Maria offers a bow to Lorenzo. "As you wish, sir."
"I am ready to leave, Lord Criatas."
Padua, Einar and Bernardo
the Prince of Padua is owed your introduction and is... Bothered by your lack of manners. That is my reason for sneaking up. It is your lucky day, however, in that I and others are here to remind you of the task and then let you be on your way to do so. Bernardo finishes his message Einar can tell that the words were rushed a bit and as Bernardo steps back his steps are very fast.
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
The Masoleum -
The Gondola trip back to your Haven is uneventful. Though you see some small fire sin the distance and some shouting, it seems that the violence that erupted a few nights ago has been quelled. The Mortals once more satiated with a bit of that bloodlust perhaps.
Entering the front doors the defenses of the Haven are non-existent a side effect of the arrival of the Giovanni and his rather aggressive destruction of all guardians left behind by your Sire.
As you search the large mansion you find no signs of your Sire or of Amrogino. Perhaps they are in the basement?
Venice by Night - Saturday March 29, 1309
the City of Padua -
From around this man steps another dressed in the robes of a scholar. "Wait, this man does not fit the other two descriptions at all. Still, he is a stranger. When did you arrive here Stranger?"
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Elysium Front Entrance -
Before you can reply the Cappadocian Lorenzo Cappelli passes you by. Soon thereafter as you are about to speak the new Brujah Inner Circle member and his Childe pass by.
Helene smiles at all with little warmth therein and once more turns to you, "Not the best place for private conversation I know but a good place to see those who come and go.
Continue my dear or perhaps I should say, start".
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
The Masoleum -
Hmmm...I am surprised that they have not returned as of yet... Lorenzo thinks to himself.
I suppose they could be in the basement. Might be wise to check before retiring for the day...
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
the Streets of Venice –
Il Corvo bows, "It shall be done. Have you anything else to ask or any other concerns?"
"My concerns are Legion but I will do what I must to have my mind free of this cloud, Sir Geoffroi?"
Geoffroi frowns at the stranger
“I have concerns, but none, I think, that can be addressed in the time we have. We shall meet then on the morrow. “
He looks grimmer
“I will warn you that while we appreciate your offer, we will be wary. Do not think to lure us into a trap. Baldemar here is a doughty veteran and I spent time battling enemies temporal and spiritual in the Holy Lands”
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Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Hotel Danieli -
The Gondola ride back to your Haven with your Sire is one filled with happiness for him. He smiles broadly and chuckles often muttering under his breath about something in a language you do not know.
Soon enough the boatman drops you off and Criatas gives him a command to return to the small island of the Prince. Together, arm in arm, you both head inside and upstairs to your room. He proceeds to undress you and place upon you a suitable nightgown. If he seems interested in some sort of dalliance he does not make it obvious.
He does though cut his wrist and asks you to drink deeply of him once more. The strong blood tastes immeasurably better than almost anything you have tasted before in your life.
He smiles down at you, "A lesson. There are several Clans that we did not discuss, you must become familiar with them all and their tendencies if you are to aid me in guiding our people to a new enlightened state.
We have discussed Clan Brujah, our Clan. Clan Ventrue, our greatest foes, the rest I have not discussed in depth as there was simply not the time.
Assamites, this Clan is full of some Noble and other not very Noble warriors. I have met several who were scholars or mystics but they seem to stay within the confines of their own territories. Those you meet in the west will be warriors. Their Clan has appeared to become enmeshed with the religion of Mohammad that sprang from nowhere six centuries ago. They can be quite dangerous and quite useful. Better to have them as allies than villains. Lord Bajazet will be elected their leader tomorrow as his opponent fled the city. Giovanni is his Childe and it is he who you shall deal with on a regular basis.
Cappadocians, Lorenzo that you met tonight is the Childe of Lord Benne who is in turn the Childe of the leader of that Clan. They are lickspittles of the Ventrue obsessed with death and dying. No doubt they bring Ventrue who would have otherwise fallen out from the depths of torpor. As fellow scholars we may have had some kinship with them but their relationship with the Ventrue make them hard to trust.
