by gunman in the parking lot. More cars are destroyed and the whole thing turns into a Quentin Tarantino meets Sabrina the Teenage Witch movie.

Lorilli Lane and Her Feeding Habits

The problem turns out to be a vampire, which results in a freaky car chase through town and country, and answers the questions of what happens when you shoot a vampire a few hundred times.

Penthouse Goes Boom

Bolivar has a friend name John LeForrs who may know about the knife. He is a sleeper occultist and is an expert of ancient weapons and “cursed” items. He is also rumored to be a member of the Salamasca, an order of occult researchers. Oops, LeForrs is taken by the technocracy before the gang can get to him. Talax, a gargoyle, helps the Gang find him and a rescue mission results in a confusing shootout in a penthouse (needed miniatures big time). Lazarus kicks ass, Justin takes out some black helicopters and gets blown up, Clayton turns a grenade into Jell-O, and HeyYou shoots his 50 caliber walking stick of doom. Bad news, LeForrs is taken away by a Hit Mark. Also, another kitchen is destroyed. That makes two.

Things to do in Denver When You’re Dead, Alive, Whatever

The group learns that Tarrin recently purchased a book titled Rites of Mammon on Ebay. Luckily it is still in transit. Some magical finagling and the book is re-routed. Anything Tarrin wants can’t be good. It is also learned that LeForrs has been taken to Denver. Too the rescue. Once there, Lazarus is beat up by a slayer, a car chase ensues and yes more cars are banged up. Slayers rule!

Misty Mountain Way

Investigations reveal that a man matching the appearance of LeForrs was taken away in a car with government plates. There are also rumors of a facility on Mount Kline. On the way to the believed technocracy base the vehicle breaks down. Since Justin was driving, he is blamed, darned euthanitos. Oh and did I mention it is starting to snow.

Cry Havoc and Let Slip the Cyber Dogs of War

The group heads up the mountain following a barely used road. Suddenly they are under attack by large fire-breathing wolves. The vampire not liking the idea of fire does a major assist in helping Justin and Clayton kill the lupus.

I Just Work Here

The gang arrives at the entrance to the base and after much planning they decide to go with the first suggestion and let the Vampire con their way in. BTW, the poor private is now in Lazarus’ employment so to speak.

The party manages to be mostly quiet and sneaky and kills only a few soldiers and manages to sneak past a level of computer geeks. Behind locked door marked manager, they find a secret elevator. After a few traps, and some men in black armed with some kinda energy weapon, and homing grenades, they manage to free the prisoner, blow up the kitchen (number 3 for those keeping a count), and destroy the whole bottom floor of the base.  (Along with a third or fourth black helicopter.)

Death of a Suburban

Getting out of Denver proved difficult with a roadblock at the airport. Through some timely magic a police car was disabled and the gang managed to get out of Denver by driving. On the trip home, they encountered more men in black which leads to a chase down an old mountain road. Unfortunately for the MIBs, something grabbed their truck, and killed them. Just as the gang thought they were safe, their car breaks down near a small Colorado town in the middle of nowhere.

Hey Sheriff, Where is Aunt B?

Luckily for our stranded group, the local sheriff shows up and tells them where to get their car fixed and even suggest a local bred and breakfast to stay at. They are also warned about bear attacks and advised to stay inside at night.  While Clayton and Lazarus discuss stealing a car and getting the heck away the area, Justin decides to go investigate what happened to the suburban and the men in black.

Interview With a Tree

A nice distance from town, Justin notices something in the woods. It is a clear cold night and there is no traffic on the two-lane road, just a mage trying to talk to, well, something. After magic and conversation fail, he has a tree thrown at him. Suddenly realizing that he is all alone, he quickly heads for town.

Double Double Toil and Trouble Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble

After some field work, it turns out that the two little old ladies that are running the bred and breakfast are mages of the Verbena variety. In order to drive off a lumber company, they summoned a nature spirit to drive off the workers. Unfortunately it worked a little too well, and now the spirit is attacking travelers and townsfolk at night. The sisters ask the group to help (after a show of power resulting in one angry vampire) by killing the creature for them. To accomplish this task they are given two wooden daggers.

What B and B?

The group manages to dispatch the spirit and get back into town just as the Technocracy arrive. They run into a friendly new Vampire, steal a car, and escape the area. The only problem, the Bread and Breakfast is gone, along with their gear and a person or two. Oops.

You Get the Gas, I Got it Last Time