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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Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Lorenzo Cappelli - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni

She drops the petals which turn to dust before they hit the floor, she stands and smiles, "The Dark Mother would have you enjoy my beauty, know you of her Lorenzo Cappelli?" She walks to the other side of her small room and begins to dress her round bottom facing you, you see her armor and weapons laying on the bed, the juxtaposition between her soft beauty and her deadly blades is eye opening indeed.


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

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Lorenzo Cappelli - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni

"I have learned much thus far, though there is still a far greater amount that I have yet to learn. Unfortunately, this Dark Mother you speak of is in the latter category." Lorenzo answers, as his gaze drifts between Lydia's form and her weapons.


Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Just Outside Prince Narses Court

Vitalian da Riva, Andrew the Hardy, Ranerius Bernerius

Alexander wrote:
"You raise most interesting points Gangrel, your Sire chose you well. What do these others younglings think of that last statement?"

"Honestly tha secrecy an treachery o tha elders goes wit out end an could no more be unraveled than a tangled knot which hast stumped generations o tha wisest men, sometimes tha solution tah tha knot is a true strike wit tha sword o truth, tha word o God. As a childe myself I ave no desire tah be tangled in tha bonds o oppression, an ave tha faith required tah stand firm in God's shadow."


Gangrel Blood Pool 13/10

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Luca Marano – the Dark Streets of Venice
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"What the!"
Luca's first reaction is to run and he does so with as much speed as his legs could muster.


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

Venice, those dark streets before the doors of Elysium

Spoiler:
GM Shadow:
Onfroi will scan the crowd continuing to listen to snipets trying to find rhose conversations involving the most elders or the most interesting sounding. Feel free to slide me into two or three more tidbits before the crowd enters and Onfroi finds his spot to sneak into the crowd


Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Bagrat - The Dark Canals of Venice

Perception+Empathy check DC 8: 5d10 ⇒ (4, 8, 4, 8, 2) = 26


Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Alessandro Khadaji - A Brothel

The merchant considers. I can understand your... concern. Sometimes in business, you must be opportunistic. Act quickly. Yes? I did not have the time to look into those I acquired the property from. Nor, the current clients.

The profitability looked good. It's the profitability in these endeavors that allows me to hire you, yes? I need to better understand what I've gotten into.

Alessandro searches their faces for comprehension.

He changes the subject. The girls are to treated well. Associating with me, means you need to start cleaning up your act. I'll make sure you're well paid. Compensated.

Pay them well, protect them, give them their dignity. Abuse from clients or... anyone will not be tolerated.

charisma + leadership + natural leader, urbane: 4d10 + 2d10 + 2d10 ⇒ (8, 10, 3, 9) + (5, 2) + (7, 10) = 54

Is a presence/awe roll needed? Good time for one?


This roll for everyone? Perception+Empathy check DC 8.

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Giovanni Dal’este & Sir Dunstan - Outside Elysium

Dunstan searches for lady Meridie in hopes of finding her, but will remain with lord Bajazet.


Michele Querini & Michael Santo - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni

Michael squares up with Michele

"I cannot Thank you enough Mr. Querini for your business and support in our endeavours, your words are very reassuring. Whenever you need a job just drop by the river and we can work out the details. "

Michael waves a hand towards Dr. Cappelli as he exits in a guesture of farwell to not disturb and other convos going on


Max Blood Pool/Current = 20/10

GM:
Can i speak after he leaves?

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Xing Shi – Just Outside Narses Court

Xing eyes Lanzo as he leaves making a mental note to put him on "the list".


