Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Michael Santo
You complete your training, exhausted you head out of the basement and upstairs, finding no one in the safe house.
Fracois follows you upstairs, "You should rest here for the time being Signore Santo unless you have matters to attend to and need my assistance?"
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Michele Querini
After your visit with your cousin do you want to stop home first or go to visit your father first? Your eventual destination is your father's house so it may make sense to stop home first. PLus you need to give your new "wife" instructions as you will be gone for at least a few days...
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Lorenzo Cappelli & Xing Shi
Lorenzo as you catch up, it appears to be too late as Dominic has already engaged the young lady in conversation, he is correct though she is attractive and exotic the likes of which you have never seen before.
"I can get you a drink my Lady", Xing the man looks around for a waiter as someone who looks not at all amused arrives...
Xing and Lorenzo feel free to interact.
Lorenzo Cappelli |
After catching up with Dominic, Lorenzo stands silent for a few brief moments upon seeing his brother's quarry equally enamored and curious. Hearing the woman's question, Lorenzo snaps out of his trance.
"I am Lorenzo Cappelli, this rather forward gentleman," he says gesturing toward his brother, "is my brother, Dominic."
Andrew the Hardy, Lord of Moray |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Baldemar de Frisia and Andrew the Hardy
"Federico! Glad am I to see you. These men are interested in stoppin tha foul murders moreso than being involved in politics, I hoped we might be able tah conclude our business wit tha Giovonni family."
"I would understand if you wanted us to conduct business first an let tha men investigate afterwards."
Michael Santo |
"You have my gratitude for my training, but yes I have lots of business I need to catch up on. I have not been too attentive towards my gondola services since this all began I have some serious catching up or my rivals may take my connections and high profile clients."
Michael reaches for his belonging, readying himself for departure. Still sweating for the training.
"whats next on your agenda?"
Alessandro Khadaji |
Alessandro approaches cautiously, but not closer than about 3 meters. He quietly observes Beshter, attempting to sense how he... is different than the others.
Then he stands watch over the man, quietly waiting for him to return to the here and now. At all times, he is respectful.
Perception + Awareness, sense difference: 3d10 + 2d10 ⇒ (3, 4, 9) + (8, 4) = 28
Intelligence + Occult, sense difference: 3d10 + 1d10 ⇒ (9, 3, 1) + (2) = 15
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Lorenzo Cappelli & Xing Shi
My apologies, I did not set the scene u that well. You are both sitting at tables and chairs outside of the Inn. There is a single server waltzing around taking orders but he is not very motivated. There is no bar outside, he must run in to fulfill all orders. Dominic waived him over but he has yet to respond.
Dominic grins and stands to go with Lorenzo, "You are staying here Xing? I would love to meet with you later this evening".
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Baldemar de Frisia and Andrew the Hardy
Federico looks a bit nervous at the appearance of the two nights despite your reassurances. "We could meet with them today? It is already 2 in the afternoon but I suppose stopping in and asking if they have made arrangements with financiers would be a good idea. Certainly I am anxious to start my new business having quit with the Cappelli's last week".
Sir Baldemar speaks up, "I believe the family themselves are bankers, perhaps you can inquire about receiving financing from them directly".
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Michael Santo
Francois looks a bit surprised at your response, "And you do not wish for me to accompany you? You take your life in your hands by traveling the city alone".
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Alessandro Khadaji
As you watch Beshter closely you see that he is breathing, much like Alyssa is breathing, it must be that he like her is somehow inhabiting the body of a mortal and traveling by day. The scars on the back of his neck are odd, almost as if someone pulled the flesh into a certain position and left it there, not noticeable to the lazy eye but to an observant one like yours, there is something amiss there. You don't sense any differences that are detectable.
Beshter turns to you, the look in his eye noticeably different than it has been for the last few days.
"Sadir! Have we arrived? I fear I have lapsed again, the memories flood in and it is hard to control myself, Michael never spent time in torpor, so many memories its so hard to control... It looks rather bright outside, has the sun gone down yet? I see a sewer entrance here but I am not sure we should enter without having spoken with any of the Nosferatu first. I am starting to feel like this was a bad idea coming to Paris..."
