Dark Ages Vampire - Bloodlines (Inactive)

Game Master Dennis Harry

Bloodlines is a continuation of the now defunct table top Dark Ages Vampire game wherein the PC's have created lineal descendants throughout the ages.

Attendees seeking a seat or have a seat in the Inner Circle:

Assamite - Lord Bajazet al Nasir.

Brujah – Lady Meridie de Chancie, Lord Criatas, “Dark”Selena, Robin Leeland.

Cappadocian – Lord Benne.

Gangrel – Milov Petrankov.

Lasombra - Prince Narses the Archbishop of Nod

Malkavian – Antione le Fanu, Lutz von Hohenzollern.

Nosferatu – Cristo Petradon, Simon.

Salubri – Brian Stack.

Setites – Sadir.

Toreador – Rafael de Corazon, Francois Villon, Helene la Jouste.

Tremere - Radek, Mistress Fanchon.

Tzimisce – Myca Vykos.

Ventrue – Alyssa Gilbert, Lady Jadviga Almanov, Lanzo von Saschen, Prince Alexander.

Remember - only those listed get votes. Of course influencing their Childer can go a long way to getting a vote.

Social Combat:

Let me first thank Sir Dunstan and his excellent Game of Thrones campaign as the inspiration for this rules tweak. A shout out to Vitaliano who also does an excellent job as a player in that campaign.

Game of Thrones has a Social Combat system that, while not translatable directly, I used as inspiration for this campaign.

This is a proposed rules set and I am more than happy to hear feedback from Players before I implement it in full.

Roleplaying is still required to get your point across. However, I think a mechanical system could be beneficial for this scenario, a scenario quite unlike anything I have ever done in a Vampire game before.

Making My Case

To convince a “voter” to side with your Sire, you may roll the following set of Attributes and Abilities:

1. Against someone who is clearly NOT in your favor --- Manipulation+Subterfuge+Politics
2. Against someone who is NEUTRAL – Charisma+Expression+Politics

The difficulty of all rolls is that Cainites Willpower. You will need to score as many successes as they have Willpower to win the contest. Once you engage the voter, you will only have three rounds to make your case and can only attempt do so one time per night.

If you have Presence – Awe or Enrancement, you may attempt to use these powers in conjunction with the above roll. Each success utilizing that Discipline gives you one more success on your total roll.

Beware, failing in using Presence in Elysium can lead to Sanctions by Thomas Brexiano.

Also beware, Cainites may try to turn this system around on you…

But What if Someone Else Tries This on a Voter I just Brought to my Side?

Amount of successes is a key factor here, you will want to score as many success as you can to ensure that a rival does not try to take that vote from you!

Certain NPC’s already believe that others are in their favor and would never change their votes. Those will be the toughest cookies to break.

Note this system cannot be used on:

Your In-Clan rivals, no amount of sweet talking or bribes will change their minds they all want this position badly.

Prince Narses, he simply will not entertain such discourse. Of course, this does not mean you cannot try to get into the ears of one of his Childer to have them speak with him…

Discerning My Quarry’s Intent

How can I tell if someone is for or against me despite what they are saying?

Make a Perception+Empathy+Politics roll.

The difficulty is 10, less that Cainites Humanity score. Those closer to the Beast are much harder to read. For every Century over 300 years that Cainite has lived, the DC will be increased by 1, topping out at 10, as these Cainites have well and truly mastered this game to have existed for so long in the first place.

Once you engage the voter, you will only have three rounds to ferret out their intent and can only attempt do so one time per night. You will need to score as many successes as they have Willpower to ascertain their intent.

If you have Auspex – Read the Soul or Invade the Mind, you may attempt to use these powers in conjunction with the above roll. Each success utilizing that Discipline gives you one more success on your total roll.

How else can I make my case?

The use of Presence, while frowned upon, is much less cause for censure than using Dominate. Dominate does not work on a Cainite whose blood is closer to Caine than your own. If you seek to use Dominate to convince a voter (or perhaps one of the Childer?) to vote for your Sire, it would be best used elsewhere in the city.

Boons – the boon system of quid pro quo can also be used to gain votes. You will need to offer something of course that that voter does not have or cannot get from another candidate.

Eliminate my rivals. This one is obvious though failure to do so without detection may subject YOU to the Final Death!


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Human

Venice by Night - Thursday March 27, 1309

"I fear this cannot wait, Stefano. Send one of our men out in common garb, that he might find the least trafficked path on this night. I will leave in common clothes as well."


Storyteller Shadow wrote:

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Hotel Danieli – Edwarde Ashedown

You awake with a start wondering if the last night was a dream or something…. no it was no dream. Seated near you observing you is Robin. ”Evening Edwarde. Let’s pay another visit to the Khadaji residence shall we? I think we should get that contract of yours finalized with Alessandro and his Sire Alyssa. Thereafter, I shall introduce you to Cainite society. You are probably never ready yet but much like when you have a child, no one is ever ready, you just need to jump into it both feet first”.

"Is that wise, mortal children are normally half-way to adulthood before being introduced to an important court. I can't help but feel that this is similar, but with far greater risks."


