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Olena Ferran

Shale — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:03:09 CDT

Lord William Af Petersen, scion of the Silver Fang King of Gleaming Eye was married to Lady Elizabeth De Hugh cousin of the King of England. During a visit to the Crescent Moon on a yearly gathering of the Sun Lodge, he meets and mates with the sweet and world renowned beauty of Illyana Krustjev of Russia, daughter of Elder Sobajev "Storm-Wind". Illyana is also the promised mate of Athro Pjietr "Eyes-The-Velvet-Curtain", one of the high lords of the Moon Lodge. That one night of passion, ended in shame for the young Lady as even her honor could not keep her from the attraction she felt for William.

It did not take long for Pjietr to realise that his mate-to-be, was no longer a virgin and carried a child in her womb. Nor did it take long for her Father to find out whom had tainted her honor. Her Father was ready to cast her out of the Sept and leave her to defend for herself in the harsh lands, knowing she would never survive it.

Still blinded by the love and beauty of Illyana, Lord William decided to take action upon hearing what was about to happen to Illyana. In distress, Lord William, perhaps due to the vanity and bravery of his norse brethren, called to his uncle Lord Richard Ferran, "Spirit of the Past", in England to ask for aid. Together with allies of the Fenrir, Richard and William set off deep into the tundra landscape of Russia to save Lady Illyana from the family that had scorned her. At first it all looked to work as planned, the Lady was retrieved and brought out from the Sept of her father, where she had been locked away along with her baby girl. But two days later, just shy of Moscow and safety of man, the hunters of the Crescent Moon caught up with William and those who had travelled to retrieve the Silver Fang kinfolk and her child.

William faced off with Pjietr, Richard fought with Sobajev and the Fenrir fought the royal guards. Blood stained the crisp, white snow and in the end, all but three Fenrir remained alive along with Richard "Spirits-of-the-Past." Lord William had died in the arms of his slain foe Pjietr, and Sobajev in a fit of frenzy had slain his own daughter as a last act as he had died at the blade of the Klaive - LionsClaw.

Richard was horrified by what had happened. As he looked around to the dead and those alive, but wounded, he knew this act would weigh on him for the rest of his life. His klaive had been tarnished by royal blood, his friend William was now dead along with a handful of royal Silver Fang warriors, even though they saved the baby, they lost much more. He picked up the baby girl, and thought over his options as they rode homeward with the bodies over the backs of the horses. He had a son back home and a wife that surely would not understand what had just taken place. A friend of his, in Kiev, where his own ancestry came from, was to marry with a Silver Fang. They owed him a debt long past and surely they would accept and protect the child of his blood and lineage, the daughter of Lord William of the Gleaming Eye.

A week later, Grand Duke Stefan Alexander Mikhailovich was presented a infant baby girl, barely two weeks old by his old friend Lord Richard. An elaborate plot was put into place to repay the ancient debt that hailed back since the days of Magnus "Ice-Claw". Alexander knew his beloved Elena Pavlovna was to be wed to a Shadow Lord, and he never could love another but her, yet their time was short and as long as the Shadow Lord Pietre Tishenko was alive, they could never sire a child of their own.

The plot was elaborate, it was intricate and some claim even the powers of the Ragabashes was used to deceive the Shadow Lord into thinking that the child Elena brought with her, was his own. Surely rumors secretly whispered that it was the daughter of Alexander, but none became the wiser. Years later, Alexander was killed by Pietre in a fight of Honor, once the Shadow Lord realized the folly before him. The trickery that was used, he became so incensed his wife Elena had to go into hiding and he sought the blood of the young woman who was supposedly his daughter, in payment for his shame of being tricked by the Silver Fangs. Stefan Alexander died, leaving his line without an heir, but he had attended to his debt with great Honor. Hopefully Falcon would watch over the child, since he could no longer be there.

Presently, only one Silver Fang knew the full truth and it pains him to this day, Lord Richard Ferran, father of John Ferran, bears the inner scars of the past and his neice's safety was becoming too much to bear. His heart grows heavy with the blame he feels, making him older than his years. Richard is near or even in Harano and that life in the home of the Ferrans is a struggle. They say it will not be long before he too joins his ancestors. The truth would have to come out soon.%r

Lineage:

In and around 1970:

Duke Uther Ferran, marries Lady Anna of Norwich and sires two children, named Richard and Nicolle. Duke Richard Ferran of Newland Fells. Duchess Nicolle of Grasmoore.(Austere Howl)

2000
Lady Nicolle marries with Anders af Petersen, a Swedish noble, and sires William, Duke of Uppland, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, (Austere Howl/Gleaming Eye)

2018

Lord William Edward Andersson af Petersen - marries Elizabeth, Countess of Buckingham, cousin of the English King. They sire no known children as William dies during a trip to the Russian wastes, mid July 2019. (Austere Howl)

William spends one night with Lady Illiyana and sires Olena (Austere Howl/Crescent Moon)

William's Death left his abeyance to his titles - Similarly the freehold of a benefice, on the death of the incumbent, is said to be in abeyance until the next incumbent takes possession. IE: Olena would be the successor.

2008 - John Ferran is born to Earl Richard Ferran of Thirlmere and Countess Nadia Ferran of Ambleside. Nadia Ferran. (Austere Howl)

2040

John proposes to Olena (Austere Howl)

Olena's real mother Illiyana Maria Tatiana Katherine Krustjev, had named her daughter Aniya Tatiana. Olena's name was given to her as part of Elena and Olesky castle. Her name will change to Olena Aniya Tatiana Illiyana af Petersen.

2040 - July 24th

John and Olena go north to get married in a quiet ceremony.

