Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Prince Narses Court - Setite Table -
Khay'tall shrugs as Vitaliano decides not to answer his pointed question. His attention seems pulled to the front of the room.
He does respond to Michele, "More interesting now it seems..."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
El Cid accepts the rebuke without responding. Soft murmuring can be hear throughout the room as all gets darker the candles dim...
The Durga Syn makes her way to the front of the room, "ENOUGH! This is no way to conduct these matters. The Fledgling presentation has not gone well, do not make it worse Prince or you Lord Bajazet, by taking actions which which cannot be undone!"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
Prince Narses stares daggers at Durga Syn, "Very well".
The whispers cease and the shadows dim, if that is the right word for it, as the candles begin again to provide what little brightness they can to the room.
He speaks to Durdona, "Perhaps your Sire did not teach you the Traditions Fledgling. If he did, take note of the Fourth, The Accounting. Those who Sire take on a great burden. For the actions of the Childe reflect upon the Sire. Your successes are his success and your failures are his failures. Your Sire is to instruct you in the proper rules of etiquette. He is also the first to enforce the Traditions. You answer to him as you would answer to me for your sins are his to bear as well. Once he releases you, then shall your actions reflect upon you and you alone.
Your actions here have breached the Etiquette of my Court and thereby insulted my House. By right I can and I will punish you both. I rescind the protection to your Sire and by extension do not extend that lack protection to you.
While you travel to my Domain for Court you may NOT feed upon my Flock. Should the blood of my Flock pass yours or your Sires lips, it shall be the last Blood either of you ever tastes. You are free to merely come and go to attend this Conclave and for no other purpose.
The entire Domain of Venice is declared Elysium as such, you shall not spill the blood of another of our kind. Such a courtesy does NOT extend to either of you.
You shall NOT seek to procreate without my dispensation. The silence of the Blood shall be observed at all times within this Domain. Be warned that Hunters of our kind roam the streets and canals of my fair city, these mortals are not to be confronted upon pain of Final Death. Obey these rules fail to do so at your peril".
He turns to Lord Bajazet, "Breach Etiquette in my Court again in such a manner Lord Bajazet and you shall know Darkness for a thousand thousand years".
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Khadaji Household -
Gentlemen, let's wrap this up... Please. I'd rather not be late to our engagement. Raising brows is not wise, with so many on edge already.
Alessandro waits for an indication of a plan. Luca. Different people enter tha pact for different reasons, some by choice others not. Each with a unique perspective and motivation.
The man in life will indicate much about the man in immortality. We must pay attention.
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Khadaji Household
Luca nods, though is still a bit shaken from his views being rocked. He looks tired, almost defeated really.
"Right...right. Forgive me. It has not been two days since I was....taken, turned...."
He deflates a bit further.
"The Gangrel are supposed to be strong yes? I may have the strength of body, but I fear my mind will break if I cannot wrap it around this new world..."
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Khadaji Household -
Robin looks at Alessandro, "Go on ahead and do give my proposal to your Sire. If you do not mind I will stay here with Edwarde and finalize our Pact".
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Venice - A Residential Home -
You and Baldemar sneak closer to the house. The windows though are boarded up from the inside. Odd, the house does in no other way appear abandoned...
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Venice - A Residential Home -
Geoffroi hesitates, not wanting to commit to anything too rash. He looks over the building, assessing any options for entry
As you step on to the docks the closest Cainites are the German Ventrue Lanzo von Saschen & Gustav Breidenstein.
"I almost feel we waste our time here. Lord Hardestadt has no true competition here but Mithras' get. We must simply rally those who would consider supporting her and turn them against her..."
Ranerius
Lanzo von Saschen pauses and turns to you eyes narrowed as he notices your attention paid to him, "Can I help you with something Fledgling?"
"Forgive me, Lords, but have you considered that to rally, you might need someone more, flexible in a position of alliance? Sometimes, bonds of femininity tie women of any nationality, and perhaps even any Clan...to each other. Helene is of Caine, but she is also of Eve, as is your competition. Even where that not the case, Francois is more forward thinking, where as Helene holds onto every wrong she imagines anyone, any Clan, even a clan of kings."
