Dark Ages Vampire - Bloodlines

Game Master Dennis Harry

Bloodlines is a continuation of the now defunct table top Dark Ages Vampire game wherein the PC's have created lineal descendants throughout the ages.

Attendees seeking a seat or have a seat in the Inner Circle:

Assamite - Lord Bajazet al Nasir.

Brujah – Lady Meridie de Chancie, Lord Criatas, “Dark”Selena, Robin Leeland.

Cappadocian – Lord Benne.

Gangrel – Milov Petrankov.

Lasombra - Prince Narses the Archbishop of Nod

Malkavian – Antione le Fanu, Lutz von Hohenzollern.

Nosferatu – Cristo Petradon, Simon.

Salubri – Brian Stack.

Setites – Sadir.

Toreador – Rafael de Corazon, Francois Villon, Helene la Jouste.

Tremere - Radek, Mistress Fanchon.

Tzimisce – Myca Vykos.

Ventrue – Alyssa Gilbert, Lady Jadviga Almanov, Lanzo von Saschen, Prince Alexander.

Remember - only those listed get votes. Of course influencing their Childer can go a long way to getting a vote.

Social Combat:

Let me first thank Sir Dunstan and his excellent Game of Thrones campaign as the inspiration for this rules tweak. A shout out to Vitaliano who also does an excellent job as a player in that campaign.

Game of Thrones has a Social Combat system that, while not translatable directly, I used as inspiration for this campaign.

This is a proposed rules set and I am more than happy to hear feedback from Players before I implement it in full.

Roleplaying is still required to get your point across. However, I think a mechanical system could be beneficial for this scenario, a scenario quite unlike anything I have ever done in a Vampire game before.

Making My Case

To convince a “voter” to side with your Sire, you may roll the following set of Attributes and Abilities:

1. Against someone who is clearly NOT in your favor --- Manipulation+Subterfuge+Politics
2. Against someone who is NEUTRAL – Charisma+Expression+Politics

The difficulty of all rolls is that Cainites Willpower. You will need to score as many successes as they have Willpower to win the contest. Once you engage the voter, you will only have three rounds to make your case and can only attempt do so one time per night.

If you have Presence – Awe or Enrancement, you may attempt to use these powers in conjunction with the above roll. Each success utilizing that Discipline gives you one more success on your total roll.

Beware, failing in using Presence in Elysium can lead to Sanctions by Thomas Brexiano.

Also beware, Cainites may try to turn this system around on you…

But What if Someone Else Tries This on a Voter I just Brought to my Side?

Amount of successes is a key factor here, you will want to score as many success as you can to ensure that a rival does not try to take that vote from you!

Certain NPC’s already believe that others are in their favor and would never change their votes. Those will be the toughest cookies to break.

Note this system cannot be used on:

Your In-Clan rivals, no amount of sweet talking or bribes will change their minds they all want this position badly.

Prince Narses, he simply will not entertain such discourse. Of course, this does not mean you cannot try to get into the ears of one of his Childer to have them speak with him…

Discerning My Quarry’s Intent

How can I tell if someone is for or against me despite what they are saying?

Make a Perception+Empathy+Politics roll.

The difficulty is 10, less that Cainites Humanity score. Those closer to the Beast are much harder to read. For every Century over 300 years that Cainite has lived, the DC will be increased by 1, topping out at 10, as these Cainites have well and truly mastered this game to have existed for so long in the first place.

Once you engage the voter, you will only have three rounds to ferret out their intent and can only attempt do so one time per night. You will need to score as many successes as they have Willpower to ascertain their intent.

If you have Auspex – Read the Soul or Invade the Mind, you may attempt to use these powers in conjunction with the above roll. Each success utilizing that Discipline gives you one more success on your total roll.

How else can I make my case?

The use of Presence, while frowned upon, is much less cause for censure than using Dominate. Dominate does not work on a Cainite whose blood is closer to Caine than your own. If you seek to use Dominate to convince a voter (or perhaps one of the Childer?) to vote for your Sire, it would be best used elsewhere in the city.

Boons – the boon system of quid pro quo can also be used to gain votes. You will need to offer something of course that that voter does not have or cannot get from another candidate.

Eliminate my rivals. This one is obvious though failure to do so without detection may subject YOU to the Final Death!


