I never set out to write a Kingdom of Pacifica setting. In fact, I wanted to make one for the Kingdom of Apples once upon a time. We never seem to end up where we originally planned though. This setting is the summation of a year of gameplay and two years of development. The story behind Kingdom of Pacifica actually begins with my World of Darkness: Portland project (also based out of this website). My original intent was to create some sort of Play By E-Mail or Play By Post game set in Portland, Oregon and the surrounding areas and based on many of the original World of Darkness games (a game that never came to be, sorry Astra). That idea took a side seat to a Changeling the Dreaming Chronicle I soon started (and one that is still going strong to this day [November 02, 2007 for those of you playing along at home]). I loved it so much that I expanded on the setting, looking to the rest of the Kingdom of Pacifica so my Kithain PCs can explore the world a little and get to know their neighbors. What came to be is what you see here, the numerous Duchies, Fiefs and Domains of the Kithain of Pacifica. I drew a lot of inspiration from Kingdom of Willows (the Changeling setting for the American South) as well as Immortal Eyes: The Toybox (which gives us info on the city of San Francisco and the surrounding area). I also was mused by Digital Dreaming and the lush setting they created for their players. This setting is by no means complete. As long as I'm running my current chronicle I don't think this will be complete. So, I'll keep updating, keep showing you all what I have. I hope you like it.
Some Credit Where Credit is Due: A while back I started talking with "Kerry", the Changeling Storyteller at Digital Dreaming: Seattle (though I doubt she'll even remember the conversation at this point). They are running a top notch game and have given me a lot of inspiration. It was Digital Dreaming that gave me the ambition to create a setting like this. We talked for a bit about my ambition of creating a Portland based RP setting and the things I liked about Digital Dreaming. I was given permission to use some of their storylines in my games, even though our game worlds couldn't co-exist. Sad, but true. So with that I borrowed a few concepts. I can hear the groans now, but rest assured my friends, I've done a lot to shape the single story I borrowed into something new. I just wanted to be honest with you all, that's it.
~Tom~
Our amazing map was created by Alaina. Thank you so much my love!
History of the Kingdom
Coming Soon
Geography of the Kingdom
The Kingdom of Pacifica encompasses the states of Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii. Queen Aeron ni Fiona rules from the arboreal Fae city of Caer Redwood deep within the Redwood forests of Northern California. Her rule is less than absolute and at times rather weak. The Queen's recent marriage to Duke Vogon ap Ailil has solidified the Royal family's hold on the Kingdom as more and more Commoner rebels gather within Pacifica's boarders.
The Queen's lackluster rule has led to a number of domains breaking away from the typical Royalist model. Large tracks of land go without a Duke or Duchess to lead and a few are firmly in the hands of Anti-Royalist commoners. The Queen's Court is known for its oblivious hedonism while the Duke's iron shadow creeps across the land. Far away from the Royal Court the lesser nobles and commoners manage as best as they can in the frigid light of their uncaring rulers. All around them the first snows of winter begin to fall as autumn seems to be coming to an end.
Composed of The Royal Barony of Muirwood, 12 recognized duchies, two unincorporated domains, two Commoner led domains and numerous smaller counties and baronies, the Kingdom of Pacifica is a land flooded with Kithain. During the 1969 Resurgence, this area became one of the most densely populated area for Kithain and remains so to this day. In fact, there are so many Kithain here that there are not enough domains for all of the Sidhe (and by that we mean to say that there are not enough "choice" locations for the Sidhe to rule over. Few, if any Sidhe wish to preside over the vast deserts of Southern California or the rugged terrain of the High Deserts in the middle parts of the Kingdom).
A few Commoner held domains exist to bring contrast to the stranglehold the Nobility has on the land. Allowed to technically exist by the Royalists, these domains remain a constant thorn in the side of the Nobility, even in these dark days.
The lands of Pacifica are far too vast for us to detail here in full. Storytellers who read this should take advantage of other resources on the topic of the Pacific Coast. Read about the history of the West, flip through a travel guide and exercise your license as a Dreamer to embellish the lands that comprise the Kingdom of Pacifica.
The Kingdom of Pacifica- American Pacific States
Ruled by Queen Aeron ni Fiona and Duke Vogon ap Ailil
The Royal Barony of Muirwood- A hidden grove in the Redwood forests of Northern California
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Enchanted Places: Caer Redwood, the Queen's Glade and home. Deep within the Redwood forests one comes upon a circle of massive trees, larger than any imaginable by the mortal mind. High above in the hidden arboreal world sits the palace of the Queen of Pacifica. A dazzling array of rooms and halls suspended hundreds of feet in the air and connected by elegant bridges of vine and redwood. Gardens nestled between massive branches, rooms seemingly grown from the living trees. A hidden world full of wonders never seen on the ground awaits guests of the Royal Family.