Gangrel, Milov Petrankov is their leader and the one known as Cantor will be your liason. They are masters of the wild and shapeshifters. Their loyalty is to themselves, I am surprised they are even bothering to be here.
Lasombra, if there is a second set of our Cousins who cannot be trusted besides the Ventrue it is the Lasombra. The Prince of this city is a member of that Clan, he has named no Childe to be his liason to the Council for I suspect that he will keep the Council meetings here so that he can retain as much control and power of this Camarilla as he can. Their powers are the stuff that makes shadows come alive. Difficult opponents to deal with though we have had few reasons to attack them directly.
Malkavian, their leadership shall be decided tomorrow night. Of those to select from, I would choose none. There are many I see as worthy but they did not arrive, a pity. Do not look to them for support for they are mad men. IN passing they can make comments that lead to great insight but it is often too late that the meanings behind their ravings become clear.
Nosferatu, a Clan of our cousins that appear as Monsters without but are in my experience, pure of heart. Some can be hideous as their appearance would indicate so beware. It seems that Petradon will speak on their behalf, better than the other who was against him Simon. That one was a religious fanatic whose views were far from those of most Cainites. Onfroi will be his liason and the one you will work closely with. Tonight I shall instruct you in the ways of the sight, Auspex, a powerful tool for ensuring that no Nosferatu are listening into what you say when you are unawares.
Salubri, while the Saracens have the Assamites, the Catholics have the Salubri. Holy warriors and healers, this Clan has decimated itself in rooting out evil, or at least evil as they see it. Their efforts have nearly completely destroyed a small but dangerous bloodline but the cost has been too high. Brian and his Childe Andrew represent this Clan.
Setites, a Clan of bargains and secrets. Somehow they seem to come out the better of any deal made with them, go to them in a position of strength not weakness if needs be. This way you get more from them than they from you. Sadir and his Childe Michele represent this Clan.
Toreador, the Clan of Beauty. The Clan of culture. The Clan that does little else. Do not look to them for aid for all they care of is their own reflection and they would let you burn to save a portrait of themselves. Helene of the Courts of Love and her Childe Victor will represent this Clan's interests.
Tremere, another contested seat. The renegade must lose so that the bulk of the Clan stays within the Camarilla. It would be costly to destroy these wizards to say the least. I have begun negotiations with the one who should win, Fanchon, already. Her Chile is Veronica, I believe you two should get on well. This Clan we should try and keep close to us and away from the Ventrue.
Finally, the Tzimisce. Fleshcrafters and xenophobes. They are territorial like the worst kind of wolf or dog and their power resides in the east. Siding with them will make enemies of the Tremere, Vykos and who knows what will lead them. They will ostracize themselves and can be safely ignored unless you enter their territory.
Have you any questions?"
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
"The question is one not asked frequently enough Savio. When all else fails, our moral compass guides us back to our true path.
Your Sire is a master of the Road of Kings. Most of our kind retain Humanity which is formally called a Road though it is no such thing. Chivalry is popular among the High Clans. The Road of the Beast is often followed by the Low Clans. The Road of Heaven is followed by those from both. There are other Roads to trod upon, all take you farther from Humanity if that is your wish. If conflict is what you crave then the Road of Kings or a derivative of is one which would perhaps suit your purpose. Assamites, Brujah, and Ventrue are the most warlike among us".
Savio watches as more and more of the Cainites exit Elysium.
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
She chuckles at your slip of the tongue, "Who does he wish us to track for him? A rather unusual request. Wait, let s take our leave and then discuss further. To the roof".
She heads upstairs and finds a chute to the attic rising into it and bringing you along with the power of her telekinesis. She finds a trap door to the roof and begins to summon cloud cover to allow for flight once more.
"There, now tell me".
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
you begin to wonder as Alexander stands up and walks towards you, he looks into your eyes. "Your Beast awakens, it must be caged but you are not ready, close but you are not ready. That which you held dear must die. If it is power you seek your conscience must be obliterated. Let go the ways of the past, let go the moralities that constricted your true nature Onfroi.