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Male Italian (Toreador)

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court

Lorenzo Cappelli wrote:


[b]"Ahh...honesty, something sorely lacking these nights. I am more than happy to have a conversation with you on any number of subjects, including why you believe, beyond the ties of blood, why Francois Villon deserves to have the seat on the Inner Circle more than Helene la Jouste or Rafael de Corazon."

"That being said, my friend, my time is not entirely my own. Once the inquest into Signore Santo and his sire begins, my attention will have to be dedicated to that endeavor."

"More than fair, and respect to Signore Santo for his prior claim upon your time," Ranerius considers, "Where to begin indeed?" The Toreador strokes his chin thoughtfully "I know only a little of your clan. I know the Cappadocians are learned, powerful within this city, and are intrigued with the mysteries of death. If that's true, I suppose it would seem our clans are very different to some, but in retrospect, when I think on how mortal man seeks to understand death by art, be it a dirge composed to honor the fallen, or memorials of marble and alabaster to the deceased, it does seem that the Toreador and Cappadocians could indeed have interests intertwine. If nothing else, cooperation will allow each clan to focus a bit more surely on the areas it favors, while allowing projects to progress. But I ramble, I summed up what I know of your clan, but I've yet to hear if I have heard correctly"

And since I maybe gone later... normally Ranerius wouldn't rush things, but more to respond to.

The Toreador listens and nods, then says, "As to why my sire? I could make light jest that he clearly has excellent taste as proven by his drawing me into this world, but that aside," He continues, "and more seriously? He has vision, and recognizes that we there is strength in unity. He told me, his exact words, "You are only as strong as your allies", and I found them to be wise. That aside, there is also the matter of demeanor. Helene is dismissive of all those younger than she, to the point of scorn. She does not cooperate, or build consensus, within her clan our outside of it: she demands and expects others to bend to it. Rafael? More than once he has displayed temper and impatience. The Artisian, she has a good eye and level head, but she also is indifferent to anything not related to her craft. She would never abuse power given, I do not think, but neither would she likely use it, even when it needed to be. My sire is not perfect, but he is the best man for the job from my observations."


Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court

"I guess Ventrue could be a good start, my lady has a 'friendship' with one of them I believe, I would call it more rivalry though"


Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court
Setite Table

" He certainly wants to tell me things about you. Trying to drive a rift between us. We should determine how to use that to our advantage. The conclave is priority but I needs you to be aware. So what is next then?


Bagrat Kamsarakan is the name on the mortal you seek he answers

As far as my blood would taste, well i am told it isn't of any speciality for a delicated and refined pallet he replied as he politely salute in the middle easter nway


Lost in his thoughts and bombardment of heightened emotion Michael was completely oblivious to Lorenze's greeting. With being killed that night revived only to face death again. Being in a room filled to the brim of murderous intent, hearing the words of honey being pour from ear to ear as rivals gain temporary alliances in their lust for power its a lot to take in. Clearing his head of such thoughts before his legs give out Michael recognize the man before him

"Good evening good doctor, and you as well Signor. An eventful night we are having yes"


Shadow's Status

Ranerius Bernerius:
Start with Lord Benne's Childe first. No doubt Lord Benne will ask his Childe about all who approached him. That will be your way into discussions with the Elder. In the meantime, I must go, I feel that Violetta summons me. Do not worry I shall return.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Onfroi the Bastard of Burgandy - the Dark Streets of Venice

Violetta smiles at you, Very well Onfroi. I shall request the presence of my Sire, what I have to report to him are for his ears only". With that she closes her eyes and concentrates.

She opens them again and gestures to the Inn, "We should wait within our quarters, this city has become much more turbulent since we first arrived a few weeks ago".


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Lasombra Table

Xing as you look at Andrew's table, you see that he has two Cainites that have approached him. One an established one of Can Toreador and the other the strange Dr you met in the alley only a few weeks ago. You could have sworn the man was mortal at that time...

You approach if you wish to.

Alejandro clasps you on the shoulder. "Do not stray far from this place, when I retrieve him I shall retrieve you and make proper introductions". He stand and approaches the Lasombra named Valdemar at the other side of the Table.

Some of the other Lasombra occasionally glance at you but none speak to you. It seems they are a bot wary of you.

