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Behind The Veil latest news: REMINDERWelcome back; your last visit was on May 16 2012, 07:05 PM
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Sep 5 2011, 02:19 PM
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Rules and Regulations
The title is self-explanatory. All members are encouraged to stop here first and thoroughly read through all the rules before they submit a character profile. Check out the Species information below for rules on specific breeds.
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Jan 14 2011, 04:14 AM
In: The Horde
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Species Information
Los Angeles is just teeming with supernatural creatures, from the ever popular Shifters and Kin to the enigmatic Mages. Here you can find information on them all.
[ Humans and Kin | Shifters | Mage ]
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Nov 24 2011, 08:42 PM
In: Seekings
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Character Approval
All members must submit a profile and get approved before they can post on the forums. Members who haven't posted a profile within 30 days will be deleted. You will know your character has been Approved when it is no longer here and has been moved to The Populace.
[ Validating | Inactive | Deceased ]
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Jan 25 2012, 11:23 PM
In: Fig
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HELP?!
Don't understand the rules? Can't access the forums? Come here with any questions or concerns you may have. Guest friendly.
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Oct 7 2011, 09:37 PM
In: Questions about spirits and...
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The Populace
Feast your eyes on all the wonderful, marvelous, and awe-inspiring brilliance that is the BtV Approved character histories; sorted by Species for your viewing pleasure.
[ Human | Kinfolk | Shifter | Mage | Other | NPC ]
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Feb 18 2012, 01:07 PM
In: Raleigh Davis
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Registry and Relationships
Come here to register a celebrity avatar and residence or to keep track of your character's many relationships...
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Feb 21 2012, 01:55 AM
In: Career Claim
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Wordplay
Does your character have a diary or journal? Do they have a penpal, or just like to keep in touch with family members? Anything your character writes can be kept here.
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Mar 30 2011, 02:32 AM
In: Thoughts From the Undead
By: Giuliana Rosselini |
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Everything's Eventual
There are no real secrets in the World of Darkness. Here you can find/create/trade e-mails, news, gossip, phone calls and much much more.
[ E-Mail | Central Media | Phone| Gossip Grid ]
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Nov 28 2011, 05:46 PM
In: Taking Statements
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Residences
From cheap rundown apartments in shifty neighborhoods to studio apartments and lofts elsewhere, Dowtown offers a vast array of places to lay your head.
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Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the world’s busiest origin and destination (O & D) airport. O&D passengers are those beginning or ending their trips in Southern California rather than using the airport for connecting flights. In total traffic, LAX is the sixth busiest airport in the world for passengers and ranks 13th in the world in air cargo tonnage handled.
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Mar 2 2011, 11:54 PM
In: Temptation At First Sight
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The L
Nicknamed so by the local residents, the L is actually an L-shaped block that offers a variety of fastfood resaurants from the well-known Subway to the independently owned pizza and Chinese places.
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Mar 3 2012, 09:32 PM
In: Don't Think of Tomarrow...
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The Nightlife
Without a doubt Downtown LA has the most nightclubs and bars than any other district in Los Angeles, quite possibly in the entire state of California. People from all ethnicities, social standings, and species come here to have a good time. Instead of just one, here you can find the numerous clubs Downtown has to offer.
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Dec 1 2011, 02:50 AM
In: Stood Up
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Open Arms
A homeless shelter ideally located beside a grand cathedral, Open Arms stays open late and offers warm beds and food, and other amenities, to the poor and needy.
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Sep 12 2011, 01:14 AM
In: A Well-Respected Man
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Grand Plaza Hotel
A lavish hotel on a sprawling estate in one of the better parts of town, the Grand Plaza is the site of many famous shindigs and a favorite hideout for celebs who've grown tired of the limelight. As such, there's nothing a person can't get with the right name and money, from over-the-top apartment suites to private cars to take you shopping. The staff aims to please.
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Mar 1 2011, 03:53 AM
In: Self fufilling prophecy
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Little Tokyo
Little Tokyo is a Japanese American district in downtown LA. Home to many shops, hotels, museums, churches, and other attractions, it is the cultural center for Japanese Americans in Southern California.
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Jan 6 2012, 10:28 PM
In: Big Trouble in Little Tokyo
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Parker Center
Parker Center is the headquarters for the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Mar 9 2011, 02:04 PM
In: Sometimes Reputations Outli...
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The Music Center
One of the largest performing arts centers in the nation,here you can find performances in variety from orchestra, opera, drama, musical, chorale, lecture, dance, family, and participatory arenas.
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Sep 26 2009, 08:34 PM
In: Lifestyles of the Rich and ...
