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

Durdona:

Quietus 1 is Blood Essence

This power provides definitive proof of a vanquished
foe. Terrifying to behold, Blood Essence demonstrates
one of the most frightening aspects of this Discipline:
the ability to distill the essence of what Cainites refer to
as the “heart’s blood,” the holy or unholy life force that
contains a being’s soul.

System: Functioning even on mortals, the character
must exsanguinate his victim of all but one blood point (or
drain all blood points entirely if the victim is a Cainite).
He then pricks his finger and marks the victim’s bare chest,
near the heart, with a speck of his vitae. The player spends
one blood point, spurring the speck of vitae to seep into
the target’s skin. Then make an extended Willpower roll
(difficulty 9) imposing a level of unsoakable aggravated
damage to the victim per success. As in diablerie, if the
victim remains alert during process, she can fight back.
Should a vampire fail on the roll, he must pause, but can
continue again next turn. With a botched roll, the effort
fails (however, the vampire can still attempt traditional
diablerie if the victim is a Cainite).

Once all health
levels have been exhausted, the vampire tears open the
victim’s breast, moving past the rib cage to extract the
heart. The vampire’s own blood has calcified the heart
into a semi-translucent grayish-white flask known as a
“Debitum.” The Debitum enshrouds the spiritual essence
(the “heart’s-blood”) of the victim – which, if examined in
detail, can be seen encased within, swimming in despair.
Heart’s-blood preserved in this way endures indefinitely.
If vampiric fangs pierce it, the heart reanimates, pumping
a cupful of celadon-colored, aqueous, non-burning flame
vaguely resembling the victim into the vampire’s maw.
If the victim is a Cainite, upon devouring the essence,
the vampire reaps all benefits and potential pitfalls of
successfully diablerizing the victim, without risking the
blood oath. A Debitum crumbles to ash if left vulnerable
to fire or sunlight, or when emptied of its contents.

Obfuscate 1 is now The Silence of Death

At this rudimentary understanding, the Cainite can
make things around them fade to silence, although sounds
from beyond the vicinity filter through, anything in the
immediate area fades into nothingness. In most cases, this
nimbus moves with the Silence of Death.

System: There is no roll. The power creates a zone of
absolute silence around the character, with a maximum
radius of 7 meters. No sound occurs inside this zone,
though sounds originating outside the area of effect may
be heard by anyone in it. Additionally, if the player spends
two blood points and the character spends five turns in
concentration in a room or enclosure, the silence remains
in it after the character leaves the room and lasts until
she wills it to end. A character can’t create more than one
zone of silence, so if she wishes to use Silence of Death
on herself (or curse another room), the zone in the first
room fades automatically.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Luca Marano – Mainland Italy

Adria shakes her head in the negative. "I have not seen him yet but the we have yet to make contact with any game..."


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

On a Gondola - Onfroi

Alexander listens as you speak, "Indeed you are quite right Onfroi. Losing a battle is acceptable if one's long term goals still reach fruition.

The best way to walk the Road is to show that you are willing to serve that Road at it's most base form. What would you say is your most ardent duty to your Sire at this time?"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - A Private Room to the Streets of Venice - Xing Shi & Michele Querini

After Vitaliano leaves Alejandro gestures for those remaining to join hands. Once joined the room drops away into a scene of flitting shadows. Having experienced it now a few times each neither Xing nor Michele are too rattled by it, though the thought of being trapped in that, wherever it is, strikes fear into their dead hearts.

The group of five finds itself standing in an alley in the streets of the city. Alejandro turns to Xing, "Lead on my dear".

Xing leads the group to a small park in the middle of a neighborhood which Michele knows to be dangerous, well to mortals anyway.

Sitting on the bench is a lone figure, he has a small sack in his hand and is feeding pigeons. Alejandro narrows his eyes. "You are not Erwin". He then turns to Xing, "What is the meaning of this treachery Childe!"

The figure stands, "Calm thyself Alejandro of Jerusalem. I asked most of you here to talk".

Kratos is jittery and begins to leap towards a shadow when the figure yells out. "STOP. LAY DOWN AND AWAIT FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS!" Kratos, struggling as he does so follows that command.

