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The Conclave Opening Cerimony

1)      Everyone moves in and takes their seat.  Some kindred comes out – he is in a blue robe – and says the meeting is now in session.  Conclave session 209.

2)      The Founders are acknowledged by the council

A – The Council recognizes and is honored to have the presence of our 5 Kindred Founders here today.

She points to each Kindred and announces them.  They nod to the group.  They leave Xavier for last

1)      Lord Derek of Kent

2)      Prince Edward Scott of Tudor

3)      Lord Thorus

4)      Dietrich

5)      Xavier

Toreador Elder – I noticed that you are not wearing your founders robes, My lord Xavier.  Please note that proper attire at all Camarilla functions is required by amendment 576.  Do you need a new robe my lord?

X – No

Toreador – Then you have your robe

X – No

Toreador – what happened to your Robe, My Lord?

X – I burned it, Robes are stupid

<GASP>

Ilana – Considering that his Lordship has not been here for quite some time and also the fact that we are honored by his presence, we will forgo Ammendent 576 for now, My Lady Mila.

<Toreador does not look happy>

Ilana – Now I would like to welcome everyone else here to our Conclave meeting.  Some of you have traveled quite far and we are very happy you were able to come.  We have many issues to discuss in this meeting and a few announcements to make as well.

Darwin stands up

D – I have an announcement.

Illana looks annoyed

I – Very well, I yield the floor to his Lordship, Derek of Kent

D – Thank you.  I call for my right of Return – I wish to re-take my position as Justicar.

<gasps all around the room>

Viktor stands up with a broad grin on his face.  He walks over to Darwin and takes off his cloak and hands it to him and says, “My Lord, it is with great pleasure that I return what is rightfully yours”

D- Thank you, Viktor

Ilanna – Well, Viktor we all know how eager you are to pass on the mantle of Justicar, however, the council will need to deliberate on this matter.

Darwin – The Council will deliberate on nothing.  I am a founder, it is my right and it not up to the council – or have you forgotten Camarilla LAW?

<murmuring>

Nathan – He is quite correct, My Lady.  A founder’s right of return is above the council decision – it is a right given to founders through Camarilla law and cannot be affected by any amendments.

Illana- Not happy – Very well then – we acknowledge his Lordship’s request – welcome back, Justicar Kent.

<Voice from the stands> I object!

<Everyone turns to look>

A man in a white robe is standing up.  He continues

MW – I am sorry to interrupt but I object.  We have no proof that this kindred is who he claims to be, and handing over the mantle of Justicar without proof seems that it is not in the best interest of the Camarilla and those who the camarilla serves.  Most of us have never met the founder – he has been gone for centuries – he may even be dead for all we know.

D – And who are you?

MW – I am Pierre de Lancourt – Ventrue Prince of Paris

D – and how long have you been the Prince of Paris?

MW – for almost 200 years now/

D – Well he has a valid point.  I yield the floor to you, my lord – please come down here and state your case.

The man gets up – fixes his robes looking very regal.  He slowly walks down to the middle of the floor.  Darwin gets up from behind his “bench” and moves to the center of the floor as well.

S – Whispers under his breath – “no no no – don’t do it – don’t go down there – don’t do it”

D – Your claim is that you cannot be sure that I am who I say I am is that correct?

MW – Indeed – that is correct.  I believe you to be an imposter.  We have no way to validate that you are truly him – are we just supposed to take your word for it?

Darwin moves quickly and reaches in and grabs the mans heart and rips it from his chest.  He does this with such force that the body barely even moves.  The man’s body crumbles to dust and the heart in his hands does the same.

D – Read a book – I am listed <he says to the pile of ashes>  Anyone else object and believes that I am an imposter?

Dietrich giggles and claps – then he notices that everyone is looking at him and he says “Sorry – I apologize – I just got excited” he says with another giggle.

Illana – My Lord things have changed since you were last here.  We do not kill kindred at the conclave – it is… “rude”

Darwin – I do not believe I yielded the floor back to you, My lady.

Darwin – I now yield the floor to his excellency, Prince Edward.

Scott – Uhm thank you – but no need – I don’t need the floor.

Darwin walks over to Edward. The two whisper for a bit and then Edward finally says.

Edward – Well I have nothing to add – so I will yield the floor to Xavier then – there you go all yours big guy.

Xavier – I take back my seat of Justicar.

<Gasps and murmurs>

Illana – My Lord, you do realize that this will bring Clan Gangrel back into the fold of the Camarilla, correct?

X – Yes

Illana – very well – we will give you some time for your clan to appoint someone as Clan Elder.

