Weekly News 1
Written by the Storyteller
This week, on KCRA news! A sweeping wave of New Year’s Eve violence rocked the city, as rival gangs engaged in a fiery feud in Sacramento’s historic district. Responding to this violence, over three hundred protestors gathered around the Crocker Art Museum, where a teenage girl had been killed as a result of gang violence. The protestors demanded a swifter, more firm police response to crack down on violent criminals throughout the Sacramento area.
In other news, new plans to excavate and develop the area around Sutter’s Fort Historical Park are in action. The historic park has been closed to the public for months, citing the need for renovations. A representative of the construction team has the following details to share:
“We’re excited to start working on some development in the area. I think the park has needed some renovations for a while now. We’re working carefully with the owners of the park so that everything runs smoothly.”
Finally, history comes to life as people report discovering buried relics in their own backyards! From baskets, to arrowheads, to old clothing, historians have identified these relics as belonging to the Nisenan people, before the settlement of the Central Valley. The curator of the Sacramento History Museum urges anyone who comes across these artifacts to handle them with care, and if possible, surrender them to the museum so they may be safely preserved.
Party of Your Life
Written by Calimastia’s player
Article written by Karin Saur II
Exciting news coming out of Sacramento State University today, as it’s been announced that internationally acclaimed influencer Holly Zantosa has chosen to attend the otherwise fairly small state school. Zantosa, who has over 15 million followers across platforms, had this to say “Well, you know, I visited Sacramento once when I was younger, and really liked it, so, like, I totally had to come here, get me?“. Already, Zantosa has pledged to liven up the so called “Dead” campus with her party girl lifestyle that led to her rise to fame (throwing high school parties in her families large mansion in Annapolis Maryland and across the eastern seaboard in her teen years). This has led to numerous concerns from locals, who worry that influxes of students and worse, lavish drop dead parties, might impact community safety and peace. One local, who chose to remain unnamed, said: “We’re just wanting all of our kids to be safe. And to get a good night’s sleep”. Zantosa’s PR team declined any chance to comment, with her first enrollment date being tomorrow.
Laboratory Violence Sparks Investigation
Written by Calimastia’s player
Article by Daan Dutch.
Earlier this week, a blood work laboratory in midtown Sacramento reported a break in, where several technicians were assaulted, with one killed. Though a full list of stolen items has not been publicly reported, such a list has been disclosed to law enforcement, with lead detective Alex Stone declining to comment on the investigation’s current status. The Mercury Labs blood work facility has served the local Sacramento community for going on two decades, and it’s clientele will be forced to find alternative sites for their needed work while the facility is prepared. Lead Doctor Mercurio West had this to say: “We’re just devestated by this act of violence, and hope to reopen to the community as soon as possible”. No culprit has currently been charged, with it being suspected to be a one man job.
Giovanni Gala Invitation
Written by the Storyteller
A widespread invitation, displayed on the SchreckMobile page of Ernesto Giovanni, reads as follows: “To all this city’s Kindred. Even in the midst of senseless war, there is room for peace. For one evening, I invite all Kindred, regardless of sect or clan, to partake in the festivities of my gala. All pleasures and all provisions shall be available for you to partake in, so long as you come unarmed and in good faith. My gala shall fall upon Sunday the 15th, at the Giovanni estate. Any troublemakers will be swiftly and thoroughly dealt with. Be on your best behavior, Sacramento.”
Mysterious Murders Stoke Serial Killer Rumors
Written by Calimastia’s player
Article written by Marina Dorek
Violence continues to ravage the streets of Sacramento, as four residents of our great city have been found dead within the past week, all of which being individuals with ties to local industry and even government. Paul Brown (34), Mark Thomas (57), Sally Baker (62), and Maria Faux (49), all were found dead disconnected from each other, each appearing to be mauled, but with an autopsy unable to determine the exact cause of death. At first believed to be isolated incidents of animal attacks or similar, what connected these attacks were samples of alligator skin found at each scene, leading police to at first believe that perhaps an exotic pet had escaped…before the samples were revealed to each be inscribed with initials of K.Y.
