When I get back a few things may be changing, for example I'm adding something new to the character creation that we'll all have to modify. Something called "flaws". For example. [b][u]Flaws:[/u][/b] 1. Reckless 2. Ill tempered 3. Previous wound on arm that affects close combat. 4.(optional) Just to balance out characters a bit, since not every character is perfect, a minimum of 3 are required. Secondly, Dead Cruiser, you question things too often. Also aren't the OIB against the CotD? And if so why is Arkham a Warlock city I think you said at one point. Thirdly; though the Council may be small, they are far more powerful than you believe so, they are far more advanced when it comes to technology. The CotD also woke alongside the Old God Syn, which gains them a formidable force. Even better, the CotD have full control over the Twisting Abyss, billions, maybe trillions of demons that are at their disposal, though probably a tiny fraction of the population is willing to cooperate, whereas more powerful demons have to be enslaved.