X – Fiona

Illana – excuse me?

He points to Fiona – she stands up – “Fiona is going to do the political Job”

Illana – Very well, although since the appointment of Elders IS governed by a Camarilla Ammendment, the council does have to review her as candidate to this position.  We will deliberate in tomorrow’s meeting.

Very well – now that we have that out of the way,  I would like to move on to some announcements.

Darwin stands up – Before that, I have an urgent issue to discuss.

Illana – I believe, My Lord, that I have not yielded the floor to you at this time.  Please wait your turn.

Darwin looks aggravated but he sits down and waits.

Scott Whispers to Alanwa – I give 30 minutes max before he explodes.

Ilana talks for about 30 minutes – announcing new Princedoms, goes over the events calendar for the week, announces the matters up for discussion this conclave:

1)      several princedoms are too large and must be split in two to be easier to manage – she has a list

2)      The vote of representation

3)      Update to the 10 Most wanted list

4)      Sentencing of various kindred being held at the Camarilla holding cells.

5)      The ever growing Sabbat Threat in Europe – operating as cells much like the humans are for terrorism

6)      Assassination of 6 Princes within the last 2 years.

She finally is done and looks at Darwin

Illana – My Lord Kent, I yield the floor to you, do you wish to add anything to this list?

Darwin – Yes – <points at Gregor> I want his life.  He has failed the Camarilla and is not upholding the oath he has taken,  His actions are no different than those of the Sabbat and put us all in danger.

<Gasps all around>

Illana – I take it you have proof of these so called crimes he committed?

Darwin- Yes – I have testimony.

Illana – and what testimony is that?

Darwin – I have Alanwa – a victim of one of his plots – she will testify on all that she saw, and I have the word of Prince Edward, whose skills in Auspex are well documented in the history of the camarilla.

MW – Stands up – So in essence you have no Proof – you have the word of a Kindred and the so called skill of the Brujah Founder?

Diedre – Are you doubting the skill of our Founder, tremere?

MW – I am just pointing out that this seems like flimsy evidence in which to request the life of our Justicar.

Nathan – Please calm yourselves – the council will hear all evidence in this matter and make a ruling once the Evidence is heard.  <He looks to Diedra> My Lady, I assure you that no one is doubting the skills of your founder.

Conversation between Scott and Darwin

S – So have you decided on Archons yet?

D – Well – Of course Viktor and Pazu – possibly Hanz – but outside of that – I do not trust any of the current Archons –they are all loyal to Illana.

S – So what are you going to do with these 2 Tremere?

D- Do? I am not going to do anything with them.

S – Well for example – what is going to happen with James?

D – I do not know- I do not dislike him.

S – Whoa – coming from you that might as well be a marriage proposal! Well its good that you don’t dislike him – but you know now its going to be hard for him to do anything whithin his clan here or anywhere else for that matter.

D – I know – but I have to say – I was impressed on how he stood up to Nathan – did you see him? He wasn’t intimidated or afraid.

S – Yeah I saw

D – and if I know Illana, she will demand that my territory in Palm Beach be brought back under Camarilla control.  Which means I cannot ban a camarilla clan out of my city.  So we will need a Tremere presence – an elder and a Primogen.  I think James would do well in that role – that is until he upsets me.

S – Im so glad you have that mapped out for him already – did you bother to ask him if he wanted that?

D – Not yet

S – Well you may want to do that before you count your eggs.

D – I will speak with him

S – What about Alanwa

D – What about her? And please – stop trying to be a matchmaker – I have no desire to for a mate right now.

S – See – that – coming from you – is insulting – because I know that in your tiny little world a mathchmaker is an old fat woman who gets paid to make marriages happen.  I am not a matchmaker.  And I wasn’t going to ask anything about that, mr know it all.  What I was going t say is why don’t you ask her to be an Archon for you.  I mean, you know you can trust her now.

D – <mouth open> I CANNOT – she is a woman!

S – So?

D – She cannot be an archon

S – In case you haven’t noticed, it’s the 21^st century – and women can do just about anything they want to.  Hell- they can even be justicars.  Plus – she likes the same stuff you do – and have you seen her file? She certainly has the skills.

D – Yes – but she is a woman

S – And why can’t a woman be an archon

D – Because they cannot

S – Why

D – Because they are women

S – But why??

D – <Aggravated> because they are weak!

S – AHA! I knew it! You swear up and down all the time that you don’t think less of women and there it is.  And you wonder why you can’t get out of the 11^th century.  Its thinking like that, which cuts you off from the world.

