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The
Ghuls
New London’s Ghuls are based
predominantly within the Subterania of New London’s
Fountain District. The fire that ravaged the district
in the late 1800’s left many houses derelict,
and that fact that the subsequent rebuilding of the
city took place over the ruins, leaving an extensive
network of abandoned streets, foundations and even
houses below ground-level is a fact not overlooked
by many Eldritch. In fact, some even believe that
the Ghuls had a hand in the fire, and in the rebuilding
that followed it. It does, after all, seem to be a
very fortunate coincidence for them.
From the Fountain District, extensive
Ghul-dug tunnels link the substreets with the Bon
Espoir cemetery and even run all the way out to Fountaine
House outside the city.
The Ghul population of New London
is a little higher than most cities due to the vast
graveyards and open vaults at the outskirts of the
city. The race populations are around normal, but
for a slight increase in the number of Faitors and
Vetala, thought to be a result of the extensive learning
of the head of the colony, Sebastian Fountaine.
Sebastian has lead the colony since
the mid 1800’s, rising quickly to power after
his metastasis because of his sharp wit, cunning,
and Machiavellian intelligence. He tolerates little
subordination from his underlings, and many a Ghul
known to disagree with him has been known to simply
disappear. In the long run, Sebastian is a master
of the Secret Arts, and few will risk challenging
him.
It was as a direct result of his leadership
that the Ghuls formed an alliance with the Court of
Night only a few years ago. It’s not known by
most Ghuls exactly why Sebastian decided to join the
Court, or on what terms they are accepted by the Revenants
and Vampires, but most know that, in addition to being
the leader of the colony, Sebastian also holds the
title of Dauphin of the Court of Night in New London.
In reality, it doesn’t make
much difference to many of the Ghuls of the city whether
they are allied with the Court of Night or not. They
simply continue to go about their business, avoiding
the Court and hoping that it avoids them, but times
are changing, and soon, the Ghuls of New London must
change with them. Like it . . . or not.
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