Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Bagrat Kamsarakan
Well sometime changes are good, but what is a Methuselah he quietly ask
Michael looks back to find radek is not behind him. Some advice assistance would be good about now.
Looking perplexed at François
"You..."Michael points at sergeis man " are searching for a placed, among the damned. Why? What of Sergri and his mission and no I have been looking for Katriana still. That is what led me to all... this."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Outside Narses Court -
Sadir nods, "Very Well".
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Second Floor -
Selina shrugs, "Ask the Cappadocians I know not and care not what happens to them after they pass on dear Andrew. Mortals will die whether we kill them or not. Do mortals mourn over the killing of cows, or pigs?
They do not, the hunter may thank the prey for the sustenance it provides but to mourn your meals? Nay, it is not done. Accept that and you will be able to accept your own nature, fight against it and forever will your beast, your wrath threaten to sweep away your reason..."
Venice by Night - Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - A Crowded Meeting Room on the Second Floor -
Criatas nods, "The idealistic and the truthful explanations you gave me are exactly what takes place. The wise should rule. In addition, those of like mind who stand with them should rule. For to bring in those who are not of like mind will lead to strife and a failure to agree upon decisions.
If I am not mistaken, that is what is happening to the mortals in this city now. Strife and chaos. When Rome or Carthage or any city rises, it is because wise men of like minds decide what to do and follow that vision whether for good or for ill of the weak".
Venice by Night - Tuesday March 25, 1309
Durdona Checheg – the Docks
You fail to avoid his lightning quick strike!
His fangs sink into your neck and your will to resist simply, vanishes... The sword drops from your nerveless fingers, your hear the clatter of it striking the dock just at your feet but it sounds as if it comes from so, so far away.
Soon your vision dims and sight of the sky above fades. Is this what it feels like to die?
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
On a Gondola -
Alexander responds, "Indeed, you wish to defend your ideals? We all do! Do we not. Still, it is a path fraught with danger for one so young. Now that you are truly immortal you take great risk in being so bold. Have you no fear of death?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Luca Marano – Mainland Italy
Adria manages to sneak away without being heard.
Their conversation moves away form you and closer to the fireplace. One of the men heads into the woods near you and begins to relieve himself.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Second Floor -
You head to the first floor there you do not see either Petrankov or Alyssa, you do believe that Alyssa is upstairs still...
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court -
Brexiano responds, "A Cainite who has been in existence for over 1,000 years. Rare are such beings, yet there are a handful here in this building right now".
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Outside Narses Court -
Francois laughs, "From the beginning I was working for my Master. It was I who seduced Katriana to drive a wedge between her and Sergei. My master wishes to have Katirana for his own. Once I deliver her and her brother to him, I shall get what is coming to me. I led them here to facilitate that meeting. Her delivery was easy enough but her disappearance has been problematic..."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Luca Marano – Mainland Italy
Luca, despite his instincts screaming for him to leave, decides to wait until the pisser leaves and move around the camp to try and see anything useful.
on a gondola
Fifty years pass and then one hundred and then two and it is so, so easy to lose grip on any thing that makes the next day matter. What I have come to see is that each day is its own and what great enjoyments can be had should be. That while each is had they should be had better then any other. I could have died a thousand ways. Should I have let myself be ruled by fear? What a foolish way to be. Let there be our life and now unlife and let us be kings of it.
Alexander, surely after so many years fear does not command your actions?
Venice by Night - Tuesday March 25, 1309
Durdona Checheg – the Docks
Soon your vision dims and sight of the sky above fades. Is this what it feels like to die?
As it stands now Durdona picks up dots in: Celerity (1), Obfuscate (2), and Quietus (1).
Her Freebie point allocation reads: Charisma 4 (Commanding) (5), Efficient Digestion (3), Inoffensive to Animals (1), Literacy (1), Multilingual (2), and 3 additional points of Willpower (3).
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Bagrat Kamsarakan
that long ? he says truly amazed he must have seen and witnessed a great many thing. How about you Brexiano what extraordinary events have you witness.?