Olena and John Ferran

Beez is a spirit ally of Olena's, a capricious and nosy little entity. He can sometimes be found in her presence, but if she wishes, she may attempt to attract his attention with a successful Charisma + Occult roll (difficulty 7). He will stay around for a scene if summoned.

He has a Charm that allows him to steal small objects (about the size of a cusped hand, but especially loves earrings and neat-looking marbles) while within the Umbra, often dropping them back into the physical realm once he has lost interest, though he cannot steal items that are securely attached to or held by a person. If threatened, he will drop any objects he's carrying and flee the scene.

Beez also is something of a gossip in the Umbra, and knows many useful tidbits of information but cannot easily be railroaded into revealing any particular piece, becoming coy and flighty if someone pressures him into talking.

Jason Kendrick

jkendrick — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:54:59 CDT

Jason Kendrick was born August 4th 2020 in Dallas Texas. Hi childhood was fairly normal. He went to public schools and had many friends, although he was always a little bit shy. His parents were devout Christians, and made him go to church every Sunday.
He went along with their wishes until he was 15 when he started to resent them for making him go even though he didn’t really believe in what was being taught. His path to Wicca started like most with trips to the library, he read everything he could get his hands on about every religion. When he found a book called ‘Living Wicca’ he found his path. After books, he started searching the internet for others and eventually found a group of people who were into the craft.

Jason started to hang out with them, still going to church on Sunday’s cause that was what was expected of him. Most other days he went to school then went to hang out with his new friends, learning the rituals and living the life. This went on for a year with no big problems. Until the night of Samhain, he and the coven were celebrating the occasion with the typical things, dinner, socializing and then the rituals. It was during the rituals that something odd happened, he was leading the drawing down of the moon and things started to change. He looked around and the light of the moon covered everything, it had never done that before. He stopped his part of the ritual and looked around, but noone seemed to have noticed.

The light grew and the people seemed to vanish, he was standing in a room of white light. He turned, scared but yet curious until he saw that he was no longer alone. Standing a few feet away was a bear, large and brown. Jason took a step back afraid the bear was going to attack but it didn’t.

“Finally, you awaken young one.” The bear said. Jason was dumfounded at the thought of a talking bear. “We have much to talk about Jason.” The bear stated.

“You know my name?” asked Jason with a trembling voice.

“Of course, I am your Avatar.”

The bear proceeded to explain things, the basics of how the real world works. The bear went on for what seemed to be hours then he came back to himself. The others were exactly as they were before it began. The world started spinning and Jason passed out.

A few days later on his way home from school his soon to be mentor Phil Jackson found him and brought him to others like him. The next three years were spent learning what it meant to be a Verbena. The last year has been spent moving around, learning what he could. He has come to LATMA to help in whatever way he can.

The Ferran Lineage

Shale — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:36:04 CDT

History:

1198 - 1210
Sir Arthur Ferran returns from the holy lands, after serving as a Knight in theKings' Crusade. At his side travels the Norseman Thorgrim, who he had befriended during the crusades.

During his life time, Sir Arthur earns himself the title as a Duke under the King and rules the areas just south of Hadrians wall. He earns himself a name as mediator and fair ruler, who treats Scottsman, Celt and Normand alike. Much to the dislike of the Nobles of London.

He marries Lady Illyana Yuryevich, daughter of Vsevolod III Yuryevich and Maria Shvarnovna, of the Russ, to strengthen the bonds between their related famillies.

During an uprising, his Castle and the nearby village is lost. During the battle Lady Illyana Tvilenkov Ferran is slain, along with their son. Thorgrim, Arthurs long trusted friend, dies protecting the life of Arthur's daughter.

In honor of his friend, Arthur along with his daughter, travels to the cold harsh Norse to deliver the wife and son of his dead friend.

1357 -

After over a Century, the Ferran linage returns to England from the cold harsh north.
Most notably is the Adren Magnus Ice-Claw Ferran who brings back the Grand Klaive 'LionClaw' that Arthur fought a whole day to retrieve from Hrolf Jotunns-Bani in 1204.

In and around 1970
Lord Uther Ferran, Duke of Cumbria, marries Lady Anna of Norwich and sires two children, named Richard and Nicolle.

2000
Lady Nicolle, marries with Anders af Petersen a Swedish noble, and sires William.

2008 -
Northern parts of the Brittish islands Nadia, Countess of Almdale, wife of Richard Ferran, Earl of Thirlmere, gave birth to a baby boy, given the name of John.
Nadia Ferran was royalty, her linage stretched to the Royal House. Richard dubbed a knight, held the ancient title as a Duke, a title that had remained among the Ferrans since the days of Lord Arthur.
During his younger years the boy named John in the spirit of his heritage were raised in a loving family as normal people, tho he missed his father who to his belief tended to matters of state and crown, tho out of town mostly and away from home.

He took part in the average life of the normal humans, in his social class, yet he often thought someone was watching him. One day when he was 22 years old, and at this poin the was taught about who he was and of the garou and the Silver Fangs, and most considered him to be only a kin to the tribe, since he had passed his puberty by many years now. Dreams had haunted him for some time, but he could not find himself to complain about bad dreams to his mother, and one night on the way through the park he was assaulted by robbers that wanted his money. He decided that the money was not worth the trouble and decided to play along, but the two robbers wanted more and as the pain from the blade slashing through his back and the world went black.

2018
William marries Elizabeth of Buckingham, cousin of the English King. They sire no known children as William dies during a trip to the Russian wastes in 2019.

2040 -
John Ferran, Street Samurai forms the small business by the name of Stig Martyr after his heroic efforts during the Villa Park catastrophy. Stig Martyr offers protection to the weak and helpless and works as a legit mercenary company in the LATMA area.