Clan Malkavian Blood Pool 19/30

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Just Outside Prince Narses Court

Vitaliano da Riva, Andrew the Hardy, Ranerius Bernerius

Vitaliano listened with curiosity and gave it a bit of thought "The idea of a Childe not being responsible for their own actions...well that is quite the jest. If the Childe is of free will then it makes sense that they are responsible for their own...faults. Though if the fault lies in the teachings of the Childe well then it is understandable too that the Sire be to blame. Perhaps, it should be visited upon what brought about the failings that bring the individual before judgement. Hmm, if I were to give my opinion I would suggest that each clan were to offer up two other clan's to help sit in on Judgement for the crimes and determine who is at fault for what has transpired. If we were to leave punishment up to individual clans then justice would not be true, but if we leaved it upon too many voices then truth would be lost and clans would begin to form alliances to punish clans they did not agree with." he said after great length. He wasn't completely sure why he was rambling on so much this evening but he was beginning to suspect that the Prince beside him was the cause.


Male Italian (Toreador)

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Just Outside Prince Narses Court

Vitaliano da Riva, Andrew the Hardy, Ranerius Bernerius

Ranerius listens to the others, then nods, "In truth, I'm not entirely sure where I myself stand on it. I think one of the keys must be information. Perhaps no vampire should be brought into this world without being told up front of the bond and its risks. The first step to a just system might be some degree of honesty."


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Lorenzo Cappelli - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni

Lydia finishes dressing and dons he weapons. She then turns to you and caresses your face, there is something predatory about her movements and the look in her eyes, s if she would devour you. "When this simpleton is secured and I return here we can sit down and discuss her more in depth Dr. Though young I have so far found you respectful and curious, oh yes, I have had my eye on you..."/b]

She brushes by you and into the hallway. She turns in the direction of your brother and gives him a disarming smile. She then heads to the stairs.

Dominic approaches you, make-up case in hand though he stares in the direction Lydia went in, [b]"Who was that, she is, enticing!"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Just Outside Prince Narses Court

Vitaliano da Riva, Andrew the Hardy, Ranerius Bernerius

Alexander smirks at Andrew, "Not all problems can be solved with a sword. Not even with that wonderful, terrible sword you wield".

Perception+Awareness DC 9 - 3 Successes Required:
You notice Alexander glance down at he sword and involuntarily shiver.

"Truth?" he looks at Renarius. "What is truth? Is truth a lie that one tells themselves so often that they believe it or is there an objective truth that can be discovered not tainted by one's point of view? A Malkavian, such as our friend here, could distort your mind so that truth as you see it is a lie and lies are truths. Or at least his Sire can.

When so many of us wield the power to alter the minds of the weak willed truth is what we make of it..."

Alexander nods at Vitaliano's idea, "Indeed, a tribunal a solid suggestion for reaching the truth that our Toreador friend here seeks. Did you know that they have been utilized in the past my friend?

Did you also know that they have also been subverted? Justice much like history is measured by the hand that wields the proverbial and sometimes literal sword. Ask Vykos when he arrives about such Tribunals. I was not present in Constantinople before the fall of the so called Archangel Michael he ca tell you much more of their use".

He turns and looks to the canal, "More arrivals. Good soon we shall get the preliminary drivel over with and onto the business at hand".


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Luca Marano – the Dark Streets of Venice

You run from this woman as if the hounds of hell nip at your heels for certainly its rats are doing just that!

You hear a hiss from behind but do not turn to find out what it is. You see some people by the canal, perhaps if you reach them you can find safety in numbers.

As you head to the canal suddenly a mist appears before you as if out of nowhere!

Make a Perception+Awareness check to try and find your way out of this mist!


Shadow's Status

Onfroi:
Read this exchange just above - Vitaliano da Riva, Andrew the Hardy, Ranerius Bernerius. The presence of Alexander the former Prince of Paris would grab your attention, he may well be THE most powerful single Cainite here and his Sire is rumored to be Ventrue himself.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Bagrat - The Dark Canals of Venice

Bagrat:
The name the Dracon is certainly known to you! He was one of the founders of the Dream and the Tzimisce Patriarch and Lover of Michael the Archangel. He is also a direct descendant of Tzimisce himself. It was almost as if haring that name completely changed Talisman's demeanor, the question is why? You do not know enough about him to know why but you know enough about body language to see the shift. Vykos' seems not to have noticed likely because he is trying to quell his own Beast and is locked in some sort of struggle with this Talisman.