Tomorrow, you shall being me three more Mortal women, all pregnant, after Conclave, do you understand? There is no going back now".
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
The Masoleum -
You head to the basement and find both your Sire and Ambrogino staring at that door drawn on the wall. The outlines have a faint glow.
They turn and your Sire asks, "What news do you have my Childe?"
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
the Streets of Venice –
Il Corvo bows, "I understand completely. No tricks, I genuinely wish to aid you and your friend".
You sense no deception from him as he turns and heads into the night.
Baldemar sighs, "Tomorrow we shall have to arrange this delivery for Sergei and deal with this, weighty matters to be certain. Perhaps I should have leaft this post months ago when I was first asked by the Hochmeister..."
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
the Streets of Venice -
Maria fights the urge to shudder in delight as Lord Criatas shares more of his blood with her.
When the two of them return to their room, she willingly changes from the dress into the white silk nightgown, feeling only momentarily exposed as her sire undresses her.
...does he want to take this further?
Her train of thought is interrupted when Criatas begins to speak of the other vampire clans. She pays close attention, sitting on the bed and folding her hands in her lap.
The news of the Assamites being part of the religion of Mohammed causes an unwelcome crawling sensation to go up her spine.
They follow the foes of the Church?! ...well... perhaps I should no longer be so quick to judge. I am perhaps in the flimsiest of glass houses now.
...Cappadocians--I don't know, that Lorenzo seemed to be a decent enough man...
...Gangrel. Wild men. Alright.
...Lasombra. They can make the shadows come to life?! How?
...Malkavian... if they truly are as mad as he claims, theirs is a wretched lot indeed.
...Nosferatu... an irony indeed, if their monstrous visages do not reflect wickedness in their souls.
...Salubri... The mention of the trials of clan of healers causes her expression to turn somber. ...I wonder if the Church would ever accept them...
...Setites... Another uncomfortable sensation crawls up her spine.
...Toreador... I do not believe I have met enough yet to form a proper opinion.
...Tremere... She tilts her head to the side. ...wizards? Surely that is but an exaggeration...
Tzimisce-- The mention of fleshcrafting causes her eyes to widen. --why am I so certain I don't want to know what that really is?
"A question, sire." Maria says at the end of the lesson. "Why do you say that this... Veronica, and I would get along? I do not believe I met anyone by that name tonight."
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
the Streets of Venice - Vitaliano
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Hotel Danieli -
"Met her no. Saw her, you did. But you saw many tonight.
She, like you in your Mortal life, was a consort a Lady of the night. Kindred spirits both of you I am sure. You are both close in age and newly Embraced. You are also the only two females that have Sires that sit upon this Council. Even if you have no other ties, use these to bring her closer to you.
I forsee Clan Tremere's star rising even if their beginnings are mired in controversy and deception. But then we are deceptive by our very natures. Appearing as Mortals but we are so much more. We blend in with our herd, wolves in sheep's clothing. The ultimate pretenders".
the darkness... So dark..so so dark
Onfroi nods and feels the gnawing emptiness gripping him as he says nothing and departs. There is something that dreads the next night and something that looks forward to it. He returns from a different way under a different face to the Haven he rests at.
Maria briefly arches her eyebrows in acknowledgement. "Oh? Hmm. Perhaps tomorrow night, then."
"But for now, I wish to learn more of this... 'Auspex', if you would kindly teach me."
...how could I have discarded the Church so easily?
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Hotel Danieli -
"Yes, the sight..." He begins to lecture and to demonstrate.
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
The Masoleum -
"A relatively quiet night, all things considered, my Sire." Lorenzo begins. "The vote on the Nosferatu seat has been delayed due to Simon's disappearance, although the delay will not last long. If Simon does not turn up, his Childe, Ferdinand will stand in his place as an alternative to Petrodon."
Giving his Sire a moment to contemplate, he continues. "The Brujah vote went as we had hoped. Lord Criatas has earned the seat, although there was a bit of drama as Leeland's own Childe chose to vocally support Lord Criatas."
