Post by Ebenezer Smith on Feb 26, 2013 9:29:39 GMT -8
Oh Seattle,
What a curiosity it is. Allegro her heart races, the beats not hardly finished before the next begins. Though the rest of the world turns and their pace is rather more Adagio, Seattle continues to be an odd facination. It stirs the still hearts of those near and far. Whispers, rumors, and transgressions of the Emerald Domain are a commodity abroad. And despite the eternity we possess the two lunar months of barely trickling news has the salons and harpies clawing at the gates.
If you simply are inquiring to update your records, see the bottom for, quick and clear, changes in standing, boons, and other notations of book-keeping.
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Miss Cecilia, Seattle's enchanting Keeper of Elysium, has been providing an exquisite local that those of great standing and their guests can enjoy. Should you ever visit the Emerald City be sure to secure your invitation to Sanctuary, it is a divine treat.
Keeper Cecilia has had a busy time rather recently, she had to appoint new hosts after her last few disappeared. The Keeper secured the aid of formerly Banished Kira Langston to watch over the "Lower Elysium." You might wonder why the Elysium is referred to as such? Simply stated, the young or low of station in Seattle have trouble grasping the concept of an upper deck. With two locals for gathering it allows for the frivolous and uncouth to avoid the ire of those that would take offense and learn proper decorum and still be who the will be. Even so the Keeper has had a handful of trouble-makers and malcontents in her Elysium. Most recently she had Banned MC Up-Roc, once a Toreador of some standing now turned Anarch. His behavior was such that even those of the Lower Elysium could not stand his presence and implored the Keeper to intervene. Such is how Victor, Seattle's Sheriff, owes Miss Cecilia a Minor Boon. Though a note, it seems as if Mr. Up-Roc still has friends and allies who are of value to the Domain and had them make a case for him. Such is the kind, generous, and benevolent nature of our Keeper of Elysium that he is allowed to return to the gathering on this March 2, of 2013. That is, with a few caveats to his readmission. I would shudder to think about the consequences should Up-Roc upset guests, or the lady herself, again.
Miss Langston, a host to Keeper Cecilia, has since also become Primogen after Skittering Sneaks' sudden disappearance. I would hope nothing happened to Skittering Sneak after the unseemly rumors that drove Primogen Langston from the city a less than a year ago. Primogen Langston has additionally had some trouble with one of her clanmates. Chavelier de Siuselot who incurred the concern and ire of some prominent Kindred of the domain after causing another of our number to frenzy in Elysium. It seems as though Primogen Langston had just spent the previous week Bonding and Dominating Chavelier de Siuselot to avoid such situations. Since Chavelier de Siuselot could not seem to manage himself even a week later Primogen Langston sees him as a Liability(-). Her troubles do not end there, after asking the Chamberlain what message to deliver to a rather unique guest of the Lower Elysium who awaited introduction, Host Langston choose to have the Sheriff delivery the message for her. Regardless if she indicated the wrong recipient on accident or on purpose Host Langston saw fit to have a local Giovanni, Miss Angela Millner, told that the Chamberlain had banned Miss Millner from Sanctuary and Miss Millner was to wait for him to call on her. For Miss Langston's inability to instruct a clanmate despite using heavy handed methods, lack of attention to detail, and misappropriation of Domain resources the Lesser Harpy finds Miss Langston to be Incompetent(-).
On a slightly more positive note I am pleased to announce that a recent addition to the city, Jibran an Elder Brujah formerly of Jerusalem, has been named Persuasive(+) by his Primogen Grizzly. Such prestation is granted after assisting a fellow clanmate Carter, former an Anarch, understand what the Camarilla is truly about. We congratulate Jibran and welcome the newly Acknowledged Carter.
On February 23, of 2013 our wonderful Barcelonians produced a Venetian Masquerade Event that was very much enjoyable. There were dignitaries from afar as well as close to home. Of note was the Sir Whitmark Casterly, the Prince of Coeur d'Alene, the Harpy of Prague, a smattering of high standing Kindred, and none other than the Greater Harpy of North America Miss Beatrix. The party played host to a rather tame and demure bid for power by a Tremere seeking to take Praxis of Spokane from Coeur d'Alene's Prince. The recently conquered Spokane had been promised to Coeur d'Alene's Prince by the late King Hans Madsen. With the death of the King it seems ambitious Tremere are flocking to the Northwest to "stake their claim." The contest had come down to one of support and the local harpies are awaiting word from all those who pledged support to one or the other. As it stands, both claim that King Madsen promised the city to them, the final standing of the opponents will likely decide the future fate of Spokane.
During the party itself there was a rather shocking social display. I am awaiting all the details but those abroad may know of what I speak. Soon the after the display Prince Luthias sought out Sir Whitmark Casterly to call in one of two Major Boons owed to the Prince so that Sir Casterly would speak on the Prince's behalf and clear up any unseemly details abroad. We the Harpies indeed have on record that Sir Whitmark Casterly owed Prince Luthias two Major Boons...owed. Yes, the trouble is that both boons have since been called in and accounted for. One was to bring Vince to justice, a former Gangrel of the domain; the other boon was spent to have Sir Casterly protect Ileana Cardea, how embarrassing for Prince Luthias. I am sure that for the right price Sir Casterly might still speak on the Princes behalf. But how kindly will he take to having a debt called in twice? I await word from either participant as to the resolution to this matter.