John Ferran

Shale — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:34:55 CDT

IC:
The massive Street Samurai has often been seen in the bright districts of LATMA.
A known customer at the Wolf Mantle's tavern, and has recently been seen in Chinatown.
Despite the harsh exterior he is often viewed as quite the charmer, perhaps due to his Scottish heritage.

He is listed as a Security consultant for the Weyland Corporation stationed near Laguna.
He is also one of the co-founders of Stig Martyr

Rumour has it, that the Street Samurai, has a thing for the East European Lady Olena. Some claim he courts her, for marriage some claim he popped the question and others that he is doomed to live a life of misery as her heart belongs to another.
A friend of John, called him Lancelot and the Lady for Guinevere.
Olena and John Olena and John
Family

Recent updates:

Near new years eve, 2039-2040, John Ferran proposes to Lady Tishenkov.
Stig Martyr Opens up their office in Pasadena.

Ally

LadyPathos — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:32:07 CDT

Tears fall
cries sound
the syphony of sadness
is played to walls of stone
My voice cracks
my eyes burn
my blinders open for the light of truth
while others close theirs
for fear of being blinded
away from their lies
Ally, the Goth you always see, drifting in the shadows of some park or graveyard or just another one drinking at the bar, she's always there but hardly noticed. She likes it this way and tries to see to her disappearance.
Some that know her may think that she knows too much about to many things. Well she does, but all the information was giving to her by someone she knows. Could it be one of your allies trying to lead you to your destruction or just a misdirected fool.... who knows?
In a cloaked figure... she stays in the shadows.

Bio-Life

Shale — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:39:27 CDT

Name: Bio-Life Inc.
Main Focus: Agricultural Research and Development.
Large Projects: Restoration of Laguna Hills - Crystal Cove Forested Lands.

LOCATION:

LATMA Downtown. Bio-Life sits above in an area namely called 'Arco Plaza'. Having joined with Weyland Winery, the area below the structure comprises over 10 acres of an Underground mini-city. Including, the new Weyland Brewery and Bistro, featuring the best in wines and beers that can be made within the city itself. An underground spring was discovered during development, that offers some of the clearest and tastiest fresh waters available.

The spring itself bubbles in a fountain area among the cobblestoned streets and 'old' street lamps that gives one a feel of days past. Here, the denizens of LATMA can walk 'back in time' with cozy cafes, small shops and cavern-like beauty that surrounds the area.

This 20-story building sits above ground and over the 10 acre mini-city below it.

Board of Directors:

CEO - Annabell Stevens (Fianna Kin)
Economy - Andrew Rivaljov (Silver Fang kin)
Legal Department/ Representative - Barbara Collins (Glass Walker Kinfolk - see below)
R n D - Micha Roberts & Theodor Haiswald (Glass Walker Kin)
Security - Garth Kruger (GoF Kin)
Head of Security - Jack Warren (GW Kinfolk, see below)

Synopsis:

CORP INFO - Bio-Life holds its origins in the northern parts of England. It began as a small enviromentalist foundations that due to support expanded into a small corporation. It has offices in some of the old Third World countries that have any stability at all. It has little, to no ties in Indo-China and eastern parts of Asia. Bio-life is Con on the Oni-Accord and has kept those who would be pro out of their establishments.

PRODUCTS - Bio-Life is a small, yet richly funded Corporation, that primary focuses on the restoration of areas that has been ruined by the progress of civilization to ensure that a ruined area can once again become established and populated. It is owned by Castle Core Industries. Who are high on the Fall Stock Market under CCI .

Terra-Ware shot to the top of the Product Trades. It is bio-degradable Synth Skin with no plastic properties to harm the environment.

SoyCor - Once thought of a anti-nutrient that blocked healthy need for vitamins and minerals, soy and Corn 'marriage' have been now used to counter-act such a thing. The day of 'Silver Centrum' is gone and replaced by a nutritional vitamin without the 'beany' nasty taste of Soy itself.

Bio-Mulch - A favorite of gardener's everywhere. This product helps in the growth, production and fights against bugs that would otherwise destroy flowers and plants.

STOCKS - Due to the fall of power for the Silver Fangs in Europe, the stock holders have a much tighter leash these days. Garou considered loyal to the Garou Nation (In their eyes) will be given chance to purchase stocks over half a percent. Basically this means, Garou of the Glass Walkers, Silver Fangs, Fianna and Child of Gaia and Get of Fenris, are welcome buyers. Others will be screened before given permission to obtain stocks.

FOUNDER - The founder of the Bio-Life Corporation is the English Lady Mary Eckhart, Queen of House Austere Howl of the Silver Fangs. She started the corporation with the help of the Ar-Righ of the Fianna during her stay in Ireland through Argyle Braddock. Now, as it has grown in size she has handed it over to the Kin who govern in the human world. These days the funds come from donations from major parts of the Garou Nation here in the 'new' world. Funding is provided by those Kinfolk that own this corporation.

SECURITY - Due to the risk of Research theft, as with so many other Corp's , Bio-Life has purchased the air space above their complex, to minimize the risk of aerial thieves. Scanners are positioned at the entry of the Corp complex by the gate of the surrounding wall around their lands to ensure no unwanted or registered mechanical or technological equipement dangerous to the hi-tech research within the complex. This is a fully Glass Walker protection-type of Security. Cyber thieves, beware.

REPRESENTATIVE - Bio Life Representative Contact: Barbara Collins is a 30 years old Glass Walker kinfolk. 5'6 inches tall, conservative. She is almost always immacuately dressed in a dark business suit, black pumps and a pair of wire-rim glasses. Born in Chicago Illinois, her German born parents, Sylvia and Albert Stalnaker are still alive, but retired from their modest dry cleaning business. Both parents are Glass Walker kinfolk. She has been married twice. Both Garou mates/husbands no longer alive. She has no children. Apparently unable to produce for the Garou, she decided to take up a degree in the Professional field of Administrative work after working as a Court Reporter and then Legal Aide for almost 3 years. She is extremely loyal to Annabell and does all her personal Administrative work that is needed, runs a tight office and keeps things running as smoothly as possible.