D – Oh please not again – I cannot be lectured by you anymore – you will drive me insane

S – Oh I won’t drive you anywhere because you are afraid of a car you idiot.  I mean really.  You need to go patch things up with Clarissa, you need to make Alanwa and Archon and for the love of God – you need to learn to use a phone.

D – I have used a phone thank you

S – ONE TIME – it doesn’t count!

D – Once was enough

S – Look – you are a wild man – you rode in a plane, you listen to music in an Ipod and yes you even used the phone once.  You are practically a modern Kindred – ready to step into the 20^th century.  Just take that last leap and you can get there!  Shed those old ideas – if you keep clinging to them – you will be doomed and stuck forever.

D – Perhaps

S – Just talk to her

D – I will consider it

Thorus information for Ben

Information that Ben knows:

• He has been tracking the Sabbat Cells – one thing he has noticed is that he has seen the same programming signatures on both sides.
• He has seem on very few occasions, the same names of Nosferatu on both sides
• He has seen pictures on occasions – of Nosferatu working both sides.
• Ben has theorized that the Nosferatu are playing both sides – he has submitted such information on his reports, which now that he is prisioner has somehow made its way to the hands of the Nosferatu.

T – So, here you are – one day you discover a nosferatu conspiracy and the next day, you are a prisioner of the Camarilla.  One would think your own clan would protect you?

< … >

T – I am sure that you are not here by chance, Benjamin.  I am sure that your clan has some kind of plan for you.  But know this – your clan doesn’t care if you live or die – this is how their political game is played.

But, I am here to give you a chance to come work for us – for Clan Nosferatu.  Agree to come work for us, and I will do my best to try to keep you from being sentenced to death.  The crime they have you sentenced to is fairly severe – you will not get out of it without any help from a Justicar, trust me.

<…>

T – Well the choice is yours – if you change your mind, send for me.  If not, I am sure you will be dead.

Sean goes to see Rose

When Rose gets home he is at her door, eagerly waiting to see her.  He looks bad – his eyes are red, and if he was still human you would think he was a junkie of some kind.

He explains to Rose about what happened to him

-          He was embraced by the Sabbat

-          Darwin found him right after he crawled out of his grave

-          He took him in – explained to him about Vampires

-          He explains that the blood inside him is Sabbat blood and its cursed – he explains that this blood makes him a different person – that he does bad things

-          He explains that thanks to Darwin he is able to be a normal kindred – but he has not been able to drink from him for over 6 weeks.

-          He explains that He hasn’t been able to drink from him because he has been sick etc – and now he has been gone – and he has never gone for more than 6 weeks without drinking from him.

-          He tells her that he is there to warn her – that things will get worse and worse – and that she needs to stay away from him because he is capable of hurting people if he doesn’t get the blood.

Rose is visited by Kristian – who wishes to know what information she has found out about Michael Bartley.  He wants to know if Rose has made contact.

Rose comes home and sees Michael in her apartment.

He conveys the following information to her:

• He is afraid of the Mages in South Florida – they are fanatics
• He is afraid his cover is blown with the Toreador
• He needs a place to stay for the next few days – while he relocates his interface
• He tells her its been hard to get in her apartment with the “weird drug addict” outside as well as Nosferatu watching
• He explains to her that the nosferatu are unknowingly working for the Technocracy
• If needed he will explain what he technocracy is.

Plane scene

Everyone is tired – relaxing etc.

Darwin – looking at a picture of Ashley listening to music

Claude – Reading a book – “How to say no to your difficult Teen”

Scott – restless and complaining to everyone

Pazu – meditating

Lloyd – working on his laptop

Scott tries to talk to Darwin who doesn’t listen since he has the ipod on – kicks Darwin’s shoes –

S – What you doing?

Darwin takes off the Ipod and pauses it –

D – Ignoring you

S – Ha ha – I’m bored

D – Go read a book

S – I didn’t bring one.  And you have been reading this same book for the last hour – on the same page might I add.

He pulls the book from Darwin’s hand and a picture of Ashley falls.

<Picture dialog>

S – So this sucks you know – going back there –

D – Yes

S – Not for you – oh no not you – the great Ventrue hero – but for me – this will suck and its because of you

D – I am sorry <giggles>

S – I don’t think you are

D – It wasn’t on purpose

S – See when you laugh when you say you are sorry – it doesn’t mean you are sorry.  I DON’T BELIEVEYOU.  This is going to suck for me – you do know I am going to have to hurt someone.  You know I HATE that.

D – I am sorry for you  <puts on the headphones back>

S – Wait

D – What?

