Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Alessandro Khadaji - Just Outside Narses Court
Ghost's voice responds, "Volkov? Is that not the name of the Hunters that Narses has forbade our kind from seeking out?"
Venice by Night - Tuesday March 25, 1309
Durdona Checheg – La Serenata Notturna
You stand up to head towards the kitchen but you feet betray you ad for some reason you feel compelled to head to the table where the Moor and this Violetta sit!
"Huh?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court
As Dunstan heads back to the Brujah table Rafael nods at him and Bassiano spring sup to follow, "
"No troubles really, just wanted to reaffirm the support Raenarius and perhaps his Sire would show in selecting lady Meridie when the voting comes" trying to recall the name of the man before him "I'm Sir Dunstan Füller, but I haven't formally met you and I apologize for my rudeness" with a slight vow and showing some rusty but well placed courtly manners.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court
During Mistress Fanchon's outbust, Lorenzo makes his way over toward Ranierius.
Arriving, he whispers to the Toreador. "As I said earlier, you and I need to speak. You sought my Sire's backing of yours. Convince Francois Villon to back Lord Benne and Radek, and we shall in turn back him in his endeavor."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court
Andrew is sorely tempted to approach Mistress Fanchon and offer his backing for her position if she were to change her mind on the criminal offender....
He smiles briefly and hopes she is not reading his mind....at least a little
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court-Lorenzo
Radek motions for his Childe to follow as he floats to the center of the room utilizing his blood magic."I plead not guilty for I have met the exception to the rule for the Embrace. I announce that it was and is my intention to challenge Mistress Fanchon for the seat of Clan Tremere representing the Camarilla".
Fanchon laughs, "A renegade? Who will support you? Even if you were elected none in the Clan shall follow your edicts".
Lord Benne and Vykos step forward, Benne speaks first, "Prince Nares, I shall vouch for the seriousness of this claim".
Vykos spits on the floor, "I have contacts among the Tremere who I could convince to accept the rulings of Radek as a counselor, with diplomatic privileges of course".
Fanchon stares daggers at the two Cainites, "He is to be declared Anathema..."
Radek looks back at Fanchon, "Am I? Are you sure? Have you spoken to my Grandsire? I have and he indicated that he would indeed back my claim..."
Mistress Fanchon explodes in a string of expletives as the Court begins whispering about this surprising turn of events!
And who, I wonder are we to support here? He wonders. Fanchon has clearly lost a social point by responding with crude expletives.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court
During Mistress Fanchon's outbust, Lorenzo makes his way over toward Ranierius.
Arriving, he whispers to the Toreador. "As I said earlier, you and I need to speak. You sought my Sire's backing of yours. Convince Francois Villon to back Lord Benne and Radek, and we shall in turn back him in his endeavor."
He whispers back, "We definitely need to meet then, as you said. I'd withdraw to do so now, but I worry it might be taken as a faux passe by the elders."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Luca Marano – the Dark Streets of Venice
A fleet of ships?
Luca remains silent, his body not feeling natural as his usual self. He remains still as he gets his brings and waits for those in from to him to finish conversing. He considers trying to escape once more, but feels his body may not carry him should he attempt to.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Alessandro Khadaji - Just Outside Narses Court
Ghost chuckles at your awkward silence, "I don't care about Narses proclamations, I was not a renegade because I followed the rules. I shall do my best to locate this Hunter. What you do after locating her is your business, enjoy the festivities".
You assume he is gone of course it is hard to tell...
Alyssa takes your arm, "If this woman is some sort of evil reincarnated then this is the right choice regardless of what Narses believes my Love". She begins walking arm in arm with you towards the front door.
Alessandro, what you see when you enter Elysium.
Venice by Night - Tuesday March 25, 1309
Durdona Checheg – La Serenata Notturna
Violetta a pretty, young blonde stands and takes hold of your hand. Her skin is ice cold and her grip one of iron. "Sit, we insist. Tell us about yourself Lady...".
Lucia unaware of the danger facing you both follows and sits as well, "We meet again tall, dark, and frightening". she quips to the Moor.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Luca Marano – the Dark Streets of Venice
Erik turns away in disgust, "Keep my Childe with you then, I will go. These high Clans need to know where Clan Gangrel stands, Petrankov is soft and too willing to compromise".
Yenshun looks back, "Don't tell Milov that to his face lest he guts you young one".
The one named Erik stalks off leaving you, this man and the woman who tried to kill you alone.
"What do you think has befallen you young Luca?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court
"I would hear this support from Goratrix himself. Arrange it for later tonight and then I shall let you know what my decision will be".
"Other bus..."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court
Lord Benne interrupts Narses, "No, the Will of the Council will be heard here. Those who sit upon it will hear the Tremere Elder and then we shall make a decision which the Prince of Venice shall abide by".