Barbara also has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Her main skills are relative to the business world. Accounting, Finance, Clerical Administration, she is proficient in two languages, Russian and German. Relative stats: Law 3, Investigation 2, Research 3, Accounting 2, Computer 3, Finance 2. Flaw: Barren.
Barbara always carries a can of Mace for protection, otherwise she has no battle skills, her PDA is a direct line to the Security and whichever garou is on call.

HEAD SECURITY - Bio-Life Head of Security: Jack Warren is 35 years old, dark eyes, dark hair, bald with tattoos. His mother was a Uktena kinfolk, his father Glass Walker. Both parents are deceased. He was born in the Fiji islands, with a mixed ancestry of Samoan, German and African American. He is 6'4, 300lbs and solid built. He was an amateur wrestler in high school, also a college football player. He was asked to go into Professional Wrestling, but decided he liked weightlifting better and has won two U.S titles in the area. Jack was married once, wife and child died in childbirth. At the age of 21, he went into the Army, after four years he decided that wasn't what he wanted to do for the rest of his life and joined the local police force for 5 years. After sustaining an injury he knew couldn't be explained away so easily, due to being healed by one of the Theurges, he stepped down in 'retirement'. For two years he worked under Annabell Stevens as a bodyguard, went through training as a Professional bodyguard, took training in firearms and Martial arts. Jack is also an old buddy of Barry Blanchard.

Relative stats:

Brawl 3, Dodge 3, Firearms 3, Melee 3, Dexterity 3, Stamina 3, Wits 3, Strength 3, Intimidation 3. Jack is licensed to carry weapons in the U.S and has specialized permits for abroad. On a shoulder holster, he carries a .40 Smith and Wesson automatic. A special ops knife is carried on his belt (S&W Black Ops Knife, Part Serrated). A snub-nosed .38 special is strapped to his left ankle. Jack is mostly quiet, using his intimidation factor for keeping most problems at bay.

Fire Prevention

As per the fire codes the building has fire extinguishers resting in strategic areas as designated by the Fire Marshal on every floor of the building and a specialized fire control system using foam is in place to use against a fire breakout in the building. This new liquid foam is (per 2039 Fire Marshal Guidelines) guaranteed to put out the worst of fires no matter the fire source, snuffing the oxygen for the flames (even that of napalm), and able to cover the room in less than 20 seconds. In addition, any triggering of the fire safety systems automatically sets off a silent alarm to the local police and fire departments. Because of the nature of this foam it is also less damaging to fabrics and electronics. There is an automatic call to the fire department here as soon as the fire alarm goes off. There are four sets of emergency exits for quick escape in case of fire in the building.

Power Generators
Power Generators have been installed in the foundation of the concrete for the building, with access going from the security area as the only way to get to them for maintenence. These are to provide up to 48 hours of internal power without the need for city systems in case of a city wide power failure that will give the building time to properly close down without losing it's business or the trust of its customers. And of course the safety of its security systems. All computer system securities roll to back up, if there is an outage so relevant data is not lost.

Insurance

Insurance is provided by AIG Insurance of San Francisco, Chicago and LATMA commercial property and private property. The following policies are in effect; Fire, Hurricane, Tornado, Flood, Terrorist, Medical/Vision/Dental/Workman's Comp. for the employees, Retirement plan for the employees, and Vehicular Insurance for the company vehicles. Also, Aviation Insurance for the company helidyne that is on the helidyne pad on the top deck. Corporation Attorney's are at the disposal of the Company, in case of any consumer or visitor coming into the Tower and having an accident.

Cameras

There are several cameras set up through each floor of the Tower and businesses in the Tower. There are no security camera's inside private residences unless it is requested. A security guard is constantly occupied with watching the screens in the communications room in the main security room in the basement. A direct phone goes from every security station on every floor to the security staff in the communications room. The cameras cover all the entrances and exits. Does not matter if it is employee or public entrance. The video feed shows on the monitors in the communications room and at each security station on each level, but is fed to the monitors in the communications room and copied there to vidtape. These tapes are backed up every 24 hours. They are designed to blend into the decor as to not be seen. (Diff 8 to spot them)

Permits & Licenses

All the proper licenses and permits for food handling, liquor, serving, businesses and such that may be needed for this building are available for review upstairs in the main CEO's office for all to view with compliance with local and corporate law. They will be renewed every year, a month ahead of time as clockwork, at Staff's discretion. There is also a second set in a safety deposit box in the Bank of San Francisco and Chicago, where the Corporation does its funding. All Elevators, permits, licenses and code are stated within the Elevators for the public view. All food handling, liquor, etc are placed in the Cafe per the regulations for such is needed.

Panic Buttons

There is a panic button placed strategically in the penthouse and the CEO office for use by the staff and owner in the need of an emergency that immediately calls in security. There is also one at the main security station in the Lobby, in case of an attack, Terrorism or otherwise. This button sends an alarm to Head of Security, which handles all Security from that point.

