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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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Male Ventrue 8 Generation 14/15 BP

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Capsali Residence - Franz Albert Capsali

"What happened...", Franz almost drops the bottle of wine, but regains his composure fast enough to catch it and place in on a nearby armoire instead.
Just what happened to him-
"Don't attent to him, fetch a Medicus. Fast!", Franz bellows in response to his servants exasperation.
Stepping closer, and pointing at Lintini's employee, he continue:"You, tell me what took place! Were you assaulted?", not waiting for an answer, Franz Alberts outstretched finger finds the person he had not met yet:"And you, who are you and what do you have to do with this."
It was one thing to give refuge to a business partner, but Franz preferred to know the identity of his guests. Especially if the person he did know was seriously hurt and bleeding on his armchair.
Even if Cristiano could hear me, there's no use talking - he must be in pain if the amount of blood is any indication...
Salubri | 6th Gen | BP 30/30 | WP 5/5

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Way of Kings Inn – Geoffroi de Clairvaux

Geoffroi nods

"So be it. My sins shall have to remain on my soul for the nonce."

He looks at Baldemar

"We shall get to the bottom of this, never fear"
Max Blood Pool/Current = 20/10

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

Xing's tension relaxes a bit as the 2 old ones hug it out hoping one doesn't have a stake ready to stab in the back... She turns back to Alejandro. "Where is the mortal now?" she looks around a bit trying to see if she can spot him.

per+aware: 6d10 ⇒ (8, 9, 4, 4, 5, 4) = 34

Her need for vitae starting to affect her thinking a little and disgusted by the thought of having to ask another for food but she does so anyhow "Do you have mortal vessels nearby I may feed on?"
Generation 8th Clan Assamite (Warrior caste) Blood 11/15; Will 5/7 Temp: Potency Point

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Al Ponte Mocenigo - Durdona Checheg

Storyteller Shadow:

Dex + Melee: 4d10 ⇒ (6, 6, 6, 7) = 25
Four successes?
There are two dots in each category so that means no extra damage rolls?
Male Italian (Toreador) Bloodpool 25? out of 40

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

As the Prince and Talisman declare peace, he does not bother to hide his relief, "A gesture as eloquent as it is wise." And he hopes it is so.

A nod of respect to Vitaliano da Riva as well.

The man bears noting for this. He has helped shift the tide. Though the Elders will likely never admit it openly.

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

He just stand there perplexe taking a few side look at the vampire standing next to him
Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Capsali Residence - Franz Albert Capsali

Your servant wrings his hands, "But my Lord, there are rioters in the streets!"

Lintini's employee shakes his head denying an attack, "Nay, he entered the Mongoose and was woozy. Then he collapsed and as we approached we saw... we saw..."

The other man finishes the sentence, "We saw him bleeding out of his eyes Signore'. Forgive me the intrusion Signore' Capsali, I am Piero de Luca, of the De Luca Trading Company. I was to meet with a contact of Cristiano's but the man did not show and obviously..."

Cristiano from behind his hands speaks, "Leave us, I would speak with Franz alone!"

Franz Albert Capsali Intelligence+Commerce DC 7:
You have heard of the De Luca Trading Company, it is the trading interest that handles private matters for Rodrigo Visconti of Pisa. This man and his family have strong influence indeed in that city state no doubt!
Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Way of Kings Inn – Geoffroi de Clairvaux

Sergei turns to you Geoffroi, "Yes but we'll need a strategy to do so.

I am here hunting for a specific Bloodsucker but have yet to find a trace of his presence here.

We know that on mainland there was a place where some of these creatures buried foul things to spring as traps on the unwary. We fought these creatures and luckily, only lost one man. However, the man who could have led us to his masters got away and has not been seen since.

I was hoping that Andrew and yourself Baldemar being left behind here would have uncovered something by now. Here we come to find out that your ability to focus on such an investigation was thwarted by having one of these creatures seek succor within your own walls!

I fear for the safety, and the memory of one Andrew the Hardy Lord of Moray in light of your plight..."

Brice speaks, "We also need to track down two of our agents left behind. The first, a Frenchman whose name is Francois, he does not utilize a last name. The other a Michael Santo who operates a substantial Gondola business, Barca De Fiume".

