Let's talk scandal, shall we?
Jan 24, 2014 1:21:47 GMT -8
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Post by Just Evan on Jan 24, 2014 1:21:47 GMT -8
My fellow Kindred and welcomed guests,
There are many matters that beset our fair city. Mortals and supernatural things not of the Blood of Caine move against us in unholy concert. Our Masquer works tirelessly to root them out and foil their plans. Sabbat threaten our stability and very Blood with their machinations. Our Sheriff intercepts them and draws their secrets out like poison drawn from a wound. Crude behavior threatens our Elysium. Our Keeper takes steps to preserve our peace of mind and shared safety. The Anarchs to our south make bold statements indicating a desire to claim more territory for themselves and their increasing collection of independents. Our Prince makes treaties and dictates action. I cannot overstate my gratitude for the efforts and abilities of these luminary and efficacious individuals, all of whom leave me time and effort to focus on social scandal and the less dangerous matters of our glorious Camarilla.
In that vein, I would like to speak to you all about the Assamite known as Veritas. Not about the accusation of his willful breach of the Tradition of Destruction, as that matter is firmly for our Prince alone to decide. But the accusations of his breaches of Domain and Hospitality. A bit of history for the edification of the court:
During His Grace’s accounting of the City last year, the Clan Assamite presented two individuals of evidently great age (by the look of their impressively lustrous, jet black skin) who went by the names Veritas and Aequitas and for whom Toleration was requested in this city by the Primogen at the time, Ichido Hamza. This Toleration was granted and the pair quickly settled themselves in Tacoma, becoming a frequent sight in the Baron’s place of business, alongside their peer (again, if the equal luster of their skin is to judge age) and the ‘sweeper’ of the Baron’s territory; an Assamite who chooses to be known as Assim. So many Elder Assamites in Baron Ricther's territory... one wonders what it is about Richter's golden personality that warrants so many incredibly deadly luminaries of the line of Haqim to decide to make his city home.
In any case, very recently, the Primogen of Clan Nosferatu approached me with a series of powerful accusations – that Veritas had come into Nosferatu Domain and abducted Filias, a Tolerated Samedi under the Nosferatu’s watchful eye. Further, Primogen Styx accused Veritas of murdering Filias to his Final Death. A series of incredible and violent accusations that could resolve into a Blood Hunt if His Majesty were to choose as much.
Back to business.
With the details of accusation from the Primogen in hand and the proper authorities informed, I did my diligence on Veritas of Clan Assamite and found, to my profound surprise, that this creature was no crude independent nor inexplicable Elder Anarch (though we do seem to have a preponderance of those, don’t we?). Nay, Veritas has earned titles to his name in Service to the Camarilla. By Princes and Primogen he is known to be Polite, Quite, Adept and Handy. Shocking, no? So much status given to his name and he avoided being acknowledged by the Prince, not even deigning to privately inform His Grace. But I get ahead of myself.
Veritas’ presence was requested in Elysium last week to explain these accusations to His Highness. To the surprise of some (though not myself, as this Elder is so well respected in our community), he arrived to answer concerns. He brought with him nearly half of the known Anarchs from Tacoma, including the Baron himself, who was acting as his representation – it should be noted that either by oath or wound, Veritas cannot speak aloud and uses a signing language with his hands. A language he used, by Richter’s account, to flatly deny any wrong doing.
During the meeting, it was asked why Veritas did not seek acknowledgement in Seattle. He told the Prince and assembled Court that his understanding was that being Acknowledged in one Camarilla City meant being Acknowledged in all of them. His Highness called this statement “horse shit” and I could not agree more. Veritas has been Acknowledged in San Diego, New York and Cairo. All three of these cities are run by Princes who demand local acknowledgement. As a point of order, our Fifth Tradition specifically states “Honor the domains of others, and present oneself to the ruler of any domain you visit.”. Any domain you visit. Veritas, who’s name means truth; this Tradition is older than the Camarilla and you should know better. Shame on you. Shame on losing the polite standing that Prince Tara of San Diego bestowed upon you for refusing to be polite in Seattle last year during our Prince’s accounting.
