Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Inside Elysium -
"And the Toreador?"
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Inside Elysium -
"Is here to meet with me Sire".
Narses nods and gestures for introductions to be made.
Yeti drops whatever Obfuscate he was utilizing and stands before you all a rotting corpse!
He bows and a chunk of flesh falls from his neck, "Lord Narses. I humbly request that I be allowed to remain within your Domain. I have made contact with the local Cappadocians who will provide me shelter and sustenance.
I am Yeti Samedi, Childe of Baron Samedi, first of his Bloodline..."
The Prince remains silent and his reaction is unreadable as he turns to look at you Bernardo.
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Inside Elysium -
Valdemar does not hide his disgust of this Yeti Samedi as he grabs your hand Ranerius and whispers into your ear, "Head upstairs that we may meet and be done quickly. The Prince is not pleased and we have not much time".
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Venice by Night - Monday March 31, 1309
The Blue Mongoose –
"I see that you are pondering this tale as I was.
It was presented to me by Lantla herself, after the Coterie with which I was associated and I accidentally woke her from her slumber...
You can imagine that she was not pleased to find out that she had been asleep since the Fall of Rome when her Brethren within Clan Ventrue had her interred on what we now know as England which was then the farthest reaches of the Roman Empire.
How she gained control of That which Should Not be Named was unclear to us for she never provided us with clarify on the subject.
After we woke her she requested, as only one of such ancient age can request, that we accompany her East that she may seek out the truths that the Demon had whispered to her.
The sense I get is that, in the earlier age she did not seek these truths because someone or something more powerful convinced her to do otherwise. She did mention that she became the Keeper of the Ventrue in her Sire's place. Thus, I can only speculate that Ventrue himself interceded".
He pauses and sighs, "My tale meanders. Let me focus for a minute as this was the time of some of my greatest achievements and my greatest failures.
Lantla, who called herself Tiamat as this was the name she was given by the Romans, brought us East to the encampments of the First Crusade as our goal was to accompany the Crusade and gain power from it.
Once we arrived, Tiamat agreed to let us go under two conditions. The first, that we create Childer that she may have a Herd to feed upon in her journey to the East and Second that we tell no one that we woke her. We agreed to both conditions. This is where and when I Embraced the Man with No Name. She chose him as she chose for all of us our Childer. I never knew his name thus the name he gave to me when I encountered him in the city a few months ago for the first time since I Embraced him so many years before.
There is more to tell but for now I assume that you must have some questions no?"
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Inside Elysium -
Valdemar does not hide his disgust of this Yeti Samedi as he grabs your hand Ranerius and whispers into your ear, "Head upstairs that we may meet and be done quickly. The Prince is not pleased and we have not much time".
The revelation of a 'new bloodline' intrigues even as he manages to quell his repulsion. Like Talisman might begat.
but then Valdemar whispers, and he heads upstairs.
Damn. I did not realize we'd be seeing the Prince directly. I hope he is not upset with ME
Venice by Day - Monday March 31, 1309
Way of Kings Inn - ....” are you two sure you do not wish to sup on the Vitae or our prisoner before the battle?"[/b]...
Geoffroi looks grim. He puts a restraining hand on Baldemar as he looks to become irate at Brice
“No, we will do without. Just show us to our perches and give us the crossbows”
Bernardo waits for the other to finish and then bows low and says I am Bernardo Morosini of Padua, Gangrel. I am sent here on missive by the Prince of Padua and I wish to be allowed to remain in your domain while I seek to do a task on his behalf, which now also effects your domain.
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Inside Elysium -
The Prince addresses Yeti, "For now, return to the Haven of the Cappadocians. Whether I grant you further rights within the City will be dictated by how good a citizen you can be".
Yeti bows and takes his leave.
The Prince turns to his Seneschal, "Meet with the Toreador, I shall convene with this Gangrel now..."
The Seneschal bows and heads upstairs.
The Prince motions for you to approach and as you do a shroud of darkness cuts you off from the rest of the room.
