Chicago is at war. Since the Sabbat Invasion in 2002, Chicago has become a contested city. Luc, the newest Prince of Chicago, struggles to retain Camarilla leadership after the mysterious disappearance of the former Prince Lodin, now believed to be dead. The Justicars and Primogens question if the inexperienced Luc can handle the civil unrest of the city and threaten to remove him as Prince. Meanwhile, the Sabbat plan to move in, taking full advantage of this weakening Camarillia regime. Francis, and Archbishop of the Sabbat, questions who to trust in his counsel -- as all are vying for his position once control is gained of Chicago. An influx of Kindred of all clans alike have flooded the city in hopes to regain a strong hold for their respective factions. Allegiances are questioned, treaties are made and broken, and loyalty has become a bargaining chip in the vampire war for Chicago.

Set in real time in modern day (or night, rather!) Chicago, Chicago by Night is a World of Darkness/Vampire: the Masquerade RPG.