S – Do you think it has changed much – I mean the great hall?

D – Probably

S – are you going to be ok walking in there?

D – why wouldn’t I be?

S – Because – the last time you were there was to deliver the news of Amanda – and you don’t do the whole dealing with my feelings thing well

D – I will be fine

Darwin tries to put the headphones back on

S- wait – I’m still bored.

D – <Looks annoyed> -  You are annoying me.

S – yes I am and you deserve it – and bonus – in the process getting rid of my boredom – see? Two for one!

D – I can maker you be silent for the rest of the trip.

S – Gasps – YOU WOULDN’T

D – Continue to annoy me and find out

S – Fine – Looks in the direction of Pazu – going to see what Pazu is doing – hes more interesting than you anyway.

D – Do not bother Pazu

S – Why?

D – He does not like you.

S – GASP – he does not like me? How is that possible? Everyone likes me

D – Everyone except your own clan

S – Ok great – so now all of a sudden you decide to grow a sense of humor? I am going to go talk to Claude – or does he hate me too?

D – Claude is fine

S – Gets up to walk to Claude – looks over – HEY PAZU – EVERYONE LIKES ME, OK? EVERYONE…

He gets up pissed and plops down next to Claude.

S – Can you believe Pazu doesn’t like me?

C – I cant imagine

S – I know – everyone likes me

C – Indeed

S – So what are you doing?  And why do you read these self-help books – I mean you been around more than 2K years – what can these books do for you that you have not seen – I mean really?

<Claude puts his book down – reaches into a bag and pulls out a pad and papper>

S – What are you doing now?

C – Taking notes

S – <looks around > On what?

C – On the new book I will write.

S – Yeah?  What is it about?

C – How to not kill annoying people

S – ha ha ha – you are a barrel of laughs – you and Derek should start an act or something.

<He walks off now to bother either James or Alanwa>

For James – he will be asking him if he is nervous to see his clan

For Alanwa – he will ask if she is interested in Darwin

The nosferatu lead Neil and Akawa to the old warehouse in FLD.  It is located by the beach.

They attempt to approach slowly – clearly there are people inside, there are muffled voices coming from in there.

Two men stand over another one who is laying on the floor.  As they get closer the conversation is audible:

1 – <kicks the man on the ground>  So what do we do with him?

2- Gavin said whatever we wanted – but we can’t kill him.

1 – Well what’s wrong with him?

2 – No idea – you know Gavin did his mojo to him and he fell to the floor and hes been like this.

1 – So what do you wanna do with him? We already beat him up twice.

2 – well its no fun when they don’t fight back – I dunno – we could tie him up?

1 – and then what? We can’t kill him

2 – Hes kindred you moron – we can do all kinds of stuff to him and not kill him

They start kicking the man on the ground.  Akawa gets pissed and breaks through the window

The two men are caught by surprise – one of them bolts out the back way but the other is grabbed by Akawa before he can go.

As Akawa proceeds to beat the crap out of him he starts yelling at him – “Youre not going anywhere asshole!”  “You wanna beat someone up – well then lets see what you got!”

Kristian steps in

K – Akawa stop – we need to question him

Akawa continues to beat him –

K – AKAWA – STOP

As Akawa continues, Kristian gets frustrated and 2 tendrils of shadow come out from the walls and pulls akawa off the Sabbat.

K – I said Stop

Akawa gets pissed turns around and looks like he is about to attack Kristian

K – That would be a very bad idea

Akawa hesitates and then frustrated and mad begins to destroy the crates in the room.

Kristian bends down to look at the man

K – He is alive

Kristian slaps him around a bit “wake up Sabbat”

The man wakes up and is startled to see a Nosferatu looking straight up at him.

K – You will tell me EVERTHING I wish to know about the Sabbat here, do you understand? Do this and you may even live.

The Sabbat looks at everyone in the room and nods.

Jahi is badly injured, and he seems to be a little delirious.

Kristian will say that he knows who Jahi is – he is the Setite that has been in the area looking for Gavin.

Sabbat info:

-          His name is Trevor

-          He is a Caitiff – he will tell them that most non-caitiff have already left South Florida.

-          Gavin was there earlier in the night

-          Even though the situation is bad for Gavin now he is refusing to leave without Pedro “its like the guy owes him money or something”

-          He tells them that Jahi is cursed – whatever Mojo Gavin did, Gavin said he wanted him to suffer a lot.

Kristian will say that they need to get this man to a Tremere soon to get this curse taken off.  He suggests to take him to Hanz.

They arrive at City Hall – Hanz is there waiting for them.

