Haven

A Haven is a safe place to rest. It is the vampire's home, workshop, and sanctuary. Without a Haven, a vampire is exposed, vulnerable, and at the mercy of the city.

What a Haven is

A Haven is any place where a vampire can safely rest during the day. It may be:

• An apartment, a house, or a mansion
• A warehouse, a factory, or a storage unit
• A crypt, a tomb, or a mausoleum
• A hidden room, a secret passage, or a underground bunker
• A supernatural space, a pocket dimension, or a spirit realm

Haven requirements

A Haven must provide:

• Shelter: Protection from sunlight, weather, and physical harm
• Privacy: A place where no one will find you
• Security: Protection from intruders, enemies, and the Masquerade
• Access: A way to get to and from the Haven safely

Haven ratings

A Haven's rating reflects its quality, security, and usefulness.

Rating	Description	Example
1	Basic shelter; minimal security	A closet, a car, a hidden corner
2	Adequate shelter; some security	A locked room, a basement, a gated area
3	Good shelter; good security	A fortified apartment, a hidden haven, a secure building
4	Excellent shelter; excellent security	A mansion, a fortress, a hidden lair
5	Legendary shelter; legendary security	A castle, a supernatural haven, a hidden dimension

Haven benefits

A Haven provides mechanical benefits:

• +1 die to all rolls made in the Haven (up to +3 for a rating 3+ Haven)
• Safe rest: You cannot be found or attacked during the day
• Storage: You can store equipment, blood, and other resources
• Planning: You can plan and prepare without interruption
• Healing: You can recover from wounds and conditions more quickly

Haven and Humanity

A Haven may also provide Humanity benefits:

• A Haven that reminds you of your mortal life may provide +1 to Humanity tests
• A Haven that anchors you to a Touchstone may provide +1 to Humanity tests
• A Haven that is shared with a coterie may provide +1 to Humanity tests

Haven complications

A Haven creates complications:

• Enemies know where you are: If your Haven is discovered, you are vulnerable
• Maintenance: A Haven requires upkeep, repairs, and resources
• Neighbors: A Haven may attract unwanted attention from mortals or other vampires
• Masquerade risk: A Haven may reveal your nature to mortals
• Dependency: You need a Haven to survive; losing it is a crisis

Haven loss

Losing a Haven is a serious consequence. Without a Haven, a vampire:

• Cannot safely rest during the day
• Is exposed to sunlight, weather, and physical harm
• Is vulnerable to enemies, rivals, and hunters
• Must find a new Haven immediately

A vampire who loses a Haven may suffer:

• A –1 die penalty on all rolls until a new Haven is found
• A Humanity test if the loss was caused by a violation of a Tenet
• A condition such as Exposed, Hunted, or Homeless

Haven and the Masquerade

A Haven must be hidden from mortals. If mortals discover your Haven, they may:

• Investigate the property
• Report suspicious activity
• Break in or vandalize the property
• Reveal your nature to others

Haven security

To secure a Haven, you may:

• Install locks and alarms: +1 to security
• Use supernatural protection: +1 to security per dot of Discipline
• Create a Masquerade cover: A fake identity or business that explains your presence
• Hire security: A retainer or contact who watches the property
• Create escape routes: Hidden exits, tunnels, or passages

Haven and the city

The city is full of potential Havens. A vampire may find a Haven in:

• Residential areas: Apartments, houses, mansions
• Commercial areas: Warehouses, factories, storage units
• Industrial areas: Abandoned buildings, underground tunnels
• Historical areas: Crypts, tombs, mausoleums
• Supernatural areas: Haunted houses, spirit realms, pocket dimensions

Haven selection

When choosing a Haven, consider:

• Location: Is it near your territory, your allies, and your resources?
• Security: Is it well-hidden, well-defended, and hard to find?
• Access: Can you get to and from it safely?
• Masquerade: Will it attract attention or raise suspicion?
• Cost: Can you afford it with your current Resources?

Creating a Haven

To create a Haven, you must:

1. Find a location: Scout the city for potential locations
2. Secure the location: Buy, rent, steal, or otherwise acquire the location
3. Fortify the location: Install locks, alarms, and supernatural protection
4. Maintain the location: Keep the Haven in good condition
5. Protect the location: Hide the Haven from enemies, rivals, and mortals

Haven creation cost

Creating a Haven costs Resources dots equal to the Haven's rating:

Rating	Cost
1	1 dot
2	2 dots
3	3 dots
4	4 dots
5	5 dots

A Haven may also be acquired through story events, such as:

• Inheriting a property from a sire
• Conquering a rival's Haven
• Finding a hidden location
• Building a new Haven from scratch