Currently police are accepting any and all leads, and decline to comment on rumors of a serial killer stalking Sacramento’s streets. Those with information are directed to call the non emergency line, and in this humble reporters opinion, avoid brakish water.
(Anyone with Camarilla or Anarch status of 1 or higher would recognize those names as ghouls, their domitors being the Toreador Primogen, the Prince, Olive Cline, and Javier, in that order)
Holly Zantosa Attempted Kidnapping Causes Resurgence of Security
Written by Calimastia’s player
Article by Karin Saur II {This article has been taken down pending legal action from multiple sources, it will be unsealed when litigation ends. Holly Zantosa’s instagram has been strangely quiet, and a large quantity of her party going friends have had their accounts deleted}
Graffiti Defaces Historical Neighborhood
Written by Calimastia’s player
Article by Oliver Haas
*Sacramento is a historical city, with a rich history, and we’re lucky enough that many of our historical sites and buildings have been preserved and kept in good condition over the years. However, it would seem some vandals have other plans, as numerous notorious buildings, such as the Sacramento History Museum, the Museum at Sutter Park, among others, have been tagged by a new graffiti artist that the police had dubbed S.O.C, based on the signature at the bottom of the piece. The art itself seems to be depicting various medieval battles, along with imagery that the police believe match scenes from various mythological sources from the Middle East.
Investigation is pending, with the S.C.P.D promising to to seek the highest possible penalties for the one responsible.*
To the eyes of the Banu Haqim, as they either see the coverage or even see the images themselves, the deduction is obvious. An old method of communication, passed down from their sires sires, so much so that it lays within their blood (so that even Jackal understands their meaning, in a perhaps disturbing revelation). Old Glyphs of the Children of Haqim, communicated through visual imagery, as in the old days of the roving Mountain of Almut. This code is rarely used today. Yet here it is, tagged onto buildings in Sacramento California. The message reads: “Sacramento. Tower. Bridge. Meet. There. Grave. Danger”
Collection of new hooks with no sect attached! Go crazy go stupid
Pro Zantosa Protest Interferes with Sterner Operations
Written by Calimastia’s player
Article by Marcoh M.
After a stunning reveal through a breach of legal confidentiality, Sterner Enterprises has been found to be the source of a legal suite against one Holly Zantosa, and the reason for many closed instagram accounts and news articles. The anonymous source involved claims that Zantosa’s legal team accused Sterner Enterprises of attempting to kidnap her, a claim supposedly founded in truth, despite harsh legal rebuttal saying otherwise. In response to this, many college age protestors have taken to picketing and protesting in front of Sterner buildings, with interim CEO Luke Grayson demanding they be removed from Sterner property immediately. The situation is still unfolding, with police having taken moderate action to curb property damage and violence. Miss Zantosa herself has appeared at several of these protests, stoking the crowd, causing Sterner Enterprise to advocate her arrest in violation of current suites.
Time will tell to see who will prevail, but for now, police caution anyone traveling near the Ziggurat and similar buildings to stay “Calm and collected” in the face of rising anger.
Camarilla Status 1: Luke Grayson offers anyone who can disperse these rabble a major boon, and the Prince’s offer of a minor for the death of Holly Zantosa has increased to two
Anarch Status 1: Olive Cline offers anyone who can stoke the protests into a greater movement against Sterner Enterprise an equivalent of a major boon, and Kiri Sol offers a pair of minor boons to anyone who can get the protestors to break into the Ziggurat
Prominent Psychologist Disappears, Prompting Security Concerns
Written by Calimastia’s player
Article Written by Levi Domek
Disturbing news out of downtown today, as prominent psychologist Doctor Kelly Clark was found missing, after police responded to reports of a break in around her downtown office. Police arrived to find obvious signs of a struggle, broken glass and seemingly melted locks, and a knife embedded into the table. No forensic evidence was recovered from this early evening robbery, and no attempts at ransom have been revealed.
