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    Rhodes's Avatar
    Presence
    (Charming)
    Distinctive Voice
    ((Gravitas))
    Rigid Mask
    Mantle - Chilling breeze, summoning tiny leaves
    Rhodes
    Mein

    Mein: Rhodes has pale whitish skin, elfin ears and deep, overly large emerald eyes. Thin black veins broach the surface of his skin like the roots of a tree emerging from the ground. Dark, broad leaves sprout from his wrists, ankles and temples, spreading around the back of his head. Deep red flowers bloom at the temples and wrists.
    Mantle

    Mantle: A breath of icy wind, the kind that penetrates and sends a chill down the spine. Ash leaves in red, yellow and gold spin into existance around him, caught on the breeze. As the wind blows, unnerving whispers can be heard, always coming from a direction just out of one's field of vision.

    +1
    DV
    3
    PRE

    Flowering

    The Dread Lord of Sacramento had a very special brand of hobby. Dreams. Wandering, lurking, watching through them...

    Harvesting from them.

    For him, this means nightmares. Some of the most primal sources of Fear.

    But he was far from the only source of nightmares lately - the ripples through the Wyrd and the Skein over winter left mass nightmares, shared nightmares and dreams alike, and several incidents of such emotional outbursts that the connections to one with his experience and keen investigative senses were all too obvious.

    And so, the time was clearly ripe for reminders of Oneiromancy - and to protect oneself with oneiromachy.

    He had mentioned putting on a course at the coronation, and now was the time to demonstrate his sincerity.

    The Autumn Hollow was opened, the ceiling the eternally Autumn leaves. Reminders given. Blankets and pillows arranged, borrowed from home.

    Those that wanted to learn, would be welcome.

    This is a scene for Lings to learn Oneiromancy! I've finally got around to doing it again! If you want to learn the art of Dreams, the Dread Lord is ready to teach.

    There is this useful reference on the wiki: http://nwod.org/wiki/index.php/Oneiromancy_Primer
    Flowering Fairest, Mantle: An ever-changing, spine-chilling icy wind, creating spinning autumn leaves and haunting whispers.

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  3. #2
    Anatole's Avatar
    Mantle (Autumn)
    (Shadows, heat and ringing metal)
    New Identity
    (Anatole Kolowksi)
    Strong Back
    Resources
    Anatole

    MASK
    A shorter, barrel chested man with a thick beard.

    MEIN
    A 'dwarf' with burned, scorched, and scarred skin.

    2
    PRE

    Smith

    Anatole arrives quietly. Slacks and shoes are the same; shirt is different: crisp, new, and cheap. At least it is a better fit across his broad shoulders and barrel chest.

    He is running a hand through his beard with a contemplative air.

    "I'm in. Need help setting up?"

    The wizened enquires after a long silence.

  4. #3
    James Turner's Avatar

    John Campbell
    New Identity
    (John Campbell)
    Rigid Mask
    Trained Observer
    Composure
    (Placid)
    Perfect Stillness
    James Turner

    Mien
    Skin pulled back tight against his frame and a ghostly white, eyes and mouth sucking and empty pits that appear to be without end. His shadow a deep black that seems to be driving the body instead of the other way around.

    2
    PRE

    Whisperwisp

    Knowledge passed from the Autumn Court, the Dread Lord himself? It was hard to pass up that offer, he knew Autumn’s that were very closed vest with every little secret they possessed so any time they decided to offer up that knowledge was worth investing in.

    He wasn’t entirely unfamiliar with Oneiromancy but he wasn’t about to miss to see if there were any tricks or tips for what could be done better he wasn’t. He knocked before entering as was polite, he stepped in not sure what the dress code was supposed to be so he was just wearing a pair of gym shorts and a white t-shirt.

    “Hello? Wow. Nice digs. Is, uh, the invite still open?”

    He said while hovering near the door, ready to be told no and to leave.


    Goes by the name: John

  5. #4
    Yamiyo Lillich's Avatar
    Yamiyo Lillich
    Striking looks
    (Mesmerizing)
    Presence
    (Unknowing temptress)
    Narcissus’s Blessing
    (Romancer Kith)
    Dexterity
    (Perfect grace and klutziness)
    Mantle (spring)
    (Fresh scent of roses, vanilla and cinnamon.)
    Yamiyo Lillich

    Mien:
    See picture link in signature, make slight adjustments for what your character find appeasing.

