
Storyteller Shadow |

"If they are a new faction it looks like they are on our side", states Gino.
"Or they are trying to create greater friction between us and the Dandolo's. I am sure that the Dandolo's will investigate. Gino put someone on it".
The rest of breakfast is finished in silence as each wonders if there is something brewing beyond the control of themselves or their enemies.
The three head to church and Michele’s mother scolds him for being late. “I have someone for you to meet later on thus afternoon. She is from a good family and will make a perfect match for her. You will show up to tour father’s house to meet her Michele Querini. Do you understand me?”
You wave her off with a charming smile and an “Of course mother”. knowing full well you will not.
As mass ends Dominic Cappelli and his brother, your former physician walk by, the good Doctor does not recognize you perhaps it is the facial hair. You shake your head remembering when his wife died all those years ago and he seemed to have lost his mind luckily for him his brother takes care of things. You realize that you will need to get in contact with Dominic soon as a shipment should have arrived from one of your contact in Avignon a few days ago. It would not bode well if that was screwed up as the Cardinal seemed to indicate that this shipment should be handled with all due care.
“Michele, I need a bath I stink to high heaven. Would you like to come out for a game of cards later? I have some ladies coming you will want to meet”. You nod non- commitally as he heads home. What would you like to do?
Walking up the rickety steps you remember living in a similar place when you first came to the city. The smell of urine coming from hallways you pass forces you to wrinkle your nose in disgust. Perhaps you should pay your employees more if they are forced to live in this squalor.
Finally you arrive at his dwelling, a small apartment on the fourth floor of the building. You knock on the door and almost immediately you hear a lock turn and the door swings open. The woman begins yelling in a language you do not know, the only word you catch is Hans. Dressed in very little you feel your loins shift as from head to toe she may be one of the most beautiful you have ever laid eyes on with long black hair, bright blue eyes, and perfect curves everywhere. You snap back to attention as she shifts to a language you can understand, “May I help you sir?” she states in broken Italian. Realizing your eyes are upon her she closes the open shirt she was wearing and looks a bit nervous. What do you do?

Xing Shi |


Sergei Volkov |


Storyteller Shadow |

Francois replies, "You have seen these things. Volkov told me your story. I would take a hundred more men to aid us in this struggle!"
"Yes but we don't know who to trust. Anyone here could be an agent of these creatures they can hide in plain sight".
If the Volkov’s have no other plans to move about today we will hold here until the scene between Katriana and Gunther. Other things have to develop a bit before I jump there though …
Some background on your Retainers.
Sergei’s two:
Katya – a woman you rescued for being fed upon in a city near the black sea. She loves you but you only love your work. You often use her for “bait”.
Wilhelm – a man you met who was a hunter in the German city of Berlin. He agreed to work with you both a few years back though he disapproves of your use of vampire blood to lengthen your lives. He is decent with a stake and pretty strong but is strong-willed and opinionated.
Katriana’s two –
Francois – a man you met in Paris recently when you were hot on the trail of the vampire you think murdered your parents. He actually saved Katriana from an encounter with local ruffians in the les savory streets of the city. She began to sleep with him but she is getting tired of him and was angry that Sergei allowed him to tag along. He is “up her butt”.
Brice – a former lover who the Volkov’s met while in Hungary. He was a Crusader who had stayed in the country when he realized that the legend of the Whampyr was true. He is a hunter and a skilled fighter.

Storyteller Shadow |


Storyteller Shadow |


Lorenzo Cappelli |


Michael Santo |


Storyteller Shadow |

You hold her for a few moments feeling guilty that the desire you feel for her is increasing in her state. Once she gains her composure she looks up at you. "Can I see him? To, to make sure it really is him?"

Michael Santo |

Michael holds her close to his body and against his better judgement indulges a little bit in his physical interaction with this beautiful woman but then addresses her question...
"I will take you to him, but I must ask you something first. The doc that examined him after the body was recovered stated the cause of his passing and the location where he was found does not match up. The Doc is asking for a more thorough "Investigation". Would you give consent to have an autopsy?"

Storyteller Shadow |


Lorenzo Cappelli |


Storyteller Shadow |

Make a Perception + Empathy check Difficulty of 5 to determine if he is lying to you.

Michael Santo |


Thesing |

Gunther Thesing Prologue - Storyteller Shadow and Gunther Thesing:
The light conversation takes somewhat of a more serious turn upon Jordan's choice of topic of conversation.
"And just who is this boy that you are interested in, daughter? Do I know him?", Gunther asked with that fatherly tone Jordan has become all too familiar with ever since she stopped wearing her hair in pigtails.
"He is just a boy, Father. He lives not far from here.", she replied softly.
"Well, I would like to meet him. I want to make sure his intentions are pure and will treat you proper.", Gunther added sternly.
Fiona smiled at her husband, walked over to him, gently placed a kiss upon his cheek and whispered into his ear, "Go easy on her Gunther. Young love, is all."
Gunther turned to her and replied softly, "Young love often turns to young lust, wife."
Jordan looked over at her mother with pleading eyes, to which her mother replied silently with a wink.
"How about we invite the young man to dinner tomorrow evening?", Fiona suggested. "Would that make both of you happy?"
Jordan sprang and ran to her mother and threw her arms around her neck.
"Oh yes, Mother. That would be wonderful!"
She turned to meet her father's gaze and asked, "Is that alright with you, Father? Please?"
"As you wish. It seems I am once again outnumbered.", Gunther commented with a chuckle.