Wilhelm follows up, "We also need to get Claudio and his men what they need..."
Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Al Ponte Mocenigo - Durdona Checheg

Durdona:
Well, you need 10's for them to count twice. However, each success over 3 adds one more die to the damage pool. Let's assume that this is a standard blade you are using as Durdona has a 2 Strength and can therefore wield it - that blade's damage pool consists of your Strength Rating + 2 Dice (weapon damage) +1 any extra successes over 3 on the attack rolls. If you have Potence that can also effect weapon damage but as you have none, that is not anything to worry about just yet. Therefore, you would roll 2d10+2d1+1d10 on this particular damage roll. Everything over a 6 is a success. A 1 for damage rolls does not negate a success. As your Strength is not 4 or greater, 10's sadly do not count twice. Go ahead and roll that damage and we'll continue to walk through combat rounds and further options! Hope this is all helpful and no too wordy!

Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

---

Lasombra Table - Xing Shi

You see the Mortal who has the documents at the Tzimisce Table seated next to Vykos and standing next to Michele Querini.

Alejandro nods to you, "As the night winds down my dear, I do indeed have a place for you to quench your thirst".

---

Tzimisce Table - Finn Garrety & Michele Querini

Vykos' face is once again a placid mask.

---

Brujah Table - Veronica Acqua & Edwarde Ashedown

Criatas turns back to Veronica now that the danger has passed, "I'll need more specific promises than that..."

Leeland slaps Edwarde on the back, "See, even if there was danger they would have slain each other first giving us plenty of time to escape unscathed".

Dark Selina grins at Leeland, "Yes, but how many would seek to slay you in the commotion and blame it on the two ancients battling one another... besides all the Ventrue of course".

---

Gangrel Table - Luca Marano

Durga Syn turns to you Luca, "Do you know for certain that your Sire is no longer interested in the seat that Milov Petrankov currently appears to have under his sole control?"

---

Cappadocian Table - Lorenzo Cappelli

Lorenzo:
"I am unsure of what to make of this interaction, your thoughts my Childe?"

---

Toreador Table - Ranerius Bernerius

Ranerius:
"What is happening here and who is that standing next to Narses?" Your Sire asks telepathically.

---

Michele Querini:
You can see it on his face that Sadir knows exactly who is standing in the room right now!

---

Onfroi:
You surmise that Durga Syn will not be leaving until the votes for the night are tallied.

---

The two Cainites step away from one another, Helene takes the moment to compose herself and speak, "The Malkavian Neonates' she points at Vitaliano suggestion I think is a sound one. Certainly the entire Council could benefit from your wisdom ah.. Talisman. Should you lose the vote you would be forced out of the city and back to your service to the Warlock in Paris no? Then we would be eh... bereft of your insight. But an advisor to the Council would no doubt have a place in Venice would he not Prince Narses".

Before Narses or Talisman can respond to her statement, several Cainites enter Elysium all looking rather confused - Violetta, Francois Villon, Rafael de Corazon, and Bassanio Strozzi - with the final Cainite clearly aghast, Sadir of Clan Setite.

Before any of them can speak, Lanzo once more calls the room to order, "We are here tonight to select or elect depending on one's point of view, the member of my Clan, the Clan of Kings, who will represent the majority of Princes in the West if not the entire world, to this Inner Circle. Now that these three have arrived, it is time we begin! Though a handful of the delegates, for lack of a better term, have left or not shown, that is their problem not ours!"

Those Present in the Room - Perception + Alertness DC 8:
It occurs to you as you watch the room long enough that Talisman's appearance as Beshter/Michael is exactly the same likeness as the two statues that grace either side of Narses seat on the dais!
5th Generation Cappadocian | Bloodpool: 29/40 | Willpower: 8/8

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

Cappadocian Table - Lorenzo Cappelli

Lord Benne:
Apparently Prince Narses believes what he has been told, or is at least going along with it until he can come up with some sort of counter measure. Obviously this bears careful observation before making any sort of move. Perhaps it would be wise to speak with Brexiano about this situation. His station may provide us with an inkling of how the Prince chooses to act.
5th Generation Setite| Bloodpool 40/19|

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

I will keep an eye on Sadir as to get his attention.