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Male Italian (Toreador) Bloodpool 25? out of 40

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

La Serenata Notturna – Ranerius Banerius

Storyteller Shadow wrote:


Your wife shakes you gently wakening you, ”Husband. I waited as long as I could to wake you. The city it is in panic in a way I have never seen. The Pope has taken action and the people will now suffer for the Doge’s folly…”

The news hits Ranerius hard. Irony of Ironies, I struggle with questions of damnation because of my Cainite condition, only to find it is politics that has truly condemned me to hell. There's a lesson in this, or worse, an omen, While he fears for his soul more than ever, fear is not what his wife needs.

Not what any here relying on him need, "The city will be in a panic, crimes may rise, there may even be a revolt and who knows how that will go. We must make preparations to steel this place against the worst. We must see to our food stores and water supply, we should see to security, not just our usual. And we must keep the peace locally and calm all we can."

"Have the usual flower beds dispense with the flowers and use them for small crops instead that go a long way for their limited quantity. Let us take stock of which of our staff are fleeing the city, and which ones wish to stay here no matter what. Is Sirus Terzago below? he's a guardsman, and I consider him an ally. He can update us as to the situation, and perhaps I can arrange for extra security through him" And it maybe I shall have to take on another ghoul. "Perhaps we can offer sanctuary to some of his own family or the like."

"Tonight, I was supposed to have guests. For a poetry reading. Clearly, they may have changed their minds. I had also hoped to seek someone out...complexities abound, but first things first, my wife. I will see to your safety and the safety of La Serenata Notturna. Your beauty intoxicates me, but I love for more than that. Advise, as a wife should, and I will consider your wisdoms." While he is the head of the household, Ranerius is truly fond of his wife and young while she might be, she has insights into the crowds of day.

After she answers, he considers her words as he said he would, but for now he still wishes his orders about gardening, well water being protected, and more to be heeded.
Intelligence plus Senscheal to consider how best to weather this in case he's forgotten anything?

If so, 6d10 ⇒ (10, 1, 1, 3, 1, 1) = 17

Yuck. I'll just have to hope what he's already thought of is enough.

Ranerius later goes down into the main room attempts to access those crowds, ready if need be, to give a calming speech.


5th Generation Cappadocian | Bloodpool: 23/40 | Willpower: 8/8

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

The Masoleum – Lorenzo Cappelli

Waking and making his way over to open the door, Lorenzo asks, "What on earth is all of this about, Dominic?"

Not waiting for an answer, he continues, "I highly doubt that Lord Benne will want to be leaving anytime particularly soon."


Max Blood Pool/Current = 20/10

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Xing’s Hovel Haven – Xing Shi

Xing gets up and circles the mortal shell that this being holds feeling a bit of the urge to feed but holds herself back knowing who is really resting behind those eyes.

She taps him on the shoulder. "Awaken from your dreams it's time to get back to work."


Venice by Night - Thursday March 27, 1309

Greetings Inn – Bagrat

DM:
Bagrat will be extra careful but he will head out to his RDV..
both set of scroll will be hidden on him. if there is any time he will look / construct for a proper hidden cache for the scrolls


5th Generation Setite| Bloodpool 40/19|

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309
San Cassiano Residenza d'Epoca Ca' Favretto – Michele Querini

"Agreed but are we safe to mive abiut with this unrest? I wonder what has happened.
Before we go several important things came to light. After we left Gunther's Xing was close by and then Vykos showed up. He asked us what we were doing there by Gunther's and his place of business. I was able to explain to him how I wanted Gunther to run an establishment for me. He believed me but noted something seemed off. Xing on the other hand was "forced" it seems to tell the truth. Xing is looking for some papers that Bagrat has that contain lore or history of our kind. Vykos was going to seek him out. Lastly Vykos wanted me to set up a meeting with you and him tonighr before the conclave at the La Serenata Notturna Inn.

I will give some pause then start up again.

then at the conclave I gave my opinion that every clan be represented by a group that will enforce the laws. Lanzo was mot thrilled with it and we made some remarks back and forth with eachother. He was not pleased. I can give you more detail later.

Then an Elder of Clan Gangrel. A descendant of the Sumerian Enkidu, referred to by some as "the Noah", showed up with another who was Erik Longtooth, a descendant of the Gangrel Warlord who calls himself Odin or the All High. They had some words with Narses who did not grant them or the newly created childer santuary. Durga Syn made a comment that "It seems that even the Gangrel take this matter seriously, more seriously than one would have expected them to...". Then she took the childer under her wing.

Something ocurred with the assamite child and her sire and Narses took away there santuary because of his outburst.

Khay'tall was there and we engaged in small talk as he was asking where you where. Fearing i would betray us unwittingly I asked him why he was here and he said.

Knowledge dear Michele knowledge. I could drown a small village in the amount of coin I have amassed over the length of my existence. True decadence needs no wealth.

Perhaps you will learn that soon enough. I wonder though, will the tired old Clan of Serpents be doomed to repeat history? With your Sires' failure to capture Fahdi will he be the Judged pariah now and you the wayward Childe set to pursue his powerful and elusive Sire? After all, that is what happened to Fahdi and his Sire when she failed, one wonders whatever did happen to Lady Amisa..."