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court
Bassanio smiles and whispers in response, "Perhaps, that is the wrong horse to back..."
He looks forward shocked at Benne's proclamation directed at the Prince.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court
Lorenzo does his best, but fails none-the-less to hide a look of surprise as his Sire cuts off the Prince's proclamation.
This should prove to be...interesting. he thinks to himself.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court
Startled at the interception of Vykos he focus his sens at to catch of of what is going to happen next
Narses Court
Onfroi says quietly without raising his voice , why is it that I must be the reminder of hospitality and decorum two nights in a row? Is it such a difficult subject to understand that there are better places and ways in which to make your point then perhaps cursing in elysium or rude interjections which all could have easily been avoided. I am not anyone to any of you not enemy nor friend. Your impressions for my vote are not based on any past thing but solely on your actions. Act better to our Prince or I shall endeavor to find every vote to ensure it is not you who finds anything at the table but scraps.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Luca Marano – the Dark Streets of Venice
"A lifetime of servitude?"
Luca steadies himself.
"A short one if I'm lucky?" I am no mind reader, but I am also no fool. I have heard....legends.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court
Lord Benne turns to Onfroi, "I am the representative for Clan Cappadocian Fledgling, I do not need your vote nor your validation. Prince Narses seeks to unify the Cainites. Yet it would appear that he seeks to reserve for himself the power to decide whether a Cainite should be deemed guilty for actions based on his presence at a gathering, indeed the inaugural gathering, of the Camarilla.
If Radek has broken the Traditions, so have most of those in attendance here by Siring without the permission of Narses. Yet we are not potentially subject to the Final Death because we are insulated from the Traditions having Embraced under the auspices of the Camarilla.
The rulings of the Camarilla must supersede the rulings of a single Prince no matter his standing within the sect else the sect loses its legitimacy.
Radek's crimes, if any, were committed outside of the boundaries of Venice and therefore not crimes within Venice. Radek's recent Embrace of Michael Santo would be valid, should he seek a seat on the Council we are here to create! If we were to allow Narses to be the sole judge of whether this act should be allowable under Camarilla law then the Council has lost power before it has even been fully formed.
That is why I speak out of turn, indeed, if I do not, then Narses efforts to achieve a body of equals is already lost".
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Luca Marano – the Dark Streets of Venice
"Servitude? No, we of Clan Gangrel do not force others into servitude. You will build ships because it is your passion to do so, you will build them for me because I will allow you to build anything that you wish.
Even if it were a lifetime of servitude, the lifespan of a mortal is fleeting and it would be soon forgotten by you.
Some of the legends you heard were true and some were not, which legends do you refer to?"
Narses Court
Onfroi hears all he has to say and says the traditions have an order to them Elder, and following or raising up the one to dash down the other seems to me counterproductive at best and opportunistic at worse. To me nothing stands more or higher then the respect of one's domain and one's hospitality. After hundreds of years of life our place and the respect of it maintains a level of peace of mind and soul. I respect you and your words and I would never think to walk into your domain and interrupt you and tell you how it should be. I would I hope approach you in your domain with the dignity you deserve and the respect expected. Onfroi says with a solemn respect to Lord Benne, but even more in a nod to the Prince whose domain this is.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Luca Marano – the Dark Streets of Venice
"Tales of creatures of the night...of disappearances."
"But I'm afraid you've gotten the wrong man. I am a builder of homes, of businesses. I strive to become an architect of families, but ships are something entirely new to me."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court
Ranerius contemplates what is said, then finally, "I do see Lord Benne's point, and more so, I see it as something to work to the Prince's advantage as well." He bows before Prince Narses, "My lord, this would be a fine way to set the precedent, to show you ask nothing of any other Prince of any other city that you are not willing to abide yourself. The attempts of lesser princes to destroy the unity you hope to inspire will ring hollow, and you will have put this sect on a firmer foundation to build upon."
Michael will follow his sire in support yet will remain silent for the political realm has always been beyond his better understanding. However he will enjoy the sense of victory as fanchon's refined vocab is reduced to 4 letter wording. Michael will look around the room and drink in the scene of different clans.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court
”This is preposterous!” exclaims Lanzo von Saschen ”Have we come here to form this body to give sovereignty to it and thus make our Princes vassals to this organization? An organization making rules and pronouncements from a place removed from the dasy to day realities of what is actually taking place within said Princes Domain? I certainly did not believe so though it appears to be what Lord Benne proposes!”
Vykos speaks, ”Indeed. Clan Tzimisce holds what you westerners refer to as the Second Tradition above all others and would never cede their power to a foreign body”.
