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    C
    Casitive

    Aquinas stands admiring the scroll-work of the central chamber of the Circle of Creation. His hands are held loosely behind him, the very picture of modern day professional: simple lines, well fit pants, a well-worn pair of sneakers. He's not a man who sticks out, nor is he a man who truly commands a room like a celebrity or a president, but Aquinas holds his own.

    As a meeting place, the Circle is as arranged as it normally is to receive the whole of Sacramento's Wise, if informally.

    Tables for cabals dot the landscape and chairs are a plenty.

    There's no food for once, but there is an arrangement of coffees, teas, and other assorted healthy drinks in a rainbow of colors (Try the green one, it's surprisingly sweet).

    Only one bit of formality presides over the whole. A table for the Councilors where the Hierarch will take the center chair.

    Tonight is a sort of D-Day. Where, with warts and all, a Concilium births itself into being, kicking and screaming like a newborn child.

    Ya'll know the drill. One week to enter.

  2. #2
    Einstein's Avatar
    Status (Academia) ••
    Occultation •••
    Einstein
    Nimbus

    Einstein's Nimbus manifests as a light surrounding her, often covering up her features with its brightness. When triggered by her Vice, it takes on an eerie blue glow and seems to be coming from some opening behind her. When triggered by her Virtue, it manifests as an angelic glow about her, sometime accompanied by a halo-seeming thing above her head.

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      Spells: Supernal Vision P1/Magic Shield P2 Combined, Influence Heat P4
    Date Action Roll Result
    2015-04-07 23:05:39 Einstein rolls 8 to Influence Heat (Forces + Gnosis + HS) (10 Again) 1, 1, 8, 7, 9, 5, 2, 10, 9 4 successes
    2015-04-07 23:05:19 Einstein rolls 8 to Supernal Vision/Magic Shield Combined (Wits + Occult + Prime + HS - 2) (10 Again) 7, 10, 4, 5, 5, 9, 10, 4, 1, 3 3 successes

    The hem of a grey set of robes dragged across the ground, picking up little particulates of dust and other grime. For this occasion, Einstein had even brought the hat, a conical mess that most Libertines wouldn't be caught dead wearing. It screamed of the Diamond's tradition, to anyone who was opposed to it, at least. And damn, it would have been very, very hot in there, if Einstein hadn't twisted the temperature within it. She'd venture that she was cooler than most people who were wearing loose, comfortable clothes.

    The Councilor adjusted the sparkley scarf, letting it settle better, and opened the doors of the Circle, striding in. She had a moment of sadness when she realized she was the only one there, then spotted Aquinas across the room. The hat comes off, and the woman offers the man a slightly exaggerated bow, before wandering over to the drinks table, starting to mix herself a cup of tea while she waited.

  3. #3
    Truce's Avatar

    Presence •• (Bookish)
    Truce

    Fair-skinned and thin, Truce does not appear to get out much, choosing instead to pursue more studious endeavors. He appears as a typical college student, wearing button up shirts, slacks, and a sports coat at times. His hair is dark brown and wavy, his eyes hazel.

    Spell List

    Spiders: EGuard(3P,self)

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      Mage Sight
    Date Action Roll Result
    2015-04-08 00:00:46 Truce rolls 8 to cast Third Eye rote before arriving at Circle of Creation [WIT+Emp+Mind] (10 Again) 3, 7, 10, 9, 10, 8, 5, 5, 9, 7 5 successes
    2015-04-07 23:59:51 Truce rolls 6 to 2nd try at Grim Sight rote [WIT+Occ+Death-1] (10 Again) 2, 4, 1, 5, 1, 2 failure
    2015-04-07 23:59:09 Truce rolls 7 to cast Grim Sight rote before arriving at Circle of Creation [WIT+Occ+Death] (10 Again) 4, 4, 3, 5, 4, 7, 2 failure
    In his preparations for the Consilium gathering, Truce just can't seem to connect with the Death Arcanum while he forms the usual Rotes he wears. Rather, he decides to abandon the Imago in favor of the Mind Arcanum, taking it as a sign that he should put thoughts of the grim end aside for more mental and emotional awareness. He comes wearing a black sports coat and tie over a blue-colored button-up shirt and slacks.

    Truce arrives at the Circle of Creation, again awed by the architecture of the building as he approaches the front steps leading to the entryway. His gaze surveys the interior, much like his visit when he met up here with Weavebreaker to discuss Cabal formations. It seems a bit lackluster in its furnishings, simply for all the abundant space they have to fill. His eyes fall on Aquinas at the center and Truce nods respectfully as he approaches the setup of tables and chairs.

    His attention shifts immediately to a pile or thick rags that seem to move with a life of their own. At a closer inspection Truce realizes that it is his Cabalmate that carries these unusual garments about in her while she handles a cup of tea. Truce walks over straightaway. "What...are you wearing?" he says with mingled shock and a trace amount of humor.