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Venice - A Residential Home -
Besides the front door, you find the rear door slightly ajar. Baldemar turns to you, "You seem to be more adept at stealth than I, do you wish to step to the back door to listen in if possible?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Outside Prince Narses Court -
Though Lonzo appears to hear the commotion inside what you say intrigues him enough to keep him firmly planted. "Hardestadt has had an alliance or at least a tacit neutrality with the Courts of Love for some time. What can Francois offer that they cannot after all they control most of France? Indeed, Francois does not even control Paris..."
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Venice - A Residential Home -
Besides the front door, you find the rear door slightly ajar. Baldemar turns to you, "You seem to be more adept at stealth than I, do you wish to step to the back door to listen in if possible?"
Geoffroi nods
"I will try"
He tries to be as silent as possible as he approaches the door
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Outside Prince Narses Court -
Though Lonzo appears to hear the commotion inside what you say intrigues him enough to keep him firmly planted. "Hardestadt has had an alliance or at least a tacit neutrality with the Courts of Love for some time. What can Francois offer that they cannot after all they control most of France? Indeed, Francois does not even control Paris..."
"Yes, and that works to your advantage. Surely there are forces in Venice you oppose? Yet to work through Helena would be transparent here, would it not? The face would be of her, and yet they'd hear a Ventrue voice. But favors passed through Francois? No, they would not see that coming. Your clan is the clan of kings, and I am sure skilled enough to placate or even hide their vote from Helene by proxy, and then have two allies yes? One known, one less so." He says this with a lower voice.
"Then there is the matter of power, you are neutral with Helene, until she gets bored. Or gains enough power, perhaps through this very Camarila vote, where she needs no allies. France AND Venice? It is one thing to respect boundaries, it is another to do their work for them so they think they will not need you after a century. I think, my lord, you are a far sighted man, and can see what I mean."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
Prince Narses stares daggers at Durga Syn, "Very well".
The whispers cease and the shadows dim, if that is the right word for it, as the candles begin again to provide what little brightness they can to the room.
He speaks to Durdona, "Perhaps your Sire did not teach you the Traditions Fledgling. If he did, take note of the Fourth, The Accounting. Those who Sire take on a great burden. For the actions of the Childe reflect upon the Sire. Your successes are his success and your failures are his failures. Your Sire is to instruct you in the proper rules of etiquette. He is also the first to enforce the Traditions. You answer to him as you would answer to me for your sins are his to bear as well. Once he releases you, then shall your actions reflect upon you and you alone.
Your actions here have breached the Etiquette of my Court and thereby insulted my House. By right I can and I will punish you both. I rescind the protection to your Sire and by extension do not extend that lack protection to you.
While you travel to my Domain for Court you may NOT feed upon my Flock. Should the blood of my Flock pass yours or your Sires lips, it shall be the last Blood either of you ever tastes. You are free to merely come and go to attend this Conclave and for no other purpose.
The entire Domain of Venice is declared Elysium as such, you shall not spill the blood of another of our kind. Such a courtesy does NOT extend to either of you.
You shall NOT seek to procreate without my dispensation. The silence of the Blood shall be observed at all times within this Domain. Be warned that Hunters of our kind roam the streets and canals of my fair city, these mortals are not to be confronted upon pain of Final Death. Obey these rules fail to do so at your peril".
"To hear is to obey, my lord." Durdona says somber-faced, but on the inside she laughs. And like that I am armed with a host of weapons to exact my bloody revenge.
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Venice - A Residential Home -
As you approach the back door you hear a voice in your mind, "Welcome Geoffroi de Clairvaux to my home. Do come in and sit with me, we have much to discuss. I would ask that you leave Sir Baldemar outside..."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Outside Prince Narses Court -
Lanzo remains quiet weighing your words heavily. His German companion turns and points out to the water. "More Gondola's come..."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Prince Narses Court
Narses nods to the Childe, "Wisdom finally seeps through Childe. Assume your seats at your table. You as well Bajazet, now your struggle is the same as the other Clans among who a seat must be fought not merely given". El Cid appears furious with his Childe but says nothing further. He and Bakazet look at each other with naked hatred as both are forced to sit at the same table with one another.
Durga Syn takes a seat at the Setite Table and Lord Benne motions for Lorenzo to go ahead and sit at the Cappadocian Table.
