Dot to keep myself in the loop.It's still on the radar, but we have many things to work on! Thanks for keeping up with it!
No problem, I completely understand, many bigger fish to fry! :-)
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It's hard to RP some of these luminaries of Cainite mythos sometimes, but I hope that Augustus has a very different tone and feel than Alexander does, I do believe that it comes through on that last post :-0
Venice by Night - Tuesday April 8, 1309 The House of the Giovanni The Gondola driver is instructed to head to the Mausoleum of the Giovanni and he nods in assent.
Vitaliano agrees to cloak both Ranerius and Alessandro as well as himself for the visit to ensure that if Alexander is spying, they are not seen entering any potential enemy encampment. The Coterie is quite familiar with the building by now including Uwe who had traveled here on errands for the Prince from time to time before falling out of favor and ending up in a deep sleep for his own protections. The facade of the building is updated as are the internal offices. All is quiet at this time of night, the mess that was this place when the Hunters invaded having since been cleaned up. The building looks like a functional business once more. Lorenzo, as a resident, is recognized by the one Mortal guard who stands at the large double doors engraved with scenes of the underworld that lead to the House proper. He simply nods and allows you to pass without challenge. As you all enter the place is devoid of life, no one is about. The woodwork of the House is exquisite, the floors covered in lush ruby red runners the walls freshly repainted, you can smell it. It seems like everything has been refreshed in only a manner of a few days. Lorenzo knows the way to Augustus' chambers and leads you all there. Lydia seems somewhat apprehensive about him doing so as neither has ever actually met the Head of the Family in person before but she stays close to him and remains silent but you can feel her tension. As you climb the stairs to second and then to the third floor, if possible, it gets quieter. The air itself ceases to move within this hallway the sconces on the wall holding the flames do not flicker. As you all head down the Hallway expecting to be greeted by a closed door, instead the door slowly opens. Seated on a large chair next to a huge canopy bed is an extremely pale looking corpse of a man. Unlike most Cappadocians, he takes no pains to conceal his actual appearance. He stands and nods to you all. His eyes glow a jade green color. His body is large nearly 6' tall but fat as if the sin of sloth personified. A large white robe with the Catholic cross across his breast covers his largeness. His black hair is long and slicked backwards. He grins and his teeth are rows of fangs like the mouth of a shark, "Greetings Scions of the Camarilla, that is your Coterie name I have decided as you have not named yourselves, I have taken the liberty of doing so for you. I am Augustus Giovanni, Childe of Cappadocious, Childe of who really even cares". ST Shadow ONLY:
Perception + Alertness
Presence activate Majesty. "I dislike those trying to hide from my eyes. There are three more of you..." he drifts off and laughs in a manner so sinister that you wonder if it was a mistake coming here. "Ah I get it, you wished to avoid Alexander's minions spotting you entering my humble abode. Remain "invisible" if you wish then". He turns to Lorenzo, "A pleasure to meet you face to face Doctor. Pietro and Claudius tell me that you shall make a fine addition to the Family. A shame about your Sire being a coward but the bond of Sire and Childe is not that of the bond of Father and Son despite the mockery that the Cainites of old make it out to be. It is a perversion of Humanity a mockery of Gods will. I am rather amused by the hypocrisy of it all I must confess". He pauses and scans all of you in turn, "Michele Querini, the Grandchilde of the mighty Fahdi Mohammad. A shame that we had such a falling out, I rather liked your Grandsire, but we all have our own ambitions and he had to pursue his and I mine". He has no further specific comment for the rest of you but then his eyes come to rest upon Uwe, "The Childe of one of three. Your Coterie entered here on quite the mission, determined to reach me, assuming I would think that Pietro or some Ghoul would be here to gatekeep. But no, I am here alone this evening. Pietro is handling a diplomatic matter. Claudius is in the basement deep in ritual, thus the stillness of the House. Can you feel it? The portal to another world open? Even the elements themselves pause when such an event transpires. Ambrogino shall arrive soon enough. My Ghouls and my Ghosts are all exhausted, it was no menial task to repair the damage done by the Hunters to my home. But enough of such mundane talking points, you were here on a mission, tell me, what mission might that be that involves speaking to one of my stature?" Intelligence + Occult DC 7 - 2 Successes: Augustus has activated some sort of Presence power, you are currently unwilling and unable to take a direct physical action against hm unless you wish to spend a Willpower point to do so. Note that you may still speak freely.
