"Your terms are fair, Prince of Venice." Maria bows again.
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
Another Cainite (Valdemar) motions for you to return to your table Maria and he stands taking a position before the Prince facing the assembly, "The vote for Clan Brujah shall be taken this night. Is there any other business to be attended to before the assembled Brujah make their final statements?"
At the far end of the room by the door a Cainite appears from thin air, "I have something to say".
Valdemar nods, "The use of powers is forbidden in Elysium Ferdinand".
The Nosferatu, and with his hideous visage he clearly is one, shrugs, "The Prince shall afford me latitude I am sure as my breach harmed no one.
We of Clan Nosferatu believe that the vote for Leadership of our Clan must be postponed until Simon is located or another is able to be presented as a foil to Petradon".
Valdemar raises his eyebrows, "That vote is not until tomorrow Ferdinand, why would you raise this issue now?"
Ferdinand replies, "Tomorrow will be too late"
Lanzo stands, "When the Assamite challenger slipped from the city no one cried foul. Why is it our business to step in for your Clan?"
Ferdinand scowls, "We would at least have a choice of representatives, Simon and Petradon speak for Nosferatu each in their on way, a vote without one is a lost voice for many of the voiceless".
Lanzo chuckles, "Feel free to step in as a challenger or take leave of this place Nosferatu. We have business to conduct this night".
Maria obeys and returns to the Brujah table.
She gives her sire a very bewildered look when the horrifically ugly vampire suddenly appears out of thin air.
Who is he? What is he? What's all this about Nosferatu and Assamite?
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Palazzo Abadessa -
Luca follows after Adria, hoping a new meeting with Durga Syn would be more enlightening than the muddled mess he was in lately.
Greeting her politely, he readies himself to hopefully receive more of her aid.
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
the Streets of Venice –
Baldemar breathes in deeply, "You know there is a landholding for these Giovanni here in Venice..."
“Would it be wise to confront them? Perhaps we should tell Volkov and his men the Giovanni are involved in this. Unless they already know”
Venice by Night – Saturday, March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
Not really my style but I owe Simon at least this much... Lorenzo thinks to himself as he stands.
"In the absence of my Sire, I would speak for Clan Cappadocian." Lorenzo begins.
"It would seem Ferdinand has a legitimate concern, given the absence of his Sire. " Lorenzo continues. "Without Simon, who has disappeared under mysterious circumstances at best - just before a vote none-the-less, I believe his concerns should be addressed."
"Mind you, this is not an accusation but merely an observation, no one stands to gain more from Simon's disappearance than Petrodon and his backers. It is a bad precedent for the actions of this Council if the vote is to occur without further investigation or at least a replacement for Simon." Lorenzo says.
"I do agree with Lord Lanzo on one point though, perhaps Ferdinand would be a suitable replacement for his Sire in this circumstance."
Having said his peace, Lorenzo sits back in his chair at the Cappodocian table, thinking That was uncomfortable as hell...
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
the Streets of Venice - Vitaliano da Riva
Vitaliano puffed up a bit at what conceived as an insult. He pursed his lips a bit and stared at the man "I am Vitaliano da Riva. I am of clan Malkavian, but before that and even still I am one of the suppliers of safely delivered blood for those who cannot afford to be seen gathering their own." he said quietly.
He stared at him "I take the notion that you consider me to be trouble given how well the relations between myself and his clan have been for some time now. I genuinely worry for their safety in these troubled nights." he said with some veiled anger.
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Outside the Querini Household - Michele Querini
Turning around to meet his gaze, “What aid so you seek for House Querini?”
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
Durdona continues to stand before the assembly has she has been asked to. She gives the young woman who introduced herself to the Prince a small smile. That was me not to long ago. She didn't make a fuss. She must have chosen this life. Unlike me.
She starts when the creature appears out of thin air, but manages to not step back in fright. Interesting. I wonder how this will be handled. It makes sense that if there is to be a vote. There should be at least two candidates to choose from.
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Palazzo Abadessa -
Durga Syn bids you both to sit, while the other, Vasatanesa, closes the door.
"Tell me Children, have you heeded Durga Syn's advice and avoided entangling yourselves with the Cainite politics that swirl about this city?"
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
Criatas smiles, "Worry not my Childe, this does not concern us directly, I shall explain more of the Clans this night. I have pushed yo too far into the Night too soon but I shall remain here to guide you through it".
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
the Streets of Venice –
"Volkov cannot be involved until the weapons are safely delivered to our Christian Brothers, too much depends upon it. Still, I hate to sit idle while we know creatures of the night lurk..."
Suddenly a figure drops to the streets near you Baldemar draws steel, the figure places a hand up as if to ward a strike. In a gravelly voice the figure who is masked, speaks, "I am Il Corvo, I apologize if I have startled you, I am a friend of Alessandro's, he bade me seek you out. It seems I have found you faster than I anticipated".