Dr. Clark was a historic night owl and eccentric type, but was well respected in her field and locally prominent for her work with elderly and youth subjects especially. Her first memoir “Finding Light at Night” discussing the start of her practice and her methods, was set to go on sale next month.
SCPD had no comment about the investigation at this time, but a 1500$ reward has been promised for information that leads to her recovery.
Camarilla Status 1: Dr. Clark was a reclusive Malkavian Ancillae studying the vampiric condition, who was rumored to be a shoe in for Primogen were Reginald not so prolific. She hadn’t attended Court in over a year before her kidnapping. Primogen Reginald offers a minor boon and free access to his farm for a month to anyone who recovers her, unharmed.
Anarch Status 1: Dr. Clark was a Camarilla asset known for profiling and enabling the attack of Anarch targets, especially Ravnos and Gangrel. Anoush offers the first level of Chimeristry to anyone who can ensure her final death.
More plot hooks for whoever, with one more coming shortly. I’m a little busy in the coming days but I can try and fit people in if you can work around weirdness and spotty breaks.
Water Intake Plant Acquisition Battle Begins
Written by Calimastia’s player
Article by Daan Dutch
Another expanding legal fight across Sacramento tonight, as an acquisition battle for The Dragonfly, a water intake plant known for wildlife studies atop of their basic duties begins between one Morrigan Inc, a newly founded company with interesting in scientific study, and Kelvin Labs, a newly reformed laboratory and science company based just outside Sacramento. A bidding war has begun, with the board of directors for the Dragonfly reportedly being “swamped in the rapidly expanding conflict for the fate of their center”. Investors eyes are reportedly on plants of this type, for their versatility and essentiality.
Both of these new corporations showing interest in Sacramento has city officials very pleased, with one source saying “It’s very good to see our great city become a hub of commerce like many other cities in our great state”. The winner of this battle will be determined in the coming weeks.
Camarilla Status 1: Morrigan inc is owned by Vale a newcoming Ventrue sponsored Kindred in the city. Aiding them may just yet be rewarded…
Anarch Status 1: Kelvin Labs is owned by that weirdo Elio, who Thalia, Jensen, Kaveh, and Kingsnake encountered, the thief of those formulas. It seems he managed to get a legitimate business up and running quick for his plans…
Last one, same deal as above.
Mayoral Mafia Cover-up
Written by the notetaker aka Gabriela’s player aka me :3
“Hello, Sacramento. You’re up way past your bedtime, aren’t you? If you’re new to the city, radio, disordered sleeping, whatever, my name is Sasha and I am here… to hear you. We’ve got a fresh new batch of callers to keep you company in these trying times. Caller number one, what ails your aching heart?”
“I think all the ‘gang violence’ recently is an inside job!”
“What makes you say that?”
“Okay, so all this happened at Palazzo Giovanni, right? That whole family- they- they’re- they have ties to the mob, I just know it! And- and Way did you know his real last name’s Grimaldi? Italian! I think the mayor and his mafia buddies had somebody whacked or like- or like they had like a red wedding sorta thing and- and that’s why they want to cover it up!”
“Fascinating. You think it goes any deeper than that?”
“Oh definitely, definitely! It goes all the way up, down, around, you- you name it. There’s actually- there’s a streamer I’ve been watching lately and they-”
“Ooh, sorry. Radio’s a dying medium, can’t have any free publicity on my show. Caller number two, you’re on the air.”
Dwight Way, the incumbent mayor of sacramento is a Revenant of the Grimaldi family. Thanks to him, the police don’t make a habit of looking too close into kindred activities. A botched hunt or two, the attacks on New Year’s, or the chaos at the Giovanni Gala, all dismissed as nothing more than gang violence. Both Ally Barnes and Luke Grayson have offered a minor boon to anyone of their respective sects to sway Mayor Way to their side before the upcoming election
new hook, ping me if you wanna look into it. No spoilers but this quest is like entirely investigation rather than combat or social interaction, so if that sounds like fun hmu. Also keep your expectations low lmao.