    Mask:
    150cm, 41kg/90lbs, small petite woman with an appearance slightly changing for each viewer to always be found appeasing.
    Long well managed hair, agile and dextrous but also slightly klutzy.

    Mantle:
    A fresh air of newly blossomed roses with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Small rose petals dancing behind her, around her ankles and occasionally around her hair.
    Hedgespun equipment

    Hedgespun equipment:

    Hedgespun AnkleBracelet (●)
    + 1 Defense
    Mask: Sturdy glistering silver chain with a pagan knot emblem on it.
    Mien: As if woven by the wind itself.

    Hedgespun level 0:

    Hedgespun Choker (0)
    Mask: Choker.
    Mien: Woven threads of glistering amber with the the sun, moon and star woven from the light they belong to lightly glistening when any form of light hits them.
    Equipment

    Purse
    Small shield: +1 defense, +2 during dodge.
    Lockpicks: +3
    Mirror
    Smartphone - oneplus 7 256gb
    Sewing gear - (various, sheer's, thread's, needles, measuring tape, a couple of buttons, seam ripper)
    Hair/bobby pins
    Zippo lighter
    Ankle bracelet D+1
    A combined personal attack alarm/watch/flashlight - waterproof 160 decibel
    Pepper Spray
    Stun Gun (compact blue streetwise)
    Sunglasses
    MM's
    Doggie treats
    Battle

    Health: 7
    Defense:
    Base: 2,
    Shield+1/2
    Anklet+1
    contract+2
    Total standard: 4/5
    Contract: 6/7
    Dodge: +2

    +2
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Succubus / Incubus Romancer

    She was invited, she knew her presence here was alright still she was a bit nervous. The dread lord was a scary man, regal and majestic but still scary.

    Quietly arriving, quickly walking up to the dread lord with light feet, her steps so soft they were impossible to make out with sound alone.

    Politely curtsying so deeply that she is almost sitting on the floor as she stands 5ft away from him, this was his domains after all and to not be polite here would be both stupid and rude.

    "I thank you for your invite ohh venerable dread Lord, it will be an honor to hear and learn from you. If I may be of assistance in any way do not hesitate to let me be of use." Her hands signing along as she speaks, he knew that she liked to sign her words as well by now and didn't think he would take offense by it.

  6. #5
    Seraphina's Avatar
    Seraphina
    Presence
    (Magnetic)
    Striking Looks
    (Enthralling)
    Distinctive Voice
    (Angelic)
    New Identity
    (Sarah Jones)
    Mantle (Spring)
    (In Mini Sheet)
    Seraphina

    Mien

    Softly shimmering gold flakes catch the light whenever she moves, delicate gilded and diamond scales extenuate the luminescent sapphires that are her eyes. The ocean lives in Sera's eyes, perfectly cut sapphires, gleam in the light. Deeper shades always shifting like the tide. The scales trail up to her temples and forehead. Her hair reaches down her back, brushing the back of her calves, spun silver and gold. Perfectly placed streaks of sea green are seen throughout her hair. Very fine diamond dust falls loose from her hair when she moves, reflecting rainbows from the light. The scales on her hands are dulled by the simple fact that her hands are translucent. There was an iridescent scale like skin that pulled delicately up from her ears. The membrane shimmered and created three curly points.
    Seraphina

    Fairest

    Nix/Treasured
    Mantle

    Cherry blossoms gilded in gold bloom from her hair, tumbling down as a warm rejuvenating spring breeze gently kisses the air with the scent of freshly cut grass. The sound of birds singing can be heard as the wildflowers grow and bloom in vibrant colors where she walks, swaying and lively in the breeze.
    Sera's hands and lower legs are translucent while the rest of her has cracks
    Seraphina

    Mask
    A fairly tall woman, roughly 5'11 with long, wavy dark brown hair. Her eyes are an intense, deep bright blue, reminding one of sapphires. Her lips are full and her skin is flawless. With that perfection comes a body that men fawn and drool over, and women envy.

