(2605)Eternal Court

[Alessandra]

Eternal Court

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.

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.

[Raul]

Raúl Domínguez wasn’t exactly a stranger to Sacramento’s Kindred scene anymore. Despite only having returned to the city a few months prior, he had moved to the city a couple of years ago and the faces in the dim-lit basement of Nox Populi were familiar. The thumping bass of the club above felt distant as he descended the stairs, the oppressive atmosphere of Elysium waiting to embrace him.

As a Dragon, Raúl was learning the hard way to master the Beast that raged within him. The Savage side of him, his Gangrel instincts, were always close to the surface, particularly in places like this. His instincts screamed to challenge, to dominate, to test the strength of his fellow predators, but Raúl had fought long enough to keep that hunger at bay. He had learned to live with it.

The air was thick with the scent of blood, polished wood, and something older, something more dangerous. Raúl took a deep breath, forcing the tension from his shoulders as he stepped into the commons area. The soft glow of baroque lighting and the rich, dark woods of the décor only heightened the feeling of isolation. This place, with its subtle elegance, wasn’t his world, but it was his city now—and he wasn’t about to back down.

His eyes scanned the room, taking in the familiar faces of the other Kindred. He wasn’t here to make waves, not tonight. He was here to remind them that the Savage Dragon was a part of this city now, that he could stand among them without needing to dominate or burn everything down in his wake. The long, cascading silken drapes of the Court area swayed gently in the low light, as if beckoning him into the tangled web of Kindred politics.

For now, Raúl kept his distance, feeling the simmering tension of the night. His control over the Beast was the only thing keeping him grounded as he lingered on the edge of the room. His presence—a quiet, burning intensity—would not go unnoticed for long.

[Alessandra]

Another Court.

Would this one show to be as useless as the last?

Would another Ventrue decide to bust in and whine about being beaten up and then decide to sit on the floor and snivel and ignore her words until he felt like speaking?

Would a Shadow decide her questions we too difficult to answer again and not get re-acknowledged?

Seems this would be the night to tell all.

Walking in, with Cain at her side, she seems a Savage on a mission, dark eyes scanning the room, spotting Raul , she offers a nod of her head to her cousin. Her Beast spots him as well and snarls in rage at the weakness. But she pulls back on the chain that held it in place, there was no need for violence tonight.

Nails click on the rail as elegantly wraps her fingers around it.

[Jennifer Hazelton]

Jennifer walked up to the coat check, her ghoul walking two steps behind her. Jennifer checked a long and thin item. Jennifer removed a dark green scarf that had been draped over her neck. Liam steps over to the side of the room, waiting to be summoned by his regnant.
Jennifer was Blushed. Her makeup was peach lipstick and light green eye shadow.
The gown that Jennifer had chosen for tonight was emerald green. The sleeves were translucent with fine embroidery. The front was modest and close cut. The back was elaborate with a translucent upper back with lace overlay, a button up designed to attract attention. Her Beast was not obfuscated. This has been a choice that she has made over the past few months.

The scarf that was left at coat check had revealed the gift of her Sire upon her Embrace. It was as though a sharp tooth; wide maw mouth had taken flesh from Jennifer's neck and one of her shoulders.
Jennifer wore the two rings that meant so much to her - the emerald ring on one hand and the chocolate diamond and white diamond ring on the other hand.
Jennifer glanced about the room. Was it going to be a quiet night? After the events of last Court, that would be preferable.
Jennifer's Beast reacted to the Alder Prince. Jennifer gracefully descended into a perfect curtsy. Jennifer rose to bid Raul a nod of respect.

Jennifer drifted closer to the Whip.
"Whip." She greeted with her Cursed voice.

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[Alessandra]

The Savages Beast reacted to the appearance of Jenn and her own Beast. The weakness washed over her, and the urge to rend the flesh off the Haunt came from her own Beast.

But Ale silences that urge with pull on the chain that firmly held her Beast in check.

A respectful bow of her head to Jenn, one befitting her stations and the respect Ale had for her.

Though she does motion for her to join her, she had a few questions.
Jennifer Hazelton

[Jennifer Hazelton]

Jennifer looked expectantly at the Gangrel Whip for a moment. As the moment stretched, Jennifer's gaze made a purposeful trek around the room. The room had seemed quiet and it was proven out that this was due to the more prominent members of the Prince's Domain being absent.

failure

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2026-05-06 11:42:29	Jennifer Hazelton rolls 8 to Resisting showing emotion (10 Again)	7, 5, 4, 3, 7, 3, 2, 4	failure

The information was processed with a reflection on Jennifer's expression. Jennifer would have liked to have kept her countenance smooth, reflecting the calm composure of a Lady. Her thoughts on the development were revealed with a downturned turn of her lips.
The Alder Prince's respectful nod was noted and returned. The Prince's motion was responded to with alacrity. The Seneschal made a lady - like walk to join the Alder Prince.

"Your Grace." Jennifer said.
"I received a letter prior to my attendance tonight." Jennifer shared. The Nosferatu was not one for meaningless small talk.

Jennifer lapsed into silence to see if the Prince had something on her mind.

[Alessandra]

Ale and Jenn continue here

[Otto Schneider]

Another night at Elysium as Reeve meant Otto had had to put some personal business on hold. I shouldn't put it off too long. The Archbishop rarely writes, after all. The Priest felt the familiar rush of negative emotions flood him as he entered Court, the Beast pressing against his mind. He placated it and bullied it into submission as he always did, wearing the usual polite smile that was reserved for the public.

His eyes wandered across the crowd, making the appropriate nods of respect where necessary. The Prince and Seneschal were off having their own conversation, so while he bowed out of respect when he caught sight of them, he was prepared to have to repeat the gesture. A show of submission was most effective when the other party could see you make it.

"Whip Domínguez." He greeted as he approached the Gangrel, his Beast urging him to show some sign of aggression. "Good evening to you. I had hoped to speak to you tonight. How are you faring?" Otto asked mildly.

[Jennifer Hazelton]

Jennifer looked around the room for a moment as she moved with lady – like grace to respond to the Alder Prince. Her eyes and her Beast did note the entrance of the Reeve. Her brown eyes played over him for a moment, taking in his outfit and his jewelry. Messages could be conveyed in such a way and she believed that the Reeve knew how to play the game. Jennifer was pleased to see that Reeve Schneider responded in an appropriate show of respect. This is proving to be a good appointment, Jennifer thought. Although the Beast whispered with her Vice.

Jennifer made an appropriate show of respect to Otto Schneider, a deep nod that included a slight bending of her back. This was signaling the respect in the Domain. Would other Kindred note this? Dark brown eyes moved around Elysium. Were there other Kindred present who would benefit from being made aware of how the Ventrue Priscus had risen in her esteem? Her eyes briefly lit upon Whip Dominguez.
Jennifer continued to speak with Ale

Continued in (2605)Ale and Jenn...

[Neville Godwin]

Neville walks into the Nox Populi and stepping through checks a long black coat with coat check, revealing his customary black tailored suit with an indigo vest and blood-red pocket square. As he makes his way to the back rooms he pauses and takes in the sights and smells of the club.


Stepping into the meeting room he sees Prince & the Seneschal already in talk, no surprises there. His beast growling at the pair of strong Beasts in the room as he fights to control it. He bows his head as he walks past the pair.


Looking over the rest of the room he sees Raul and Otto in discussions, two more familiar faces from the past. His beast again growls in agitation at the pair before being quieted. Stepping closer to the pair he greets them. "Greetings. My how things change, and yet still stay the same."