History of Chicago

The events which have shaped the vampiric court of Chicago.

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1871

The Great Chicago Fire
Disaster / Destruction

The burning of much of the city of Chicago proves to be a political house-cleaning for its vampiric residents. The city's former Prince perishes in the flames and Prince Fisher takes the throne.
1967

26 /1

1968

29 /8

The Shadow War
Revolution

During times of mortal political upheaval, a powerful Elder made a move against the Prince of Chicago in an effort to seize the throne. This plunged the city's vampires into a political war that lasted almost two full years. The coup attempt was eventually defeated.

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The Shadow War
2010

10

The Gangrel Secession
Political event

The Gangrel Justicar leads most of his Clan away from the Camarilla. Some few individuals remain, but most become Independent.

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2015

7

The Red Star
Celestial / Cosmic

A red star, supposedly a harbinger of great doom, appears in the night sky. Life goes on as usual.
Game 1

The Disappearance of Roselyn Walsh

Roselyn Walsh, a prominent Chicago Toreador chiefly known for welcoming new arrivals to the city, disappeared from her home