Foreign Courts

Major Courts

These courts are nearby and powerful. They are expected to play a significant part in the ongoing metaplot.

Washington DC

Political Summary

The Court of Washington DC is entirely comprised of the First Estate, and they seem to be widely referred to by the moniker "Prima Invicta", both internally and externally. They are the most significant political power in the northeast, though also the most geographically small, they are rumored to hold considerable sway in the federal government of mortal society, and are looked up to by other Invictus throughout the region.

People of Interest

Viscount Leo Graves - acted as a foreign dignitary, The Good Alder Leo Graves, Viscount of Congress Heights and Seneschal of D.C. of the Prima Invicta.

Rumors, gossip, observations, and other intelligence

"I have had dealings with several members of the First Estate from Washington. Deeply entrenched in mortal politics, they hold galas and charity auctions regularly that have exhibited pieces that made their way into or out of my personal collection, some on display in Parasol Gallery even tonight. They make overtures and flaunt the purity of their control of the city, but I have seen the names and faces rise to prominence and fall to obscurity over the years. Despite the absence of any rival Covenants, the court is as cutthroat as any other, perhaps moreso." - Rhett Townsend

"There is a particularly formidable set of Ghoul Families operating out of Washington and the surrounding areas. The Man has them under his thumb almost entirely, but I still work with runaways, traffickers, and independents with ties. Things have gotten quieter since I was embraced, though, it's like I've been blacklisted. Funny how they didn't seem to mind working with a Ghoul from the Movement, but a Kindred Firebrand is a bridge too far." - Charlie Etta

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Foreign Delegates Only

If you're not a delegate, you don't know this: Leo Graves suggested that Prince Natasha make New York City a purely Invictus city, an offer which she initially demurred on, though she remained open to the Viscount's friendship and counsel.

Boston

Political Summary

Referring to itself as the Commonwealth, the Boston court stretches beyond the borders of the city and throughout the state of Massachusetts. This makes them geographically the largest court, but as political power goes it seems very insular. The dominant covenant are the Carthians, though the term Commonwealth seems interchangeable to them. The Invictus, Circle, Lancea, and Ordo each have smaller presences within the city, though they don't seem to have the wider reach within the region that the Carthians do.

People of Interest

Vanya Petrova - acted as a foreign dignitary, position held no moniker but clearly has pull within the Movement.
Baron Damien Rajastrom - acted as a supplementary foreign dignitary, a member of the Invictus.

Rumors, gossip, observations, and other intelligence

"The Commonwealth are certainly keen to have visitors in Boston to show off the fruits of their labors. If half of what I have been told is true, they are definitely making strides towards a different kind of requiem, though I have my reservations." - Pepper Morrison

"I passed through Boston on my journey to New York City. I met with representatives of various covenants within their Elysiums, and even the First Estate has a small but comfortable presence. I didn't stay long enough to get a thorough read on the domain, only long enough to receive assurances that the local Invictus were not in need of my services." - The Good Alder Victoria Constantine, Viscountess of Hell's Kitchen, Knight, and Notary

"I don't remember Boston being particularly interesting, though a lot could have changed in 25 years. I recognize some of the faces, but when they used to talk about change I had to suppress a gag. Real change won't come from the Carthians' fascination with mortal politics, it will come from the Defiant. From scientists like myself." - Joanna Kennedy

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Foreign Delegates Only

If you're not a delegate, you don't know this: Vanya Petrova requested permission to run 'Commonwealth experiments' in New York City, which Prince Natasha graciously declined, citing that influence will flow outward from the City, not inward.

Philadelphia

Political Summary

The Lancea et Sanctum hold sway over the Court of Philadelphia, and refer to themselves as The Covenant. The city is firmly in their grasp, and has been cleansed of the Circle entirely. The Ordo are barely represented, and the Invictus and Carthians have hardly secured any greater foothold in the city.

People of Interest

Bishop Morgan DuPont - acted as a foreign dignitary, it is unclear how important a Bishop is in the hierarchy of The Covenant. Seemed to have a disagreement with Mama Jackie.
Baroness Jessica Asheglade - acted as a supplementary foreign dignitary, a member of the Invictus.

Rumors, gossip, observations, and other intelligence

Members of The Faithful, a ghoul cult responsible for The Purge, were found to have operated out of this court.

"The Mother's Army has few redoubts on the east coast as welcoming as New York City. Philadelphia is a perfect example of, and some might say the nexus of the reason this is so. Thoroughly given over to the most hardline of the Sanctified, they burn us when and where they find us, and their missionaries can be found far afield, merrily chasing down any that had the sense and ability to flee." - Amahle Ellis

"It is no secret that I have my disagreements with the Sanctified of Philadelphia. The Lancea et Sanctum is not without its heresies and branches, and while I would hope that their rhetoric would not appeal to the greater body of the Sanctified, anyone can see how small our congregation is in New York City, and how strong a foothold these Sanctified have in Philadelphia, and beyond." -Mama Jackie

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Toronto

Political Summary

Toronto is a strange city. The usual covenants are all present, but the true power in the city is less well understood. Their representative Seneschal Secundus seemed to be their representative, but their local Circle doesn't quite map cleanly to the Circle of New York.

People of Interest

Seneschal Secundus - acted as a foreign dignitary, "Sacred Explorer of the Crypt", representative of the local Circle?
Baroness Deborah de Bolvic - acted as a supplementary foreign dignitary, a member of the Invictus.

Rumors, gossip, observations, and other intelligence

It seems to be a priority to Prince Natasha to stay on good terms with Toronto and Seneschal Secundus.

Nobody in the court of New York seems to have any knowledge of the court of Toronto. There have been no rumors great or terrible shared in Elysium, nor even in private. The Circle in particular have been circumspect when the domain has come up, moving on to other topics or excusing themselves altogether.

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Minor Courts

These courts, while nearby, are not expected to play a significant role in the ongoing metaplot, but may make appearances from time to time.