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    Shodan

    The Circle of Creation was a battlefield. And, as far as Shodan was concerned, a metaphor.

    Tools and construction materials lie all around the stone floor. Walls enriched with wires, metal parts and electronics, now running along the ancient structure like veins of precious elements. Magical occultation and human-made devices working hand in hand to provide the Wise with shelter. A mixture of the past and future, where you can't tell where one ends and the other begins. Made possible by mages, these living embodiments of Supernal power permeating their Fallen world.

    Shodan's spent the better part of the day here, and making sure the illusions are not accidentally broken was a task just as hard as the construction itself. For all the panic buttons, glass-break alarms and zoned security, it was clear that was the last line of defense in case of reveal. A method to buy time until they think of something more permanent.

    The Obrimos' brow was covered in sweat, and his blue jumpsuit (where did he even get that?) was covered in dirt and dust. But the work was done. He smiles with pride and joy.

    My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!

    The Circle of Creation is now outfitted with the three-dot version of a Security System from p.181 WoD Armory. Please feel free to narrate if your character is helping in the works, observing or only just arriving. For new characters, this is a great place to get Acknowledged, and for the established mages - to check up on their fellow Awakened

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    Phoenyx's Avatar
    Presence (Focused)
    Trained Observer
    Dexterity (Lithe)
    Phoenyx
    Spells and Gear

    Monthly rits (cloaked):
    Supernal Vision (Pot 6)
    2E Life Shield (Pot 5)

    Gear: Smartphone, Pistol (Beretta M92, +2 lethal), pair of daggers, tonfa, Reinforced Leather trenchcoat (1/0), motorcycle (street bike)
    Phoenyx

    Nimbus: a pair of fiery scarlet wings unfurl her with an eagle's screech.
    Plot Stats

    Def - 6 (4 Dex+Life/2)
    Armour - 3/2 (Life/2, Trenchcoat)
    Health: Matriarch - 1B/7
    Willpower 3/3
    Mana: 9/9
    Vulgars Cast: 0
    Personal Spells 2/3
    [6] Supernal Vision (Monthly Ritual)
    [5$] 2E Life Shield (Monthly Ritual)
    Active spells: 3/7
    [3$] Complex Transmission

    Gear: Smartphone, Pistol (Beretta M92, +2 lethal), 2 spare clips, pair of daggers (one is magical focus), Reinforced Leather trenchcoat (1/0), Purse ($57, gun permit, driving license)

    2
    PRE

    The last Arrow in Sacramento. That's what she was. It was hard to face that fact.

    Still. If Phoenyx was going to be that, she was going to be the best damned Arrow everyone would have to look up to. And right now, the tenant of the moment was "Service is Mastery".

    She had been helping Shodan fit the parts into the Circle. If she was spending this money, she wanted to see she was getting something worthwhile.

    Always wearing practical clothes, the Obrimos slipped quietly back down to where Shodan was downing tools.

    "I finished wiring up the other cameras," she says by way of announcing her presence, watching the last of his handiwork. "It looks good." Hopefully that would be enough of a compliment to not inflate the Libertine's ego too much. In her own humble opinion, it certainly didn't need any inflating, but the work did show that at least some of Shodan's bluster wasn't just hot air.
    Obrimos Adamantine Arrow, Cloaked Monthly Rits (in minisheet)

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    October's Avatar
    Active Spells
    New ID
    (Amber Davenport)
    Striking Looks
    (Enchanting)
    Status
    (Medical)
    Presence
    (Collected)
    October
    Spells

    Nimbis

    When October uses her magic, especially Fate, her Nimbus appears as a circle of black thorns that seem to wrap themselves around and into her body.

    If the magic is vulgar, the colors of the thorns intensifies as the thorns disappear into her skin, and the she is able to feel the thorns embracing her.

    +1
    SL
    3
    PRE

    She had been worried it was going to be hard to help with the security of the Circle. But luck had been on her side and she had been able to make it! Best way to make a good impression in the new area? Help.

    While she didn’t have overalls, she could do casual. Hence an old pair of jeans and t shirt.

    So she had, well, as much as she could. Electronics weren’t really her thing, but she know tools and was able to find what was asked for. The Acanthus had also provided water.

    When they had finished, “Good work guys!” she offers bottles of water to everyone. “You’re really handy with electronics.” She says to Shodan. “You as well Phoenyx. Seems I need to up my game.” flashing a smile.

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    Cosmo's Avatar

    Presence
    (Eager)
    Striking Looks
    (Willful)
    Cosmo

    Nimbus

    A halo of white fire burns around his head.

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Cosmo came upon the Circle once again. A Thing had drawn him away, a thing was settled, and the Theurgist wasn't looking for excuses or bullshit to mince words over.

    He walked up to the Circle in a black suit, marveling at the edifice whose grandiosity and history compared to his native DC. He opened the doors of the historic edifice and stepped into..... what the fuck?

