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Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court - Second Floor -
"Nay tha blade is not just tha it is a cross an I do kneel usin it tah take a knee an bow afor tha Lord, tha sword is naught without tha faith o tha man an tha hand o God upon it. It is no holy relic it is a blade meant fer defense an offense an tah brandish gainst evil."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew, Vitaliano, Lorenzo, Ranerius, Alessandro "Peace friends tha sermon will reveal a little, an all questions ken not be answered in a single sermon, an listenin does not mean not learning o other paths an findin yer own, I myself ave much tah learn." He looks to Vitilano
He nods to Lorenzo.... then to Ranerius
I would rather get manipulated and mind screwed by a methuselah then attend a lecture on the road of heaven... The time has come!
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew moves to the center of the room... "Tha hour has come, tha message is ready fer tha glad hearts tah hear more o tha road o heaven...come all who might seek tha road".
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court - Second Floor -
"Tis naught a just err truth filled comparison yer usin I hear tha words, but disagree on tha entirety o tha sentiment. Blood comes from life, not from death; no man kills tha hen tha provides daily eggs fer a single feast. Will you at least listen tah Brian's sermon wit an open mind? I thank you fer yer words, an I do hope tah control tha beast."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court - Second Floor -
"Nearly so, it would seem....I know of mortal souls bound in tha servitude, how ken tha souls be freed from such a fate?" Andrew looks at her expecting to see the wraiths upon her person or perhaps in the depths of her eyes......
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew "My dear Chile, Wrath is the pathway to strength! Do you think a woman, especially one born a millenia ago could rise to through the ranks or mortal men and then the damned men to take a place such as mine if Wrath were not my sword and shield? The Beast, when properly controlled, will give you strength that Faith in a God who does not exist could ever grant to you..." "Wrath can bring mah sword from its place an wrath ken swing tha blade through tha air, but only faith ken combat darkness, all tha rage tha ever was ken not make tha blade dispel tha black tendrils, it is tha faith an God tha makes it possible. Tis a seed fer yer thoughts....a lonely road tha one you err still upon, perhaps yah should speak wit Brian..." Andrew turns to check the door to the private room behind him....
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew Brujah Dark Selina
"Either, if you have words fer myself err jus a message fer Brian. Wha ken I do fer Selina?" "Neither bravery nor foolishness I fear tis wrath." "I would know the measure of the courage of your Sire, yours I have seen and I find approval and arousal from it my dear". " I fear yer scale o courage is not right fer determinin tha measure o mah sire, tha Salubri clan is made o two warriors an healers. An confuse not rage wit courage. Faith is mah shield, strength, an sword."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew Brujah Dark Selina
"Either, if you have words fer myself err jus a message fer Brian. Wha ken I do fer Selina?" "Neither bravery nor foolishness I fear tis wrath."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew
"Aye there is no contention amongst tha Salubri an those upon tha road o heaven,..." Andrew shakes his head sorrowfully...
"I will deliver yer word to his ear."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court - Second Floor - Andrew
Andrew bows to her respectfully, "Aye, he is, but he is preparin a sermon on tha road o heaven, ken I be o service to yer ladyship?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Andrew heads out to the crowded room Andrew surveys those present in the chamber he stands vigilante and if anyone were to notice he is usually near the wall, but with sufficient room to draw his sword.... He closes the door to the private room behind him....
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court a Private Room - Andrew & Brian "Aye it is well, Do I presume too much tah think tha if somethin were to happen to yerself err yah were gone fer an extended time, tha another is ready tah come in yer stead?". "A long time indeed! I will pray tha Lords voice guide mah self, an hope tha voice tha comes forth is not tha voice o mine own pride err vanity.".
Storyteller shadow Spoiler: I intend to vote as the elder or as Brian directs, do you see any problem with that?
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court a Private Room - Andrew & Brian Andrew laughs as well "How long then ave yah been at werk on tha Prince?". "Will we consult our elder on who we support fer positions in tha council, if not I will vote as you are." Andrew falls silent feeling recrimination on not praying hard enough to remove his wrath from himself.... But as Brian has said some of the clan are called to be warriors.... "I will seek God's will."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court a Private Room - Andrew & Brian "Aye then a clear message concernin tha feasts o blood, is a fine ting, tis true tha images may stir mightily within tha bosom o tha stilled hearts, tha hope is one among many, tha tremere seems trapped in deceptions an struggles o their own devising, wha hope do we ave fer tha many clans? Tha known world must ave many cities an many princes, how ken one claim dominion ov'r all tha others Tha wrath is as undeiable as tha hunger, it sits still an waits, I know tha wrath is resevered fer God alone an I pray unceasingly fer control o it, but yet it still comes...."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court - Andrew "So it would seem, I had thought tha seat o power was set fer jus tha country, was only later on i realized tha discussion is o a world wide empire, like tha Romans, so tha dramatic imagery is werkin gainst tha goal. Aye, tha vision I trust but tha man err men to do so....I am not certain I would trust myself, mah vision ken be clouded so easily wit tha wrath".