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Inside Elysium -
You are met upstairs in one of the private rooms mere moments later by Lord Valdemar, "Well met Ranerius. I take it you wish to discuss your progress with respect to your endeavors with bringing together the Clans under your vision of quelling the Mortals?
Speak quickly then, I will admit, I did not expect to hear from you so soon on this matter".
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Inside Elysium -
You are met upstairs in one of the private rooms mere moments later by Lord Valdemar, "Well met Ranerius. I take it you wish to discuss your progress with respect to your endeavors with bringing together the Clans under your vision of quelling the Mortals?
Speak quickly then, I will admit, I did not expect to hear from you so soon on this matter".
OOC: Hope I got that right.
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Inside Elysium -
I would also suggest awaiting the Salubri outside this evening as they may well also be interested in your idea.
I shall petition my Sire to allow you leave to remain within the city to see what may come of this scheme".
Valdemar sighs, "Yes, I am aware as is the Prince, thus his shortness of patience this night.
Tell me, do you know where the Setite Michele Querini is right now?"
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Inside Elysium -
Venice 1309, introduction
Prince, I have followed two elder vampires from Padua at the Prince of Padua's insistence as they refused to announce themselves and then shortly left Padua by ship and came here to Venice upon which they contacted another elder vampire in a tavern for unknown purpose. I know this is vague but the prince wished to know their actions and why they did no introduction, thus here I am
Venice by Night - Monday March 31, 1309
The Blue Mongoose –
"Do you believe this Lantla is near due to the presence of the Man With No Name, or that she is no more and he is mearly travelling through?
Based on her power I am willing to assume the former rather than the lattter."
Savio leans back in his chair, rolling the story over in his mind.
What do you think her motivations are?
Based on your tale, I hardly see her as being accepting of the Camarilla. She is mostly likely going to be a deadly foe.
Does the Prince know any of this?
Perhaps Alejandro is free of the Prince's will. That would explain why the Prince sent me on this errand. I don't trust Alejandro, but if he is free, he could be the key to unlock my servitude. Or this could be a test of my loyalty.....
Savio hesitates a moment making his decision, then leans forward in his chair closer to Alejandro.
] You know that I am bound to him and I must report this. Are you still bound to him as well?
Venice by Day - Monday March 31, 1309
Way of Kings Inn to the Ambush Site -
Brice replies, "We have the weapons stored off-site, we will retrieve them and then head to the ambush site".
You exit the Inn with Brice and Wilhelm, it seems that Volkov has been at the since the morning. As you exit you see across the square a slow build up of the Doge's forces. To the untrained eye, they appear to be simply drilling but you know better. A confrontation is brewing.
Baldemar leans into you, "We would be wise to avoid this area the next few days".
Your small warband retrieves all stashed weapons, your own and the crossbows which will be used later this evening. The walk across the city is long and the wind is picking up. Out to sea a storm is brewing, the wind whips and erratic intervals, with a force that would well throw off even the force of a quarrel from a crossbow.
Nevertheless the group arrives at the western edge of the city. Farther west you see a patch of sand, known to locals as the Lido where sunbathing takes place though that stretch of beach is empty now. At sea you see ships some coming, some going. More ships than normal though and not all Venetian. Perhaps Her enemies have begun to act against Her due to the Doge's excommunication? The wind whips up the sea and you can hear the water crashing against the seawall from here. The air smells cleaner here than in the interior of the city.
The area of the ambush is well suited to such an activity. The three buildings stand out to you, each is three stories high with visibility on the "Courtyard" below. The buildings appear to be older warehouses which do not see as much use with the docks to the south more prominent. Most residences are on the other side of the largest of the three buildings so there should be no outside interference from locals, unless they happen to be taking a late night stroll.
One of the smaller canals ends between two of the three buildings and has a small set up stairs so that passengers can disembark. This is likely where the fiend will be led into the crossfire.
The other two "outer" buildings face the sea and the lagoon respectively. Even if the creature attempts to flee to the ocean, the roofs of the buildings appear flat enough to move around and take shots at anyone fleeing.