The list of Lasombra is in the Campaign Info tab, if you wish to speak with nay of them it appears you will have to be the one to engage.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Salubri Table - Andrew and Vitaliano

Rafael arches his eyebrows, "Did you both know each other as Mortals prior to your recent Embrace?"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Dunstan and Cantor

Is there a specific Ventrue you wish to approach?


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Assamite Table

Cristiano seems distracted by the Lasombra table and does not engage in conversation.

Simon continues, Arabic"My mistake then. I have given my intent to challenge my clanmate for leadership of the Nosferatu among this august group though I believe it would restrict my wanderings. I fear that his rigidity would not accurately reflect the positions of Clan Nosferatu. Can either of you make introductions for me with Lord Bajazet?"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Setite Table

"I shall tell you more of him later, in this place, thin air may have ears. Come we should support your friend Michael Santo, the sharks already circle him..."

As you look over you already see Lorenzo Cappelli, a Toreador Childe Raneris if you have the name right at the table and Mistress Fanchon approaches from the dais.

Sadir leads the short walk to the Tremere Table but turns to you, "You will lead this dance, I will be there as a presence only".


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Tzimisce Table

Selina begins to lean into you her fangs descending in her upper row of teeth.

Before she can close the gap another Cainte steps forward, "Selina, I fear I shall have to interrupt this intimate moment between you two. Prince Narses wishes to see the Mortal for himself".

Selina pauses and turns to look at the interrupting Cainite, "Yes of course Brexiano, no doubt the Prince wishes to taste this one himself first".

Thomas smiles at you Bagrat and extends his hand, "Shall we?"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Ventrue Table

Alyssa pulls Lord Jurgen close to her but within your earshot, "It seems you were right Jurgen. I should like you to arrange a meeting with this Lady Meridie after all.

Alessndro, which Clan shall we start with first? I know that you spent a few nights at Court over the past week, are there any you believe you would be comfortable speaking with by yourself? We must split our efforts yo canvas all of the Cainites present in the next few nights".


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Tremere Table - Michael Santo, Lorenzo Cappelli, Ranerius Bernerius

Michael, you see that Michele approaches your table before he can arrived, the woman on the dais who seemed most against your presence here arrives first.

"Radek, know that when the Council of Five is called to order next month, I shall make every effort to name you Anathema, if not for your past crimes than for the gall you have displayed here in Siring without the permission of any of your Elders. I shall play along with his charade for now but your Long Night shall come to a short end quite soon. No doubt one of Narses underlings will make their way over here in short order then we can begin this inquest".

Radek responds, "Mistress Fanchon, how pleasant to see you again. Your candor is quite refreshing though quite foolish. If that is how you wish things to be between us then I shall strike back the only way I know how".

Fanchon takes a step back and raises her hands a slight smile upon her lips.

Radek shakes his head, "I know better than to challenge your prowess in Blood Magic. While I am proficient I am not likely to win a duel with you. Worry not, soon enough you will find out how I will exact my retribution".

Fanchon turns to Lorenzo and Ranerius, "Good evening Childer. I am Mistress Fanchin of Clan Tremere a pleasure to make your acquaintances". She does not even look at Michael Santo.


Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Salubri Table - Andrew and Vitaliano

@Vitalono
"Honestly I prefer more time in tha solo pursuit o God an less so an interest in tha festivities..."

Rafael arches his eyebrows, "Did you both know each other as Mortals prior to your recent Embrace?"

"Nay though I daresay tha many o tha newly sired did in recent weeks cross paths in one way err another. Though wit so many sired in such a short time it seems more a certainty tha a curiosity."


5th Generation Cappadocian | Bloodpool: 26/40 | Willpower: 6/8

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Tremere Table - Michael Santo, Lorenzo Cappelli, Ranerius Bernerius

"Good evening Mistress Fanchon. I am Dr. Lorenzo Cappelli of Clan Cappadocian. It a distinct pleasure to make your acquaintance."


Male Nosferatu 6th Generation; BP 28/30, xp saved: 0, spent 155

Onfroi will with some relief return to quarters from the volitile streets nodding that at least one of the lords and ladies of the night notices the streets and their termoil and waiting for his fate to be determined. What a strange night Onfroi thinks to himself with a wry smile


The one lady Meridie had a talk before we came in


Clan Malkavian Blood Pool 19/30

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Salubri Table - Andrew and Vitaliano

Vitaliano smiled as Rafael came up and bowed his head slightly at him. "Forgive me, it is quite true. We have only recently become acquainted as he has said. While I did dabble a bit with our kind before the embrace, I never met this man nor his sire. I run a rather interesting business and have made some arrangements with clientele to deliver them certain goods. Though, I doubt you will ever need my services...a fetching man such as yourself must know his way in conversation and can gather what he desires easily without an intermediary." he said smiling his false mask of a smile.

