Gehenna War: History
Pre-Modern Era
• 500-Year War: The Gehenna War is the latest phase of a 500-year conflict waged by the Sabbat against the Antediluvians and their pawns.
Early Twentieth-Century
• 2012: The Beckoning begins, drawing elder vampires away from their domains, including those of the Camarilla and Sabbat.
• 2013: Increased Sabbat activity is reported as elders disappear due to the Beckoning.
• 2014: The Camarilla strengthens its control over major cities, anticipating Sabbat movements.
• 2015: Open conflict between the Camarilla and the Sabbat marks the beginning of the modern Gehenna War.
Modern Nights
2016 – The Gehenna War escalates as Sabbat offensives are launched in North America and Europe.
• January: Major Sabbat offensives begin, targeting key Camarilla strongholds.
• March: The Camarilla calls for a united front, temporarily allying with Anarchs.
• June: Sabbat forces capture parts of key cities, such as New York and Madrid.
• September: Mass embraces and increased mortal casualties are reported.
2017 – The Camarilla regains control of several territories.
• May: Anarchs exploit the chaos to claim territories.
• August: Rumors of Antediluvians and Methuselahs awakening spread.
• November: Major battles in Chicago and Berlin result in heavy losses.
2018 – Desperation and the conflict intensifies.
• January: Camarilla initiates a scorched earth policy.
• April: Sabbat crusades intensify, targeting both Kindred and kine.
• July: The Red List is updated with new names.
• October: The Beckoning intensifies, causing more power vacuums.
2019 – Cataclysmic struggles for all.
• March: The Second Inquisition launches attacks on Kindred.
• June: Major Kindred leaders disappear.
• September: Key Sabbat leaders are destroyed in Camarilla-led assaults.
• December: The war reaches a stalemate.
Present Day
• February 2020: The Camarilla consolidates control over key cities.
• May 2020: Large-scale battles become less frequent.
• August 2020: Anarchs expand their influence.
• November 2020: The Gehenna War is declared over by some leaders, but many Kindred remain skeptical.
• 2021-2024: Continuing tensions and aftermath.
• 2021-2024: The Kindred world remains uneasy. The Beckoning continues to affect elders, and the threat of Gehenna persists. The Second Inquisition remains a significant threat.
The Vampire Clans of V:tM — editions compared
| Clan | 20th Anniversary Edition (V20) | 5th Edition (V5) |
|---|---|---|
| Brujah | Rebels and intellectuals advocating radical change. | Passionate rebels, fiercely independent; predominantly Anarch. |
| Gangrel | Wanderers, deeply connected to nature and beasts. | Independent, often siding with Anarchs; less formally aligned. |
| Malkavian | Insightful but often insane, possessing prophetic madness. | Insightful seers, primarily within the Camarilla. |
| Nosferatu | Hideously disfigured information brokers and spies. | Secretive and information-focused, influential in multiple sects. |
| Toreador | Obsessed with beauty, indulgent artists. | Social elites and artists, predominantly Camarilla. |
| Tremere | Structured blood sorcerers, occultists with strict hierarchy. | Weakened but still influential blood sorcerers; split by internal divisions. |
| Ventrue | Aristocrats maintaining traditional hierarchies and influence. | Leaders and power brokers, central to Camarilla control. |
| Caitiff | Clanless, versatile, marginalized. | Clanless outsiders, versatile but often marginalized. |
| Thin-Bloods | Weak-blooded vampires facing marginalization. | Increasingly numerous, facing persecution from all sects. |
| Lasombra | Shadowy manipulators, key members of the Sabbat. | Many have defected to the Camarilla, causing internal turmoil. |
| Tzimisce | Flesh-sculpting vampires, traditionally powerful Sabbat members. | Reduced visibility; remain largely loyal to Sabbat, operating covertly. |
| Assamite (Banu Haqim) | Secretive assassins, justice-seekers. | Now largely independent, with many joining the Camarilla and Anarchs. |
| Followers of Set (The Ministry) | Manipulators and corrupters, followers of Set. | Renamed the Ministry, aligned predominantly with Anarchs. |
| Giovanni (Hecata) | Necromancers organized as a family and clan. | Merged into Hecata, encompassing Giovanni, Cappadocians, Harbingers of Skulls, Samedi, Nagaraja, and Lamia. |
| Ravnos | Nomadic illusionists, wanderers seen as tricksters. | Nearly destroyed, survivors scattered and rare. |
| Salubri | Rare, persecuted healers and warriors. | Explicitly present, heavily persecuted, still rare. |