"Ah Lady Amisa, a twisted demented soul. Or so I was told by others who knew her. Before she was ever born I was already the Serpent of Eden, I never had the chance to meet her in person. She perhaps should have been embraced Cappadocian her obsession with death was so strong.

It was her task to infiltrate the information Network of the Nosferatu Clan, she was a promising Serpent as I understand it having never failed in her duties before. So trusted was she that the Mark of Set himself was granted to her. She schemed to Embrace one who would take that Mark and infiltrate the Clan. Her choice to do so was your Childe, Faadi.

He and she, failed spectacularly. Her own Sire, Count Jocalo, was so embarrassed by the incident that he buried her alive somewhere in the sands beneath or near the Fire Courts. Ironic I think that Fahdi brought her in and then so recently after failed in his own assigned task making him the marked one..."

He then spoke of another of our clan coming to the city- he didnot tell me who. I asked for what reason and he said.

"To see me of course, she and I are old friends" "I shall be off now Fledgling, I am sure I will see you tomorrow evening and hopefully your Sire as well". Then he left.

I returned here and fed until fully sated waiting yoyr return.

Apologies for giving you all this information so quickly but it seemed all to important.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Under the Bridge – Onfroi the Bastard of Burgundy

Onfroi:
You train your eyes on the darkness of the secret doorway shutting out the screaming Mortals in the streets above. You feel someone attempt to intrude upon your mind but you are able to shut it out. You see nothing in the darkness though.

Then a sigh, "Come then Onfroi. Come in and let us talk, if you do not like what I have to say you can fire your bolt at me..." Simon is the speaker.

No blood for Obfuscate necessary.

ST Shadow ONLY:
Auspex 4 - Int+Sub DC 8 5d10 + 4d10 ⇒ (5, 5, 4, 6, 4) + (8, 6, 1, 5) = 44


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Alla Vigna Inn - Vitaliano da Riva

You open the door to your room and both your Sire and Lutz enter.

Luzt looks to you, "He did?! And here I thought that Alexander didn't like me.."

Antoine stares at Lutz in disgust, "My Childe meant me you..."{/b]

Before he can finish, Lutz takes the form of Antoine, [b]"You mean me?"

Both Cainites turn to you and respond in "stereo", "Yes that's right, the Ventrue vote is this night... Stop reading my... This is childish behavior even for...."

Antoine charges at Lutz and plants him into the wall. Lutz changes his form once more to that of a Vampire you do not recognize, "Enough!" Lutz easily removes your Sires hand picking him up with one arm by that arm, "I'm stronger you're tougher remember... Sire?"


Male Nosferatu 6th Generation; BP 28/30, xp saved: 0, spent 155

Venice by Night, Under the Boardwalk

Spoiler:
Onfroi knows his chance at this has gone from bad to terrible and sees nothing is going to go as planned so decides to hear what is to be said and walks in with the longbow and says:
Simon, it is highly unlikely that I will find anything you say to be useful given the current circumstances.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

An Inn in Venice – Geoffroi de Clairvaux

As you step out into the night you see that there are less people out than there were by day by those who are out are out in force, deadly force.

Geoffroi make a Dexterity + Stealth (reflecting pure sneak) OR a Wits + Awareness roll (reflecting knowing the best way to travel to avoid crowds) DC 7 - 1 Success to reach the Stronghold of the Teutons unmolested by the restless citizenry.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night - Thursday March 27, 1309

His Home - Piero de Luca

Stefano sends a man out to find the best way to the Mongoose.

ST Shadow ONLY:
Wits + Awareness 3d10 + 2d10 ⇒ (9, 5, 6) + (1, 5) = 26 DC 7.

He returns perhaps thirty minutes later bloodied and bruised. He coughs up some blood and grins, "I'd not head that way M'Lord..."

Stefano asks which way he went. Stefano turns to you, "I know another way Signore' de Luca, if you insist..."

ST Shadow ONLY:
Wits + Awareness Stefano 4d10 + 2d10 ⇒ (5, 6, 1, 1) + (9, 6) = 28 DC 6 as the other guy already sussed out one way.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Hotel Danieli – Edwarde Ashedown

Robin grins, "I know right! Do not worry my Childe, this is the best way. You are a man of fine pedigree and upbringing. Act as you would at any business meeting with a prospective hostile client and you will do well. You will learn much more through observation than you ever would through listening to me drone on about what to do..."

As you and Robin step outside, the streets are in Chaos. Robin turns to you, "This night just got more exciting eh?! Do you know where the nearest Gondola station may be?"

Edwarde make a Dexterity + Stealth (reflecting pure sneak) OR a Wits + Awareness roll (reflecting knowing the best way to travel to avoid crowds) DC 7 - 1 Success to reach the nearest Gondola dock unmolested by the restless citizenry.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

La Serenata Notturna – Ranerius Banerius

Your wife jots own all you have told her with ink and quill and sets out to do just what you instruct adding a few ideas of her own. You get yourself ready and head down to a common room which is uncommonly empty.