Criatas interjects, ”Look to Carthage for the answers. A ruling Council made decisions for the city taking into account both the will of its subjects and its rulers”.
Lady Jadviga practically spits, ”Carthage? Why would I look, or anyone else, to such a place for any answers! My ancestors were forced to burn that folly to the ground to save us all from the mistakes made by that ruling body! No look instead to Rome, after all, is this sect not being named in his honor? The Roman Senate made recommendations but it was the Prince who made decisions and the Empire stood for a thousand years”.
Talisman’s voice rises above the din, ”The Roman vampiric senate was so corrupt that by the end, the Triumverate was forced to leave and form the Dream that was Constantinople. The three Elders ruled that Empire well, given guidance by advisors from many other Clans”.
Helena la Jouste shakes her head, ”I cannot even understand what you are babbling about madman. The Triumverate murdered one of their own. No it is better to follow the lessons provided by the Courts of Love. Each Queen is a sovereign of her own City, they then meet and pass proclamations for the areas in between their Domains”.
Ecaterina the Wise steps forward to the dais and speaks, ”You all seem to be missing the underlying point that Lord Benne has made”. She pauses looking to Fledgling and Elder alike before continuing. ”Prior to this Conclave, rules were agreed upon that would allow those who sought to be a part of this Ruling body could Embrace a Childe to leave here as a representative or to be used as a diplomat to a foreign Court. Narses agreed to this, perhaps with reservations and without significant thought as to how the agreement would be implemented, but he agreed all the same.
The issue at hand is whether Radek is now ex post facto seeking to justify his Embrace of the Fledgling under the guise of seeking a seat on the Council. Therefore, the Camarilla must ascertain whether his petition is legitimate or illegitimate. Once that matter is settled, then Narses can rule upon his fate or he has done nothing wrong and Narses has no say in the matter”.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court
Narses considers Ecaterina the Wise's argument. "Well reasoned Brujah, your reputation and moniker are truly fitting. What does the rest of the Camarilla, those currently elected at any rate, think about this issue".
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Salubri Table
Brian turns to Andrew, "Lord Andrew, I tend to side with Lord Benne here considering the Brujah's reasoning. Your thoughts?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court -Tzimisce Table
To your surprise Bagrat you receive a mental message from Vykos,
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court
Lord Bajazet does not inquire with his Childe, "Prince Narses, a wise Ruler knows that the advice of those who aid him in his endeavors should be considered before making any lofty decisions".
Milov Petrankov confers with his Childe who gives the response to Narses, Cantor states, "Clan Gangrel, my Prince, believes that the matter of Jurisdiction ought to be considered very carefully moving forward certainly before this Conclave comes to and end. For where the Camarilla's word starts and the the Prince's word begins appears to be a source of strife and we are only meeting for the second time and with only half of the potential Councilors selected.
Nevertheless, Clan Gangrel sides with the Cappadocian in this matter".
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Setite Table
Sadir whispers to Michele,
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Salubri Table
Brian turns to Andrew, "Lord Andrew, I tend to side with Lord Benne here considering the Brujah's reasoning. Your thoughts?"
Andrew decides to dress it up a little for the sake of those gathered...
"My liege if tha prince did grant leave fer those who were eldest tah embrace a childe fer tha purpose o tha council then it would seem more tha one thought hisself tha one an two did so; it would seem tha error was in tha instruction, not those in obedience."
Andrew remains seated and looks thoughtful....
"How is it no other Salubri are here in tha same position?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court
Mistress Fanchon speaks after her earlier outburst, "It is clear that this is an illegitimate claim on its face. I, and the therefore Clan Tremere, believe that the Prince should decide on the fate and that the answer is obvious".
Robin Leeland who appears to have just arrived responds to Mistress Fanchon, "Is it illegitimate because he seeks to circumvent the Traditions or because he cannot win based upon his perceived history oh wise Elder of the Clan of Blood Thieves?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Salubri Table
Brain nods ion agreement with you Andrew, "Prince Narses, Clan Salubri votes that this is indeed an issue to be decided by the Camarilla and not the Prince alone".
Brian then turns back to you Andrew, "Saulot himself mandated that I be the representative of the Clan on this ruling body. The wisdom of the Eldest is rarely questioned and this was not one of the rare occurrences. Unlike other Clans, at least of late, we have been more unified since the awakening of the Eldest".
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Michael Santo & Radek
Radek floats in the center of the room and turns to Michael, "Worry not my Childe, provided that my Grandsire is true to his word, this shall all be over soon enough..."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Salubri Table
Andrew nods to the Prince....
"We recognize tha value o a good steward in leadin us all."
