Wednesday, February 29, 2012

The Burning of the Redemption -

Prenote from Editor ..
Please note this entire Post is a prelude to Last night's lovely post ..
Having nothing to do with it ..really
Please understand we are dealing with players from around the world, That means
  time lines and day parts may cause delays .. We trust our readers can and do understand as they enjoy
the contents  for what they are .." Noted"  wonderful role Play Stories , events
 and Documentations in time ..
Noted with care and heart .. I personaly am sorry for the delay on this post to my friend Vincent !
So with out any further ado .. please enjoy .. As I said ..
Amdis is certainly Not very pleased at the moment .. So misunderstood .. *grins*
 The Burning of the Redemption -
Retaliationby the Lestat Defenso Del Sangue Coven
By: Pasha Braveheart
Photos from Vincent *smile*
The night sky was lit up like a sun burst when the Vorden Ship Redemption
was set a blaze by none other than Lestati Lord Vincent Dracul,
 leader of the Defenso Del Sangue Coven.
As I arrived at the Teatro to interview Lord Dracul,he was busy sharpening his sword.  
 He noticed immediately that I was uncomfortable around his weapon
and being a gentleman, he sheathed his sword while in my presence.
With complete knowledge of why I was there,
 he quickly began to tell me what transpired the night of the attack
as we sat perched on the edge of the stage. 
Also present in the teatro was Lord Dracul's loyal Lieutenant,
Sabella who played a Major part in the events of that incident.
Lord Dracul emphasized that the attack was launched
in retaliation for the kidnapping of the Diva Lady Fia a few weeks ago.
  It was the Vorden Kengi who perpetrated the kidnapping under the direct command
of the Vorden Amdis.  While Lady Fia was returned without serious
injury, also due to the actions of the Lord Dracul, the crime still required
avenging and that is exactly what Lord Dracul accomplished.
Stealthily boarding the ship under the cloak of
darkness, Lord Dracul and his Lieutenant had the element of surprise in their
favor.  They handily took the Vorden
Amdis captive as they set the ship ablaze.
However, Lord Dracul did sustain some injury but his quick minded
Lieutenant pulled him out of harm’s way of more dangerous injury. 
Of Sabella, Lord Dracul boasted, "she is fiercely loyal to me and
has been a most needed companion over the last 300 years". 
 It was humiliating indeed for Amdis to see his ship ablaze but the real humiliation
was yet to come when he was dragged to the square and handed over to
The Contessa Brit of Bathory .
She Then stripped him naked and carved her insignia into his flesh with
a blade handed her by Lord Dracul.
Lord Dracul made it a point to say "This was meant as a message.  Hostilities towards
the Lestat Sabat will be dealt with." Going on... he re-emphasized that, "Any and all hostilities against the Lestati bloodline shall be dealt with using extreme force if needed. 
We will let no hostilities against our brothers and sisters go unanswered".
  He went on to explain, "We remain purely defensive and will not attack anyone without cause."
For In The City of Venexia ... The Sagas Shall Continue .......

Amdis Captured by Zamalie Core: one of the millitary leaders of drakul

Stop dragging me around !!!!
He Yelled !!!
I was having a lovely conversation with My Dearest .. Rafael ...
When we looked .. Why it was that darling Zamalie dueling up a storm ..
It was if danced by .. Several times I might add ..Next thing I heard was Amdis
cursing and yelling .. and  The brave Zamalie clicking her collar around his neck !
Note to readers .. Amdis seems to be having one of those ..
"You think it is easy be me weeks " More to come on that on next post ..
There was this Military Leader most brave .. fluffing her hair but a moment
While the Big Bad Mean Vampire Slayer of all Slayers was on her leash ..
chuckles .. thought photos for all should be shared ..
While Still in her Captive he .. Still warned her ..
"You will pay dearly for this little one "
Humph little one indeed ..  Little most powerful one  who won her duel
and managed to drag you all through the city ..   bravo bravo ..
Alas .. do be careful .. Amdis is More undead then any cat .. Meaning his lives are endless ..
Isn't that always the way  of the Undead !!! 
** Makes note to myself .. well it is Feb 29th and it does only come once every four years ..
nods .. Oh my Amdis will be in a  very bad  mood .. makes another to self ..
Sends  black roses and perhaps some cheese with fresh blood wine ..
Nods nods .. that shall help .. Oh but then there is His Ship ..  grins .. Stay tuned for that little dity !!

