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(Eternal Court) By the Chess table
Mar 9, 2021 - Mar 31, 2021
A Ventrue and a Nosferatu discuss...
Mar 9, 2021 - Mar 16, 2021
(Elysium 2103) Jennifer and Company
Mar 19, 2021 - Mar 22, 2021
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  1. #1
    Alessandra's Avatar
    Presence
    (Commanding)
    Striking Looks
    (Tattooed Beauty)
    Blood Potency(+1)
    Status
    (Criminals)
    Retainer
    (Gabriel)
    First thing you will notice about Ale is the abundance of her tattoos. They go from her face all the way to her feet, and not much is left bare. The second thing? Her strong Italian accent.

    Known as Sofia De Luca

    Gabriel, Ghoul
    Cain, Hell Hound
    Alessandra Scenes
     -2 Vitae for Blush of Life and Drink, 
     
     

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    The Nox Populi is an upscale experience that will take Sacramento nightlife to a whole new level.


    In the heart of downtown Sacramento there is a place of intrigue, excitement and entertainment. The modern flare of this venue is host to exclusive parties. The seduction of this establishment may take you away as you drink, dance and socialize. There are private services available upon request. The best DJ’s in town are in line to play a wide variety of music. Some of you may dine…as long as you have your VIP pass.

    However the Kindred arrive they are discreetly met and led to the back of the club. The space downstairs is decorated in dark, rich woods and expensive furniture. There's a coat room that will also hold one's 'unmentionables'; namely, weapons, at the foot of the stairs. There are also private areas, dark, and furnished with soft couches, as well as meeting rooms with conference tables and chairs, and an area with several televisions. The Court area is decorated with long black and brown silken drapes cascading from floor to ceiling. Draped in elegant bunches and gathered into valances across door frames and between supporting pillars; the lighting is intentionally low, but without the pulse of the music from above, the place has the feel of a sepulchre.

    The common area circles the Court proper, and it becomes apparent that this is not decorated for a single evening. Small symbols note areas for Kindred only that branch off of the Commons, which will be necessary once those Kine privileged enough to see behind the Masquerade filter in: ghouls, herd members, or even devotees. The furniture setting is familiar now: a set of elegant chairs, all dark wood and red leather, arranged in a circle. The baroque lighting leaves the corners of the Elysium commons in deep shadow.

    With the permanent fixture that the chess table had become, there was yet another new item. A Steinway concert piano, its cover in an upright position, revealing stunning inner strings strings. The lid was closed on the keyboard, the bench not with it.

    Another evening; another Danse. For some it will their first, for some it shall be their last. After all, this is the Prince's Elysium, and subject to the Laws of the Domain.

    Eternal Court is open once more...



    Please remember that Predator's Taint is in effect and role-play is expected, or rolls will be asked for!

    This is a great place to get Acknowledged

    Eternal Court is not a singular event. Always open and in constant motion, a compression of the comings and goings of Kindred within Elysium throughout the nights. As such, Eternal Court is also never truly empty; this can include 'faceless masses' of Kindred beneath notice, ghouls, herd members, devotees, or even officials in their offices.

    Alessandra Antinori │BP 6│Strong Italian Accent

  2. #2
    JC Smith's Avatar

    Attribute (Presence)
    (Quiet listener)
    Aspect of the Predator
    Mask of Tranquility
    JC Smith

    Cacophony Whisperer

    1
    PRE

    JC arrived earlier than he normally did. Part of it was feeling like he needed to make up for previous absences and tardiness. Most of it was part of him hoping to see Dirt Nap. Maybe whatever business that had been so urgent was just as easily resolved. Whatever the case, court seemed like the most likely place for him to show up. JC could only hope.

    Though in this case, that didn't seem to be the case for any of the major players of the domain. JC didn't recognize any faces while passing through the area filled with Kine. Even in the main Elysium the Beast was oddly quiet.

    He walked over to the piano, glancing into it's inner workings as he listened to the sounds of life and music filter dimly from above, muffled by walls and curtains.

    Hopefully.
    Presence (Quiet Listener) 1 / BP1 / Mask of Tranquility


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    Edward Heinrich's Avatar

    Presence
    (Unobstrusive)
    Edward Heinrich




    Daeva Vice: Wrath
    Edward Heinrich Scenes

    2
    PRE

    Edward's eyes passed over the nameless, settling for a moment on JC, the Beast shuddering with repressed rage. A twinge of memory, where have I seen him? Ah, yes, Edward had seen him speaking with Dirt Nap.