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court - Andrew
"Aye tis much to say many a tings ave happened, tha Tremere plot against each other an tha elder seems pleased to ave set tha course o both. Tis a difficult life o intrigue they live, an one I fear will carry into tha council." "Tha elder leads as should be, an elder o tha path one is on, tha path o heaven is open tah all, I had not intended fer tha changes fer tha council tah be only fer tha path o heaven, a fitting set o images fer a hall err such but not tha full council." "Tha fledglin council seems on tha verge o collapse, wit certain understandins o tha traditions, being variations, an again some powers o tha prince forfeit to tha council, obstacles it would seem." "Yer deliverin a sermon this night..I ave much to learn myself, my struggle is wrath, though it seems common to tah warrior o Sablubri......" Andrew seems to have stopped speaking and began praying for the long hard nights to come.
Still trying to lay low at the moment and hopefully later to get a full briefing on the current nature of the Salubri leadership.....
They don't actually go in they just spend eternity staring at the gates.....
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court - Salubri Table "Remind me later and I shall regale you with the tales of both Alejandro Prince in Exile of Jerusalem and Alexander the Deposed Prince of Paris". "Aye." Once it becomes clear that the elder of the Tremere is playing the two against each other for a position, Andrew feels that they are indeed fully embroiled in intrigue....most often of their own devising.... Andrew nods his head as he comprehends the situation likely each of them asked the elder and each was granted permission and neither was told of the other's status, a lie of omission..... Andrew crosses himself thankful to not be in the dark embrace of such....
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court - Salubri Table "Ah tha first moments o tension much like tha history o sovereigns an tha church. Tha hast shifted an changed o time." Then another thought hits Andrew.... "How is a prince made err unmade? Former princes still gather."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court - Salubri Table Andrew turns to Brian....
Andrew had reasoned many princes existed the world over, to declare one over all the others seemed an open declaration of war upon other sovereigns..... "Is any other prince o any other land here?"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court - Salubri Table Andrew nods to the Prince....
"Perhaps later we ken speak mor o tha eldest'est awakenin an err orders."
Andrew decides to dress it up a little for the sake of those gathered... "My liege if tha prince did grant leave fer those who were eldest tah embrace a childe fer tha purpose o tha council then it would seem more tha one thought hisself tha one an two did so; it would seem tha error was in tha instruction, not those in obedience." Andrew remains seated and looks thoughtful.... "How is it no other Salubri are here in tha same position?"
Sorry busy last night and today at work, will update this tonight. Still hiding in plain sight....
Doing my darndest to stay out of the lime lightEasier said than done...at least your sire didn't just mouth off to him... That was me and my Sire yesterday!
Doing my darndest to stay out of the lime light
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Narses Court Andrew is sorely tempted to approach Mistress Fanchon and offer his backing for her position if she were to change her mind on the criminal offender.... He smiles briefly and hopes she is not reading his mind....at least a little
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Prince Narses Court Andrew has nothing to say and he stands meeting the gaze of any who look his directions. He smiles at those he recognizes and wonders what horrible evils he has yet to face.... Andrew hopes the Prince forgets to call upon him.
**Facepalm not the message I gave to the prince.... Something about all clans and roads being included and nothing that offends any....
Perception + alertness DC?
"Though tha taste is a bit more in line wit may own tha clans should all be in agreement tha no one is offended err tha enclave will be fruitless. " Andrew shrugs when he meets the gaze of other Canaanites in the court...
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Andrew the Hardy - Just Outside Narses Court @ Mistress Fanchon
@Brian
He heads for the door as well....
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Andrew the Hardy & Xing Shi Just Outside Narses Court
"Thank you fer understandin I agree tha I too ave little love fer such actions, though I hope tha yer clan will also werk such tha spies an assassins and wrongs in tha sight o God can cease an fair punishment rendered not jus a single view o wha justice err honer err respect means. Consider tha chance fer alliance anew an lettin tha old ways die a final death." "Tha rumor is most foul only agents o tha devil an demons would speak so o God's faithful. We ave much tah discuss an without animosities o tha past obscurin our vision err yah open tah discourse wit mahself?" Andrew pauses and laughs a little...
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Andrew the Hardy & Xing Shi Just Outside Narses Court Andrew wonders what deep threat made him think the veiled meant harm to his person, he had no reason to believe it to be the case...was this then part of his frailty...his weakness wrath! Vengeance is owned. Andrew considers again the ghosts of the night can they and the veiled share a space each unaware of the other. Perhaps his original plan held some merit. Andrew approachs Mistress Fanchon of Tremere.