You finally see Volkov between the two outer buildings. His ability to hide is fairly remarkable. He wears no cloak but has a light set of mail with a bandolier of stakes wrapped across his chest. A sword at his hip and one strapped to his back. His face has a look of grim determination.
He approaches the four of you, "I've a number of quarrels on each roof already. The tips are all wooden to be used to fire at the villain, or villains if he brings a friend.
Once the creature arrives, I will approach him slowly, he will no doubt come towards me. In the middle of this area, all three positions can rain down quarrels upon him. Once we have secured his body, I have prepared a place within one of the buildings that we can secure him and question him at length.
Long have I awaited this day..."
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Inside Elysium -
Regardless, if he does not show at Elysium tonight he will be hunted down and questioned.
If he is not against us, then we shall use his influence to ensure that the family lays down their swords, whatever is left of the family at any rate.
You may take your leave. I would avoid the Doge's Palace this night or any mass concentrations of Mortals in general".
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Inside Elysium -
The Prince's eyes bulge in rage!
"Belisarius lives and so does his wench. And they went to Greetings Tavern...
Indeed a plot is afoot".
The shadows of Elysium roil erratically, in fact the building shakes with the Prince's anger!
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Outside Elysium -
The Shadow Pavilion flickers for a moment and rain falls upon the attendees. Thereafter, it becomes solid once more.
The collective Cainites seem a bit surprised but continue their conversations.
Venice by Night - Monday March 31, 1309
A Private Villa -
Looking at the weather outside, Franz has mixed feelings. On one hand, the downpour seemed really bad - on the other hand, it would serve to keep the rioters and other rabble indoors.
For a moment, he contemplated simply letting his manservant deliver the documents tomorrow, when he would pick up the choosen girls. But it was not far out of the way towards Elysium, so for something as important as this, it would make sense to deliver the document personally. Otherwise, the leader of the orphanage might get ideas, such as accompanying the young ladies tomorrow and wanting to speak with his wealthy patron during the day.
No, it would need to be done tonight - and then on to Elysium.
He wraps the papers in rain proof leathers, and hides them under his cloak, then heads outside.
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Outside Elysium -
Lorenzo briefly glances upward as the shadowy pavilion flickers out of and back into existence, but otherwise silently waits for the doors to Elysium to be opened while trying to pick up on anything of note from the various conversations around him.
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Outside Elysium - Lorenzo, Vitaliano, Onfroi
Vitaliano looked skyward. He had not even begun to understand the magics of this new world. He paused in thought before speaking up "Apologies, this might be foolish to ask but what exactly produces this cover? I haven't been able to truly understand the ways our blood works, some of which almost seems like magic." he said admitting his ignorance.
Venice, outside Elysium
Onfroi stands near his sire and waits the door to open watching the rain pour down and then when the pavilion vanishes he looks up a moment and then watches it reappear saying interesting
{b]Venice by Night - Monday March 31, 1309
Elysium[/b] –
Durdona looks at the Prince and then the Dark Hunter. With a small waiver in her voice she says. "Yes my Prince. Do you have the names of the Inns where the other Canaanites stayed?"
"Does the Hunter speak or just give you information as needed?"
She opens her cloak to allow the creature to hide in the shadows there.
"I will do my best to find what I can my Prince. With your leave."
She bows and gets ready to leave Elysium and head out to Find Dragan in the rainy night.
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Elysium -
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Under the Shadow Pavilion
Lord Benne turns to the Salubri, "Have either of you been able to determine who the villain was that assailed you the other night or ho sent him? Perhaps this is the same villain that had something to do with the disappearance of Simon?"
Brian shakes his head in the negative, "Andrew slew that fleshcrafter with his sword. We were not able to question him and Vykos has denied any involvement. Though his lack of presence at these meetings leads me to wonder if he was being truthful.
But then, what reason would Vykos or the Tzimisce have to slay me, my Childe, or Simon for that matter? My Clan has never been on poor terms with the Tzimisce that I have ever heard of".
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Bajazet approaches Petradon, "The reach of this organization appears to be supported, mainly, by western Cainites. Have you had much traffic with your Clansmen from the east? Will they be as resistant to this idea as I believe the rest of my Clan shall be?"
