Node

Nodes are places of power much like verges where reality bleeds and intermingles with the vast array of other dimensions within the World of Darkness. Typically Node and Hallow are interchangeable, as they are places of powers that produce Mana.

Node vs. Hallow
However, where Nodes differ from Hallows is that Nodes are sought after by Werewolves and even Sin-Eaters. The chief reason being that they not only produce vast quantities of Mana, but also Essence and even raw Plasm.

History
Nodes are new and haven't always been around. This has caused a mad scramble as the various factions who capitalize on them rush to claim them. There are theories that Nodes are finite resources and will eventually stop being created. No one knows how or why they are created, just that they are potent sources of energy.

Nodes are rare and can dry up, often leading to various factions fighting over them in an attempt to seize control of their respective power sources.

The Resource War
The conflict being fought over Nodes has many names, each unique to those fighting it. The League simply refers to it as a war for resources, and thus aptly named it. The Uratha believes Nodes to be constructs of the Azlu, and thus call it the Azlu-Ibiru Conflict. The Sin-Eaters refer to the war as the Avernian Crisis, seeing the rise of Nodes as gateways to the Underworld. Whatever the name and faction, all have their own reasons for fighting in it each as divers as those who partake.

Benefits
Nodes give quite a few benefits over regular Hallows. First, they store immense amounts of resources equal to that of a 10-dot supernatural trait. Second they act as Avernian Gates, Supernal Verges, and Loci. Third, there are signs that they are artifically created, or that they are created on a timetable. This has led the various factions to put together teams to search for whoever, or whatever is creating these Nodes.