    "Why?" The question was posed with a blank expression that slowly began to curdle into a grimace. He briefly returned his attention to the mages and approached them. "I mean hi. But also why. Mostly why."

    He looked around the circle whose nobility and history was now marred with exposed wiring, hack-able sleeper systems, and... were those metal plates?

    "Did something happen?"

    He walked up to one of the plates. His eyes were mesmerized as his mind pondered the purpose of a metal plate in this magically occulted space.

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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

    Campanella passes from light into comparative darkness as he passes through the Circle's high open doors. The Moros' once regal figure is now dishevelled and somewhat shrunken. He seems leaner, thinner, perhaps. His coat is stained. Stubble now shades his face, tracing a line along his jaw and upper lip.

    He blinks, wordlessly staring at the wires snaking along the walls, at the empty cartons and equipment currently laying on the floor.

    The Moros - perhaps still Hierarch, perhaps not - does not think he has seen quite so much activity in the Circle, where activity is reduced to conversations or else moving through the Clock. The surprise is evident from the way his mouth hangs slightly open, as if he were caught in a moment, still drawing breath.

    Standing on the threshold of the faux cathedral, limned by the brighter light from outside, it looks like Campanella has uncloaked his nimbus. He hasn't, of course, but it looks that way.
    Cosmo Xander puts voices the words Campanella is thinking.
    Campanella|Moros|Mysterium
    Gnosis: 4
    Occult Skill: 3

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    Shodan

    "Was there ever any doubt?" Shodan teases the Arrow "Thanks for the help, by the way"

    When October compliments him, he actually bows like a magician who just performed an awesome trick (no points for humility here) "I was born with a motherboard in one hand and a CPU in the other!" The Obrimos says with a sly smile. He takes the bottled water with a nod of thanks and sips. It was a long day.

    And then some new-old people appear!

    "Oh! Cosmo, right? From DC?" He vaguely remembered a... was he a model? Anyway, Shodan's memories match the face currently before him. If the Prime Mover even noticed the less than flattering grimace, it doesn't show "Welcome back! As for why... we're putting 'Creation' back in 'Circle of Creation'. For once, Winter had an actually decent idea that we should have something mundane in place in case the illusions fail. Hence this" He makes a wide gesture, indicating the newly-introduced electronics "Not much, but should give us some breathing room"

    And Campanella... whatever happened to him? The subtle signs of weariness are made almost vulgar, when compared to how immaculate their Hierarch's appearance has always been.

    "Pardon my French, boss-man, but you look like shit. Everything okay?" Is that concern in his voice? Ever since when does he care so much about Diamond mages?

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    Phoenyx's Avatar
    Presence (Focused)
    Trained Observer
    Dexterity (Lithe)
    Phoenyx
    Spells and Gear

    Monthly rits (cloaked):
    Supernal Vision (Pot 6)
    2E Life Shield (Pot 5)

    Gear: Smartphone, Pistol (Beretta M92, +2 lethal), pair of daggers, tonfa, Reinforced Leather trenchcoat (1/0), motorcycle (street bike)
    Phoenyx

    Nimbus: a pair of fiery scarlet wings unfurl her with an eagle's screech.
    Plot Stats

    Def - 6 (4 Dex+Life/2)
    Armour - 3/2 (Life/2, Trenchcoat)
    Health: Matriarch - 1B/7
    Willpower 3/3
    Mana: 9/9
    Vulgars Cast: 0
    Personal Spells 2/3
    [6] Supernal Vision (Monthly Ritual)
    [5$] 2E Life Shield (Monthly Ritual)
    Active spells: 3/7
    [3$] Complex Transmission

    Gear: Smartphone, Pistol (Beretta M92, +2 lethal), 2 spare clips, pair of daggers (one is magical focus), Reinforced Leather trenchcoat (1/0), Purse ($57, gun permit, driving license)

    2
    PRE

    "Frankly, yes." Phoenyx rolls her eyes, with the hint of a smile.

    She shrugs at October's praise. "I just wired things up. Even Shodan only has two hands," the Arrow quips.

    Then, the new arrivals. Or rather old arrivals. Cosmo, she remembered from him and winter fighting over imbued artifacts. And Campenella, looking... drawn. Older. It wasn't a good look on him.

    "Hierarch," she inclines her head respectfully. "Cosmo. Up until very recently, the Concilium had waned to such a degree that the remaning members - Winter, Kaze, Shodan, and I - felt it prudent to take more measure to protect the Circle from the threats surrounding it. Hence the increase in security." She looks between them. "It is good to see you Hierarch, but in your absence we took the path we felt best. There have been many changes. Alastor has been recalled to the East Coast. I am Sergeant of the Arrows now Such as what remain. Also, this is October of the Thistle, who arrives at the previous meeting of the Concillium."

    The Obrimos slips back to collect her weapons. "Perhaps we should move to the ante-camber to be more comfortable?" She suggests.
    Obrimos Adamantine Arrow, Cloaked Monthly Rits (in minisheet)

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    October's Avatar
    Active Spells
    New ID
    (Amber Davenport)
    Striking Looks
    (Enchanting)
    Status
    (Medical)
    Presence
    (Collected)
    October
    Spells

    Nimbis

    When October uses her magic, especially Fate, her Nimbus appears as a circle of black thorns that seem to wrap themselves around and into her body.