Manipulation+Subterfuge: 3d10 + 2d10 ⇒ (3, 3, 7) + (4, 5) = 22 Attempting to use flattery and charm to win the Toreador over a bit. Might have to spend a bit of Willpower on this as I believe he owns one of the votes yes?


Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Tremere Table - Michael Santo, Lorenzo Cappelli, Ranerius Bernerius

As we walk up to the table if I can catch Michael's eye I will nod slightly to him as to try to convey that our relationship in our prior life can only help in this.
"Mistress Fanchon, a pleasure. I am Michele Quereni of the Setites. " after a moment I will turn to Ranerius, " A pleasure to make your acquaintance."
"Dr Benne" as I nod to Dr Benne and Radek.

" Michael, it is good to see you even under these circumstances. There is a reason why we all continue to exist so let us determine your reason.


Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Ventrue Table

Eyeing Lord Jurgen, Any ideas on who wouldn't want those two?

I can speak to Simon of Clan Nosferatu who claims that his Childe has been freed of the curse of the Nosferatu by the divine will of God. He is quite excited by the news.

Simon pledges his support for Lady Meridie, already. He feels she is the least jaded of the Brujah, by the events of ancient history.

That same reasoning can be applied to you, Dearest.


Michael turns to Michele and greets him in turn with a slight bow understanding his gesture and letting him know his company along with the good doctor is a relief being a small fish amonst sharks

"Mr. Querini it is good to see a few familiar faces amongst this council. As I saying to Dr. Cappelli it has been an eventful evening. Everything is so brand new to me and I have been trying to cope and make sense of it all but just when I think I have found which way is up something else comes along to flip my world upside down. Maybe we can get together some time so many questions I have."


Male Italian (Toreador)

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Tremere Table - Michael Santo, Lorenzo Cappelli, Ranerius Bernerius, more

Quote:
"Good evening good doctor, and you as well Signor. An eventful night we are having yes"

"Eventful certainly fits, Signor. What we do this evening will cast ripples further and for far longer than I ever imagined," Ranerius Bernerius says in response.

Quote:
Fanchon turns to Lorenzo and Ranerius, "Good evening Childer. I am Mistress Fanchin of Clan Tremere a pleasure to make your acquaintances". She does not even look at Michael Santo.

"The greater pleasure is mine, Mistress Fanchin. Ranerius Bernerius, Childe of Francois Villion, Clan Toreador as you may have heard earlier, but better to risk introducing myself too often than not enough, I hope. I fear I do not know the etiquette by which Clan Tremere operates so do forgive if I should stumble," He inclines his head.

He nods to Radek also, "Signor."
Should Lord Bennie have arrived, he seems delighted,
"Interesting," He observes, of the Cappadocians and Tremere both elder and childer, "If I recall my brief lessons rightly, I am now in the presence of members of two of the more knowledgeable clans. This may end up being a humbling encounter for me."

And yet another arrival, this time...

Quote:

As we walk up to the table if I can catch Michael's eye I will nod slightly to him as to try to convey that our relationship in our prior life can only help in this.

"Mistress Fanchon, a pleasure. I am Michele Quereni of the Setites. " after a moment I will turn to Ranerius, " A pleasure to make your acquaintance."
"Dr Benne" as I nod to Dr Benne and Radek.

" Michael, it is good to see you even under these circumstances. There is a reason why we all continue to exist so let us determine your reason.

"Greetings, Signore Quereni." The Toreador Childer nods in return, and tilts his head curiously at the Setite's comment to Micheal.

Quote:
"Mr. Querini it is good to see a few familiar faces amongst this council. As I saying to Dr. Cappelli it has been an eventful evening. Everything is so brand new to me and I have been trying to cope and make sense of it all but just when I think I have found which way is up something else comes along to flip my world upside down. Maybe we can get together some time so many questions I have."

"In that, I think many of the newly embraced here would agree," Ranerius finds the comment understandable "I so often play the host myself I feel quite overwhelmed at playing the guest. However this night ends, I am sure we will all be more enlightened by the end of it."