I will move us forward tomorrow evening, want to give Alessandro a chance to chime in if he so chooses.
I'll post up tonight Meph and Clyde returning
Dot to keep myself in the loop.
Very strange - I wish there was a way to report this? I thought about it but I am sure IT at Paizo has better things to do than fix this.
Looks good to me.
Looking at your original Bloodlines gameplay thread, a search for "Brice" gives 173 hits. Ah you are correct. Thank you for going that extra mile! Damn, you are correct. The First, Second, and Third threads are all searchable. The new thread is not. I guess all new threads are non functioning using search and the old threads are. Quite strange.
Vitaliano replies, "If you wish to do so and not be seen I can cloak you my friend. Thereafter, we can head to Alexander to "report" to him. I have a cordial relationship with Alexander".
Venice by Night - Tuesday April 8, 1309 On a Gondola the Canals of Venice
Neither can I; all I can see with the search are posts older than a couple of years.The search function was problematic even before the store upgrade. I find it generally works for posts older than around 2 years, but doesn't see anything later than that.I can't get it to even pick up things I posted today... that sucks, ah well. Ah, misread that post. In some cases that would actually help me as my main game has been going 14 years.
Well everything was already organized by the party so a LOT of the legwork was done by the whole group. I would have had a post up for you last night but a sick toddler killed a lot of my posting time.
The search function was problematic even before the store upgrade. I find it generally works for posts older than around 2 years, but doesn't see anything later than that. I can't get it to even pick up things I posted today... that sucks, ah well.
Is it just me, or is the Search Posts function not working at all since the Paizo site update? It used to be a pretty reliable tool to quickly search a thread to find a relevant post from earlier in a campaign, now all my searches come up with:
Anyone else experiencing this problem?
Venice by Night - Tuesday April 8, 1309 On a Gondola the Canals of Venice Vitaliano nods to both Ranerius and to Michele, "Fair points. I think what is most important is that we are collectively together in supporting one another come what may of the Princeship. While Uwe is only recently joined us, we have welcomed him and I should think that each of us should respect the individual support he gives to his Sire, most of us would do the same. If this thing comes to blows, we have done enough for fair Venice, we should find some way to stage our sword play off the main stage this time as others fight for their prize for we are only to benefit in the most indirect way no?"
Everyone ganging up on the jar reminds me of the printer scene from Office Space. LOL, fantastic scene from a fantastic movie. I literally had a fax machine like that at work though it wasn't QUITE as bad. I was going to ask the Managing Partner if I could have it to murder it once it was decommissioned but then COVID happened and I have no idea what happened to it after as I've barely ever been to the office since!
Venice by Night - Tuesday April 8, 1309 Outside the Prince's Elysium Before the decree of Valdemar is issued, Xing, Radek, and Alejandro take their leave via the shadows. The Coterie leaves the naming of their group hanging in the air and Valdemar doesn't press the issue, probably not a surprise, the Lasombra are losing allies faster than a sinking ship takes on water, they don't need further defections. The Coterie (including Vitaliano and Lydia) steps outside and walks to the docks, away from the ears of the Elders. Ranerius appears to be less than pleased but is silent, for the moment. Alessandro is thoughtful. As you all board the large Gondola you came on and push off the dock, Michele turns to address you all...
I'll get Round 4 going a bit later today out of time ATM
Venice by Night - Tuesday April 8, 1309 The Prince's Elysium Magdalena's forehead crinkles when Uwe mentions the Artiste, "Interesting. I too was unable to visit her as if all shadows had fled from her studio. I was informed at the door that something was amiss so her ghouls denied me entry. Not seeking a confrontation, at least not yet anyway, I left". Savio positively grins at the opportunity to take his place upon the dais, "Thank you Brother. We shall be here if you wish to return from your travels. I am sure that we shall have a resolution of this matter, if not sooner, than later". He shakes hands with Alejandro who steps off of the dais. He and Radek turn to Xing, "Are you coming my dear?" Alejandro asks. She nods in the affirmative.
