(2601 Consilium)

[Chambers]

Circle of creation

The Circle of Creation is the gathering hub for all Pentacle mages in the Sacramento Consilium, with chapter houses for all five Orders inside.

Located east of Sacramento and far outside the prying eyes of the inner city, the Circle of Creation awaits the mages of Sacramento. Despite being a replica of the Westminster Abbey, the sleepers who come by never seem to notice it. The wards built into the structure have made sure of this. To all but the Pentacle the Circle is essentially invisible, ensuring the safety of those who enter and engage with one another. Whether it had always been here for the Awakened was hard to say now, but it was the site that the Awakened gather to mingle and discuss official matters.



Today is for official business. The Awakened gather to announce, discuss, and deliberate on the most pressing issues facing the concilium. In this light the Circle is almost imposing, as it's enormity and importance seem to accentuate the gravity of the issues the Awakened face. Today maybe a day for heated debate and final judgment. For proclamations and newfound awareness. Ultimately though, today is what the Awakened choose to make of it.

Please read this for information on Consilium, Sanctuary, and the differences. Come here to be Recognized!



As a reminder, Consilium is the official meeting but business should not be handled until after the first seven days. This is to give everyone a chance to enter the thread without missing anything. After seven days the thread is closed to new arrivals and the official business may commence.

[Chambers]

The start of the new year heralded the first official meeting of the Consilium for the year and a return of a slightly neglected tradition. The hierarch arrives with a pot of a dozen or so home cooked applesauce muffins dairy free and having replaced the nuts with raisins.

13/1 successes E-suxx masterwork quality Apple sauce Muffins

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2026-01-01 05:35:57	[06] Chambers rolls 6 to Cook Int 3 craft 3 tools +2 -5 masterwork quality (QF removes 3 penalty dice) size 2, durability 0 target suxx = 1 (10 Again)	10, 8, 3, 9, 9, 6, 10, 7	5 successes
2026-01-01 05:35:57	[05] Chambers rolls 6 to Cook Int 3 craft 3 tools +2 -5 masterwork quality (QF removes 3 penalty dice) size 2, durability 0 target suxx = 1 (10 Again)	10, 8, 7, 2, 5, 4, 3	2 successes
2026-01-01 05:35:57	[04] Chambers rolls 6 to Cook Int 3 craft 3 tools +2 -5 masterwork quality (QF removes 3 penalty dice) size 2, durability 0 target suxx = 1 (10 Again)	3, 6, 2, 2, 1, 6	failure
2026-01-01 05:35:57	[03] Chambers rolls 6 to Cook Int 3 craft 3 tools +2 -5 masterwork quality (QF removes 3 penalty dice) size 2, durability 0 target suxx = 1 (10 Again)	8, 5, 4, 4, 5, 8	2 successes
2026-01-01 05:35:57	[02] Chambers rolls 6 to Cook Int 3 craft 3 tools +2 -5 masterwork quality (QF removes 3 penalty dice) size 2, durability 0 target suxx = 1 (10 Again)	6, 4, 7, 7, 5, 10, 4	1 success
2026-01-01 05:35:57	[01] Chambers rolls 6 to Cook Int 3 craft 3 tools +2 -5 masterwork quality (QF removes 3 penalty dice) size 2, durability 0 target suxx = 1 (10 Again)	8, 7, 1, 1, 8, 8	3 successes

Tucked under his other arm a handful of copies of the latest agenda. Plenty to do after all.

Agenda

1. Duel practice second lesson.

2. Moros announcement.

3. Update on the San Fran plan.

4. Advanced information gathering.

With one pinned to the corkboard and a few others left on the food table the hierarch finally takes a book from the shelf, the one for taking minutes.

What follows is the chanting in high speech as spells are reinforced with the remnants of the Atlantean language. Releasing Mana from his pattern to draw down magics from outside his own stygian path.

One mind Two thoughts 1 success

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2026-01-01 05:45:55	Chambers rolls 7 to One mind two thoughts gnosis 3 mind 2 HS +2 (10 Again)	3, 9, 6, 6, 7, 4, 3	1 success

Supernal Script 3 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2026-01-01 05:46:19	Chambers rolls 7 to Supernal script Gnosis 3 prime 2 HS +2 (10 Again)	6, 10, 5, 9, 1, 4, 8, 5	3 successes

Each spell takes the golden glyphs blazing, not having spent the mana to cloak either. And with that all of his preparations are completed. Now it is simply time to wait.

[Skye]

Stretching her arms backward along with the bag containing the treats for the evening, creaking her neck with a wide exhale as she enters in a tad oversized shirt granted it was filling out more and more. The two near ever present knives at her back along with three throwing knives attached at each leg and a water skin.

Looking to the Herald hard at work, and opting to just give him a friendly wave at first as he prepares his things. Stepping over towards the table and putting out her selection of cozonac, making sure that the raisins and nuts are visible for the ones containing it knowing it is not everyones cup of tea.