    Health Tracker

    Haunted House
    Items

    Hedgespun Items

    Tear dropped shaped pendant, form fitted waterfall jacket

    Misc.

    -3 to any rolls involving Presence

    Jewelry

    Ring on right ring finger...the gold band matches her gilded golden skin, the blue sapphire matches her eyes and the diamonds her scales
    Seraphina Scenes
      -1 Glamour into Wyrdstone
      Dreaming, -1 WP to analyze, WP to hold Dream together, Dreamscape
      -1 Glamour for Dream Time, -1 WP, WP to Scour Glam to rebuild
     Harden Mask, Forgot to include in orig post, 
     

    +2
    SL
    +2
    DV
    5
    PRE

    Treasured Nix

    She had been torn about attending the offered class. Being confident in her abilities and all. But decided to attend to support Rhodes. Plus, he was so handsome when he was in teacher mode.

    Walking gracefully into the room, she was pleased to see others already there. This was good.

    The Nix had gone with a white sweater dress with knee high boots. Nothing too fancy, this wasn’t about her, but something that would still look good. Her gloves were on, a white leather, and her long hair danced around her legs thanks to her Mantle.

    Sapphires sparkle, “Hello all.” She says, before looking to Rhodes and offering him a private smile. This was his class, and she wouldn’t draw undue attention to herself or their relationship. Let him shine. "Thank you Dread Lord for taking the time to offer this class."
    Treasured/Nix Wyrd●●●●

  7. #6
    Rhodes's Avatar
    Presence
    (Charming)
    Distinctive Voice
    ((Gravitas))
    Rigid Mask
    Mantle - Chilling breeze, summoning tiny leaves
    Rhodes
    Mein

    Mein: Rhodes has pale whitish skin, elfin ears and deep, overly large emerald eyes. Thin black veins broach the surface of his skin like the roots of a tree emerging from the ground. Dark, broad leaves sprout from his wrists, ankles and temples, spreading around the back of his head. Deep red flowers bloom at the temples and wrists.
    Mantle

    Mantle: A breath of icy wind, the kind that penetrates and sends a chill down the spine. Ash leaves in red, yellow and gold spin into existance around him, caught on the breeze. As the wind blows, unnerving whispers can be heard, always coming from a direction just out of one's field of vision.

    +1
    DV
    3
    PRE

    Flowering

    Rhodes waves his Court-mate inside. "Ah, Anatole, excellent, excellent. No, no. All is ready. Preparation is the mother of success, after all."

    A small smile graces the Dread Lord's face as new reactions to the Hollow fill him with a quiet pride. "Come in, please. John. Yamiyo." He waves them to the blankets. "Please, make yourselves comfortable. After all, you will be having to sleep here for a time."

    Sera enters, and he indulges himself with the opportunity to look her up and down as she approaches. He inclines his head at her greeting, the response to her smile all in his eyes, sparkling. Formality and Etiquette? Some of the most fun Fairest Games. It was clear what mask they were both wearing today - that of the leaders, the professionals. "So kind to join us, Queen Seraphina. Please, take a seat with the others."

    God, I love that woman.


    Turning, he looks to the assembled group. "Now, while we wait for any others, some questions for you all. Have you spent a lot of time in dreams? Do you know what we can do within them? And is there anything you particularly seek to learn today? More so I have an idea of everyone's starting experience, and who needs the most introduction."

  8. #7
    Anatole's Avatar
    Mantle (Autumn)
    (Shadows, heat and ringing metal)
    New Identity
    (Anatole Kolowksi)
    Strong Back
    Resources
    Anatole

    MASK
    A shorter, barrel chested man with a thick beard.

    MEIN
    A 'dwarf' with burned, scorched, and scarred skin.

    2
    PRE

    Smith

    Anatole nodded to Rhodes as he moved passed the Fairest and into the Hollow proper.

    The wizened immediately set about selecting some blankets and pillows, opting for a sitting position propped up against a wall. As he busied himself he kept his face carefully hidden from the Dread Lord.

    "Me? Dreams...? Eh - Only a little. Its not a place I venture into often. Hence why I thought some extra training might come in handy."

