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    Campanella's Avatar
    Campanella
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    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

    Here is Campanella, in the Athenaeum.

    Over time he had claimed a small corner for his own personal use: a desk, chair, wardrobe. All the furniture had a similar provenance, stylistic period, and the same dark coloured varnish that seemed to glow warmly in the light.

    Campanella is cleaning out the wardrobe with slow, deliberate, movements - not just mere reluctance to complete the tasks but a curious enjoyment of the sounds, smells, and textures he encounters as he does so. Already several suits have been carefully stowed in zipped protective bags, and he is now turning his attention to one of his ceremonial robes.

    Coat hangers clink as he moves them aside.

    On the desk are writing materials: a set of expensive pens, thick rag paper, the curiosity of old analogue stamps with an ink tray.

    A letter, written on similarly expensive rag paper, with a broken wax seal, lies open should anyone wish to look.
    Aurora Orianna
    Campanella|Moros|Mysterium
    Gnosis: 4
    Occult Skill: 3

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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

    One of the people she had been looking forward to talking to, needing to talk to, was Campanella. He had always been a grounding force within her life in Sacramento, wiser than most she knew.

    The good thing about crashing with Phoenyx? She never had far to go for meetings! Though it was temporary, it was nice, and Phoenyx was pretty cool.

    And even though she used to share a Cabal with Campanella, there was always this urge to dress nice. She never understood why, but it was a thing and she went with it. So it was a black blazer over black pants and shirt.

    The clicking of her heels announce her entrance, hands in her pockets, “Spring cleaning?” she asks with an easy smile. Her eyes though, did find the letter lying open. Curious that he would leave something lying around like that.

  4. #3
    Campanella's Avatar
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    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 partially turns when the clicking of heels announce Aurora's arrival. He finishes folding the ceremonial robe into a protective bag and carefully zips it.

    "Something to that effect," he responds simply.

    "As I'm no longer Hierarch I don't see the need to keep them here."

    There was a slight pause.

    "You were looking for me, I take it?" His sombre face lightened slightly and he gazed across the space with a beady eye.

    If Aurora wants to take a look at the letter, she will need either Wits + Composure or Wits + Investigation.
    Campanella|Moros|Mysterium
    Gnosis: 4
    Occult Skill: 3

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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

    That fact sucked. For lack of a better word, it sucked.

    The Shaman frowns, “Not how it’s supposed to be. You as Hierarch brought a stability back to the Circle.” At least it did for her.

    “But it’s a nice robe, keep it here and wear it when the mood suits you.” Screw the others.

    A single nod, “I was. You and Phoneyx were the driving force behind my return.” She admits, “The only two I figured could help.” Asking for help wasn’t her thing. Not in the least. But sometimes growth came from admitting you needed it.

    “But how’ve you been?”

      4 successes
    Date Action Roll Result
    2020-03-10 22:30:27 Aurora rolls 5 to Take a look?(Wits+Comp) (10 Again) 8, 9, 5, 5, 10, 8 4 successes

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    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 chuckled slightly and bobbed his head, acknowledging the compliment.

    "Alas no. I had better take the lesson to heart," he sighed reluctantly and patted the robe in its zipped cocoon.

    He raised an eyebrow as the Shaman continued and moved smoothly to his seat. In the short silence that followed, he gestured for Aurora to take one of the seats left over from the earlier Mysterium meeting.

    "How have I been? Processing shock. Frustration. Anger... The usual things."

    He waved his thoughts away.

    "But enough. You said you needed help?"

    Concern and curiosity warred openly on the Moros face. Aurora was a Master in her own right. What could she possibly need help with?
    Campanella|Moros|Mysterium
    Gnosis: 4
    Occult Skill: 3

  8. #6
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    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

    Book Keeping - because I forgot to mention something...


    Aurora spies the letter.

    It is correspondence from someone going by the name of Lazarus. The language used is about as formal as stilted as that usually employed by Campanella.

    The Shaman is a quick study - the general thrust of the letter is about Legacies and apprenticeships.
    Campanella|Moros|Mysterium
    Gnosis: 4
    Occult Skill: 3

  9. #7
    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

    “You can still take the lesson to heart and lead this Consilium. If anyone can learn and improve upon themselves it’s you.” She hadn’t lost her faith in him.

    “Thanks.” Says the Shaman with a small smile, sitting as well.

    A nod, “Justified feelings. I know it was hard to bit my tongue through the whole thing.” And not turn some people into fish. “If there’s anything I can help with, please let me know. I can be a good listener.” Sometimes, when it was someone she cared about anyways.

    Then back to that. She had been hoping to put it off, because thinking about talking about was easier than actually saying things out loud. But she was here and was doing this.

    It took a moment to figure her approach, Phoenyx was easier than Campy. “This is probably a personal question, and if you don’t want to answer it, I totally get it.” Completely. “But,” another pause, the usually confident Shaman had lost that confidence. “No real good way to ask this,” a heavy sigh, “Have you ever killed anyone?” her blue eyes cloudy as she looked to him.

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    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 gave a wan smile.

    "I am in position to lead now. I was Hierarch, not Councillor. That honour fell to... Morgan. And I simply have to obey the result of the Duel Arcane: I lost; I am no longer Hierarch."

    He raised his hands in a gesture of defeat.

    Then Aurora dropped her bombshell question. He took his time, leaning back in his seat.

    "No. I think not. Maybe. Perhaps my actions have... caused people to be killed?"
    Campanella|Moros|Mysterium
    Gnosis: 4
    Occult Skill: 3

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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

    She couldn’t smile at his words. “Obey them, yes.” As is the Laws and the ways. “Doesn’t mean you cannot hold the position once again. And Morgan?” a half laugh, “Full of words when it seemed to suit her. Quiet and reserved when she was ok with how things we going in a direction she agreed with.” The Shaman had a low opinion of the young woman.

    But, if he was ok with it, she wouldn’t push it.

    So could he even help then? Could he understand the struggle?

    “Not sure if it’s the same. My actions, the path I went down, led to the death of three, possibly four deaths.”
    Regret was in her voice, “I need help coming to terms with it, what I did. And I had hoped you would be able to help.” Her eyes looked down, “I can still hear them you know,” finally looking at him once again, her eyes filled with tears “the screams they made as they died. The sounds their bodies made as they were ripped apart.”

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    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 frowned sadly.

    "I am sorry to hear of your troubles - and that I am not equipped to help much..."

    "You say your actions... led to these deaths. Can I ask... Was there any other way? Or were you put into an unavoidable situation? Who did you kill..."

    The word sounded heavy; too heavy on his lips. The Moros paused.

    "Who did you cause to be slain? Awakened? Sleepers?" With effort, he pulled out his words. They came to a stop and silence filled the space between them.

    His chair creaked as he shifted posture, leaning closer.

    "I am sorry. I don't think you'll ever be free of those screams. They are the price you will have to pay for Wisdom, I think. That said, there are some things you can do... To confront... No. Wrong word. To help process this trial on your soul."
    Campanella|Moros|Mysterium
    Gnosis: 4
    Occult Skill: 3

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