Just Outside Prince Narses Court

Soon enough you are steered through the dark canals that lead to the island stronghold of the Prince. Nearly two dozen Vampires mingle outside of the building, You see more still arriving n their own Gondola's...


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Just Outside Prince Narses Court - New Arrivals

This Post Is To Keep All Players Outside Of Elysium Abreast Of Who Is Arriving Should You Wish To Interact With Or Spy On Them.

The Tzimisce Vykos arrives with his Human pet. Also on board their Gondola is the Malkavian Talisman.

Three other Gondolas arrive at nearly the same time. One bears Robin Leeland and Ecaterina the Wise both of Clan Brujah. The second one bears Kratos and Fadris both of of Clan Lasombra. The last bears Mistress Fanchon of Clan Tremere along with Gustav Breidenstein of Clan Ventrue.

They all are just getting to the docks and have yet to mingle with the crowd. None appear to speaking with any they are one board with.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Alessandro Khadaji - A Brothel

Alessandro:
Let's assume you use Presence and do so successfully! You only need 2 successes at DC 7 so its likely you would have done so.

Mario and Maurizio both nod their heads.

Mario speaks first, "Never have we touched a woman, well not roughly anyway". he grins. "We are scoundrels not ruffians".

Maurizio then speaks, "It will be as you say!"

Where to next?


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Giovanni Dal’este & Sir Dunstan - Just Outside Prince Narses Court

Sir Dunstan Füller wrote:
This roll for everyone?

No, just Bagrat's scene.

You do not see Lady Meridie yet.

Bajazet stares at the Lasombra grouped together but does not approach them. He heads off of the docks with you and Giovanni in tow. His target the Brujah Elders.

"Criatas, Selina. Have either of you decided to support the other or for that matter Lady Meridie?"

Criatas turns to you then turns back to Bajazet, "Has Clan Assamite made its choice then Lord Bajazet?"

Bajazet is non committal in his reply, "Perhaps. Perhaps not. But then she has made an effort to speak with me even if through an intermediary..."

Criatas responds, "The night is young Bajazet perhaps I shall approach you yet". He then stares towards the newly arrived Brujah.

Selina shrugs, "I am my own Master assassin". As clear an indication as any of these Cainites have given of their intentions yet.

Bajazet looks at but does not address another Cainite here, one neither Dunstan or Giovanni has seen before. He then nods to the Salubri Brian who is with the group and steps away his Childe in tow close to the entrance of Elysium proper.

Dunstan do you stay with the Brujah or move with Bajazet?


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

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Lorenzo Cappelli - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni

Lorenzo stands silent as Lydia brushes by. Fascinating... he thinks to himself.

After Lydia is out of view, Lorenzo places his hand on Dominic's shoulder, "Danger. Danger is who she is. You would do well to stay clear of her."


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Michele Querini & Michael Santo - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni

Michael as you make a move to step out of the doors you remember that Radek told you to stay put and leave with him.

The double doors open and a stunning woman, armed to the teeth approaches you and Sadir, "Is either of you Radek?" she asks.

Sadir do you stay or go now that your business is concluded?


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Lorenzo Cappelli - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni

Dominic laughs, "Is that supposed to stop me or encourage me Brother?

Are you ready for your make-up?

Oh by the way, I meet with that Jaleel tomorrow to sign final paperwork to sell the bulk of our interest in the warehouse to Khadaji Shipping. Alessandro is seems is not available to meet with, rather rude if you ask me".


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Xing Shi – Just Outside Narses Court

Xing:
No, the son of a b!!*# never gave you permission to speak! You want to follow him?

By the way, Kratos just arrived!


Shadow's Status

Onfroi:
Also read this exchange just above - Giovanni Dal’este & Sir Dunstan - Just Outside Prince Narses Court.


