***“Best way to live in California is to be from somewhere else.”
California is one of the fifty states that are part of the United States of America, and part of the West Coast; in this page we will discuss the political situation of all Domains in the West Coast, broadly, and focusing on the Golden State. The Angels’ Accord is also a key document to understand the situation, from the Camarilla’s perspective.
The current Prince is Lou Grand, who, after a Thaumaturgical accident that caused the death of many in a near-Breach of the Masquerade (swiftly covered up by the Inner Circle), decided to impose a ban to the entry of any Tremere; the only way for a member of the Clan to enter the city is to request a Writ of Safe Conduct for Seattle.
The city is currently under quarantine by the Camarilla, after the Incident of 1999: during the Y2K Anarch attacks, a coterie has made himself widely known through a Masquerade Breach, causing the local Second Inquisition cells to activate, wiping out the local leadership and keeping a high alert for any new arrivals. Furthermore, in the last few years, a contingent of dhampir agents of the Second Inquisition have been tasked with protecting this stronghold at all costs.
The last true Anarch Free City, it is led by the Anarch Freedom Komitat, who, democratically, administer the city. The Camarilla and the Movement have agreed to keep the status quo, and access to and from the city is allowed from both sides. The Komitat rotates its leadership every two years via elections, something unheard of in vampire society.
For the situation in Los Angeles, read Los Angeles; the common understanding is that the city is shared, with the Prince being recognized as the main authority in any Camarilla Domain of the city, while each Barony is an independent Domain, in and of itself; however, the Baronies of Los Angeles have formed an alliance, or League of the Baronies to protect themselves from internal and external threats: the Sabbat is seen by both the Barons and the Camarilla as an invading force to be ousted.
The massive influx of packs from Eastern USA and Mexico has swelled the ranks of the Sabbat, who have overwhelmed and then claimed the city as their stepping-stone in the West Coast. Currently, Cardinal Radu Bistri is in control, and backed by Regent Melinda Galbraith; holding the outskirts, yet very invested in the expansion of the Sword, is Cardinal Bruce de Guy, who has the support of the local Status Quo faction.
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