I think you've got it fairly well covered without the roll!

Only a handful of patrons hunch speaking in hushed tones. Seated down at the bar is Violetta with Francois. They gesture towards you when Rafael and Bassanio step in, both appear just fine. Rafael sees you on the steps and calls up to you, "The Natives are restless Ranerius, any idea what this is all about!?"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

The Masoleum – Lorenzo Cappelli

Dominic steps into your room with one empty and one full suitcase and starts packing your things, "He might not but we should Brother. Let's get our money from Khadaji and go. The Pope just Excommunicated the City! Our enemies will now attack all foreign holdings and all foreign ships of our fair city. The Doge has ruined us! If our enemies come together and attack the Lagoon from land ans sea we'll be doomed! We must be wise and save ourselves".


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Xing’s Hovel Haven – Xing Shi

The man sits up as you smack him, "Where am I? How did I get here, oh God, oh God, what's happened to me!!!?"

Xing - Perception+Awareness DC 5:
It appears that Gottsdam has lost control of this Mortal vessel...the man that was the Bodyguard of one of Querini's relatives is once again in control.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night - Thursday March 27, 1309

Greetings Inn Alleyway – Bagrat

Bagrat:
You could hide them in a cubby in the attic for the time being or at least one set anyway.

You exit the Inn through the backdoor and find none there to threaten you. Heading to the nearby alleyway you see that Moses is not so fortunate. His cloak is ripped though he appears otherwise unharmed and un-bloodied.

"Madness", he states. "Mortal politics make Vampire politics look peaceful sometimes. Now, here is my plan, I shall climb the window and enter through the second floor, you knock on the front door and keep the occupants busy for as long as possible. Any sign of trouble of course, just run. Au questions or suggestions before we begin?"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

San Cassiano Residenza d'Epoca Ca' Favretto – Michele Querini

Sadir appears annoyed at Khay'tall's words, "The old snake, I'd kill him, if only I knew how. An old friend of his visiting is unsettling, it has been a long time since he has seen any of our Clan so she must be ancient indeed. I hope for us to begone before she arrives.

I care not about offending Lanzo, I believe that Mithras and his brood will win this night anyway. Alexander is the logical choice for Justicar so his influence will wane as theirs rises.

As for Assamite and Gangrel Childer let us see what develops there.

Vykos I believe we must address. Let us head to that Inn and meet with him, perhaps he may know where Talisman is. Then we can conclude our business with him and head to the Conclave.

Unless you've more to tell me..."


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Nosferatu Warren – Onfroi the Bastard of Burgundy

Onfroi:
Despite the fact that you are Obfuscated, Simon appears to see right through it, "Peace Brethren. I understand your desire to win at all costs, part of me admires it but is this what you want your soul to become? Black as night and darker by the nights spilling the blood of innocents?

I respect your Sire but I cannot believe that he put you up to this.

At first I suspected no foul play in this but a political meeting to settle our differences like gentleman not savages like the other so called High Clans but when I opened the door and saw the crossbow in your hand I knew that this had become, or was intended to be, something more.

What if you are discovered? Neither you nor your Sire will claim the seat then and the Nosferatu will be bereft of representation.

Tell me what is your and your Sire's vision, for what you intend to do with the power this seat will grant you?"


Gangrel Blood Pool 13/10

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Durga Syn’s Haven – Luca Marano

"I-I do not know. But, there's danger here. I can feel it. We should probably go."

I think we're supposed to understand if we're in slight danger, so Luca is acting on that. Hope not metagaming. If so, then will rewrite.


Male Nosferatu 6th Generation; BP 28/30, xp saved: 0, spent 155

in a secret door under the boardwalk

Spoiler:
Onfroi listens to what Simon says despite himself and then says "my sire knows nothing of this. Although I am new to this status I am not new to our kind. I find you woefully inadequate to rule us simply by virtue of your blind following of the nailed god. I saw the crusade first hand and what god does to the mind of the devout. Killing in his nane is an excuse to kill at best. Doing in his name a fools errand." Onfroi takes a breath and continues; "secondly,you cannot hope to understand what our rivals do if indeed you are as you say you are. If you are not you are a dangerous hypocrit. A source has led me to believe you are not even Simon at all but an imposter and the childe you say is yours is no miracle but a blatant show that you are indeed no Nosferatu." Onfroi finishes what he is saying now it is not so much my sires vision which I adhere to but the lack of yours. I am committed as I am because the prince so obviously is using you and your ideals to step away from his challenging past beliefs at least publically. I simply cannot win politically against such odds nor can I really abide you winning, which is why you see me here. I had not decided my path win or lose here tonight, but I know I am a soul in the dark and I embrace that dark like an old familiar lover. I have killed thousands of men and butchered islamic women and children to satisfy "God." Do not appeal to some childrens hope. It will be the death of you and our whole clan if you do.


Salubri | 6th Gen | BP 30/30 | WP 5/5
Storyteller Shadow wrote:

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

An Inn in Venice – Geoffroi de Clairvaux

As you step out into the night you see that there are less people out than there were by day by those who are out are out in force, deadly force.