Electronic Security

In addition to the cameras as a preventative, MAD (Metal) detectors have been installed inside the doors to the building's entrance as well. Anyone carrying firearms into this establishment will be escorted back out the door. This is so security can discreetly be identified of those they need to search when their bags or the people themselves come through the doors. Aside from the Electronic Security in the doors, in more private areas including the employee only areas at the regular Admin offices (off screen) there are motion detectors for after normal working hours to catch those passing through. (Diff 9 to notice)

Internal PC & Network Security

The security system here is an internal isolated system with its own T-Lines, meaning that it cannot be hacked into from outside the primary security room nor accessed via remote or satellite. Secondary computer systems, with heavily encrypted security, firewalls, and subroutines give access to the outside world for the transactions of credit cards and other electronic services. The secondary computers do not access anything vital. Anyone trying to hack into the systems, will find a 'fail safe' device handling the systems with the ability to track the perpertrator back to their machine. (Any hacking to secondary is at a diff 9)

Security Equipment for Guards

To provide some legitimacy each security guard will be registered with the local government offices as licensed security guards able to carry up to certain weapon types as needed by their jobs. In this case security team in the Security Station are equipped with an HK-MP5 legally obtained and licensed without a fully automatic option keeping the weapons themselves legal. They keep Glock 19 side arms, both weapons loaded with AP ammunition for punching through body armor with two spare clips for each. They carry discreet ear bud two-way radios that let each team keep in contact with each other and make routine check-ins. For their own protection their uniform jackets are the equivalent of type +3 body armor, giving a bonus of +3 dice to soak vs. bullets and 1 dice to soak vs. melee-type weapons with no penalty. Additionally the guards, if in need of roaming the property after closing, are issued night vision goggles to use with a thermo-graphic package in case during those extremely dark nights they may use them to sweep the grounds as they make walk their random routes and patrols.

Security Station Guards

The guards that work the building are specially trained Glasswalker Kinfolk. The guards are all equipped per +notes. There are 2-3 guards at all times on rotating shifts. A silent alarm will be pressed at signs of trouble that they can not handle. The alarm will set off flood lights on the complex - Also a flashing red light, not unlike you'd see on emergency vehicles. You can't miss it, it will light up the whole area, if there has been a breach into the Sec Station by unfriendlies. This action will notify any NPC kin at Weyland, if PC's are not about. They will immediately page the garou on their beepers, if they carry one on their person. (needs a +note).

Guard Stats:

Ex-Military - Black Ops. Str: 3; Dex: 3; Sta: 3 Cha: 2; Man: 2; App: 2 Per: 3; Int: 3; Wit: 3. Talents: Alertness-3; Athletics-2; Brawl-3; Dodge-3; Intimidation-2; Streetwise-1; Sense-Deception-2. Skills: Drive-1; Firearms-3; Melee-3; Security-3; Stealth-2;Survival-2. Knowledges: Computer-2; Covert Culture-2; Investigation-2; Occult-1; Garou Lore-1; Wyrm Lore-1; Pentax Lore-1. Virtues: Conscience-2; Self-Control-4; Courage-4. Humanity-6 Willpower-6 Blood-10

Heliodyne

On the roof there a heliodyne is stationed there, waiting for those whom wish to use it. If they have the right clearance, of course. The right clearance means the Owner has spoken to the pilot on who may use the area.

Weyland Brewery and Bistro

Fire Precaution

There is an automatic call to the fire department here as soon as the fire alarm goes off. The Mall proper has been setup with the required amount of fire extinguishers, fire alarms, sprinklers and vents within the area, automatically kick on to help pull smoke up and out through the roof. All fire equipment is at code or above code and checked twice a year by the Fire Marshall.

Cameras

The cameras for the Mall cover all the entrances both inside and out and it does not matter if it is employee or public entrance. The video feed shows on the monitors inside the Security Station. They are designed to blend into the decor as to not be seen. Secondary cameras are station at each corner of the roof. They are also placed within the lights in the underground mall parking lot.

Insurance

AIG Insurance handles the insured needs of the Cafe, as well as the rest of Tower. Fire, Hurricane, Tornado, Flood, Terrorist, Accident and Medical/Vision/Dental/Workman's Comp. for all employees, 401k plan for the employees that work within the Tower itself.

Licenses

All the proper licenses for food handling, serving, and such are here. Any inspector who wishes to see them can find them in the the Cafe Manager's office as well as copies in the CEO's office and in the Bank of LATMA and Chicago in a storage area, renewed every year, a month ahead of time as clockwork.

Security Stats - Normal Guards in lobby.

There is always two security guards that walk the inside area. One is plain-clothed, the other wears your normal Rent-a-cop outfit. Both are licensed to carry his weapon concealed under the coat. They carry a Baretta 96, chambered for the .40 Smith & Wesson rounds. They also carry holopoint rounds in a separate clip for the ability to go through most armor worn. Handcuffs and Mace are also part of their gear.

Stats: Str: 3; Dex: 3; Sta: 3. Cha: 2; Man: 2; App: 2%r%tPer: 3; Int: 3; Wit: 3. Talents: Alertness--3; Athletics-2; Brawl-3; Dodge-3; Intimidation-2; Streetwise-1; Sense-Deception-2. Skills: Drive-1; Firearms-3; Melee-3; Security-3; Stealth-2; Survival-2. Knowledges: Computer-1; Investigation-2. Virtues: Conscience-2; Self-Control-4; Courage-4 Humanity-6; Willpower-4; Blood-10.

Guards Panic Button - A panic button is installed here behind the main lobby desc, incase of anyone trying to use Terrorism to take over the area. The button sends an immediate call to Security on the fifth floor and the basement Security offices. Security has the ability to lock off all roof access once they are notified.

Fumbbl

Shale — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:07:34 CST

So you may think, what is fumbbl?

Well it is a good place to spend time when you need it.
Imagine a fantasy world, and put in NFL into that setting and you have Blood Bowl.

Stig Martyr

Shale — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:07:19 CST

Slogan:
Stig Martyr: 5k for keeping tabs on your kid. 10k for keeping tabs on your wife. Keeping tabs on you and your Mistress so your wife and kid don't find out? Priceless.

Structure:
Stig Martyr is a bright Security firm. Refered to as Street Samurai's or Solos as individuals. The provide jobs including: Bodyguard detail during risky business transactions tracking down individuals security details.
They can be contacted via cellphone.