On the note of Sir Casterly and his visit, the beloved former resident of the domain enjoyed a very warm and supportive experience while in the Domain. Speaking with various Kindred of standing and station it seems as thought the Bowsely Doctrine is still strong. Though by word of Prince Luthias, an who attempt to claim the role of King in the Northwest will have to answer to his wrath. The Bowsely Doctrine is not one of oppression but one of options. Domains in the past have had very few options should they find conflict with each other. They either squabble endlessly till one of the upset parties retires (whether by force or by happenstance), or they solicit the aid of an Archon who promptly wonders what they are doing being asked to intervene in a non-Tradition issue. As a newer policy it takes time to identify the needs of the various city states that is being applied to. In the States most Kindred are not of substantial age and as such have significantly more liberal ideals and expectations. The notion of a King was simply too upsetting too many. A variation is in the works in which there will still be a figure above the local Princes. They will be something of an Arbiter, providing insight and guidance to the Princes on a regional level. They will have little to no 'offical' power but once can be assured that he who takes the position would be someone of strong character and potency to play and advise on a level with the local Princes. The Princes themselves may even form something of a council. Many details are still in the process of being worked out and reworked to fit the Domains' needs. We look forward to this time of cooperation and prosperity and here in the last Bastion of the Ivory Tower we anticipate great things from our Prince who will surely welcome such alliances and support to bolster the region.
The eyes of the world be ever watching.
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Victor, Sheriff of Clan Gangrel, owes Miss Cecilia, Keeper of Elysium, a minor boon for "services rendered."
- MC Up-Roc is banned from Elysium (ban is to be lifted on March 9th).
Luthias calls in one of two Major Boons owed to him by Whitmark Casterly (Invalidated by absence of records of an available debt).
Harkness owes Luthias a Major Boon for an undeclared reason, to be called in the first week of March this year.
Andrew Gibson owes a Minor Boon to Simone for a social faux pas.
+ Jabran, of Clan Brujah, is known as Persuasive.
+ Cater, of Clan Brujah, is now Acknowledged.
- Chavelier de Siuselot, of Clan Nosferatu, is seen to be a Liability.
- Miss Kira Langston, Primogen of Clan Nosferatu and Host of Elysium, is known to be Incompetent.
What a curiosity it is. Allegro her heart races, the beats not hardly finished before the next begins. Though the rest of the world turns and their pace is rather more Adagio, Seattle continues to be an odd facination. It stirs the still hearts of those near and far. Whispers, rumors, and transgressions of the Emerald Domain are a commodity abroad. And despite the eternity we possess the two lunar months of barely trickling news has the salons and harpies clawing at the gates.
If you simply are inquiring to update your records, see the bottom for, quick and clear, changes in standing, boons, and other notations of book-keeping.
---
Miss Cecilia, Seattle's enchanting Keeper of Elysium, has been providing an exquisite local that those of great standing and their guests can enjoy. Should you ever visit the Emerald City be sure to secure your invitation to Sanctuary, it is a divine treat.
Keeper Cecilia has had a busy time rather recently, she had to appoint new hosts after her last few disappeared. The Keeper secured the aid of formerly Banished Kira Langston to watch over the "Lower Elysium." You might wonder why the Elysium is referred to as such? Simply stated, the young or low of station in Seattle have trouble grasping the concept of an upper deck. With two locals for gathering it allows for the frivolous and uncouth to avoid the ire of those that would take offense and learn proper decorum and still be who the will be. Even so the Keeper has had a handful of trouble-makers and malcontents in her Elysium. Most recently she had Banned MC Up-Roc, once a Toreador of some standing now turned Anarch. His behavior was such that even those of the Lower Elysium could not stand his presence and implored the Keeper to intervene. Such is how Victor, Seattle's Sheriff, owes Miss Cecilia a Minor Boon. Though a note, it seems as if Mr. Up-Roc still has friends and allies who are of value to the Domain and had them make a case for him. Such is the kind, generous, and benevolent nature of our Keeper of Elysium that he is allowed to return to the gathering on this March 2, of 2013. That is, with a few caveats to his readmission. I would shudder to think about the consequences should Up-Roc upset guests, or the lady herself, again.
