Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Ranerius Bernerius - La Serenata Notturna
Once you are done with the early evening chores of the Tavern, you feel a pull bring you upstairs to a room where you know your Sire awaits. The pull is gentle but insistent and so you follow.As you enter the room Francois is there with Violetta. "Good evening my Childe. Are you ready for the night's festivities?"
Ranerius bows slightly before his sire and greets Violetta with respect as one might an honored relation, "It would appear the festivities have already begun... Onfroi dropped by with a suggestion. One I believe we were heading towards anyway, and that has merit." He explains, "He suggested we ask each of our mutual sires for a list on who they find most agreeable as candidates. Obviously this list would best be dictated with no evidence to link them beyond that... and then he and I collaborate our meager influence together in our venture to sway votes towards agreed upon goals. What do you think, sire?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Vitaliano da Riva – the entrance of the Winnowing Inn
Vitaliano had to bite back a bit of fear. It was bad enough entering another's lair but to be entering one of such high social status after so little time in the realm of the night, to say he was a bit nervous was an understatement but he did his best to hide it.
He stepped inside and made sure his attire was straight "I hope the evening or is it perhaps called our morning? All the same I hope it finds you well. Please forgive me manners if I am to stumble tonight in my manners and mannerisms. I unfortunately have not had the chance or time to be schooled in all the pleasantries..." he said hoping the apology out front might help to keep any ire from rising.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Michele Querini - The Dark Streets of Venice
I want to close of to them and perhaps nod if it seems appropriate. I want to make sure they see me as so I can guage how well the transformation was. Then I will continue on my journey to see Santos.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Giovanni Dal’este & Sir Dunstan - Al Ponte Mocenigo
He smiles grimly, "Yes, it is no surprise with your past that you would have learned some of the language of my people. Strange is it not? In a different time and different place we would have slain each other on sight. Here and now we may well be allies closer than any others at this Conclave.You are here to petition on behalf of your Sire I assume?"
Gio nods and smiles at Sir Dunstan. He is a young-looking Venetian in modern fashions, not what one would expect of an Assamite. His Arabic is fluent but more eastern than southern- he sounded like a Turk rather than a native Arab. [b]"I'm new at this, so this might be considered rude. If so, excuse my rudeness. Who is your sire, Sir?"
Michael is on his feet in an instant. Following his sire, readying himself for the events about to playout
amped up from either the blood coursing through him or the stake of life and death michael exits the room to llay his part
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Giovanni Dal’este & Sir Dunstan - Al Ponte Mocenigo
"Yes it is strange, but only do to my new found lifestyle my lord Bajazet. Yet I wouldn't have drawn steel unless we were in a battlefield back then either. I was a crusader, but I was not a blind zealot like many of them. After war always comes peace and trade."
Not ashamed, but the wiser and older cainite new the game well enough and I was probably not the only one to curry their vote and favor to night. "Yes, lord Bajazet. That is the first reason of my visit to ask for your support for my Sire" smiling to Lord Bajazet "The other reason is to for once actually sit and enjoy the company of who in the past would have been my enemy, as in this new found life style we can be at least good acquaintances or even friends" he bowed slightly to lord Bajazet.
Looking at Giovanni "I'm as new or newer than you are, so I take no insult under your roof for asking me a polite question about my family. My Sire is Lady Mariedie of Clan Brujah, and I am Dunstan Füller Childe of Maridie, of Clan Brujah."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Xing Shi – Narses Court
"And what exactly is your duty here Fledgling?" asks Brexiano.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Onfroi - The Dark Streets of Venice
It seems that with French you have bridged the gap,
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Andrew the Hardy – Salubri Stronghold
"One of our kind who lacked our righteousness cannot wield such a blade my Childe, rest assured it shan't fall into the wrong hands".
Brian smiles, "Hunt the evil doer of course unless of course you feel quite well fed?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Lorenzo Cappelli - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni
Yeti nods, "So, the Cappadocians have slowly been learning the powers of the Giovanni eh? Baron Samedi believed that the Giovanni were holding secrets back. Perhaps Augustus could hold out no longer.
Regardless, based on your own knowledge there are two new secrets I can teach you. First, the Path of the Corpse. This is a Path already well known to the Cappadocians but it is one you do not know. The second is much more rare and specialized. It is the Path of the Cenotaph. This path will allow you to become more attuned with the links that exist between this world and the world of the dead.
Which do you prefer Dr?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Ranerius Bernerius - La Serenata Notturna
Francois chuckles, "I am thinking I should have let Violetta Embrace Onfroi!"
Violetta looks shocked at the response and smiles unsure how else to react.