"Perhaps later we ken speak mor o tha eldest'est awakenin an err orders."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Sir Dunstan
As the Elders argue amongst themselves Bassanio turns back to you, "This is why an agreement must be made and quickly, important events will be shaped without the input of either of our Clans until we settle who among us is fit to rule. Rafael would focus on hiding our activities from Mortals, the only logical strategy at a time when those among them turn from the Hunted to Hunters. All other political philosophies and maneuverings are irrelevant if we are all dragged into the daylight to burn in the sun".
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Xing Shi
You observe Kratos attempting to draw Alejandro away from the proceedings and upstairs. Alejandro seems hesitant to do so, at least at the moment.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Vitaliano da Riva
Antoine watches the proceedings with great interest, "When we have a moment alone Childe you can explain to me what it is you see that caused you to wander forward the way you did... tell me, what do you make of these arguments?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Ranerius Bernerius
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Alessandro Khadaji
Along with Alyssa, you watch the proceedings from the back of the room. She appears grim, "This is a conundrum, I am sure that Mithras did not forsee that there would be Cainites here who would seek to actually check the powers of Princes much less petition for it before all of the Clan representatives were settled".
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Onfroi
Petradon pulls you close to him,
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Cappadocian Table
Lord Benne's voice can be heard in your mind,
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Luca Marano – the Dark Streets of Venice
The beast chuckles which sounds like a feral growl, "You had better pray you are wrong! If you are of no use to me then perhaps I should simply allow you to complete your death and be on the way to the next life?"
The woman behind the beast sucks in a breath as if shocked by the statement.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Cappadocian Table
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Luca Marano – the Dark Streets of Venice
"Just because ships are new to me does not mean I can't learn them."
Luca flexes his fingers as he looks at his hand.
"And if what you say is true, what has...befallen me, then I'm sure I'll have time to learn. After all, if men could not build ships in less than a lifetime, we wouldn't have gotten off the first continent."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Setite Table
I return a whisper to Sadir.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Xing Shi
Xing not worried to much about the politics going about and her sire not even being here slips away to follow Kratos while the others argue amongst themselves.
Venice by Night - Tuesday March 25, 1309
Durdona Checheg – La Serenata Notturna
Violetta a pretty, young blonde stands and takes hold of your hand. Her skin is ice cold and her grip one of iron. "Sit, we insist. Tell us about yourself Lady...".
Lucia unaware of the danger facing you both follows and sits as well, "We meet again tall, dark, and frightening". she quips to the Moor.
"Well, where should I begin? I was born a virgin birth in a manger to my father George the Third who was himself blessed by the spirits of the land and air and given to speaking prophesy and writing exquisite poetry. Alas his wicked and cowardly brother turned him out and he died of familiar shame. I myself escaped my uncle's family into the woods where an old crone with a chicken hut set me to live with three wise bears in the hills after I out-witted her when she tried to eat me. The bears (three brothers--Fozzie, Winnie and Yogi, as I recall) mined gold, frankincense and mir in the mountains and would set off each day from their homes singing "High ho" while I and the local woodland creatures touched by the Word of God as well would spend all day cleaning their little cottages (built of hay, sticks, and local limestone respectively). I am sure you know the rest. Fairly humdrum by city standards I would guess. But tell me more of yourselves Sir Moor Who-is-Not and you his fine Lady Who-is-Not." Beneath an air of exaggerated naivete Durdona stares daggers at the woman.
She kicks her friend under the table.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court -
He is not blind to who is talking to whom
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Vitaliano da Riva
Vitaliano let himself be dragged away from the middle of the room, dumbfounded for some time before he seemed to finally snap back to. His concentration lost on what seemed to perplex him and tried to keep with what all was being swarmed about and on.
When his sire spoke to him, he nodded "Yes, if what I have realized is true...it proves to be quite the insight. But about what the rest seem to be stricken upon. Hmm, personally it would not be a terrible idea to have a way to check a Prince's power. But if I were to look at that it would need more then just a few voices rising up otherwise the Prince loses power entirely. Perhaps given the amount of clans, it wouldn't hurt to ask for a overwhelming majority of nine or more clans arguing against the Prince's decision could be used to ask for the leaders to come and have their opinions be weighed in upon." he offered as he thought about the question his sire posed.
He raised a finger, then pressed it to his own lips before taking a moment and speaking again lower though "However, given what I believe I have learned of the Tremere. If you were to wish to see them weakened, siding with this Radek would cause much internal turmoil in the clan. Alliances and the link would grow and fall inside it and of course it would allow for others to get insight and knowledge of their clan. It might even give room for our friend in the Ravnos to gain a foothold again and perhaps someday regrow into a clan proper." he said going silent after perhaps a bit too much talking and leeway taken from his Sire's asking.
Narses Court
Onfroi nods to his sire and considers all that is being said but has said enough he feels still he will whisper back to his sire to see if anything more should be said?