Max Blood Pool/Current = 20/10

Narses Court - Salubri Table - Andrew and Vitaliano and Xing

Xing stands bowing slightly to her table if anyone notices and makes her way to the Sabubri table. She eyes Vitaliano as she approaches the table. She looks between those talking to Andrew and Vitalian and interjects smiling.

"Good to see you again senior. Vitaliano was it correct?" she holds out her hand to him.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Salubri Table - Andrew, Vitaliano, and Xing

Rafael smiles at you Andrew, "I too abhor these Blood Feasts. Should I have my way they will be banned as sacrilege. Yes, we should certainly speak more later. I will seek you again before the nights end".

He then turns to Vitaliano, "And you, Vitaliano, where does Clan Malkavian stand in its assessment of who should lead the Toreador?"

He smiles and warmly kisses the hand of Xing once she arrives, 'a beautiful flower from the East if I am not mistaken?"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Tremere Table - Michael Santo, Lorenzo Cappelli, Ranerius Bernerius, Michele Querini

Mistress Fanchon forces a smile for those newly arrived, "Yes, it shall be an enlightening night for some of us very soon. Clan Cappadocian and Clan Setite, who Narses has allowed to attend my inquest, may attend now or not at all. A good evening to you Signore Bernerius, I am sure I will be hearing from you or your Sire shortly on your own plight".

With that she heads to the stairs leading up. Radek follows her and he motions for Michael Santo to go along as well.

Sadir smiles at you Michele and whispers,

Querini:
"Go, I must stay, much is in motion and I would be here to take advantage, we shall speak of the Snake of Eden later this evening".

Lorenzo, I assume you go as well?

Sadly Raerius, Lord Benne has not come this way. He is currently speaking with one of the Ventrue, Lanzo von Saschen if you wish to head in that direction.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Gangrel Table

As Dunstand and Cantor look in the direction of the Ventrue Table, Alessandro, the Childe of Alyssa, gestures towards the Brujah Table and Lady Meridie who is still sitting there.

Criatas has moved along to speak with Alexander near the Ventrue Table of all places. Robin Leeland has moved away from the Brujah Table and towards the Malkavian Table whereas Dark Selina is at the Tzimisce Table speaking with the only Mortal in the room.

Do you want to hold position or approach the Ventrue? Lord Jurgen remains at the side of Alyssa at the Ventrue Table. Lady Jadvga and her Childe have moved to the center of the room and are interacting with Helene of Clan Toreador, both of their Childer are in tow. Another Ventrue remains at that table a Gustav who is NOT a candidate for Ventrue Inner Circle.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Ventrue Table

Jurgen shrugs, "Difficult to say. Many here will simply collect boons in exchange for votes. I believe that you may be able to claim all of the votes of the Low Clans. Alexander may be popular among the Nosferatu but the rest should despise him though it is said that he did have a fool at court for some time from Clan Malkavian. Lanzo is a haughty Ventrue, worse even than my Sire his Master. Lady Jadviga may have the ear of the Gangrel after all, both are from Eastern Kingdoms but who is to say that such a relationship is a good one?"

Alyssa turns to you Alessandro, "Approach Simon, if he supports me, let him know the feeling is mutual. Then see what insight he has into the other Low Clans".


5th Generation Cappadocian | Bloodpool: 26/40 | Willpower: 6/8

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Tremere Table - Michael Santo, Lorenzo Cappelli, Ranerius Bernerius, Michele Querini

That is a correct assumption.

Lorenzo follows the Tremere contingent up the stairs.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - The Inquest - Lorenzo, Michele, and Michael:

Mistress Fanchon leads the assembly up the stairs. As you step through the hallways you see that you are not alone. A very attractive man sits there at a table. He smiles at Michele, "I had thought Sadir would come...

Mistress Fanchon looks at him coldly, "You are not welcome here Malkavian! Goratrix makes a farce sending you as his representative. You failed to introduce yourself this night, you had best make things right with the Prince if you wish to attend this full conclave".

With that she walks past him.

He grabs you Michele, "Tell Sadir I am here to see him. Tell him that I know that Claudius yearns for Beshter..." With that said, he stands and heads down the stairs.