Further, by seeking the Baron of a foreign domain to represent you and act as your voice instead of depending on the Revered Primogen Ichido Hamza or any other Acknowledged Kindred of Seattle or in any way assuring us that you are a respectful part of our society by using the rules and laws of our society to work in your defense, for allowing yourself to respond to the Prince’s request for answers by arriving with an entourage of loud and rude Anarch supporters in an incredibly vulgar display of sectarianism and risking political incident among two entire cities to illustrate your out-of-city, out-of-clan and wholly unacknowledged supporters who hold no sway in Seattle; I cannot believe that you are Adept any longer, despite the actions you took that so impressed Prince Mukhtar Bey of Cairo long ago.
The still outstanding question of a breach of Domain must be resolved. Unless his Highness proclaims otherwise, I see this accusation as one of standing. The Nosferatu Primogen who is Revered, Relentless, Discerning, Cunning, Loyal and Well-Connected as well as being Acknowledged in this Domain accuses Veritas, who is Quiet and Handy (and NOT acknowledged within this Domain) of breach of Clan Domain. I give both parties two weeks to gather support or evidence and on Saturday the 8th of February, I will decide if there was indeed scandal in breach of the Nosferatu Clan’s domain.
Now, with that matter out of the way, it is known that his Highness has decided to pursue a line of questioning regarding Veritas and the accusation of Breach of Destruction in the murder of Filias. Sheriff Hephastus accuses Veritas of plotting the deaths of many in Seattle and Primogen Styx supports this claim. As this is an accusation far beyond standing or prestation, I will abide and let His Grace’s judgment decide how to act. It is quite possible that the entire matter will be called off by His Highness as untrue or that Veritas will be found guilty of violation of the Sixth Tradition. Either of these circumstances will end and invalidate any question of scandal regarding the Tradition of Domain (in which case, no status, personal or loaned will be in danger).
I await the outcome of the trial with bated breath.
Now, I suppose I should be on to matters of usual business.
Sarah Smith, former Primogen of Clan Assamite retires from the position. Lord Ichido Hamza is now Revered as Assamite Primogen.
Geyorg of Clan Nosferatu is known as Efficient by his Primogen, Lord Styx.
Tom Mercer of Clan Malkavian has also earned standing in the eyes of his Primogen, Lady Simone. However, she bade me announce the detail in his presence in Elyisum and I am happy to oblige upon his return.
Sarah Smith of Clan Assamite has left the Domain on business and no longer stands as my Lesser Harpy. My loaned status of Diplomatic is removed.
Lady Charlotte Sterling of Clan Toreador, who is Logical, Resourceful, Talented and Well-Presented is loaned my reputation as Diplomatic as my Lesser Harpy.
Geyorg of Clan Nosferatu owes Prince Colin Colossimo a Trivial Boon for giving him respect due to one above his station.
Geyorg of Clan Nosferatu owes Primogen Emilian Fantana a Major Boon for his ongoing political support of Geyorg’s efficiency.
Lady Aristadt of Clan Brujah owes Cassandra a Trivial Boon for efficient appraisal of a situation of importance to her.
Lord Silas Boren of Clan Venture owes Justicar Tygerius a Major Boon for the purchase of all the boons owed to him by Sheriff Hephastus.
Sheriff Hephastus owes Silas Boren three Minor Boons purchased from Justicar Tygerius
Walk safely in the night my friends.
