(1809) Organization Consilium

**Langdon** · Aug 23rd, 2018 07:44 AM

Damn undergraduates. It's like they can't read syllabi. It's not like the class is supposed to be hard even. Two weeks on the Judeo-Christian traditions, one additional week to incorporate Islam. Then two weeks to cover Buddhism and Hinduism (not nearly enough time for Hindu but try explaining a not-religion in a religions course). Followed by breakdowns of the other faiths of the world. Well overview breakdowns for everything. Just enough to give an idea and spur conversation.

But no, the undergraduates had to complain. A printed email is crumbled in Langdon's left hand, he had printed it out to make sure he had read it correctly. Complaints. Actual Complaints. His free hand runs through his hair as Langdon enters the Circle and takes a glance at the familiar faces and new faces that abound. Huh, when did that happen.

Aug 23rd, 2018 08:45 AM

As a congregated he overheard someone mention his name and being a tool, he cast his eyes to Bacchus . Then, Winter spoke up in his defense. Alas, Knot continued to fall lower in his opinion of him. He shrugged. There would always be detractors. The Oracle of the Burning Voice submitted himself to every possible form of pain. These attacks on his intentions were but mosquito bites.

With the appearance of Langdon , he smiled and greeted him with an offered handshake. "Pleasure to meet you, or perhaps see you once again. I'm Samael, I don't recall if we had the opportunity to meet."

**Sand** · Aug 23rd, 2018 10:58 AM

Circle = Odorous.

Pizza (dominant)
Coffee (dominant)
Beer (present)
Chocolate (Hints only)

& Loud

Conversations. Plural.

Around the corner and into the ... party. B/c People + Pizza + Beer = Party. Basic social equation.

Familiar faces: Banshee, Winter, Aurora, Knot, Weavebreaker, Langdon, Samael. Maybe that one?

Not familiar: Significant number

But either introductions already done or arrivals occurred elsewhere. (rationale: lack of mass intro exchange happening)

A wave to Aurora, nods to those who seemed to want such and in proper party protocol... moves to get a drink.

Aug 23rd, 2018 12:37 PM

Like an explosion people seemed to flood in between Juris' hello and his reply. At least it appeared the Consilium was lively. He gave Samael a nod of his head and then followed his lead, introducing himself again for those who hadn't heard. "I'm Juris. I'm a Mastigos with the Silver Ladder. Nice to meet you all." Simple and straight to the point, though a smile rested on his lips.

Knot, Nebula, Nemo, Bacchus, Aurora. His eyes followed each as they entered and spoke, but he merely listened. As Aurora said, he was one of those new faces and took the opportunity to observe instead of speaking.

Then Samael spoke up, taking charge of the conversation. It was the Thearch way afterall. His eyes shifted to Knot as he mentioned 'outside help' before wandering away to ignore the conversation. Was this one uninterested in having any order?

Then Weavebreaker spoke, adding her own introduction to the debate, with a much more reserved tone. Others did not seem on board. Juris couldn't fully understand why someone wouldn't want to take part in shaping the Consilium, but he wasn't going to comment on that.

As several seemed to break off into a private conversation, Juris heard Bacchus scoff. How large was the delegation in favor of chaos? How many in the Consilium wanted collapse when structure was needed? At least it seemed from what he could hear that the person they called Winter didn't have a problem with how Samael had started things.

Instead of worrying about the breaking off of mages he headed towards Weavebreaker. "If only wisdom always prevailed," he said with a smirk. "I guess, other than Samael, you're taking charge of this all. Have you been here long?"

1 success, 2 successes

Aug 23rd, 2018 01:34 PM

Nebula joins guardians et al.

**Weavebreaker** · Aug 23rd, 2018 04:09 PM

Weavebreaker gave a wave of her hand to Alastor and Langdon. She also nodded to Juris. "Unfortunately." She said with a smile.

"Whelp! Let's begin! If any wishes to come and add their input, please do." Weavebreaker made sure to let everyone know, so they could participate and then turned and headed to where she had the tables and chairs set up.

Organizational Discussion Continued here<---------|

Aug 23rd, 2018 06:39 PM

As Weavebreaker called the meeting's purpose to order, Samael walked over and joined the table.

**Campanella** · Aug 24th, 2018 06:59 AM

Campanella appears, fashionably late.

Today he is in a new light suit with a breathable weave, something better suited for the scorching weather. His new shoes click and creak on the flagstones. He spends a moment checking cuff links, while taking in the changes to the Circle. A clutch of new voices; multiple conversations clamouring for space.

Who were these new people?
Weavebreaker caught his attention with her call to order. The Mystogogue strolled over.

As always, Campanella removes his Sight and Shield as a mark of respect for the Circle whenever he enters.

Campanella joins the Organisation discussion.

Aug 24th, 2018 07:49 AM

Juris followed those interested in order and structure.

Juris goes to here

Aug 25th, 2018 05:51 AM

”Magi!” The beguiling Mastigos’s voice crosses across the hall calling the Magi to attention.

”I’m Nebula.” She begins as if it was self-explanatory and in a light mood. “and as I overheard, I would like to throw the proverbial peanut bag into the discussion…” Nebula re arranges her dark blond hair and her deep blue eyes fall briefly on Samael who had accused everyone else not sitting around him of being in the peanut gallery… despite all that she smiles pleasantly to the old Mastigos.

”I also overheard recounts of a Seer Chronomantic assault and of other serious threats to this Consilium…” The tone becomes grave.

“That makes me believe we need to defend ourselves. That’s why we are here today and why everyone wants a “structure”. Her fingers make the sign of the quotation marks on the word structure.

“To better defend ourselves against the insidious threat of our many enemies.”

Before they could decide on a structure they should decide what they needed that structure for…

”I propose we go back to basics. We find ways of getting better acquainted with each other and each Mage living in this city. So that we might be better attuned to signs of Seer infiltration. We need to rely on each other and police each other.” It could sound obvious coming from a Guardian but maybe this would find echo on some of them.

”I propose a structure of cabals of three to four members that are responsible for a portfolio and an Hollow. Each Cabal should have a Sigil holder that speaks for the entire Cabal. Among the Sigil holders there should come a consensus to choose a Hierarch as final arbiter of conflict.” There is a brief pause, her blue eyes measuring the acceptance of her words in the crowd.

”If at a later date we decide to build upon this structure it’s easier but the basis should be a strong knit community of Mages that rely on each other and are also able to find signs of infiltration, madness and other looming threats among themselves… Her two cents.

”Thank you all for your time.” She bows out, her job done for now. Hopefully the rest of the peanut gallery would join in and understand the need for cabals and policing each other.

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2018-08-23 12:05:33	Juris rolls 5 to Wit+subt (10 Again)	8, 4, 7, 10, 3, 5	2 successes
2018-08-23 12:04:52	July rolls 5 to Perception (Wit+Comp) (10 Again)	9, 3, 3, 4, 5	1 success