(1510) Consilium

[Truce]

Formal Consilium

  Cast Upon Arrival

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2015-10-12 13:35:43		Truce rolls 7 to cast combined rote (Sense Con.+Third Eye) [WIT+Emp+Mind-1tolerence-2+HS] (10 Again)		9, 1, 7, 8, 9, 7, 1		3 successes
2015-10-12 13:34:21		Truce rolls 7 to cast combined rote (Grim Sight+Speak w/Dead) [WIT+Occ+Death-2+HS] (10 Again)		7, 7, 2, 3, 5, 1, 8		1 success
2015-10-12 13:32:51		Truce rolls 7 to cast improvised Mental Shield [Gno+Mind+HS] (10 Again)		8, 6, 1, 6, 6, 8, 4		2 successes

After speaking with the Hierarch, Truce makes arrangements with Arthur and the staff at the Bismarck Hotel to reserve the meeting room, closing it off to the general public. Seating and tables are provided for the various Cabals that wish to claim them while a long table with provided refreshment beverages are available by the entryway with a smattering of finger foods to fend off an appetite.

Truce wears his deep violet robe edged with brown and a lead clasp to hold the fabric around simple dress shirt and pants underneath. Upon his finger he wears a bejeweled class ring. He sits at a table positioned upon a raised platform where the Council is expected to meet and address the Consilium's members.

After the fiasco of the last gathering, Truce expects there to be similar animosity brewing among certain individuals. Perhaps those prejudices would be expressed once again, or simply broil beneath the surface as they go through a cyclical routine of pretense once again. Either way, the Silver Ladder would at least uphold the illusion of unity between the Orders by following the traditions.

[Miach]

  Cast at home, -2 Mana Cloaked

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2015-10-12 17:15:36		Miach rolls 9 to Wit 3 + Occ 3 + Rote Speciality 1 + Prime 2 + HS 2 - extended to 24H 2 to Supernal Vision (10 Again)		3, 3, 2, 8, 8, 9, 7, 7, 8		4 successes
2015-10-12 17:15:09		Miach rolls 9 to Res 3 + Ath 2 + Life 4 + HS 2 - extended to 24H 2 to Organic Resilience (10 Again)		3, 5, 10, 2, 6, 3, 4, 5, 8, 3		2 successes

Noone could deny that the meeting held at the "Lorehouse" had proved eventful. No matter how tonight would turn out, the ripples from it would be felt. As the Curator, Miach felt like he was duty bound to witness and learn as much from it as he could, and had prepared accordingly. No fashionably late or anything like that for the tall doctor tonight.

As he entered the Bismarck again, the Curator idly wondered whether he'd be greeted by a grumpy, long-haired retainer, or not. Seemed not. Miach then helped him to the meeting room, where only Truce awaits, for now. HIs garb was noticeable, and was perhaps the very first of those ripples the mystagogue expected to see. Walking slowly to the platform, he kindly greeted the Moros Councilor.

"Good evening, Councilor Truce. How are you tonight ?" beyond obviously busy with the preparations, of course.

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  Cast at Sanctum, 3 mana used

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2015-10-12 21:30:23		Prime sight (Cloaked, 2 mana paid, 1 for duration) 2nd attempt rolls 6 to Prime + Gno + HS - 1 failure (10 Again)		6, 4, 10, 5, 1, 6, 10, 9		3 successes
2015-10-12 21:29:33		Prime sight (Cloaked, 1 mana paid) rolls 5 to Prime + Gno + HS - 2 Advanced duration (10 Again)		7, 2, 1, 3, 4		failure
2015-10-12 21:29:04		Life armour (Cloaked, Mana paid by Hallow) rolls 6 to Life + Gno + HS - 2 advanced duration (10 Again)		7, 9, 1, 9, 1, 10, 8		4 successes

Flidais was not quite sure what to expect, the two previous consilium meetings she had been two had been stark contrasts of each other, and now she might have to be one of the alpha's leading the pack! She was wearing her best dress, which wasn't much by the standards of most people, but it was green, long and should be 'acceptable' as far as these things go. Earlier in the day Flidais made a little necklace out of some flowers and grasses in some free time and she was wearing that around her neck, the scratchy itch of the drying plant seemed symbolic to her, although she would have to meditate on it later, she needed all her focus for this meeting. She checked her notes, she had an abbreviated copy of the charter as well as the lex magica on a little notepad with a mixture of leaves and sticky notes sticking out the side and top marking pages she may want to reference.

Entering the room she strode with purpose and moved over to the only group currently in the room, as she walked she started swapping the mental tracks in her head. "Miach... Curator. Truce... Not packmate, Councillor, fake it till you make it, that's what the acting coach said? Wolf should be fine... Deep breath, in and out... Hold..." A grin appeared on her face as she approached the two men.

"Good evening Councillor Truce, Curator Miach." Flidais said sounding generally pleasant but with a tad more authority then she had previously.

[Varyx]

  2 successes for Mind Shield

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2015-10-12 22:22:24		Varyx rolls 5 to Mind Shield (10 Again)		1, 5, 7, 10, 9, 2		2 successes

Varyx had never been to a Consilium meeting before, but it wasn't difficult to imagine the protocol for such a meeting. She arrived a few minutes early, wearing red, and stepped into the private room, a small smile lighting up her features. Perfect. There were only a few others here so far, which meant she got to watch the interactions of each additional person as they came into the room.

