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 – Friday March 28, 1309

Hotel Danieli - Edwarde Ashedown

"It is true, you can use your blood to strengthen Mortals. However you can only utilize those you trust most intimately. The Silence of Blood is the cardinal sin to break, until we can show the world that Vampire and Man can co-exist, man will fear us and hunt us if they know that we exist to hunt them.

In many ways, the age of knowledge is upon us, many do not even believe our kind exist but far too many are wary of the stranger in the night. If you choose the wrong mortals, they may slay you, or worse yet, expose you to the Church authorities.

That would endanger us all, we should seek to persuade not kill our Cainite enemies. If that fails, to marginalize them. The War of Princes has shown that simply trying to slay Elders results in far too many casualties of the Neonate and far too few for the Elder that would abuse the Neonate.

Use your blood three times on three successive nights on a Mortal you trust, on the third night they will be in your Thrall. If you wish, we can begin this process this very night before you and I head to Elysium and we part ways for a time".

He pauses, "Indeed, that is a sensible way for the argument to break out. I will strike you. Hard. Worry not, the Prince will intervene before I can deal you any lasting harm.

I will petition the Prince to allow me to destroy you as a petulant Childe. He will refuse me this request because ultimately he seeks to disgrace and discredit me. By providing you with succor, eh shall do just that. I shall swear to destroy you and take my leave, cursing Elders in general.

I like this plan but before we set it in motion have you anything to add?"

His diatribe seems to have allowed that pesky question to leave his mind.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

Outside Elysium - Ranerius Bernerius

You make your way to Elysium, as the Gondola in which you ride closes in on the docks you see the doors open, Veronica, Onfroi & Lorenzo are all gathered there with Andrew, Mistress Ganchon and the Nosferatu Petradon.

You see Xing Shi has already arrived on a Gondola, she bends over to reach for something within but you cannot make out quite what it is.


Clan Malkavian Blood Pool 19/30

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

On a Gondola - Vitaliano

Vitaliano stopped and thought for a moment. There was still some misgivings when last they all were together on where Talisman's role would lie or where he'd be accepted.

"I think you are correct in your assumption, between his use of our clan for hiding himself and for our support of him in some kind of role in this new society, instead of purely the chopping block. Speaking of, it was awfully bold of him to show his true colors given the severity of the reaction. Tell me, what exactly has he done that is so wrong?"


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

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

At the doorway to Elysium - Xing, Veronica, Onfroi & Lorenzo

"Given recent events, this should prove to be most...interesting." Lorenzo says walking toward the entrance and waving Andrew to come along.


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

the doors to Elysium

As the doors open the question posed still hangs in the air and Onfroi takes out a small piece of parchment and writes upon it and then hands it to the younger of the two Tremere, Veronica.

Spoiler:
Lady, the Assamite El Cid has killed Braxiano the senshal and Simon of Clan Nosferatu has vanished during the recent chaos. Elysium started late for this reason. Your sire will need this information shortly. Perhaps you and I may find further things to discuss and upon that discussion you might repay me with some small consideration.


Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

Getting While the Going Is Good - Michele Querini

Eyes slightly lowered Michele says, “ You obviously know the answer to the question. My question is who are you?.” With this Michele raises his eyes to this stranger and uses Majesty (difficulty of 5)


Max Blood Pool/Current = 20/10

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

Venetian Back Alleys - Xing Shi

Xing caries the man, now kindred, toward the building watching the others go in first. She curses to herself.

Where is my grandsire. Perhaps he can feed this one to his master like he tried my sire.

Xing will wait outside for a while longer not entering with the others right away to see if he shows up before bringing him in.


Male Italian (Toreador)

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

Outside Elysium - Ranerius Bernerius

Storyteller Shadow wrote:


You make your way to Elysium, as the Gondola in which you ride closes in on the docks you see the doors open, Veronica, Onfroi & Lorenzo are all gathered there with Andrew, Mistress Ganchon and the Nosferatu Petradon.

You see Xing Shi has already arrived on a Gondola, she bends over to reach for something within but you cannot make out quite what it is.

"Greetings all," he says politely "However things go, it should be exciting, yes?"


