The Rise and Rebirth

In 2002, the city of San Francisco underwent a transformation beneath the moonlit sky. Prince Ambrogino Giovanni, a figure of both dread and business acumen, established a new Primogen Council. What began as a modest group of ancient Kindred has, in two decades, become a powerhouse: a cabal as efficient and relentless as any corporation. With Giovanni at its head, what the Prince does not personally control is managed by the Primogen. Together, they steer the Camarilla dominion with precision, influence, and fear.

The heart of this rule is not just dominance, but structure. The Prince’s domain is secured by the War Tribe—a triumvirate of true ruthlessness: Felica Nocturne, Gunnar Torsten, and Horacio Nelson. They answer only to Giovanni, acting as his fist when whispers aren’t enough and blood must be spilled.

Their seat of power, once the Palace of Fine Arts, now destroyed in the uprising of old Prince Cyrano, has moved. The Elysium of the Primogen now finds home in the luxurious yet ominous Fairmont Empress Hotel, downtown—a place where velvet carpets conceal whispered schemes, and gilded ballrooms hide old secrets. 

Each Primogen member carries a role, not just in politics, but in keeping the Kindred society balanced—or under their thumb:

• Ambrogino Giovanni — The Prince. A centuries-old Giovanni whose mastery of both necromantic arts and financial machinations make him a ruler few dare cross. 
• Lazo Gajic — Vice-Regent, Tremere. Keeper of occult secrets, a master mage haunted by betrayals. 
• Arias Kanakis — Director of the Masquerade, Old Clan Tzimisce. He claims ancient authority and a literal authorship of the unwritten laws that keep the Masquerade enforced. 
• Graf Orlock — Director of Information, Nosferatu. Reluctant gatekeeper of secrets, but nobody knows more or has seen more. 
• Isabel “Raven” Gutierrez — Director of Communications, Malkavian. A voice in the shadows, shaping media, rumor, perception. 
• Graham Corey — Director of Finance, Toreador. He built the nightlife, art, and high society that mortals see—and weaponized it. 
• Felica Nocturne, Gunnar Torsten, Horacio Nelson — The War Tribe. Felica, the security expert (Brujah); Gunnar, the spec-ops savage (Gangrel); Horacio, the director of war (Ventrue). Together they enforce Giovanni’s will. 

But power has its fractures. The Primogen are not monoliths—secret rivalries, betrayals, ambitions, and ancient debts twist beneath every smile and handshake. The Masquerade must be upheld, but at what cost? The old palace may be gone, but its ghost haunts the edges of the council’s decisions. And as threats from Sabbat, Neonates, or other supernatural forces rise, San Francisco’s Night can shift in dangerous ways.

Prince Giovanni quickly made decrees that ensured that the city could re-build.

1. No mortals are to be embraced whatsoever on pain of blood hunt
2. The Jiang-Shi, the kindred of China Town, are to be left alone. No kindred may enter  there upon pain of final death.
3. The Primogen will encourage and help other kindred establish themselves in places of power. The former Prince did not encourage this. Only by this type of control may we truly be the rulers we once were.
4. The Prince will treat the Primogen as equals, taking their advice under consideration and keep a strong balance between the clans.
5. All new kindred who come into San Francisco proper must meet with the Prince to declare their intention.
6. Upon the Prince's absence from  the city, the vice regent will be Lazo Gajic of Clan Tremere. 
7. There are 5 Elysium declared in the city. These places are sacred and the Prince will not tolerate ANY violence on their grounds on pain of Cordo Obitus. The Elysium are: Club CORE at the Pyramid, Mystique Mansion  of Lombard St, Palace of Fine Arts, Club Hell at the Salesforce Tower, and COIT Tower.

The Primogen of San Francisco was formed in 2002 and is a strong, cohesive force in the city. All clans are equally represented with many interests being controlled city wide.