Geoffroi make a Dexterity + Stealth (reflecting pure sneak) OR a Wits + Awareness roll (reflecting knowing the best way to travel to avoid crowds) DC 7 - 1 Success to reach the Stronghold of the Teutons unmolested by the restless citizenry.

Dex+Stealth: 5d10 ⇒ (10, 1, 8, 9, 6) = 34

Geoffroi moves through the narrow streets silently, pulling into the shadows when crowds pass by. He thinks of the Outremer, and the final days at Acre. The hard bitter lessons that fighting taught him stand him in good stead now as the Venetians gather in angry mobs


Venice by Night - Thursday March 27, 1309

Greetings Inn Alleyway – Bagrat

DM:
Can you explain to me what whast that mob all about and tht politics you were referring to ? if you are successful where and when do we meet again ?
How far away do i hear that mob that i head ? From the sounds and cries they were making which side is that mob about ?


5th Generation Cappadocian | Bloodpool: 23/40 | Willpower: 8/8

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

The Masoleum – Lorenzo Cappelli

"Calm down, Dominic." Lorenzo says. "Even if I were concerned about the damned Pope, any enemies that would seek to move based on this recent turn of events will need at least a short amount of time to move against Venice. It is probably wise to get our hands any money we are owed by Khadaji."

Smiling at his brother, Lorenzo says, "If it would make you feel better, you may pack up a few things, but do not try to leave until you have heard back from me. I will go speak to Lord Benne to see what he advises."

Just as he is leaving to seek out Lord Benne, he turns back to Dominic, "I suspect there will be another knock on the door before too long. The visitor's name is Yeti. If I were you, I would simply inform him that I will return shortly. Do not bother to open the door...I fear you would find Yeti's appearance rather disturbing."

Lorenzo heads off toward Lord Benne's chambers. Arriving he knocks on the door. "My sire, my brother has brought a bit of disturbing news that should probably be addressed in terms of our response."


Human

Venice by Night- Thursday March 27, 1309

Piero frowned, then gestured for some servants.
"Ensure that this man is given the best possible medical care. Spare no expense! Stefano, I fear that we must risk it. I sense great opportunity here...and fortune favors the bold! I would risk your route, my friend."


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Durga Syn’s HavenLuca Marano

Durga Syn smiles at Luca, "Indeed, danger abounds. But if we step out there, we step into the thick of it. Let old Durga show you the way yes?"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Nosferatu WarrenOnfroi the Bastard of Burgundy

What Happens in the Warren Stays in the Warren:
Simon shakes his head, "Blind following? No, no, no Onfroi. I am a True Believer.

I agree with you, the Prince does use me as I use him. Where once there were nightly blood feasts, now they are banned. I have saved at least forty souls by "converting" the Prince so and countless more as the nights of this Conclave wear on.

Reforming his image may lead others down the path of the righteousness. I know he is a lost cause but while he is here using him as a positive rather than a negative role model for the younger Cainites is wise is it not?

A source eh? What source? The Childe is mine and a Miracle, it proves that my Faith has been rewarded, that those of my Clan can come into the light once more. Cristiano will be the first among us, the leader of our Clan, our face if you will.

Again you are mistaken, you did not slaughter those women and children to satisfy God, you did so because a man you respected and believed spoke for God told you to do so. Once there you were force by necessity to do so. But think upon Jesus' lessons, did he once speak of killing for honor or for glory? Did he not say to turn the cheek and then the other cheek when an enemy would strike at you.

It is your own guilt you must face Onfroi, God has not abandoned you but you have abandoned God. I can aid you to heal your wounded spirit Onfroi".

His body begins to glow with a white light ever so subtly, "Come, put down you weapon, open your mind to me and I shall show you the Glory of Jesus the Christ. If what I show you fails to move you then by all means pick it back up and attempt to slay me, I shan't slay you my lost Childe..."

What do you do? He seems sincere about wanting to show you something. Certainly if he wanted to slay you and he is as old as they say he is you would be at the very least incapacitated by now...


Male Italian (Toreador) Bloodpool 25? out of 40

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

La Serenata Notturna – Ranerius Banerius

Storyteller Shadow wrote:


Your wife jots own all you have told her with ink and quill and sets out to do just what you instruct adding a few ideas of her own. You get yourself ready and head down to a common room which is uncommonly empty.

Only a handful of patrons hunch speaking in hushed tones. Seated down at the bar is Violetta with Francois. They gesture towards you when Rafael and Bassanio step in, both appear just fine. Rafael sees you on the steps and calls up to you, "The Natives are restless Ranerius, any idea what this is all about!?"