Sean arrives shortly after – he does not look good.

Hanz tells them that he cannot do anything for this man – their only hope is to see if Dimitri will do something.

They call Dimitri – Hanz speaks to him for a while and Dimitri agrees to come.

It takes but a few minutes and he arrives.

He looks at the man for a while he studies him then he looks up.

D – Its Chimestry – he is cursed.  It is an ingenious curse really – its forcing his disciplines into an “auto on” mode.  He is using up all his blood all the time for no reason.  He is going to burn up.  He has a day – two at the most – maybe a few more if we keep feeding him blood to fuel the curse.  Actually if we had more time I would love to study him for a bit – this is quite curious…

< … >

D – And what exactly is my motivation for helping this man?

<…>

D – Fine – I will help him – but you will have to do something for me in return.  You will speak to your prince and convince him to let me relocate into this city.

< … >

D – Either you do this for me or this man dies – I will not help unless you help me as well.  Trust me when I tell you – it pains me to have to ask – but my choices are currently limited thanks to the royal mess your friends created within my clan.

<…>

D – Very well – I will take him back and lift the curse.

H – Absolutely not – you will do this here

D – I do not have proper tools here

H – <Steps close to him and looks him in the eye>  Then go get them.

D – I cannot do a ritual here in the open – All of these people have to leave.

H – Fine but I will stay

D – No I must be alone

H – This is not a negotiation – This is what you WILL do.

<stare down between the two of them for a bit>

D – FINE – <under his breath> caveman, uneducated, troglodyte…

Hanz makes sure everyone leaves the room – Dimitri returns in about 30 minutes with a large bag.

Arrival Party in Vienna

-          Derek and Edward are stunned at the number of Kindred here

-          As each Kindred arrives (of note ) they are announced.  The following Robe colors are seen”

• White – Princes
• Black – Justicars
• Red – Archons
• Gold – Elders
• Blue – Advisors
• Purple – Founders

The following people are announced in this order:

-          Dietrich – He walks in looking fairly happy and will eventually look for Derek and Scott and discuss the “story”

-          Thorus get announced – he and Darwin bow to each other from far away.

-          Diedra is announced next  – she comes over to see Scott

D –<looks at Darwin> Hello, your excellency – its is our pleasure to see you here – it is our honor to have you at our conclave.

<looks at scott>

D – And you – well I  must say that I am astounded that you would dare show your face here again.

S – Well, Diedra – that makes two of us – with a face like yours I am astounded you show it anywhere without a paper bag…

<Diedra gets mad>

D – Why do you not come closer and say that – if you dare.

S – I would hate to school you in the ways of being a Justicar – but aren’t such matters as these better handled in private – clan to clan?

D – <laughs> Whats the matter, do you not wish to be defeated in public?

S  – I believe this is a Brujah matter and should be handled between us, do you not?

D <Laughs> fine – tomorrow night then – at the clan headquarters

S – Perhaps you and I should speak first – at the old training tower?

D – Ha ha ha – such a coward – fine – I will meet you at the old training tower tomorrow night at 9pm.

S – <forced grin> it’s a date then.

She turns around and walks away

D – You should have beat up her sire then you wouldn’t have this problem

S – If you say I told you so one more time I am going to beat the shit out of you.

D – <laughs>

Next they announce Xavier who shows up with Fiona

X – Derek it is good to see you old friend, this is Fiona

Darwin smiles and bows

Scott looks at her and smiles and extends his hand to her to shake it

Xavier jumps in and stops

X – SHE IS MINE

S – <pulls his hand back> I was just being polite sheesh

X – I know you, Edward – she is MINE

Scott backs off – “geez was just being polite – shoot me why don’t you..” … “wait – that was a figure of speech I didn’t mean actually shoot me … oh whatever – I will be over there” He walks away for aminute

Small talk takes place between Darwin and Xavier

X – So these are responsible for Decker’s death?

D – No – they are victims like Mark was

Xavier looks in the Direction of Gregor

X – we should take him now

D – No –we will do this my way – by Camarilla law

X – I care not for Camarilla law – you know this

D – Xavier – I spoke on that bloody blasted machine to convey to you the situation – you agreed – please tell me that I did not have to go through all of that in vain?

X – The Camarilla is too slow

D – You left the Camarilla once to work outside of it – how did that work out for you? You and I have both learned – the hard way – that ignoring the Camarilla does not make its problems go away.  We must fix this mess from within.

X – Fine – But one way or another he dies for what he did

D – Yes – he dies – by Camarilla law.