"After the close of formalities, Lutz of clan Malkavian approached me in attempt to gain support. I am not ashamed to tell you, my Sire, that I have little desire to spend much time at all with their sort."
Having given his report, Lorenzo asks a few questions of his own. By the fact that the two of you are down here working together, I trust an appropriate arrangement has been made?"
Lorenzo waits for Lord Benne to answer before continuing. "Whom do we support in the matters of Clans Malkavian and Nosferatu? I suppose there is the matter of the Tremere to discuss as well."
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
The Mausoleum -
Lord Benne nods, "Indeed an initial agreement has been reached. However, it requires your final approval. Even if you are not in agreement, there is a secondary offer that Ambrogino and I have tentatively settled upon that allows me to learn what I must to accomplish what I wish.
Ambrogino has long sought to commit Amaranth upon our guest Yeti Samedi. He was prevented from doing so by Augustus. Now that I am Master of the House I have agreed to the arrangement.
In exchange for that right, Ambrogino has agreed to teach me a particular path of Necromancy that I have long sought after. He will also bring your Brother across as a member of Clan Cappadocian of the House of Giovanni. While it is clear that your Brother has no affinity for the arcane, his mental state will be greatly enhanced by becoming one of us. He can be taught Disciplines that agree with his... temperament. In addition, we shall shelter Amborigno here at the Mausoleum in the room that once held a unique guest. You know the room that I speak of.
Let me know if you find this arrangement suitable.
Thereafter, we will discuss tomorrow night's voting as I fear you will once more have to appear in my place".
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court - Michele Querini
"I just assumed we were cursed based on what I have seen and our actions to stay alice by taking the blood of others. It is fascinating that he was able to get that far to balance the beast. If someone knew about the path he had chosen that would put him in grave peril, correct?
How would he go about this path? Did he have a mentor?
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
"Yes, your Christian morality would have led to such a belief as did mine.
Fascinating? Yes, perhaps it was but remember Simon was a Cainite since before the birth of Our Lord, he claims to have even met Jesus Christ and become an Apostle, as one of us! A little known secret about him. I believe that is where his conversion to the Path of Golconda began. So in a way one could argue that his Mentor was Our Lord himself.
You are correct though, any who knew of his Path would have have wished to see harm come to him if not the Final Death. He is a living, well unliving, representation of the mercy of our Lord. Of Redemption. His very existence is a foil to the beliefs of many adherents of other Roads. To believe that he has achieved that would undermine their beliefs to their very core.
He claims that drinking from the cup of Christ is what led to his unique... ah... abilities. There is an organization that he was affiliated with that had members that also drank from the cup. He even hinted that the organization, still in existence, has possession of the Grail but that to gain access you must seek the only member of the Order that walks among us. I never did have the courage to seek that Cainite out".
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
The Mausoleum -
Lorenzo frowns, obviously displeased, but says, "If you have agreed to give Ambrogino Yeti, so be it. It is not my place to disagree with your decision in this matter."
Lorenzo looks on with a much sterner expression before saying, "Dominic does not understand what we are and very much fears what I have become. I would not make that decision for him, and I very much doubt that he would willing make the same decision I have."
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
The Mausoleum -
Lord Benne shakes his head, "In this matter, you may over rule me my Childe, you gave your word to Yeti Samedi. You must break your word to him, not I".
Amborigno replies, "What if I sweeten that offer for you Lorenzo and promise to give you back your bodyguard as well?"
Lord Benne starts, "You did not destroy Lydia?"
Amborigno scoffs, "Of course not, a Lamia is a terrible thing to waste. Speak with your Brother before assuming that he will not agree Lorenzo. One way or another, if you do not bring him across, you will lose him. We trek with the dead, the living can keep their sanity only so long under such conditions".
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
the Streets of Venice - Vitaliano
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
The Mausoleum -
Lorenzo was already carefully weighing his options when Ambrogino mentioned Lydia. "You have Lydia?" he asks again, before reluctantly saying, "So be it, release Lydia. Then and only then may you have Yeti, Ambrogino."
