World of Darkness: Portland

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signs of the outpost, and the structures and knowledge
waited, buried underground, only to be uncovered in
the last century.
If what was to become Portland was the last
vestige of Atlantis after the fall, the argument goes,
it is possible that if any place is a worthy successor
of Atlantis, it would be Portland. If it has the power
to be such a prominent outpost, then perhaps it is a
likely heir to the dynasty of the Awakened. If this were
Within Portland exist a myriad of physical places
of magic, both made in modern times and recently
discovered from ages past. Most are kept somewhat
enigmatic so that each gamemaster can add specific
details to better fit individual chronicles. With the
exception of Government Island, Riverplace Marina
and New Stonehenge, all locations in this section are
fictional. Most are meant to exist completely under the
Sleepers’ radar.
1. Oberon’s mansion
Oberon’s estate would far overwhelm Pittock if
anybody knew it was there. A combination of obscure
location, high foliage and Occultation keeps most
Sleeper from being aware the mansion exists, and
those that are conscious of it for some reason don’t
consider it worth mentioning to the board of tourism.
Other mages dream of being invited into Oberon’s
home with free run of the place, but so far that has
yet to happen. There are occasionally cocktail parties
and other informal gatherings to the estate, but
those events have been restricted to just a few of the
rooms—and there are rumored to be over fifty, once the
below ground levels are factored in. Wild speculation
of what is in the mansion has grown in participation
over the last twenty years. There is known to be at least
one massive library, but there are rumored to be two
more. Rumor exists of a secret showroom of artifacts,
a meditation point with some magical device in it
that amplifies Mind and Space abilities, and dozens
of other possible points of interest that would have
mages trampling down Oberon’s door, were he not so
powerful. Oberon grants visitation request to no one,
and isn’t known to become actively involved in affairs
not initiated by him—neither Oberon or his house
should be expected to make any sort of appearance
until the chronicle designed with him in it. Oberon’s
mansion is a sanctum with a rating of 5, a Hallow
with a rating of 4, a Library with a rating of 7, and a
Demense. (Floorplans to come for chronicle two.)
2. Government Island
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to be accomplished the road would be long and hard,
and the outcome of such an official proclamation
unpredictable. But perhaps an enlightened city is what
necessitates the ascension to the pure realms. Perhaps
Atlantis requires redemption, redemption through a
new incarnation, a new incarnation which Portland
can provide.
Government Island is a real place, a patch of land
in the middle of the Columbian River—Highway 205
passes over it, but it is not accessible by road. Many
drivers pass over it and wonder what could be down
there, especially since it has such an enigmatic name
and appears to be untamed. Mages know that the
official stories (of the island being strictly a wildlife
reserve) are bogus—there is a magical presence there
(a Hallow most assuredly, and possibly a Demense,
although no mages reside on the island; but there is
something…else there, too). There was a time when it
was a boat-only campground, waterhole and various
recreational site, but in recent years this has changed
into complete restriction—the wildness has returned
to the island, and most traces of human occupation
has been grown over or decayed. It is considered a noman’s
land for all Awakened. So far, none who have
ventured there has returned.
3. The Chamber of Amber
Deep, deep beneath the earth rests an enormous
amphitheater that bears a startling resemblance to
the Roman Coliseum. Made from soap- and sandstone
so flawlessly created one can hardly see the lines
between the bricks, the entire structure is lined with
gold, including delicate calligraphy of mage symbols.
The only other decoration are ovals of amber set
into the stone; the entire hall looks like it has had its
hue adjusted unnaturally. The seven meter entrance,
ornately carved and boasting gold-stenciled depictions
of imago, looks small in comparison to the rest of the
entrance—the highest point on the domed ceiling
measures 35 meters. The only other doorway leads
under the coliseum, to a hallway of doors that will not
open, save one. In it was documents of hypothetical
Rotes, artifacts, imbued items, and all manner of
mage-oriented objects—however, no reference to where
or when the architecture came from.
The Chamber is sometimes put to use, most
especially for Duel Arcana, but for the most part the
Chamber is studied. The exact center is known as
a level 5 Hallow, but it is also a Loci—not only that,