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==Early 1800s== – Founding Nights
=Timeline of Houston=
Circa 1837 – Houston is founded. Soon after, Kindred of the Camarilla establish a quiet foothold.
 
'''Early 1800s'''
 
*Founding Nights
 
'''Circa 1837'''
 
*Houston is founded. Soon after, Kindred of the Camarilla establish a quiet foothold.
 
*A Toreador Prince, name lost to time, declares Praxis over the frontier city.
 
*Clan Ventrue and Tremere arrive to support the fledgling Camarilla presence.
 
 
'''Mid-1800s'''
 
*The city remains a minor Camarilla holding, often overlooked due to the greater powers in New Orleans and Mexico City.
 
'''Late 1800s'''
 
*Bayou Intrigues
 
 
'''1870s–1890s'''


A Toreador Prince, name lost to time, declares Praxis over the frontier city.
*Houston grows rapidly due to railroads and industry.


Clan Ventrue and Tremere arrive to support the fledgling Camarilla presence.
*Gangrel and Nosferatu carve out control of bayous, rail hubs, and shanty zones.


Mid-1800s – The city remains a minor Camarilla holding, often overlooked due to the greater powers in New Orleans and Mexico City.
*Conflicts with Anarchs and Sabbat scouts rise and fall with brutal efficiency.


Late 1800s – Bayou Intrigues
*A mysterious Ventrue Elder claims Praxis in the shadows of this chaos. His identity is deliberately erased from public record by the clan.
1870s–1890s – Houston grows rapidly due to railroads and industry.


Gangrel and Nosferatu carve out control of bayous, rail hubs, and shanty zones.
'''1920s–1930s'''


Conflicts with Anarchs and Sabbat scouts rise and fall with brutal efficiency.
*Tremere chantry solidifies influence behind energy conglomerates.


A mysterious Ventrue Elder claims Praxis in the shadows of this chaos. His identity is deliberately erased from public record by the clan.
*The Prince at the time begins favoring reclusive industrialists over political manipulators.


Early–Mid 1900s – Industry & Control
'''1950s'''
1920s–1930s – Oil booms bring prosperity — and danger.


Tremere chantry solidifies influence behind energy conglomerates.
*A Ventrue Prince, fascinated by mortal influence and control, begins targeting mortal power brokers for Embrace.


The Prince at the time begins favoring reclusive industrialists over political manipulators.
'''1976'''


1950s – A Ventrue Prince, fascinated by mortal influence and control, begins targeting mortal power brokers for Embrace.
*Howard Hughes, eccentric billionaire, aviation pioneer, and recluse, is Embraced by the reigning Prince of Houston. His fatal plane crash is a cover story.


1976 – The Embrace of Howard Hughes
*In truth, Hughes vanishes from the mortal world and becomes a Kindred recluse, hidden under the Prince’s protection.
Howard Hughes, eccentric billionaire, aviation pioneer, and recluse, is Embraced by the reigning Prince of Houston.


His fatal plane crash is a cover story.
*Whispers within Kindred society suggest Hughes was the intended heir of the Praxis, a Ventrue experiment in creating a “corporate regent.”


In truth, Hughes vanishes from the mortal world and becomes a Kindred recluse, hidden under the Prince’s protection.
'''1980s–Early 1990s'''


Whispers within Kindred society suggest Hughes was the intended heir of the Praxis, a Ventrue experiment in creating a “corporate regent.”
*The Prince rules from the shadows with Hughes and a secretive Primogen Council.


1980s–Early 1990s – Quiet Control
*Houston thrives economically and remains unusually stable among Kindred domains.
The Prince rules from the shadows with Hughes and a secretive Primogen Council.


Houston thrives economically and remains unusually stable among Kindred domains.
*The city becomes a refuge for political exiles from Sabbat-threatened territories.


The city becomes a refuge for political exiles from Sabbat-threatened territories.
'''October 31, 1993'''


October 31, 1993 – The Bayou City Massacre
*On Halloween Night, the entire Kindred population vanishes in what would be named the Bayou City Massacre. Elysiums burn. Havens are found empty, bloodless, or worse—corrupted. There are no survivors.
On Halloween Night, the entire Kindred population vanishes in what would be named the Bayou City Massacre.


Elysiums burn.
*The Camarilla declares Houston a no-go zone.


Havens are found empty, bloodless, or worse—corrupted.
*Rumors abound of infernalism, Sabbat rituals, or even a Gehenna-sign event.


There are no survivors.


The Camarilla declares Houston a no-go zone.
'''July 1994'''


Rumors abound of infernalism, Sabbat rituals, or even a Gehenna-sign event.
*Archon Ha-Joon, under orders from Justicar Madame Guil, arrives to investigate the massacre.


🩸 The Reclamation of Houston (1994–1995)
*Upon realizing the city is still viable, Ha-Joon declares Praxis.
July 1994 – The Return
Archon Ha-Joon, under orders from Justicar Madame Guil, arrives to investigate the massacre.