    Edward had come to socialize but didn't feel like making a cold approach. Hopefully, he'd see a more familiar face soon. That or the almost familiar man would approach. In the meantime, Edward settled by the chess set, undoing his suit jacket button with a practiced sweep to take a seat.

    Outfit

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    Alexander Moore's Avatar

    Giant
    Mask of Tranquility
    Alexander Moore

    -1
    NOS
    2
    PRE

    He must have been spoiled then, to have first arrived in Court while it was being held at the Farm all that time ago. The Nox was nice, but he had hoped that there would be more variety than he had experienced in his Sire’s Domain. The dark and mysterious atmosphere, the red and black finery, was all becoming somewhat bland to him.


    He pulled himself through the door and surveyed the room, flattening his black suit as he took several slow steps further into the growing crowd attendees. The push and pull of the Beasts around him took a moment to subside, and by then he had already found, and lost, the man he’d been looking for. The silhouette filling the chair by the chessboard had barely registered as he’d swept his gaze over the room, but he had remembered the shape of it, and the name it gave itself. Three steps was all it took before he was looming over the chess board, a hand on the back of the opposite chair.

    “Good evening Mr. Heinrich, would you mind if I joined you?”
    Curse: Incredibly tall and emaciated, their skin is stretched over their large and bulky frame, with long limbs and a strangely shaped head.

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    Jennifer Hazelton's Avatar
    Seneschal, Lady Notary, Priscus of the Nosferatu
    City Status
    Invictus status
    Presence (Lady)
    Obfuscate 2 Mask of Tranquility
    Resources
    Jennifer Hazelton

    Nosferatu curse: A voice that withered like a snake sneaking through the grass, plummeted like an old man's nearing his demise
    Jennifer Hazelton Scenes
     
     
     Blush, imbibe, 

    Jennifer Hazelton Scenes
     
     
     Blush, imbibe, 

    -1
    NOS
    3
    PRE

    Jennifer Hazelton strode in with confidence, wearing a black A - line dress with a modest neckline. Her neck was concealed by a simple scarf that was silver, pinned with a spider pin in green and brown topaz precious stones. The Kindred wore simple flats, easy to walk in and not adding to her 5'7'' height. She glances about the room, noting who was there. The Nosferatu gives a slight nod to Alexander, acknowledging her Family. Her dark brown eyes land on Edward and pause, her face kept carefully nuetral. She turns away from the Daeva. She strode to a seated area and took a seat.
    Nosferatu Curse: Jennifer's voice withers like a snake sneaking through the grass, plummeted like an old man's nearing his demise.

  9. #6
    Milton's Avatar

    Time is Money
    Presence
    (Bland)
    Intelligence
    (Analytical)
    Status, Allies
    (City Hall)
    Status, Allies
    (Finance)
    Bureaucratic Navigator
    Milton

    2
    PRE

    Milton descends into court with measured steps and a becalmed demeanor. His attire is, as always, understated and adeptly tailored. He looks every bit the high priced accountant he is: unobtrusive, obsessively neat, just a touch of his calculating nature bleeding through. Without the benefit of the blush, he looks like a corpse escaped from some funeral parlor down the street, out for one last night on the town. Tomorrow, they'll put him in the ground with tasteful tears and kind but boring words. Another life amounting to very little.

    This placid exterior hides the hissing and thrashing of his Beast at the presence of other, rival predators. The only tell is a slight downward turn at the corners of his mouth. He takes a moment to deal with the inner turmoil, removing his cell phone from his pocket and turning it off. That operation complete, he lets his bland gaze take in the room.

    Mr. Heinrich, his old chum, is speaking to that towering grotesque. Mr. Moore, yes. He's only heard tell of the Haunt and finds himself disinclined to make his acquaintance at the moment, especially considering his interlocutor.

    Another Kindred lingers by the piano, but Milton's eyes have found Jennifer Hazelton across the room. With careful deliberation, he makes his way toward her, dispensing nods to the other attendees, even Edward, as he goes. Upon reaching his destination, he stops at a respectful distance, offering an equally respectful bow.

    "Good evening, Priscus Hazelton. May I join you?"
    Health: Vitae: WP: BP: 1

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    Alessandra's Avatar
    Presence
    (Commanding)
    Striking Looks
    (Tattooed Beauty)
    Blood Potency(+1)
    Status
    (Criminals)
    Retainer
    (Gabriel)
    First thing you will notice about Ale is the abundance of her tattoos. They go from her face all the way to her feet, and not much is left bare. The second thing? Her strong Italian accent.