"As to the matter of my brother, I am fairly sure I know his mind, but I will ask him anyway."
Turning his attention to his Sire as much as Ambrogino, Lorenzo asks, "What is the advantage of making Dominic of the Giovanni? While I understand that an arrangement that could even be called an alliance with Ambrogino is in place, why would I even consider having my brother under his sway?"
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
the Streets of Venice -
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
The Mausoleum -
Ambrogino grins, "All parts of our agreement will take place at the same time or not at all. Certainly, ask your Brother, I do not wish to have someone selected as my first Childe to be a reluctant participant in the Long Night".
Lord Benne gives a slight nod, "An excellent point my Childe, your astute observations continue.
Your Brother is not a scholar. Our Clan purged those who were not scholars during the Feast of Folly centuries ago. The Progenitor made it quite clear that only those who would pursue the true passion of our Clan would be accepted into our ranks.
Then the Giovanni were brought into the fold.
While powerful Necromancers, the family are also master bankers. Their banking prowess allow us to divorce ourselves from what became a reliance on Clan Ventrue in day to day matters of the temporal Mortal world. Slowly, we have become more independent with the aid of House Giovanni, there are of course other problems with the House but... growing pains.
Quite simply your Brother is a Merchant who would excel in the Family of the Giovanni, his unlife could be forfeit otherwise".
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
The Mausoleum -
"No, Ambrogino." Lorenzo says. "You have asked for the unlife of one under our protection. If you are to carry out your wish, you will release Lydia immediately...particularly if there is any chance that you take my brother, my ghoul, as your Childe."
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court Another Room on the Second Floor -
Lord Valdemar nods, "Indeed it does, I am intrigued. Proceed, tell me what you believe can be done with respect to this very grave matter".
"I have some influence over the singers of the city, composers, performers... I do not know your interest in such, but for many of Adam's children, they stir and sway hearts. Imagine if you will songs about the Messiah's forgiveness constructed, not to challenge the pope's decree directly, but strongly hinting that the only thing that can sever a mortal from God's love is that mortal himself. It is not as if we can be excommunicated again, is it? That is … part one. For part two, well, a monument of sorts is required. A place where something is precious is stored... And here is where your own Clan's connections to the Church, and the Toreador gifts would be ideal." A pause, "Forgive me, but what I am offering could aid all the city. While it is in my own interest to do so, and my pleasure, having seen the masters class in politics and intrigues that goes on- matters I am only mildly interested in I admit- I am somewhat skittish that I face a situation where I might receive none of the credit, but all of the blame. I do not wish to be played for a pawn or a fool. Indeed, I would BE a fool, preference for music over politics aside, if I did not seek the Prince's favor. May I have your word of honor ,sir, that you will deal squarely with me in this matter? I mean no insult, but while I am no lamb, I am aware that I am a relatively small panther striding amidst lions."
[ooc]NOt sure what rolls might be needed to win this fellow over to playing straight so to speak :)
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
the Streets of Venice - Vitaliano
Vitaliano stiffens, his eyes bulging slightly as flashes of memories brun into his mind. He rubs his temples and tries to shake off the pain. He looks up and sees the masked on departing. He took another look at the two Knights.
They would be easy to find again, however discovering the identity of this masked individual would be most prudent and useful he felt to try and pry some favor or information from the ones whose images cause him such pain.
"My thanks Lady Syn, you have given me much to contemplate. It would be my pleasure to speak to you further on the subject of Roads. The night grows old, and having just returned I unfortunately must leave to ensure my accommodations are in order."
Savio rises from his chair to take his leave.
"I shall return to court tomorrow, if you desire we can continue our conversation."
He gently takes Durga's hand and kisses it.
"It was a honor to meet and speak with you."
Savio takes his leave from court and heads to the Way of Kings.