Upon realizing the city is still viable, Ha-Joon declares Praxis.
*He is supported by a cadre of trusted Kindred: Sonja Ashton – Elder of Clan Ventrue;  Abraham Creed – Elder of Clan Brujah;  Roisin – Ancilla of Clan Gangrel; Helena – Ancilla of Clan Tremere


He is supported by a cadre of trusted Kindred:
*The Houston Camarilla is reborn.


Sonja Ashton – Elder of Clan Ventrue
'''September 1994'''


Abraham Creed – Elder of Clan Brujah
*Roisin departs the city, her reasons kept private.


Roisin – Ancilla of Clan Gangrel
*Abraham Creed is named Sheriff, charged with defense of the Praxis.


Helena – Ancilla of Clan Tremere
*Sonja Ashton becomes Ventrue Primogen.


The Houston Camarilla is reborn.
*Primogen Ashton and Sheriff Creed aid Prince Ha-Joon in uncovering the culprits of the Bayou City Massacre: The Tal'Mahe'Ra


September 1994 – Political Shifts
*A Clan Brujah challenge sees: Catherine win the seat of Primogen.
Roisin departs the city, her reasons kept private.


Abraham Creed is named Sheriff, charged with defense of the Praxis.
*She is quickly deposed by Eddie Dubois, who solidifies his control.


Sonja Ashton becomes Ventrue Primogen.
'''October 1994 '''


A Clan Brujah challenge sees:
*The Midnight Circus, a supernatural carnival, arrives in Houston.


Catherine win the seat of Primogen.
*It traps Helena, the Seneschal, within one of its attractions.


She is quickly deposed by Eddie Dubois, who solidifies his control.
*Sonja Ashton is promoted to Seneschal in Helena’s absence.


October 1994 – The Carnival Appears
'''November 1994'''
The Midnight Circus, a supernatural carnival, arrives in Houston.


It traps Helena, the Seneschal, within one of its attractions.
*Anya Duchen, a Ventrue neonate, is captured by the Special Affairs Division (SAD).


Sonja Ashton is promoted to Seneschal in Helena’s absence.
*Under interrogation, she reveals the existence of the Camarilla Praxis in Houston.


November 1994 – The Exposure
'''December 1994'''
Anya Duchen, a Ventrue neonate, is captured by the Special Affairs Division (SAD).


Under interrogation, she reveals the existence of the Camarilla Praxis in Houston.
*Prince Ha-Joon withdraws the Kindred to a fortified villa outside Houston.


December 1994 – Retreat and Strategy
*There, he offers shelter and protection to newly arrived Giovanni, whose talents are deemed useful.
Prince Ha-Joon withdraws the Kindred to a fortified villa outside Houston.


There, he offers shelter and protection to newly arrived Giovanni, whose talents are deemed useful.
'''January 1995'''


January 1995 – The Retaliation
*The Camarilla strikes back.
The Camarilla strikes back.


A series of operations destroy SAD cells operating in and around Houston.
*A series of operations destroy SAD cells operating in and around Houston.


Victory is achieved, though at a cost.
*Victory is achieved, though at a cost.


The Kindred return to the city.
*The Kindred return to the city.


Life, unlife, and the Masquerade return to a fragile state of normalcy.
Life, unlife, and the Masquerade return to a fragile state of normalcy.
'''April 1995'''
*The Sabbat, now with their Archbishop Silas Tivel, makes their presence known in the southern Parts of Houston.
*The Sabbat seeks the eradication of the Anarchs.
*The Camarilla intervenes and saves a few Anarchs who have pledged their alliance after being offered Protection and Sanctuary from the Sabbat. During this, the Archbishop uses the Camarilla intervention as an excuse to dispose of their previous treaty.
''' May 1995'''
*The Prince disbands the Primogen Council until the Clans can unify themselves and awaits for leaders to emerge
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COMING SOON!!!!!!!!!!
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<tab name=Plots>
Coming Soon!!!!!!!!!!
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<tab name="Camarilla/Event Logs">
Also coming soon!
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<tab name="Character Creation">
Here is a brief guide as to what we are accepting:
Clans:
All Camarilla Core Clans
Ages:
Neonates are openly accepted. <br>> Ancilla & Elders are only with Staff Concept Approval.
Generation:
8th & 9th - Soft Closed (Only with Staff approval)
Starting  XP:
All Neonates are given 75 Starting Xp
Ancilla are given 150xp
Elders - See Staff
Incentive XP:
Please ask Sephiroth, Headcrab or Chaos to inquire as to what clans may be granted incentive XP
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== Backgrounds ==
The following link will link to where we have our House Ruled Backgrounds and their uses.
Please click [[Kindred Influence|here]] for more information


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Latest revision as of 22:56, 11 June 2025


Timeline of Houston

Early 1800s

  • Founding Nights

Circa 1837

  • Houston is founded. Soon after, Kindred of the Camarilla establish a quiet foothold.
  • A Toreador Prince, name lost to time, declares Praxis over the frontier city.
  • Clan Ventrue and Tremere arrive to support the fledgling Camarilla presence.


