City Locations
1) Name
Metro System
Description
Underground (and above) light rail public transportation system
Theme
The Idea
There are many secret tunnels under the city
The Aspect
Entryway to the Underground
The Face
Name: Mordicai Lowe
Concept: Mortal bum who “lives” in the metro system and knows a lot of the entryways into the secret tunnels.
2) Name
Washington Monument
Description
Tourist attraction, worlds largest obelisk
Theme
The Idea
Several lay lines cross here and as a result magic does powerful, but unexpected things
The Aspect
Magical Lightning Rod
The Face
Name: Faolon Connaught
Concept: Winter Court fae who will bargain for power?
3) Name
Library of Congress
Description
Enormous collection of books, articles and arcane knowledge mixed in
Theme
The Idea
Arcane knowledge is hidden here
The Aspect
Occult needles in a haystack
The Face
Name: Lydia Marian
Concept: Emissary of Power (the Old Gods), who is searching for something in the library for their master in return for..power? immortality? (Yes.)
4) Name
Smithsonian Institute
Description
Rare archaeological, cultural, and natural artifacts stored here as well as showcased to the public
Theme
The Idea
Hold ancient objects of supernatural power
The Aspect
Great Power in Unwitting Hands
The Face
Name: Dr. Susan Gray
Concept: Mortal researcher(s?) just discovered something (stumbled on?) something big (and supernatural).
5) Name
National Cathedral
Description
Episcopal church where many of DCs elite worship
Theme
The Idea
Secret tunnels house hidden information and holy relics cause unexplained phenomena
The Aspect
Veritable court of miracles
The Face
Name: The Very Reverend Dean Samuel Wellington.
Concept: Elderly masonic dean of the cathedral who knows many of it’s secrets.
6) Name
Grand Masonic Lodge of D.C.
Description
Headquarters of free-masonry in the region, two hundred year old building, modeled after ancient temples.
Threat
The Idea
A cabal of Old Gods, including Mercury, Mithras and Isis, uses the masons to regain lost power.
The Aspect
Constantly plotting to control more of the world and find new ways to entice people into worshipping the Old Gods.
The Face
Name: Julian Doyle
Concept: 33rd degree masonic emissary of Mercury
7) Name
Major Government Buildings
Description
Capitol, White House, FED, Supreme Court, Smithsonian, etc...
Threat
The Idea
Neutral grounds with a no combat rule enforced by the Keeper who uses it to gain power.
The Aspect
Enforces peace while spreading strife.
The Face
Name: Keeper Phaeton
Concept: Mysterious Sorcerer, Keeper of the Neutral Grounds
Name
National Harbor
Description
Upscale commercial complex built around the Gaylord National grand hotel and convention center used by elites from around the world.
Threat
The Idea
White Court Vampires claim this as their domain and run a high scale escort service.
The Aspect
Lust turned to power.
The Face
Name: Alice LeBlanc
Concept: Scion of the Raith family and manager of their escort service.
9) Name
Bohemian Caverns (real place - I swear)
Description
Basement Jazz club, with a cave theme.
Threat
The Idea
This is an old fashioned jazz club where the manager assists musicians in bartering deals with Demons in return for prosperity.
The Aspect
A Deal with the Devil
The Face
Name: Raymond Collins
Concept: A Jazz club manager who is in way over his head and doesn’t know it. He doesn’t take the deals he sets up very seriously.
10) Name
1789 & The Tombs
Description
A historical upscale restaurant above and a sports saloon underneath, connected with the famous Exorcist Stairs, popular with Georgetown University faculty and staff.
Threat
The Idea
A place for mortals “in the know” to gather and share information and decide whether or not a supernatural entity is a threat.
The Aspect
Friend or foe?
The Face
Name: Father James Lawrence
Concept: kindly Jesuit priest of St. Ignatius’ chapel by day, monster hunter by night, hangs out around the bar and protects Georgetown from Supernatural threats.
11) Name
Old Post Office
Description
Historic post office building converted in shops and restaurants.
Theme
The Idea
By night the tower is a popular meeting place for supernaturals to parlay on the edge of the neutral ground of the Mall.
The Aspect
Cloak and dagger politics
The Face
Name: Nikolas Avernus
Concept: A powerful White Council wizard who seeks to keep order between the supernatural factions of the city.
12) Name
The Octagon House
Description
One of the oldest mansions in downtown Washington and one of the most haunted structures in the city (along with the Capitol).
Theme
The Idea
Strange spiritual emanates from this place and it is crawling with ghosts but the cause of these phenomena is a mystery.
The Aspect
Gateway to Hades.
The Face
Name: Annabelle Garnet
Concept: Eccentric elderly member of the American Institute of Architects who takes care of the property and converses with the dead.