What is the Supernatural status quo?
The White Council and the sorcerer known as Phaeton prevent supernaturals from directly influencing powerful government elites, so most supernatural influence comes through secret societies they are involved in. The Winter Court presides over the local politics and the current state of urban decay while the Summer Court fae and vampire courts seek to increase their influence in the powerful city
What is the Mundane status quo?
Corrupt local politicians embezzle money and sell favors, corrupt federal government is run by lobbyists, special interests and secret societies, gangs and drugs lurk just around the corner from the halls of power, tourism is huge, business is booming while the rest of the country slides deeper into recession.
Points of Conflict
White Council versus Vampires. White Council versus Phaeton. White Council versus Secret Societies. Vampires versus werewolves. The Winter Court versus the Summer Court.