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LA Public Library
The LAPL is one of the largest publicly funded library systems in the world with over 6 Million volumes. Membership is open to everyone, not just residents of LA, as there are no residency requirements to obtain a library card.
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Feb 29 2012, 03:07 PM
In: Eyes Wide Open
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LA Convention Center
The LACC is a convention center that hosts annual events such as the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, and is best known to video games fans as host to E3. Whether its erotica or anime, all the major conventions are held here.
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Oct 30 2011, 03:51 PM
In: You Have Just Lost The Game
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Wholesale District
Located alongside the railyards and covering a wide swath of land, the Wholesale District is a collection of warehouses and stockyards that provide storage for businesses throughout the city and beyond.
[ Sids Salvage ]
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Dec 18 2011, 06:44 PM
In: Enlightened Houses
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Residences
From the low-income Spanish and Black neighborhoods, to the slightly better off Jewish and White areas... there are worse places to live.
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Dec 28 2011, 10:44 AM
In: Merry Christma, pillow-biter!
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Highland Park
Actually a district of LA, Highland Park is a picturesque area with numerous actual parks and neighorhoods where the people are friendly and all too eager to ignore the approaching shadows.
[ The House Of Mirrors ]
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Nov 18 2011, 03:44 AM
In: Obeying the Pull
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Cal-State University
The campus of California State University occupies nearly 200 acres on a hilltop site that affords views of nearly all of Los Angeles.
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May 11 2011, 03:38 AM
In: Flash of the Blade
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Last Writes
Near the University, but far enough from campus to be too long a walk for all but the keenest student, the Last Writes Bookshop caters to all tastes, but especially the fringe and esoterica of rare new and out of print books. Last Writes has been owned by a Jewish family originally from the East Coast for over four generations and is a late-opening bookshop, but not beyond 11 at night.
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Sep 28 2011, 09:35 PM
In: Interests and passions
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Angeles National Forest
Home to many diverse wildlife, plant and tree species, the Forest also offers over ten lakes and reservoirs, dozens of trails and campgrounds, as well as roads, lookout towers, and recreational residences. Needless to say, this area is most populated by the Garou.
[ Pricklebush Caern | Elizabeth Lake]
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Dec 5 2011, 09:20 PM
In: Baby Barbie on Barbiturates
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Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Church, is a Roman Catholic parish and a school for youngsters. Since 2005 it has gained a bit of publicity due to a sex scandal involving a pastor who has since resigned and been replaced.
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Oct 31 2011, 12:13 AM
In: Exploring New Land
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Los Angeles Medical Center
The LA Medical Center provides a full range of inpatient/outpatient, emergency and diagnostic services. Also a major teaching hospital, LAMC plays an important role in training physicians, nurses and other medical professionals.
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Feb 21 2012, 03:33 AM
In: Rise and Shine
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Evergreen Cemetary
Evergreen is the oldest existing cemetery in Los Angeles. It is also one of the largest cemeteries, with over 300,000 interments. Unfortunately it is also a very popular place for fledgling vampires and Noseferatu to hang out, so beware.
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Nov 2 2011, 06:35 AM
In: Dead men tell no tales
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San Fernando Valley
Once, San Fernando was better known for its connections to the aerospace and nuclear power industries. In the present, it's the long established home of the film and music industry powerhouses that dominate Los Angeles. Their offices, studios and many of the old film ranches are located in this bustling valley.
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Nov 27 2011, 10:52 PM
In: The Lemonade Springs, Where...
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Whether it's a decadent mansion in a gated community in Beverly Hills or a quaint little home in Santa Monica, the Westside is all about class and presentation. You'd be hard-pressed to find an unsightly spot here.
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Jan 12 2012, 01:54 AM
In: A Letter of Deeds and Fortune
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Beverly Hills
Contrary to popular, belief Beverly Hills is not located within Los Angeles, but is instead a city in the western part of Los Angeles County. Nevertheless, it still plays a vital part in the life of Los Angelenos.
[ Rodeo Drive | Beverly Wilshire Hotel ]
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Dec 18 2011, 01:23 AM
In: Come Play My Game I'll ...
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Santa Monica
Santa Monica is a coastal city situated on the Santa Monica Bay of the Pacific Ocean. Because of its agreeable weather, Santa Monica has become a famed resort town, the city has experienced a boom through the revitalization of its downtown core with significant job growth and increased tourism.