Business:
Stig Martyr will look over any contract offered and hear out any possible employer but reserves the right to negate the contract depending on the nature of the job and the employer.
Once a contract is taken and the employer for any reason wishes to negate or nullify the affair once it is signed Stig Martyr demands a 50 percent addon to the original contract for the trouble of calling back their operatives and the extra paper work.

Founders:
John Ferran - Solo
Shale Vandenberg - Medical operative
Herleif Gunaldsson - Solo
Contact person / Manager - John Ferran - CEO

Stig Martyr Operatives usually operates with a plain mask fitting the mission to shield their identities.

Badges:


Badge of Stig Martyr	Left arm Patch of Stig Martyr

IC Happenings involving the Stig Martyr.

(All found on the IC news board or alike)

The Villa Park explosion - Featuring Solo Op - John Ferran

The Kidnapping attempt - Featuring two Stig Ops

Emma Channing

Livany — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:16:24 CST

Recently arrived from England, Emma Channing is already making herself a nitch in LAMTA. Kind-Hearted and business mind, she was working for Stig Martyr as the business manager. She comes from a decent size family, leaving behind in England her two brothers and her parents as well as a large extend family. Recently her younger cousin Sashenka has joined her from St. Petersburg. Why Emma and Sashenka are in LAMTA is a mystery. Rumor has it that it's something their families arranged, but why send them there?
Emma use to be seen in the company of John Ferran but it appears they had a falling out. No one has seen Emma in a while, and rumor has it she's returned to England. What really happened is any one guess but for now it seems Emma is keeping it to herself.

Player Wiki Main

Shale — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:30:50 CST

This is the unofficial Dark Metal Player Wiki.

Here, information that could be found about your corporation, player, race, etc. can be added for others to enjoy. This is all OOC information, unless it was heard in IC roleplay. We strive to keep this separated when in the game.

Use your imagination and feel free to be as elaborate as you'd like.
Never to forget the massive work that Staff has done to give us this place, and especially Arete, who tries to keep balance there.

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We reserve the right to remove your PC off this area, if your PC is gone from the MUSH. Or if you go inactive for more than a month. As this site is updated, we hope you keep your areas updated as well.

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News flashes

Angerval — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:15:31 CST

Villa Park Explosion

"Villa Park has been ravaged by a savage explosion," the reporter intones in a serious, cautiously excited voice. "While the exact cause of it is still unknown, the devastation that is has reaped upon the neighbor is enormous. Channel 5 Action News, LATMA's number one news source, has aquired the very first footage from the scene, taken by a bystander only moments after the explosion occurred."

<<Cut to the footage. It's high quality, but it is shaky and obviously taken by someone less then a consummate professional. The scene is one of chaos. Burning buildings as far as the eye can see, debris littering the ground, bodies partially blurred out, and of course a mass of horrified onlookers as well as those badly burned attempting to escape the inferno.>>

"As you can see here," the disembodied voice of the anchor floats out over the footage, "The scene is of complete chaos. MetSec has yet to respond, but some very civically minded individuals are already on the scene, assisting their fellow citizens and getting them to the tube station. Truly, this is what the bright populace of LATMA is all about, helping one another in their time of need."

<<The foot cuts to a tall man with short brown hair and a long trenchcoat. He's standing in the midst of the burning ruin and hustling survivors towards the tube station. Another cut: MaxTac is now on the scene and the tall man can be seen again. He's carrying a beautiful, but obviously injured young woman over his shoulder. Behind him, several dozen more survivors can be seen following his lead>>

"This gallant individual was certainly the salvation of no small number of his fellow human beings, co-workers, and citizens."

<<A few more seconds of footage. The last of the survivors are sent inside the tube station, leaving only MaxTac behind. Cut back to the anchor.>>

"All of the survivors were immediately removed from the area via the tube stations and given prompt medical care. Details are sketchy at the moment, but MetSec assures us they are securing the area and attempting to save as much of the decimated neighborhood as they can. For Channel 5 Action news, LATMA's number one station for news, I'm Andrea Gray. Stay safe, citizens."

The Kidnapping attempt

New business makes their presence known.

<<A picture of two figures carrying nondescript bone white masks carrying a man with a hood over his head out of a building in Forrest Lawn.>>

Thomas Conrell the owner of the resident said he was glad he signed the contract with Stig Martyr. Mr Cornell had recieved threats towards him and his family and without trying to disturb the Corporate flow and bother MetSec with something trivial as a possible threat to a medium wage clerk as himself he turned to Stig Martyr.
Five days after signing the contract the threat became more then just words or letters in the mail.
Four hispanic young males armed tried by force to make truth of their threats only to find themselves on the recieving end of Stig Martyr.
Spokes person John Ferran was contacted by phone. To the question of how far they would go to uphold their contracts he said.

'Stig Martyr is a suplement to the Corporate Law that exists in LATMA we are a legit firm and will not reserves the right to turn down a contract if we feel it will clash with the laws and matters of the Corporations.'

PC Players

Angerval — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:10:28 CST

Gale 'Outlaw' Trent

Gale is earning Fame among the players as a Quick. She is small and dexterous, making herself a up and coming player in this brutal game.
Gale is mute, but she can read and 'speak' ASL for sign language. She lost her voice when one of the opposing team players shoved at her with the skull, a piece chipped off and cut her larnyx. She bears a nasty scar on her neck due to it. Some say when she gets enough money saved up, she'll get her voice back through cybernetics.

Saul 'Billboard' Black

Little is known about the one called Billboard out in the wastes. (Yet few actually calls him Billboard to his face)
Some claim he was a soldier once, yet at this point is is not even certain that Saul himself knows the truth of his past.