Perception + Alertness DC8

3d10 + 2d10 ⇒ (3, 1, 6) + (1, 7) = 18
Female Vampire Tremere Courtesan

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

Veronica nods, "Well of course I think I can promise our aid if a usurper raises in your ranks and seek to take your position...other than that..." she gives him a little smile, "What do you need?"

Salubri | 6th Gen | BP 30/30 | WP 5/5

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Way of Kings Inn – Geoffroi de Clairvaux

Geoffroi nods, looking grim

"If things are as you say, and if these things have the power to cloud men's minds, then we face the very knights of Satan"

By any chance does Geoffroi know any of the names mentioned?
Max Blood Pool/Current = 20/10

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

Xing glares in Michele Querini direction noticing the mortal next to him.

dark thoughts:
He's been a thorn in my side since the beginning... Perhaps if he had an accident some time he would no longer be an issue...

Her attention turns back to her grand sire. "I would be most appreciative and then we get this whole matter over with."
Clan Malkavian Blood Pool 19/30

Perception+Alertness DC8: 3d10 + 2d10 ⇒ (4, 2, 5) + (6, 8) = 25

Vitaliano simply smiles as at least one of the elders speak up in recognition of his thoughts. He had done his part to sew the seeds of dissonance and even show that despite his youth in second life...he was a politician to be reckoned with and even perhaps consulted.

He stepped back from his spot in the limelight and took his seat at the Malkavian table. With the room being swept into voting time, he had very little else he could do to sway or adjust things the way he wished things to go.
5th Generation Cappadocian | Bloodpool: 29/40 | Willpower: 8/8

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

Cappadocian Table - Lorenzo Cappelli

Perception (Discerning) + Alertness Diff 8: 7d10 ⇒ (2, 10, 4, 6, 3, 1, 2) = 28 - 1 success, let's hear it for specialties!

Lord Benne:
Either the blood he has drank is so potent it changes his form or his mastery of Obfuscate is truly impressive.
Male Ventrue 8 Generation 14/15 BP

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Capsali Residence - Franz Albert Capsali

Intelligence Alone, DC 8: 2d10 ⇒ (2, 10) = 12 Or with Finance, extra dice, DC 7 across the board: 2d10 ⇒ (10, 6) = 16
There is no "Commerce" in the Skill list for the game(page one discussion or PM you sent). I found out that it usually is a Skill in Dark Ages, but the closest thing in this game seems to be Finance which is a Knowledge and is part of the modern setting(and usually does not exist in dark ages - templar world bank or not) - it made no difference here but was wondering if thats what you meant, or if I missed something/did creation based on wrong information.

Franz barely manages to contain his anger when his underling refuses to carry out an order...in front of guests, no less.

But his attention quickly shifts again when the unknown man introduces himself. Franz rises an eyebrow as his mind quickly skims over what he knew of the 'de Luca's.
And before he had formulated an response, Cristiano spoke up.

Grabbing the bottle he placed on the armoire a moment before, he held it out to his servant, while addressing Piero de Luca:"I am pleased to make your aquaintance, but I fear I am less pleased over the circumstances. Forgive my tone just before, but the situation seemed to call for action, and one can't make a good decision without the needed facts. Please be my guest, my employee will escort you to the dining room and look to your needs. I will join you for a glass once the situation allows."

Waiting until both servants and De Luca have left the study, Franz closes the heavy door behind them, then sits in the chair on the other side of the small table:"Cristiano, we are alone. What happened. Looters be damned, I'll get you to a Medicus myself if needed - but if it was that bad, you would not have come here first...so do tell, why ARE you here, and not with a dottore?"
Generation 8th Clan Assamite (Warrior caste) Blood 11/15; Will 5/7 Temp: Potency Point

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Al Ponte Mocenigo - Durdona Checheg

Storyteller:

Not too wordy at all. It's helping.
Damage: 2d10 + 2d10 + 1d10 ⇒ (7, 4) + (5, 6) + (4) = 26
2 Sucesses
Male Italian (Toreador) Bloodpool 25? out of 40

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

----

Toreador Table - Ranerius Bernerius

Ranerius tries not to show too obvious a tilt of his head...

