May 26, 2021

Time goes on. The people of Baltimore go about their lives, getting close to one another, or tearing each other apart. Gang activity picks up on the Eastern edges of the city as Vitel's men return to continue the war in earnest. The Black Spiral Dancers have begun to press into other areas of the city, but have largely been contained by Primogen Blackwood's Gangrel forces, at least for now.

Little Italy finds itself repaired, as do the other ravaged areas of the city. Weeks roll by, and the mortals continue to talk about the supernatural. Such things keep the message boards alight, and still regularly make the news. Disaster crews continue to work on Patterson Park, and the entire area has been sealed down while government scientific teams examine the eruption site. The national guard, however, has been sent home, and Homeland Security has taken over the majority of the work in conjunction with Pentex, who is on a government contract. The Treasury of Amenhotep III is announced by the City Council to be coming to the Walters on the first of June to be put on exhibition, and the town's elite prepare for the opening gala.

The Council also announces that Baltimore will fund universal, free healthcare for all city residents. One merely has to present their city ID at the hospital to receive service.

Finally, the night of May 26, 2021 arrives. It is the night of the Blood Moon, and supernaturals across the city are buzzing about the event, each with their own belief as to what it portends. Andrew Leakey is holding a celebration of the Lesser Mystery of Set within his Temple, with invitations having gone out across the city. The sunsets. The dead wake. And the great Wheel of Time continues to roll on.