There are many matters that beset our fair city. Mortals and supernatural things not of the Blood of Caine move against us in unholy concert. Our Masquer works tirelessly to root them out and foil their plans. Sabbat threaten our stability and very Blood with their machinations. Our Sheriff intercepts them and draws their secrets out like poison drawn from a wound. Crude behavior threatens our Elysium. Our Keeper takes steps to preserve our peace of mind and shared safety. The Anarchs to our south make bold statements indicating a desire to claim more territory for themselves and their increasing collection of independents. Our Prince makes treaties and dictates action. I cannot overstate my gratitude for the efforts and abilities of these luminary and efficacious individuals, all of whom leave me time and effort to focus on social scandal and the less dangerous matters of our glorious Camarilla.
In that vein, I would like to speak to you all about the Assamite known as Veritas. Not about the accusation of his willful breach of the Tradition of Destruction, as that matter is firmly for our Prince alone to decide. But the accusations of his breaches of Domain and Hospitality. A bit of history for the edification of the court:
During His Grace’s accounting of the City last year, the Clan Assamite presented two individuals of evidently great age (by the look of their impressively lustrous, jet black skin) who went by the names Veritas and Aequitas and for whom Toleration was requested in this city by the Primogen at the time, Ichido Hamza. This Toleration was granted and the pair quickly settled themselves in Tacoma, becoming a frequent sight in the Baron’s place of business, alongside their peer (again, if the equal luster of their skin is to judge age) and the ‘sweeper’ of the Baron’s territory; an Assamite who chooses to be known as Assim. So many Elder Assamites in Baron Ricther's territory... one wonders what it is about Richter's golden personality that warrants so many incredibly deadly luminaries of the line of Haqim to decide to make his city home.
In any case, very recently, the Primogen of Clan Nosferatu approached me with a series of powerful accusations – that Veritas had come into Nosferatu Domain and abducted Filias, a Tolerated Samedi under the Nosferatu’s watchful eye. Further, Primogen Styx accused Veritas of murdering Filias to his Final Death. A series of incredible and violent accusations that could resolve into a Blood Hunt if His Majesty were to choose as much.
Before I continue, I want to address the matter of nomenclature. I heard some snickering over the names given for the Assamites in question. Point of fact, one of my own Ghouls mentioned to me that the words Aequitas and Veritas are in common usage among the Kine thanks to a moving picture about Irish vigilante murderers in Boston. I scolded him on his lack of education and gave a quick lesson in the Latin – Aequitas: Justice. Veritas: Truth. Filias: Faithful. So I imagine the tittering I hear in court is over the fact that Truth is accused of sneaking into Nosferatu Domain and killing Faith. Poetic, yes; however I will remind this court that the name Silas is simply an indicator for being Third Born in a noble family and that I chose to take that name nearly three hundred years ago after changing my mortal identity for the third time, it having no bearing on my order of birth to my mortal or consanguineous families. Elder will name ourselves how we choose and best if you didn’t attempt to analyze it too thoroughly, yes?
Back to business.
With the details of accusation from the Primogen in hand and the proper authorities informed, I did my diligence on Veritas of Clan Assamite and found, to my profound surprise, that this creature was no crude independent nor inexplicable Elder Anarch (though we do seem to have a preponderance of those, don’t we?). Nay, Veritas has earned titles to his name in Service to the Camarilla. By Princes and Primogen he is known to be Polite, Quite, Adept and Handy. Shocking, no? So much status given to his name and he avoided being acknowledged by the Prince, not even deigning to privately inform His Grace. But I get ahead of myself.
Veritas’ presence was requested in Elysium last week to explain these accusations to His Highness. To the surprise of some (though not myself, as this Elder is so well respected in our community), he arrived to answer concerns. He brought with him nearly half of the known Anarchs from Tacoma, including the Baron himself, who was acting as his representation – it should be noted that either by oath or wound, Veritas cannot speak aloud and uses a signing language with his hands. A language he used, by Richter’s account, to flatly deny any wrong doing.