Spoiler:

Sire, I was worried you might miss things entirely. He calls himself Talisman, Sebastian's shell... and claiming to have the soul of Michael...once known as Besther. By this he attempted to claim leadership of the clan... fortunately, we may have an out even if it is not to everyone's liking.... he explains everything and all hastily but as precisely as he can.

Not sure I remember it all correctly name wise but hopefully my Toreador will ;)
Male Nosferatu 6th Generation; BP 28/30, xp saved: 0, spent 155

Onfroi finds a place of observation and vanishes from view

obf+stealth: 8d10 ⇒ (2, 7, 2, 6, 1, 10, 4, 8) = 40
Gangrel Blood Pool 13/10

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

Gangrel Table

Luca glances to Durga Syn.

"From what I remember, he was very clear that Gangrel do not 'participate' in these sorts of matters. Would the clan care for this seat?"
Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

---

Brujah Table - Veronica Acqua & Edwarde Ashedown

Criatas places his hand on Veronica's hand, "Come with me after the vote and we can speak further..."

---

Capadocian Table

Lorenzo Cappelli:
"Indeed. However, notice that Brexiano and most of Narses Brood is not present. A coincidence or something more? Very observant my Childe, yes, I looked to those statues the moment that this creature announced his "true" identity.

Do not forget, this creature is also rumored to have drunk the blood of a Tzimisce Elder, that may not be an illusion. That very fact may explain Vykos' comments..."

---

Gangrel Table - Luca Marano

Durga Syn shrugs and leans into your ear whispering, "For some reason, Petrankov has taken the seat so it seems he either has interest or someone has given him another reason to be here..."

If Petrankov or his Childe Cantor are listening to your conversation from across the table, they do not react. Adria simply continues to observe.

---

Lasombra Table - Xing Shi

Alejandro nods back to you, "Indeed. We will need to wait for the votes to be tallied. Then the place will clear and we can make the exchange without prying eyes..."

He pauses and his eyes sweep the room, "Have you any idea where the rest of our Clansmen have gotten off to? It would seem that this is an occasion is a momentous one with the return of a powerful Methuselah who has allied himself with our Progenitor no less!"

---

Malkavian Table - Vitaliano da Riva

Vitaliao's Elders also take seats at the table accompanied by Gregorius who looks at Narses and Talisman bewildered in that what he sought appears to have been cast aside...

Antoine leans in to speak with you, "You have shown great promise my Childe, when the time comes to vote, it is you who will cast the Ventrue vote. Let them see you as the powerful force you have become and they shall vote not just for me against Lutz but for you and your continued presence in and around this Council..."

---

Onfroi:
You observe from the shadows. If you wish to follow anyone as they break into smaller groups, let me know.

---

Toreador Table - Ranerius Bernerius

The Toreador Anacillae make their way to the table both clearly wanting to ask further questions but remaining silent as Narses speaks...

Ranerius:
"It seems that we have our vote for the Malkavians clear for us then. Perhaps the Tremere's magic will raise this creatures ire or reveal it to be something other than what it claims to be".

---

Tzimisce Table - Michele Querini & Finn

Sadir begins to walk towards you but has his eyes only on Talisman.

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Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

"Indeed Lanzo, it is past time for the vote to take place. Talisman would you take a seat at the Toreador Table for the moment? After the tallies are taken, Durga Syn will announce who is the victor in this Contest.

I had hoped to begin yet another theological discussion for the Fledglings among us but between the disappearance of Brexiano and the... events of this evening, we shall table that until the 'morrow.

Durga Syn, if you would please make your way upstairs alone. Each delegate shall approach on foot and make their preference known. Any who are caught spying on these interactions shall be staked to the roof of this Elysium to meet the sun.

Clan Assamite shall have the first vote and the Clan delegates shall follow in alphabetical order by name alphabetical order.

Do not forget who the possible choices are:

Mithras Lord of Avalon, Lady Jadviga Almanov, Hardestadt the Elder, and Prince Alexander".
Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

Sadir collects Michele and heads to the Setite Table his eyes wide with what appears to be, emotion.

Talisman takes his seat at the Toreador Table and smiles at Rafael and Francois who both look at his with equal measures of mistrust and outright contempt.