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
Lanzo turns to Lorenzo with a grimace and a sigh, "If that is what it takes to move to the Brujah vote without further delay I shall second the motion".
Petrdaon stands and clears his throat, "In light of the developments surrounding Simon, I agree, this is the easiest solution at least until Simon can be located. However, the vote should still take place tomorrow night, Ferdinand can stand in the stead of his Sire, as have other proxies for those not in actual attendance".
Ferdinand seems a bit taken aback, "Well while this is ah... well..."
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
the Streets of Venice -
The "man's" demeanor instantly changes, "Malkavian? Well, that changes everything!
Who is your Sire Vitaliano da Riva?"
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Outside the Querini Household -
"Manpower, we seek to bring this corrupt Doge from office by force if necessary. From what House or Merchant faction do you hail?"
Maria nods at her sire. "Thank you."
She keeps breathing, despite the fact that she doesn't need to anymore.
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
the Streets of Venice - Vitaliano da Riva
Vitaliano raised a brow a bit at how things seem to be changing. He wasn't sure if what the man had just said was a good thing or not but he shook his head "Perhaps, we should discuss any further...information somewhere more private with less chance of being overheard." he said not liking the idea of speaking of such things out in the open.
Outside the Querini Household - Michele Querini
“ That is not important at the moment but I will see what can be done with either men or money.”
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Palazzo Abadessa -
Lucca gives her a solemn look, and averts his eyes.
"It was much easier when refusing politics did not run with the risk of my head being ripped off."
Ranerius remembers that among other things, he must present his idea to the Prince, but clearly others are eager to get to the vote, so he stands, "My Prince, if it is no trouble? May I request an audience after vote for the Brujah is settled for tonight? I have a suggestion I think that will be a balm to your troubled domain to propose after. It is my hope that it will meet your approval."
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
the Streets of Venice –
"I am Il Corvo, I apologize if I have startled you, I am a friend of Alessandro's, he bade me seek you out. It seems I have found you faster than I anticipated".
Geoffroi draws his blade and holds it at the teady
“You will forgive us if we are a bit nervous. You say you are from Alessandro?”
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
Clearly, this current situation required knowledge of the present actors, some knowledge about the absent ones, and about the political implications that resulted from it. Lanzo had been quick to pick up on it, and Franz opted for silently watching.
Blind support like some lapdog was out of the question, and so was getting involved in a topic he knew nothing about when his Sire was perfectly capable of dealing with it.
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
the Streets of Venice to Somewhere? -
The man cocks his head, "Yeah ok sure a good point I guess".
He turns to the building and makes a few gestures and suddenly a doorway appears where there was not one before, "After you Vitaliano da Riva".
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Outside the Querini Household -
The man smiles grimly you se his body shudder with excitement, "When can you let us know and how will you tell us? A confrontation is imminent".
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Palazzo Abadessa -
Durga Syn clucks her tongue, "Come now, the same risks were run as a Mortal. Tell Durga Syn what has happened and perhaps I can aid you in finding a way back out".
Adria scowls, "It is not so easy Grandmother, Luca is right, these beings are dangerous unlike any Mortal I have ever known!"
"They use your fear against you. Tell me".
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
the Streets of Venice –
Il Corvo holds up his hands, "Be at Peace. I am a friend and friends with Alessandro".
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
Lanzo grins, "Excellent, Ferdinand is the proxy for Simon then".
Valdemar points to the Nosferatu table where Petradon sits serenely, "Sit that we get this newest vote underway".
Valdemar turns to Ranerius, "See me and I shall discuss what you propose with the Prince after I measure its value. Now then, letting the voting beg... Wait, where is Durga Syn?"
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Outside the Querini Household - Michele Querini
“Imminent? Tell me more so I can assign priority to this. “
Attempt to get some blood off the possible hunter...
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Outside the Querini Household -
"No later than three days from this moment my Lord".
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Venice City Streets -
Knights and their damned armor, you have to reach and and attempt to kiss the man in so doing you scrape just below his chin. He snarls and steps back, "Woman, I told you I am not interested in your wares! Get off the street or I shall drag you to a local church and lock you in a confessional, do not let me see you again this night".
He begins to stalk off.
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
Lanzo grins, "Excellent, Ferdinand is the proxy for Simon then".
Valdemar points to the Nosferatu table where Petradon sits serenely, "Sit that we get this newest vote underway".
Valdemar turns to Ranerius, "See me and I shall discuss what you propose with the Prince after I measure its value. Now then, letting the voting beg... Wait, where is Durga Syn?"
He inclines his his head, "My thanks."
And wonders, where indeed?
Maria remains quiet in her seat, her expression of confusion only becoming even clearer with time.
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
Hearing of the old Ravnos woman's absence, Lorenzo's eyes widen.
First Brexiano and Simon, and now Durga Syn has gone missing? What sort of plot is at hand here? Surely the Volkovs are not strong enough to take down three as strong as those...
When Renerius steps out of the fray in the front Onfroi will leave his table and motion him aside and speak to him privately.