"I see, her disappearance has cause a series of significant events to happen in my life and even in death. I will still help you find her close observation of them is needed regardless whos care they are in but one question. Do you know where sergei has my family stashed? "
Venice by Night - Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - A Crowded Meeting Room on the Second Floor -
Lorenzo shakes his head, "Lord Criatas, I believe you misunderstand my opinion. What I am trying to get at is simply that those in power should truly listen to opposing viewpoints and make decisions based on logic and reason as opposed to greed and an endless clawing climb to the top of the heap. Please do not misunderstand me, I am not saying those in power should bend to the will of those who are not, just that the opinions should be heard and considered."
"Idealistic to be sure, but that is what my beliefs are on this subject."
"Beside that point, what is there to rule if those in power grind those who are not into dust?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Second Floor -
"Ask the Cappadocians I know not and care not what happens to them after they pass on dear Andrew. Mortals will die whether we kill them or not. Do mortals mourn over the killing of cows, or pigs?
They do not, the hunter may thank the prey for the sustenance it provides but to mourn your meals? Nay, it is not done. Accept that and you will be able to accept your own nature, fight against it and forever will your beast, your wrath threaten to sweep away your reason..."
"Tis naught a just err truth filled comparison yer usin I hear tha words, but disagree on tha entirety o tha sentiment. Blood comes from life, not from death; no man kills tha hen tha provides daily eggs fer a single feast. Will you at least listen tah Brian's sermon wit an open mind? I thank you fer yer words, an I do hope tah control tha beast."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Second Floor -
Alessandro returns upstairs and whispers both physically and mentally, Alyssa...
He decides until he finds her, to look for Lorenzo or Dunstan.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Outside Narses Court - Michael Santo
Dunstan is taken by surprise by Francois "Lord Francois" a slight bow "I'm afraid I can't be of assistance in regards of Katriana, I haven't seen her, and to be honest I'm still getting used to putting names to so many new faces, but I will be sure to know them all sooner than later."
Looking at the small passing of Fledglings and wondering were they are going or what are they doing. "Probably the same as me?" Dunstan only raises an eyebrow after hearing Cantor statement, and at least lady Meridie has a decent chance with the Gangrel.
"I hope your Sire shares your views Cantor"
"Do you have any leads?
Michael asks the newcomer
"I know many faces, names, and area of the city I could lend a hand"
Michael diverts his attention to François again
"I ask once again do you know where Sergei is keeping them?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - A Private Room - Xing Shi & Vitaliano
Vitaliano gave a slight bow to her as he entered the room. He couldn't help but notice the slight irritation at the amount of visitors she's had. "Forgive me, I apologize if I'm one in a long line of visitors in these past few days, I imagine it can be taxing." he said as he looked around for a place to sit.
Upon finding himself something comfortable he took a seat "I'm sure you probably know this a request of some kind more than just a visit. Though I assure you, I would visit. Very few people from the eastern world to talk to and few who share the language even. But I digress, I wanted to pass along a message to your grand sire if you could. I found his message amongst the paintings, I must say it was quite illuminating to take a walk into his mind and see how he felt about the clans and their roles in society. I must say, it was a rather bold move to offer such insight so freely." he said as he sat there and looked across at Xing. He was curious what she would say or if she would even pass along the message, after all they had only had a brief couple of meetings though they had seemed pleasant.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - A Private Room - Xing Shi & Vitaliano
Xing looks to Vitaliano and then to her grandsire Alejandro and smiles.
"That would be up to Alejandro and his availability to assist with your illuminating." she says with a bit a sarcasm.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Luca Marano – Mainland Italy
You are able to slip away undetected. Soon enough you find Adria waiting for you.
"Those were the men we saw earlier in the night. Who do you think they are?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
On a Gondola -
Alexander smiles, "Well put my young friend. Indeed, you are correct, I am not ruled by fear. Many of our kind are. The older they become, the more paranoid they become, the more fearful of losing what it is they worked so hard to create.
Perhaps I was guilty of overreaching, of megalomania if you will. I slipped but for an instant and my enemies took that instant to band together and overwhelm me. Thus my exile from my own city began.
I am sure you met many in the Salons of Paris who were behind my demise though you would have heard little of it based on your position at the time. Their day of reckoning will come, do not doubt that.
