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    West's Avatar

    Magical Chinchilla
    Star Scenes

    1
    OCC
    2
    PRE

    The Circle is a large, imposing building of Gothic Architecture. It is an almost perfect replica of Westminster, but no one ever notices. Sleeper eyes slide over the ruins of what used to be, and only Awakened eyes can pierce the subtle occultation.
    Sanctuary Scenes


    The Circle is, and has always been, the cradle of Sacramento's Awakened. Only every now and then comes the flicker of a hotel or museum else-when.

    Stone walls are a tapestry of history; here, a bullet hole gouge. There, a scorch mark. A dead patch of grass or three in the training yard. Echoing halls that have hosted merriment and arguments. Within these walls each Order has their secrets and privacy -- and yet there is plenty of room to wander and run into others.



    History books will say the Bastille fell just before noon. There was no second parley, and the crowd reached a fever-pitch that could not be doused.

    With hundreds of Sleeping minds consumed by hate and rebelling against authority, the Obelisk itself began to unravel. Disbelief, magnified, and enough to destroy an greater object of power.

    In the end, by desperation and luck, the Wise of Sacramento did what they were Meant to do, and find themselves returned to the Circle exhausted and half dead.

    To answer the Faye Question: Everyone who went on Bastille will remember her as an Acanthus. Everyone who did not (except for herself) will only have known her as a Thyrsus .
    Last edited by West; Jan 8th, 2017 at 08:11 AM.
    Don't hate the player, hate the game.
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    Strix

    2
    PRE

    Time traveling would never go and make much sense, one moment Strix was looking at the new guards and the next Campanella triggered the obelisk and they were suddenly flung back from whence they came.

    None the better for wear, though.

    "Well," he spoke first, looking at the other time-traveling mages present at the time, "looks like we won." Spoken as it was, it might very well have sounded like a question. Back in the Circle, however, Strix thought it was acceptable to finally relax some, already having pictured them having to try and fend all these men off.

    Probably without all that much magic, what with them having been Sleepers.

    "Everyone's accounted for." This time it would appear everyone made it back alive. Battered and bruised, but alive.

    Which was much better than not at all. "Maybe someone with Life will be around here, if not we can always go and get first aid kits to properly get everyone cleaned up."

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    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
    PRE

    A new gathering, a new Faye. But was she still Faye? Another name hadn't called out to her yet. And she doesn’t really look different, per say. But her blue eyes are brighter and her skin looks healthier, youthful, almost glowing.

    The change was had for her to accept at first, her whole world changed. But it didn’t take her long to not only accept it, but to love it! The world seemed and felt more alive than ever before.

    And while her heart ached for that intimate connection to the Path of Thistle, this new Path felt…right. Like the stars had aligned and her life was set on the track it was always supposed to be on. While casting a shield on herself, the newness of her Path made itself known, her first attempt failing. Swearing, she tries again, reaching out the magic and power of Life. Feeling it take hold into her body was a weird sensation. Her skin and bone felt, almost more resilient, like she could withstand attacks. This was new, exciting, and kinda scary.

    She wasn’t sure what to expect walking into the Circle, but she still walked in with confidence. Hair tied in a high pony tail, loose fitting jeans and a black tank top. Well, she had a leather coat over the tank top, cause colder weather.

    Would they know she was different? Would she have to tell them? She wasn’t sure, so she decides to feel it out, see if anyone picked up on it.

    "Hey guys."
    she greets with a wave of her hand.
    Last edited by West; Jan 14th, 2017 at 04:58 PM.

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    Tuesday's Avatar
    Robin Lewis, Prudence Miller
    (Current ID, Reality War Name)
    Presence
    (Plucky)
    Distinctive Voice
    (Raspy)
    Status
    (Criminals)
    Allies
    (Criminals, Street)
    Tuesday

    Acanthus

    Trained Observer ●
    Trained Memory ●
    Quick Draw ●

    Nimbus

    Stained glass butterflies surround Tuesday, each pane on their tiny wings glows a verity of iridescent hues, while showing glimpses of what was, what is, and what will be. When vulgar magic is cast, the fluttering cascade doesn't last, they shatter. Falling into dull, colorless dust before vanishing completely.
    Stats/Bismark

    Oct Rits

    Health:
    Backlash:
    Mana: |
    WP: |
    Armor 1/0
    Defense 5

    Vulgar
    Active Spells: 2 / 6
    Personal Spells: 2

    [4] 2E Fate Shied (Rit)
    [3] 2E Fate Sight (Rit)

    +1
    DV
    3
    PRE

    Time Travel just kept fucking with her internal clock. It wasn't like it was ever wrong, it just took a while for her to adjust to the ways in which it ticked. One moment they where atop the Bastille, and the next back in the Circle, that split second was enough to make everything feel awkward and wrong, until it didn't anymore.

