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  1. #1
    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

    Still looking slightly confused and bewildered, she waits for the other two, taking a big sip of her energy drink. Silently cursing herself in her head for not having anything to add to it.

    "So what brings you to Sacramento?"
    she asks, getting things started.

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  3. #2
    Vulture's Avatar

    Presence
    (Quiet)
    Status
    (EMT)
    Striking Looks
    (Girl Next Door)
    Vulture

    Nimbus: Strange scents waft from Vulture. These fragrances depend on the magic being used, the more harmful the more offensive the scent.

    +1
    SL
    2
    PRE

    Vulture slips in behind her councillor, draining the last of the coffee from the travel mug. She stretched slightly, still carrying the aches of a long shift, but unwilling to ease them with her arcana. At least some privacy would mean less people in the short term.

    "A job offer. I couldn't get EMS or EMT work up in Oregon, where I'm from, but I managed to get one down here. And I couldn't stay in the stan, well not without getting very morally dubious." She rummaged in her satchel bag, and produced a sealed envelope. It was marked with a sigil, clearly one of a cabal based on the symbolism, and she held it forward to be taken.

    "A letter of recommendation."

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  5. #3
    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

    Phoenyx gives Aroura an exasperated look. Why are we in charge of this again?

    She takes the letter, but does not open it instantly. "The Arrows of Sacramento rarely number more than three. Previously we were the vanguard against the Seers when our conflict within the city was more direct. Since breaking their main stronghold two years ago, we have shifted into overseeing the primary magical site of Sacramento, here in the Circle of Creation. I reside here in our quarter within the tower, and check the area in radius of several blocks around the building. Until this changes, we are essentially the Guards of the Concillium and are to make ourselves available for the defense of it's members." The Obrimos seems just as formal with Vulture as she is being with the First Talon, but seems comfortable with that. "The West district of the city is claimed by the Veiled Threats Cabal. I expect you will meet them at the official concillium."

    She opens the letter delicately with one finger. "I would like some idea of your skills and training, as well as any immediate qusrtions or concerns you might have? It is useful to have an outsider's perspective." She glances to Aurora. "Is there anything Path-specific?" She offers her freind a small smile. Somehow having her there made it more comfortable. She still felt somewhat tense with new people.
    Obrimos Adamantine Arrow, Cloaked Monthly Rits (in minisheet)

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  7. #4
    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

    Eyes widen as she watches and hears the exchange going down. “Just what the fuck did I miss?!” she mumbles under her breath before closing her eyes and taking a deep breath.

    There was a long sip from the can, almost emptying it, before focusing on Vulture, “Oh, that’s exciting. How long have you been an EMT?” asking, curious. The letter wasn’t taken, though she knew Phoenyx said she would read it.

    Catching the look, she shrugs her shoulders, she had nothing. But she does keep an eye on the conversation, in case someone got stupid. Someone getting stupid was how you for fish. No one was happy when there was fish. But it was tempting to cast a spell and make them all shut up, it would be so simple.

    “I’m also curious about if you had any questions. We’re a relatively small Consilium, with people coming and going quite often. Also, fairly informal, as you’ve seen, we have no Herald and also no Hierarch. But that doesn’t mean we don’t follow the Lex and enforce it. Our Path is small, there is myself, Anima,” a nod to him, “Guru and Skye. I’ll get a meeting setup so we can all sit down.”

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  9. #5
    Vulture's Avatar

    Presence
    (Quiet)
    Status
    (EMT)
    Striking Looks
    (Girl Next Door)
    Vulture

    Nimbus: Strange scents waft from Vulture. These fragrances depend on the magic being used, the more harmful the more offensive the scent.

    +1
    SL
    2
    PRE

    "Three is a good number, Ma'am. Lot of flexibility in three. And preparedness for defence is fine with me. It would be nice to get back to proper training, rather than just gym time." She nodded, body falling back into old rhythms of respect. Things she had kept to the side, ready for its need.
    "Four years sixty-eight whiskey," she nodded to Aurora, "That's Combat specialist medic. Then two as an effective W1 in a Awakened PMC. I retrained when I got back and got recognition of prior learning to get my EMS , qualifications but I'm working as an EMT at the moment. Two shifts in. Back to back, sadly." She gave a small smile, as she tried to block out the altercation breaking out just meters away from them as she put her coffee cup into her satchel.

    "No questions as of yet, except I assume I need to be put on a rota to cover this area with you First Talon. And we do daily training on site here?" She looked between the two. "More meetings will be useful, and a copy of the lex, or at least the bones of it. I know they can get weighty, and I'm no legal scholar. As I suggested before I didn't really need to navigate a lot of the previous Concillium business, we were sort of mobile."

    The letter reads as follows.

    Unto the Concillium to which this is presented,
    Thank you for taking the time to meet with the Disciple Vulture. She has been released from her duties of the Concillium of Kandahar as it is, and leaves on good terms, with no outstanding conviction or disciplinary matter.
    Our hope is that she will prosper under the tutelage of a First Talon and Hierarch who will understand her awakening and time since has been one served in conflict, and transition to civilian life will take assistance.
    We remain,
    Ouroboros, Moros, CO and Master of the Five Claw Cabal

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  11. #6
    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

    Phoenyx watches Aurora drain the can. "Those aren't good for you, you know," she says levelly. She'd tried one once too sweet and sickly, and they gave her a headache.

