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=Early 1800s=
=Timeline of Houston=
Founding Nights
 
'''Early 1800s'''
 
*Founding Nights
 
'''Circa 1837'''
 
*Houston is founded. Soon after, Kindred of the Camarilla establish a quiet foothold.


Circa 1837
*A Toreador Prince, name lost to time, declares Praxis over the frontier city.
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
*Clan Ventrue and Tremere arrive to support the fledgling Camarilla presence.
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.
'''Mid-1800s'''


A mysterious Ventrue Elder claims Praxis in the shadows of this chaos. His identity is deliberately erased from public record by the clan.
*The city remains a minor Camarilla holding, often overlooked due to the greater powers in New Orleans and Mexico City.


Early–Mid 1900s – Industry & Control
'''Late 1800s'''
1920s–1930s – Oil booms bring prosperity — and danger.


Tremere chantry solidifies influence behind energy conglomerates.
*Bayou Intrigues


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.
'''1870s–1890s'''


1976 – The Embrace of Howard Hughes
*Houston grows rapidly due to railroads and industry.
Howard Hughes, eccentric billionaire, aviation pioneer, and recluse, is Embraced by the reigning Prince of Houston.


His fatal plane crash is a cover story.
*Gangrel and Nosferatu carve out control of bayous, rail hubs, and shanty zones.


In truth, Hughes vanishes from the mortal world and becomes a Kindred recluse, hidden under the Prince’s protection.
*Conflicts with Anarchs and Sabbat scouts rise and fall with brutal efficiency.


Whispers within Kindred society suggest Hughes was the intended heir of the Praxis, a Ventrue experiment in creating a “corporate regent.”
*A mysterious Ventrue Elder claims Praxis in the shadows of this chaos. His identity is deliberately erased from public record by the clan.


1980s–Early 1990s – Quiet Control
'''1920s–1930s'''
The Prince rules from the shadows with Hughes and a secretive Primogen Council.


Houston thrives economically and remains unusually stable among Kindred domains.
*Tremere chantry solidifies influence behind energy conglomerates.


The city becomes a refuge for political exiles from Sabbat-threatened territories.
*The Prince at the time begins favoring reclusive industrialists over political manipulators.


October 31, 1993 – The Bayou City Massacre
'''1950s'''
On Halloween Night, the entire Kindred population vanishes in what would be named the Bayou City Massacre.


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


Havens are found empty, bloodless, or worse—corrupted.
'''1976'''


There are no survivors.
*Howard Hughes, eccentric billionaire, aviation pioneer, and recluse, is Embraced by the reigning Prince of Houston. His fatal plane crash is a cover story.


The Camarilla declares Houston a no-go zone.
*In truth, Hughes vanishes from the mortal world and becomes a Kindred recluse, hidden under the Prince’s protection.


Rumors abound of infernalism, Sabbat rituals, or even a Gehenna-sign event.
*Whispers within Kindred society suggest Hughes was the intended heir of the Praxis, a Ventrue experiment in creating a “corporate regent.”


🩸 The Reclamation of Houston (1994–1995)
'''1980s–Early 1990s'''
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.
*The Prince rules from the shadows with Hughes and a secretive Primogen Council.


He is supported by a cadre of trusted Kindred:
*Houston thrives economically and remains unusually stable among Kindred domains.


Sonja Ashton – Elder of Clan Ventrue
*The city becomes a refuge for political exiles from Sabbat-threatened territories.


Abraham Creed – Elder of Clan Brujah
'''October 31, 1993'''


Roisin – Ancilla of Clan Gangrel
*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.


Helena – Ancilla of Clan Tremere
*The Camarilla declares Houston a no-go zone.


The Houston Camarilla is reborn.
*Rumors abound of infernalism, Sabbat rituals, or even a Gehenna-sign event.


September 1994 – Political Shifts
Roisin departs the city, her reasons kept private.


Abraham Creed is named Sheriff, charged with defense of the Praxis.
'''July 1994'''


Sonja Ashton becomes Ventrue Primogen.
*Archon Ha-Joon, under orders from Justicar Madame Guil, arrives to investigate the massacre.


A Clan Brujah challenge sees:
*Upon realizing the city is still viable, Ha-Joon declares Praxis.


Catherine win the seat of Primogen.
*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


She is quickly deposed by Eddie Dubois, who solidifies his control.
*The Houston Camarilla is reborn.


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


It traps Helena, the Seneschal, within one of its attractions.
*Roisin departs the city, her reasons kept private.


Sonja Ashton is promoted to Seneschal in Helena’s absence.
*Abraham Creed is named Sheriff, charged with defense of the Praxis.


November 1994 – The Exposure
*Sonja Ashton becomes Ventrue Primogen.
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.
*Primogen Ashton and Sheriff Creed aid Prince Ha-Joon in uncovering the culprits of the Bayou City Massacre: The Tal'Mahe'Ra


December 1994 – Retreat and Strategy
*A Clan Brujah challenge sees: Catherine win the seat of Primogen.
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.
*She is quickly deposed by Eddie Dubois, who solidifies his control.


January 1995 – The Retaliation
'''October 1994 '''
The Camarilla strikes back.


A series of operations destroy SAD cells operating in and around Houston.
*The Midnight Circus, a supernatural carnival, arrives in Houston.


Victory is achieved, though at a cost.
*It traps Helena, the Seneschal, within one of its attractions.


The Kindred return to the city.
*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.
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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