Sadir's eyes narrow and he whispers, "Interesting".

What do the rest of you do?


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew, Vitaliano, Lorenzo, Ranerius, Alessandro

You all gather together in this small room. Arranged are small stools suitable for kneeling but not for sitting. With you are other Childer of other Elders as well as Simon of Clan Nosferatu and Brian of Clan Salubri.

Brian addresses you all, "There it seems are a few wayward sheep. Simon would you gather them?"

The Nosferatu nods in response and dips out of the room. Dark Selina steps in as he steps out and stands against the back wall.

Brian looks around the room, "Have any of you questions while we await the others?"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Outside Narses Court - Michael Santo & Sir Dunstan

Cantor turns to the two of you, "Shall we see what that is?"

Francois steps back, "Indeed my Lords, I have duties to attend to by the docks. I hope to hear from you soon Master Santo".

Asthe three of you decide whether to walk back in or not, the Nosferatu Simon, cowl over his head to mostly hide his ghastly visage steps out of the Elysium, "Come Childer, your presence is required at a meeting of the Road this night".

Do you go?


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - Bagrat Kamsarakan

Cainites begin to head up the stairs. Soon enough you find yourself completely alone. Not a sound to be heard.

What do you do?


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

on a gondola

My most ardent duty to my sire is loyalty Onfroi says knowing inaide himself that his sire wants this seat on the inner circle and that he wishes to know what happened with the Giovanni.


Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - A Private Room to the Streets of Venice - Xing Shi & Michele

I will whisper back to Sadir "Do you know who that is?"


Max Blood Pool/Current = 20/10

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - A Private Room to the Streets of Venice - Xing Shi & Michele Querini

Xing shows no expression when her Grandsire questions her and remains silent as the Masquerader addresses them. This is very dangerou, so many powerful of their kind here in a meeting most did not probably want, at least for now.

She moves slowly toward the masquerader and off to the side behind him (unless someone tries to stop her) away from the group.


Clan Malkavian Blood Pool 19/30

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew, Vitaliano, Lorenzo, Ranerius, Alessandro

Vitaliano looked around as he realised he had slipped into the one room he did not want to be in. It's one thing to be in a gathering of minds to discuss new medical advances but to listen to this religious nonsense. He looked around the room and turned towards Brian when he asked his question. Vitaliano cleared his throat "Forgive me, I am sure there are many who would prefer this Road of the Heaven...but what are the other roads. Does anyone know what perhaps the Tzimisce follow. I feel a kindred spirit in their ways..." he said as he adjusted the cuffs of his sleeves.


Gangrel Blood Pool 13/10

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Luca Marano – Mainland Italy

Luca sighs. Their temporary master seemed like the type to discipline them for not fulfilling the task.

"Then let's get our dinner." he proposes as he makes his way back into the woods looking for game.

Wits+Survival+Adria: 7d10 ⇒ (1, 9, 3, 3, 4, 9, 10) = 39


Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - Bagrat Kamsarakan

Nothing, the idea here is to remain almost invisible and to observe "like the proverbial fly on the wall"


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

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew, Vitaliano, Lorenzo, Ranerius, Alessandro

Lorenzo quietly finds a bit of wall to lean against, but says nothing.

He actively tries to hide his disdain for the situation out of respect for Simon, if nothing else.


Male Italian (Toreador)

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew, Vitaliano, Lorenzo, Ranerius, Alessandro

"I too am curious about the Tzimisce's paths, but as to the road of Heaven, what are the road's teachings on as to the purpose of us? what part do we have to play in HIS divine plan?" He looks heavenward with respect.


Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew, Vitaliano, Lorenzo, Ranerius, Alessandro

"Peace friends tha sermon will reveal a little, an all questions ken not be answered in a single sermon, an listenin does not mean not learning o other paths an findin yer own, I myself ave much tah learn."

He looks to Vitilano
"Aye tha paths err many, an tha one tha speaks tah mah soul is tha road o heaven, yers may be another an I support yer search."

He nods to Lorenzo....

then to Ranerius
"If I had tha answer tah tha question I would be at a great peace an ave mastered tha beast an mah own folly o wrath an pride."