Petradon responds, "Clan Nosferatu is generally supportive of any mass initiative as such initiatives benefit more than burden us. Our concern is and always has been the Silence of the Blood as our younger members have the most difficult time hunting among all Cainites for obvious reasons.
What you truly ask is whether the Religious divisions will keep the more fanatic of our members from accepting what is a "western" proposition led by "Christian" Cainites no?"
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Outside Elysium -
Bajazet responds to Vitaliano's question, "The Lasombra summon shadows from a nether realm and hive them shape and substance.
How they do it is unclear.
Only a powerful practitioner such as Narses or other Elders can do something as this with its vulgar subtlety".
Radek interjects, "More or less I suppose all Cainite powers are "magical" in nature.
My understanding is that Cainite blood can use as "tass" as the Wizards call it and use it to fuel their magics".
Petradon scoffs, "Were that the case why can we all not employ your Blood magic Warlock?"
Radek shrugs, "Aptitude versus Training".
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Outside Elysium -
Helene steps between the Cappadocian and the Salubri, "Have either of you been approached by the Neonate that just entered Elysium, Ranerius?"
Lord Benne nods in the affirmative but both Salubri give stares to acknowledge they have not.
"I am in support of his endeavor of course".
Andrew speaks, "I ken you would after all what have you to lose if he succeeds and even less ta' lose if he fails.
What is tha' endeavor? I like ta' patronage works if'n its fer a noble cause".
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Bajazet turns back to Petradon, "That is an important question of course. The Saracen Mortals gain ground through Jyhad. The Franks try to take it back through Crusade. With each incursion there are Cainites who seek to profit and always have.
How will this Camarilla affect these Holy Wars?"
Petradon responds, "This is indeed an important topic to cover. After all, your Clan commits Amaranth upon the losers. A vile practice".
Venice by Night - Monday March 31, 1309
the Streets of Venice to the Orphanage –
You exit into the driving rain to head to the Orphanage and secure access to Vitae. As important as Elysium is, the meeting is not more important than the Blood, for the Blood is the Life of the Cainite.
Lightning off of the coast brings flashes of light to the dark streets. The Mortals have been driven in by the rain but sounds do echo across the city. Shouts and the ringing of steel can be heard above the din of the pounding rain and fierce winds.
How close these sounds are or if they are tricks of the mind is unclear.
You arrive at the Orphanage and pound on the door to ensure that they hear you. Several minutes later and older female arrives cracking open the door, "May I help you Signore'? This is a horrible night to be out..."
Venice by Night - Monday March 31, 1309
Elysium to Greetings Inn –
"The Hunter itself does not speak but I can speak through it when concentrating though my concentration this night will be split as many events unfold...
The Assamites reside at Al Ponte Mocenigo. The Brujah at Hotel Danieli. The Gangrel at Palazzo Abadessa. The Malkavians at Alla Vigna Inn. The Nosferatu at Ca Formosa. The Setites at San Cassiano Residenza d'Epoca Ca' Favretto. And of course, the Tzimisce at Greetings Inn.
The Salubri, Toreador, Tremere, and Ventrue are in various locations as to not make it worth your while to investigate".
You are transported by the power of the Prince into the city close to Greetings and are greeted by pouring rain. You are almost getting used to being in this strange dimension, almost. The wind and rain is more warm and inviting than that dreary place.
In the distance you hear screams and the clash of steel. The darkness and rain and wind make it unclear from which direction these sounds come. Regardless of what is taking place, you have a goal that must be met and you head to Greetings Inn.
You go to and through the back door and into the main room. Seated there are less Mortals than before and Vykos and Dragan speaking in low voices. The Monster remains there as well. Vykos turns to you, "Ah my Dear, you have returned. Have you a message from the Prince?"
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Inside Elysium -
** spoiler omitted **
"If I learn anything more, I shall bring it to your attention," He bows his head, "Many thanks for your assistance."
And he goes outside.
