China+town

//This is part of the Hangover city, Liverpool, uk setting// =Lì wù pŭ táng rén jiē=

Liverpool’s China town is the oldest in Europe. There are estimated to be 7,500 people of pure chinese descent living in the city, and a lot more can claim some chinese heritage. The gate on Duke street is the largest multi arch gate out side China and the community are justly proud of it. The Mortal authorities have taken the claim on the area so seriously the street signs are Bilingual, with the chinese appearing in red beneath the black english name.

The chinese started to arrive in 1835 when the first direct trading vessel arrived form China delivering Silks and spices. Slowly more and more of the chinese arriving in the city stayed, using the city as a base of operations for their jobs on the liners and freighters plying in and out of the port. The families stayed behind, living in the narrow streets near the docks. By 1890 there were enough of them that there was a need for shops and businesses to provide for them, and the Chinese Businessmen's support society was born.

Their Chinese brought their own beliefs and religions, and folklore, and as such their own supernatural. Unlike the clear distinction between ‘believes and unbelievers’ that occur in western culture. The lines have always been more blurred in China town. Most families have a personal shrine and a strong threshold. Also they will recognise the supernatural for the creatures they are, and have no qualms about going to their priests and authorities for assistance as they do not fear being thought insane for talking about such things. This alertness has helped keep the major dangers, such as the Jade Vampire, out of the city. The skill of the Taoist Alchemists and Buddhist Priests and serve the community well. Other Lì wù pŭ Spirits, some considered beneficial by the community have arrived, most noticeably the Foo dogs who now live guarding the entrances to the community, a Baí Zé who advises on the supernaturals in the world around them and Qilin who dispenses justice

China town has always had a distant relationship with the The Covenant and the High Council. Their leader, Tu Di Gong has signed the covenant on behalf of all of his people, although typically Shen Jun Meng attends any council gatherings instead. There is nothing to prevent any individual from signing up on their own behalf if they choose too, and indeed some have, But for the most part they deal with any issues themselves. They will assist the Covenant when their skills are useful but all too often they claim they have no experience of the issue and stay safe in their virtual walls. Should a mission require Rare Breed to enter China town they always take care to wait at the Foo dog until some one comes to accompany them.