Venice by Night - Saturday March 29, 1309
The City of Padua -
As the man’s mouth talks fast and his feet step faster, Einar’s hand goes from his sword to his purse and he focuses intently on him. What’s this line about the Prince of Padua – did this bastard steal my clay? Padua has no - Suddenly he gets a very strange sense of the man and realization dawns on him. S**t. This man is a “Cainite” like me. Like me, except he knows what he’s talking about. Is his Prince the same one Vykos wants dead? Best tread carefully...
"Wait, this man does not fit the other two descriptions at all. Still, he is a stranger. When did you arrive here Stranger?"
Einar relaxes and grins. Straight answers always make easier the lies to come.
”I arrived not two hours ago and I’ve spent that time wandering the streets without a f**king clue as to where I’m going and I’m tired of it. If you two are a welcoming committee I’d appreciate direction to someplace with strong wine and passable women. A night of relaxation will do wonders to my disposition towards proper manners.”
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Elysium Front Entrance -
"Yes Madam I believe I have. I am under the Prince's protection, and we have spoken about a place for me." she gives both the Toreador and her childe a long look as she contemplates speaking further, "May I ask what do you think this evening's events? I'm quite new here, but it seems striking your childe in a fit of pique in front of your peers doesn't show one in a good light. Is that normal behavior in this court? I've been in the courts to the east, and things were a bit more subtle there."
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
The Mausoleum -
Ambrogino's face is nearly unreadable but slowly he begins to grin, "I see. Very well then. As a gesture of good faith then".
He turns to the 'doorway' and begins a few arcane passes you suspect are unnecessary. The lines flare more brightly as he does so with Lord Benne watching intently. The lines begin to shift becoming a knob as on a material door. Ambrogino places his hand upon the knob and the door opens, within is Lydia's body, staked sprawled on the 'floor'.
The area within is quite dark and appears to be a long hallway.
Lord Benne has a sharp intake of breath, "We look into the underworld do we not?"
Ambrogino turns back to you both, "Yes but neither of you are ready to enter. More training is required. Wraiths that cannot harm us in our world can harm us here and I assure you, there are very many that have vendettas against Clan Cappadocian for our ah... experiments".
He steps in and shadows begin to gather down the hall. He retrieves Lydia's body and hands it to you Lorenzo then proceeds to close the door willing the magic that opened it to cease to be.
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court Another Room on the Second Floor -
"I have not the talent, contacts, nor inclination to deal with you unfairly in this Mr. Bernerius.
Proceed but know that the power that you propose to wield could make you very useful or very dangerous to the Prince".
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
the Streets of Venice -
You move away from these Mortals and after the masked fellow. As you turn the corner you see that he has moved quite quickly away from you. His movements slow down as the blood focuses your eyesight. He then scales a building so quickly that he must be a near acrobat in his athletic abilities but as he reaches the top he does not slow down and is over and onto the roof quite quickly.
You follow on foot to see if you can spot him move along and move along he does from rooftop to rooftop so quickly he soon outpaces you.
This is no mere Mortal but a fellow Cainite, you are convinced of it!
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
"A pleasure to meet you as well Fledgling. I shall be here tomorrow night and thereafter I shall depart back to the east my work here in the west done, for now.
You may certainly seek me out if you like but you may wish to seek instead a Mentor for your Road, there are still Elders here to reach out to. Morality and Politics are two things that Cainites are more readily able to separate than Mortals. The worst of enemies will be civil when it comes to a shared morality for it is one thing to destroy an enemy, it another to see one lost to the Beast, a fate that none of us would wish upon their worst enemies".
Venice by Night - Saturday March 29, 1309
The City of Padua -
The scholar responds, "A traveler eh? We seek two others but are glad to have found you.
Bernardo, can you accompany this one to Prince Guilelmo as I continue our search? Thereafter, you may find wine and woman as you like, well, as the Prince sees fit to grant to you at any rate".
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Elysium Front Entrance -
"In that case my dear, this is my Childe Victor. He would be happy to show you more of the city after this Conclave has come to and end. It is good to have friends yes?