    "I'll admit. I was wrong about the Obelisk." there. She said it and lets never speak of it again. Maybe that was her headache talking. Now, safe and sound, she was feeling the effects of the Life juju that the enemy Thyrsus sent their way. She was aching.

    Hazels flick up to Strix, "Yay." in a voice dryer then the Sahara. As she stumbled her way over to where she'd left her bag. After the Titanic, Tuesday knew that she'd want to have a few modern conveniences close. Like her phone. "That is the best news ever." she flashes a smile at the Moros. Avis and Campy. Strix and Tuesday. Fuck. "Let me just..." fingers where already working on her cell, readying a mass text to the whole Consilium.

    Back. Hurting. lock and necro need heals asap


    "There. Text sent. Hopefully we'll get someone here-ha! Hey Faye! Great Timing!" Tuesday smiled, pleased to see her fellow Acanthus. "We all just got back."
    Health: | Mana: | Willpower:

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    Campanella's Avatar
    Campanella
    Allies (City Hall)
    Allies (Criminal)
    Allies (Culture)
    Allies (Finance)
    Occult Skill
    Campanella
    Campanella
    Campanella's Scenes
    Stats

    Clock

    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 0
    Defense 2

    Vulgar +1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 3/1

    [2R] Analyze Artefact (Deep Scrutiny of Artefacts, Prolonged, 1 scene)
    [4R] Dark Matter (Matter Sight, Prolonged, 1 scene)
    [2R] One Mind, Two Thoughts (Prolonged, 1 scene)

    Tangled Threads

    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 4
    Defense 2

    Vulgar +1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 1/3


    [4] Aura Perception (Concentration, 1 scene)

    [5] Third Eye (Mind Sight, Prolonged, 1 scene)

    [2R] Unseen Aegis (Armor, 1 scene)

    2
    PRE

    A Moros limped into view.

    Limped.

    His head was clear but his nerves were still jangled. His side ached and he found himself favouring one foot. And the tremors. Best not think about them! Campanella was still hoping that bed rest would and generally light activities would speed his recovery.

    Physically, that is. He wasn't sure if he'd recover mentally. What he had seen had been... revelatory. Assuming it was true and the not the side effect of his his mind cracked open by a magical Artefact.

    "Greetings," he said simply and with evident relief. The old cathedral was dim and the stained glass windows dramatically changed the quality of the light. All of which the Moros was thankful for.

    With visible effort Campanella found a seat and slid slowly into it.

      
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-01-07 16:06:46 Campanella to cast Dark Matter rolls 4 to GNO + Matter -1 Tolerance (10 Again) 8, 5, 8, 8 3 successes
    2017-01-07 16:06:10 Campanella to cast Shielding rote rolls 10 to Intelligence + Occult + speciality + Order Rote spec + Matter (10 Again) 6, 7, 4, 4, 3, 5, 6, 8, 8, 10, 1 3 successes
    Campanella|Moros|Mysterium
    Gnosis: 4
    Occult Skill: 3

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    Campanella's Avatar
    Campanella
    Allies (City Hall)
    Allies (Criminal)
    Allies (Culture)
    Allies (Finance)
    Occult Skill
    Campanella
    Campanella
    Campanella's Scenes
    Stats

    Clock

    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 0
    Defense 2

    Vulgar +1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 3/1

    [2R] Analyze Artefact (Deep Scrutiny of Artefacts, Prolonged, 1 scene)
    [4R] Dark Matter (Matter Sight, Prolonged, 1 scene)
    [2R] One Mind, Two Thoughts (Prolonged, 1 scene)

    Tangled Threads

    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 4
    Defense 2

    Vulgar +1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 1/3


    [4] Aura Perception (Concentration, 1 scene)

    [5] Third Eye (Mind Sight, Prolonged, 1 scene)

    [2R] Unseen Aegis (Armor, 1 scene)

    2
    PRE

      Degen, No Derangement
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-01-07 21:32:29 Is Campanella deranged? rolls 6 to New Morality (10 Again) 9, 1, 4, 8, 6, 4 2 successes
    2017-01-07 17:44:01 Campanella to not be Sinful rolls 3 to Degen (10 Again) 7, 6, 5 failure
    Last edited by West; Jan 7th, 2017 at 09:37 PM.
    Campanella|Moros|Mysterium
    Gnosis: 4
    Occult Skill: 3

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    Strix

    2
    PRE

    Strix looked over at Faye when she made her appearance, his cabal meet receiving smile and wave in return when she greeted them.