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

At Elysium

Onfroi finishes passing the note and turns noting the new arrivals and says Ranerius, before the vote perhaps I might have a word in private with you? Perhaps a short Gondola ride as the doors have only just opened if you have a moment


Male Italian (Toreador)

At Elysium

"If you like, of course," He says "But near the shore please. We cannot chance missing this."


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

At Elysium

Onfroi will board the gondola with Ranerius and have them pull a short distance away and use another piece of parment to write a message and pass it to him all the while saying aloud what it might be worth for Onfroi and Petradon to vote for Francois.

Spoiler:
Ranerius, what ever else may be said I am still a friend to you and your sire despite the rocky road it has been. Many canites still hold Francois in esteem and will still vote for him to be inner circle. I have heard this with mine own ears. Find a way to win Ranerius

Onfroi will then aloud say that the price is too much and take the parchment back and shread it into the water and ask to be taken back to shore and Elysium.


Generation 8th Clan Assamite (Warrior caste) Blood 11/15; Will 5/7 Temp: Potency Point

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

Elysium - Durdona Checheg

"Of course my Prince." She she bows and makes her way to the table of Clan Lasombra, and takes a seat toward the end of the table.

Ha I still have manners when I need to have them. This will be interesting. I move from one intrigues of the court to another. I hope I remember my backstabbing skills.


Male Ventrue 8 Generation 14/15 BP

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

A Private Villa - the Lido - Franz Albert Capsali

"Thank you as well, Gustav. The experience...was overwhelming. I never felt something quite like that.", Franz responds, his eyes fixed on the lithe girls sleeping frame on the chair, before returning his attention to his Sire:"I will do my best to learn quickly and prove your decision right."

Listening silently, taking mental notes, he waits for Lanzo to be finished, then speaks up:"A small number of questions, indeed. First: We go to court tonight - I suppose as with a regular court, there is a certain etiquette to be followed. Will any specific acts or certain behaviour be expected of me or will I simply follow you and learn what I can? Secondly: Several of these terms you used have little meaning to me. If you could help me understand those, the laws would likely make more sense. Specifically...." I would expect his teaching to include a short primer on the basics. Domains, Generations, Siring...it's not necessary to put that in writing, but I would assume a most basic understanding of the vampiric society to be provided.
"Finally...the silence of blood...the girl, for example - certainly I could lock her in a cellar to make sure she won't tell anybody that will listen...but how can you enforce the loyalty of servants that move more freely? And how could I deceive those I take sustenance from?" Since you mentioned he intends to blood bind me, I would very much welcome a in-game explanation of what it is...that, and so that I can ask permission to bind my herd. @Deceive: I figure Franz was too focused on his own overwhelming experience of his first drink to have realized the girl was not resisting even before she passed out -


Male Italian (Toreador)
Onfroi wrote:

At Elysium

Onfroi will board the gondola with Ranerius and have them pull a short distance away and use another piece of parment to write a message and pass it to him all the while saying aloud what it might be worth for Onfroi and Petradon to vote for Francois.

** spoiler omitted **

Onfroi will then aloud say that the price is too much and take the parchment back and shread it into the water and ask to be taken back to shore and Elysium.

Ranerius clasps Onfroi's shoulder in thanks, "Would that all dreams are possible, but..we'll see." A low whisper, on the water. And...

when they step off, he makes his own way to seek out his sire.


Gangrel Blood Pool 13/10

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

The Way of Kings Inn - Luca Marano

Luca nods and follows quietly, the sudden anger had left him in a sort of calm. Different than his usual self, he remains silent and unquestioning.

Tiredness seems to exude from him.


Storyteller Shadow wrote:

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

Way of Kings InnGeoffroi de Clairvaux

Night has fallen, you slept the entire day away in the Inn!

You smell some dinner in the main room but are alone in the room that you had shared with Baldemar, seems he is already awake. You hear his and the voices of Sergei and his men in the common room of this adjoining suite.

Certainly this man has means to afford such a grand hotel and such amazing rooms within.

Geoffroi rises groggily , dresses, and goes to search out his companions


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

On a Gondola - Vitaliano

Antoine chuckles at the question, [b]"He survived.

If Dimities is to be believed, and I do believe he should be, the Ancients of Rome sought to destroy the Patriarch of Constantinople. Narses too it seems wished Michael dead, perhaps to increase the power of his own city or perhaps over some slight from his Mortal days.