"The idea has merit to be sure. Whether this is a strengthening of tie between us or a way for the Nosferatu to gain information into our inner most thoughts is the question. What do you believe Ranerius? Is Onfroi sincere in this?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Vitaliano da Riva – the entrance of the Winnowing Inn
As you step into the first parlor of the Inn you see Alexander sitting with two beauties on his lap, both have fangs and are quite pale. Cainites to be sure. This area has five chairs and appears to be a waiting for guests before they enter the main room. Seated in the other four seats are mortals who bleed from open wounds in their necks. Living but obviously dazed from being fed upon.
A door leading into the main room is closed.
"Manners? I am Prince no longer so I need no longer worry about formalities. Come Vitaliano, try a sip of this blend, quite good. As a mortal she was a half breed, part English and part Greek". He stands holding both women with ease despite his small stature. The one in his left hand he places on the ground gesturing for you to sup at her wrist.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Michele Querini - The Dark Streets of Venice
As you close in on them one of Marco's men turns to you, "Something you want?" He asks you in an icy tone.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Giovanni Dal’este & Sir Dunstan - Al Ponte Mocenigo
Lord Bajazet gestures to one of the chairs at a table in the main room.
"I would be honored to sit with you then Sir Dunstan. Good manners are so rare in one as young as yourself, the prejudices of the mortal life can difficult to overcome so soon after crossing over".
He then walks down the stairs and sits motioning for Giovanni to follow.
He looks around the room at the humans who trudge along like zombies awaiting the word to be fed upon then turns back to Dunstan. "From what I have heard, the Setite smuggled hundreds of poor souls into this city as feeding stock for the visitors to this fair city.
Prince Narses it seems fronted the ducats to rent these Inns and Lord Kestral the Roman dominated each and every mortal to be a mindless slave. All so we would not feed upon the local populace.
A great risk do you not agree?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Michael Santo - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni
As you both make your way down the hall a ghostly apparition appears, "Halt, you are not authorized to move about this place!" it shrieks.
Calmly Radek replies, "I am a guest and seek the master of the House".
The apparition pauses for a moment and then in sudden a burst of speed races down the hall the other way and through a door.
Radek turns to you, "A wonderful toy, it would behoove us if we could uncover the secrets of the dead Michael. You should ensure that this Lorenzo is a close confidante".
Onfroi smiles as being able to speak to the fellow is good. Onfroi replys
I am Onfroi and you are indeed at the docks leading up to the prince's domain. Might I know your name? Perhaps before we go further we might speak together and find a little common ground?
After getting his name:
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Xing Shi – Narses Court
"My wire would like to meet with two specific individuals and I'm here to locate their whereabouts. Do you know where I may find Kratos and Alejandro?"
She pauses a moment as if in thought remembering the others but she can probably find them on her own.
Storyteller Shadow
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Turning to him and nodding in slight deference, " Bouno notte. Just curious about all the talk and tension that fills the air tonight."
Sat, Mar 12, 2016, 01:29 am
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Alessandro Khadaji – Khadaji Household
Yes, my Love. Remind him off the man on the ship, the one whose life he spared. The Son of Venice who did not falter.
But, please do so in private. Discretion is in order.
Alessandro kissed her shoulder and begins to dress for the night. He calls his house staff... Requesting food and beverage for the evening, fresh fruits, vegetables, bread and dried meats, cheeses.
He walks the house, asking if there is urgent business that needs his attention, and checks on The Captain. Making certain he is taken care of and recuperating.
If all goes well... he wishes to go out.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Onfroi - The Dark Streets of Venice
French "I am Armin Brenner of Magdeburg. I am here to meet with this so called Camarilla. Are you one who has an interest in this organization or are you here just to hear what is being done in the name of all of our kind?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Xing Shi – Narses Court
"Your Grandsire is not here yet but he will be. Kratos eh? He is chasing shadows that one and that is saying something about one of our Clan, tell me, for what purpose would your Sire wish to meet with Kratos?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Michele Querini - The Dark Streets of Venice
The goon laughs, "Are you a buffoon? How can you not know f the troubles..."
Marco cuts his man off, "My cousin has been missing and we presume the worst. My father I know not his fate performing foolish activities on behalf of a Doge with no sense or reason. Our fair city is on the brink of disaster enraging the Holy See. I do not know if you are some sort of spy or a beggar. If you have something to say, say it else I cut out your tongue so you'll not wag it to our foes".
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Alessandro Khadaji – Khadaji Household
As always Jaleel has the house in fine order. The Captain appears to be finally making a recovery but is not ready to look at the sea much less become Captain of another ship.
Even with all of that food in front of him Alessandro is unable to bring himself to take a bite much less take a taste.