Venice by Day - Monday March 31, 1309
Way of Kings Inn to the Ambush Site -
Geoffroi follows along quietly to the ambush site. Once there he looks around, trying to conceive all the different scenarios that could occur. A thread of anxiety begins to enter his thoughts, as always happens before a battle. He begins to run through several old spells in his head that are designed to calm one before battle
“May Jesù and his blessed Mother watch over our souls tonight, and may St. Michael guide our strikes “ He says to Volkov, checking the crossbow for any flaws
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Outside Elysium - Lorenzo, Vitaliano and Onfroi
Vitaliano nods as he listens. While it did not truly answer his questions to satisfaction, it did provide some further insight. He paused as he considered some things and remembered an incident before early into his knowledge of the night. "Beasts....can sense our unnatural life. I had some experience in my youth with training dogs, is there one of our 'magics' that our blood provides that could mask us from them much like we can hide in the shadows? I had noticed just the other night one of my fellow canite had dogs employed at his home and they could sense me despite my hidden nature." he said slightly annoyed at that particular point.
Venice by Night - Monday March 31, 1309
The Blue Mongoose –
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"No, I do not believe she is near. I believe she is still in the East. Her Eldest Childe is here, or was here in the form of a Masquerader.
He appears to have lost control of the body he was possessing and Xing killed it. Whether he comes here to investigate I do no know.
The Man with No Name withdrew some weeks ago, to where I am not certain. He and the Masquerader though captured and may well have slain a Lasombra, Kratos. He found evidence of the truth of Tiamat's assertions. These papers, which fell into the possession of a Ghoul, a Ghoul gifted by the Tzimisce Vykos to our Sire. We retrieved the papers from the Ghoul in exchange for certain favors.
However, that Ghoul has vanished.
I was instructed too destroy these documents but I have not done so yet..."
He pauses to ponder your further questions.
"Her motivation a century or so ago was to discover whether these memories of hers were real or just a legend. Her minions and her Childe resurfacing leads me to believe that either they verified the story or wish to spread the story for their own personal gain.
I agree, perhaps that is why she is here, to do what she can to stop the Camarilla from being formed. How she is going to accomplish that by making Kratos disappear and destroying these documents I do not know. Perhaps she has yet another ally here in the city?
No, I have considered discussing the matter with Narses but until the Conclave is officially over, I do not believe that he will be able to put much energy into assisting me".
Alejandro leans in, "The bond between he and I has frayed as it has not been renewed since before I left for Jerusalem. My compulsion to serve him is much weaker than it was...
I understand that the Tzimisce have ways to weaken the blood further but the veracity of that tale is as clear as the truth of these Tiamat myths.
You need not tell him all, the bond can be manipulated, you can hint at some things and misdirect on others provided you do not attempt to lie to him directly".
He sits back, "How you can help me of course is the next question on my mind".
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Inside Elysium -
"This has been a most enlightening conversation Bernardo. Now that you have informed me as to this extremely pertinent information, what is your next task here in my City?"
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Outside Elysium -
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Petradon turns to Vitaliano, "Indeed. My Clan as well as the Gangrel, Tzimisce and perhaps a few Bloodlines poasess this ability commonly referred to oh so cleverly as Animalism".
Bajazet shrugs at Petradon's statement regarding Amaranth, "On occasion yes. Generally under the auspice of a western Blood Hunt or when a specific target is identified by Leadership of the Clan as an enemy.
What better way to profit from the death of your enemy than to consume his very strength?"
Brian retorts to that statement even though he is not in the conversation, "Amaranth taints the soul!"
"What souls have we?" asks Bajazet.
"Oh we have souls..." reply both Lord Benne and Lord Brian Stack in unison.
in the Chambers of the prince
Bernardo considers and then says My hunt is not complete, Prince. They are prey that are beyond me but I am set upon a purpose and I will find their task for my prince if I can do it and live. I have them marked and there is no where they may go where I cannot follow. Bernardo says this last thing looking directly at the prince and giving him this morsel for which his own prince had used him so much
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Outside Elysium -
"Oh we have souls..." reply both Lord Benne and Lord Brian Stack in unison.