    He grunted heavily as he finally plopped down onto the floor and looked up at the green boughs above his head.

    "I have ... seen ... a couple of tricks done. And I've heard tell of... of some of the things you might be able to do out there. But I thought I might skip right to it. Get some tips about oneiromachy. Its always good to be able to protect yourself."

    He finally ventured a look at the Dread Lord while he kneaded a pillow.

      
    Date Action Roll Result
    2020-04-25 00:16:55 Anatole is not a truth teller rolls 6 to Manipulation + Subterfuge + Spec (10 Again) 2, 7, 1, 4, 4, 6 failure

  9. #8
    James Turner's Avatar

    John Campbell
    New Identity
    (John Campbell)
    Rigid Mask
    Trained Observer
    Composure
    (Placid)
    Perfect Stillness
    James Turner

    Mien
    Skin pulled back tight against his frame and a ghostly white, eyes and mouth sucking and empty pits that appear to be without end. His shadow a deep black that seems to be driving the body instead of the other way around.

    2
    PRE

    Whisperwisp

      2 successes
    Date Action Roll Result
    2020-04-26 10:26:07 Reading anatole rolls 8 to Wits + Empathy + Specialty (10 Again) 6, 5, 7, 8, 10, 2, 1, 2, 4 2 successes

    He gave a nod each to Yamiyo and Seraphina as they entered, wanting to say hello but not actually wanting to speak any words. It felt almost sacrilegious to break the silence here.

    “Yes, sir.”

    He stated in a whisper as he was told to take a spot and get comfortable, he looked around but ended up picking the one closest to him and thus the door as he started off sitting criss-cross applesauce while he assumed some instruction would be given. He looked to Anatole and furrowed his brow, eyes looking at the man quizzically.

    Why would he lie? Oh. Is he trying to pad the lesson by pretending to be ignorant? Wonder if they worked this out in advance.

    “There are a few things I’d like to learn Sir. How to best defend myself in the dreaming like Anatole suggested, perhaps how to recognize early signs of dream poisoning better and how to clean it up? I know it’s possible to soothe a troubled mind in the dreaming, I was wondering if working through the poison was at all similar.”


    Goes by the name: John

  10. #9
    Yamiyo Lillich's Avatar
    Yamiyo Lillich
    Striking looks
    (Mesmerizing)
    Presence
    (Unknowing temptress)
    Narcissus’s Blessing
    (Romancer Kith)
    Dexterity
    (Perfect grace and klutziness)
    Mantle (spring)
    (Fresh scent of roses, vanilla and cinnamon.)
    Yamiyo Lillich

    Mien:
    See picture link in signature, make slight adjustments for what your character find appeasing.

    Mask:
    150cm, 41kg/90lbs, small petite woman with an appearance slightly changing for each viewer to always be found appeasing.
    Long well managed hair, agile and dextrous but also slightly klutzy.

    Mantle:
    A fresh air of newly blossomed roses with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Small rose petals dancing behind her, around her ankles and occasionally around her hair.
    Hedgespun equipment

    Hedgespun equipment:

    Hedgespun AnkleBracelet (●)
    + 1 Defense
    Mask: Sturdy glistering silver chain with a pagan knot emblem on it.
    Mien: As if woven by the wind itself.

    Hedgespun level 0:

    Hedgespun Choker (0)
    Mask: Choker.
    Mien: Woven threads of glistering amber with the the sun, moon and star woven from the light they belong to lightly glistening when any form of light hits them.
    Equipment

    Purse
    Small shield: +1 defense, +2 during dodge.
    Lockpicks: +3
    Mirror
    Smartphone - oneplus 7 256gb
    Sewing gear - (various, sheer's, thread's, needles, measuring tape, a couple of buttons, seam ripper)
    Hair/bobby pins
    Zippo lighter
    Ankle bracelet D+1
    A combined personal attack alarm/watch/flashlight - waterproof 160 decibel
    Pepper Spray
    Stun Gun (compact blue streetwise)
    Sunglasses
    MM's
    Doggie treats
    Battle

    Health: 7
    Defense:
    Base: 2,
    Shield+1/2
    Anklet+1
    contract+2
    Total standard: 4/5
    Contract: 6/7
    Dodge: +2

    +2
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Succubus / Incubus Romancer

    Looking over, carefully walking around a bit until finding a pillow that seemed cozy and cute in her eyes.
    Lying down and making herself comfortable.