X – Grunts – Fine – I will do the rounds – tell Edward to stay away from Fiona.

They shake hands from elbow to elbow and Xavier goes off.

-          Ethan and Lauren come over to talk to them

E – David I am so happy to see you

D – Hello Ethan – it is good to see you too – Lauren

Scott comes over

S – Hello Ethan

E – Edward!

L – Ahh yes the Brujah

S – Lauren, you are still …

L – So not you in your league so just back off

Edward raises an eyebrow and looks at Derek

E – I heard yout territory was outside of the Camarilla, I didn’t expect to see you here, although I am happy to see you.  So what brings you here?

D – Personal issues I need to discuss at the Conclave

L – Ethan, I told you – you need to have the least bit of pedigree to get in to the Camarilla – he is probably here to beg membership.

D – Ahh Lauren – I have missed your sense of humor

L – Whatever

E – Lauren Behave.  Well David – I hope that we can see each other again before the end of this conclave.  Perhaps we can meet for a drink after the opening meeting?

D – I would like that very much

E – Ok great – well I will go mingle so to speak – I hope to see you again <bows and nows> Edward.

S – Nice to see you too Ethan

As Ethan’s back is turned and they walk away Lauren makes an L on her forehead and whispers “loser” to Darwin.

S – How in the world did you put up with her for 80 years?

D – I rarely interacted with her – that is how

S – God – you make the stupidest decisions…

-          Ilana arrives

S – Oh god – hag alert – hag alert

I – Derrick – how good it is to see you.

D – Hello Ilana – it is good to see you too

I <looks at Scott> I see your taste in friends hasn’t improved.

S – Thankfully his taste in women has

I – You remain an uneducated brute

S – and youre still an old ugly hag

Illana looks pissed and glares at him

D – Edward – do you not have some things to take care of over there?

S – Yeah – I better go before I throw up

I – How do you put up with him?

D – He is not that bad.  Many have asked me the same pertaining to you.

I – <smiles> I have missed you, Mon cher – I must see you again

D – Yes I would like to see you too – we have much to discuss.

I – <smiles> Come to see me tomorrow night – and we will discuss all that you wish… and more she says as she grabs his face and plants a kiss on his lips.

Darwin pulls back

D – Illana – we are in public

I – <smiles> Indeed… Come see me tomorrow Derrick

D – <bows> yes, my lady, I will.

Alden and Kah looking for the castle

*Basically they have been going towards the castle – Alden has been trusting Kah.

* They have to stop once in a while for Stuart to rest and to stop screaming.

* Kah seems to know where to go

They come upon a patch that has been torn apart by reality.  There are patches of ground but it is not consecutive.

Kah closes her eyes and appears on the other side of the patch.  She looks back at Alden and tells him to do the same.

<….>

She explains to him how Arcadia works and tries to get him to do the same.  He cannot.

She will port over and Alden will have to jump.

Stuart is standing on the other side of them – and they are both trying to coax him into coming – it takes a lot of effort but finally he creates basically a lighted path that he is able to walk on.

As stuart goes along the way he stops at times and remembers things.  The way is very slow.  He gets sidetracked easily.  Kah said that this is good – he needs to interact with Arcadia in order to take more of it in – the king is the realm and the realm is the king.

As you go you do notice some areas starting to change – some daylight shines through the sky in some patches.  As you keep going, you hear the US following you.  As you keep going they get closer and closer and eventually Kah says you must go on without her.  She will stay behind and try to slow them dowm.

You MUST make it to the castle

You MUST let the king sit on his throne

Once that happens he should regain his power and memory

She gives you a map of Arcadia that shows you where the Castle is so you can go on your own.  She stays and you continue on.

Alden arrives in Arcadia

Alden is in Arcadia – it is night time.

They are in a field – a line of dead and dying trees lays behind them.

Stuart is confused – he looks like the King here – but he has no idea what is happening to him.

He is confused about where he is – he has terrible migraines and falls to the floor in fetal position holding his head.  Screaming.

All of a sudden his screaming stops and he stands up looks around “I am home” he sighs heavily and falls to the floor, passing out – “Finally”

At this, the sound of screaming, screeching and giggling comes from the top of the hills – something – a lot of somethings is approaching.

He sees the Unseely cresting over the horizon – they are coming.

He feels a hand grab him and Stuart and pull him down into the earth.  They are sitting in a small hollow on the ground and hear the footsteps of the UnSeely above them.

The girl that pulled them down is a very pretty blond fairy – she is dressed in sparkly green clothes with some sort of symbol on her sleeves and her head.  The symbol is that of a dark and white star floating above a field of flowers.  It is the symbol of the Royal house.