Offering a smile to each of the assembled mages, she greeted them. "Gentlemen. Lady." She offered Flidais a flash of a grin. "I haven't yet at the pleasure of meeting any of you. My name is Varyx. I arrived in Sacramento recently. I do wish I'd had the pleasure of meeting each of you in a more private setting before now, but sadly it seems life moves on regardless of what we may want." She shot each of them a gracious smile, then crossed the room to offer her hand to Truce to shake, sensing from his position that he bore the greatest amount of power of those present. Then, one by one, she approached each Miach and Flidais in turn, shaking each of their hands as well (assuming they returned the gesture as she approached, of course).

[Emrys]

It was weird, the feeling that everything was different but knowing that it was entirely a matter of perception.

Normally Emrys had to drape himself in multiple layers of willworking, one to manipulate Time for defensive purposes and another to allow him to perceive the supernatural. The normal perception of reality through the river of time and the feeling he had as he felt every second ticking away was eschewed as the newly initiated Noddist opted to use the new power of his legacy. Suddenly a switch of lenses tinted reality through the perception of living forces in the inner city, a phenomenon that was both strangely and disturbingly abundant the more he thought about sanitation and where the smallest of lifeforms had likely come from and been.

Eventually the Libertine made his way to the Bismarch, as under-dressed as usual for a formal gathering. This time though it wasn't intentional, but the result of to much time stopping to scrutinize the roses and the lack of a sixth sense he had apparently grown dependent on. It wasn't like he took the time to dress up before anyway.

Emrys found the private room, only stopping at the site of what he could only assume was Einstein's influence on Truce. At least Gandalf didn't wear such ridiculous colors. He opted to shy away from the group gathering and the newcomer in favor of grabbing a drink and food. A smile and wave was offered before Emrys grabbed a bottle of water and began perusing the finger food, hoping beyond hope he could forget what his new Sight showed him on the way.

  Pot 2 Temporal Dodge

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2015-10-12 22:29:53		Emrys rolls 6 to Imp Temporal Dodge (Gno+Time+HS-2 Advance Prolong) (10 Again)		10, 3, 2, 7, 8, 3, 4		2 successes

[Truce]

Truce stands as the Magi begin to trickle in. He regards Miach as the man approaches the raised platform, descending the side stair to engage him in greetings and conversation.

"Good evening, Miach. I'm doing alright, thank you. I hope you've been well."

His Cabalmate's arrival earns Flidais a soft smile from the Councilor. He turns to her as she joins their company.

"Good evening, Flidais. That's a nice dress you're wearing tonight, and a pretty wreath necklace," he says to compliment her. He turns back to Miach questioningly. "Oh, is it Curator now? Congratulations, Curator Miach. Forgive me if I overlooked that appointment. I trust Ms. Primoria must have been pleased?"

Pleasantries. Some scoffed at the need for them, but Truce found them to be a quaint and enjoyable prelude to real conversation. Not everyone had the patience for small talk.

Only a moment later did Truce turn to regard the newcomer, a woman of a sultry and alluring disposition in red. Her pleasant greeting also had the effect of putting him off guard. "Varyx, is it?" he says, taking her hand in his for a brief shake. "Welcome to Sacramento. My name is Truce, Councilor serving for the Leaden Path. It is often that newcomers present themselves at the Consilium gatherings before they really have a chance to meet its members on an individual basis. It does allow one to meet more Magi and hasten the recognition process. Speaking of which, have you met with either of the Heralds, Crowley or Arthur?"

Though Truce is in the midst of a growing conversation, he does notice Emrys's arrival into the venue and takes a brief moment to nod politely towards his fellow Councilor.

[Miach]

Being early had the pleasant side effect that you could greet people one by one, making it more personal. "Good evening Flidais. Nice seeing you." Though she had introduced herself as an outdoorswoman, she nonetheless held a package that seemed to imply a more academic pursuit. Interesting, and not totally unexpected.

He didn't have time to reply to Truce though, as a tempting woman made her way to them. "Good evening Varyx, nice meeting you. I'm Miach." he managed to say while shaking her hand, though even that was somewhat hard to say when all you wanted was gawk.

The Curator was saved from a potential faux-pas by the Moros Councilor's ability to make small talk, even when surprised, and shortly after that by Pelican who joined them. Phew. It seemed that looking away from Varyx for a second would be a good idea, and it also helped him notice that both Emrys - his own Councilor - and July, had arrived.

The stage was being set.

[Phoenix]

Richelieu arrived soon after. He didn't know what to expect of this consilium, the last one having been ... let just say ... awkward. He stepped into the room and made way toward the other mages to greet them, the places was already crowded with them. Much of the people present he hadn't the opportunity to speak with yet, so he started with those he already knew.

"Greetings there, Miach, Flidais, good to see you today. Has anything of note happened already?"

He turned towards the other mages waiting for an opportunity to present himself.

"For those who don't know me yet, my name is Richelieu."

  6 successes

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2015-10-13 17:08:36		Richelieu rolls 11 to Augment the mind(comp) (Res4+Aca4+Mind3) (10 Again)		1, 3, 10, 9, 10, 9, 2, 3, 8, 8, 2, 3, 7		6 successes

  7 successes

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2015-10-13 17:06:45		Richelieu rolls 8 to Supernal vision (mind3+gno3+HS) (10 Again)		2, 9, 10, 9, 2, 10, 10, 9, 2, 6, 8		7 successes

  5 successes

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2015-10-13 17:06:08		Richelieu rolls 8 to Mind shield (Gnosis3 + mind3 + HS) (10 Again)		7, 9, 8, 10, 3, 4, 6, 10, 5, 8		5 successes