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

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Lorenzo Cappelli - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni

"She is more danger than even you are used to, my brother." Lorenzo says with a grin.

"Yes, I would suppose the time would be appropriate for the make-up." he says sitting down in a near by chair.

In response to Dominic's comment about Alessandro, Lorenzo says, "Alessandro has his reasons, reasons that are not so dissimilar to mine."


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Lorenzo Cappelli - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni

Dominic grins and then begins to apply your make-up.

He seems taken aback by your comment, "You mean he is one of you... things as well".

He then clears his throat as he realizes what he just said, "I am sorry Lorenzo I didn't mean... you know..."


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

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Lorenzo Cappelli - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni

"No offense taken, Dominic. I realize this is all still very new and unsettling, but yes he is like me, just of a different lineage."

After Dominic is done applying the make-up, Lorenzo returns to Lord Benne.

If Dominic has anything else to say, Lorenzo will wait or at the very least listen to his brother as he walks.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Lorenzo Cappelli - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni

Embarrassed by what he said Dominic does not follow you as you take your leave. Yu arrive at the room where you believe Lord Benne went with Radek.

Do you enter, listen in, or just wait?


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

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Lorenzo Cappelli - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni

Lorenzo will silently listen in and wait to be addressed.


Gangrel Blood Pool 13/10

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Luca Marano – the Dark Streets of Venice
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Perception+Awareness: 4d10 ⇒ (7, 8, 5, 9) = 29

"What sorcery is at work here!"

Luca frantically searches for a break in the mist so that he may at least see death before it takes him.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Luca Marano – the Dark Streets of Venice

Nice roll!

You manage to break free of the mist and reach the group standing at the edge of the canal they turn to look at you charging at them with a mixture of fear and anger, "Are you well Signore'?!"

It is a group of four men, two are armed and two are not.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Lorenzo Cappelli - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni

With the door closed it is hard to hear but you make out the following:

Lorenzo:
Benne "...and the door is drawn on the wall".

Radek "Does it appear.... sign of other marks?"

Benne "No. Does your..."

Radek "No, there are rumors of such but... in my experience".

Benne "Next visit I shall have you...."

Radek "Very well I would be interested in..."

Benne "...start after or before..."

Radek "Once the votes are..."

Benne "Yes in that case..."

Radek "Agreed".

Lord Benne's chair scraping across the floor can be heard. Soon enough the door opens. Lord Benne nods to you, "Has Lydia gotten ready?"


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

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Lorenzo Cappelli - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni

"Indeed she has prepared herself for travel. I suspect she waits in the foyer."


Gangrel Blood Pool 13/10

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Luca Marano – the Dark Streets of Venice

Luca whirls around to see if the swarm is pursuing him.

"A woman! She attacked from the darkness with powers unheard of!"

He turns back to the group, hopeful of assistance.


Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Michele Querini & Michael Santo - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni

I will head to the conclave. I will finish my business with Santos there.


Max Blood Pool/Current = 20/10

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Xing Shi – Just Outside Narses Court

Xing will look to her kin and then back to Lanzo. She keeps an eye on Kratos but moves toward Lanzo intent on getting her voice back to continue the evening.

When she reaches him she just stares at him attempting to move her mouth as if speaking.


Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Bagrat - The Dark Canals of Venice

DM:
judging by Taliman's comment right after it is probably by some respect more than fear. He has obviously little fear of Vykos himself


I will remain with lord Bajazet, there isn't much to say to Criatas. Will return to the Brujah once lady Meridie comes back, trying to secure their vote for now and make Criatas doubt how strong his position is also


Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Just Outside Prince Narses Court

Vitaliano da Riva, Andrew the Hardy, Ranerius Bernerius

Alexander wrote:

"Not all problems can be solved with a sword. Not even with that wonderful, terrible sword you wield".

"Fear not fer I merely mentioned one problem not all ken be solved wit a sword, err wit truth...mah own struggle wit wrath fer example will never be solved by a sword, terrible err not."