Regardless, instead of being destroyed, he was Diablerized by a lesser Cainite. But the will of an ancient Cainite, the Childe of an Antedeluvian is not an easy meal to ah... digest. It seems that the Patriarch has re-asserted dominance over the Cainite that destroyed him.

I suppose there is a sort of justice to it all. His death more than a century ago, created the strife between Cainites of the west. Now his reappearance may signal the end of that conflict and a new age of, well, less open conflict".


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

At the doorway to Elysium - Xing, Onfroi, & Ranerius

As Ranerius and Onfroi step back onto the docks from their short ride, Xing stands on the docks, at her feet is a body. Hard to tell if it is dead or just unconscious. Clearly the boatmen are a bit uncomfortable at its proximity. Her nod to them is nonchalant.

Do Onfroi and Ranerius still proceed inside or pause to speak with the Lasombra Xing?

No other Gondolas are on their way in just yet it seems.

---

Within Elysium - Durdona, Veronica, & Lorenzo

Veronica and Lorenzo, along with Andrew, Petradon and Mistress Fanchon, enter through the now familiar halls of Elysium.

Standing at the right hand of Narses is Lord Valdemar, who appears to be acting as Seneschal still. Seated at the Lasombra Table is the Asamite Neonate, Durdona. She appears a great deal more reserved in comparison with her last visit to these Halls.

No one else is present.


Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

Within Elysium - Durdona, Veronica, & Lorenzo

Narses narrows his eyes as your group enters, "Please be seated. Once all are gathered there is Court business to attend to prior to the Toreador vote. I had hoped more were gathered at the doors but it seems that the political machinations of the Toreador are even more frenzied than those of the Ventrue, who would have guessed..."


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

Behind The Way of Kings Inn - Luca Marano

Adria takes Luca by the hand around the back of the Hotel as Francois requested. His grin is so broad it seems his face will crack open. Adria grips your hand suddenly for what reason you are not quite sure.

Francois speaks, "I promised you and yours and I have delivered. Sergei has returned and was staying in this very Hotel as of last night!"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

Way of Kings InnGeoffroi de Clairvaux

As you exit the room where you were sleeping Sergei, his retainers and Baldemar all smile at you. "No doubt such a long journey had you even more tired than you suspected", quips Baldemar.

Sergei nods, "Yes well it is good that you are awake. I think we could use your help.

The mobs seem to have calmed down a bit. However, I am not yet comfortable transferring my cargo to the location that Claudio bid me to until I can make contact with him.

If you and Baldemar can do so, I and my men will seek out Lord Andrew.

Does this seem a fair exchange of services to you?"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

Getting While the Going Is Good - Michele Querini

As your eyes rise, you leave the full power of your Presence upon the stranger. He takes a knee, "Indeed you must be for mighty is your personality indeed. Please indulge me that I may speak with you plainly".

You see by his skin color that the man is an Arab, he holds up his arm over his eyes as if to block a light to bright for him to see in, odd, the man has no hand...


Generation 8th Clan Assamite (Warrior caste) Blood 11/15; Will 5/7 Temp: Potency Point

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

Within Elysium - Durdona, Veronica, & Lorenzo

Durdona sits quietly when the others enter. She's trying her best to keep he foot from tapping. Not knowing exactly what is going on at the moment or what the Prince is referring to, she uses her hard learned lessons in deportment. Deportment blech. To wait and see what is going to happen.

Her eyes fall on Veronica and Lorenzo. She waits to see what they do.


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

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

Within Elysium - Durdona, Veronica, & Lorenzo

"Good evening, my Prince." the former doctor says with a quick bow of his head toward the elder vampire.

Lorenzo quietly but confidently strides over toward the Cappadocian table. He takes his seat and folds his hands, quietly observing those in the room and those entering.

Activating Auspex 1 (Heightened Senses)

Perception (Discerning) + Alertness: 4d10 + 3d10 ⇒ (4, 3, 7, 10) + (4, 4, 8) = 40


Female Vampire Tremere Courtesan

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

[b]Within Elysium - Durdona, Veronica, & Lorenzo

Veronica gracefully curtseys towards the Prince and says, "Good evening Prince, may tonight bring you great fortunes."