    Opening his mouth, he closed it again and frowned at the Acanthus Thyrsus. Strange, he could swear she was the former, yet would swear she was the latter.

    She couldn't exactly be both at the same time now, could she be? No, mages were only aligned to one watchtower. Ah, maybe he had jetlag. Timelag. Whatever the case, traveling through time might be messing with his memories.

    Rubbing the back of his neck thoughtfully, Strix finally did offer his own, "Hello Faye," to her, rolling his head thoughtfully, joints popping as he did.

    Even though he was unsure about it, Strix still asked, hesitantly, the Enchantress Shaman. "You wouldn't happen to know any Life, Faye? This journey took quite a beating on us." He glanced at Avis and Campenalla, then nodded at them. "Especially they would need it."

  12. #8
    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
    PRE

    Smiles were offered to Tuesday and Campanella as they came in. The smile vanished quickly as it was apparent that they were hurt.

    A look of confusion was flashed to Strix, she didn't know life. Wait, she did! This was still new to her, but she could help!

    A hand absently went the rub the back of her neck, "Well, I um, actually do, uh, yeah." there was clearly still some confusion to her about this. But she did know she could heal. "Still kinda figuring this out, this, um, change, new Path, or whatever it is."

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    Tuesday's Avatar
    Robin Lewis, Prudence Miller
    (Current ID, Reality War Name)
    Presence
    (Plucky)
    Distinctive Voice
    (Raspy)
    Status
    (Criminals)
    Allies
    (Criminals, Street)
    Tuesday

    Acanthus

    Trained Observer ●
    Trained Memory ●
    Quick Draw ●

    Nimbus

    Stained glass butterflies surround Tuesday, each pane on their tiny wings glows a verity of iridescent hues, while showing glimpses of what was, what is, and what will be. When vulgar magic is cast, the fluttering cascade doesn't last, they shatter. Falling into dull, colorless dust before vanishing completely.
    Stats/Bismark

    Oct Rits

    Health:
    Backlash:
    Mana: |
    WP: |
    Armor 1/0
    Defense 5

    Vulgar
    Active Spells: 2 / 6
    Personal Spells: 2

    [4] 2E Fate Shied (Rit)
    [3] 2E Fate Sight (Rit)

    +1
    DV
    3
    PRE

    Campy's up and limping. That's...better then she'd hoped for, really. She didn't know if the Obelisk had done anything to him, but she did know that he was probably still bleeding on the inside.

    Avis, still hadn't moved. Tuesday swallowed. She was worried. Really, really worried. Her eyes moved between the motionless Talon and her craptastic phone. why hadn't anyone texted back?!

    "Faye doesn't know Lif-what do you mean, path change!?" Tuesday's hazels dart from Strix to Faye.

    Never mind what the Obelisk might have done to Campy. What the hell kind of ripples did it make to change a mage's path!?

    And just what other ripples effects were they likely to see?
    Health: | Mana: | Willpower:

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    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

    2
    PRE

    Avis had been enjoying just lying on the cool marble floor of the Sanctuary, indescribably grateful to be home. There had been a moment when she'd thought she'd die, hundreds of years lost in the past, her blood seeping into the soil of France. It was almost hard to believe that that had happened, now that she was home, though her wounds helped display any notion that it hadn't been real. Her head still felt like it had been used as a hammer, which it had been, and her muscles ached from being cooked for the mana they contained. And, if all that wasn't bad enough, she couldn't tell where the pain from her wounds began, and the pain from slivers of the Abyss began...

    She almost didn't hear what the others were saying.

    When she finally processed it, though, she made a soft noise in her throat.

    "Nooo... We fucked up," she groaned, feeling even less motivation now that she knew they hadn't even been able to preserve the present.
    "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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