6d10 ⇒ (8, 8, 9, 5, 5, 10) = 45

Andrew smirks back

"Again wha good a tribunal when clans neither know ner respect tha ways o tha other clans, though tis hard tah say wha is err is not a true way. "


Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Alessandro Khadaji - A Brothel

Alessandro is pleased at the results of his efforts. What would be his stomach turns at the manipulation of another man's emotion.

Thank you, gentlemen. Perhaps, I have made the right choice. You're assistance in my employ will prove... lucrative.

The girls are to understand that I am a special patron, friendly to them.

Alessandro rises. Considering, he passes more coin, an advance to help with the latest operation.

We can end the scene and move on. Back to Elysium.


Clan Malkavian Blood Pool 19/30

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Just Outside Prince Narses Court

Vitaliano da Riva, Andrew the Hardy, Ranerius Bernerius

"The tribunal would work best if each clan would get to choose the two clans who know their ways best to help guide the information. Though I suppose it might be better to have one who is a breath of fresh air on it. An outsider as well..." he said continuing a bit, he wasn't much for law himself, after all he spent his life in medicine.

He looked around and thought about everything that he had seen so far.
Perception+Awareness DC 9: 2d10 + 3d10 ⇒ (7, 2) + (1, 3, 7) = 20

He scratched his chin in a bit of ponderous thought before bringing it up. "What...does everyone thing of the Ravnos? I'm afraid I know very little but she is a unique one of our kind yes?" he asked trying to learn some more information about what people saw and believed about the clan he knew nothing about.


Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Just Outside Prince Narses Court

Vitaliano da Riva, Andrew the Hardy, Ranerius Bernerius

Vitaliano da Riva wrote:

"The tribunal would work best if each clan would get to choose the two clans who know their ways best to help guide the information. Though I suppose it might be better to have one who is a breath of fresh air on it. An outsider as well..."

"What...does everyone thing of the Ravnos? I'm afraid I know very little but she is a unique one of our kind yes?" he asked trying to learn some more information about what people saw and believed about the clan he knew nothing about.

"Aye a worthy thought Vitaliano, an thus we come full circle a clan is not likely tah invite tha outsider intah tha fold o secrets, an if one did tha watcher would likely use tha position to learn more secrets an powers o tha other clan, an we ave tha same troubles o pickin leaders fer tha respective clans, whom do we trust tah lead an whom ken be trusted tah help mediate a dispute o another clan's own makin?"

"I ave learnt little o tha ravnos, but is mah understandin they ave not an elder o tha clan tah lead them, leavin tha clan in a state o limbo betwixt high an low station. Though still I would say tha terms offend me."

Andrew shrugs....


Michael gazes upon such beauty with both Alarm and amazement that a creature is lovly as she is dangerous. Bowing slightly never taking his eyes off her

"One look at you my dear and I wish I was Radek, but sadly I am not he you seek. I am Michael and you are?"


Male Italian (Toreador)


Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Just Outside Prince Narses Court
Vitaliano da Riva, Andrew the Hardy, Ranerius Bernerius

Quote:

"Truth?" he looks at Renarius. "What is truth? Is truth a lie that one tells themselves so often that they believe it or is there an objective truth that can be discovered not tainted by one's point of view? A Malkavian, such as our friend here, could distort your mind so that truth as you see it is a lie and lies are truths. Or at least his Sire can.

When so many of us wield the power to alter the minds of the weak willed truth is what we make of it..."

"And you drive home why the knowledge and wisdom of the elders is invaluable even beyond their power, for I had not considered that degree of abiliity in the slightest. I hope I have not come across too much a fool, signore." The words are the truth, as the Toreador is increasingly aware of just how little he knows of what can be done with the disciplines as they are mastered. I must remember to show respect properly. This is the man Violetta favors.

Quote:

"The tribunal would work best if each clan would get to choose the two clans who know their ways best to help guide the information. Though I suppose it might be better to have one who is a breath of fresh air on it. An outsider as well..." he said continuing a bit, he wasn't much for law himself, after all he spent his life in medicine.