During the meeting, it was asked why Veritas did not seek acknowledgement in Seattle. He told the Prince and assembled Court that his understanding was that being Acknowledged in one Camarilla City meant being Acknowledged in all of them. His Highness called this statement “horse shit” and I could not agree more. Veritas has been Acknowledged in San Diego, New York and Cairo. All three of these cities are run by Princes who demand local acknowledgement. As a point of order, our Fifth Tradition specifically states “Honor the domains of others, and present oneself to the ruler of any domain you visit.”. Any domain you visit. Veritas, who’s name means truth; this Tradition is older than the Camarilla and you should know better. Shame on you. Shame on losing the polite standing that Prince Tara of San Diego bestowed upon you for refusing to be polite in Seattle last year during our Prince’s accounting.
Further, by seeking the Baron of a foreign domain to represent you and act as your voice instead of depending on the Revered Primogen Ichido Hamza or any other Acknowledged Kindred of Seattle or in any way assuring us that you are a respectful part of our society by using the rules and laws of our society to work in your defense, for allowing yourself to respond to the Prince’s request for answers by arriving with an entourage of loud and rude Anarch supporters in an incredibly vulgar display of sectarianism and risking political incident among two entire cities to illustrate your out-of-city, out-of-clan and wholly unacknowledged supporters who hold no sway in Seattle; I cannot believe that you are Adept any longer, despite the actions you took that so impressed Prince Mukhtar Bey of Cairo long ago.
The still outstanding question of a breach of Domain must be resolved. Unless his Highness proclaims otherwise, I see this accusation as one of standing. The Nosferatu Primogen who is Revered, Relentless, Discerning, Cunning, Loyal and Well-Connected as well as being Acknowledged in this Domain accuses Veritas, who is Quiet and Handy (and NOT acknowledged within this Domain) of breach of Clan Domain. I give both parties two weeks to gather support or evidence and on Saturday the 8th of February, I will decide if there was indeed scandal in breach of the Nosferatu Clan’s domain.
Now, with that matter out of the way, it is known that his Highness has decided to pursue a line of questioning regarding Veritas and the accusation of Breach of Destruction in the murder of Filias. Sheriff Hephastus accuses Veritas of plotting the deaths of many in Seattle and Primogen Styx supports this claim. As this is an accusation far beyond standing or prestation, I will abide and let His Grace’s judgment decide how to act. It is quite possible that the entire matter will be called off by His Highness as untrue or that Veritas will be found guilty of violation of the Sixth Tradition. Either of these circumstances will end and invalidate any question of scandal regarding the Tradition of Domain (in which case, no status, personal or loaned will be in danger).
I await the outcome of the trial with bated breath.
Now, I suppose I should be on to matters of usual business.
Sarah Smith, former Primogen of Clan Assamite retires from the position. Lord Ichido Hamza is now Revered as Assamite Primogen.
Geyorg of Clan Nosferatu is known as Efficient by his Primogen, Lord Styx.
Tom Mercer of Clan Malkavian has also earned standing in the eyes of his Primogen, Lady Simone. However, she bade me announce the detail in his presence in Elyisum and I am happy to oblige upon his return.
Sarah Smith of Clan Assamite has left the Domain on business and no longer stands as my Lesser Harpy. My loaned status of Diplomatic is removed.
Lady Charlotte Sterling of Clan Toreador, who is Logical, Resourceful, Talented and Well-Presented is loaned my reputation as Diplomatic as my Lesser Harpy.
Geyorg of Clan Nosferatu owes Prince Colin Colossimo a Trivial Boon for giving him respect due to one above his station.
Geyorg of Clan Nosferatu owes Primogen Emilian Fantana a Major Boon for his ongoing political support of Geyorg’s efficiency.
Lady Aristadt of Clan Brujah owes Cassandra a Trivial Boon for efficient appraisal of a situation of importance to her.
Lord Silas Boren of Clan Venture owes Justicar Tygerius a Major Boon for the purchase of all the boons owed to him by Sheriff Hephastus.
Sheriff Hephastus owes Silas Boren three Minor Boons purchased from Justicar Tygerius
Walk safely in the night my friends.