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Baldemar de Frisia and Andrew the Hardy
Sir Martin chimes in, "Or perhaps they do not wish to see the transaction through to fruition".
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Lorenzo Cappelli & Xing Shi
With that confirmation, Lorenzo you are finally get Dominic away from women and back to the task at hand.
You, Dominic, and Moses enter the Inn and see an opulent front lobby. There are people milling about here including at a very nice bar serving drinks to people. It appears to be a place where foreigners with means stay in the city.
Dominic walks to the front desk and begins to make arrangements leaving you standing next to Moses, "It appears your brother wishes to hide in plain sight so to speak".
Storyteller Shadow |
Sorry Xing, Lorenzo already stepped away from you. You did not hear that exchange as you remained outside the Inn. Lorenzo assume Xings question did not take place.
Michael Santo |
*Michael shrugs*
"I have survived this long I think I can handle whats thrown at me. Besides I know this city better than you think. Now you know my business includes catering to some well made folk in the upper Escalon of this city who may not welcome people they do not know amongst their midst.
Michael turns to francois
" my gondola business connects me to powerful figureheads in this city and among transporting goods it also bring a network of secrets they keep and that my friend is what makes my services valuable, and I cannot jeopardize that. It is what puts bread on the table and distinguishes me between my competitors"
walking towards the nearest exit ...
"I will report back in when I am done"
not waiting for a reply Michael exits
Alessandro Khadaji |
Torpor, demon sleep... Alessandro's analytical mind hurriedly tried to connect all the dots.
If they could take over mortals' bodies... could they do the same with others of their own kind? The sheer weight of the implication nearly paralyzed him.
Intelligence + Occult, what Beshter's words indicate: 3d10 + 1d10 ⇒ (2, 3, 4) + (4) = 13
Softly, he dares. Beshter... With all due respect. It is the year 1309. You are in Venice. I am your guide in this city. I am Alessandro.
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Alessandro Khadaji
Beshter laughs softly but you see panic well up in his features, "Alessandro? That is certainly a good Italian name but wait when did we arrive in Venice? That is a terrible idea! Narses I think has contact with Kestral! He will come after us again! 1309? No, its is not possible I could not have lost an entire century, could I...?"
The intelligence occult roll avails nothing.
Alessandro Khadaji |
Nothing to lose... Alessandro chooses honesty.
Strange days or... nights, indeed. It is daytime, but are channeling your will through a mortal vessel and are not harmed by the sun's rays.
You arrived in Venice a few nights back. You somewhat trusted me, I do not know if that is the right word, trust. Kestral is here, Narses calls a gathering. He, Narses, is either here or soon to arrive. We can assume they've spoken. These Nesferatu, I have not encountered... But you did ask for a tour of the Venetian sewers.
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Baldemar de Frisia and Andrew the Hardy
Federico shrugs, "Perhaps I could but I would not want to leave my home here in Venice. The deal is not final yet, I have not signed the documents from the Giovanni as I have not yet secured other lands to grow. Perhaps we go and see them about this now? It is but early afternoon if nothing else we will make them aware that they need to assist us, no?"
Sir Martin chimes in, "Yes we should go now, let us waste no time in this".
Andrew, make an Intelligence+Investigation check DC 7.
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Lorenzo Cappelli
Dominic comes back with a key, "The room is small and recently vacated but it will do for now. Let's go have a look". He smiles presumably at the prospect of doing something he has always wanted to do.
As the three of you head up to the fourth floor, lugging your belongings behind you, you admire the beauty of the architecture the Inn's interior has to offer.
"This may be the finest establishment I have ever stayed in", remarks Moses.
As you enter the room, which is down the hall from a few suites, you see another set of people come up the landing. One is clearly a resident of the City, the other a foreigner, Scottish based on his dress. They enter one of the suites, not even glancing back towards you.