I did not allow it to break me. Instead I wandered looking for a friendly Court. Indeed, I almost was slain in a Godsforsaken forest but I was given another chance and I took it! I journeyed to Constantinople where I met the Prince I now serve. To my surprise, even after all the time I existed, I had much to learn...
Do you wish to become an adherent of the Road that I walk?"
Venice by Night - Tuesday March 25, 1309
Durdona Checheg – the Docks
In addition, your skin will begin to darken with time.
Quietus (Cruscitus) is the version of Celerity that you will learn/have mystically imparted to you.
He is indeed of the warrior Caste. Freebie expenditures are approved.
You wake feeling a bit woozy. You lay in your bed and blink. Was that all a dream? If felt so real so... vivid. Even the taste of some odd coppery liquid is still in your mouth. As you shift to get out of bed you realize you are undressed, completely. This is not how you sleep.
The room is dark but you feel the presence of another here. Your heart begins to... no wait. You feel nothing absolutely nothing no bodily reaction anyway to this presence you sense.
A voice speaks, it is one you recognize, it is El Cid, "Greetings Durdona Checheg. Welcome to the Long Night. I have brought you home. To move forward, you must look backwards and sever the ties that bind you. Can you do that? Are you willing to sever the ties that bind you to life?"
Quietus (Cruscitus) is the version of Celerity that you will learn/have mystically imparted to you.
In this instance Celerity = Quietus right?
And clan disciplines for Durdona = Celerity, Obfuscate, and Quietus (Cruscitus), correct?
Venice by Night - Tuesday March 25, 1309
Durdona Checheg – the Docks
"W-what? ...I thought I was dead."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Bagrat Kamsarakan
Brexiano smiles, "Many. But I fear there is little time to speak of such things. Soon a gathering will begin and I must round up those wayward souls who do not wish to attend".
Brexiano stands and begins to approach other Cainites in the room. You hear the faint sound of a bell ringing...
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Outside Narses Court - Michael Santo & Sir Dunstan
"Well if you do find here it shall be worth a great for you to tell me. The location of your family for instance"...
At that moment, Sir Dunstan and Cantor step into your conversation Michael.
Francois smiles at Dunstan, "I fear the dark has confused your eyes My Lord. I am no Cainite, merely the humble servant of my Lord Talisman. The Francois you seek is a Toreador yes? He is likely still inside somewhere".
Cantor smiles, "My Sire's view is my view. Sir Dunstan".
Francois looks back at Michael as he asks his follow up questions, "No, I have no leads on her whereabouts. She was always good at disappearing but never this good! She must be laying low but I cannot figure out what ally she would have in this city that I would not know of.
As I said, deliver Katriana onto me and I shall tell you where your family is".
At that moment, the sound of a bell ringing from outside can be heard within.
Venice by Night - Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - A Crowded Meeting Room on the Second Floor -
Criats nods, "This is a point that we do indeed agree upon. The very principals of "Democracy" were founded in my mortal years and I had a great deal of say in such matters I assure you.
Your point is precisely why the eldest and wisest should rule. We have no care to claw our way to the top, only to properly govern. This body should be used to lead not to rule".
At that moment a bell begins to ring...
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Second Floor -
Before she can respond to you, Brian stands up and states in a voice clear enough for you to hear, "It is time. Gather the flock that they may hear the words of the good shepherd".
A bell begins to softly ring the moment that Brian makes that announcement to you Andrew...
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Second Floor -
As you are heading up, Alyssa is heading down, "Alessandro, I was just looking for you. The door to the sermon of the Salubri has just opened. Come let us attend to his sermon".
Just then you hear a bell begin to ring...
Venice by Night - Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - A Crowded Meeting Room on the Second Floor -
"A point that I am not quite willing to concede, but will continue to think on."
Hearing the bell, he asks, "What is the meaning behind the bell? Are we to reconvene?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - A Private Room -
As you step into the room and sit down after saying your peace Vitaliano you realize that you are not alone with Xing. Her turn in the direction of two Cainites that sit within the darker corners of the room may be why you missed them. You turn a bit sheepish at having stated what you just stated but there can be nothing for it.
One of the voices states, "I do believe that the Fledgling meant the Prince and not me Xing. Leave it to a madman to make sense of Narses imagery. No doubt he will find your line of inquiry interesting. I can arrange such a meeting for you if you like. My Sire is quite fond of your Clan".