"The Pope has excommunicated the Doge," He says down to Rafael, "And with him, the Republic itself," Ranerius says in calm measured tones, "There will be panic, riots in the streets, and a possible attempt at rebellion or the use of increased authority...or both. That is not why we are here, of course, but it is what has happened during the earlier hours. It is my hope to prepare La Serenata Notturna to a haven of calm in turbulent nights. That said, I would understand if anyone wished to withdraw." He looks to his sire, noting his presence, then a frown, "Does anyone know the location of Senora Helene and her apprentice? I do hope they are not in trouble?" And I would hope they are not working mischief.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

The Stronghold of the TeutonsGeoffroi de Clairvaux

As you arrive this time avoiding all crowds you come to the courtyard near the Keep filled with several men and a woman among them is Baldemar.

He speaks, "Can your men not stay Lord Jurgen?"

He mounts up and shakes his head in the negative, "No, Christol and I have one more night to attend our meeting and then we too will be leaving, I believe we did some good here but this city is falling to chaos, you should come with my men to see the Grandmaster..."

Lord Jurgen sees you and pauses, "Greetings Sir, can we help you?"

Baldemar turns to you a dark look on his face, "That is my newest acquaintance Lord Jurgen, he has come to see me. By all means if you and yours must go, then go. I shall be staying. If you hear word of Sir Martin do let me know, I am worried for his safety traveling so far with such grievous injuries..."


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night - Thursday March 27, 1309

Greetings Inn AlleywayBagrat

"The Doge and the Pope vie for control of a foreign city as I understand it, seems the Pope has made his move and it is a doozy, excommunicating the whole city. Not my concern but good to keep up to date on the politics of the day I have always found.

As I understand it the fight has been exacerbated by the disappearance of one of the young Scions of House Querini. The Querini blamed his disappearance on the Doge and his allies. Then just this day, Christopher Dandolo claimed to have seen Michele Querini just the other night alive and well this of course sent the Querini into a shouting match with the Dandolo's... wait, it just occurred to me. He claimed to have seen him in this area..."

He pauses and shakes his head, "No matter a dead or missing nobleman being seen by a live one should have no bearing on us. If I am successful, I will return later this night to discuss payment or at the very least, future considerations".

The mob was coming from the front, the side that you need to head to now, they sound much farther away at the moment though.

You know full well though Moses obviously does not that Michele Querini is the Setite Fledgling embraced by Sadir the Inner Circle member.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

The MasoleumLorenzo Cappelli

Dominic pales a bit at the mention of the horrific visage of Yeti God knows what Dominic is conjuring up. Yo leave him to packing and imagining horrors worse then he has already seen here as you head to Lord Benne's chambers.

The door is slightly ajar and Yeti is in with Lord Benne, "When will I see the Prince?"

Lord Benne frowns, "Soon, once the Conclave ends Yeti. In the meantime, you are under our protection... Ah Dr. Cappelli, how do you fare this evening? Is that disturbing news from the Mortal realm?" He addresses you perhaps dismissing or at the very least ignoring Yeti's continued presence.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night- Thursday March 27, 1309

The Blue Mongoose - Piero de Luca

Stefano leads you through the correct path to avoid the worst of the mobs and soon enough you and he arrive at the Blue Mongoose, the place is practically deserted. The man at the bar looks up, "Holy Hell, customers, what can I get for you Signores'? A stiff drink with these dark nights I take it?"


Male Nosferatu 6th Generation; BP 28/30, xp saved: 0, spent 155

what happens in the warren...

Spoiler:
Onfroi looks at the glowing Simon incredulously and laughs. Just laughs. I am not guilty. You mistake me for someone who is less in love with living and more in love with misery. Open my mind? There are at least three powers of our kind I do not want my mind raped or erased by and I have already felt a power pressing upon me. You are my elder in the power of Cain's blood. You have been merciful to speak with me as you have and I have less chance of staking you with this arrow then ever I did. I do not think you intend to yield your unlife in this place and time any more then I want to. Stop the damned theatrics and tell me what we shall do now Simon? Be pragmatic and show me some semblance of a mind I might want to lead us or step aside and let others lead because I tell you that you may have saved a few slaughtered souls in public but the prince still slaughtered them non the less. For our sake as a clan Simon, that is why I am here. Not for some fool fairy tale and some useless bull s%+$. Hells balls Simon, after 1300 years I might believe I dipped my wick in the Doges daughter. Who the blazes could gain say me? I am no blind follower nor one to forge anothers path. I am the arrow in flight upon its own path.
Onfroi shakes his head then and says if you are tired of it all Simon I will stake you like I came to do. Fanaticism has no place leading our kind in any form. Its dangerous at best when you think your way is the only way to the truth. Don't feel sorry for an arrow on its path, instead know the arrow does as it was meant to do. Nothing more, and never less.


5th Generation Cappadocian | Bloodpool: 23/40 | Willpower: 8/8

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

The MasoleumLorenzo Cappelli

With a smirk, Lorenzo responds, "It is early in the evening, far to early to determine how I am faring this evening, but so far, outside of a panicked sibling, well."

Lorenzo nods in greeting and acknowledgement of Yeti's presence.

"Indeed the news does come from the mortal realm. It seems that the Pope has seen fit to excommunicate the entirety of Venice. Given my own feelings toward God and the Church, this would seem to be business as usual. I also acknowledge my beliefs are not shared by the majority either. This will lead to chaos in the streets, my own brother is already imploring me to pack up and leave the city. I do not believe this is necessary, but seek your advice, my sire."


