Berlin has fallen silent. After a devastating attack on the natural gas
transport piping network that collapsed huge sections of the city's streets
and sewers and incinerated entire blocks, the assault came to an abrupt halt.
Stunned survivors now shift through the rubble in search of lost loved ones,
hoping against hope that a rescue is still possible. Held in high esteem for their contributions
in this time of horror and injustice are Marco of Clan
Nosferatu and Louisa of Clan Gangrel
for their sheltering of many, and Kallisti, Archon of Clan
Toreador, for her organizational assistance.
Terror in the theater! On Monday, March 11th, during the opening
performance of Richard III, Stephen Lacroix, who was playing the lead role,
murdered his co-stars on stage in plain view of the audience. One individual
who attempted to subdue Lacroix was throw into a spotlight, and is currently
listed in 'serious' condition. Police captured Lacroix immediately after the
show. He is charged with five counts of murder, and one count of aggravated
assault.
The Guardian Angels organization has been revived, this time with the
full support of Toronto Police and the mayor. "We're going to clean up this
city" promised Edward Baines, chief organizer. "We're going to make the
streets safe at night again... for everyone."
Conrad Sands, Assistant Chief of Police in Toronto, has announced this
week that he, personally, will be heading a new self-regulating force within
the Police Department. This division will be responsible for the investigation
and dispensing of justice to officers suspected of illegal activity. All
investigations will be open to the media. And Sands isn't just kidding around.
Two days after opening the division, nine police officers were charged with corruption,
accepting bribes, and trafficking narcotics. Their upcoming trial will be televised.
Inmates escape from Osssington Mental Hospital. Early Sunday morning, four
patients at the hospital managed to escape their confinements, running free on
to the city's streets. one of the inmates, Jennifer Sheckly, was being held
for psychiatric evaluation pending her trial for the brutal murder os six
year-old Jerry Marks. A man hunt is now under way. Physicians at the hospital are at
a loss. "Our security is sound" says Dr. Walter Phibes, "They just somehow managed to
slip out. We're working double-time to make sure nothing like this happens again."
Doctors at Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital say they believe they have a
cure for the bizarre "sleeping sickness" that has held hundreds of people in a
near constant state of sleep for years, and in some cases, decades. "We're
very hopeful" said Dr. Joanne Powers, lead physician of the project. "We're
ready to attempt administration of the cure this week."
Written by Dave Komlos, and used with permission
Investigations
overseen by several Justicars continue in
Germany. The Justicar of Clan Tremere is set to give a speech tomorrow
night in Vienna. All seek the maniac Baker, the man responsible for the carnage in Berlin. The
Blood cry has gone up worldwide.