She than calmly follows Mistress Fanchon to the correct table.


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

Veronica, Onfroi handed you a note to read earlier outside which you the player may have missed!

Onfroi stops as he sees the body and the boatman and says to Xing:

perhaps you need assistance getting inside?


Max Blood Pool/Current = 20/10

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

At the doorway to Elysium - Xing, Onfroi, & Ranerius

Xing eyes Onfroi before responding.

"This is very unfortunate circumstance and I'm waiting to see if my grandsire attends before bringing him inside."

She thinks to herself can things can any worse...


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

Having 30 xp I will spend 20 on obfuscate to lv 5

stay close and don't move but to move with me and I can get you and that body inside with Ranerius help without anyone seeing or keep you unseen here. Be quick about what you want and you will only owe a small consideration to Ranerius and I


Female Vampire Tremere Courtesan

I completely missed that...

Veronica will pass the letter along to Mistress Fanchon and says, " You might find this interesting...I have no idea if this person is trustworthy though"


Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

Getting While the Going Is Good - Michele Querini

“Stand then and tell me who you are and how you know my grandsire.”


Max Blood Pool/Current = 20/10

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

At the doorway to Elysium - Xing, Onfroi, & Ranerius

Xing eyes Onfroi wearily and nods.

"Lets go then I will wait inside for him as it's probably safer that way."


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

Onfroi waits for them to grab the body and then brings them all to disappear with obfuscate and brings them around whispering is there a side door for servants? Something less watched and guarded?


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

At the doorway to Elysium - Xing, Onfroi, & Ranerius

Before Ranerius can even ask what is going on, the Nosferatu fledgling Onfroi approaches and he Xing, and the body vanish!

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

Around the Side of Elysium - Xing & Onfroi

Around the Outside:
The body that Onfroi has picked up begins to stir! Then he begins to thrash! "What have you done to me!"

Roll Initiative!


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

A Private Villa - the Lido - Franz Albert Capsali

Lanzo nods, "Wise questions indeed.

Acceptable behavior at each and every Prince's Court, for there are many, is slightly different. A common thread is that no violence is to take place within the chamber unless you are defending yourself. This includes utilizing the powers of the Blood.

Some Princes will censure you, others will exile you, and others will slay you, for violating this rule.

Narses' runs a fairly liberal Court. The youngest to the eldest are allowed, even encouraged, to speak freely.

Yes, definitions mean a great deal, even among our kind though their meaning can tend to vary widely.

A Sire is the Progenitor of a Cainite. I am your Sire and you my Childe. As a "newborn" you are considered a Fledgling. As you mature, whether I release you or not, you eventually be considered a Neonate. Those who show sensible judgment at a half century or live beyond a century even as fools, are called Ancillae. Those who exist for, generally three or more centuries are Elders. Those over a Millennia Methuselahs.

A Domain is the area ruled by a Cainite. For Narses, this encompases the entire city of Venice. Within that Domain are sub domains, the homes and havens of his subjects. Some Cainites claim entire regions as their Domains.

Generations is a rather vulgar way of stating ones Lineage. When you announce yourself, you will do so thusly, Greetings Prince. I am Franz Albert Capsali, Childe of Lanzo von Saschen, Childe of Guntramus, Childe of Hardestadt, Childe of Antonius the Gaul, Childe of Ventrue. All Ventrue can name their lineage through the Founder. Ventrue. Any who cannot are imposters.

The Blood is a potent weapon, it powers our bodies for greater physical strength, limited by the potency of your blood, to heal wounds that a mortal could never dream of recovering from, and to power our own dark abilities. In addition, it can be used to force fealty upon those who drink it. Once will make one favorable to you. Twice loyal. Thrice, a blind servant. You shall drink of my blood again this night. If and only if you in some way betray me, will I make you a Thrall. You may use your blood to empower mortals and make them obedient.

This girl, you can keep her silent a few ways. First, feed her your blood thrice. Second, utilize the powers of Dominate. Finally, through traditional means of manipulation that all mortals possess. The last the least reliable but in some ways, the safest. Feeding your blood to a mortal makes them a thrall or "ghoul".

When we feed, mortals enter a place of ecstasy. This is often passed off as a sexual experience by those without the powers our bloodline possess. Until you gain the powers to bend wills and replace and destroy memories, I suggest you use this ploy.