She runs over to the King, bends down and puts her hand over his head – a bright light shines and he opens his eyes.  He still looks a bit dazed.

She bows to him –

-          “Your highness”

-          “Kah?”

-          “Yes, My Lord – it warms me to see you back in Arcadia”

He sits up and gets a migraine again, and he starts to scream – she tries to hush him, and eventually he stops screaming but is curled in a ball rocking back and forth moaning.

Things she explains to Alden:

1)      She is head Arcanist for the Royal Family – this means head researcher/sorcerer/medic

2)      She has been in hiding trying desperately to find the Prince since he left.

3)      She explains to him that now that the Prince is in Arcadia, the Unseely can sense it and will begin to look for him

4)      They don’t know his exact location but as his powers come back to him more and more they will know better.

5)      She explains that they have to get to the castle – to the throne room – only from there an the prince regain his full power and take the throne.

6)      She said she will go with them.

The meeting starts – Darwin walks in and asks for everyone to take their seats.

D – As you all know, we suffered a large loss here 2 weeks ago with the death of Mark Decker.  He will be missed, and Neil has graciously stepped in to perform his duties to his clan and the city.

Stuart – Yeah – with all due respect, your highness – why did this happen? I mean from what I understand, you basically went to way on the Sabbat down in FLD.  Some of the members of this council were notified but most of us were not.  All of our people are affected by events such as these – do you not believe that you should have called an emergency meeting perhaps and asked for input from the rest of the council?

D – No

Stuart – No? If you are not planning to consult this council when matters related to the safety of our Kindred are at stake, then please explain to me why we are here?

D – Well you bring up a good point, Stuart.

Scott – he does?

D – Yes he does.  This is the function of the Primogen – the intent when the Camarilla setup the structure of the Primogen council was a way to give each clan in each city a voice and a way to represent their ideas to the local leader.  That way no clan was ever left in the dark while decisions that affected their lives were made.  He is quite correct in this.

Stuart – Thank you, your highness  Hopefully this will not happen again – I would hate to upset the balance within the city.

D – Oh you misunderstand me, Stuart.  What you said, is entirely correct and would apply if this were a Camarilla city.  However, it is not.  This is my city – there is no law no bill of rights that governs any clan within my domain.  You are allowed to stay here by my grace alone and for no other reason.  It is not your place to question my decisions and even less to demand changes to how I run MY city.

Stuart – With all honesty then, Sir, why have a primogen at all Sir?

G – <Stands up and points to Stuart> This man is insane Sir, and you shouldn’t listen to him.

D – No he is correct.  I suppose I am a traditionalist – and I have set that up here simply for the sake of Tradition.

Octavian – Well Sir, with all do respect, I would like to say that in the past I think the council has served you well.  Although this is not a Camarilla city, on many occasions we have given you advice and you have heeded it for the benefit of all in this city.  So regardless of the Camarilla, the council has served its function sir.  If you decide to disband it, then it is your decision – as you have said, you are the supreme ruler of this territory, but I believe that it would be an injustice not only to the residents of your territory but also to yourself Sir.  I believe we have been a good resource to your rule.

D – Thank you Octavian, perhaps you are correct.  Now – we have a new territory to claim – what can any of you tell me of this new place?

G – Well Sir, I would just like to say that I am SO THRILLED about our new territory.  We now have FIU in our area – one of the top 3 Design schools in the world.  This University is a beacon for excellent in the world of Fashion Design and will solidify our position of culture in the world stage..

D – this will attract attention to us? We need to shut it down then.

Scott – HA

G – <Gasps> No, your highness – not like that.  This university will attract no more attention than it did before – but now that we control it, it will provide us great prestige in the artistic community – without attracting additional attention to us of course.

D – I am not interested in prestige, Genevieve – I do not wish for anymore undue attention to come our way.

G – No your highness, I assure you that it will not.

Scott – says the 8 year old.

G – <Glares at Scott> I find your comments MOST insulting

S – Well you are 8 – so don’t be insulted at me – be insulted at yourself

D – ENOUGH

<Genevieve glares at Scott>

S – What? Stop wasting energy – you are about as intimidating as wet cat.

D – EDWARD

S – She started it

D – What are you – a child?

<Genevieve looks triumphant>

S – No – there is only one child in this room and I will give you a cookie if you can guess who it is.

<Genevieve gasps>

S – Ok, Ok – I’m done- continue before the daycare wonders where you went.