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  5. #4
    Pepper's Avatar
    Presence 3: Subdued
    Acanthus
    Nimbus
    Frozen moment before plummeting
    Pepper

    Nimbus

    Pepper seems to be caught in a moment just before plummeting
    Awakened Status

    Consillium 2
    Silver Ladder 2
    Acanthus 2
    Mortal Status

    Allies

    Entertainment 1
    Contacts

    Entertainment 1
    Scene Info

    Mana

    8/11 Standard
    -1 Magic and Coffee
    Willpower

    5 Standard
    Health

    7 Full

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    Pepper pawed through her purse, frowning slightly until her hand hit on a square that crinkled reassuringly. That confirmed, she settled the straps onto her shoulder and strode into the Circle, pleased that the temperatures where pleasant enough for her to break out on of her short suits.

    She was - Well, she wasn't sure what to think, showing up on the early side of things. That was her habbit. Though she did, on some level, miss coming in with Mace, though it was good that coming on her own meant so got to face things as she entered.

    Not that there were too many people about to face. Pepper gave a little wave to Einstein and another to Aquinas.... before curiosity finally got the better of her and she joined Einstein. "So, is this solely to tease Truce and Arthur, or is there another reason you're in robes?"

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  7. #5
    Einstein's Avatar
    Status (Academia) ••
    Occultation •••
    Einstein
    Nimbus

    Einstein's Nimbus manifests as a light surrounding her, often covering up her features with its brightness. When triggered by her Vice, it takes on an eerie blue glow and seems to be coming from some opening behind her. When triggered by her Virtue, it manifests as an angelic glow about her, sometime accompanied by a halo-seeming thing above her head.

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    The Ladders and the Ladder-in-all-but-name continue here!

  8. #6
    Avis's Avatar
    Avis
    Avis

    Vulgar: Color drains from the immediate area and depth perception becomes temporarily skewed, everything seeming to draw in uncomfortably close, making rooms smaller and all but distant objects seem in reach.
    Vice: Color drains from Avis and her facial features seem indistinct and grainy, as though her identity is growing less defined.
    Virtue: Colors appear more vibrant and everything seems to become grander in scale.
    Merits

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    So. Here it was. Take 2. Some actors recast, some costumes changed. Whether it would make a difference, Avis wasn't couldn't say. What she would present to the Consilium, along with the rest of the Council, wasn't that far altered from how it had been before, and that fact made all the shouting and other antics from the last Consilium seem just so...unnecessary. Especially the shouting and antics that she'd done. Maybe it was because of intent. Because of honor. The last Charter hadn't been presented in good faith, hell, it hadn't even been presented to everyone but that was going to change this time. This time, everyone was on board, and this time Avis had brought a fresh copy of the charter for everyone to look at. She made sure of this by personally going around to every chair and laying a freshly printed copy on each one. Pens, she had decided, would be the Magi's responsibility.

    Once that was done, Avis paced over to the drink table, eyes lingering on the rows of smoothy stuff. She couldn't quite pick one, but eventually settled on something reddish. It would make an interesting contrast to the black, shiny dress she wore, scarred arms bare, and how she'd had her make up, hair, and nail polish done. Not that she usually cared about that kind of stuff. No, usually she favored sweat pants and a hoody, but when it came to the Consilium appearances became more important. It was funny, how everyone in the room knew that appearance was synonymous with illusion, but that still didn't make it any less powerful.

      Mental Shield (pot 1) + Misperception (pot 1), Third Eye (pot2)
    Date Action Roll Result
    2015-04-08 00:45:23 Avis rolls 7 to third eye (gnos3+mind4) (10 Again) 5, 3, 8, 9, 4, 1, 2 2 successes
    2015-04-08 00:44:35 Avis rolls 5 to mental shield+misperception (gnos3+mind4-2combined) (10 Again) 9, 6, 7, 3, 8 2 successes
    The Look, without the extra picture scrap thing
    "Aw-Vee". Pres 2 (Moody). Mastigos, Adamantine Arrow. Trace of a Cajun accent.
    Defense: 8. 3 cloaked spells. Phone (pot 6), Belt (pot 5), Self (pot 2 +3) Spell tolerance: 1/3, Accumulation: 3/7

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  10. #7
    M
    Matrixchild

    July took a breath as he looked at the Circle of Creation. My second Concilium it would seem. Soon I'll stop myself from keeping count. He was wearing his usual blue jeans but he wore a black button-up shirt under his blazer. He believed the black made his outfit just a little more formal without making him get too far outside his comfort zone. Of course as always he topped his outfit off with his usual cowboy boots and hat.

    As he strode in he saw a small group of three that he recognized from the last consilium congregating together and one alone near the drinks. Always good to meet more people, helps with this whole cabal thing, he thought, mentally rolling his eyes. He adjusted his hat and then strode over to the drink table. As he started preparing a coffee, black of course, he turned to the woman in the black dress and said, "I don't believe we've met. I'm July, I'm new in town."