Lorenzo does his best to stifle a small chuckle at the two-part harmony response of his Sire and the elder Salubri.
The former doctor then gives his Sire a questioning look, as if struck by inspiration, before thinking...
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Inside Elysium -
"I suspect that my old foe is here to cause problems for me. If they have visited Greetings Inn than they are in league with the Tzimisce Myca Vykos and I have sent one of my own agents into a trap.
By now, she is with one of Vykos' own servants.
Are you willing to follow my own ally and lie in wait for a time when I can spring mine own trap upon them?"
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Outside Elysium -
Helene continues to engage with Andrew, "He seeks to create a location that would be a panacea to the masses".
Andrew smiles, "I c'n appreciate tha' endeavor an' would support it fully".
Venice by Day to Night - Monday March 31, 1309
Via Orsoline -
Geoffroi and Baldemar take their positions on the building facing the sea with its back to the rest of the city. Here the wind blows to the northeast steadily.
As the sun begins to set the storm looms over the shore and the rain begins to fall. Just as the sun sets the storm seems to increase in intensity, the rain pounds harder, the wind whips more viciously. In some instances the rain is falling vertically. Visibility is becoming poor to say the least. Across at the other buildings you can only assume that Brice and Wilhelm will be having the same difficulties.
Down in the "courtyard" of crossfire, the darkness is only alleviated by lightning strikes.
Baldemar turns to you, "This foul weather seems summoned by the Devil himself! How can we shoot a target through the heart when we can barely see the target?"
Venice by Night - Monday March 31, 1309
the Streets of Venice –
You step out into the night and begin to wander the streets to ensure that you are not followed. Between the foul weather and the darkness of the clouds overhead you are not sure you can be followed or see anyone following you!
As you wander back and forth you find yourself heading towards the grand canal to look for a Gondola to ride for some time, assuming the boatman are even out in this torrential downpour.
Amazingly, you find one. The boatman is one of Santo's minions, likely out here to pick up Cainites for the meeting at Elysium this night. As you skim past Saint Mark's square you hear the sounds of a battle! It is a full fledged fight in front of the Doge's palace with foot and horsemen attacking one another! As the lightning strikes and you look you see the insignia of both the Doge and your own House. It appears that Civil War has begun in Venice...
Venice by Night - Monday March 31, 1309
the Streets of Venice –
Alyssa nods, "Very well. We shall ensure that all of your oawsn are unharmed".
The two of you step out into the night. The wind still whips an the rain still comes own in buckets, sometimes sideways.
Alyssa turns to you hood covering her face as you force your way forward "If there are three buildings and two of us, we should split up my Childe to try and disable these allies of the Hunter.
I hope that this does not come back to create problems for us Childe. If it does, we should flee the city rather than fall with Talisman..."
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Outside Elysium -
** spoiler omitted **
Helene continues to engage with Andrew, "He seeks to create a location that would be a panacea to the masses".
Andrew smiles, "I c'n appreciate tha' endeavor an' would support it fully".
The Innkeeper inclines his head to all. The question of souls intrigues him, and he has an opinion but does not with to blurt and intrude.
Helene's talk however surprises him. Of course, it shouldn't, Violeta no doubt shared and if she didn't, the Artiste did. "Forgive me, Elder. Lord Andrew, I am glad to hear of it. This cannot be any one individual's project or it would crumble under its weight," Humbly. "Together, I think our sect can indeed make this idea yield much fruit."
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Outside Elysium -
The rain patters on Ranerius' head as he rushes from the front door to the pavilion of darkness.
Helene smiles serenely, "Of course Neonate. I must champion the cause of any of my Clan who would be so visionary as to create great beauty and provide stability for our kind among the Mortals".
Lord Andrew nods, "How c'n I be o' service ta' this meetin' o' tha' mind o' the Camarilla Ranerius?" His Sire Brian looks on but remains silent interested in what Ranerius has to say.
Venice by Day to Night - Monday March 31, 1309
Via Orsoline -
Baldemar turns to you, "This foul weather seems summoned by the Devil himself! How can we shoot a target through the heart when we can barely see the target?"