[ Santa Monica Pier | Mahogany Café ]
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Dec 18 2011, 11:50 PM
In: Maybe Sprout Wings
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Venice
Venice is known for its canals, beaches and circus-like Ocean Front Walk, which features performers, fortune-tellers and vendors. It is an important tourist attraction, and has retained its popularity in part because it is an attractive location for walking and bicycling.
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Feb 12 2012, 02:48 AM
In: My Favorite Adventure
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UCLA
The University of California, Los Angeles is a public research university. Established as a branch of the state university, it is the second-oldest general-purpose campus in the University of California system and has the largest enrollment of any university in the state.
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Mar 22 2011, 03:35 AM
In: Well I Ain't Evil, I...
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Century City
Century City is an important business center, and many law firms and executives—particularly those with ties to the film, television, and music industries—have offices there. Its Westfield-owned shopping mall is one of the major retail centers in LA. It is also home to the Century Plaza Hotel.
[ Adonis Total Body Fitness ]
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Aug 6 2011, 03:41 AM
In: On The Floor With Two Left ...
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Even to live in tiny one-bedroom apartments in Hollywood you've gotta have serious money, otherwise this area is home to the famous and extremely wealthy.
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Sep 23 2011, 11:52 PM
In: I Wasn't Born With Enou...
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Hollywood Attractions
There are far too many things to see and do in Hollywood to warrant their own seperate space, so here you can see and do them all from the Kodak Theatre, Universal Studios, and Hollywood Walk of Fame to the million other sights and attractions.
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Jul 12 2011, 03:16 AM
In: Blind as a Bat
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Griffith Park
Visitors can attend concerts under the stars at the magnificent Greek Theatre, study the stars (or the Hollywood sign) at the Griffith Observatory and planetarium or visit the Los Angeles Zoo, the Museum of the American West and a merry-go-round. There are two 18-hole golf courses, athletic fields, along with several basketball and tennis courts on the grounds. The park also has a swimming pool which is open during the summer months.
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Oct 18 2011, 04:15 AM
In: Fred 62
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Fredericks of Hollywood
Frederick's of Hollywood is a well known retailer of lingerie. Here, in addition to the selection of bras and panties, there are corsets, bedroom slippers, a vast array of hosiery, bridal lingerie, beautiful special occasion lingerie, and even more high-end seduction pieces.
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Apr 26 2009, 11:25 PM
In: Wild Kingdom
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Roosevelt Hotel
The Roosevelt Hotel is a historic Spanish-style hotel. A twelve-story building that holds 302 rooms and suites, it has had many famous occupants in the present and past. The hotel's remodeled pool, which contains an underwater painted mural, is especially a hotspot for young Hollywood stars.
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Dec 11 2011, 08:06 AM
In: Tonight We're Taking Ov...
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West Hollywood
Socially progressive and green-oriented, West Hollywood is a trendy place to live. Boasting a large queer population, this city hosts several popular recording studios, bars, shopping centers and the famous Sunset Strip.
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Oct 19 2011, 08:14 PM
In: Marbles on Glass
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Long Beach is home of the Upper and Middle-class citizen with high to affordable housing and rental space on what is mostly beachfront property.
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May 11 2011, 06:41 PM
In: Cause for Celebration
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Long Beach Museum of Art
The museum is open Mon-Fri, with free admission on Saturday, from 11am-11pm. The museum also has an oceanview café with outdoor tables that is open for lunch on weekdays, and also has a popular weekend brunch.
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Feb 27 2009, 04:41 PM
In: Expanding One's Horizons
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The Broadway Corridor
The Broadway Corridor is the location of several restaurants, specialty stores, and coffee houses, including numerous theatres and art showcases.
[ Leyna's Forge | Frediger's ]
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Nov 28 2011, 02:06 AM
In: What are ya buyin', str...
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Beaches and Boardwalks
Long Beach lives up to its name and offers a plethora of picture perfect beaches and waters with boardwalks that double as Fairgrounds and Carnivals or ones that are simply made for walking.
[ Devilsmouth Pit ]
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Jun 20 2011, 01:56 AM
In: Bunking Off Sea-Side
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Westside
West Long Beach is a working-class neighborhood made up mostly of Hispanics, Asians, and African-Americans. Gang presence in this area is heavy. Every place has its bad seed...
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May 26 2011, 02:31 PM
In: I'm In Love With Judas
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Los Angeles Park
This spacious park features a huge community center with in-door pool, night-lighted basketball and volleyball courts, a skate park, playground equipment and many other attractions.
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May 29 2011, 05:45 PM
In: Sweat or Bleed
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Residences
Only the truly open-minded and fearless, or simply the minorities, are willing to settle down in South LA. Those who do know that it's a hardknock life, though not half as bad as everyone else seems to think.