You are correct. The Brujah, especially a thug such as Leeland, display an abundant lack of manner or etiquette and they certainly have little respect for proper protocol. Well, the Elders still abide by rules of decorum. But their debates, what passes for Court among their kind, are less fun than watching paint dry, quite literally as I have watched many a Master artisans' paint dry. This is of course the reason why the only choice among the Brujah was Criatas the Elder.
Those who have been brought up properly can do well in Court, at least until their emotions take them away. Many are the Brujah Knight that I have wooed and then discarded for their lack of self-control. A pity for their passion makes them such interesting and engaging lovers.
Leeland was only able to get away with that because his Childe had yet to be released. Until release, a Fledgling is technically a mere extension of their Sire and can be destroyed by their Sire for, well for any reason really. Narses could no more punish Leeland for his outburst than he could for Leeland cutting off his own finger. Crude yes. Unseemly, yes. But a violation of the Traditions? No.
Certainly his own vote going to Criatas meant that he knew the only vote Leeland was likely to even get he lost. He also knew that he would be a wanted Cainite, and soon so why not one more disrespectful display in front of his betters? This is the lack of judgment that he and his rabble will no doubt always be guided by.
I can only hope that our Camarilla will bring civility back to the Long Night. I am so glad that you agree!"
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
The Mausoleum -
Lorenzo nods.
"Indeed a gesture of good faith." he says waiting for Ambrogino to produce Lydia.
Lorenzo's eyes widen at the spectacle that is the Giovanni's ritual to open a door into the underworld. "Fascinating..." he says, obviously awed by scene.
After being handed Lydia's frozen form, Lorenzo glances toward Lord Benne before removing the stake, to get the elder's approval for the action.
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court -
"He would wants to track Robin Leeland for him. she pause to look around and continue quietly,"Also I believe I managed to get blood from a Hunter tonight."
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court - Michele Querini
"This is quite fascinating that he being that old and to of walked with Christ. He must of been powerful even though he was at peace. So I must think a while on this to see who that has attended the current gatherings to see who would benefit most from his disappearance and start there. This organization with the cup who is it and who is that Cainite?
How am I to seek you out when I need to confer with you?"
Padua
Bernardo looks at Einar and back to the Hound and says to Bernardo come along then to meet the prince. I am Bernardo. and he goes slow buy keeps up his powers as he moves his claws flashing a time or two as he moves.
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
Prince Narses Court Another Room on the Second Floor -
"I have not the talent, contacts, nor inclination to deal with you unfairly in this Mr. Bernerius.
Proceed but know that the power that you propose to wield could make you very useful or very dangerous to the Prince".
"Noted, and like a good composer I know better than to anger the Patron as I try to forge a work of song, so to speak. The bolder stroke to go with the music is a monument, and within that monument, a saint's bones or ashes. Something the common man, in his ignorance, might gain comfort from just brushing his hand against. We should make both of these works of art, the song should be uplifting, soul stirring, and the monument or art where the ashes or bone with in were closed? Oh it should bespeak of a humble majesty.I have an idea on who might best aid us from other clans, so this 'power' would be shared in no small part. This is not intended as a rude, but a gentle guide to providing hope. Songs planting the seeds, and a building or monument to give a more tactile focus to help others believe. Not so much as a ruse, but a gentle guide to contemplating that thin but strong strand of hope for it is possible and they would be interested in the same. It may help curb the despair that fuels riots so dangerous to us all. " A pause, "if the Prince agrees, then perhaps he might also wish to make sure that the area, say whatever block it is on, in question be off limits for a hunting ground. Let the people feel safe there, because they would be...from us at least."
Venice by Night – Saturday March 29, 1309
The Mausoleum -
You remove the stake and Lydia sucks in a breath and gets to her feet quickly, she throws a vicious glare at Ambrogino. Lord Benne places his hands up, "Peace my dear".
She continues to glare but responds, "Yes Lord Benne".
He turns to you, "Take Lydia upstairts to freshen up, tomorrow evening you will aid her in hunting my Childe. You will also speak then with your Brother about this proposal. That is all".
Ambrogino looks about as thrilled about this situation as Lydia does having given up a bargaining chip with no guarantee of success but he states nothing further.