Five years ago, when the game of juggers started to gain hold out in the wastelands, Saul was there. More human then the present one, but he fought fiercly and it cost him much of his ownself.
Each game, every yen he earned was put into improving himself to become the best there is. As went by, Saul earned himself a name in the wastelands, to become something of a celebrity among the juggers and the villages they moved between.
Still at a young age, he became an icon of the game, his word hold meaning among the organisation of the now soo called Bright League. He is a poster boy for the sport after all.

Characters

Angerval — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:43:30 CST

A list of pages dedicated to various characters on Dark Metal

Shale Vandenberg

Herleif Gunaldsson

Thorvald Grendal

John Ferran

Nathaniel Gars

Vargr WhiteMane

Barry Blanchard

Lady Emma Channing

Solena

Gale 'Outlaw' Trent

Doctor Kalindra

Saul 'Billboard' Black

Kalindra

Angerval — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:30:12 CST

There is no abstract available for this page revision.

Jugger Rules

Shale — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:42:16 CST

The Rules of Jugging

* The skull (Gutterspeech: jugg): a "ball" made using two pool noodle connecters (in the gutter world an actual dog skull is used.).
* The stakes (Gutterspeech: gool ): an upright stake at each end; the skull is placed on the stake to score.
* Weapons: There are strict regulations on the length of weapon and amount of padding used (To much padding and the sport looses some of its charm). The weapons in jugger vary in type for different parts of the social standing of the team.

o Corp-style weapons; each enforcer may have any of the following combinations, with at most one double-up:

One Polearm may be 1.5 to 2m in length
One long club/flail: May be 700mm-1.5m
Two short clubs: up to 700mm in length
One short club (see above) and one shield (up to 700mm diameter)
There is also a chain (2.5m) which is wielded by the chain player, and not the enforcers

o Gutter-style weapons; each enforcer may have any of the following combinations, with at most one double-up:

One Polearm may be up to 2m in length (Usally a long leappipe with a a hook in the end)
One hockeystick/flail: May be 700mm-1.5m
Two short clubs: up to 700mm in length
One short club (see above) and one trashcan lid (up to 700mm diameter)
There is also a chain (2.5m) which is wielded by the chain player, and not the enforcers

A gong and 100 stones: The stones are thrown against the gong to keep time. 100 stones per third, 3 thirds per game

Rules:
A game of jugger can be quick and the record of a gameto date is 20 stones. (3 stones per turn)

The goal of the game is to score as quickly as possible, while minimising your opposition's goals. As only the quick may handle the ball, this usually involves defending your quick, allowing them to make a goal. It is a normally accepted creed amongst players to not injure another player on purpose. If an opponent goes to the ground, one usually clips him and keeps him down, or a single kick in the groin region to make sure he remains down for some time. One never goes out to break bones on a player who is down, the game is bloody as it is.

Team Composition

Team Size
Teams can be made up of a minimum of five (5) players and a maximum of eight (8) players.

1.4.2 Positions

Each team will have:

1x Quick
1x Chain
3x Enforcers

Additionally each team may have:

3x substitutes

The Quick - The quick may not have any weapon and is the only player permitted to pick up or handle the Skull during play.

The Quick is the most important player as he/she is the only player allowed to touch the Skull.

Quicks may only move the skull towards the goals while they have possession of the skull, in hand or under arm. The skull may not be kicked or thrown or transported by any other means and there must not be any independent movement of the skull. The Quick may use the skull to block shots, but it may NEVER be used as a weapon.

Quick’s are allowed to tackle and wrestle with each other in order to take possession of the Skulll. Kicking, punching, biting, pulling of hair etc., is strictly forbidden. But any other means may be used to gain possession of the skull, such as stealing and forcing the opposing Quick out of bounds.

The Chain - Each team may have one (1) player armed with a chain.

Enforcers - Enforcers are permitted a choice from combination of the following equipment:

* Staff
* Long club
* Short club and Shield
* Paired Short clubs/maces

Each team may only field one duplication of weapons. For example at any one time there is a maximum of two staves on the field within a team.

Substitutes - Substitutes may replace a player of any position at times detailed later in the rules.

1.4.3 Additional people

Referee - There are 2 or more referee’s per game (where possible) on opposite sidelines. The only time the whistle will sound is to stop play.

The referee’s decision is final and absolute -- there will be NO discussions!

It is the referee’s discretion to decide the length of penalties or the removal of a player from the field.

Referee’s directions are called according to colours and numbers of players.

The referee’s directions should be loud and clear.

Lines People - Lines people should also be used where possible to spot out of bounds and goals placed correctly. Up to 4 lines people are recommended.

Time Keeper - Time keeper keeps track of the progression of the time of the game and score

2.0 Playing the Game

2.1 Duration

2.1.1 'Stones'

Time is kept by the time keeper throwing stones against the gong.
Each third is 100 'stones'. (three thirds to each game)

2.1.2 Starting and positions

Enforcers and chains commence play in their own third.
Quicks commence play at any point around the outside of the centre circle.

To start play the Referee places the skull in the centre circle.
From the sound of the first stone striking the gong the players may leave their respective thirds and Quicks may take the skull.

Players must remain at their starting positions until play begins. In the case of a false start, play is halted, teams are reset in their starting positions and the stone count starts again.

When play begins, only the Quicks may step inside the centre circle until the skull is fully outside its perimeter. If any other player steps in the circle or onto the line, before the skull is removed, he/she is immediately penalized and must kneel for 5 stones in the position outside the circle where the player crossed its perimeter. Once the skull is removed, the circle does not effect the game until the referee resets the skull.

Until one Quick sets foot outside the centre circle after play has commenced no attack may be made against either Quick. Enforcers and chains are permitted to attack each other until the quicks enter play.

