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'''Mid-1800s'''  
'''Mid-1800s'''  
The city remains a minor Camarilla holding, often overlooked due to the greater powers in New Orleans and Mexico City.
 
*The city remains a minor Camarilla holding, often overlooked due to the greater powers in New Orleans and Mexico City.


'''Late 1800s'''  
'''Late 1800s'''  


Bayou Intrigues
*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.
'''1870s–1890s'''


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


Early–Mid 1900s – Industry & Control
*Gangrel and Nosferatu carve out control of bayous, rail hubs, and shanty zones.
1920s–1930s – Oil booms bring prosperity — and danger.


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


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


1950s – A Ventrue Prince, fascinated by mortal influence and control, begins targeting mortal power brokers for Embrace.
'''1920s–1930s'''


1976 – The Embrace of Howard Hughes
*Tremere chantry solidifies influence behind energy conglomerates.
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 Prince at the time begins favoring reclusive industrialists over political manipulators.


In truth, Hughes vanishes from the mortal world and becomes a Kindred recluse, hidden under the Prince’s protection.
'''1950s'''


Whispers within Kindred society suggest Hughes was the intended heir of the Praxis, a Ventrue experiment in creating a “corporate regent.”
*A Ventrue Prince, fascinated by mortal influence and control, begins targeting mortal power brokers for Embrace.


1980s–Early 1990s – Quiet Control
'''1976'''
The Prince rules from the shadows with Hughes and a secretive Primogen Council.


Houston thrives economically and remains unusually stable among Kindred domains.
*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 city becomes a refuge for political exiles from Sabbat-threatened territories.
*In truth, Hughes vanishes from the mortal world and becomes a Kindred recluse, hidden under the Prince’s protection.


October 31, 1993 – The Bayou City Massacre
*Whispers within Kindred society suggest Hughes was the intended heir of the Praxis, a Ventrue experiment in creating a “corporate regent.”
On Halloween Night, the entire Kindred population vanishes in what would be named the Bayou City Massacre.


Elysiums burn.
'''1980s–Early 1990s'''


Havens are found empty, bloodless, or worse—corrupted.
*The Prince rules from the shadows with Hughes and a secretive Primogen Council.


There are no survivors.
*Houston thrives economically and remains unusually stable among Kindred domains.


The Camarilla declares Houston a no-go zone.
*The city becomes a refuge for political exiles from Sabbat-threatened territories.


Rumors abound of infernalism, Sabbat rituals, or even a Gehenna-sign event.
'''October 31, 1993'''


🩸 The Reclamation of Houston (1994–1995)
*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.
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 Camarilla declares Houston a no-go zone.


He is supported by a cadre of trusted Kindred:
*Rumors abound of infernalism, Sabbat rituals, or even a Gehenna-sign event.


Sonja Ashton – Elder of Clan Ventrue


Abraham Creed – Elder of Clan Brujah
'''July 1994'''


Roisin – Ancilla of Clan Gangrel
*Archon Ha-Joon, under orders from Justicar Madame Guil, arrives to investigate the massacre.


Helena – Ancilla of Clan Tremere
*Upon realizing the city is still viable, Ha-Joon declares Praxis.


The Houston Camarilla is reborn.
*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


September 1994 – Political Shifts
*The Houston Camarilla is reborn.
Roisin departs the city, her reasons kept private.


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


Sonja Ashton becomes Ventrue Primogen.
*Roisin departs the city, her reasons kept private.


A Clan Brujah challenge sees:
*Abraham Creed is named Sheriff, charged with defense of the Praxis.


Catherine win the seat of Primogen.
*Sonja Ashton becomes Ventrue Primogen.


She is quickly deposed by Eddie Dubois, who solidifies his control.
*Primogen Ashton and Sheriff Creed aid Prince Ha-Joon in uncovering the culprits of the Bayou City Massacre: The Tal'Mahe'Ra


October 1994 – The Carnival Appears
*A Clan Brujah challenge sees: Catherine win the seat of Primogen.
The Midnight Circus, a supernatural carnival, arrives in Houston.


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 '''


November 1994 – The Exposure
*The Midnight Circus, a supernatural carnival, arrives in Houston.
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.
*It traps Helena, the Seneschal, within one of its attractions.


December 1994 – Retreat and Strategy
*Sonja Ashton is promoted to Seneschal in Helena’s absence.
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.
'''November 1994'''


January 1995 – The Retaliation
*Anya Duchen, a Ventrue neonate, is captured by the Special Affairs Division (SAD).
The Camarilla strikes back.


A series of operations destroy SAD cells operating in and around Houston.
*Under interrogation, she reveals the existence of the Camarilla Praxis in Houston.


Victory is achieved, though at a cost.
'''December 1994'''


The Kindred return to the city.
*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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Coming Soon!!!!!!!!!!
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Also coming soon!
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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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