Venice by Night - Thursday March 27, 1309

Greetings Inn Alleyway – Bagrat

DM:
DM my plan is to go after that mob and tell them that Christopher Dandolo claimed to have seen Michele Querini at "this"
house with the inkeeper.. So that (what ever faction) that mob belongs to comes to the house and create that distraction for Moses
Bagrat using a "different face" can be inside the mob making sure they stick around long enough by inflaming their spirits


Max Blood Pool/Current = 20/10

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Xing’s Hovel Haven – Xing Shi

per+aware: 6d10 ⇒ (8, 2, 4, 10, 1, 9) = 34
Xing sighs and slams her fist into the mortals head by the temple trying to knock him out.

dex+brawling: 7d10 ⇒ (7, 7, 6, 4, 7, 4, 5) = 40
Drawing a brain fart on damage but i think that's a decent amount of successes on the hit right?


Shadow's Status

Yes, that's a hit Xing, your damage would be Strength+1 extra die for success above 3 on the attack + Potence though you do not have any Potence. You can spend Blood to increase your Strength and then just feed off of him to get that blood back (though killing him is probably a bad idea).


Max Blood Pool/Current = 20/10

damage: 5d10 ⇒ (6, 9, 3, 6, 7) = 31
Dice on fire today!


Gangrel Blood Pool 13/10

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Durga Syn’s Haven – Luca Marano

Luca, still having a tiny seed of worry, nods anyway.

"We rely on your wisdom." He looks to Adria, looking to see her emotions.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

La Serenata NotturnaRanerius Banerius

The Mortals give a toast to your speech and all vow to stay and protect their favorite Inn through these dark times.

Francois looks at the Mortals in the Inn frowning, "Come my friends, let us retire upstairs to more private accommodations". He and Violetta stand up and head upstairs with Rafael and Bassanio in tow.

Rafael replies to you once you secure a private room, "Truly, if Helena cannot protect herself from rabble then she has no business leading us. Still, this many mortals enraged is one of the few true threats to us. That is why the Silence of the Blood is so primary to our continued existence. It is the most important of all the Traditions and why the Furores must be brought to heel..."

Francois does not take the bait on any of what Rafael says, "Why are you here? To offer something to me after the insults you have directed my way for the past several; nights?"

Rafael smiles, "No, I am here for the reason why we were all created to listen to and appreciate fine works of Art... Your Fledgling as I understand it, is quite the poet!"


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Nosferatu WarrenOnfroi the Bastard of Burgundy

What Happens in the Warren Stays in the Warren:
Simon sighs, "Very well Arrow. My goal for this Council is to ensure that our kind continue and that we limit the damage to the extent possible to the Kine.

Still, your lack of Faith disturbs me, I would rectify it..."

The soft white light becomes a bright glow enveloping you!

You blink and open your eyes. You stand on a hillside, cries of anguish echo around you. You recognize the location. Golgotha, you made a pilgrimage here when still Mortal. You look down and find yourself wearing poor monk's robes and worn sandals on your feet, which are worse for the wear.

As you look around you realize that this is no illusion. It is as if you have stepped into the memory of Simon, you do not know how you know but you know this is the case.

You turn and see a handful of soldiers nailing a man to a cross. It is still on the ground, the man stifles a cry. You are not very close, perhaps a hundred feet away. There is a small crowd here, smaller than you would expect for an execution of this type. The garb of those who nail him so is odd, something out of ancient Rome.

Finally they plant the crucifix and raise it between two men who were already hanging and suffering. The wind whips and dust clouds your vision, when you blink it away you can see clearly the face of a dark skinned man, not terribly dark but certainly a middle eastern man. His face though and his hair, their look is unmistakable... You stare at the man many consider the Son of God, Jesus of Nazareth and he is being crucified.

So uh, what do you do?


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

The MasoleumLorenzo Cappelli

Lord Benne chuckles, "Yes your brother is rather... excitable. Remind me when this Concave ends to teach you the powers that the Toreador use to calm such Mortals, I think you will fin it useful in your dealings with him. More subtle and by its nature less intrusive than Domination of the Mortal mind, he will be calmer of heart and yet retain his sharpness of mind and personality.

But, that is for a later time. For now let him know that so long as he stays within these walls he and we, will be perfectly safe. I wonder if anyone will even bring this up to the Price tonight. To be certain if he is in an irritable mood, we will know why.

Now, Yeti, continue with Lorenzo's lessons before we must attend Court. My task for you tonight Dr. is to discover why Mistress Fanchon did not attend the Conclave last night. Our alliance with Radek will be more secure if we know what his and thereby extension, our opponent is doing".


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night - Thursday March 27, 1309

Greetings Inn AlleywayBagrat

As you exit the alleyway, you see that the mob has chased, whoever it was they were chasing, farther away than you anticipated.

Do you want to attempt to catch up or simply go on your own to the Thesing residence?


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Xing’s Hovel HavenXing Shi

ST Shadow ONLY:
Soak 3d10 ⇒ (9, 7, 2) = 18

You strike him on the Temple but this man is not some Nobleman as he slips away from the worst of it and stands to tackle you!