I am here with an open mind to listen and learn what I may of this. I have yet to decide. You sound somewhat skeptical of what is going on here? Onfroi speaks and nods then with a friendly smile
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Xing Shi – Narses Court
Xing smiles slyly a bit.
"My sire only wishes to speak with him and that is unlife depends on it. I'm on a need to know basis I'm sure you understand that."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Michele Querini - The Dark Streets of Venice
I am going to use Awe to portray myself to be trustworthy.
Charisma + Perception Dif 7
" I am relatively new to the city looking to set up export with others that have contacts. I am sorry to hear of your cousin and father. My apologies for making you upset."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Andrew the Hardy – Salubri Stronghold
"I am near full from tha night before an tha hunger is abated, mayhap we must hunt tha street if not fer blood perhaps jus tah see wha is about?"
Andrew looks at the sword and rises from his prayers to join Brian.
In his mind he recreates the battle with the cut throats in the alley and the cuts and stabs they made so different than facing a man in open honorable combat. He had much to learn from even that first encounter of his new life....
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Ranerius Bernerius - La Serenata Notturna
Francois chuckles, "I am thinking I should have let Violetta Embrace Onfroi!"Violetta looks shocked at the response and smiles unsure how else to react.
"The idea has merit to be sure. Whether this is a strengthening of tie between us or a way for the Nosferatu to gain information into our inner most thoughts is the question. What do you believe Ranerius? Is Onfroi sincere in this?"
"Truly Sire, I don't know," He admits, "I believe he knows much can be gained on both sides, and he claims he has no interest who wins the nominations beyond yourself and his sire. But his skill at hiding is greater than my enhanced awareness. THAT said, I think we should take a chance. He gave up everything to help you and to help the Clan. Old ties may be broken down, but old debts? I feel we owe Onroi at least a show of trust. He has done too much for us, has he not? Let's take precautions, but see if it works. We just need to make sure no evidence firmly linking it to you exists in case he is either using ...which I hope unlikely, or being used, which is possible."
A glance to Violetta, "Lady, I know we each have our own tasks, but I would gladly hear your suggestions and wisdoms in this and other matters. I am not blind, my greatest strength in this conclave is a matter of birth. I'd be a fool not to hope for your own thoughts on things if you wish to give them."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Lorenzo Cappelli - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni
Lorenzo silently thinks for few moments before responding.
"Given that the Path of the Corpse is well known to the Cappadocian clan, I believe my choice will be this Path of the Cenotaph you speak of."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Onfroi - The Dark Streets of Venice
Armin nods, French "Indeed, the petty wars of the past century have done much to reveal the true nature of our kind. The ancients begin to stir and only together can we stop their rise. That is where our focus should be survival, not this feuding for positions which will mean less than nothing when Judgement Day arrives".
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Xing Shi – Narses Court
Brexiano looks surprised, "Kratos' life or the life of your Sire depends on this meeting? Well life such as it is for our kind anyway".
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Michele Querini - The Dark Streets of Venice
A few of the men appear to soften their glares but Marco does not seem very impressed.
He gestures as if it was nothing, "Think nothing of it then stranger. Do you come here for business or pleasure?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Andrew the Hardy – Salubri Stronghold
You and Brian make your way to the city proper and begin patrolling the streets.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Ranerius Bernerius - La Serenata Notturna
Francois glances at Violetta. She smiles at Ranerius and replies, "I feel it would be best to support Alexander, the former Prince of Paris for the Ventrue seat. This will not only keep his eyes focused here and not causing troubles in our fair city but will also curry us favor from the current Regime for doing just that.
Petrado is the obvious choice for the Nosferatu, Among the Malkavians I think it matters not, one madman is the same as another.
That leaves I believe only the Brujah to consider. Criatas is out of the question. Dark Selina may be a good choice if for no other reason than she will by herself marginalize the Brujah Clan. Have I missed anyone?"
Francois shakes his head, "No, that is it my dear". He turns back to Ranerius, "You have had time to sleep on our discussion from last night. Is your counsel still the same?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Lorenzo Cappelli - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni
Yeti nods, "Very well then Dr. To open you up to the powers of my blood it is customary for you taste my blood. Once that mystic bond is formed between us, we can begin".
He holds his wrist forward for you to feed.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Giovanni Dal’este & Sir Dunstan - Al Ponte Mocenigo
Lord Bajazet gestures to one of the chairs at a table in the main room.
"I would be honored to sit with you then Sir Dunstan. Good manners are so rare in one as young as yourself, the prejudices of the mortal life can difficult to overcome so soon after crossing over".
He then walks down the stairs and sits motioning for Giovanni to follow.