Veronica addresses the dais, unconcerned with the comings or goings of the three, "Childer of Narses. I have communicated with my Sire. She informs me that it is likely that the Camarilla Inner Circle would side with all of you against the claims of Alexander. However, there are a few conditions: first, one of you must seek the seat of the Prince; second the Amici Noctis must approve of that Cainite as she believes that the Camarilla will not wish to interfere in what may be an intra-clan matter, at least for now; and third the full Inner Circle must take a vote to confirm her suspicion. When this all may happen is of course unclear. As my Sire bade me to remain within Venice, I would petition you for Domain". She curtsies. Vitaliano chuckles, "That support seems specious at best. Are you going to inform Lord Alexander that he shall have to wait for not one but two committees before a Prince of Venice is selected? While it may be another way to dislodge him from his position here, it won't slow down his ambitions to claim the Princeship". Bernardo curses aloud incoherently once more and spits out, "Send a representative to Alexander! Let him know that if he wants the city for his own, he will need to come here and take it from us!" Valdemar raises an eyebrow at Bernardo, "Us?" Magdalena turns to him, "As Savio is the youngest, who should rule Venice would be between you and I. I am the Elder but you are the one with more political acumen. Your Childe, I recall, has a relationship with the Artiste so her support would fall to you. A handful of these Coterie members have already sworn allegiance to you. Bernardo, as odd as he is acting in the moment, is also in your camp". She turns to the Nosferatu, "Tell me Danov do you and yours support Valdemar over me as well?" Danov nods, "We do as he was the most recent Seneschal for the exact reasons you just stated". Magdalena turns to Savio, "If I support Valdemar, will you, Brother". Savio's grin fades, "Yes, yes I suppose I would, without a united front we cannot hope to defeat Alexander". Magdalena nods and sighs, "So be it. Valdemar, among the Childer of Narses, it only makes sense for you to lead us, at this moment, into a future without Prince Narses". Valdemar slowly nods to both of his Siblings, "I appreciate your votes of confidence". He is silent for the moment. He looks to Lord Bion, "Do you approve as per your pact with our Sire, my rise to the Princeship?" Lord Bion nods, "I do though the Long Night grows short as powerful enemies darken your doorways Prince Valdemar". He then turns to the Coterie. "The Lasombra, Cappadocian and the Nosferatu Clans along with the Artiste are the only true Cainites who were granted Domain within fair Venice prior to the Camarilla Conclave. Thus, Alexander's claim is illegitimate as all who support him are outsiders who have only recently arrived. While Augustus Giovanni is a member of the Cappadocian's one of the last acts of Narses was to strip he and his House Giovanni of Domain within Venice. Stripping them, he gave that Domain to the Scions of the Camarilla. Thirteen in number. Of course, not all of you are Scions. However, not all Scions are present within Venice. As Prince of Venice, I confer unto your Coterie Domain within Venice provided that you are loyal citizens and follow her Laws. Tell me, what name have you selected for your Coterie, which consists of Vitaliano da Riva of Clan Malkavian, Geoffroi de Clairvaux of Clan Salubri, Lorenzo Cappelli of Clan Cappadocian, Michele Querini of Clan Setite, Ranerius Bernerius of Clan Toreador, Alessandro Khadaji of Clan Ventrue, and Uwe von Roth of Clan Lasombra. Lydia of the Lamia Bloodline as a bodyguard of Lord Cappelli and servant of Clan Cappadocian shall also be a member of your Coterie. I designate you my emissaries. Travel to the House of the Giovanni this night, inform them that Augustus, Claudius, Pietro, and Ambrogino shall be welcomed back to the city with their full Domain rights provided that they support my rightful position as Prince. In exchange for their support, I shall name Pietro as Seneschal of Venice and grant the Mausoleum special status as its own Domain within a Domain such that whatever Laws Augustus wishes to decree there shall be respected as if that House was its own City". He pauses, maybe for dramatic effect, "I trust that such an offer will bring them to our side in what may soon be a War against Alexander".