Michael listens to the sounds of the bell. And the words of Simon

" Yes let us enter and see what fate awaits, after you"

Michael gestures for the creature to lead the way


Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Outside Narses Court - Michael Santo & Sir Dunstan

Dunstan nods to the Nosferatu [b]"It seems our presence is required else where for now, let us see what this meeting of the Road is"[b/] Dunstan walks with the others as a sheep being guided by a Shepard.


Venice by Night - Tuesday March 25, 1309

Storyteller Shadow wrote:

Durdona ChechegHer Room

El Cid looks grim, "You are dead and yet alive in so many more ways. Your spirit has a fire that death itself cannot quench. Will you become death itself and fully step across the other side of the shroud?"

So what you're saying is Obfuscate got all the good stuff and Quietus got the shaft. ;) Ah well, the Assamites needed something to hold them back.

"What have you done to me you sonovab~!!#!"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

On a Gondola - Onfroi

Alexander nods, "I would imagine you are right. What is the best way to accomplish this goal, do you suspect?"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - the Streets of Venice - Xing Shi & Michele Querini

Sadir raises his hand for your silence Michele as Xing begins to shift towards this man, whoever he is.

Michele Perception + Politics DC 6 - With 2 successes you may open this:
The man is one you recognize, a bodyguard to your uncle. He was alive the last time you saw him a few weeks ago...

Alejandro sneers, "Who is addressing me that I may know?"

The man speaks back, "My name is not important, who I represent is. Certainly you have not forgotten your first Childe yes? The Man with No Name would be disappointed that you would not know him were he here".

Alejandro scowls, "What is it you hope to gain by meeting me here? I could have you and this Fledgling killed quite easily".

The man chuckles, "Not as easily as you suspect. You are being given a choice. A choice to choose a side in a long standing feud which has been dormant for many millenia. Most will not have this choice".

Before Alejandro can respond Sadir speaks, "Why did you wish to meet with me? I am no contemporary of Alejandro".

The man turns to Sadir, "No but your Sire is. We wished to meet with him. As did you after all that is why you came here no?"

Sadir shakes his head, "I came here to locate him I admit to that, my motives are my own".

The man responds, "Our offer extends to you as well Sadir. Should you choose to accept it".

Does anyone speak?


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew, Vitaliano, Lorenzo, Ranerius, Alessandro

Brian smiles, "Indeed, it is with little surprise that whispers of the power of the Tzimisce entice those of you who are newly born to this fleshly prison. The Tzimisce powers are formidable.

Their teachings alien.

Through God one can transform their very essence, not the crude matter which encases our souls, Tzimisce tricks are just that. Tricks.

As Andrew has stated, the sermon will explain much but it cannot explain His divine plan Ranerius. I cannot know the mind of God though I know that he walks with me through my darkest nights".

At that moment - Dunstan and Michael enter the room with Simon.

Brian looks to Simon, "And the rest?"

Simon shrugs and Brian shrugs back. "I imagine when Narses arrives later he will be most displeased with them indeed..."

Simon walks to the center of the room and speaks, "Tell me, are any of you here not Catholic in your beliefs?"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Luca Marano – Mainland Italy

This time Luca and Adria find a prize stag to feast upon!

Increase your temporary blood pool by 4 more points.

Within a few minutes Yenshun appears from the dense wood of the forest.

"Well done my Childe and you Adria. Tomorrow you shall move on to hunt deadlier game, Man. Now, let us explore the powers of the blood".

He begins to demonstrate the powers of the Gangrel - check the campaign thread tab for descriptions of Protean, Animalism and Fortitude. Ask any questions you like.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - Bagrat Kamsarakan

For the moment then, hold here.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night - Tuesday March 25, 1309

Durdona Checheg – Her Room

Yes that is indeed what I am saying!

El Cid sighs, "I have given you freedom from your shackles. Do not force me to place new ones upon you.

You have enemies within your own home upon whom you should seek vengeance no? Or do you wish that I slay you now, blotting out the great potential I see in you? Are you a woman of vision or not?"


Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - the Streets of Venice - Xing Shi & Michele Querini

I will stay silent.