    She nods as Aurora fills in the more general consillium info while she had focused on the Arrows. In her experience the Arrows were a more unified order than some, a hangover from their role in the Pentacle.

    The First Talon actually does a small smile at Vulture's words. "I can certainly arrange that. We can take a practice session, assess your abilities, and see what will provide a suitable challenge." Listening to the queries, "Yes. If you let me know your shifts we can arrange around that. We have training facilities here you are free to use. I train daily, though I do not enforce training together. I trust members to follow their oaths to the Hand and maintain themselves for our duties. If you need me I can usually be found here."

    She reads the letter carefully, looking up at Vulture when done. "I am aware how difficult adjusting to a new place and life can be. I am sure you will meet the challenge. Should you need it the Circle will always be a sanctuary for the Awakened. I can also recommend meditation to help with control over oneself."
    Obrimos Adamantine Arrow, Cloaked Monthly Rits (in minisheet)

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  13. #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

    Sixty-eight what? Was she the only confused one? Probably. Oh, military? Was that why she was lost? She had no way to relate to this. None.

    “Thank you for serving.” That was the right thing to say right? Oh shit, she wasn’t sure.
    Goddammit. Where was Winter?! “I believe we have a Guardian who served as well.” If she remembered right. “Though I’ll tell you like I tell Phoenyx, don’t ignore yourself for work. It’s not good.” She didn’t think it was good. "If I have to start dragging out two Arrows, it's gonna look bad." a smirk.

    “I can give you a general run down of it.” And proceeds to do so. Years with the Ladders helped, as did being a Factotum. Once she did, “I’m no longer a legal scholar, but some things you just never forget.” No matter how much she wanted to.

    Looking to Phoenyx, “Pretty sure if things got bad for me, I could take care of it.” She says with a shrug, Life Master for the win, “Plus, I like the taste and you do not want to deal with me without the caffeine.” Both points true.

    When the Arrow talk begins, she turns her eyes back to the gathering. Watching for signs of shit about to go down. Wondering if she should just put them both to sleep for the rest of the meeting?

    “And should you need help in your studies, we can help with that as well.”

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  15. #8
    Vulture's Avatar

    Presence
    (Quiet)
    Status
    (EMT)
    Striking Looks
    (Girl Next Door)
    Vulture

    Nimbus: Strange scents waft from Vulture. These fragrances depend on the magic being used, the more harmful the more offensive the scent.

    +1
    SL
    2
    PRE

    "Help with my studies would be appreciated. From both of you, of course." Vulture nodded, and folded her hands in front of her, seeming to relax a little bit as she listened to the rundown of the laws. She looked between Pheonyx and Aurora, trying to keep her mind focused on the lesson, despite the dry material. She also tactically decided to stay out of the health talk, the pair could have their banter without her needed to put her bit in, at least until she knew them better... and they weren't in their official capacities.

    "And you don't need to thank me for my service. I... it wasn't my first choice, but not one I would change." She hurriedly added. "And as they always say, serve the mandate, not the individual." She shrugged at the smirk a little, giving a little smile in return. "I won't ignore myself. Supernal is in myself, physical discipline is more than my blood and bone, my muscles and tendons. It's the universe contained in my soul, the wisdom of the Diamond embedded in my flesh. Ignoring myself would be to ignore the Stone Book."

    Her voice fell away as she caught herself, and looked to the ground.

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  17. #9
    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

    Phoenys narrows her eyes at Aurora slightly. "You do not have to drag me. I came to the pool, did I not?" A little smirk is added on the end.

    "You already had coffee. Too much has several side effects."
    The Arrow did drink tea, but rarely more than a cup or two in a day. "Life Master or not, it is a state of mind. I am helping." She offers her freind a small smile.

    Vulture is offered another small nod for teaching. As she falls silent reciting bits of the Hand, she cocks her head at the Thyrsus. "Is something wrong? You recited thoughts on the Hand, and stopped abruptly." Her slightly accented voice is direct without a hint of awkwardness. The firebird was confused, and it was all over her face.
    Obrimos Adamantine Arrow, Cloaked Monthly Rits (in minisheet)

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  19. #10
    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

    “Sure, just let us know where you need help. I’m strongest in Life, and have kind of put Spirit on the back-burner so to speak.” Not really, she was a Disciple, but she didn’t enjoy it. “We can also discuss it in private if you prefer to, it’s whatever.” She didn’t mind discussing her levels of proficiency, but knew some were a bit more secretive.

    She didn’t need to? But wasn’t that the thing? Weren’t you supposed to thank them? She was confused. “Still, it’s pretty cool.” Maybe the girl was shy about it? “And that’s good to hear! We have enough people around here who don’t take the time to focus on themselves. Is there anything you enjoy doing outside of work and well,” a gesture around them, “all this?” be good to know if she can drag her out some evening.

    The Shaman’s eyes narrow right back, “Ok, sorry, I might have exaggerated a tiny bit.” Emphasis on the word, tiny. “But it was still like pulling teeth.” So there. She was not sorry. The Arrow didn’t get out enough.

    “That’s just the coffee you’ve seen here.” A wink, no telling how much she had before arriving. “State of mind?” what? Phoenyx was in rare form today, more chatty and more relaxed.

    Eyes look back to Vulture, then back to Phoenyx. Was the Hand an Arrow thing? She was guessing it was, but wasn’t going to say anything. In case.

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