Hi folks, I am going to have to put the game on pause for a month/month and a half, as I have accepted a new position that will require to move from the home I have been in for the last 20 years. Once I'm settled in my new home I will resume the game, provided of course you all are still interested in continuing. Good luck Talomyr! That is quite the long time in one house. I am certainly fine with restarting after the RL pause.
Venice by Night - Tuesday April 8, 1309 The Prince's Elysium Magdalena and Valdemar frown and Alejandro's pronouncement, Magdalena speaks, "You shall abandon the Shadows of Venice to chase phantoms? While I too respect Savio, you are older and more powerful Brother than our youngest brood mate and you take with you an Elder Tremere ally!" Xing sighs, "They take me as well" she steps to the side of her Grandsire. Vitaliano chimes in, "I'll be staying, if I can convince my Sire to remain for a time I will, I'm with you lot" he waves his hand at the dais of Lasombra, "I prefer the known to the unknown". Bernardo snarls incoherently, literally, no one understood what he said.
So far: Geoffroi and Uwe support the new Triumverate. Ranerius and I think Alessandro support Alexander, albeit grudgingly. Michele & Lorenzo I'm unclear about.
We are at the end of the line with XP, but I will award some maturation points during the long downtime for the current PCs.
Venice by Night - Tuesday April 8, 1309 The Prince's Elysium Valdemar replies to Geoffroi, "Minor here in Venice yes, my Sire has only recently become positively disposed to your Clan. Not to worry Fledgling, we will not waste your existences, or our own, to fight a battle that cannot be won. But to merely capitulate one's own home is not something we can do either". Something that Radek says appears to resonate with Alejandro as he nods to the Tremere. Alejandro turns to Savio, "While you may be the youngest among us, your fire for Venice burns brighter than my own. My own desire here mirrors that of Alexander, a stepping stone to reclaim my throne in Jerusalem. I see in Alexander my own foolish myopic views mirrored back at me. I am not longer the Prince in Jerusalem and I may never be again. What I can be, is something else, but what else I cannot know if I remain here. Savio shall claim my place in the triumverate. Radek and I, and if she is interested, Xing, shall track down and confront those who conspire with She who Shall Not be Named". Radek likewise bows to Veronica Acqua, "As agreed, I relinquish my claim to your Sire in exchange for a return to Clan Tremere. Mistress Franchon shall be the Tremere Inner Circle representative". Xing's eyes go wide as if she is unsure how to react to this development.
Passed out last night, updates at some point today.
Hamar's update is now complete!
Geoffroi has been confirmed to be the Sire to that players next PC! ------- Unless of course any of you die before the chronicle ends.... can't Embrace if you've already met the Final Death!
Hey folks, just to clarify the situation there appear to be a few choices: 1. Align with Alexander.
As discussed many times, usually annually around the anniversary of the beginning of the game, I plan to move us along to the 1400s. This time it's absolutely happening THIS YEAR! This is the last or the second to last night of the 1300's Venice Chronicle so it's time to decide how you wish to proceed. --- If I remember properly: Lorenzo will be continuing with his current Bloodline and will Embrace his next PC. Ranerius will be continuing with his current Bloodline and will Embrace Zuana, his current PCs Ghoul Wife. Michele will be continuing with his current Bloodline and will Embrace his next PC. I believe that Geoffroi also elected to stick with the Salubri Bloodline and will Embrace his next PC. Alessandro, I don't recall your decision on that one, i.e. if you want to play Alessandro's Childe or explore a new Clan. @ Uwe, the plan for this campaign was always to start a new PC each century with the new PC being the Childe of the prior PC so by the new Millennia each Player had several characters they had played and several storylines that would play out at the end most interconnected with some PCs sire, grandsires, great grandsires, etc for or against them at the end. I know you have played Uwe for a short period of time so it's up to you if you wish to start your new PC as a Childe of Uwe or start by playing a new Clan. --- Note that ALL new PCs will be starting as Mortals and I will be roleplaying your current PCs.