Initiative - Xing - 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 - Mortal 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Round 1

The man attempts to tackle you to the floor. "Who are you, where am I?!" He roars. The man is likely disoriented as you journeyed with him for some time before Gottsdam possessed him.

He manages to pin you the ground! Unless you use a reflexive action to dodge but that would be your actin for the round as you do not possess Celerity OR you could split your dice pool to dodge and attack.

Your action!

ST Shadow ONLY:
Attack - Dexterity + Brawl DC 7 2d10 + 3d10 ⇒ (3, 3) + (4, 7, 7) = 24 Mortal has the HURT Condition -1 to dice pools.


Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Durga Syn’s HavenLuca Marano

Durga brings you both to the ground floor of the home and moves a carpet to reveal a trap door underneath. She opens the door and has you both slide down before she replaces the door and dives down herself.

The drop is only 10' so you and Adria land with ease despite the darkness. Durga's eyes light up with the Gangrel power of Protean, as you activate your powers you find yourself in a small dry tunnel that runs in two directions.

"Come, let us visit Vasatanesa. It seems she has discovered that something very interesting will be taking place tonight, two interesting things if the plans of a certain Methuselah are thwarted..."

I assume you follow?


Male Italian (Toreador) Bloodpool 25? out of 40
Storyteller Shadow wrote:

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

La Serenata NotturnaRanerius Banerius

The Mortals give a toast to your speech and all vow to stay and protect their favorite Inn through these dark times.

Francois looks at the Mortals in the Inn frowning, "Come my friends, let us retire upstairs to more private accommodations". He and Violetta stand up and head upstairs with Rafael and Bassanio in tow.

Rafael replies to you once you secure a private room, "Truly, if Helena cannot protect herself from rabble then she has no business leading us. Still, this many mortals enraged is one of the few true threats to us. That is why the Silence of the Blood is so primary to our continued existence. It is the most important of all the Traditions and why the Furores must be brought to heel..."

Francois does not take the bait on any of what Rafael says, "Why are you here? To offer something to me after the insults you have directed my way for the past several; nights?"

Rafael smiles, "No, I am here for the reason why we were all created to listen to and appreciate fine works of Art... Your Fledgling as I understand it, is quite the poet!"

The private room secured is spacious enough for all, yet not so much as to lose all sense of intimacy.

"I've no doubt Helena can handle anything but differing opinions," Wryly, "Forgive me, that was unkind of me."

At mention of his skill
"Someone boasts of me too much, I think," He says humbly, "I dabble. But who may I ask told you of my poetry in such glowing terms? " He has been scratching together some attempts since he heard of this, at least in his head, but he knows he is more a patron of the arts, than a practitioner. "I fear they set the bar higher than the reality."


Male Nosferatu 6th Generation; BP 28/30, xp saved: 0, spent 155

come with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination...

Spoiler:
Onfroi at first stands there gaping but then something is off.. Simon the fisherman was no monk, no one yet was. Onfroi gets angry now and attemps to return to himself. Let the arrow judge you, Simon the liar. The bible itself tells me you were a fisherman, not a monk! spend that one blood on str, spend a will to hit, target the heart
dex+archery: 11d10 ⇒ (3, 9, 5, 10, 6, 4, 9, 7, 4, 3, 8) = 68 on difficulty 10 minus 2 for auspex minus 2 for acute sight. Enough to hit...
Bow is str +3 damage: 7d10 ⇒ (4, 4, 4, 1, 6, 5, 2) = 26
spend a will here too, one point for potence auto. On use luck here amd reroll lol damage: 7d10 ⇒ (2, 7, 7, 9, 1, 9, 4) = 39 enough to stake if low stamina and no fortitude...
Celerity fire round two:
dex+arch: 11d10 ⇒ (4, 4, 6, 7, 10, 9, 2, 4, 3, 8, 4) = 61
damage: 7d10 ⇒ (6, 2, 8, 7, 3, 9, 4) = 39

And we see if two arrows can do it or no.


5th Generation Cappadocian | Bloodpool: 23/40 | Willpower: 8/8

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

The MasoleumLorenzo Cappelli

"As you see fit, Lord Benne." Lorenzo responds.

Heading back toward his chambers, Lorenzo asks Yeti to wait behind for a few moment so that he may calm Dominic.

Arriving back at his chambers, Lorenzo instructs his brother. "Dominic, we will remain here. Do not leave the masoleum, we are perfectly safe here. I will not hear any argument on the matter, is that understood?"


Female Vampire Tremere Courtesan

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Ca'Sagredo Hotel - Veronica Acqua

Sorry it took me this long to respond. And I can not open thread laws of the night spoiler Tab for some reason.

"So are we staying in tonight?"


Human

Venice by Night- Thursday March 27, 1309

The Blue Mongoose - Piero de Luca

"Si. I would be rather grateful! The city seems to have gone mad, and I'll be glad of a bottle of your finest. I may have some company; I have business this eve that, despite the chaos, will not wait."

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