Monday, February 20, 2012

More Twins for Venexia - Alexandria's Precious Delivery

The role plays are quite alive in  our fair city
although we can not share everyone . smiles
The beauty of the Precious Delivery is quite Eceptional
Kudos to each of you involved  special thanks to dear Pasha
for photos and  Story posted here today ..
always .. Lady Seabreeze
More Twins for Venexia - Alexandria's Precious Delivery
BY: Pasha Braveheart
The breeding program continues its amazing success with another set of  twin girls just delivered the other day to the Paesani woman Alexandria. You may remember that Gracy recently deliveried a set of twin girls herself just last month.  The new set of twins are healthy as is their mother who is able to care for the twins herself with the help of the Daemonican Sisters Kylie and Amber.   Alexandria chose a water birth for her twins which was my first experience with a delivery of that method.  It worked out very well indeed and I would recommend it to future mothers-to-be.   Daemonican Sisters Kylie and Amber were present at the birth and assisted me whenever I needed it.
 
The baby girls'  father, while human when the twins were conceived, is now one of the  'chosen',  complicating Alexandria's emotions even more since she faces the inevitability of giving up her babies to the Daemonicans to raise as soon as they are weened.  
 
None-the-less the tender bonding moment for babies and mother was beautiful to see as Alexandria looked down on her adorable babies and shared with us the names she would call them, "the babies will be called Amethyst and Ruby" she said.. as she smiled and kissed each baby girl on the head.
  

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

SERATA di MUSICA, Evening of Music - The Music Will Never Die

SERATA di MUSICA, Evening of Music - The Music Will Never Die

By: Pasha Braveheart
In the absence of the Leader of the Musica delSangue, now known as the  Serata diMusica
 coven of the Lestat sabat, a matter that we will discuss in the courseof the following interview,
I sat down with Fia Diabolito di Lestat, theImpresario Del Musica,
 to gain some insight into the coven of the enormouslytalented musicians of Venexia. 
When I asked Lady Fia to speak to the specifictalents of the coven she responded “Many of our members do not just specializein one instrument.  I myself can play several. We have flutists, harpists, violinists, pianists...... at any one timeI can group my brothers and sisters and have a delightful ensemble of unendingharmony! Our talent is that we're flexible. We can mold ourselves to the needs of the entertainment situation!”  This was evidenced recently as I, myself,witnessed Lady Nena leading her musicians in playing beautifully hauntingmelodies
in a performance for Lady Elysa’s turning ceremony.

 Lady Fia too recalled that performance,
“That was a delight for us for sure, to be involvedin such a special event. 
It makes allthe hours of practice well worth it, being part of such amazing things,
 addingto them with our music.”
Lady Fia went on to talk of other significant events,”Our most recent planned event was playing on the Bathory Caffe rooftop, justa lovely recital for those who wished to come listen and dance to do so. Wehave played for the bathhouse opening not too long ago, the Bordello open housea little further back as well. We've had many impromptu gatherings beside that,playing here, there,
and everywhere! As to plans, there are some in thebeginning stages.
The absence of our Diva has sort of put a damper on plans,you see.” 
As Lady Fia brought up the absence of their Diva,Lady Nena, I took the opportunity to press a bit on that issue.  I asked of her whereabouts and welfare sincemany have missed her presence in our community and wondered about when shewould return.   Lady Fia’s face was awashwith pain as she explained, “We are All very concerned.  She left on some travels, and she was leavingcorrespondence at fairly regular intervals… then I started to not receiveletters from her.  I sent out messengers,spires.. I have been trying very hard to find her.  I’m afraid; the answer to your inquiry isthat you know about as much as I do as to her state”.  Lady Fia was obviously disturbed andexperiencing anxiety over her Diva’s mysterious absence so I put down my quilland sat silently for a moment until the lady was able to gain her composureonce again.  I expressed my regret and myhopes that no ill fortune
had befallen her and although awkward, I continued on with the interview.
I asked about collaborations and activities that thecoven may be engaged in.  Lady Fia spokeof a few saying “We have collaborated with other Sabats to entertain, ofcourse. We also enjoy sparring in the arena, since our Producture, Enigma,likes to keep us all in top fighting form
if we were to have..... trouble......at any point. Other than that,
 we like to socialize within the city and enjoyall this lovely place has to offer!"

