To the Court of Lord Prince James Winton,
Word has reached me that rumours continue regarding the destruction of Corsta Micila and that vendetta is being planned.
So that all are clear in their understanding of the reasons for Corsta’s destruction I will spell them out for you.
The ventrue Corsta Micila was found guilty of planning the destruction of fellow ventrue Blessed Brother Hawkins, more widely known as Blessed Be.
Initially the Corsta had planned the destruction of a member of the Invictus; in his own words he viewed them as “to powerful”.
He brought his plan to the daeva Ambia Pentalpha, who dissuaded him from attacking the Invictus, instead directing him to attack a member of the Lancea Sanctum, Blessed Be, Corsta’s fellow ventrue.
The then Sheriff Tekla Asshai was privy to this planning, Ambia and Corsta had hoped to co-opt him, instead he, Tekla, brought the planning to me Tarlach Doherty, his senior within the Court hierarchy, I took this information to the Seneschal who asked me to further investigate with the Sheriff, and we did so.
The planning was confirmed from the very mouths of both Ambia Pentalpha and Corsta Micila; both were intent on the destruction of Blessed Be and had asked the Sheriff Tekla to conduct surveillance on Blessed Be so that they could extinguish Blessed Be’s existence. The Sheriff of course was not conducting any such surveillance; instead, between him and me we had been confirming the planning of these two – Ambia and Corsta – to destroy Blessed Be.
Corsta, for his crimes, which would have led to the collapse of the peace of the Court of Canberra and the destruction of many kindred, was found guilty and his destruction ordered by the Seneschal, I and the Harpy Vincenzo Sangiovanni under the supervision of the Sheriff ended Corsta’s requiem.
I am as yet unaware of the punishment meted out to Ambia Pentalpha; I follow the word of my Prince and those he nominates as speaking for him.
Tarlach Doherty
Priscus of the Mekhet of Canberra
The Keeper of Elysium for the Court of Lord Prince James Winton
(Mekhet: 3)
(Canberra 2)
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Harpy Duties
To the Court of the Lord Prince Emir Raoul,
News has reached me that our Prince is being “hassled” by a member of the Court for his status to be shifted. Cardinal Valeron Mayne Belotto, as an Elder you should know better! to be going directly to the Prince when we have a Seneschal, a Herald, a Keeper of Elysium, and for matters of status, a Prince’s Harpy, all position holders within the city with whom you may consult, how will our neonates learn, you can but be Recognised within the Court of Canberra until you demonstrate a greater understanding of Court etiquette.
Now fortunately the Prisci appear less weak. What a boon.
Clive, Mekhet neonate, has demonstrated strong and capable service to the Court in his position of assistant-Sheriff - in the absence of the Sheriff whoever he is - and pursued his position with diligence. It is interesting, that while some pursue status, others actually do things that deserve status. Clive is Valued within the Court of Canberra.
I must Recognise Alexander Lyons, Daeva Priscus of the Invictus.
Sundown, Nosferatu Neonate, he too has demonstrated ability beyond his years, willingly stepping into the breach to hold the role of Herald; eyes are upon you for your service to the Court.
Tarlach Doherty
Harpy to the Lord Prince Emir Raoul
OOC:
I use Tarlach’s three points this month:
– strippie strippie on the Cardinal taking him from Valued (3) to Recognised (2).
"We all know who the Cardinal is! but going straight to the Prince to be raised in status above the Prince and be way above all the members of the Priscus council – genius!"
– Clive gets status added to him for his diligent pursuit of his duties without fear or favour. Moving him from Recognised (2) to Valued (3)
"Thanks to Clive we know that the Sheriff position will actually go on the hunt for criminals within the Court."
– Alexander Lyons apparently becomes Recognisable amongst us, know who he is as he goes from somebody hanging out at Court that the Prince’s knows to someone apparently we all should Recognise because the Prince says so. Alexander Lyons goes from Acknowledged (1) to Recognised (2)
"Yeah I know Alexander Lyon he hangs out at Court all the time - whatus he do? I dunno, hangs out near the Prince."