      Fate Shield(p1) and Sight(p1)
    Date Action Roll Result
    2015-04-08 11:43:10 July rolls 5 to Fate Sight (Gno1+Fate2+HS) (10 Again) 9, 6, 1, 3, 6 1 success
    2015-04-08 11:41:58 July rolls 4 to Fate Shield (Gno1+Fate2+HS) -1 2nd try (10 Again) 10, 5, 4, 3, 6 1 success
    2015-04-08 11:41:24 July rolls 5 to Fate Shield (Gno1+Fate2+HS) (10 Again) 3, 6, 4, 7, 6 failure

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    T


    Striker appeared from a doorway looking freshly showered. His hair was flattened but not combed, but he wore a new looking light blue polo shirt and a clean pair of jeans. His belt was a new crocodile belt buckle he'd found and liked the look of and as usual his knife and multi-tool were attached to his right hip.

    As he entered he narrowed his eyes as flash of a Nimbus flaring from a small group. Jeez we're droppin' Vulgar spells at Concillium? I wonder what warrants that then. He thought as he walked over with a purpose.

    Striker joins this conversation.


      Sight and Sheild
    Date Action Roll Result
    2015-04-08 12:02:38 Striker rolls 5 to Organic Resilience (Gnosis+Life+HS-2 Duration) (10 Again) 3, 4, 2, 7, 8 1 success
    2015-04-08 12:02:27 Striker rolls 5 to Pulse of the Living World (Gnosis+Life+HS-2 Duration) (10 Again) 9, 7, 2, 2, 9 2 successes

  12. #9
    Aurora's Avatar
    Aurora
    Spells
    Striking Looks
    (Riveting)
    Presence
    (Confident)
    Fame
    (Entertainment)
    Madison Cross
    (Sleeper ID)
    Gnosis
    Aurora
    Aurora

    Dedicated Magical Tool

    Multicolored copper bracelet with intricate loops winding around her right wrist.
    Nimbus

    The sweet, fragrant smells of roses mixed with lilacs emanate from her as she casts magic. The scent intensifies, bordering on intoxicating, when Life magic is cast. When Aurora casts Vulgar magic, the scent takes a nasty turn, to the putrid, nauseating odor of a rotting corpse. The stronger the magic, the more those around want to retch at the smell.
    Monthly Spells

    Monthly spells done on character sheet.


    Pulse of the Living World[POT 6]
    Organic Resilience[POT 6]
    (PrP Treasure Hunt)

    Active Spells: 1/6
    [Detect Substance]Bone
    Personal Spells: 2/3
    Vulgar:
    Mana:6/8
    WP:3

    2
    FAME
    +1
    SL
    4
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    It was time for yet another Consilium, a chance to touch base with old faces and maybe meet some new faces. With the warmer weather, she pulled out one of her lighter dresses. It flowed freely around her hips and legs when she moved. The bottom of the dress was a bright shade of pink, which she thought was a nice contrast to the black of the top park of the dress. She had her hair in a side braid, which she knew would expose the scarification on her back, but she didn’t care.

    She was surprised to see how many Awakened were already there and that small groups were already forming. A wave was offered to Pepper Pepper and Striker Striker . But first things first, she needed some caffeine.

    As she walks up to the table, she see’s Avis Avis and gives her a friendly smile.

  13. #10
    Star's Avatar
    Status
    (Entertainment)
    Status
    (News Media)
    New Identity
    (Jack Hoyle)
    Nimbus

    The Mirage: Star appears translucent with overlapping and slightly offset images of himself in different identities/disguises.
    Supernal

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    OCC
    2
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    No matter how things change, they stay the same.

    The same was, The Circle. Where everything began, and still a Super Audacious building. File under Hilarious. And, of course, there were still more trees per capita. Trees are important. True story.

    Different was, VT not arriving as a crew. Dresses. But there were still khakis. But not loafers.. It's all sneaks.

    Like a performer waiting to take the stage, long fingers shuffled cards in an alcove. Old faces gone, new faces. Shuffle, flip, cut, shuffle. Turn over a card. Which suit? No more royal flushes, yo.

    Bluish eyes sparked at That Feeling. You know the one. Someone's Riding Dirty.

    Remember the Circle? It's Our House. As in, Arrows and Guardians. Don't track mud on the carpet. Strong white threads of light, that Aetheric flow that's so easy, becomes an Angel's Sword of Light, slicing through the other threads, clipping wings.

    Seriously, yo? Don't do that. Not here. Not in this house. Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack's gonna do his Guardian schtick.

      Get That Shit Outta Here 4 Suxx to CSP
    Date Action Roll Result
    2015-04-08 13:49:39 Starzzles rolls 9 to Not In My House (Counterspell Prime) (10 Again) 6, 7, 1, 3, 3, 6, 10, 2, 8, 10, 8 4 successes
    Nimbus in MiniSheet 2. Cloaked spells, no overt magical res. Scrut for deets.
    '...Watch With Glittering Eyes...'
    - Roald Dahl

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