Storyteller Shadow |

After thirty minutes of uncomfortable small talk, it is hard to cheer someone up you barely know, you arrive at the good doctors house. He opens the door and gives Anya his condolences.
"May I see him?"
The doctor allows her into the room and she nods that it is indeed him. She sits with the body while you and the doctor discuss options.
"She has agreed to have it looked at?"
You nod an assent.
"Good. A former colleague of mine, Lorenzo Cappelli specializes in this sort of thing, he will be able to get to the bottom of it. I will arrange for him to receive the body tomorrow".
Anya is informed of this and after some time you both encourage her to get some air.
You provide her with a free gondola tour of the city where she wonders aloud, "What now?" the question seems directed not at you and to no one in particular.

Lorenzo Cappelli |

Perception + Empathy (Diff 5):4d10 ⇒ (5, 4, 8, 3) = 20 -> 2 Successes
"Dominic, I know what I saw. I even took a damned sample. I get the feeling you are not telling me everything you know. You know damned well how I analyze, perhaps over-analyze everything, tell me what is going on...please. Let me know what is going on and I will be happy to join in a day of carousing, even though you know how much dislike that activity, especially since I lost my Constancia."

Storyteller Shadow |

"Brother if you want to know, I will set up a meeting with Michele though I am pretty sure you know where he lives, he was a patient when you used to practice no? In the meantime let's just try to enjoy the day".

Michele Querini |


Lorenzo Cappelli |

"I know that my curiosity can be quite frustrating to others, thank you for continuing to put up with me." he says with a faint smile, and then tries to change the subject for Dominic's sake. "So where did you have in mind for our travels today? Bars, brothels, or both?"

Storyteller Shadow |

Chaio Michele. I trust you are doing well. I apologize for the unorthodox delivery of my message but time is of the essence. I have a shipment coming from Constantinople which must be delivered to Venice by March 18. The cargo is sensitive in nature. I know you will be discreet. Please meet my agent on Monday March 2 at 5 am, the usual dock.
Eternally yours,
Sadir.

Storyteller Shadow |


Storyteller Shadow |

As he arrives at what you hope is his home he stops in the doorway and looks down opening and reading a note. What do you do?

Storyteller Shadow |


Xing Shi |

Tired and hungry she is growing weary of this cat and mouse act but hold still waiting for her mark to go inside.
If any food carts come through the area she will try to get something to eat while she waits for him to go in and eventually leave again

Storyteller Shadow |

Servants come in and go out throughout the day but finally after the excruciating hours of waiting pay off as the man finally steps out of his home.
His clothes look much finer than they did the previous night. At his belt is a slim sword and in his boot the telltale sign (if you know what to look for) of a knife. He holds a sack and a jug of some liquid and heads down the streets back in the direction he came from earlier in the day.
What do you do?

Xing Shi |

Confident this is his residences she sneaks up to the house and tries to find a way in. Once inside she will look for anything that will identify the man for who he really is and what he does for a profession, if he has any family members and any link as to why someone would want him tracked.

Storyteller Shadow |


Michele Querini |

Do my cousins Marco and Gino know what I really do? If so I may ask one of them to accompany me to the dock at 5 am based on the events of the other night. If not I have another plan

Storyteller Shadow |


Michael Santo |

what i mean by opportunities is that she can help work with my business attracting Clients, or I could get her to work in the Hotel or location i am connected with or I could keep her as a baby sitter which I can develop the story a wife and two kids old boy, a girl and a Dog. Keep her close like a sexy nanny.

Storyteller Shadow |


Storyteller Shadow |


Storyteller Shadow |

Katriana follows the man out if the inn and next door to a modest home set back from the canal. He opens the door for her and sitting at a kitchen table is a large somewhat intimidating man. Please describe one another. " This is the guest who wished to see you sir", states Cyrano. The young lady who walks into your kitchen is quite the beauty.

Michael Santo |


Katriana Volkov |

She smiles shyly at Gunther. "Mister Thesing, thank you for taking time from your busy day to speak with me. My name is Katriana Volkov, my brother Sergei and I just arrived in your wonderful city."

Thesing |

Gunther Thesing and Katriana Volkov:
His clothing are of common thread, yet are of brilliant shades of green and gold with hints of burgundy. You can tell he takes pride in his appearance.
Gunther stands upon Katriana entering the room.
"Miss Volkov, he begins as he slowly appraoches her with his hand extended, it is a pleasure to meet you. What can I do for you this day?
He pauses a moment to ponder to himself.
"Have.... have we met before? You look strangely familiar."

Storyteller Shadow |


Storyteller Shadow |