As you are all about to enter the room and close the door, a hand is placed on the door forcing it back open, "Clan Setite is welcome here no?" asks K'haytall grinning.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Onfroi the Bastard of Burgandy - the Dark Streets of Venice

The wait is not long and you did not expect it to be. Your own blood is quickened from the Rose line so there is no doubt that Francois' own speed would better your own by leaps and bounds.

A bit pale he sits down in a chair in the parlor of his room.

"I came as quickly as I could, what news?!"

Violetta clucks her tongue, "Before we speak Sire, you should hear what good Onfroi has to say..."


Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309
Narses Court - The Inquest - Lorenzo, Michele, and Michael:

With a quick nod of acknowledgement to Sadir I will follow up the stairs.


Male Nosferatu 6th Generation; BP 28/30, xp saved: 0, spent 155

Venice by Night, The dark streets of Venice

Onfroi salutes his Lord Francois when he arrives and then speaks when prompted "My lord, while waiting for the Lady to arrive I was approached by another lord of the night, named Petradon, who wishes to cement ties with the clan of the Rose, and offers to do so by inducting me into their clan. He stated he would come shortly and expects an answer. Lady Violetta has asked my will in this and I have replied that I am only and always your loyal Vassal lord, and what ever you may decide would be my fate." Onfroi finishing speaking summarizing everything directly and to the point as always.


Clan Malkavian Blood Pool 19/30

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Salubri Table - Andrew, Vitaliano, and Xing

Vitaliano listens to the others as they talk and when he was adressed by Rafael he bowed his head a bit in politeness and false shame "You must forgive me, I am still new to these dark nights and so I imagine my own voice would carry little weight, though my sire does listen when I speak. Perhaps you could school me in what you and your fellow Toreador's bring to the table, yes?" he asked with a hint of curiosity.

He smiled at Lady Xing and takes her hand when offered and gives it a kiss "To what do I owe this pleasure, you seemed to be quite the glowing flower amid a sea of darkness this night" he offered in Chinese.


Feeling relieved Bargat stands up Salute again the vampire called Selina

If i am called then of course he says as he gets ready to follow Brxiano


Male Italian (Toreador)
Storyteller Shadow wrote:

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Tremere Table - Michael Santo, Lorenzo Cappelli, Ranerius Bernerius, Michele Querini

Mistress Fanchon forces a smile for those newly arrived, "Yes, it shall be an enlightening night for some of us very soon. Clan Cappadocian and Clan Setite, who Narses has allowed to attend my inquest, may attend now or not at all. A good evening to you Signore Bernerius, I am sure I will be hearing from you or your Sire shortly on your own plight".

Ranerius bows to the lady, realizing that for him to follow when Toreador was not named as being allowed to attend would be the height of rudeness on his part, "Of course, we must each attend to the matters of the now even as we carefully pick the right paths for the future. Good fortune, lady, sirs." He bows to the men as well, and steps aside as they make their way to their inquest.

I am not sure if I made a good impression or no, and I had little time to sway anyone. Still, I am doing my best with what little time I have. There is little more my sire can ask of me. She said 'plight', interesting. Can she truly think my Sire's chances slim, or was she speaking generally?

Sadly Raerius, Lord Benne has not come this way. He is currently speaking with one of the Ventrue, Lanzo von Saschen if you wish to head in that direction.

Let's try that since I think even my PC peers are gone at this time.

Ranerius makes his way towards the Ventrue table to approach Lord Benne. When he arrives, he stands off just to the side to await an opening to introduce himself to Lord Benne and the Ventrue there.


Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Salubri Table - Andrew, Vitaliano, and Xing

@Rafael
"Tha Blood Feast iffen it prevents murder o innocents in tha streets, an is a just end o criminals might be preferable to the other. Sacrilege is a changin term is it not as my new form could earn such description. Aye let speak again afire tha night ends".

@Vitaliano
"Tis true yet would take some time tah sort out much o things, I am hesitant tah pledge support o one above another without knowin each."

@ Xing
"You an I likewise ave much to discuss."


Max Blood Pool/Current = 20/10

Narses Court - Salubri Table - Andrew, Vitaliano, and Xing

Xing smiles polietly at Rafael and grins at Vitaliano as she hears her native tongue.

@Vitaliano
"Tis good to see you Vitaliano I was not aware you would be here but it is a pleasant surprise." She looks to clan Losombra table. "My table are all hush hush with their discussion and I grew bored so wanted to converse with those I am more familiar with."