Once everyone has been seated Narses continues, "The first order of business is to set a schedule for voting on Clan Representatives. Tomorrow we shall decide the fate of the Ventrue, the night after, the Toreador, thereafter the Brujah. On the seventh night of the Conclave shall decide the remaining seats open for challenge. That shall be the last night of this Conclave".
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Prince Narses Court
Vykos having held in the back approaches the Prince, "Oh my Prince, I believe then that now is the time to formally acknowledge the fact that a second post among the Ranks of the Inner Circle should be formed. One through which the Edicts of this August body can be enforced".
Lord Benne replies, "Indeed, as was proposed earlier in this Conclave, there must be a way to not only pass Laws and Judgments but a way to ensure that they are complied with by the disparate Princes across the lands. Else what are we doing here but wasting our words?"
Brian of Clan Salubri picks up the momentum, "I believe the word utilized originally was Justicar..."
Alyssa of Clan Ventrue stands, "What good would a single Representative be?"
Rafael stands next, "Indeed, such an Enforcer would need at least Deputies to assist in their work".
Simon of Clan Nosferatu speaks next, "I agree with this sentiment. Whoever this Representative will be must be allowed to have assistants".
Prince Alexander stands last, "In my youth we had Magistrates which were named Archons. These Archons could stand in for the Justicar where no available or simply enforce the Edicts of the Justicar in their stead".
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Venice - A Residential Home -
Geoffroi recoils at the thoughts in his mind
Who are you? He thinks as he freezes in place
the court of Prince Narses
Onfroi watches the show as the elders put forward the idea and then asks:
how will these archons and justicars be chosen?
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Khadaji Household -
Robin looks at Alessandro, "Go on ahead and do give my proposal to your Sire. If you do not mind I will stay here with Edwarde and finalize our Pact".
"Lets get this over with, I doubt it is a pleasant process."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Outside Prince Narses Court -
Lanzo remains quiet weighing your words heavily. His German companion turns and points out to the water. "More Gondola's come..."
** spoiler omitted **
"Of course," And he waits for his.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Prince Narses Court
Vitaliano had stayed quiet and still as the dead during the drama. He merely marked the curiosities that seemed to raise higher and higher. He wasn't sure how things were the way the were. Truly Clan Ravnos, or at least Durga Syn, had been prominent and perhaps deadly at one point in time or at least this Prince had held them in very high regard to allow her to hold so much sway over his reactions. His curiosity raised higher still about the individual as the night continued.
When it came time to talk about when the votes would occur and the talk of Justicars, Deputies, and the like...Vitaliano was a little happy that it seemed the Clan's lower standing at this time gave them more time for political maneuvering. But when they began to voice their concerns over how to bring about such things he raised his voice to be heard.
"Forgive the interruption, I see a particular issue that may occur over time. I do not wish to step on the Prince's authority in governing these laws, but perhaps it would be best that while the Prince should have a large say in the appointment of the main force of discipline in this upcoming era...that only the council have a say in the placement of deputies. If we were to do such a thing, then We could appoint the Justicar easily, but exclude the ruling clan's members from being deputies. Perhaps allowing only 4 deputies divided amongst the remaining twelve clans and have them chosen by subsections. Each Deputy being appointed by three clans who can agree on such a person as an enforcer but split those clans amongst the various powers. One of the more politically driven clans, one of the warrior caste, and one of the more illusive caste for each voting power? This way none of the deputies would be able to harbor any favors towards any particular clan and the chosen deputy from each of these minor voting powers would be unable to delve into the issues of the clans that voted them in?" he offered after some time of talking.
He looked around, realizing the length to which he had rambled and cleared his throat and sat quickly.
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Venice - A Residential Home -
"Who am I? That is a question that man has been asking himself since he found himself able to think Templar. For now, I am the Master to the two buffoons who allowed you and your friend to track them so easily. Disappointment is a word that comes to my mind. No matter, your presence her and that of Sir Baldemar... interests and intrigues me. You are both so very full of information about a great many things. Come inside Geoffroi de Clairvaux come that we may discourse in person.
Your friend can wait outside for now..."
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Khadaji Household -
Alessandro and Luca step off of the enclosed garden to give you both privacy. Robin turns to you Edwarde.
"At first, it will be pleasurable. After, not as much. Then it will cease, all will cease and your senses will be attuned in a way they have never been before".