Venice by Night - Tuesday April 8, 1309 The Prince's Elysium Lydia speaks up, "Radek, isn't your Childe in Paris or will be arriving soon? Perhaps we can ask him to survey the political climate and between he and Ranerius' Sire, determine when a return for Alexander may be appropriate and warranted?" Danov's eyes go wide at the implication, nay direct statement, made by Lorenzo, "Dangerous indeed these Necromancers. My Clan has ties to Paris, I too can learn what if anything may be learned about the current political climate in Paris. The question is how quickly can we assemble this data and will that be before Alexander makes a move for direct action against what he may perceive as his rivals?"
Venice by Night - Tuesday April 8, 1309 The Prince's Elysium Radek speaks, "All the most powerful members of the House of Giovanni, Clan Cappadocian. By numbers perhaps insufficient to challenge either group, but they've more Mortal resources than probably either group and direct control of them as well. Narses power was through his control of his Mortal thralls as well as his own power, plus his connection first to the Cainite Heresy, then to Rome, and then to Augustus, with his final pivot his most ingenious, to the formation of the Camarilla. That is all gone now, his final act his undoing. This realm will be ruled by force of temporal power, is there enough here to overcome the other two factions? Joining either would require subjugation, are all of you willing to do that? If not, perhaps a retreat to Padua to a realm controlled by your brood mate is in order. Otherwise, this will be a fight and many, if not most of us will meet the Final Death. What does Venice mean to all of you?" Bernardo appears apoplectic at the Tremere's statement but does not speak. The Tremere turns to everyone his eyes finally resting on Alejandro where they remain as he then continues, "Is Venice the Prince? Is Venice the cobblestoned streets and canals themselves? Is Venice it's Mortal population? What do you fight for when as the dead you fight for Venice? Or is it your own self edification? Your own piece of that temporal power that such an influential city-state grants to you. Joining either side will give that side a decisive edge but may ensure that the final act is indeed a bloodletting. What good is temporal power if you meet the Final Death trying to achieve it?"
I think we're getting max HP Hey Pat, can you confirm max HP per level? Thanks! --- OK character sheet updated except for Hit Points.
Venice by Night - Tuesday April 8, 1309 The Prince's Elysium Valdemar responds to Ranerius, "It is impossible to know. Kestral has been missing for weeks, for all I know he has returned to Rome or met the Final Death". Magdalena regards Michele's response related to Rimmon, "I for one do believe that her presence here is more of an inconvenience than a boon. She came here seeking succor and an ally to attack her enemies abroad if what you say is true Serpent. Valdemar was clearly attempting to utilize her to aid himself against my ambitions and the ambitions of Alejandro to replace our Sire on this very dais". She looks at Valdemar with undisguised annoyance. She continues, "Her arrival has now placed four more Cainites in the camp of Alexander. And what are these Children of Osiris? I've not heard of this bloodline before, do they serve the Ventrue in some manner. Even this Coterie before us, with the exception of Uwe, have unclear motivations. I do believe that Alessandro and Ranerius are sincere in their passion for Venice, but that does not mean that creates automatic support for us either individually or collectively". Lord Bion speaks, "I cannot speak for these young Cainites but I do believe that what is best for Venice is a continuation of Narses rule via his Childer. That said, now is not the time for blood in the streets of Venice, if we are discovered in said fighting, the Hunters my young friends had ushered out by the Doge may be invited back, and with local support. As far as the Children of Osiris, they are a bloodline unique to Egypt, some rivalry from the earliest days of the rise of Set. I had heard they were all destroyed by he and his Brood, it appears that such reports were incorrect". Alejandro replies to Uwe's question, "Unfortunately Nephew, we have more negative news to share. Soon after Rimmon and the Setites left we were visited at Court by Pietro Giovanni. The Head of the House, this Augustus Giovanni, long an ally of my Sire announced his intent to seize praxis for himself. Thus, there is a new player to this game. It is unclear how many of his Clan are present" He lingers of both Bion and Lorenzo "what is clear is that he is powerful enough and has enough influence in the Mortal world as well as the underworld, to be a legitimate concern". Danov of Clan Nosferatu speaks, "Clan Nosferatu supports this triumverate provided that the villain Onfroi of Burgandy is handed to our Clan for trial. The Giovanni's arrival is interesting. We monitor the ports for, Narses, well we used to. No ships registered to their ownership have arrived, how did they come back in when they sailed out to Sea? Overland via Gondola?" He looks perplexed. Bernardo watches the proceeds intently but remains silent. Radek and Veronica likewise are content to listen and observe.