Renerius, I am interested in seeing your business here flourish and am willing to invest politically and as protection so that I may be your partner and have a place to stay and a man to watch my back through the long night. What do you say?
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Outside the Querini Household - Michele Querini
“Then I must act quickly. I will take my leave.”
Will head to court taking care I am not followed
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
Durdona not given leave to move from her position near the throne. Durga Syn is missing? That can't be a good development.
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
the Streets of Venice to Somewhere? - Vitaliano da Riva
Vitaliano gave a slight bow and tried not to show any surprise to the sudden door. He sighed internally, at least it seemed he was making progress even if the person he was having to deal with was perhaps not the most wary.
He would have to speak with his friends about this associate of theirs speaking of such things openly in the night.
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
"Valdemar, check Durga Syn's humble abode and bring her here, perhaps she is simply delayed. As we normally start late these days she may have simply believed she had more time.
Once you retrieve her, do heck on Vykos as well, he has been absent now two nights in a row".
Valdemar nods and steps into the shadows on the stage disappearing as the most powerful of Lasombra elders are able to do.
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
As Valdemar steps out, the doors to Elysium open and in steps Michele Querini of Clan Setite.
Michele all of the Court turns to regard you and most turn away seemingly expecting someone else. Your Sire is not in attendance, yet.
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
the Streets of Venice to Somewhere? -
Vitaliano steps through the door and steps into what can only be described as a Glade. It looks like Venice but perhaps a century ago, the are some buildings in the distance but the canals which surround him are natural streams. Sunlight, soft and while beams down upon him, while it feels uncomfortable it does not burn him as his Sire stated that it might.
The short man steps through and likewise transforms, instead of a midget the man who is not a man appears to be a child with leaves growing right from his shoulders neck and head, his eyes glow green and black, "Welcome Vitaliano da Riva. Now we can as you say speak freely".
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Venice City Streets -
Knights and their damned armor, you have to reach and and attempt to kiss the man in so doing you scrape just below his chin. He snarls and steps back, "Woman, I told you I am not interested in your wares! Get off the street or I shall drag you to a local church and lock you in a confessional, do not let me see you again this night".
He begins to stalk off.
Veronica dabs the blood onto a piece of cloth and will head to the Court...she is trying to make sure she is not followed...
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Outside Elysium -
You arrive outside of the Court without incident at the same time as another Cainite, you believe him to be the Childe of your Sires rival for the seat of control of Clan Tremere.
He approaches, "I'm Michael Santo. May I have a word with you out here in private?"
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Outside Elysium -
She gives him a friend fly smile and says,"Of course you may have a word."
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Outside Elysium -
"You are new, I am almost as new as you. So you know what it still feels like to be Mortal. Your Sire does not, she sees my Sire as some sort of Monster that has to be put down like a rabid dog. Well, if he goes down, I go down. I have three kids and wife who are hostages in a foreign city. Without me they could end up dead, I need to rescue them from this guy and I cannot do it dead, well more dead.
I need you to sabotage your Sire, I will give you anything you want for this favor. Please, I need this, my family needs this. If she loses no harm to you, if he loses I lose everything".
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Outside Elysium - [ooc]Veronica
She shrugs..."If I betray my Sire than she will destroy me..but if you betray your Sire...we would be able to protect your family."
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court - Franz Albert Capsali, Lorenzo Cappelli, Onfroi, Ranerius Bernerius, Xing Shi, Sister Maria Bellarosa, and Durdona Checheg
Michele makes his way to the Setite table. Does Michele notice anything out of the norm?
Venice by Night - Friday March 28, 1309
Greetings Inn -
"I prefer action to deliberation. Besides, why waste time wondering when the answer is at hand? You say you have made me a god. Until today I did not believe in gods; I've met too many priests. But now..." Einar shrugs.
"What does it mean to be a god?"
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Outside Elysium -
"I am bound by Blood, I cannot even if I wanted to, resist my Sire.
You are not, the Tremere who are not so bound to their Sires, you can move more freely.
If in the aftermath she discovers your betrayal, we have the power with the Council Seat to protect you.
Help me save my children and my wife and myself. I will give you anything you want short of betraying he who saved me from death".
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
No, Michele, nothing out of the norm though there are some empty seats, most notably Durga Syn is not present.
Brian of Clan Salubri stands at his table, "Those of us here who have no fear of having their votes known can certainly vote and why not? Let's start now and those who wish to be private in their decision can attend to the Ravnos when she arrives".
Bajazet stands, "Let those who wish for our support make a final speech, perhaps those who are still not willing to support a candidate will be swayed".
Helene sighs, "If you've not had the time to be wooed by any of these worthies perhaps they feel they do not need your vote Assamite".
Bajazet glares at Helene, "Oration is the primary skill of the Brujah at least is was in ancient times. Let them give us a fiery speech!"
Lanzo calls out from his seat, "I second that notion, let us hear what our Cainite cousins have to say".