The Silence of the Blood means keeping those who are not your servants ignorant of our existence or if they discover us, slaying them. There are... complications to this as there are in all things.

Some Princes require that you announce all Ghouls you intend to create. Others do not care as long as you manage them properly. Others do not allow for Ghouls at all. As you will be staying here in the city, I suggest you check with the Prince's Seneschal as to what is appropriate etiquette with regard to ghouls".


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

Within Elysium - Durdona, Veronica, & Lorenzo

Narses nods to both fledglings and the rest of those entering, most of whom do not bother to address the Prince directly.

Mistress Fanchon takes the letter from Veronica, reads it, and burns it to a crisp in a small puff of smoke, "Wait here", she states to Veronica and approaches Narses. As she does so, Valdemar is beckoned to step away. They confer for several minutes...


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

An OLD Friend - Michele Querini

The man stands and nods, "I am known as Haji. I am the eldest of the servants of Fahdi Mohammad. He has sent me here to make contact with you directly.

He believes your Sire to be a "lost cause" as it were. You see, Sadir has failed, failed to bring Fahdi to justice. Well, justice as the Serpents see it. Fahdi has seen this before, his Sire before him and he, met with similar difficulties from the Clan.

There is a vendetta against the Bloodline. A vendetta due to its progenitor's failure to, ah, do as she was told. Fahdi has only recently, and with the assistance of the Giovanni, discovered the name of the Progenitor of his line..."


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

An Offer - the Eccellenza Tavern - Einar Arnesen

Unrest!

The city is filled with significant unrest and bloodshed in the streets. The worst part of it all? You have yet to land a single contract to defend or attack a Nobleman or Merchant.

Regardless of the recent successes or perhaps because of them you are beginning to think, you cannot seem to hire out yourself and your band.

Currently you sit in the Eccellenza Tavern generally a hotbed of political intrigue but tonight devoid of such an interesting diversion. It seems the bloodshed of the past night has spilled over into this night though with the Doge's men out in force much of it is under cover of dark alleys.

Just then a dark man enters the tavern, a man who is perfect for your dark mood. He appears to have origins of an easterner, from the Kievan Rus perhaps? His face is almost bestial in nature, a permanent visage of anger, no doubt a dangerous man.

He locks eyes with you and approaches, "You are Einar Arnesen yes?"


Shadow
Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

An OLD Friend - Michele Querini

“So was does Fadhi wish me to do? Help him kill the progenitor of our line to set us all free?


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

An OLD Friend - Michele Querini

Haji laughs, "If Set could not catch her, he does not expect the likes of you to do so.

No, Fahdi wants you to join him".


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

Venice, elysium

init: 5d10 ⇒ (2, 4, 7, 1, 6) = 20


Max Blood Pool/Current = 20/10

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

At the doorway to Elysium - Xing, Onfroi, & Ranerius

init: 6d10 ⇒ (1, 9, 8, 1, 7, 8) = 34


Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

An OLD Friend - Michele Querini

“ what does he propose for me to leave Venice and the little I know to come with you? What is the real reason Sadir could not come? See I have to many questions and I am not sure you have the answers. I would prefer to meet with Fadhi face to face. Can that be arranged?


Gangrel Blood Pool 13/10

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

Behind The Way of Kings Inn - Luca Marano

If Luca's heart could beat, it would have surely begun to hasten in anticipation.

It was time for action.

"Adria, for both our sakes, we should go meet Sergei now, before he has time to leave."


Norwegian Mercenary / Aspiring Condottiero | 7th Generation Clan Tzimisce | BP 19/20 | Willpower 7/8 | Wound Level 0 | Active Effects: Auspex (Heightened Senses)

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309
An Offer - the Eccellenza Tavern

Einar was restless. He'd come to Venice thinking it would be full of danger and intrigue, grounds ripe for profit. And it was - just not for him. Despite tensions between supporters of the Doge and the Pope (scum!), despite violence in the streets, and despite a dizzyingly high concentration of rich fat merchants and rich paranoid aristocrats, he could not seem to find employment. It was enough to tempt him to unpaid violence!