He scratched his chin in a bit of ponderous thought before bringing it up. "What...does everyone thing of the Ravnos? I'm afraid I know very little but she is a unique one of our kind yes?" he asked trying to learn some more information about what people saw and believed about the clan he knew nothing about.

Quote:
"I ave learnt little o tha ravnos, but is mah understandin they ave not an elder o tha clan tah lead them, leavin tha clan in a state o limbo betwixt high an low station. Though still I would say tha terms offend me."

"I know little of the Ravnos as a Clan, but I feel as if there were an unspoken discomfort about them all, and it seems the only representative of the Clan that we know of is treated with more than a little respect. Whether that is fully due to any one factor, rarity, age, power, or wisdom, I don't know." he admits, "Or perhaps it is the reverse, they are not considered as influential anymore, and this sets them in a position that they are feared less than others. But all is conjecture."

"As for the idea of tribunals and the like... perhaps we should encourage diplomats and ambassadors along Clan lines? It might come to nothing, but among mortal kind it has sometimes reduced wars, at least delayed them."


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Lorenzo Cappelli - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni

Dr. Benne smiles, "Excellent. Radek head down there now, I would speak with my Childe for a moment privately".

Redak silently floats down the hallway and as he begins to descend the stairs Lord Benne gestures for you to enter his sanctum.

Lorenzo:
You have not known Lord Benne for long but this is the first time you have seen him grin in such a manner. "I have won a great victory Lorenzo. The secrets of these Blood Magicians have long been sought after. My Sire is privy to ancient blood magic but it is never something he has passed along to another. This opportunity affords us the chance to gain powers the Giovanni will not suspect we have. Make no mistake, they will attempt to come back to claim this residence and we will be ready for them. As I train with Radek so you shall train with Santo. First of course your lessons with Yeti should be completed.

Politically, Mistress Fanchon has support from some of the Ventrue and a few of the Toreador. I wish for you to speak with the Fledglings and Neonates of these Clans and convince them that Radek is the correct choice for this position. If they question you, state that Paris has more to offer than Vienna at this time, if they do not understand your meaning, their Sires will.

Have you any questions for me before we head to the Conclave?"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Luca Marano – the Dark Streets of Venice

The two armed men draw their swords and peer into the mist shrouded street. Your heart pounds as you stare waiting for something to lunge at the group.

A slight breeze blows the mist away and in its place stand nothing... No raven haired demon woman or swarm of rats it is as if the mist simply took them along with it!

Both men sheathe their swords and glare at you.

The first older man smiles, "How many did you have tonight Signore'?"

The second states, " I am Marino Soranzo need you an escort home Signore'?"

Intelligence + Politics Roll DC 5 - 1 Success Required:
This man is a member of the Grand Council the ruling body of Venice itself.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Michele Querini - The Dark Canals of Venice

The only way to leave the Masoleum is by Gondola. You wait for one to glide by as the first few are taken with grim faced men or young lovers you do not seek to board them.

The next one that passes you do find interesting and its inhabitant finds you the same. It is Khay'tall. "Driver pull over I do believe that man is going my way".

Do you step on board?


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Xing Shi – Just Outside Narses Court

You approach Lanzo before he can reach the Brujah he turns and smiles at you, "Ah yes. Your speech. And what a lovely voice you have indeed. Please speak freely and tell me, what is it you seek here Fledgling? You seem rather uninitiated to be here unsupervised by a Sire of any sort. Perhaps there is something I can assist you with..."


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Michael Santo - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni

Michele simply steps out instead of responding to her inquiry she turns her focus on you.

"I am Lydia Michael the Charmer, the bodyguard of this Radek. If you are not he what are you doing here? This is not a place for those who have not been invited by my Master..."

Her beautiful face turns dark and deadly as she speaks her voice husky and alluring the combination of verbal threat along with suggestive voice modulation is frightening and intoxicating at the same time.

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