Wyrm
History
2010-2015: Initial Setbacks and Alliance Building
- 2010-2013: The Garou Nation, led by Él Arbol, launched aggressive offensives against Pentex. Two key Black Spiral Dancer Hives, led by Malachi "Night-Howler" Thorne and Isabella "Dark-Watcher" Marek, were destroyed. Malachi was slain during a failed ritual to summon a powerful Bane, while Isabella fell in a final stand against the Garou, her Hive collapsing around her in a massive underground explosion.
Pentex responded by forming a coalition with other Wyrm-aligned entities, including Fomarchs, Ferectoi, Kindred, Nephandi, Technocrat Barrabi, and Fallen Fera. This coalition aimed to regroup and prepare for a more subversive approach.
- 2015: Formation of the Wellness & Environmental Sustainability Project (WESP)
WESP was established as a joint venture by Siren Cosmetics, Magadon Pharmaceuticals, and Endron International. Publicly, it promoted health, wellness, and environmental sustainability, but secretly, it aimed to expand Pentex's influence through various covert means.
Key Components and Hidden Agendas:
- Wellness Centers: High-end centers offering beauty treatments and health services, using Siren and Magadon products to subtly influence patrons and gather intelligence.
- Eco-Friendly Energy Solutions: Projects like wind and solar farms, masking Endron's harmful activities and targeting environmental activists.
- Community Health Outreach: Free clinics and programs distributing experimental drugs and collecting data under the guise of health services.
- Educational Programs and Scholarships: Funding initiatives to influence young minds and recruit future leaders sympathetic to Pentex's cause.
- Media and Public Relations Campaign: A massive effort to control public perception and promote WESP's supposed achievements.
2016-2018: Quiet Preparations and Covert Influence
With Él Arbol's continued resistance, Pentex shifted to subtler methods. The Special Projects Division and supernatural allies focused on undermining San Diego's spiritual and social fabric.
Nephandi and Technocrat Barrabi manipulated spiritual nodes and ley lines, while Fallen Fera infiltrated various circles to gather intelligence. Kindred discreetly supported these efforts, assisting with logistics and spreading Wyrm-tainted products through the wellness centers.
2019: The Dawn of a New Strategy
Pentex refined its approach, emphasizing long-term subversion. WESP continued its operations, increasing Pentex's control over local resources and subtly influencing the populace.
The coalition's efforts were coordinated to destabilize the city's spiritual defenses, using the guise of eco-friendly projects and community outreach to mask their true intentions.
2020: A Pivotal Year of Consolidation
- El Árbol's Decline: As the Caern spirit Él Arbol weakened, Pentex and its allies prepared to exploit the situation, setting the stage for future actions. Plans were laid to take advantage of the potential power vacuum without direct confrontation.
- Strategic Subversion: The coalition deepened their influence, with Technocrat Barrabi and Nephandi subtly shaping the media narrative and public perception. WESP's PR campaign positioned the joint venture as a positive force, while its hidden agendas continued to advance Pentex's goals.
Present Day: Current Initiatives and Expansion
- Further Distribution of Wyrm-Tainted Products:
WESP's Ongoing Influence: Siren Cosmetics and Magadon Pharmaceuticals continue to expand their product lines, subtly lacing everyday items with Wyrm-tainted substances. These products are distributed widely through wellness centers and mainstream retail, gradually eroding the spiritual resilience of the population. New marketing campaigns target vulnerable demographics, including teens and young adults, to broaden the reach of these corrupted products.
- Abductions and Cultivation of New Fomori:
Special Projects Division Operations: The abduction and conversion of individuals into fomori have intensified. Victims, often drawn from marginalized or unnoticed segments of society, are subjected to extreme conditioning and Wyrm rituals to transform them into loyal agents. These fomori are then embedded within key sectors of society, including law enforcement, corporate structures, and community organizations, to further Pentex's agenda.
- Expansion of Ocean Operations:
Introduction of Menantol Ark: Pentex has launched a new, cutting-edge offshore platform named Menantol Ark. This futuristic, almost small town-sized oil rig and underwater research lab serves as a hub for both legitimate and covert activities. On the surface, it functions as a pioneering facility for renewable energy research and marine biology. However, beneath the waves, it harbors secret laboratories conducting genetic experiments, including the breeding of aquatic fomori and the development of bio-chemical weapons. The Menantol Ark also plays a critical role in resource extraction and environmental manipulation, ensuring Pentex's dominance in oceanic ventures.
- Establishment of a Joint Operations Center:
Coordinated Corporate Command: A new Joint Operations Center has been established within San Diego, serving as the nerve center for all Pentex subsidiaries operating in the region. This facility coordinates the activities of Siren Cosmetics, Magadon Pharmaceuticals, Endron International, and other Pentex branches. It provides real-time intelligence, logistical support, and tactical response capabilities, ensuring a unified and efficient approach to maintaining and expanding Pentex's influence. The center also serves as a liaison hub for supernatural allies, facilitating cooperation and strategy development among the various Wyrm-aligned entities.
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Any concept marked rare will need to fill out a restricted concept pitch application and await approval prior to moving forward through chargen.
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Any concept marked rare will need to fill out a restricted concept pitch application and await approval prior to moving forward through chargen.
A universal XP Incentive guide showcases the bonus XP able to be applied.
Any concept marked rare will need to fill out a restricted concept pitch application and await approval prior to moving forward through chargen.
A universal XP Incentive guide showcases the bonus XP able to be applied.