Andrew offers a slight bow as his leg will not allow for any depth in the maneuver...
Perception + occult
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Andrew the Hardy & Xing Shi – Just Outside Narses Court Andrew feels the frenzy now is it only the bloodlust of his kind or the warrior blood of the Salubri passed to him through the chalice... Self control
Slowly Andrew calms himself...
"I am mistaken I assumed tha one hidden from mah sight was a spy err assassin an meant harm, to one o us." Andrew drops his arm. Maybe a tradition about space of ones person was in order.... "Thank you Xing fer helpin tah restrain mah arm."
I always thought the Ravnos were a much better target for the Tremere than the Salubri. In fact in my way of thinking the decision from Tremere likely had several potentials on the list and as opportunists they took the first opportunity. A wide range of factors may have caused the change, I like to think that Storyteller Shadow will let us discover the reasons as we go. But since technically none of us even know that or that it was an alternative.....
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Andrew the Hardy & Xing Shi – Just Outside Narses Court Xing watches Andrew's angry outburst. self-control roll DC 4
"Is something amiss young Salubri warrior?" "One stood in our faces listening and yet unrevealed! I am insulted." Andrew wonders if the spirits saw and said nothing, or perhaps were ordered not to.... Andrew fumes and looks angry and is scowling in all directions...remembering who was not right in front of him.... Looking as though he just might draw his sword or attack anyone.... Andrew works to master himself...from wrath.
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Andrew the Hardy & Xing Shi – Just Outside Narses Court "watch where you are going..." "It is not us who have cloaked our presence to listen upon our conversation, show yerself!"
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Xing Shi & Andrew – Just Outside Narses Court "watch where you are going..." Intelligence + occult DC 5
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Just Outside Prince Narses Court Vitaliano da Riva, Andrew the Hardy, Ranerius Bernerius
Andrew shrugs once he had meant to speak with the lady that he rid not yet know Mistress Fanchon, but the spry Vitaliano had a step and then two on him... Instead he heads towards Xing to find out her supports for her clan... "Beg pardon, Lady Xing err yah well, this even?"
No worries RB, I didn't even notice....
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Just Outside Prince Narses Court Vitaliano da Riva, Andrew the Hardy, Ranerius Bernerius
"Aye a worthy thought Vitaliano, an thus we come full circle a clan is not likely tah invite tha outsider intah tha fold o secrets, an if one did tha watcher would likely use tha position to learn more secrets an powers o tha other clan, an we ave tha same troubles o pickin leaders fer tha respective clans, whom do we trust tah lead an whom ken be trusted tah help mediate a dispute o another clan's own makin?" "I ave learnt little o tha ravnos, but is mah understandin they ave not an elder o tha clan tah lead them, leavin tha clan in a state o limbo betwixt high an low station. Though still I would say tha terms offend me." Andrew shrugs....
Borrowed time.....
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Just Outside Prince Narses Court Vitaliano da Riva, Andrew the Hardy, Ranerius Bernerius
"Fear not fer I merely mentioned one problem not all ken be solved wit a sword, err wit truth...mah own struggle wit wrath fer example will never be solved by a sword, terrible err not."
"Again wha good a tribunal when clans neither know ner respect tha ways o tha other clans, though tis hard tah say wha is err is not a true way. "
If it is like the last time a misnomer for sure....
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Just Outside Prince Narses Court Vitalian da Riva, Andrew the Hardy, Ranerius Bernerius "You raise most interesting points Gangrel, your Sire chose you well. What do these others younglings think of that last statement?" "Honestly tha secrecy an treachery o tha elders goes wit out end an could no more be unraveled than a tangled knot which hast stumped generations o tha wisest men, sometimes tha solution tah tha knot is a true strike wit tha sword o truth, tha word o God. As a childe myself I ave no desire tah be tangled in tha bonds o oppression, an ave tha faith required tah stand firm in God's shadow."
Venice by Night – Tuesday March 25, 1309 Just Outside Prince Narses Court Andrew the Hardy, Ranerius Bernerius, Cantor Ranerius "I make no secret that I think my Sire Francois is best suited for representing my Clan. He is no paragon, but he does believe cooperation should be sought and has shown a genuine desire to worth with rather than direct. However, I do worry I may alienate if I try to make a political speech about it." He almost... "We should speak tah Brian as perhaps mutual support o one another will end wit both our sires upon tha counsel, though I know o none contendin fer a seat at tha table o clan Salubri." "Aye clans each ave secrets all thar own, but no matter it should not be such tha impedes a fledgling from chosin tha road tha best fits, an perhaps leave open tha possibility tha if a fledgeling cannot become as his err her clan dictates then another may take responsibility fer tha Childe."
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