See everyone at the game
Andrew Galan
Au2007010002
News has reached me that our Prince is being “hassled” by a member of the Court for his status to be shifted. Cardinal Valeron Mayne Belotto, as an Elder you should know better! to be going directly to the Prince when we have a Seneschal, a Herald, a Keeper of Elysium, and for matters of status, a Prince’s Harpy, all position holders within the city with whom you may consult, how will our neonates learn, you can but be Recognised within the Court of Canberra until you demonstrate a greater understanding of Court etiquette.
Now fortunately the Prisci appear less weak. What a boon.
Clive, Mekhet neonate, has demonstrated strong and capable service to the Court in his position of assistant-Sheriff - in the absence of the Sheriff whoever he is - and pursued his position with diligence. It is interesting, that while some pursue status, others actually do things that deserve status. Clive is Valued within the Court of Canberra.
I must Recognise Alexander Lyons, Daeva Priscus of the Invictus.
Sundown, Nosferatu Neonate, he too has demonstrated ability beyond his years, willingly stepping into the breach to hold the role of Herald; eyes are upon you for your service to the Court.
Tarlach Doherty
Harpy to the Lord Prince Emir Raoul
OOC:
I use Tarlach’s three points this month:
– strippie strippie on the Cardinal taking him from Valued (3) to Recognised (2).
"We all know who the Cardinal is! but going straight to the Prince to be raised in status above the Prince and be way above all the members of the Priscus council – genius!"
– Clive gets status added to him for his diligent pursuit of his duties without fear or favour. Moving him from Recognised (2) to Valued (3)
"Thanks to Clive we know that the Sheriff position will actually go on the hunt for criminals within the Court."
– Alexander Lyons apparently becomes Recognisable amongst us, know who he is as he goes from somebody hanging out at Court that the Prince’s knows to someone apparently we all should Recognise because the Prince says so. Alexander Lyons goes from Acknowledged (1) to Recognised (2)
"Yeah I know Alexander Lyon he hangs out at Court all the time - whatus he do? I dunno, hangs out near the Prince."
See everyone at the game
Andrew Galan
Au2007010002
ST Vampire Application
Evening All,
Below I flesh out the words I posted a while back on my application for Vampire ST. If you have not voted please vote - if you have already voted and you now wish to change your vote you still can. :-)
Vampire ST application
The focus of my storytelling of Vampire will be ensuring a smooth flow for the game while introducing concept driven and beneficial plot. This includes balancing the elements of Court with the pursuit of plot by having multiple storytellers. I will not be deviating from the current Canberra environment, rather working with and developing what we have.
Concept driven plot will focus on stories that revolve around ideas rather than a particular creature, enemy or storyteller planned outcome. This means plots will be complex but have avenues for resolution that are open to any character in the game, rather than fixed and relying on some critical combination to be achieved before success can be realised. Additionally, those who pursue plot will benefit.
I will also work with those players who have characters which are position holders to help develop the game. Using them where they are willing to bring events in the city into the Court. Again, those who are willing to have their character take part will be rewarded.
To this end I will have two or three permanent assistants. While one ST will remain in Court at all times to ensure the game progresses there. The other STs will be available to provide consistent Storytelling to those players who wish to partake in plot, or complete a scene, while providing consistent game reporting to me. So far Steve Doyle and Mitch Hatherley have agreed, I have also asked a third player (but have not heard back yet).
As ST I will concentrate on providing downtime responses, as well as ensuring a timely turn around on approval applications (I know of one Bloodline application that has been waiting a year for approval while others have had multiple Bloodlines approved within that time, that is shit; I will aim for consistency and timeliness in responses). This will include a heavy focus on remaining faithful to Canon. Developing plot will also be my primary activity.
Assistant STs will focus on sheet maintenance and the development of plot scenes. Their game reports will be critical in providing consistent input into the progress and ramifications of character actions. They will also be developing plot. I envision assistant STs as our future STs so they will have a high degree of freedom on the night, regular meetings pre and post session, where we discuss low approvals, along with game reports will be used to ensure coordination and consistency.