Miss Langston, a host to Keeper Cecilia, has since also become Primogen after Skittering Sneaks' sudden disappearance. I would hope nothing happened to Skittering Sneak after the unseemly rumors that drove Primogen Langston from the city a less than a year ago. Primogen Langston has additionally had some trouble with one of her clanmates. Chavelier de Siuselot who incurred the concern and ire of some prominent Kindred of the domain after causing another of our number to frenzy in Elysium. It seems as though Primogen Langston had just spent the previous week Bonding and Dominating Chavelier de Siuselot to avoid such situations. Since Chavelier de Siuselot could not seem to manage himself even a week later Primogen Langston sees him as a Liability(-). Her troubles do not end there, after asking the Chamberlain what message to deliver to a rather unique guest of the Lower Elysium who awaited introduction, Host Langston choose to have the Sheriff delivery the message for her. Regardless if she indicated the wrong recipient on accident or on purpose Host Langston saw fit to have a local Giovanni, Miss Angela Millner, told that the Chamberlain had banned Miss Millner from Sanctuary and Miss Millner was to wait for him to call on her. For Miss Langston's inability to instruct a clanmate despite using heavy handed methods, lack of attention to detail, and misappropriation of Domain resources the Lesser Harpy finds Miss Langston to be Incompetent(-).
On a slightly more positive note I am pleased to announce that a recent addition to the city, Jibran an Elder Brujah formerly of Jerusalem, has been named Persuasive(+) by his Primogen Grizzly. Such prestation is granted after assisting a fellow clanmate Carter, former an Anarch, understand what the Camarilla is truly about. We congratulate Jibran and welcome the newly Acknowledged Carter.
On February 23, of 2013 our wonderful Barcelonians produced a Venetian Masquerade Event that was very much enjoyable. There were dignitaries from afar as well as close to home. Of note was the Sir Whitmark Casterly, the Prince of Coeur d'Alene, the Harpy of Prague, a smattering of high standing Kindred, and none other than the Greater Harpy of North America Miss Beatrix. The party played host to a rather tame and demure bid for power by a Tremere seeking to take Praxis of Spokane from Coeur d'Alene's Prince. The recently conquered Spokane had been promised to Coeur d'Alene's Prince by the late King Hans Madsen. With the death of the King it seems ambitious Tremere are flocking to the Northwest to "stake their claim." The contest had come down to one of support and the local harpies are awaiting word from all those who pledged support to one or the other. As it stands, both claim that King Madsen promised the city to them, the final standing of the opponents will likely decide the future fate of Spokane.
During the party itself there was a rather shocking social display. I am awaiting all the details but those abroad may know of what I speak. Soon the after the display Prince Luthias sought out Sir Whitmark Casterly to call in one of two Major Boons owed to the Prince so that Sir Casterly would speak on the Prince's behalf and clear up any unseemly details abroad. We the Harpies indeed have on record that Sir Whitmark Casterly owed Prince Luthias two Major Boons...owed. Yes, the trouble is that both boons have since been called in and accounted for. One was to bring Vince to justice, a former Gangrel of the domain; the other boon was spent to have Sir Casterly protect Ileana Cardea, how embarrassing for Prince Luthias. I am sure that for the right price Sir Casterly might still speak on the Princes behalf. But how kindly will he take to having a debt called in twice? I await word from either participant as to the resolution to this matter.
On the note of Sir Casterly and his visit, the beloved former resident of the domain enjoyed a very warm and supportive experience while in the Domain. Speaking with various Kindred of standing and station it seems as thought the Bowsely Doctrine is still strong. Though by word of Prince Luthias, an who attempt to claim the role of King in the Northwest will have to answer to his wrath. The Bowsely Doctrine is not one of oppression but one of options. Domains in the past have had very few options should they find conflict with each other. They either squabble endlessly till one of the upset parties retires (whether by force or by happenstance), or they solicit the aid of an Archon who promptly wonders what they are doing being asked to intervene in a non-Tradition issue. As a newer policy it takes time to identify the needs of the various city states that is being applied to. In the States most Kindred are not of substantial age and as such have significantly more liberal ideals and expectations. The notion of a King was simply too upsetting too many. A variation is in the works in which there will still be a figure above the local Princes. They will be something of an Arbiter, providing insight and guidance to the Princes on a regional level. They will have little to no 'offical' power but once can be assured that he who takes the position would be someone of strong character and potency to play and advise on a level with the local Princes. The Princes themselves may even form something of a council. Many details are still in the process of being worked out and reworked to fit the Domains' needs. We look forward to this time of cooperation and prosperity and here in the last Bastion of the Ivory Tower we anticipate great things from our Prince who will surely welcome such alliances and support to bolster the region.
The eyes of the world be ever watching.
---
Victor, Sheriff of Clan Gangrel, owes Miss Cecilia, Keeper of Elysium, a minor boon for "services rendered."
- MC Up-Roc is banned from Elysium (ban is to be lifted on March 9th).
Luthias calls in one of two Major Boons owed to him by Whitmark Casterly (Invalidated by absence of records of an available debt).
Harkness owes Luthias a Major Boon for an undeclared reason, to be called in the first week of March this year.
Andrew Gibson owes a Minor Boon to Simone for a social faux pas.
+ Jabran, of Clan Brujah, is known as Persuasive.
+ Cater, of Clan Brujah, is now Acknowledged.
- Chavelier de Siuselot, of Clan Nosferatu, is seen to be a Liability.
- Miss Kira Langston, Primogen of Clan Nosferatu and Host of Elysium, is known to be Incompetent.