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Nov 28 2011, 03:24 AM
In: Briefing
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California Science Center
The California Science Center is a state agency and museum billed as the West Coast's largest hands-on science center. Currently it consists of the IMAX Theater, the Sketch Foundation Gallery - Air and Space Exhibits and the Science Center itself.
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May 13 2011, 01:58 PM
In: The Next Evolution of Humanity
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7-11
A little food/snack mart in one of the better parts of town, located near a gas station and run by a married couple who don't speak much English.
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May 11 2011, 09:31 PM
In: Stumbled Upon, with Slushies
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Leimert Park
Leimert Park is considered the center of the arts scene in LA, with flourishing blues and jazz clubs; as well as venues for Hip Hop and numerous dramatic performances and poetry readings. The park at the district's center, adjoined by shops and a theater, is a popular place for performances and gatherings.
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Jan 31 2012, 02:05 AM
In: Locked In
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The Brothel
The name is very fitting in this case as The Brothel is indeed a brothel, though in the guise of an exotic dance club. Behind the scenes women and girls can be bought for a price. Run by a butch woman named Charlie who makes it her business to keep a record of everything that goes on.
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Feb 14 2011, 11:51 PM
In: Treat the ho like a classy ...
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The Night Owl/The Caern of the Bellows
The Night Owl is a former comedy club converted into a warehouse/workspace for a production crew. High fences, tall bushes and rumors of nasty guard dogs and strongarmed prosecutions of trespassers keep over-interested parties away.
Among the Garou, The Night Owl is known as the Caern of the Bellows, a Humor caern dedicated to Coyote and guarded by the High Ears Sept.
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Jan 21 2012, 01:55 PM
In: A new start
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The Banks Indoor Firing Range and Self Defense Institute
Though it might not be in the nicest area, the Banks Indoor Firing Range and Self Defense Institute is well regarded by shooting enthusiasts around Los Angeles. Stewart Banks, the owner and proprietor, is ex-military, and leads two of the self defense classes himself. Five gun clubs meet here on a regular basis. It boasts two underground firing lanes, a gun safe, three upstairs training rooms and a modest canteen.
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Jun 6 2011, 10:56 PM
In: A man fires his rifle for m...
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Streets, Alleys, Rooftops, and Sewers
Walking down the street can be a harmless event, but when the sun goes down and you're in a certain part of town... how quickly things change. What you can't see can hurt you.
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Oct 9 2011, 09:01 AM
In: Crawling in the Night
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Bloodlines
This represents not one place but many. Any place specific to the Kindred world, whether it's Elysium or the Sabbat's catacombs can be found here.
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Jun 14 2011, 11:15 PM
In: An Elysium Gathering
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Reminiscence
A little gateway to the past where you can relive important or vital moments in your characters lives. Elder vampires can go back to their Embrace... Mages can relive their Awakening... the opportunities are endless.
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Oct 18 2011, 05:46 AM
In: Never More To Go Astray
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The Umbra
The Umbra is a world of spirit and shadow. A reflection of the physical world no less than the soul of a person reflects the body. Only a select few supernatural creatures are capable of travelling here.
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Dec 20 2011, 10:41 PM
In: Cause In The End We're ...
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Elsewhere
Can't find a specific place inside LA? Or perhaps you'd like to travel to another country? Do you live outside of LA? Come here to role-play wherever you like that isn't already on the board.
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Dec 6 2011, 03:47 AM
In: The Great Outdoors
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Out of Character
Out of Character posts go here. Feel free to talk about and discuss whatever you like, but please try to avoid spamming. This is possibly the perfect place to get to know your fellow RPers.
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Feb 3 2012, 11:37 PM
In: Theme Songs
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RP Discussion & Planning
Have an interesting plot idea and want to see if anyone's interested? Come here to formulate and talk about new or upcoming plots, or to simply discuss current threads.
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Feb 22 2012, 12:26 AM
In: New Player Says Hello
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Original Creations
Here you can post your paintings, drawings, sketches, short stories, poetry, songs, etc. Only original literature and artwork, which means work that you've created yourself. Taking credit for someone else's work will not be tolerated.
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Apr 17 2011, 07:09 PM
In: The kinfolk's lament
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Coming and Going
If you're going to be gone for any length of time please be courteous and let everyone know here, especially the people you're currently posting with. Likewise, if you're making a return after a lengthy absence.
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Apr 1 2012, 07:48 PM
In: Hard Disk Problems
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The Archives
Here lie the remains of old or incomplete characters/threads. read at your own risk...
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