    Gently looking at the dread lord, trying her best to appear as normal and average as possible.
    "Sadly my experiences hasn't been far to grand I am afraid and I am mainly here to seek wisdom and knowledge overall with no particular goal in mind. I have little doubt that whatever knowledge you will choose to share with us will be for our best."

    Stretching her arms out, yawning a bit.
    A gentle wave to her Queen, she didn't want to be disrespectful towards the dread lord here nor did she want to take time away from his class for much more than that.

    Then a glance over at the dwarf, a moment of thinking but opting not to follow her impulses.

    Watching people and taking in their words carefully but trying her best to not draw attention or do anything else than to be a proper student.

  11. #10
    Seraphina's Avatar
    Seraphina
    Presence
    (Magnetic)
    Striking Looks
    (Enthralling)
    Distinctive Voice
    (Angelic)
    New Identity
    (Sarah Jones)
    Mantle (Spring)
    (In Mini Sheet)
    Seraphina

    Mien

    Softly shimmering gold flakes catch the light whenever she moves, delicate gilded and diamond scales extenuate the luminescent sapphires that are her eyes. The ocean lives in Sera's eyes, perfectly cut sapphires, gleam in the light. Deeper shades always shifting like the tide. The scales trail up to her temples and forehead. Her hair reaches down her back, brushing the back of her calves, spun silver and gold. Perfectly placed streaks of sea green are seen throughout her hair. Very fine diamond dust falls loose from her hair when she moves, reflecting rainbows from the light. The scales on her hands are dulled by the simple fact that her hands are translucent. There was an iridescent scale like skin that pulled delicately up from her ears. The membrane shimmered and created three curly points.
    Seraphina

    Fairest

    Nix/Treasured
    Mantle

    Cherry blossoms gilded in gold bloom from her hair, tumbling down as a warm rejuvenating spring breeze gently kisses the air with the scent of freshly cut grass. The sound of birds singing can be heard as the wildflowers grow and bloom in vibrant colors where she walks, swaying and lively in the breeze.
    Sera's hands and lower legs are translucent while the rest of her has cracks
    Seraphina

    Mask
    A fairly tall woman, roughly 5'11 with long, wavy dark brown hair. Her eyes are an intense, deep bright blue, reminding one of sapphires. Her lips are full and her skin is flawless. With that perfection comes a body that men fawn and drool over, and women envy.

    Health Tracker

    Haunted House
    Items

    Hedgespun Items

    Tear dropped shaped pendant, form fitted waterfall jacket

    Misc.

    -3 to any rolls involving Presence

    Jewelry

    Ring on right ring finger...the gold band matches her gilded golden skin, the blue sapphire matches her eyes and the diamonds her scales
    Seraphina Scenes
      -1 Glamour into Wyrdstone
      Dreaming, -1 WP to analyze, WP to hold Dream together, Dreamscape
      -1 Glamour for Dream Time, -1 WP, WP to Scour Glam to rebuild
     Harden Mask, Forgot to include in orig post, 
     

    +2
    SL
    +2
    DV
    5
    PRE

    Treasured Nix

    Catching the look, she does a small pose, hand on a hip with a wink.

    A bow of her head, “Thank you.” And she finds herself a place to sit, fluffing a pillow and all that. The gloves stayed on though as she lowered herself onto a blanket.

    Spent a lot of time in Dreams? Check. Know what she could do within? Yup, check. Seek to learn? Hmmm, that was a good question. She was more here to support Rhodes and help if needed. So she remained quiet, listening to what the others had to say first. He knew her skills as well as she did after all.

    A nod as Anatole spoke, seemed a good idea for a place to start.

    Dream poison? A difficult thing to deal with. Still out of her grasp as a healer. But she again leaves it to Rhodes to answer. His class, and he was the teacher. She’d only offer her knowledge if asked.

    A gloved hand waves back at Yami with a smile. She was curious to see what would pick up from the class.
    Treasured/Nix Wyrd●●●●

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