Mid-1800s

  • The city remains a minor Camarilla holding, often overlooked due to the greater powers in New Orleans and Mexico City.

Late 1800s

  • Bayou Intrigues


1870s–1890s

  • Houston grows rapidly due to railroads and industry.
  • Gangrel and Nosferatu carve out control of bayous, rail hubs, and shanty zones.
  • Conflicts with Anarchs and Sabbat scouts rise and fall with brutal efficiency.
  • A mysterious Ventrue Elder claims Praxis in the shadows of this chaos. His identity is deliberately erased from public record by the clan.

1920s–1930s

  • Tremere chantry solidifies influence behind energy conglomerates.
  • The Prince at the time begins favoring reclusive industrialists over political manipulators.

1950s

  • A Ventrue Prince, fascinated by mortal influence and control, begins targeting mortal power brokers for Embrace.

1976

  • Howard Hughes, eccentric billionaire, aviation pioneer, and recluse, is Embraced by the reigning Prince of Houston. His fatal plane crash is a cover story.
  • In truth, Hughes vanishes from the mortal world and becomes a Kindred recluse, hidden under the Prince’s protection.
  • Whispers within Kindred society suggest Hughes was the intended heir of the Praxis, a Ventrue experiment in creating a “corporate regent.”

1980s–Early 1990s

  • The Prince rules from the shadows with Hughes and a secretive Primogen Council.
  • Houston thrives economically and remains unusually stable among Kindred domains.
  • The city becomes a refuge for political exiles from Sabbat-threatened territories.

October 31, 1993

  • On Halloween Night, the entire Kindred population vanishes in what would be named the Bayou City Massacre. Elysiums burn. Havens are found empty, bloodless, or worse—corrupted. There are no survivors.
  • The Camarilla declares Houston a no-go zone.
  • Rumors abound of infernalism, Sabbat rituals, or even a Gehenna-sign event.


July 1994

  • Archon Ha-Joon, under orders from Justicar Madame Guil, arrives to investigate the massacre.
  • Upon realizing the city is still viable, Ha-Joon declares Praxis.
  • He is supported by a cadre of trusted Kindred: Sonja Ashton – Elder of Clan Ventrue; Abraham Creed – Elder of Clan Brujah; Roisin – Ancilla of Clan Gangrel; Helena – Ancilla of Clan Tremere
  • The Houston Camarilla is reborn.

September 1994

  • Roisin departs the city, her reasons kept private.
  • Abraham Creed is named Sheriff, charged with defense of the Praxis.
  • Sonja Ashton becomes Ventrue Primogen.
  • Primogen Ashton and Sheriff Creed aid Prince Ha-Joon in uncovering the culprits of the Bayou City Massacre: The Tal'Mahe'Ra
  • A Clan Brujah challenge sees: Catherine win the seat of Primogen.
  • She is quickly deposed by Eddie Dubois, who solidifies his control.

October 1994

  • The Midnight Circus, a supernatural carnival, arrives in Houston.
  • It traps Helena, the Seneschal, within one of its attractions.
  • Sonja Ashton is promoted to Seneschal in Helena’s absence.

November 1994

  • Anya Duchen, a Ventrue neonate, is captured by the Special Affairs Division (SAD).
  • Under interrogation, she reveals the existence of the Camarilla Praxis in Houston.

December 1994

  • Prince Ha-Joon withdraws the Kindred to a fortified villa outside Houston.
  • There, he offers shelter and protection to newly arrived Giovanni, whose talents are deemed useful.

January 1995

  • The Camarilla strikes back.
  • A series of operations destroy SAD cells operating in and around Houston.
  • Victory is achieved, though at a cost.
  • The Kindred return to the city.

Life, unlife, and the Masquerade return to a fragile state of normalcy.

April 1995

  • The Sabbat, now with their Archbishop Silas Tivel, makes their presence known in the southern Parts of Houston.
  • The Sabbat seeks the eradication of the Anarchs.
  • The Camarilla intervenes and saves a few Anarchs who have pledged their alliance after being offered Protection and Sanctuary from the Sabbat. During this, the Archbishop uses the Camarilla intervention as an excuse to dispose of their previous treaty.

May 1995

  • The Prince disbands the Primogen Council until the Clans can unify themselves and awaits for leaders to emerge

COMING SOON!!!!!!!!!!


Coming Soon!!!!!!!!!!


Also coming soon!


Here is a brief guide as to what we are accepting:

Clans:

All Camarilla Core Clans

Ages:

Neonates are openly accepted.
> Ancilla & Elders are only with Staff Concept Approval.

Generation:

8th & 9th - Soft Closed (Only with Staff approval)

Starting XP:

All Neonates are given 75 Starting Xp

Ancilla are given 150xp

Elders - See Staff

Incentive XP:

Please ask Sephiroth, Headcrab or Chaos to inquire as to what clans may be granted incentive XP


Backgrounds

The following link will link to where we have our House Ruled Backgrounds and their uses.

Please click here for more information

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