    If the magic is vulgar, the colors of the thorns intensifies as the thorns disappear into her skin, and the she is able to feel the thorns embracing her.

    +1
    SL
    3
    PRE

    The Enchantress turns at the voice, seeing a willful, and well-dressed guy.

    “Hi.” She replies with a wave. The answer to the question was not hers to provide.

    The other gets a once over, clearly, he had seen better days. But was it from illness or simply locking himself away?

    “Uh, hello.” A bottle of water was held up, “Can I get you some water?” concern in her voice. The doctor part of her brain working over what could be wrong with the guy.

    There was a chuckle at the bow, “Oh, is that it? Ewell that clearly explains it.” She could joke around.

    Cosmo? Welcome back? A returning Awakened then.

    Glancing to the Arrow, “Well, you’re more handy then I am.” But, least there was no injuries or electrocutions. So, bonus!

    Hierarch?! He didn’t look like a Hierarch, but then again, who did? Though she didn’t expect him so, messy.

    Hearing her name, she waves again.

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    Cosmo's Avatar

    Presence
    (Eager)
    Striking Looks
    (Willful)
    Cosmo

    Nimbus

    A halo of white fire burns around his head.

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    "So just paranoia?"

    The thought made his stomach turn. What was done wasn't even done for a good reason.

    "Don't get me wrong, this would all be great if there weren't like seven arcana with spells to bypass mundane security through one way or another." He turned his attention away from the plate, returning his gaze to the neophytes before him. "Or just use Forces to spy on us and ping the Seers when something goes wrong. Also hackers are a thing. Pretty sure most thieves know how to bypass home security systems too."

    The Circle didn't have any mundane security systems before and likely for good reason. Any good thief or just competent Obrimos, Moros, or Thyrsus had ways of moving unseen to this system. Hell, an Acanthus could probably just luck their way into disabling it and a Warlock could just Mind fuck anyone who responded to it. Also apportate or teleport before anyone could get here.

    So. Many. Options.

    "Hey Mr. Heirarch," Attention was turned to Campanella. The man's disheveled appearance was ignored. "Any thoughts on this train-wreck?"

    Cosmo's eyes scanned the surroundings and the mages, equal bits of contempt and disappointment splashed evidently across his face.

    "Tell me it's not rigged to tell the Seer pets in the PD where the magic wizard fortress is."

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  17. #10
    Kaze's Avatar
    Striking Looks
    (An Extremely Fit and Healthy Glow)
    Presence
    (Disconcertingly easy to talk to and open up)
    Toxin Resistance
    (+2 vs drugs, alcohol and toxins)
    New Identity(Steven Chojun Trueheart)
    Kaze

    Nimbus. The sound of rushing wind and flashes of lightning surround Kaze, and his clothes and hair move as if he is in a windstorm.
    Monthly Rits

    Monthly Rits Spell Cloaks Spells do not show unless scrutinized
    Transform Aura pot 1 (Aura is as a Sleeper)
    Organic Resilience (Life Mage Armor 2e) pot 3 ( Armor 2; Defense 2 + Higher of Dex or Wits)
    Body Mastery pot 1 (x2 rate healing Bash, Letha, Agravated; +1 success on all extended and instant rolls to resist diseases, poisons or drugs; +100 years lifespan)

    Scene specific spells: in mini-sheet 4
    Scene Specific

    (Portrait) Portrait of an Angel
    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 3 ( +1 vs Bashing: Kung Fu 1)
    Defense 5
    Vulgar -1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 3
    Spell Tolerance: 3/3 Spell Rolls
    [1]Transform Aura[M]
    [2] Supernal Vision[D]
    [2] Organic Resilience[M]
    Key: Potency | Effect declaration if needed | Turns remaining ("M" = Monthly Ritual)

    (Bad House) The Return
    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 3 ( +1 vs Bashing: Kung Fu 1)
    Defense 9 (Dex 6 from Honing the Form)
    Vulgar -1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 3
    Spell Tolerance: 3/3 Spell Rolls
    [4] Honing the Form
    [3] Organic Resilience Aurora's Life 5
    [2] Body Control [M]
    Key: Potency | Effect declaration if needed | Turns remaining ("M" = Monthly Ritual)

    +2
    SL
    3
    PRE

    Kaze arrives whistling and dressed in a solid black, long sleeved shirt with the sleeves rolled up and a pair of denim jeans.

    "Hey, more people!" he says cheerfully. "Oh, hello again, Cosmo."

    Seeing Campanella he becomes slightly less exhuberent. "It is good to see you, Heirarch." he says seriously.


    Spells
    Spells: Monthly Rits Transform Aura (aura appears to be a sleeper) Spell Cloaks (See mini-sheet)

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