He looks around the room at the humans who trudge along like zombies awaiting the word to be fed upon then turns back to Dunstan. "From what I have heard, the Setite smuggled hundreds of poor souls into this city as feeding stock for the visitors to this fair city.
Prince Narses it seems fronted the ducats to rent these Inns and Lord Kestral the Roman dominated each and every mortal to be a mindless slave. All so we would not feed upon the local populace.
A great risk do you not agree?"
Dunstan looks around thinking his answer before answering "A display of power and influence I would call it, and perhaps ill advised as it may draw some attention if all these people don't have an actual reason to be here. They are not refugees either, just travelers that happen to come here and have no occupation?" Dunstan shrugs "Just to many unknowns for me to make an accurate call other than a ill advised show of power and influence" Not to mention to keep away from Kestral and that Prince Narses has a vast treasury that is probably older than my family line "What do you think of it?" looking at Giovanni.
Onfroi considers this category conversation and says "Is there anyone you would consider stronger or better suited for the positions being voted on in each clan to unite our kind and make us a better whole? Perhaps we may help with our votes to make the best choices."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Lorenzo Cappelli - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni
Lorenzo nods as he takes Yeti's arm. Holding back the urge to show his disgust at the thought of drinking from Yeti's rotting form, Lorenzo takes the smallest drink of his soon to be teacher's blood.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Onfroi - The Dark Streets of Venice
"I believe this entire process is a farce. The collective should be focusing on preparing for the coming of the ancients and working with Humanity to ensure our own survival and theirs.
Unfortunately, so many here are pawns of these beings, I am hoping that if I can reach even a few here with my message at least those who see this for what it is can step away from these politics and do just that".
Venice by night, the dark streets
Onfroi says if the ancients are manipulating this, then chosing a trusted few and working from within a powerful organization is better then no voice at all. Make a few votes. I am gathering a small group to vote together. Perhaps we can help your cause if you help ours and I can least convince my group to hear you out.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Lorenzo Cappelli - The Mausoleum of the Giovanni
Yeti's blood tastes the way you imagine a corpse's blood would taste. To your surprise though it is as potent as your Sire's.
You spend a few hours learning the basic theory of the powers and how they are supposed to work, you realize though that further instruction will be necessary.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Andrew the Hardy – city streets
You and Brian make your way to the city proper and begin patrolling the streets.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Andrew the Hardy – city streets
Somehow you both avoid any and all trouble that could possibly take place in the city tonight.
The patrols of armed guards likely are keeping crime to a minimum, there is tension in the air with the mortal population to be sure.
Brian turns to you, "That seems enough time, let us head to the Conclave".
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Ranerius Bernerius - La Serenata Notturna
Francois glances at Violetta. She smiles at Ranerius and replies, "I feel it would be best to support Alexander, the former Prince of Paris for the Ventrue seat. This will not only keep his eyes focused here and not causing troubles in our fair city but will also curry us favor from the current Regime for doing just that.Petrado is the obvious choice for the Nosferatu, Among the Malkavians I think it matters not, one madman is the same as another.
That leaves I believe only the Brujah to consider. Criatas is out of the question. Dark Selina may be a good choice if for no other reason than she will by herself marginalize the Brujah Clan. Have I missed anyone?"
Francois shakes his head, "No, that is it my dear". He turns back to Ranerius, "You have had time to sleep on our discussion from last night. Is your counsel still the same?"
"Mmm, I had not considered Alexander," He admits at her comment. Then again, he had not considered any Ventrue per se
He looks to his sire, "Both my counsel, and my concerns are the same. Sire, I also believe that there is very little chance of getting all that we want. Soldiers often say the start of the battle is when a plan dies. We should have contingencies"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Michele Querini - The Dark Streets of Venice
" I am relatively new to the city looking to set up export with others that have contacts.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Vitaliano da Riva – the entrance of the Winnowing Inn
Vitaliano looked a bit confused at first. "Forgive me, but she is a fellow Childe yes? I know that we have transcended humans and that they are but mere food for us...but drinking from another of our stature, is this not a sin or at the least perhaps a more intimate show of power? I know I am young in the night but does the mixing of clan blood have any effect?" he asked with curiosity.
He waited for an answer before deciding to drink, after all he had not begun to feel the pangs of hunger yet.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Finn Garrety – Greetings Inn
It does depen on how fancy is the diner. But i think that i have what it is needed to accommodate he replied Dragan
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Andrew the Hardy – city streets
"Though tha city is alive in fear we saw an heard naught tonight, perhaps even tha hunters err in fear this night".
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Xing Shi – Narses Court
Xing shrugs.
"Do you know where I can find them?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Onfroi - The Dark Streets of Venice
"Who is it you are allied with?"