The Duchy of Roses- Portland, Oregon and surrounding area
Ruled by Duke Donivar ap Dougal
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The Duchy of the Sound- The Puget Sound Area, Washington
Ruled by Duke Kale ap Gwydion
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The Duchy of Olympus- The Olympic Peninsula, Washington
Ruled by Duchess Artemis ni Fiona
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The Duchy of the Couve- Vancouver, Washington
Ruled by Duke Alcren ap Balor
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The Duchy of Cliffs and Dunes- The Oregon Coast
Ruled by Duchess Melody ni Eiluned
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The Duchy of Goldengate- San Francisco Bay Area ( West and North of the Bay)
Ruled by Duke Aeon ap Fiona
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*The Duchy of Oakhold- The Eastbay area
Ruled by Duke Blade, Ennobled Eshu loyal to House Balor
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The Duchy of the Silver Screen- Hollywood, the Semi Valley and the Land North of LA
Ruled by Duke Geoffrey ap Dougal
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The Duchy of Angels- Los Angeles Area (excluding Hollywood)
Ruled by Duke Gabriel ap Gwydion
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The Duchy of the Northern Valley- The Sacramento Valley
Ruled by Duke Kurt ap Eiluned
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The Duchy of the Southern Valley- The San Joaquin Valley
Ruled by Duchess Katerine ni Eiluned
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The Duchy of High Sierra- The Sierra Nevada Mountains
Ruled by Duke Conrad ap Fiona
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The Boardermarch- San Diego and the Mexican Boarder area
Ruled by Duke Rafael ap Fiona
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The Duchy of the Red Woods- Portions of the Redwood Forests in northern California.
Ruled by Duke Mathias ap Fiona
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The Isle of Flowers (The Kingdom of Strung Blossoms)- The Hawaiian Islands.
Ruled by Count Menhiron ap Fiona, Queen's governor of the isle.
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The Fiefs of the Gold Coast- Southern Californian Coast between Santa Cruz and Los Angeles.
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The Fiefs of the Tracklands- Eastern Washington and Eastern Oregon
Ruled by the Margrave Rudolph ap Gwydion
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The Dominion of Jefferson- Southern Oregon and Northern California
Held by Lord Reynald ap Liam for the Monarchy, ruled by a Commoner Parliament (currently held in secret as Royalist pressure attempts to eradicate the Commoner Government)
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The Emirate of the Fiery Lands- Desert Territory in Southeastern California
Ruled by Emir Najib, an Oba bound to his lands (unheard of for his Kith outside of Africa and the Middle East). He was “granted” the land by Queen Aeron many years ago after a forceful attempt to remove him was met with deadly force, as though the land itself was protecting the Oba. He is advised by the Saahir Zak’Nefein (Taftani Magi) who binds djinni to the service of the Emir.
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The Kah-nee-ta Nation (Nunnehi Nation)- Warm Springs Reservation, Oregon
Council of Elders led by the aging Xnitla.
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Kithain of the Kingdom
Queen Aeron ni Fiona
Duke Vogon ap Ailil
Duke Donivar ap Dougal
Countess Genyvra ni Fiona
François, Kor Librarian
Count Drake ap Ailil
Lady Marissa ni Ailil
Count Jonathan, Ennobled Troll loyal to House Dougal
Duke Kale ap Gwydion
Duchess Artemis ni Fiona
Duke Alcren ap Balor
Sir Morray, Ennobled Troll loyal to House Balor
Duchess Melody ni Eiluned
Duke Mathias ap Fiona
Duke Aeon ap Fiona
*Duke Blade ap Balor
Duke Kurt ap Eiluned
Duchess Katerine ni Eiluned
Duke Conrad ap Fiona
Duke Geoffrey ap Dougal
Duke Gabriel ap Gwydion
Duke Rafael ap Fiona
Margrave Rudolph ap Gwydion
Count Menhiron ap Fiona
Lord Reynald ap Liam
Emir Najib, Oba settled in the Deserts of Southeast California
Gallain and Others
Xnitla, Nanehi elder of the Nah-nee-ta Nation
Detective David Currier bani Quaesitore, IA Detective for Portland PD and Hermetic Magus
Our Heroes
Dame Annabelle ni Scathach (played by Alaina)
Ailfryd bani Merinita ap Liam, advisor to Duke Donivar ap Dougal (played by Byll)
Squire Kyle, Troll in the service of Annabelle (played by Steve)
Dubhdara, Fir-Bolg ally of the Duchy (played by Ian)
Baroness Aisha ni Fiona, Childling Seer (played by Katie)
Sir Cedric, a Redcap and the Commoner's Sheriff (played by Chet)
Rena, a Boggan friend of Annabelle's (played by Alice)