Durga Syn removes her hand from Luca's and heads up the stairs as bid by Prince Narses. Once she is up and presumably settled, Lord Bajazet climbs the stairs to deliver his vote.

He is followed by Criatas and then by Dark Selena.

Each one re-takes their seat once completed with their task.

Robin turns to Edwarde speaking quite loud enough to be heard despite the discussion at each table, "Go ahead up my Childe, vote for whichever clown intrigues you the most".
Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Way of Kings Inn – Geoffroi de Clairvaux

Sergei nods to Geoffroi, "Indeed, that is what I have been saying for some time".

Baldemar clears his throat, "Considering the chaos of the city Volkov, do you think you've room to spare for myself and Geoffroi for the night?"

Sergei shakes his head indicating that he indeed does.

Beldemar then seizes on a thought, "Know you any members of the Knights Templar here in the city?"

Brice responds, "I believe that Andrew indicated that there was one indeed present within the city..."

None but Claudio who was the Knight you met outside camping with Sergei before your entrance to the city proper.
Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Capsali Residence - Franz Albert Capsali

Sorry I meant Finance! Venice is on teh cutting edge of the financial world at this time so that is why I transitioned to Finance from Commerce.

Cristiano removes his hands from his face, you see the source of his blood, it comes from his very eyes!

"I came here tonight as I had nowhere else to turn. The creature I could have turned to I just destroyed leaving me alone but for one other and he is in a place to which I cannot travel for some time, if ever, again within this city.

My family will consider me weak for lamenting what has happened so all I have left my friend... is you".

He continues to weep and looks incredibly pale.
Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Al Ponte Mocenigo - Durdona Checheg

Durdona:
OK! Now the recipient of the attack gets to make a "Soak" roll to attempt to absorb the damage. Generally I'd roll this behind the "screen" but as we are doing a tutorial I'll allow you to peer behind the screen for this combat :-). Soak consists of Stamina+Armor+Fortitude the DC is 6 unless changed by a specific power or circumstance. The Now Grappled Invisible Figure Soak - Stamina + Fortitude 4d10 + 2d10 ⇒ (10, 7, 10, 5) + (8, 8) = 48. Of course I got a phenomenal roll and your attack has no effect.

Durdona attacks the outline of the only figure she can see but the figure appears the backhand the sword away from themselves with seemingly little effort.

El Cid appears once more and drives the bade through Guadulupe three more times, she ceases to move, "I told you to stay down fool. Perhaps the Cappadocian will show mercy on you".

The torch wielding figure again attacks Brexiano with the torch and he squeals in agony. His Tentacles whip around in the hall and attempt to grab at the torch succeeding in knocking it away but at the same time setting fire to the hallway itself!

Meanwhile, the figure still grappled is smashed into the ceiling, hard!

It seems the only ally you have left is Brexiano in his shadowy form as the others have either fallen or been somehow drawn away!

El Cid turns to you once more, "Is it your turn my dear or shall you do the sensible thing and flee all this death and madness?"

Round 3 - Durdona GO!
Male Ventrue 8 Generation 14/15 BP

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Capsali Residence - Franz Albert Capsali

He continues to weep and looks incredibly pale.

"You don't look so well, Cristiano. And you speak incoherently. Start from the beginning...I'll fetch you some water, you lost too much blood, you need to drink something."
Those eyes look creepy.
Not wanting to look at the bleeding eyes of his friend longer than necessary, Franz gets back up again, fetching a cup from the armoire and filling it with water from the bowl his servant had brought meaning to tend to Cristiano, then left here when he departed with the other guests.
It was fresh water all the same, it would serve well enough.
Once the cup is filled, he returns to his friend and offers it to him, kneeling down before the seat to get a closer look. (Just not sure if I get to do so uninterrupted)
Male Italian (Toreador) Bloodpool 25? out of 40

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

At his sire's mention of it being clear, he raises a brow.

His part is done it would appear, as the voting begins, and yet.

Sadir collects Michele and heads to the Setite Table his eyes wide with what appears to be, emotion.

Talisman takes his seat at the Toreador Table and smiles at Rafael and Francois who both look at his with equal measures of mistrust and outright contempt.