Robin steps behind you and slides his elongated fangs into your neck. Involuntarily you shudder. The feeling in your loins similar to the euphoria of sex but you make no sound and your body stays motionless. It is as if the ecstasy you feel has frozen the nerve endings of all of your muscles.
Soon though your feeling starts to go away entirely. You feel numb and cold, so very, very cold! Your sight goes dark slowly as if you are falling in slow motions down a well the light of the dim candles in the veranda soon enough wink out entirely.
Your heart beats slowly. Thump thump. Thump thump. Thump thump. Thump. Thump. Thum. Thu....
The nothing!
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Khadaji Household -
As Alessandro and a badly shaken Luca step back into the House, the manservant that introduced himself as Jaleel approaches. He seems a bit agitated, "Master Khadaji. Four men and gypsy woman are loitering near the front gate outside. They do not seem to be the typical troublemakers we have had the past few days but something about them seems, unsavory.
Shall I send the guards out to roust them away?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Outside Prince Narses Court -
Lanzo moves closer to you Ranerius and grins, "Indeed. I find your argument persuasive indeed. It shall be made so". He turns to the man next to him, "Come let us head inside, no doubt Narses makes important decisions without us".
----
As Lanzo and Gustav head in, you see clearly that the new arrival is Mistress Fanchon by herself. He Gondola docks and she smiles at you, "Your Sire is from Paris is he not Fledgling?"
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Venice - A Residential Home -
Although initially frightened, the old curiosity roared back into Geoffroi. That urge to...know. It had sustained him through hours of translating mouldy texts gathered from the looted libraries of sultans and pashas from all over Outremer. And here was a being who could speak in his mind. A Djinn? an Ifrit? Something else? He had to know
I will ask Sir Baldemar to bide here. I accept your invitation.
Geoffroi moves back to Baldemar
"My friend, I am going inside the house. Stay here on guard. If I am not back within an hour you can assume I have been captured. I will not risk you on this, but I would appreciate if you waited until the hour was up to depart."
Once he has secured Sir Baldemar's acquiescence, he returns to the house
I come in, as you invited me. He thinks as he slips in the open back door
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Khadaji Household -
Luca is knocked out of his sullen stupor at the news of troublemakers. He glances over to Alessandro.
"Regular problem of yours?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Prince Narses Court
Without Sadir here I feel compelled to say something so I will stand up and clear my throat a bit, " While I agree the council only may choose these deputies I do not think 3 clans can choose 1. Some of us can't make choices within our own clans for who will be on the council without much discourse so why wouldn't each council member choose 1 deputy? I believe we would need more then less deputies in the beginning, at least, of this grand endevour to make sure the ones on the fringe understand the ways that are dictated. Better to show a larger force then be forced to add to it later and show any weakness to any that may be foolish enough to oppose the Prince. " I will slowly take my seat watching Narses for any reaction.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Prince Narses Court
Lorenzo reaches out mentally to his Sire while keeping an eye on the events unfolding.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Outside Prince Narses Court -
Lanzo moves closer to you Ranerius and grins, "Indeed. I find your argument persuasive indeed. It shall be made so". He turns to the man next to him, "Come let us head inside, no doubt Narses makes important decisions without us".
"Yes, milord, you are quite right." He feels drained, tapped, but he will go on and heads in.
As Lanzo and Gustav head in, you see clearly that the new arrival is Mistress Fanchon by herself. He Gondola docks and she smiles at you, "Your Sire is from Paris is he not Fledgling?"
"He is indeed, Mistress Fanchon. Though I must declare he seems to handle Venice well enough. My sire is highly adaptable, a virtue of great use to anyone."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Prince Narses Court
Bagrat, Xing, Vitaliano, Michele, Onfroi, Durdona & Lorenzo
Xing remains quite since the Prince is of her own clan and will not go against his wishes in this matter, at least not this day. She watches the rest of the room with curiosity as to how they react to what is being decided.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Prince Narses Court
The Elders listen thoughtfully to the suggestions made by the Fledglings. Narses responds first, "Worry not about "stepping on my toes" Vitaliano of Clan Malkavian. I am not the King of the Conclave, merely its host and the facilitator. While the activities within this city are under my power to control, that which takes place outside of this city must be determined by each Prince individually. I merely seek to bring an end to the hostilities that have driven many of us to each others throats over the past century.