Stop rolling criticals against my undead and it won't feel that way!
Whelp, those weren't the best rolls. Were they!
Well don't get TOO drunk you need to post!
Venice by Night - Tuesday April 8, 1309 The Prince's Elysium Silence stretches as Michele considers how to answer the question posed to him. Lord Bion turns to Ranerius and nods, "Indeed, tis true. I posses such an ability".
I'll update Hamar's sheet when I have a moment, lately I haven't had many moments for such things, just trying not to fall behind on posts!
Nefer Meri IsisMeri and Mari one in the same?Not sure who Meri is. Ah :-) No, totally different Cainites. Ma-Ri was a Baali destroyed in 1204, who may have been resurrected through Katriana Volkov's birth (it's not 100% clear whether that is true or not). Nefer Meri Isis is a Ventrue Methuselah who may or may not be in torpor. Though Alessandro is Ventrue, this is not a member of the Clan that his Sire is familiar with so her name is a first impression for him.
No worries, RL has been hectic for me for like 9 years now....
Meri and Mari one in the same? Not sure i understand the question. Ma Ri is the Baali that some claimed to be reborn in Katriana Vykos. Not sure who Meri is.
Venice by Night - Tuesday April 8, 1309 The Prince's Elysium Valdemar frowns. Alejandro picks up the thread, "While it would certainly have been enjoyable to watch that old snake squirm, he now has us feeling confused. We had thought to pick an ally, albeit one who's motivations were questionable, still an ally nonetheless. Now an erstwhile ally strengthens the ranks of Alexander and brings with her yet two more Cainites of indeterminate power. I for one have never heard of this Rimmon". Lord Bion chimes in, "Rimmon is a Childe of Nefer Meri Isis, who was tasked by Ventrue to watch over the Setites for Clan Ventrue. Rimmon is a Methuselah, born around 1,000 B.C. at the end of Babylon as a world power. I am not certain why Nefer was in Babylon to create her progeny but that is the story as I understood it. One of my Sire's Brood, Lazarus, has both had positive and negative dealings with both Nefer Meri Isis and with Rimmon. I believe that the Sire is torpid while Rimmon was active, though more antagonistic towards the Setites. Strange that she would have arrived in place of what Khay'tall believed to be one of his own Clan to arrived but perhaps she slew his contact and found their missives arriving in her place. This Rimmon has holdings in Egypt, is there any indication why she would have abandoned such?"
I was entertained!
The Horn
Elliaria begins to inspect the book located in the cavern. “The Dirges
It's a fairly interesting read and certainly you can see why the Mitrans would have tried so very hard to eliminate the followers of Vetra-Kali from their land. All that Vetra-Kali stands for is diametrically opposed by the teachings of Mitra. Hell, even Asmodeus and his Devil subordinates vex and enslave in hopes of corrupting mortals. The Devil's foes, demons seek to pervert and destroy in endless unholy rampages. Both of these paragons of evil in many ways are closer to the teachings of Mitra than Daemons! Daemons seek only to consume mortal life itself. They are harbingers of ruin and embodiments of the worst ways to die, they epitomize painful death, the all-consuming hunger of evil, and the utter annihilation of life! But, you presume Cardinal Thorn knows what he is doing seeking to entreat with one of the Lords of Abaddon. You close the tome, still no farther along in understanding what to do, when you find scrawling on the back cover that makes it quite clear... Behold our shame that we, the Sons of the Pale Horseman, failed in our darkest hour to defend our prince the undying and ever malevolent Vetra-Kali Eats-the-Eyes. But I have seen it! I have seen the road to repentenance! 