Mountains of Shadow
The Rocky Mountains and their rural countryside provide a distinct contrast to the growing urbanization around Denver, Colorado. This duality is reflected in the Fallen World, but in many places along the Rockies, the Gauntlet is so razor thin -- or even absent -- that the Shadow and its spirit denizens bleed into the realm of mortals. In and around the Denver metropolitan area, odd fluctuations in the Gauntlet lead to frequent and temporary Irises, and this grand Mystery has been the source of study for quite some time.
Some Mystagogues claim that these Irises open up not at random times or places, but somehow in response to other events in the region. Thearchs claim that these Irises may be used to their advantage to encourage Awakening among Sleepers. Many mages, regardless of their Order or Path, Obsess over their ability to gain power and influence in the region through their interaction with the Shadow.
But mages aren't the only supernatural beings with a claim to the Shadow. The Uratha, or werewolves, claim this realm as their birthright and defend its natural order with tooth and nail. Some werewolves and mages create alliances, usually grudgingly or temporarily, and set aside their differences to stop a spirit invasion. Others are outright hostile and will attack other supernatural beings on sight. But many of the rest are cautious, choosing to study the other warily before creating unnecessary risk by inviting retaliation.
In a city where danger can strike and Mysteries can be found at any time, across multiple realms, who's to say what's safe?
Current Player Characters
1. rwknoll - Bruiser (Thyrsus Arrow), U.S. Army Veteran on a journey of personal and spiritual discovery
2. HaplessWithDice - Death Wolf (Moros Arrow), Awakened black sheep in a family of werewolves
3. Hardwire99 - Bad Dawg (Obrimos Guardian), private detective seeking redemption
4. Flinty - Marduk (Mastigos théarch), lawyer literally trying to overcome his demons
5. wtaylorjr2001 - Dr. Luck (Acanthus Mystagogue), author making a comeback
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Table of Contents
OOC Thread
(Old group - Game no longer active)
Prologue: "Ignorance is Bliss"
Chapter 1: "Howl in the Night"
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Chasing Your Shadow
Prologue: "The Watch Dogs"
Chapter 1: "Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?"
The Rocky Mountains and their rural countryside provide a distinct contrast to the growing urbanization around Denver, Colorado. This duality is reflected in the Fallen World, but in many places along the Rockies, the Gauntlet is so razor thin -- or even absent -- that the Shadow and its spirit denizens bleed into the realm of mortals. In and around the Denver metropolitan area, odd fluctuations in the Gauntlet lead to frequent and temporary Irises, and this grand Mystery has been the source of study for quite some time.
Some Mystagogues claim that these Irises open up not at random times or places, but somehow in response to other events in the region. Thearchs claim that these Irises may be used to their advantage to encourage Awakening among Sleepers. Many mages, regardless of their Order or Path, Obsess over their ability to gain power and influence in the region through their interaction with the Shadow.
But mages aren't the only supernatural beings with a claim to the Shadow. The Uratha, or werewolves, claim this realm as their birthright and defend its natural order with tooth and nail. Some werewolves and mages create alliances, usually grudgingly or temporarily, and set aside their differences to stop a spirit invasion. Others are outright hostile and will attack other supernatural beings on sight. But many of the rest are cautious, choosing to study the other warily before creating unnecessary risk by inviting retaliation.
In a city where danger can strike and Mysteries can be found at any time, across multiple realms, who's to say what's safe?
Current Player Characters
1. rwknoll - Bruiser (Thyrsus Arrow), U.S. Army Veteran on a journey of personal and spiritual discovery
2. HaplessWithDice - Death Wolf (Moros Arrow), Awakened black sheep in a family of werewolves
3. Hardwire99 - Bad Dawg (Obrimos Guardian), private detective seeking redemption
4. Flinty - Marduk (Mastigos théarch), lawyer literally trying to overcome his demons
5. wtaylorjr2001 - Dr. Luck (Acanthus Mystagogue), author making a comeback
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Table of Contents
OOC Thread
(Old group - Game no longer active)
Prologue: "Ignorance is Bliss"
Chapter 1: "Howl in the Night"
------
Chasing Your Shadow
Prologue: "The Watch Dogs"
Chapter 1: "Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?"
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