Perception + Politics DC 6, 2 successes needed

3d10 + 3d10 ⇒ (3, 8, 10) + (9, 3, 3) = 36


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

on a gondala

Onfroi considers this for some time and then replies actions in the end matter more than word. By becoming great in action or deed and through these actions accomplishing their goals until you in action also accomplish your own goals. Pawns are well and good but more powerful pieces are needed to win the game.


Clan Malkavian Blood Pool 19/30

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew, Vitaliano, Lorenzo, Ranerius, Alessandro

Vitaliano raised his hand at the question. The little sermon that was offered beforehand he swallowed little bitter medicine. It was necessary to get this evening over with.

"Forgive me, but I do not believe in the machinations of a deity. Though every culture has their own vision of this 'God', I was a man of science and medicine." he said giving a slight bow of his body.


Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - Bagrat Kamsarakan

He remain quiet for the moment


Max Blood Pool/Current = 20/10

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - the Streets of Venice - Xing Shi & Michele Querini

Xing stays motionless a bit behind and to the side of the masquerader. She shows no emotion at the threats of her grandsire about ending her life due to the meeting.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

On a Gondola - Onfroi

Alexander smiles, "Do you see yourself as a pawn or as a more powerful piece in this unfolding drama?

Indeed, pawns are useful and necessary. In my time as Prince I had several. I also had trusted underlings.

The pawns remained loyal. In the end, those I trusted turned on me, as much for their own selfish desires as my own poor behavior towards them.

So you see, powerful pieces though useful have more to gain through betrayal than do pawns.

Do I surprise you in this admission? An elder, a methuselah no less admitting to his own faults?"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew, Vitaliano, Lorenzo, Ranerius, Alessandro, Dunstan, and Michael Santo

Simon smiles at Vitaliano, "So you believe only what you see with your own eyes and hear with your own ears?'


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

The Streets of Venice - Xing Shi & Michele Querini

Alejandro snarls, "Say your peace and we shall contemplate your offer".

The man nods, "I offer you and your descendants a chance to join with Her. She returns from whence she came. Filled with great knowledge and fearsome vengeance. She will seek to punish those who have transgressed.

The Founders and their Childer are guilty of so many crimes. I tried to dissuade her from this course of action but she was unmoved by my pleas. Those with the most intimate knowledge of her return will no doubt be the first that she targets. Do you truly believe that your Elders will protect you from her or throw you ate her to save themselves?"

Alejandro's eyes narrow, "I will have to consider your request". He reaches for Kratos, "It is far too late for that one. He stays here, with me".

Alejandro looks at the man, "It is forbidden to slay in Elysium, your own existence is forfeit if you end his".

The man smiles back, "I have not yet decided what to do with Kratos. You shall see him again I assure you. For now, take Xing Shi with you. She shall be your constant companion until you are ready to have an audience with me again. She will make sure that you behave while you consider my offer".

Alejandro turns to Xing, "What if I destroy the wretched Fledgling for this betrayal".

The man shrugs, "Then I shall have my answer. And you Serpent?"

Sadir grins, "I accept your gracious offer. I shall indeed join with you and your Mistress, there are things I would know of course before I can act on your behalf..."

The man smiles, "Of course. I shall meet with you all again in three nights time. We shall meet outside of the Palazzo Grimani di San Luca. I bid you all good tidings until then. COME KRATOS".

The Lasombra stands and begins to walk towards the stranger.

Actions?


Max Blood Pool/Current = 20/10

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

The Streets of Venice - Xing Shi & Michele Querini

Xing motions to the Masquerader before they depart.

Whisper:
"A Salubri read my thoughts and knows your name while trying to find those you were looking for. He wants to meet with you this evening in the square of St. Marks. He said he is your old friend Beshter."


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

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew, Vitaliano, Lorenzo, Ranerius, Alessandro

Lorenzo speaks up. "I must admit, my own thoughts have drifted to a similar place." as he nods toward Vitaliano.

"Granted, I was raised under the tenants of the Catholic faith, but my own faith has crumbled since the death of my wife and child."