I will consult with other STs in Australia, this includes the Vampire GST, our Domain ST and other Vampire STs to see what I can draw from them that will benefit the Canberra game, I want the Canberra game to have the feel of being part of the Australia Vampire game but with the focus remaining on Canberra.
The Paperwork and Research:
I have completed my Storyteller Certificate. I consider the Storyteller Certificate important to complete prior to running any sessions as it helps in understanding your own approach to gaming, as well as making you think about what others want from the Camarilla.
I have also sought advice from other Storytellers running Vampire games. Particularly the last Sydney ST Hayden.
Conflicts of interest:
Neither I nor my assistant STs will play characters in Canberra. I will move my character to the independent Domain. This will remove any conflict of interest I will also not be playing Werewolf, Changeling or Mage which will give me loads of free time to concentrate on Vampire. I also have permission for my assistants to move their characters to the independent Domain if they wish.
My Background:
I have always run player focused games, starting in the distant ages of 1986 with Hunter Planet, through the dark ages of Dungeons and Dragons to Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, finally to Ars Magica, a troupe driven Storytelling game.
If you have any questions post away.
Cheers All,
Andrew Galan
Below I flesh out the words I posted a while back on my application for Vampire ST. If you have not voted please vote - if you have already voted and you now wish to change your vote you still can. :-)
Vampire ST application
The focus of my storytelling of Vampire will be ensuring a smooth flow for the game while introducing concept driven and beneficial plot. This includes balancing the elements of Court with the pursuit of plot by having multiple storytellers. I will not be deviating from the current Canberra environment, rather working with and developing what we have.
Concept driven plot will focus on stories that revolve around ideas rather than a particular creature, enemy or storyteller planned outcome. This means plots will be complex but have avenues for resolution that are open to any character in the game, rather than fixed and relying on some critical combination to be achieved before success can be realised. Additionally, those who pursue plot will benefit.
I will also work with those players who have characters which are position holders to help develop the game. Using them where they are willing to bring events in the city into the Court. Again, those who are willing to have their character take part will be rewarded.
To this end I will have two or three permanent assistants. While one ST will remain in Court at all times to ensure the game progresses there. The other STs will be available to provide consistent Storytelling to those players who wish to partake in plot, or complete a scene, while providing consistent game reporting to me. So far Steve Doyle and Mitch Hatherley have agreed, I have also asked a third player (but have not heard back yet).
As ST I will concentrate on providing downtime responses, as well as ensuring a timely turn around on approval applications (I know of one Bloodline application that has been waiting a year for approval while others have had multiple Bloodlines approved within that time, that is shit; I will aim for consistency and timeliness in responses). This will include a heavy focus on remaining faithful to Canon. Developing plot will also be my primary activity.
Assistant STs will focus on sheet maintenance and the development of plot scenes. Their game reports will be critical in providing consistent input into the progress and ramifications of character actions. They will also be developing plot. I envision assistant STs as our future STs so they will have a high degree of freedom on the night, regular meetings pre and post session, where we discuss low approvals, along with game reports will be used to ensure coordination and consistency.
I will consult with other STs in Australia, this includes the Vampire GST, our Domain ST and other Vampire STs to see what I can draw from them that will benefit the Canberra game, I want the Canberra game to have the feel of being part of the Australia Vampire game but with the focus remaining on Canberra.
The Paperwork and Research:
I have completed my Storyteller Certificate. I consider the Storyteller Certificate important to complete prior to running any sessions as it helps in understanding your own approach to gaming, as well as making you think about what others want from the Camarilla.
I have also sought advice from other Storytellers running Vampire games. Particularly the last Sydney ST Hayden.
Conflicts of interest:
Neither I nor my assistant STs will play characters in Canberra. I will move my character to the independent Domain. This will remove any conflict of interest I will also not be playing Werewolf, Changeling or Mage which will give me loads of free time to concentrate on Vampire. I also have permission for my assistants to move their characters to the independent Domain if they wish.
My Background:
I have always run player focused games, starting in the distant ages of 1986 with Hunter Planet, through the dark ages of Dungeons and Dragons to Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, finally to Ars Magica, a troupe driven Storytelling game.
If you have any questions post away.
Cheers All,
Andrew Galan
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