I discussed with Lady Fia that Musica delSangue  is known as one of the most sophisticatedand cultured covens whose members are well known to conduct themselves in themost civilized way in the treatment of other covens and sabats as well as inthe treatment of the Venexia humans.   Iasked if she could provide insight into this highly regarded standard theyobviously live by.   Lady Fia appeared to think deeply on thisquestion,  then responded, “I believe....the focus and dedication we have to our art centers us, grounds us. With thatfocus, it's hard to give in to the more.... PRIMAL...... of our urges, hencekeeping that side of what a Chosen could become at bay. Then, when we perform,EVERYONE comes, so we see our audience as they are, everyone coming together toenjoy a single thing. I think that's what keeps us treating the living as theyshould be, respected for who they are because we were living in that sensebefore too. It keeps us remembering who we were, which colors who we AREnow."  I couldn’t help lamenting tomyself at this point… thinking…
 if only all sabats were like the Lestat. 
I then approached a very delicate question with somecaution but forged ahead to ask anyway. I asked about their approach to ‘the bite’ wondering if they, as a coven,subscribe to a specific method or technique. I saw a change in Lady Fia’s demeanor with this question which made me abit nervous as her voice took on a huskier tone while she replied, “Seduction,my dear. I don't know if you've ever been bitten by a Musica, but it's asensuous experience. Blood is so much more delicious when the donor gives itfreely, passionately.......”  In fact, Ihave never been bitten by a Musica but upon hearing Lady Fia’s response and howshe delivered it, my mind wandered a bit getting lost for a moment in imaginingwhat it would be like.  Perhaps I’ll knowsomeday.  For now I simply wiped thesweat beads forming on my forehead, and directed my gaze to Lady Fia onceagain, noticing the gleam of her fangs and instinctively touching my neck in anawkward way.  With a nervous smile, myvoice cracking, I carried on with the interview.

My next question concerned the close relationshipenjoyed with the House of Bathory.  Iasked about the background on that alliance. Lady Fia smiled as she offered, “ Ah, the Bathory. We adore them, and I'm of sound mind they adore us in return. As scions of culture and refinement,it's only natural we end up working closely. The Contessa is a most gracious,lovely woman and we have been quite fortunate that even in early stages her family and ours decided to work closely for the betterment of society in thecity. Our family is very respectful to hers, and they are just as lovely to usin turn. There was an..... issue...... not long ago where we almost thought we had been betrayed,
 but a conversation with the Contessa cleared that right up."
I asked her to explain how one would go aboutperforming at the Teatro if you are human or not of the Lestat sabat, she simplyreplied “Well, I think just asking permission of one of the coven leaders iswell enough.  I myself have neverrestricted anyone from performing there, so if problems have been had I don'tthink it was my family that has pulled the reins on it.  I welcome new talent to play there.  It’s a lovely forum to be heard. It's also agood way to find more members of the family.....
 if they're so inclined to joinus!”
I then gave Lady Fia the option to say somethingdirectly to the citizens of Venexia.  Shewas happy to take that opportunity by saying, “Our family may be "simplemusicians" but our music has added to and enriched the lives and times ofthe denizens of this fair city. We are young, strong, beautiful, and a force tobe reckoned with should you have wishes of crossing us. The music will neverdie, never."
***

Update:  Much has happened since my interview withLady Fia.  On a sad note, all hope is lost that Diva Nena will return.  It was with great anguish that Lady Fia advised me of this. However,
 the grief of this loss has given way to a spirit of celebration since Lady Fia
is now the Diva of the coven which is here-to-for known as the Serata di Musica, Evening of Music. 
 The Chronicles congratulates Lady Fia on her ascensionto this prestigious post as I’m sure the rest of Venexia’s citizens do aswell.  At her celebration, where I wasgraciously invited to play my harp, Lady Fia provided a statement to be sharedwith her fellow Venexians “As the Court decreed that a coven should beconsidered dissolved when a leader leaves, I sought to keep my family togetherand give them a new home.  This is howSerata di Musica was born, my quest to still have my family whole after theturmoil of losing Nena to the wind.  I'mglad to have a new home, and to be able to provide my dear brothers and sistersa home in turn."

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

The City Meeting and The Leather and Lace Ball . attended by .....

The City Meeting Started with out a Hitch .
Lord Baal heading off the Meeting .
It was a great Success !!


makes note to rez first before sitting next time ..
not sure if i like this seat .. grins .
Oh Kora The "Darling Little" Puppy ..
mmm With very very sharp teeth ..
Did not notice them before ....
Then Came
The Leather and Lace Ball
Special thanks to the Hosts .. and to all that Came ....