The room is as fine as the rest of the Inn though a bit cramped for the three of you. Moses sighs, "A fine Inn and I will be sleeping on its fine floors". He lays down your pack Lorenzo and pulls a blanket out of his own pack. "I could use some sleep before heading out again tonight".
As he hits the floor his head jerks up, he sniffs at the floor warily, "Blood, someone has recently bled considerably in this room." He pulls the carpet up and you see underneath faint traces of dried pools of blood...
Storyteller Shadow |
Xing you are still sitting tight though a server finally does come by with that glass of wine Dominic ordered for you and the bill he seemed to have forgotten to take care of!
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Michael Santo
Francois does not respond nor does he follow you out the door.
To which of your many tasks do you head to first? It is approximately 3 in the afternoon.
Andrew the Hardy, Lord of Moray |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Baldemar de Frisia and Andrew the Hardy
Intelligence & Investigation
4d10 ⇒ (4, 9, 5, 8) = 26
"Aye! you have tha documents, let's look over an see if the can cancel tha agreement without aidin yah in findin lands, or makin full payment. If they be powerful bankers then a treasure in yer pocket may not let you make purchase o land!"
"Besides we will need to take tha documents with us."
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Alessandro Khadaji
Beshter looks distressed still but is calming down. "The memories, they are overwhelming, it is hard to sort through it all and stay in the present. So you are not Sadir in a different guise and I am not in Paris. I am back in Venice. I thought I would never come back here again. I may not have much time, tell me Alessandro, who are you and who are you aligned with? Did I indicate to you why I would want a tour of the sewers and underground byways"
Alessandro Khadaji |
I am not Sadir. You were with Katriana, traveling with Victor and Kurt, when I met you. Katriana has a brother Sergei, a little maniacal and unhinged.
You asked me to tour the canals and introduce you to the keepers of the canals, not the sewers per se. Of course they do overlap in several places.
Alessandro pauses, making sure he has his facts right.
Kindred factions gather in several... thirteen inns throughout Venice. Called together by Kestral, who is Senechal. I can only imagine at the behest of this... Narses.
I, Alessandro Khadaji... I am aligned with Venice and its people. Does that make us enemies?
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Baldemar de Frisia and Andrew the Hardy
It occurs to you that if the Giovanni are involved with these Fiends of the Night, the Teutons wearing their Tabards will tip them off that you are onto them.
Make an Intelligence+Law Roll DC 7 to interpret the Contract drafted by the Giovanni.
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Michele Querini
As you arrive back at your apartment, your "wife" is there to greet you at the door. She has made food for you and is smiling warmly. "Food?" she states in broken Italian. It occurs to you at this moment that she may know no other words in the language.
What do you do? Eat and pack and forget about it?
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Alessandro Khadaji
Beshter closes his eyes for a moment. "To remember any of it I will have to delve and I do not feel strong enough to do it at the moment, I might lose myself again. My name is Sebastian of Gallia Narbonensis. In life I was a man of God. In the next I have been trying to return to God and have gone through hell in the attempt. I thought I was doing the right thing, releasing these beings of their pain and suffering but I was wrong. I do not know how to control them and many would like to see me dead for what I have done. Many are amongst the thirteen, including the Kestral. I am not sure why Beshter thought coming here a wise idea but I am in great danger just by being here and so is he. I do not care why Narses called anyone together, all I know is I need to get away, I swear I am not an enemy of your people. Can you help me get away?"
Make an Intelligence+Theology roll DC 7 regarding Sebastian's full name. No need to make an Occult roll, whatever Sebastian/Beshter is saying is gibberish to you at the moment.
Andrew the Hardy, Lord of Moray |
Venice by Day – Monday March 10, 1309
Baldemar de Frisia and Andrew the Hardy
Andrew pours over the document trying to understand the contents
Intelligence + law
4d10 ⇒ (10, 2, 2, 3) = 17
Off handedly he mentions to the two with him....
"If tha family is in league wit Satan yer fashion might tip tha scale in thar favor, hast you other attire?"