Before anyone can respond, Michele and his Sire Sadir enter the room and close the door behind them.
Sadir nods to Alejandro and grins at Kratos. "It has been a long time Kratos".
Kratos stands, "Yes a century has passed since you fled the Queen of Cities".
Sadir shrugs and offers no explanation, "Where is your Sire Xing? I would speak with him".
Alejandro replies, "I shall bring our group to whatever destination Xing describes to me".
Sadir raises his eyebrows, "You can do that?"
Alejandro replies, "Yes". Offering no further explanation.
At that moment a bell begins to ring softly from the other room.
Kratos speaks, "We should go now else these Fledglings will be pulled into some sort of lecture as if they were attending University".
Sadir turns to Vitaliano, "Why is he here, has he something to do with this business?"
Venice by Night - Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - A Crowded Meeting Room on the Second Floor -
Before the door opens, the bell begins to ring...
Venice by Night - Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - A Crowded Meeting Room on the Second Floor -
Criatas nods, "Yes, the Paragons of each Road will give their sermons now as you witnessed last night. Tonight you shall attend the sermon of the Road of Heaven, like it or not". He grins and gestures towards the door where Andrew of Clan Salubri has been speaking with, of all Cainites, Dark Selina..
Venice by Night - Tuesday March 25, 1309
Durdona Checheg –
El Cid looks grim, "You are dead and yet alive in so many more ways. Your spirit has a fire that death itself cannot quench. Will you become death itself and fully step across the other side of the shroud?"
Silence of Death Make the area around you completely silent.
or
Blood Essence (DAV20) Draw out the heart's blood of an exsanguinated and weakened target.
Darth Cid-eous's version seems like the former.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Luca Marano – Mainland Italy
"By the sounds of it, holy warriors of some kind. They seem to be planning something. I didn't hear much more than when you were there. Have you told our...overseer?"
a gondola
Perhaps not so much over reaching as you think Alexander. Enemies plot regardless of our greatness or faults. Sometimes at a place and time their position is simply... better. A loss of a city is harsh but less then a loss of your life or those who were still loyal or your friends or childer. You are here and ready and perhaps soon your position will be better then the enemy. Yoy have nothing but time to plan and wait to seize the day it is and remind them that just because the day is better does not mean you might take you for granted nor wise to let that enemy survive the attempt. Onfroi nods thinking of all the loss at Muslim hands dashing against Jeruselum like sand in the ocean against a cliff.
He then nods simply saying I will take this road Alexander. Show me the way and let us be friends on it
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - A Private Room - Xing Shi & Vitaliano & Michele Querini
Xing looks to Vitaliano. "He was just leaving."
This shall be an interesting night she thinks to herself.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - A Private Room - Xing Shi & Vitaliano & Michele Querini
Vitaliano looked around as he started to realise just how not alone she really was. Not only that but it seems he had been mistaken earlier. He gave a sheepish bow of thanks to the gentleman for his offer. Once it had been made clear that his presence was not wanted he got up. "I thank you for your attention. I shall take no more of it for now, thank you again for the offer to pass along my thoughts to the Prince...if possible I would not be opposed to bringing along my Sire to such a meeting as well." he said before bowing himself out of the room.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - A Private Room - Xing Shi & Vitaliano & Michele Querini
Xing eyes Vitaliano wearily as he offers to come along with his sire. She really doesn't know much about this one, only their brief meeting from the battle at the alley. The more that come the worse things will turn out.
"My sire does not have business with you or yours this evening Vitaliano but it's really up to my Grandsire Alejandro and Kratos here."
Alessandro fills Alyssa in on his activities, as they move together.
Venice by Night - Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - A Crowded Meeting Room on the Second Floor -
Before the door opens, the bell begins to ring...
The Inn Keeper winces, and thinks a few thoughts that are less pleasant than he normally would. Some about himself I am stumbling around and tangling myself up in webs meant for others.
With the bells ringing, he feels he has little choice but to go.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Narses Court - Second Floor -
Andrew moves to the center of the room...
"Tha hour has come, tha message is ready fer tha glad hearts tah hear more o tha road o heaven...come all who might seek tha road".