Oh then there was the cute "Little" Puppy .. Yet Again !!!
Good Girl .. tilts head .. ponders is there such thing
as a "Vampire" Puppy ???
Nahhhh .. 

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Up Coming Events .. Come One Come All ..

Sun 12 Feb - 10:00AM SLT
General SIM Meeting
Court Room (Guild Hall)
by: Kora Zenovka

 
 
 


Tuesday, February 7, 2012

The Drakul Scroll . ...... or .. well read on .. *grins*

 The Night before had become a bit of a blur as my Mind was preoccupied with
So many thoughts .. Ah but the meeting I had with Mathias Brucato Leader
of The House of Drakul Coven .. lingered .. Then there was The Drakul Scroll . 
Nothing more sacred nor passionate to a Coven Leader then the Life of their Coven,
Breezy thought to herself .. Let me see what I can do here to help. smile  
 Great Lengths had gone into this presentation and delivery to me.
Hence, I did not wish to let  my Friend Down . 
For I knew he was counting on
me to get the word out .. and do so quickly  .
  Mathias  wants to spark an interest in our own Vampire Traditions ..
aww What Better one to start with then a good old fashion  Enrapture,
Blood Bath ,Re birth for one of our own ..
 nods nods .. He is quite right with this !
 Ahh Nothing says our world .. Just right then a grand  Enrapture.
Ponders in a  moment of private dreams .. "The turning . The blood . The cheers"
and the welcoming a new  into  a Family .. Splendid ..
Quite Moving indeed ..
 I rushed to my Printing Press to  print out the Scroll to make the annoucement
Gasp !.. Looks like I spilled some blood wine on the bottom .. Oh My .. oh no,
There there ..No one shall notice ..or shall they .. giggles
Adds to the Drama .. wink .
It read :
A Bit of History Behind this Most Special of Cermonies 

Blood Birth or Enrapture.
((presented to me by Mathias Brucato Leader of House of Drakul))
The Blood Birth is the primal rite of re birth for a Vampire.
It is a process whereby a human is first killed and then resurrected as a Vampire by another Vampire.
This process is called the Blood Birth or to be Enraptured
The new Vampire is then said to be “Born in the Blood“.
All Vampires have passed through this process to become what they are.
It is as much an important a date for Vampires as was once their human birthday.
Of course talk of ones own progenitor has ultimately given rise to questions as to who gave birth to the first vampire.
There are many legends surrounding this , but none are more than that, just Legends.
Most look no further than the Elders of their Sabat for their origin. (See note on meaning of Sabat bellow)
See also the Note Origins for an Extract from La Démonolâtrie by Canon Docre
The Process
To be Blood Birthed a human must first be completely drained of all their blood by a Vampire.
The Vampire then opens a wound in its own body, usually the wrist, and allows the blood from that wound to drain into the mouth of the human to be Enraptured.
After a short while the Vita in the Vampire blood will re animate the dead corpse enough for it to begin to suck the blood for itself.
And thus is born another of the Chosen
This is called The Blood Birth or Enrapture.
The process becomes extremely sensual and intensely erotic for both beings involved.
In Venexia Enrapture is by traditon carried out in the Sanctum Sanctorum at the centre of the Isola dei Morti .
Upon completion the new vampire is referred to as Novus.
The new Vampire will retain the look and age of the human they were before death, although the skin usually takes on a pallid bloodless waxy tone.
They become a permanent fixed portrait of their former Human selves.
In Venexia this process of Blood Birthing can only be achieved by Coven Leaders because the process is extremely tiring and draining for the Vampire performing the act, so the practice is not performed often, or taken lightly when it is.
If you wish to turn a human you believe is worthy to join the Chosen then you must find a Coven leader who will perform the rite for you.
Usually it is performed after long consultation with others of ones Bloodline. And great care is also taken in choosing from amongst the Herd those that are deemed suitable to be Chosen.
A human turned without full permission may well be cast out of society and marked as Free Blood (see note on crime and punishment)
In these times of hunger when the stocks of the Herd are so depleted by Plague it is not considered reasonable to add to the ranks of the Chosen without good cause.
Suckling
After Enrapture it takes a few days for fangs to fully develop in the new vampire, and for the body to become accustomed to its new source of nourishment.
So the Novus cannot feed directly from another creature.
For this period the Novus must drink blood from a vessel.
This blood is usually obtained for the Novus by the Vampire who called for their Enrapture, this is called suckling.
Some Vampires actually feed the Novus their own blood, but this is illegal and if done is not spoken of.
In this way Novus tend to have strong “Blood Bonds” to those who Enrapture them and refer to them always with great respect, as humans would their natural birth parents.
While the New Vampire remains Novus their creator is responsible for all that they do and is punishable along with them if they break the laws.
OOC note;Enraptured Humans will not have Coven leader applications approved for at least 3 weeks after the rite no matter how old they are in game time.