And if it was enough to tempt him, then Bernardo had likely already gotten himself into trouble. Einar's lieutenant, Cristoval, had been doing his best to keep his eye on the erstwhile squire, but he had other duties to see to and the man couldn't be everywhere at once. Adam was easy enough to keep content - he'd been happily helping some local merchant fix up bows and crossbows for pennies. At least one of them was managing to make some kind of coin.

The prospect of his mercenary company falling apart before they'd even been employed made him want to strangle the next person he met with his bare hands...

Storyteller Shadow wrote:

Just then a dark man enters the tavern, a man who is perfect for your dark mood. He appears to have origins of an easterner, from the Kievan Rus perhaps? His face is almost bestial in nature, a permanent visage of anger, no doubt a dangerous man.

He locks eyes with you and approaches, "You are Einar Arnesen yes?"

Finally, a man that promised trouble! Whether he wanted to hire him or kill him, Einar would welcome the relief.

"Yes. Who are you?"


Generation 8th Clan Assamite (Warrior caste) Blood 11/15; Will 5/7 Temp: Potency Point
Storyteller Shadow wrote:

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

Within Elysium - Durdona, Veronica, & Lorenzo

Narses nods to both fledglings and the rest of those entering, most of whom do not bother to address the Prince directly.

Mistress Fanchon takes the letter from Veronica, reads it, and burns it to a crisp in a small puff of smoke, "Wait here", she states to Veronica and approaches Narses. As she does so, Valdemar is beckoned to step away. They confer for several minutes...

Durdona looks on with interest as beings file into the room. She makes special note of those who approach the Prince. I should learn their names. They may be important.

She watches closely as Valdemar is waived away. That woman is important I can tell.

She looks over to the table the woman came from and notices the other woman sitting there. She gives her a nod in greeting and a small smile.


Clan Malkavian Blood Pool 19/30

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

On a Gondola - Vitaliano

Vitaliano listens well to the wisdom in this moment of clarity from his Sire's madness. He could tell why the man had managed to live long into the night at times like these. However, too often he found those times where his Sire simply infuriated him.

He raised a brow at the concept of the difficulty of the soul's power to be consumed with the closeness to the progenitor of the bloodline. "It seems easy enough then to draw a conclusion that this act is taboo? I suppose I could see the appeal and the reason for making it so. It helps keep everyone from simply killing each other in an alley to amass power." he said musing aloud.

He looked at his Sire "Tell me, just between us. Would there be a time you'd believe it worth the cost? He hid well his act but in the end another outed him without the "sight"." he said curious to see what may be said if anything.


Shadow's Status

Onfroi & Xing:
Initiative for V20 has changed, its 1d10+Dex+Wits+Celerity ratings. I'll use the first die roll from each of your arrays to set Initiative. Just an FYI, full update on your scene Thursday.


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Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

Behind The Way of Kings Inn - Luca Marano

Francois raises a hand to stop you both, "No, I will deal with him. If you both approach him he will be suspicious, he may even be able to ferret out your true natures, he is a Hunter of your kind.

I will ensure that he comes outside so you can see him for yourselves. Once that is done, please, go back to Petrankov and tell him that I have upheld my end of the bargain. Later we can come up with a plan to bring Sergei to wherever Petrankov wishes him to be. Acceptable?"

As excited as you are, you can literally hear Francois' heart pounding in his chest!


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

An OLD Friend - Michele Querini

"No, leaving Venice is not useful for my Master. Meeting him face to face is not possible.

Staying here. That would be useful, providing secrets to me, that would be useful. Staying silent about our meeting useful.

In exchange, I can provide you with insight on a certain matter that even your Sire cannot.

Sadir cannot come because he has thrown in his lot with the Fire Court, he cannot be trusted. He belongs to Count Jocalo now, whether he knows it or not.

Consider my offer and I shall find you once more, the when you will not know but you will have an answer for me then, yes or no. The decision must be yours alone, Sadir must not know".


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Venice by Night – Friday March 28, 1309

An Offer - the Eccellenza Tavern

"I am Dragan, my Master has need of a mercenary group with no affiliations to the city who has not been hired out yet. I have spent days trying to find such a group, could you be the man I seek?"

The man's teeth are sharpened and his hair grows in wild spurts, the man seems almost more beast than man. His teeth sharpened glisten in the pale light of the Tavern. Still, who else has offered you employment in this damned city!

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