666 prayers. Three per day will break the hated Seal. With each prayer bathe the seal in unholy water and intone the dirge. At the stroke of midnight each day call forth the Supplication to Darkness. Pray to the darkness so that we shall be forgiven. Upon the first midnight make the first sacrifice -- one of our own blood -- so that Vetra-Kali will know we are repentant. At the first light of each dawn call forth the Cursing of the Light. Answer the spread of the shining lord’s light with our unyielding defiance. Upon the 111th Curse make the second sacrifice -- a true believer of Mitra -- so that the cursed god of the invaders will know that we fear him not and that his power to hold our master at bay is ending. At dusk as darkness returns each day cry forth the Call Across the Void. Recite the name of Vetra-Kali so that he may hear us and return. With the final Call offer the third sacrifice -- one of the Victor’s own blood. By the same blood that caged him so shall our master be freed. Let ye with wisdom understand. Once the final prayer is uttered upon the 222nd dusk, Vetra-Kali will begin his long traverse across the great wheel. At the stroke of midnight on that day he will emerge into his Sanctum and the Seal shall shatter. Blessed day! Be ready, my brothers. His eyes have been stolen from him. Return them and the Prince will honor ye with one task for each. For the Eye of Vigilance ask only for his mercy upon we mortals and plead that he do ye and yours no harm. For his wroth will be great. For the Eye of Hatred ask for his greatest gift -- the Tears of Achlys so that once more every corner of the world may know his mercy. For the Eye of Withering ask what ye will for in his gratitude he must answer your charge. And then behold, the Prince restored. All shall know his blessings of pestilence and despair. -R.Kappelbrenner -------
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While his downfall was in the FAR south, there's a chance that an NPC upon hearing his name would hear of that downfall. However, the other two Knights names are not dragged through the mud, yet!
Tis ok if the Party wants to head there themselves. We can do a brief split then. Elliaria, Grumble, and Mal can stay behind and rest the Journal found in the caves while the rest of the Party escorts Tih and Havelyn to Farholde and gets updates from Soren etc. It will certainly move us along faster! Keeping Brian behind for his healbot factor. There are a few encounters that are part of the next portion of the adventure that I am going to skip. Most are pretty interesting but playing ALL of them will slow down the overall story arc in PbP. --- About to eat lunch. I'll update in game at some point today though.
Venice by Night - Tuesday April 8, 1309 Lord Bion's Lair to The Prince's Elysium Lord Bion leads the Coterie plus Xing and Vitaliano down a tunnel different from any they traveled before, once he arrives at a dead end, he grabs a part of the wall and pushes it open! His strength is much greater than any of you had anticipated! It opens a new tunnel, the tunnel was rather dry but with the opened way, water finds its way down and the soggy walk continues. You continue to follow him, hearing some sloshing from behind as you look back, his Zombies assemble at the opening and wait, but do not follow. As you enter the pitch black tunnel it is quite long and begins to narrow. Several sturdy gates must be unlocked by Lord Bion to continue. Finally, after what seems like you are walking around in a spiral, you feel yourselves begin to ascend. The entire trip has been in utter darkness. There is light up ahead! As you close in, the light is provided by some eerie flickering purple flame, you believe it may be magic. A door bars the way. Bion produces yet another key. As the door opens, you realize you are standing in the back room of Narses Elysium! A few of you have been in here for audiences with Narses before his Final Death. Lord Bion steps through the door and into Elysium proper stunning those in attendance. You are behind the dais. Seated on the dais are Valdemar, Alejandro, and Magdalena. Also present are Savio, Bernardo, Danov of Clan Nosferatu, and Radek. Surprisingly, standing next to Radek is Veronica Acqua, the Tremere ally of Sir Dunstan and childe of Mistress Fanchon, whicih would make her the presumed enemy of Radek but she is here all the same. She frowns at Lorenzo but says nothing. Magdalena grins, "I suspected such a passage always existed. Thank you for confirming its existence, Lord Bion". Before anyone else can speak Valdemar nods to Uwe but looks to Michele, "Confess as to the treachery wrought by your Elder young Querini." His face is passive and he appears to be trying not to blame Querini directly...
Ran game Friday night was dead tired last night, updates now!
If I don't get a post up tomorrow, I'll absolutely have it up on Saturday with the group and Bion traveling to Narses Elysium. |