I had my own idea of who would have selected each Justicar and in turn their Deputies but Vitaliano and Michele I believe have made proposals which mirror the thoughts of many present..."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Prince Narses Court
Petradon speaks, "It would seem to make sense to have each Clan have one Justicar each. Said Justicar will be able to step into Clan Disputes more easily than outsiders. As far as who should be the selector, I should think that he who sits upon the Inner Circle should make that choice. After all, that person should select one he believes will enforce the edits of the Camarilla".
Francois of Paris stands, "I agree with Petradon and the Setite. He has the right of it. Early on, a show of force should be used to bring those who are not in compliance to heel"
Helene snickers, "Of course that is foolish another example of why you should not be chosen to lead our Clan. The Malkavian is right. The optimal word here is Diplomacy. A show of force will lead us right back into the War of the Princes. This time with factions battling one another instead of individual rivals. They would feel compelled to band together to fight a rival as large as this organization appears to wish to be".
Lady Jadviga of the Ventrue also stands, "I believe you misunderstand what the Setite was saying my dear. The show of force is an implied not an overt threat. If a single Vampire enters a hostile Domain for Diplomatic purposes, no matter how powerful, they will be exposed to great risk and potentially the Final Death. These Deputies exist only to ensure that the Justicar has someone watching over them. Overt force would come in the form I would suspect of multiple Justicars".
Criatas speaks, "Is it being suggested that the Inner Circle Members would remain here and only here while the Justicar steps into the wider world? What if a conflict of philosophy arises? What mechanism is there to ensure that a Justicar and its Archons, however many that may be empowered, are enforcing the will of this Council?"
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Venice - A Residential Home -
Baldemar nods in agreement and loosens the peace bond on his sheathed sword.
You head in through the back door, and see torchlight flickering from the second floor. Treading lightly but as confidently as you can you find the two men you followed here standing to either side of another man, a very beautiful man. He gestures for you to sit.
"Greetings Geoffroi de Clairvaux. I am... have been... many names over the course of history. Mi Ka Il. Beshter. Michael. Then darkness with some periods of light. I was and in some ways am Sebastian and Gesu. Now I am called Talisman by many. Soon, I will be Beshter once more. I could use your aid in this".
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Outside Prince Narses Court -
"Tell me, does your Sire desire something more from his home city? He is a rising star but the power structure in Paris is entrenched by the aid of a powerful Warlock. He seems to favor the Childe of the former Prince, of course, such things change..."
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Khadaji Household -
Alessandro shakes his head but only half-heartedly. "I confess that we have had problems since the beginning of the strife in the city. This is after all one of the few places my people can come to openly to pray in the city. Father's business contacts kept such characters at but but now it seems outsiders are being looked at unfavorably.
Come, let us see what these ruffians wish from me".
As you and Alessandr step outside he bids Jaleel and the house guard to stand by in case they are needed. You walk towards the group that Jaleel ppinted out to you and recognize immediately who they are, Your Sire, Adria, Erik, Milov Petrankov, and his Childe named Cantor. Alessandro visibly relaxes when he sees the group.
"Lord Petrankov, what brings you and these... acquaintances of yours to my doorstep? You gave my people quite the fright".
Your Sire responds, "I have come to retrieve my Childe Ventrue. It is time for him to be presented to the Prince"
Alessandro raises an eyebrow and looks back at you, "Is this your Sire?"
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Venice - A Residential Home -
Geoffroi frowns
"I'm not sure what you are asserting sirrah. Do you claim to be the leader of the Heavenly Host? I find this difficult to believe. "
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Khadaji Household -
Hmm... of course he is.
Lord Petrankov, how good it is to see you... Agreed, it is not good to keep Narses waiting. Perhaps we may speak, conduct business as we walk together. I will retreive my coat.
Luca has been explaining his skills as a shipwright. And, I must hire him... I believe we've settled on terms, with your permission. It will be good to have a man I can trust overseeing construction.
Perhaps there are other ways we can upoort each other's... ambitions? Allies are hard to come by.
Alessandro bows to Petrankov.
"well i have asked a lot of people for help locating Katriana. Of course that is ehat led me down this path, so it may be her. I will have to see what he wants tomorrow then. Pardon i must take my leave for i fear being late when my very existence is on the line. Farewell"
Michael will hurry inside in search for Radek
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Outside Prince Narses Court -
"Tell me, does your Sire desire something more from his home city? He is a rising star but the power structure in Paris is entrenched by the aid of a powerful Warlock. He seems to favor the Childe of the former Prince, of course, such things change..."