Geoffroi turns to Baldemar
“We do as best we can, and may God save us. We fight against a force whose powers may stretch to this weather “
Venice by Night - Monday March 31, 1309
the Streets of Venice – Michele
Michele wonders what is going to happen tonight as it seems both worlds( mortal and now his) are barreling to doom. There is nothing he can do but spur the boatman on to see if his sire will need his help. When this night is done and if Sadir is safe then to discuss what do if anything of this civil war. Michele grabs his cloak tighter against the wind and continues the path he started.
Venice by Night - Monday March 31, 1309
the Streets of Venice –
I am loathe to part, my Love... for are we not the only two we can trust? We do not know the intricacies, nor the ripples surrounding this ruse.
If I am to face final death, there is one thing I wish to know... what became of Raoul Snake-Eyes? Talisman hinted, but I did not wish to persue the topic.
Boldly, Alessandro kisses his sire's lips in the dark and downpour. Pulling back, he awaits the admonishment due.
Venice by Night - Monday, March 31, 1309
Outside Elysium -
The rain patters on Ranerius' head as he rushes from the front door to the pavilion of darkness.
Helene smiles serenely, "Of course Neonate. I must champion the cause of any of my Clan who would be so visionary as to create great beauty and provide stability for our kind among the Mortals".
At that smile, he inclines his head to her. He doubts it is as simple as she says, and he knows that she might have reason to see it fail depending on how petty she might feel, "May we all achieve that goal and more."
Lord Andrew nods, "How c'n I be o' service ta' this meetin' o' tha' mind o' the Camarilla Ranerius?" His Sire Brian looks on but remains silent interested in what Ranerius has to say.
I must tread carefully, if I recall the Salubri are among the most devout of Clans. I would not offend.
"The people of Venice feel without hope, and those without hope often grow desperate- I hope to restore that hope by inspiring them. I will do this by means of new songs that speak of mercy and forgiveness, and by the creation of archectiture that honors the holy." He says with sincere hope of his own, "make tangible a fraction of the great intangible. I do not know best how your clan might feel they can help, but given the lore and wisdom of your clan, I can imagine the avenues to such are myriad."
Venice by Night - Monday March 31, 1309
The Blue Mongoose –
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"No, I do not believe she is near. I believe she is still in the East. Her Eldest Childe is here, or was here in the form of a Masquerader.
He appears to have lost control of the body he was possessing and Xing killed it. Whether he comes here to investigate I do no know.
The Man with No Name withdrew some weeks ago, to where I am not certain. He and the Masquerader though captured and may well have slain a Lasombra, Kratos. He found evidence of the truth of Tiamat's assertions. These papers, which fell into the possession of a Ghoul, a Ghoul gifted by the Tzimisce Vykos to our Sire. We retrieved the papers from the Ghoul in exchange for certain favors.
However, that Ghoul has vanished.
I was instructed too destroy these documents but I have not done so yet..."
He pauses to ponder your further questions.
"Her motivation a century or so ago was to discover whether these memories of hers were real or just a legend. Her minions and her Childe resurfacing leads me to believe that either they verified the story or wish to spread the story for their own personal gain.
I agree, perhaps that is why she is here, to do what she can to stop the Camarilla from being formed. How she is going to accomplish that by making Kratos disappear and destroying these documents I do not know. Perhaps she has yet another ally here in the city?
No, I have considered discussing the matter with Narses but until the Conclave is officially over, I do not believe that he will be able to put much energy into assisting me".
Alejandro leans in, "The bond between he and I has frayed as it has not been renewed since before I left for Jerusalem. My compulsion to serve him is much weaker than it was...
I understand that the Tzimisce have ways to weaken the blood further but the veracity of that tale is as clear as the...
Savio regards his Brother, then makes his decision.
Alejandro obviously knows more than I. My trust must be earned, but action is preferable to endless pondering.
"I am at your disposal Brother."
inside Elysium March 31st, 1309
Bernardo says serving the Prince of Padua also serves you it seems Prince Narses. I will join your trap and hope to earn twice the reward.