@Rafael
She turns her gaze to Rafael. "Yes I was born in the east but have been in these parts of the world for some time. Xing Shi is my name." she bows her head slightly as he kisses her hand.

@Andrew
Finally she turns to Andrew. "My dear friend yes we do have much to discuss."


Clan Malkavian Blood Pool 19/30

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Salubri Table - Andrew, Vitaliano, and Xing

Vitaliano nodded at Andrew "Indeed a wise choice in a manner, though there is some merit to what they say about instincts and first impressions. My own table biased as I may be is split only two ways. While I admit that my own clan shares a curse that most have a hard time looking past, it does have it's uses at times. However even I can see that while it is some credit to the individual that he has lived as long as he has given the madness that took him...von Hohenzollern would be a rather hard pressed ally or for that matter reliable from day to day to honor any such agreement he may have made given his penchant for picking up and dropping personalities since even I have met him, today" he said with some thought.

"The madness can truly be a scary thing indeed." he said somewhat quietly as a forethought.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309
Narses Court - The Inquest - Lorenzo, Michele, and Michael:

Mistress Fanchon proceeds up the stairs leading the group presumably to a private room to perform the questioning.

As she makes her way up the stairs and through a curtain a Cainite of unnatural beauty is seated on the couches.

Mistress Fanchon snarls at him, ”Foolish Malkavian! Goratrix makes a farce of this process and his own Court by sending you here as his representative. You have not introduced yourself this night. Failure to do so may well cause Prince Narses to banish you form these proceedings. It would serve you and your Master right. Begone from my sight”.

As she and the rest of you walk by, he grasps at Michele, ”Tell Caias that Beshter knows he misses him. Tell him to come to me when he has a moment, do not forget your duty Epirus”.

Fanchon heads to a room towards the back of the hall and once you all enter she attempts to closes the door. A hand stops it. Peeking his head in K’haytall states, ”All Setites are welcome my dear”.

Mistress Fanchon shrugs and allows him to enter thereafter closing the door. ”No doubt one of Narses minions will enter as well before this Inquest is complete. If any of you have statements you wish to make before I begin questioning, you may proceed”. She heads to the back of the room and reaches into her robes placing something on the mantle which you cannot see.

The room is unadorned. The shadow motif is clear and weak candlelight flickers from sconces on the wall. Each of these sconces sit above small fonts of water, similar to something you would see in church. Besides the mantle across the room and several chairs placed around the room to create a circle, nothing else is in this room.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Onfroi the Bastard of Burgandy - the Dark Streets of Venice

"Presenting Cristo with such a gift as yourself Onfroi will create much good will for us. Not doing so will no doubt ensure that we lose him as an ally.

Know that if you agree to us your loyalty will be to he and his forevermore. Allies we may be but never anything more. I would wish to obtain his support politically but I shall allow you the final decision good Onfroi. Once done, this deed cannot be undone..."


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Salubri Table - Andrew, Vitaliano, and Xing

Rafael responds to Vitaliano's question, "The Toreador bring culture to the uncultured, literacy to the illiterate and spread calm among a sea of chaos. We have upheld the cultures of all societies whether it be the drawings of early man in caves to the Salons of Rome and Constantinople.

But it is not what the Clan brings that matters no? It is what Rafael brings that the others of my Clan do not. That critical element which separates me from them is what you wish to know yes Vitaliano?"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Shadow Court - Bagrat Kamsarakan

Bagrat:
As you take Brexiano's hand the world suddenly grows dark and you feel as if your stomach lurches to you feet. You stand for a split second in a land of black and grey. This darkness is not content to let its interlopers shift back without some response. Shadowy figures clutch and grab at you. Their tendrils of darkness curl about you, seeking to pry you away from Brexiano's grip. You panic and swing wildly at them but your hands pass through them without effect. Then suddenly you stand in a place of absolute darkness with ever so slight flickering light casting dancing shadows around the room.

Make a Courage roll DC 7, spend Willpower if you wish.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Dais of the Inner Circle - Ranerius Bernerius

Sorry I see I was not clear, Lord Benne sits in the seat of Clan Cappadocian on the dais and Lanzo stands near him speaking with him.

The Ventrue turns to you, "Childe, you are obviously well heeled in the Mortal world having stood there for a few moments without interrupting my conversation. Among our kind, to do this very same thing could be construed as attempting to listen in on our conversation. That is an offense which can create many enemies for you. Best if you walk forward boldly and interrupt instead".