Geniveve seems to not really know what Scott is talking about and continues

G – Well – also we have the FLD Museum of Natural History – a few blocks away from FIU.  And here is the exciting part <she giggles and shrieks> Its on the circuit!!

Everyone looks at her like she is speaking another language

Scott makes a mock shriek and jumps up in his chair “Oh GOODIE – now WTF does that mean?

G – You uneducated Neanderthal – that means when a new exhibit comes to the US – there are certain locations that are deemed more important than others.  All exhibits coming into the country must be exhibited at these locatios first – these locations make up the circuit.  Once again, this will generate great prestige for us – not to mention the fact that Diego has been trying to get his grubby little hands on it for over 10 years but since they are in a historical building, many of the Toreador of Dade have hesitated to have it moved.  It was in neutral territory before, but now – it is in our territory which makes it a significant achievement for us.

D – Once again – this will attract additional attention which I DO NOT WANT – will it not?

G – Well. No, your highness.  This will not attract anymore attention than before – it just so happens that it is in our territory now. I know you care not about the prestige involved, however, I can assure you that this is of great importance to my Clan.  This will make my clan very friendly towards us – and wether we are part of the Camarilla or not, I would think that we do not like to turn away the good will of other clans – is that correct?

Darwin raises an eyebrow at her

G – Except of course the filthy Ravnos your highness – I meant not disrespect.

D – Very well.  But I am charging you with keeping this from attracting undue attention to us.  If it does – I will shut it down.

G – Yes of course your highness – I will make sure of it – thank you.  Both institutions are almost completely under our control – it is only a matter of a few more weeks and we will be completely established there.

Octavian – Your highness if I may – my people are still in the process of digging out the last of the Sabbat resistance in the area.  We have found several nests – we have taken care of the smaller ones, but we have not dared to venture into the larger ones.  There are three fairly large nests we have found – we will need the help of the Gangrel and the Brujah to clean them out.

D – and the ones you cleaned out – have you given the Sabbat you found the option to join us?

Henry – Wait – join us? With all due respect your highness  – they are SAVAGES – they should not be in our midst.

D – not all of them, Henry – some are victims of circumstance and they cannot help what was done to them.  They deserve a chance to make the right choice and if they choose to change their path it is our duty as fellow kindred to aid them.

Henry – Well Sir, is that not a bit naïve – I mean – sure they can say they are changing their ways – but how do we really know?

D – Bring them to me or Edward – we will know.

Henry looks at both Darwin and Scott –

Henry – well Sir, as you wish – but I would just like to state my objection – these people made their choice when they attacked Camarilla Kindred.  Are you going to give the ones that killed Mark the choice? What choice did they give our people? I feel that our safety will be threatened if we do this.

D – Let me worry about that, Henry – just bring them to me if any wish to join us and we will deal with them then.

Henry looks upset but says no more.

Darwin looks around the table – does anyone have anything else to add?

< ….>

D – Well I would like to announce that I will be leaving for 2 weeks at the end of the month.  I will be going to Vienna to attend the Conclave there.

Most of the council looks very surprised and scott looks at him and says “WHAT?”

Octavian – Sir, why would you go there – I mean we are not Camarilla city – this is why many of us are here – we do not wish to have such close dealings with the Camarilla.

D –I have personal matters to tend to, Octavian – Matters that do not concern the city.  Sean will be here in my stead.

Scott – Sure fine – go ahead – you’d have to be a lunatic to walk back in there after all this time – but if that gets you off – then go ahead – we will hold down the fort here for ya <Scott smirks>

D – Well yes. <Darwin stands up as if to leave – everyone stands up also out of respect> I will leave at the end of the month, and Edward will be coming with me.

Scott – Heh – well bon voyage… WHAT?????

Darwin turns around and starts to walk out

Scott rushes out behind Darwin “Wait a minute – I am NOT going with you – I have no desire to go…” voice trails off.

The entire council is left alone in the room.

Stuart – says to Henry – Well what personal matter does he have there?

Henry – I have no idea – he does not share personal information with the clan.

Stuart – But he is part of your clan – how can you not know? Are you not supposed to be Clan elder?

Henry <looks annoyed> Yes – I am – but as you know he is so forthcoming with personal matter.  We often have tea together and talk about our feelings.  <he says sarcastically>  He does not exactly “share” you know this.

Octavian – Well – I hope he is not planning to bring the Camarilla here – I have no desire to be any closer to them than we are now.  Having a Justicar in the city for a week was enough Camarilla action for me.  Now if you all excuse me, I need to go.

Stuart – follows Octavian out of the room – Are you kidding me – when was there a Justicar here?… his voice trails off.