Ranerius on the other hand treats the man with respect, but the respect of a guest, "Be welcome, honored guest of Clan Toreador." He says softly with a nod.

Generation 8th Clan Assamite (Warrior caste) Blood 11/15; Will 5/7 Temp: Potency Point

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Al Ponte Mocenigo - Durdona Checheg

Durdona notices the fire in the hallway. She feels an overwhelming fear of the fire, and attempts to move in a way that puts El Cid between her and the fire.

"I'm afraid I cannot flee. I made an agreement, and I mean to keep it." she keeps her eyes on El Cid, and attempts to attack him hoping to draw his attention in two directions. Finally I get to fight him. I hope Brexiano can assist in some way.

Attacks:

Dex + Melee: 2d10 + 2d10 ⇒ (2, 2) + (2, 9) = 15 Once Success
Damage: 2d10 + 2d10 ⇒ (3, 4) + (3, 7) = 17 One Success?
I think I'm about to die, or get slapped down really hard.
Male Ventrue 8 Generation 14/15 BP

Durdona, GM:
Unless, of course, he fails his check against Rötschreck ;) - that aside: You are 8th Generation with an rather full Blood Pool. I'll just contribute to the tutorial side here: You are allowed to spend vitae(blood points) on increasing your physical attributes. With Generation 8, you could spend up to 3 points per round on that. So you could, for example, pump up your Dexterity to 5...giving you 3 more rolls on the attack, and 3 more on an Athletics roll to Dodge-
If it's a situation where your unlife might depend on it, it's better to walk away hungry but 'alive', rather than die with a full blood pool.
Maybe Storyteller meant to bring that up during the tutorial, but I think it could be valuable to know, right now ;)
Storyteller Shadow wrote:

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

edwarde approaches the Prince to cast his vote.

"My lord I may be new to this form of life, but it seems to me that like in mortal politics we are best served by one who is present and committed rather than a distant figure who cannot react with speed. Thus my vote is for Lady Jadviga Almanov."
Female Vampire Tremere Courtesan

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

"Of course my Lord."She will curtsey and head back to the her table.
Male Nosferatu 6th Generation; BP 28/30, xp saved: 0, spent 155

Onfroi is outside building waiting for a boat with Durga Syn to come past a safe distance so none might notice even his invisible entry. If something interesting passes etc just let me know

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

Narses' mouth twitches with amusement, "Duly noted Fledgling. For the vote to count, you must deliver it upstairs to Durga Syn".
Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

---

Brujah Table - Edwarde

After Edwarde heads upstairs and returns with all of the Ventrue BUT Lady Jadviga staring daggers at him. Robin smiles at Edwarde, "Good choice".

---

Tremere Table - Veronica

Lord Criatas shakes his head and steps towards the Tremere table and nods to Veronica and Mistress Fanchon, "Come my Ladies, let us talk, I have done what needed to be done here in Elysium tonight".

---

Gangrel Table - Luca

Adria turns to you, "I guess we should wait for her to come back?"

Cantor looks at his Sire who is staring at Michael the Patriarch, "Sire?"

Petrankov growls and stands up heading towards the Toreador Table...

---

Onfroi:
You see Criatas and Mistress Fanchon along with her new Childe leaving just as Lord Jurgen von Vurden and his Seneschal are about to step off of a Gondola.

---

Cappadocian Table - Lorenzo

Lord Benne turns to Lorenzo, "Dr. Cappelli, cast the Cappadocian vote".

---

Setite Table - Michele

Sadir appears shaken, "We shall speak later about what has taken place my Childe".

Malkavian Table - Vitaliano

Your Sire shrugs, "Well if all the Elders are letting their younglings vote should I let you vote too?"

Lutz grins and responds, "I'll vote for both of us Sire!"

Gregorius still broods.

---

Toreador Table - Ranerius

Michael nods back to Ranerius, "An interesting welcome for one who shares your same blood. Quite tactful unlike your Elders though I understand their disappointment, they thought it was their time".

Before any can respond to Michael's response the Gangrel Milov Petrankov approaches, "We need to speak to one another Talisman".

Michael smiles at Petrankov, "Do we?"