Clan Malkavian Blood Pool 19/30

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew, Vitaliano, Lorenzo, Ranerius, Alessandro

Vitaliano smiled "Somewhat correct, though if it can be explained through science I am all ears. I need not experience everything myself but so long as it is understandable and can be backed up with evidence then I am happy to believe." he said smiling.


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

on a gondola

Onfroi chuckles and says you reveal what is enough and no more. I have been less then a pawn for long enough. I have ambition but I am also loyal to those who are the same with me. Onfroi looks him right in the eyes as he says so.


Gangrel Blood Pool 13/10

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Luca Marano – Mainland Italy

"Yenshun, you are aware of the camp of humans nearby?" Luca brings up the things he heard as he was spying on them.

He tries mimicking the abilities Yenshun demonstrates, straining until eventually his eyes grow completely used to the darkness of the forest.

Do I assume that Luca knows all of the abilities he's capable of now?


Max Blood Pool/Current = 20/10

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

The Streets of Venice - Xing Shi & Michele Querini

Before the masquerader can response she says something else to him.

whisper:
"One other thing. Kratos had some scrolls and artifacts on him that he put away before coming out here. To where I'm not sure as he stepped through the shadows."


Venice by Night - Tuesday March 25, 1309

Durdona Checheg – Her Room

Storyteller Shadow wrote:
Yes that is indeed what I am saying!

I might rethink that dot of Quietus then. I took it mainly for clan flavor/solidarity sake, the fact it will cost me less in time/XP/RP to have one (formerly really good) dot in it and because it is usually cool to have the 'funky' clan power. Having an over-complicated way of performing an already over-complicated task--diablerie, is not really all that appealing to me. I'd rather have another dot in one of the more immediately useful disciplines or ultimately--as I would like her to have--Dominate, Potence, or Presence. (I almost tried to save enough freebies to purchase one.) I think, if it is okay, I might forget the Quietus for now and take another dot of Celerity, since I basically got the dot I wanted in Obfuscate instead.

Storyteller Shadow wrote:

El Cid sighs, "I have given you freedom from your shackles. Do not force me to place new ones upon you.

You have enemies within your own home upon whom you should seek vengeance no? Or do you wish that I slay you now, blotting out the great potential I see in you? Are you a woman of vision or not?"

Durdona feels the hunger inside call to her. She is different she can tell. From the stillness of her physical form to mad hunger in the pit of her soul that she would do nearly anything to slake.

DICE OF DESTINY! (Willpower): 7d10 ⇒ (6, 10, 4, 8, 4, 7, 7) = 46

Still there are things she will not do, things that go against all that she is, and first and foremost among them right now is anything the creature before her wants. The monster's every whim is an indignity, an anathema, one that he will pay for in time. She will nettle at the thing like a poison bur until she is strong enough to destroy it out right spitting in its eye as she does so. Only then will she take her vengeance on her uncle's house. She will not bend. If she is to be this ghul's it is because the thing wanted such, and she could not resist its potence, but her will is her own. She will either will out against the monster or force it to destroy her and thereby win an honorable death and rob it of his new toy all that it had invested in its purchase.

This thing claims to have freed her but really all it has done has bound her to a new house by force, just as her uncle had. It is no better than the men who claim their brides from among the children of their enemies.

And while she is forced to suffer the indignity the horror, her will, her mind, those are still her own. She will not forget. However long it takes. She will not forget.

"You mean me to kill my venal kin to prove my worth as if I were some simple Moor's knife? Even the simplest monster may kill in the dead of night and what vengeance is that Black Master? My uncle is old and soft. Those in his house no less soft. What honor is there in destroying such weakness? You insult me! You have made me a cutpurse! I am Durdona, only daughter of Yabghul the Greater, Lord of the Steppes! If I am to be your falcon treat me as such! Give me worthy prey! Do not treat me as a cur feeding me my own fleas!"


Male Italian (Toreador)


Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew, Vitaliano, Lorenzo, Ranerius, Alessandro, Dunstan, and Michael Santo

At Lorenzo's comment of losing his wife and child, "Some aches of the heart never fade, I fear. It is not the same, but my own father's passing struck me very hard. I try to turn to the idea of a reward for a life kindly lived and God's light taking in such people as a comfort to that ache, but I miss him still."