He smiles, "You are the Childe of Francois Villon the Parisian yes? I have heard rumors that your Sire favors the Furores, is this true?"

Lord Benne clears his throat, "A question in poor taste Lanzo, how should a Fledgling know what factions his Sire has or has not supported after only a few weeks after being brought across?"


Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309
Narses Court - The Inquest - Lorenzo, Michele, and Michael:

I will give a look to K'haytall and then the rest of the group looking back to K'haytall and say to him, "Since I am but a child of out clan would you like to ask the first question of Santos? "


Venice by Night – Monday March 24, 1309

Narses Court - Salubri Table - Andrew, Vitaliano, and Xing

@Xing
"Indeed we do ave much o discourse bout it seems yer aligiance is to yer clan an tha ties err strong though iffen it is fer good err ill is beyond my Keen."

@Vitaliano
"Indeed it is tha our clans are in align wit each other as many o tha afflicted err in need o tha aid o tha Salubri, though it does seem tha tha Prince is set upon avin tha head o any who goes gainst tha traditions err sucombs to tha beast. Best yer fer seekin aid afore tha happens."

@ Rafael
"Admitted Rafael yer a great orator an yer words ken sway men, an I ave nothin but resepct fer tha clans as my Sire has instructed me, an I know o tha Toreador, but iffen yah oversell yerself to me I might be shrewd nough tah take notice o it."


Male Italian (Toreador)
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Narses Court - Dais of the Inner Circle - Ranerius Bernerius

Sorry I see I was not clear, Lord Benne sits in the seat of Clan Cappadocian on the dais and Lanzo stands near him speaking with him.

The Ventrue turns to you, "Childe, you are obviously well heeled in the Mortal world having stood there for a few moments without interrupting my conversation. Among our kind, to do this very same thing could be construed as attempting to listen in on our conversation. That is an offense which can create many enemies for you. Best if you walk forward boldly and interrupt instead".

"Fascinating," Ranerius responds, "The differences of etiquete between kindred and kine, I mean. I thank you for the education, Signore. And I am grateful neither of you took offense to my mistep."

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He smiles, "You are the Childe of Francois Villon the Parisian yes? I have heard rumors that your Sire favors the Furores, is this true?"

Lord Benne clears his throat, "A question in poor taste Lanzo, how should a Fledgling know what factions his Sire has or has not supported after only a few weeks after being brought across?"

"Yes, I am Ranerius Bernerius, and Francois Villon is my sire," The Venetian born Toreador answers, "And to answer your question truthfully, though it may indeed make me seem ignorant, tonight is the first time I have heard the term Furores. He did speak somewhat of the Clans, however. Of the Ventrue, he told me that your clan and ours were closest in sensibilities. As he thinks much of the Toreador, I must therefore conclude he at least respects the Ventrue, and certainly knows their strength" He gives a smile with respectful humor, and looks to Lord Benne, "And of the Cappadocians, Lord Benne, I know the Cappadocians are learned, powerful within this city, and are intrigued with the mysteries of death. I had a brief meeting with your own, Childe, Lord Benne and was suggesting to him that while our clans might seem very different but when I think on how mortal man seeks to understand death by art, be it a dirge composed to honor the fallen, or memorials of marble and alabaster to the deceased, it does seem that the Toreador and Cappadocians could indeed have interests intertwine. Indeed, I suspect many great bridges might begin tonight between more than one Clan, if the ones who know the value of cooperation are the same ones chosen. Such is my purpose, and while I am indeed new to this world of night, I hope to make some measure of positive impression on you both for reasons far greater than my own promotion."

The Neonate Toreador attempts to show both deference and conviction to both of them. The stakes are high, and he truly believes his sire is the best choice, but he is ready to demonstrate to them it is not an unthinking loyalty that makes him believe so.


Male Nosferatu 6th Generation; BP 28/30, xp saved: 0, spent 155

Venice by Night, the dark streets of Venice

Onfroi again considers it all and says I am always your friend and supporter Lord, and losing allies seems foolish when you can gain two more. I will do this for the clan and for myself


Courage roll DC 7: 4d10 ⇒ (9, 5, 7, 7) = 28

What in the name of the seven he abruptly remeber with whome he is as he holds in his stomach it's content that was about to flee

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