New Albion

## Setting Summary

**Current Year**: 2026

**Location**: South of Houston, TX, between Freeport and Surfside Beach, near the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge.

*See also:* The Map of in-city territories.

## Political Details

### The Edict of Succession

In 2007, five Justicars issued a new edict: one which was designed to pacify the Anarchs by giving them an appeasement, while also fulfilling the Camarilla’s needs. This pronouncement was called the Edict of Succession.

The Edict of Succession ensures that members of the Camarilla will treat Anarch territories as they would treat Camarilla domains. This means that they must respect any laws the local Anarchs have put into place, and they must respect the leader of the territory as a lawful Camarilla authority.

### The Blood Accords

The Camarilla and Sabbat declared a ceasefire starting in 2012. This helps them focus on not getting whacked by hunters. This détente is currently in force. Proving a Sabbat presence in the city has violated the Accords will be important.

The Blood Accords are up for review in 2030.

## Local Personalities

### Mayor Jessica Hornwood: Mayor of Albion

Miss Hornwood was a longstanding representative in the great state of Texas, representing the 3rd district following the retirement of Sam Johnson. She was a rabidly pro-business and pro-education supporter, able to easily ride the technocratic wave of the 2020 elections into reelection. It shocked many pundits when she announced she would be stepping down to run for Mayor of a strange new project in Texas. A rumored presidential candidate falling into a local political quagmire? Yet Miss Hornwood could see the potential in the project, and her massive success and outstanding leadership has been greatly appreciated.

Eh, Honestly… She’s an opportunist. She knows what she’s about and is trying to take it. Some people miss being nobility so much they’ll be a Queen to a King if it means getting that sweet taste of real power.

### Doris Ashview: Local Celebrity

Doris Ashview, when she is not tirelessly fundraising for the various nonprofit organizations that make New Albion home, is the owner of The Blue Devil Lounge, a retro-style piano bar where the Golden Age meets the Digital Age with seamless elegance. She is also the director of Human Resources for the city's largest employer, Gordon Industries.

### Doctor Duncan Hollow: Dean of New Albion University

Our esteemed Dr. Hollow is perhaps best known for his rediscovery of the tomb of the Sumerian Queen Jez Dagan, which was thought lost to the ages. His miraculous study of ancient archaeology made him a overnight celebrity in academic circles. His next great project is going to be right here in New Albion, nurturing the minds of our next generation.

Our best guess pegs this guy as working for… Well, someone. Thing is, he just doesn’t seem bright enough to have stumbled onto an ancient locale like that on his own. Plus, fuck, what kind of family calls themselves “Hollow”? Someone has to be doing a bit.

### Ole’ Uncle Johnny

I was born in a log cabin I built with my own two hands. I was born sooooOOooooo ugly that my own mother didn’t attend my birth. And I’m the one providing you with this handy dandy map. Me. Not your sire. Not your Primogen. Not even your prince. See, I don’t like Fledgelings chargin’ into the mouth of hell without some sort of idea what is going on. Fuckin’ up means a breach of the Masquerade. Breachin’ the Masquerade means I have actually *do work* so this is a bit of “Ounce of prevention is worth a Pound of Cure.”

And, uh, yes, I do have a way you can pay me back for my kindness. Coordinates are attached. Ain’t that convenient?

*“But Uncle Johnny, I never would have read this if I knew you’d ask something of me!”*

Welcome to the Un-Life, Kid. Enjoy your stay.

## Introduction Vignette

New Albion Monorail Stop Alpha

January 15th, 2024

New Albion, Texas

*“Gordon Industries is proud to announce the grand opening of the New Albion Nokia Theatre. In this grand exhibit hall, you can expect nothing less than quality nightly entertainment, both from local artists and abroad. Why not join us for the premiere of the new movie “Devotions” Starring Emma Watson, Imani Akan, and Tom Hanks? Or maybe the touring musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” would be more to your tastes? Here in the New Albion Nokia Theatre, we run round-the-clock movie and live performances.”*

“Live Better. Live Albion.”