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The
city is divided
into many districts, each with its own distinct cultures and flavours.
New Kindred should learn the areas well before deciding where to
establish a haven, and where to hunt for food.
Blue Tree:
A 45-minute drive
north of the University will land
a person square in the middle of Blue Tree. There was little to see or
do in the little town. It was home to a salt mine, and the surrounding
land is a nature preserve. This proximity to nature made it an
ideal home for a small pack of werewolves. The lupines have long
watched over Verdant Falls, as if waiting for something to happen.
Rarely, one will venture into the city, but they mostly keep to
themselves, as long as Kindred leave them undisturbed. Hunting there
was
never recommended.
Recently, an unknown disaster caused the
entire
population of the city to disappear. The area is now swarming with RCMP
investigators, legitimate media and, worst of all, several paramnormal
investigators. Kindred of the city have been forbidden to approach the
area for any reason without the express permission of the Prince.
No Feeding
The Borough:
The Borough is
located between the downtown core and
Old Verdant Falls. After the cultural blossoming of Verdant Falls, this district became home to many starving
artists and wannabe musicians. There are a few high-rise apartments and
businesses in the area, but the locals have nurtured many
coffee shops and other gathering places for dilettantes and middle
class socialites. The sparser population of the area makes hunting
easier for more overt predators, while the vibrant night life helps out
those who choose to flirt their way to a meal.
Hunting DC 5 / Seduction DC 6 /
Sandman DC 6
Cemetery:
Right in the middle of
Old Verdant Falls is the
Cemetery. Although many ancient dead are interred at the churchyard, it
is somewhat of a misnomer. The Cemetery is the historic site of the
original Verdant Falls colony and houses the ruins of the ancient
church that once overlooked the site. Police are baffled as to why such
a tempting target has time
and time again avoided use by homeless or damage from vandals. This
site is useless as a hunting ground, and even the most reckless Sabbat
would think long and hard before setting foot inside, as it is well
known that Mr. Seavers makes his home there.
No Feeding
Downtown:
The proverbial
Heart of the City. This section is
dominated by high-rise office buildings and acres of storefronts. Many
people also call the Downtown area home, as cheap apartments above
shops help supplement a business owner’s income. The streets
are
never empty here, but after 2 am, there are opportunities to drag an
unsuspecting meal into an alleyway for a quick bite. The back alleys
are also populated with homeless, drunks, and strung-out addicts in the
early hours of the morning, if one would deign to feed from them.
The Lantern is located in the Downtown core, as is the Alhambra.
Jacob Holloway, Hasan Al-Rashid, and Jan Bennett all reside in this
district.
Hunting DC 7 / Seduction DC 7 /
Sandman DC 6
The Iron Graveyard:
This was the site
of a booming industrial complex in
the fifties and sixties, but today most of these places stand empty and
condemned. Rusted-out silos, dilapidated warehouses, and defunct
facilities are all that most kindred find here. Even the homeless must
be truly desperate to take up residence here. This is attributed to the
fact that the place has a grim reputation. Development of the land
seems impossible, and those that actually manage to obtain a building
permit find their work crews plagued by disaster after disaster that
consume the building budget before anything is built. There are a few
operational industries in the area, but the high security of these
facilities makes hunting difficult.
Hunting DC 9 / Sandman DC 11
Old Verdant Falls:
After
the destruction of the original colony, Verdant Falls was rebuilt as a
port town. Old Verdant Falls comprises the original site of that
renewal. Very few of the oldest buildings have survived, but most of
the
current structures are at least a half-century old. There are
plenty of stores, restaurants and residences in the area, but the
structures are less densely packed and the streets less populated. This
makes finding prey difficult, but the chances of a predator being
witnessed
are quite slim.
Hunting DC 8 / Seduction DC 7 /
Sandman DC 7
The Peninsula:
The easternmost
part of the city, past the downtown
core, was once a vibrant fishing market. However, all of the old
fisheries have been replaced by lofts and nightclubs. No one is really
sure how the peninsula became the city’s Village, but some
attribute its blatantly phallic land formation. Though free love has
been harder to find in the days of HIV, this district is considered the
primary hunting ground for those who choose to charm the same sex.
Hunting DC 6 / Seduction DC 5 /
Sandman DC 7
Rosewood:
Rosewood
is the old quarter of Verdant Falls. The streets are lined with oak
trees and wild roses, and the houses range from modest detached homes
to opulent mansions. Because of the sparse distribution of homes, and
the high percentage of car owners in the neighbourhood, this has proven
to be a poor hunting ground for most Kindred - it is difficult to find
anyone walking alone at night. There are only a few social gathering
places in the area; mostly upscale galleries, opera halls and five-star
restaurants. The rest of the area is primarily residential.
Hunting DC 8 / Seduction DC 8 /
Sandman DC 9
The Suburbs:
On the outskirts of
the city lie the suburbs. Those
that appreciate the convenience of the city but wish to have a spacious
home at a reasonable price reside here. It is almost completely
residential, with an occasional grocery store or convenience store.
Since it is largely a bedroom community, hunting on the streets is
incredibly difficult.
Hunting DC 9 / Sandman DC 6
Taben’s Ridge:
Taben’s
Ridge is a rocky outcropping that
separates Verdant Falls from Blue Tree, and the nature preserve. The
land is protected against heavy development, but this has not stopped a
few people from hiding cabins in the woods. The only hint of
development through this area is the highway to Blue Tree. Since this
area is not part of the reserve, one can find an occasional hunter out
in the wilderness. However, not many mortals hunt at night.
Hunting DC 9 (Wildlife)
Verdant Falls University:
The lush green
university campus has very vibrant
weekend nightlife. There are several residence buildings, two campus
pubs, and a variety of stores. There are also a few homes and
apartments available this far north of the city. In fact, the campus is
the northernmost point of Verdant Falls proper. Due to its remote
nature, it’s difficult for kindred to hang around the campus
after dark without arousing suspicion; unless, of course,
they’re
a student or professor.
Susan Baron’s haven is just outside the campus.
Hunting DC 6 / Seduction DC 6 /
Sandman DC 6 (Students & Faculty only)
Hunting DC 8 / Sandman DC 8 (Others)
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