Monday, February 6, 2012

THE SOLEMN PARTING~ Gracy's Story ~


THE SOLEMN PARTING
By: Pasha Braveheart
I met Gracy all those months ago when she came to see me in the early stages of her pregnancy.  As her dottore, I advised her on what the experience would be like for her, mentored her on how to eat and drink, and prepared herb mixtures for her to take with her tea to give her strength and energy.  What I couldn’t do for Gracy was to coach her on how to give up her precious babies to be raised by the Daemonicans when the time was appropriate.  This obviously troubled her from the time of her very first appointment with me and I so wanted to help her in some way.  However, each woman must deal with this on their own terms.  It’s inevitable, unavoidable, for the protection of the children and must be done.  Yet, when that day comes to hand over those babies, it’s a sorrowful time and in Gracy’s case, it was no exception.

We gathered there at the water’s edge, just behind the Basilica, waiting for Gracy to appear with her adorable twins.   In attendance were the Heirophant Mariyah and  Scribe Connor  of the Daemonican Order, who stood by silently, the hooded High Priestess Skarlet waiting to take the babies, Ember, the oarsman of the waiting gondola, Paesani friends of Gracy, as well as the interested and the simply curious citizens of Venexia.   The day was a bit overcast as was the mood of the crowd as we remained in silence awaiting the mother and babies.

Finally we caught sight of Gracy, holding her babies, and walking slowly, Alessandro at her side.  As they near the waiting gondola, Gracy stops in her tracks, frozen, holding tightly to the babies.  Allessandro pushed Gracy closer toward the gondola, his gaze determined and commanding. 
A collective murmur from the crowd was heard, in particular coming from the area where Gracy’s Paesani sisters were standing.  Tears could be seen streaking down the faces of her sisters as well as the other human women present.

It was pathetic when Gracy began to move forward again and stumbled a bit,
 catching herself while still holding tight to her babies. 
As Skarlet approached she was heard whispering to Gracy,
 “This must be done”.

Sobs could be heard from the direction of the Paesani sisters, as Skarlet spoke to the crowd “I ask that we bow our heads for the blessing of the newborns”.  Gracy stared down at her twin girls who Gracy named Lotta, meaning struggle, and Vittoria, meaning Victory.  I remember Gracy telling me that she hoped her daughters would live up to those names and someday be able to return to her.
In a soft voice, Skarlet delivered the blessing of the twins, “New blood was endowed to this city. May we endure together peacefully. May we enjoy each lifetime as it comes. May we benefit each other as we better ourselves.  May we always find one another in every time and in every place, to share this companionship and to celebrate this bond.
 We are the shepherds and we are the wolves.
  This is our essence.  This is our life in darkness and in light.”

Skarlet reached out for the twins at this moment, as a chill was felt through the crowd.  Gracy hesitated for a moment bolstering her strength, then she smiled down at the girls and kissed her babies as they could be heard cooing and their little hands reaching for their mother’s face.  Gracy then handed one child and then the other to the waiting arms of Skarlet. 

Holding the babies in her arms, Skarlet chants “Oh Dark One, bless our road that calamity may not overtake us as we travel. Oh Veiled One from the world of shadows, may we reach our destination guided by your hand.”   Carefully boarding the gondola,  Skarlet settled herself for the trip as Father Connor was heard to say “Have a blessed trip, My Lady” and High Priestess Mariyah called out “We will await your return. May you dance in Darkness and stand defiant in the Light.” 
 As the gondola begins to move Skarlet glances down at the babies and is heard to say,
 “Time to meet destiny.”

As the crowd turns to leave the solemn event, sniffles from the women can be heard as Gracy hangs her head, obviously feeling powerless.  A glimmer of some hope remains as Gracy was permitted to give her daughters each a bracelet that she hopes one day will be the way that she will recognize them when they are returned to take their place in Venexia once again.
Perhaps one of the most moving and beautiful ceremonies thus far ..
In our City of Venexia ..
Special thanks to The Sweet Gracy , The Daemonican Order, all who Participated
and our very own Dear Pasha Braveheart for her beautiful documentation
both photos and story ..