Vitaliano's comments surprise him, "I'm not sure I see the two as incompatible, reason is a gift god expects us to use, and many fine minds work among the church. When a puzzle is laid before us to explore, why wouldn't one believe in a puzzle maker?" He does not seem offended, but radiates a quiet sort of belief.


"Michael clears his throat readying himself to speak

"I have always followed the teaching of the Church even if I have not live out all that I have been taught. I have also had a great appreciation for sciences. I believe my experience within the last few days have heighten my beliefs for I understand my body has died and I have been resurrected of sorts. Just like the Son of the Father my beliefs are grounded in. If there is a scientific reasoning for our continued existence I would more than willing to listen, I would also like explanation of the powers I have witnessed in my short dealings with this nocturnal lifestyle. In conclusion if that power can exist then I would be bold to say, so can that of a higher power. Sorry If I speak out of turn"


Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew, Vitaliano, Lorenzo, Ranerius, Alessandro, Dunstan, and Michael Santo

Not Catholic...

Alessandro speaks up.

I was raised in the teachings of The Prophet. I support those who follow that path, even in the heart The Church. I've always been open to the spiritual in its many forms.

I seek to transcend mortal and immortal coil. I would be most interested in The Path of Heaven.

He pauses, considering.

Science, magic and fleshcraft are useful tools, but Faith transcends all.


Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew, Vitaliano, Lorenzo, Ranerius, Alessandro, Dunstan, and Michael Santo

Does it matter now if you are Catholic or a heathen? We are all damned Dunstan contemplates his mortal life as he is absorbed in his own thoughts "We must have sounded this silly too when we were mortals. Then can we be damned? If there is no salvation than you can't be damned. It's as if I can't go to hell because there is no heaven. Perhaps I'm just over thinking this, but what do the roads mean then? Another religion made for cainites? A code of conduct like a knight or some such variant there off? Does it truly matter?"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

The Streets of Venice - Xing Shi & Michele Querini

Xing:
He turns back to you, "You must retrieve them at all cost!"

Alejandro reaches out to Xing as she approaches though the look on his face is not a welcome one.

Sadir smiles and refuses Alejandro's offered hand, "My Childe and I shall walk back we have much to discuss".

The man calls to Kratos, "Come along Kratos, come along".

Xing you step through the darkness and find yourself not back in Elysium...

Michele, Sadir walks the complete opposite direction from the mystery man you just met...


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

The Streets of Venice - Xing Shi

Alejandro has brought you to a fine room but it is not one you have ever seen before. He gestures to a comfortable looking chair and he sits down across from it.

"Now Fledgling, you shall tell me everything about yourself, the truth this time".


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

The Streets of Venice - Michele Querini

Michele as soon as you turn the corner with Sadir, he begins chanting in a strange language and from nowhere, a slug appears and heads back in the direction you both came from.

Sadir grins at you, "Let's find out where our mystery man hides away in this city shall we? Your thoughts on this development Michele?"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

On a Gondola - Onfroi

Alexander smiles, "Good, you are loyal but not too trusting. It is clear you have been around our kind for some time as those with that mix of qualities often exist for the longest periods of time.

I have an interest is seeing certain Cainites fail to gain a foothold on this Council. Having spoken with Narses, I know other proposals he will introduce that intrigue me far more than a seat on this Council. Still, being seated on this Council will grant great influence and power. I would see your Sire as the representative for the Nosferatu.

How best to accomplish that eh? That is the question."


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309

Luca MaranoMainland Italy

"Are they the same group we saw earlier in the evening?" he asks.

Yes, this will have taken much of the rest of the night but you will now grasp your powers and have a better grasp on the other Clan powers from observing Adria and your Sire.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night - Tuesday March 25, 1309

Durdona ChechegHer Room

El Cid smiles, "Very well then woman, very well. Let us step out into the night and find prey more suitable to your arrogance".

Make a Dexterity + Stealth roll to step out of the house and begin stalking the night with El Cid.

No worries, go ahead and switch it. I felt the same way in many respects but kept the changes anyway.

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