"Ah," He smiles, "It is good you recognize his talents, Great Lady. You show interest in my Sire's hopes? Currently he works diligently to promote cooperation within our society of the eternal. I am told your own Clan are firm believers in aspects of Unity, and ambition alike. The Camarilla should be a network of support and exchange while still allowing growth for the individuals within," Ranerius says, trying to astern her mood during his commentary, "Do you share similar aspirations for it?"
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Khadaji Household -
"Yes, we have come to terms." Luca reports. "I believe this will be a mutual beneficial relationship."
After being cowed so easily before, Luca isn't hurry to stick out his tongue so someone may cut it out.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Prince Narses Court
Bagrat, Xing, Vitaliano, Michele, Onfroi, Durdona & Lorenzo
Vitaliano cleared his throat "Forgive me, but each clan having it's own Justicar would be simply be a folly. If this is to be a governing of the entirety of the Vampire society then having the Justicar working only on their own clan's issues would be putting in place a system that frankly from the sounds of it is already in place. There would be bias in the Justicar's thinking. I am not saying that there can't be deputies in each clan but if we are to have matters taken care of in a less biased manner then an Outsider would be best, it would also give to a broader thought process than just the Clan's well being." he said trying to keep his tone light hearted.
He could see already that there were a few worth voting for if he were to get the ear of his sire, this Helene for instance.
He shook his head "I still believe to strengthen relations between the clans then we should govern each other, otherwise it will lead to one clan...most likely the Prince's clan of each territory controlling the rules and the outcomes of disputes and not a system to which all are beholden. Which...would intern most likely lead to further attempts to kill or dethrone the Princes in order to gain the power to enforce their own ideals of justice upon the territory." he said in a very serious tone.
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Venice - A Residential Home -
Talisman shakes his head, "Even I do not have that much hubris! Certainly I had wished to transcend the mortal coil but it seems that my plan to do so has failed. Here I am, once again in the flesh.
I suppose it was inevitable, Saint Sebastian is strong of will but I am as ancient as man, well, nearly so.
You are a man of great learning, great curiosity, I can use a man like you".
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Khadaji Household -
Petrankov nods to you, "Indeed I do remember you Alessandro". Cantor nods as well and remains silent.
The man who claimed Luca as Childe grins, "Excellent. It is good that you have come to terms I shall look forward to the seeing the vessel complete. Then we shall discuss what it is I wish to be built Childe.
I am Yenshun Igodini of Clan Gangrel".
The other introduces himself to you Alessandro, "I am Erik this is my Childe Adria. It seems appropriate that we introduce ourselves. If Court is underway we should at least try and get there before it ends".
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Outside Prince Narses Court -
Mistress Fanchon watches Michael hustle into Elysium then turns back to you, "Indeed.
Tell me Childe, have you found much favor with other Elders on behalf of your Sire?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309
Prince Narses Court
Simon of Clan Nosferatu speaks, "Perhaps the Malkavian makes some sense but in his youth he fails to realize that the best way to bring a Prince to reason is through meeting one of his own blood not that of another".
Lanzo von Saschen and Gustav enter Elysium, "So the topic of enforcement has begun eh? Well I second the motion of the Malkavian. The Justicars should be from only the best stock! How can we trust a Setite to be trustworthy or a Nosferatu to move about freely in society.
No, only the most respectable of us should be put in such a position of authority, especially without direct oversight..."
Lord Benne responds to Criatas' question, "This Council is what will ensure that the Justicar enforces the will of the Council. Their decision will be too public to be kept a secret for long. Those who do not enforce our will will find themselves the subject of a Blood Hunt from the other twelve Justicars".
Venice by Night – Wednesday March 26, 1309
Venice - A Residential Home -
Geoffroi nods his head
"I have a great curiosity, this much is true. I have spent much of my life studying the ars occultus , but I have never met someone who seems to be claiming they are something other than mortal before. "
He looks at the beautiful man with a penetrating gaze
"I can sense that you are more than a mortal. Your ability to talk to me in thought would be enough to convince me. However, I am still unclear as to exactly what you are. And exactly how I could be of use to you."