2.2 Play

2.2.3 Substituting:

A maximum of 3 “subs” per team per period of 100 stones is allowed.

Subs are only permitted during interruptions in play:

§ After a goal is scored.
§ The skull goes out of bounds.
§ At the end of 100 stones.

The referee must be informed of subs. Failure to comply may result in a penalty (removal of a player from the field).

It is advisable to have 2 Quick’s per team.

No runners are allowed on the playing field at any time during play.

2.2.4 Handling the Skull

The Quick is unarmed and is the only player to touch or place the skull on the goals. If a player other than the Quick picks up the skull or intentionally moves it

Quicks may wrestle each other for possession of the skull.

The skull may not be thrown, kicked or struck by any player.

2.2.5 Scoring

A point is scored when a quick paces the skull on the opp osing teams stake.

The Quick must PLACE the skull wholly on the stake for the goal to be valid.

If a point is scored play stops and starting positions are taken up. The stone count resumes from where play stopped.

2.3 Penalties

There simply are none. The game is on til the game is won.

2.4 Loss of weapons

2.4.1 losing a weapon
If a player drops his/her weapon(s), that player may block attacking shots (with hands and feet). Players must recover their weapon before attacking another player.

If a player is disarmed there is no reason why he/she cannot still help the Quick.

Teams

Shale — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:57:00 CST

LATMA Skullfighters

Dark League

Players:

'Bugsy' the Quick - Chainguard
'Shockwave' - Enforcer

'Chain Slave' - deceased?

This team began in the back alley's, along with other dregs of society that was kicked down into the gutters. Being Dark was one way to get around the Corporations and their strangle holds.

Before long, they grew from boys playing various games in the streets to joining together for their own 'league' of Jugger. It was and is a brutal game, but the rules are pretty straight up for these guys: Fuck Fair...

Win or lose, these guys have become the top street team in the LATMA area and they rarely lose. Their next challenge is to take on those pussy Corp teams...bring it suckers.

Pasadena Grim Reapers

Bright League

Players:

Jim Granite the Enforcer
'Bones' Bruehler the Chainguard

The Grim Reapers began pushing their limits once their team was created. Some were Bright citizens, some dark, but they came together to play as a team. A team that wanted to win, they cut their teeth on playing against the Skullfighters and both teams continue to play. Even though the Grim Reapers haven't managed to win against the Skulls, that doesn't mean they aren't a tough team to go up against.

Lynwood - Cyber Gurlz

Dark League

Players:

Samantha 'The Slammer' Jessup - Enforcer

Bel - Chainguard

"Live Fast, Die Hard and leave a perfect corpse."

This all girl team came out of nowhere. As tough as they come, the cyber enhancements give them an extra point in unfairness. They are 2 and 2 with the Grim Reapers, but haven't managed to win a game against the Skullfighters yet. It's only a matter of time.

Downtown - Eye of Ra

Bright League

Players:

Bruce Brenner, 'The Juggernator' - Enforcer
Case - Chainguard

These technofreaks with major Corp backing, found their way into the land of Jugger. They've been up against their own, but not against any Dark's as yet. They plan on making a name for themselves, but it has yet to be seen.

Kinfolks

Angerval — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:57:05 CST

On Dark Metal there are currently two forms of Kinfolks:

============= Information on Sympathetic Kinfolk =====================
Freebie Points Cost: 3
Prerequisite:
Description: You're Kinfolk to the Garou, and are sympathetic to their cause. You don't necessarily know this, or even know anything about the Garou, but you're a potential ally in the war for Gaia.
System: You're unaffected by the Delirium, though this doesn't make you fearless.
Book Ref: (see 'news copyright')
= Stat Type: List =============================== Stat Category: Merit =

Or:

============== Information on Unsympathetic Kinfolk==================
Freebie Points Cost: 5
Prerequisite:
Description: You're Kinfolk to the Garou, but don't give a rat's ass about Gaia or anything they hold dear. You're unaffected by the delirium, but are unlikely to know this or even that you are Kinfolk. If you found out, it'd likely not be a pleasant surprise.
System: You're unaffected by the Delerium, but this doesn't make you fearless.
Book Ref: (see 'news copyright')
= Stat Type: List ================================ Stat Category: Merit =

Kinfolks can belong to any tribe of the garou, and no kin is the other alike.
Some are cyber, some mages, some sorcerers and each are treated depending on who and what they are, and to which tribe they hail.

Silver Fangs

Shale — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:17:09 CST

Prerequisite: Garou or Kinfolk

Description: The traditional leaders and rulers of the Garou, the Silver Fangs are the archetype of the Garou hero. All of them are related to the heros of yore in one way or another, and many of them can trace their bloodlines through human royalty as well. Although the Shadow Lords have begun, in recent years, to make their own bids for power, the Silver Fangs are still seen by nearly all as the rulers. They are traditional and honorbound, and their numbers dwindle regularly because of their selective breeding--indeed, some say that this inbreeding is causing madness in the Fangs. Still, they rule the Garou, and are deadly foes when arrayed against one.

All Garou in the tribe fall into one of two Lodges:

The Lodge of the Sun, which deals with temporal and day-to-day matters.
The Lodge of the Moon, which deals with spiritual matters.

Houses:

Austere Howl:
House Austere Howl, that hails from the Brittish Isles, lost their Glory days during the fall. And their claim in the US and especially LATMA is slim to none.
Members:
Emissary Sir John Ferran
Lady Emma Channing

Crescent Moon:

The Russian based House, has made quite the claim on LATMA among the Garou. The proclaimed King of all Garou in LATMA hails of the Russian house, and word is that the Fangs will try to stave off the rise of the Shadow Lords in Europe by making a stand.
Members:
King Popov
Silverdrake
Becker