    Known as Sofia De Luca

    Gabriel, Ghoul
    Cain, Hell Hound
    Alessandra Scenes
     -2 Vitae for Blush of Life and Drink, 
     
     

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Court. Yet again. While she knew she had the option of staying in her office, she knew it was important to be seen. And see who was around.

    Nodding to Gabriel, she smooths her dress as he opens the office door for her, and Cain.

    Pausing, she takes a moment to look around, noting who was present and who wasn’t. Her Beast, roared and snarled in her ear, demanding she remove the flesh from the weaklings. But that wouldn’t be appropriate. At least until someone stepped out of line anyways.

    Tonight she wore a black dress, her hair cut a bit shorter. She was trying it out, knowing full well it would be back to its length the next evening.

    A nod of respect was offered to Jennifer Hazelton , as was fitting her station within the Invictus. Nods of acknowledgement were offered to the rest. None standing out.

    Though JC by her piano did catch her eye, and with Cain by her side, she walked over.

    “Does the piano interest you Mr Smith?”
    asks the Savage as Cain, in his one hundred and twenty-five pounds stands next to her. His gaze watching the other Savage.
    Alessandra Antinori │BP 6│Strong Italian Accent

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    JC Smith's Avatar

    Attribute (Presence)
    (Quiet listener)
    Aspect of the Predator
    Mask of Tranquility
    JC Smith

    Cacophony Whisperer

    1
    PRE

    JC nodded to Heinrich and Moore as they entered but neither seemed to wish to approach.

    Jennifer arrived as well but while he acknowledged her, she seemed preoccupied. Upset with Edward? Maybe, it was difficult to tell with those reptilian eyes.

    Milton receives a nod as well but seems caught up in their own mind. A dangerous place for a Ventrue to be, but at least he was speaking with Hazleton. She was more than capable of being observant for the both of them.

    And finally Alessandra. The highest threat so far. It was still strange to feel the burning aggression towards her. The beasts pride as it took her question as a challenge. Like the piano was his and she was trying (but couldn’t) take it from him. If JC could have rolled him eyes at its idiocy and childishness he would have. Instead he forced its head down (over protest) to bow to the Prince.

    “It is an amazing instrument, your Grace,” he replied with a small smile knowing they’d already talked about what he’d learn if he could “Though I probably know more about the mechanics of it than to actually play and even then, just the basics. I was just thing how funny it is just as much percussion as string. Maybe more.”

    Side thread?
    Presence (Quiet Listener) 1 / BP1 / Mask of Tranquility


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    Edward Heinrich's Avatar

    Presence
    (Unobstrusive)
    Edward Heinrich




    Daeva Vice: Wrath
    Edward Heinrich Scenes

    2
    PRE

    Edward returned JC's nod, a little surprised it was offered in the first place.

    And then came the giant, whose stature hinted at what the Beast was silent on. Edward leaned back but still had to crane his neck to meet the Haunts gaze.
    "Good evening, Mr. Moore. Please, take a seat."

    Edward noticed Milton first, or rather Milton's beast. Edward returned the man's nod, thinking little of it, before rising to give Jennifer a shallow bow.

    He stayed upright as the Prince entered and gave her a deep bow, silently wrestling the Beast back into submission, before returning to his seat.

    "Do you play, Mr. Moore?"
    Edward gestured at the pieces before them.
    Feel free to side thread.

  16. #10
    Quinn Durant's Avatar

    Quinn Durant
    Obfuscate
    (Mask of Tranquility)
    Striking Looks
    (Enticing)
    Barfly
    (Velvet Rope Jockey)
    Good Breeding
    City Status
    Quinn Durant

    +1
    SL
    2
    PRE

    Quinn wound herself through the crowd in the Nox. Her suit looking a bit out of place with those who came to party for the evening. Once she made it through the crowd she descended the stairs with some purpose this evening. Still dressed from her earlier meeting.

    Her sensible black leather flats made no noise on the stairs as she descended into Elysium. She wore her hair down, and softly curled. Her makeup understated, lips simply glossed, mascara and a soft blended liner, neutral tone on the eyes. Around her neck she wore a platinum pendant jewel. It was identical to the one her sire wore.

    Upon seeing her Grace already in attendance, she gave a deep bow to Prince Alessandra. She contemplated the amount of starch in her suit for several human heartbeats before gracefully righting herself. She gave a deep nod of respect to Priscus Hazelton, as befitting her station as Kindred of Quality.

    She moved over to a comfortable place to sit. Content for now to watch the court. Already seeing some groups forming naturally.

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