The Gangrel practically growls and his eyes light red with fire, "We most certainly do".

Michael sighs and remains silent. It is clear to all at the table, a psychic conversation has begun to unfold.

---

Xing, I take it you are staying silent until such time as you can approach Bagrat? Bagrat, I assume you too are waiting unless you want to speak with Vykos further.

---
Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Capsali Residence - Franz Albert Capsali

Cristiano pushes the cup away and sits up on the couch.

"I'll not be able to drink that my friend, trust in me that I have had my fill of liquids this evening and for that you should be thankful. I struggle now with whether to continue my existence. The memories flood me... the guilt overwhelms me. I did not know... I did not know..."
Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Al Ponte Mocenigo - Durdona Checheg

Durdona & Franz:
Indeed, the tutorial next was to turn in this direction! Franz here is on point with respect to spending blood to increase your physical stats. Let's assume that you mark off 3 blood to increase your attack this round. Go ahead and mark off the blood and I'll roll those dice for you here.

He is also on point with the fire about to start in the hallway. This round, it is small enough that neither of you will need to roll Rötschreck, yet. Rötschreck or the Red Fear, is a state of blind fear experienced by a Cainite that failed a Courage roll against an attack by, or even the sight of, Fire or Sunlight - which are among the few sources of injury that can destroy a vampire. A few supernatural powers also can provoke such a condition in a vampire.

Durdona - Bonus Dice - 3d10 ⇒ (9, 7, 2) = 18.

The Fledgling's sword strikes El Cid.

ST Shadow ONLY:
El Cid Soak - 6d10 + 1d10 ⇒ (4, 9, 10, 8, 9, 3) + (10) = 53

But he is able to block it with just his bared arm!

Brexiano's shadowy body slides up through the cracks in the ceiling.

"Ah Childe but our time is done now, the fire shall cleanse us all if we remain. Brexiano you can run but you'll not hide from me this night".

El Cid leaps up and over you from a stand still position and he lands down the stairs running so fast you can hardly see him!

The Cainite wielding the torch also flees down the stairs albeit not as quickly as El Cid.

Now, make a Courage roll DC 7 as the fire in the hall begins to spread. The Cainite still wrapped up by the Tentacles and the body of the Lasombra that El Cid brought down also remain in the hall.
Male Italian (Toreador) Bloodpool 25? out of 40
Storyteller Shadow wrote:

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

---

Toreador Table - Ranerius

Michael nods back to Ranerius, "An interesting welcome for one who shares your same blood. Quite tactful unlike your Elders though I understand their disappointment, they thought it was their time".

Before any can respond to Michael's response the Gangrel Milov Petrankov approaches, "We need to speak to one another Talisman".

Michael smiles at Petrankov, "Do we?"

The Gangrel practically growls and his eyes light red with fire, "We most certainly do".

Michael sighs and remains silent. It is clear to all at the table, a psychic conversation has begun to unfold.

---

Ranerius is tempted to remind Talisman/Michael that what clan he is 'of' is still very much in doubt. An advisor to many clans, yes, speaking for one when one has the blood of many? No, focus is..lost.

Instead, seeing a psychic conversation unfold, he turns his gaze to Francois and thinks very hard

Francois:
And you, sire? While Talisman is distracted, I hope. Will you give no further comment as to this ? Am I being too bold in asserting him recognized as a guest only until his true nature be determined down to the very blood? Am I a fool for thinking you still have a chance?
Male Nosferatu 6th Generation; BP 28/30, xp saved: 0, spent 155

Onfroi lets all of these kindred pass as despite his extra time his desire to speak to any of them is low right now and not of merit. He has little to offer these fish in bait...
Male Ventrue 8 Generation 14/15 BP

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Capsali Residence - Franz Albert Capsali

"Friend, why would you struggle over your continued existance. What memories and guilt could do that to you? No matter what you did, if you did not know better, you should not torture yourself so. The lord tests you, as he tests all of us, and you may feel lost in the darkness, but there is always a way. The light of dawn always comes...there is no unending night! Do tell me what worries you so, so that we may think on it together and find a way out of that darkness consuming you."
5th Generation Cappadocian | Bloodpool: 29/40 | Willpower: 8/8

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

Cappadocian Table - Lorenzo

"As you wish, my Sire." Lorenzo says as he strides toward to the stairs to present the vote to Durga Syn.

Arriving to cast the vote, Lorenzo calmly addresses the elder Ravnos. "Clan Cappadocian places its faith in matters of this council concerning Clan Ventrue in the capable hands of Lord Mithras of Avalon."
Max Blood Pool/Current = 20/10

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Lasombra Table

Xing shakes her head.
"I have no idea where anyone is...

Xing wants nothing to do with Vykos right now. *grin*
Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

---

Toreador Table - Ranerius

Ranerius:
"There is still a chance but the presence of this creature creates substantial difficulty. It is best if you are pleasant to him while I am unpleasant. One of us must be able to have a relationship with it if it does win..."

---

Lasombra Table - Xing

Alejandro appears to be a bit agitated as none of the other Lasombra show up, even now.

---

Lorenzo:
Durga Syn smiles and nods but does not respond, she writes nothing down not does she respond when your vote is given. You feel a welcoming warmth from her but sense her desire to move through the process quickly...

As Lorenzo makes his way back down the stairs, Prince Narses call upon Clan Gangrel. Petrankov does not even glance away from his conversation with Talisman, his Childe stands and heads up the stairs with little hesitation.

Narses himself stands and heads up the stairs, presumably to place the vote for his own Clan. As Narses takes his seat, he calls out for Clan Malkavian to cast. Antoine shrugs and looks at Vitaliano, "Well now I have to let you vote, all the other Elders are doing it..."
Shadow's Status

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Capsali Residence - Franz Albert Capsali

"If there are any bright lights left in this wretched place, I have snuffed one of the few of them out, my own greed led to this! I am a Monster and I slew a Saint...."

He lets his head sink once more to his hands.
Male Ventrue 8 Generation 14/15 BP

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Capsali Residence - Franz Albert Capsali

"Well, if it was a Saint, maybe God simply wanted them back by their side, and used you to accomplish the deed."
So he murdered someone? Is that it? Why the bleeding eyes, though...no matter, think straight, important things first: "Has someone seen you? And how can I help you? There must have been a reason you came!"
Ha, a Monster. Attila was a Monster. Dschingis was a Monster. You, dear friend, are no worse than almost half the people in italy, it would seem.
Clan Malkavian Blood Pool 19/30

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

Vitaliano tapped his fingers on their table. He sighed a bit, his Elder had given him quite the boon only to have the others add their childe's votes to the mix. But, alas while most of his plotting had been dashed today...he had done a bit of good to establish himself as a competent mind despite his blood.

When it came to the Malkavian's turn to vote, he stood up first and made his way up to Durga Syn "Clan Malkavian offers their confidence in Prince Alexander." he said simply before moving back to his chair to watch the rest of the proceedings till the votes were tallied. He doubted anymore outbursts or outrages would happen till after the voting was done.

Then...he assumed talks would once again begin to call to order about Talisman.
Generation 8th Clan Assamite (Warrior caste) Blood 11/15; Will 5/7 Temp: Potency Point

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Al Ponte Mocenigo - Durdona Checheg

Courage: 4d10 ⇒ (2, 9, 3, 10) = 24

Shadow:
Is the body between me and the fire? Can I tell if they are beyond help?

Durdona manages to push back this new uncontrollable fear that overcomes her of fire. She looks to the ally on the floor, and looks at the stairs not sure what she wants to do.
Male Italian (Toreador) Bloodpool 25? out of 40

Venice by Night – Thursday March 27, 1309

Prince Narses Court

Onfroi, Finn, Lorenzo, Edwarde, Veronica, Luca, Michele, Ranerius, Xing, & Vitaliano

---

Toreador Table - Ranerius

His Sire:
I will try, sire. But I fear he already knows I doubt his very claim to Toreador hood. Sire, it may come to a point where to save the Clan we may have to throw our earned votes behind Rafiel or even Helena in order to defeat Talisman. A last ditch desperate move. Out of the two, I'd suggest Rafiel. He will be more grateful, Helene would just see it as her due. He is not sure how that will go over, Unless you can convince them to rally behind you.
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