Exceptional Cozanac 10 success

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2026-01-01 06:30:20	[05] Skye rolls 4 to Baking (int+crafts+tools-3 quality) (10 Again)	9, 2, 9, 4	2 successes
2026-01-01 06:30:20	[04] Skye rolls 4 to Baking (int+crafts+tools-3 quality) (10 Again)	8, 10, 10, 7, 6, 6	3 successes
2026-01-01 06:30:20	[03] Skye rolls 4 to Baking (int+crafts+tools-3 quality) (10 Again)	9, 3, 3, 7	1 success
2026-01-01 06:30:20	[02] Skye rolls 4 to Baking (int+crafts+tools-3 quality) (10 Again)	10, 1, 7, 10, 10, 1, 6	3 successes
2026-01-01 06:30:20	[01] Skye rolls 4 to Baking (int+crafts+tools-3 quality) (10 Again)	6, 8, 5, 5	1 success

Moving over to the corkboard whilst fidgeting with her poison bottle necklace, checking the news with a small grin before turning towards Chambers.
”Good evening Hierarch, I trust your checks went well in regards to the holiday season?” Recalling him stating the checks he would be performing over the city last they spoke of the season. ”And oh, I know you wont try any but try to take in the aroma if you do not mind, nothing quite like it.” Gesturing to the cozonac she had brought whilst snagging one of his muffins with a quick bite unable to deny that she had only grown hungrier and hungrier these past months. ”Delicious, nice to see someone not afraid of raisins.” Finishing it up and drinking some water from her waterskin whilst waiting for the rest to arrive.

[Chambers]

The firs of the cities mages to arrive was Skye. He turns and offers a gentle smile in greeting. "Welcome Skye. How have you been?" A gentle shrug. "I was out and about yes, ran into something that gave mild concern in the moment but has not manifested into anything yet." A mortal researching what they considered the supernatural was not after all so very out place, but like most mages the hierarch did carry a degree of paranoia.

He looks over to the Arrows creation. "It smells very nice." he could smell it from where he was, the space not having to much to contend with it. "Afraid of raisins?" Curiosity getting the better of him before he could stop himself on what seemed like one of Skye's odd tangents.

[Skye]

Flashing a smile in return, not really having the instant care for it but not wanting to break her normal ways.
”Pretty good, busy Christmas, and the fortune of a far less occupied gym during the holidays allowing me to do my sets with more fluid ease.” Not having to wait for things to be free and just focus on her audiobook along with the training was much preferred. ”Will take that as a temporary win then.” Far better than the leylines have shifted, we are in immediate danger of an unprecedented scale potential no matter how unlikely.

Dusting off her hands from the remnants of the muffin.
”Yes, so many people dont like them for some reason so they avoid putting them in stuff.” Gesturing to her own creations. ”Berries and nuts in all honor, but raisins are nice to eat at times as well.” Now that reminded her. ”Whilst we wait for the rest to arrive do you know some interesting tidbit of trivia knowledge about St Sebastian a one minute electronic spiderweb look wouldn´t speak of that I can throw around amongst Sleepers?” Always good to expand that repertoire considering her usual attire.

[Witch]

It was a new year, but the Circle was still what it was.

Of course, was that true? Oh sure, the bones of mortar and timber and tile where the same. But the blood of Mages ... that had changed. Was always changing it seemed. So was it still the same?

It wasn't quite the Grandfather Ax philosophy question, but it was still one that tugged at her Moros heart and the fascination of transitions.

The sound of voices carried already, though not many. And turning into the gathering area it seemed that not many was just two. Chambers and Skye.

"Hey," she greeting warmly as she approached, Chambers receiving a respectful nod as his position called for.

[Thirteen]

Thirteen arrived at the Circle, dressed for the winter season in denim overalls, a plaid flannel shirt and a red and black coat. Sunglasses and a red beanie completed the assemble.

"Hullo," she greeted everyone in a quick and simple manner. In her hands was a paper plate covered in plastic wrap.

3 suxx

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2026-01-02 16:12:43	[03] Thirteen rolls 4 to Cooking? Int 2 + Crafts 1 + 1 kitchen (10 Again)	1, 10, 9, 7, 3	2 successes
2026-01-02 16:12:43	[02] Thirteen rolls 4 to Cooking? Int 2 + Crafts 1 + 1 kitchen (10 Again)	9, 3, 3, 7	1 success
2026-01-02 16:12:43	[01] Thirteen rolls 4 to Cooking? Int 2 + Crafts 1 + 1 kitchen (10 Again)	5, 3, 1, 5	failure

The Acanthus brought it over to the table where Chambers' muffins sat. "See I'm not the only one that brought snacks, eh? Well, enjoy some of my Gran's fried plantains!" She sat the dish down, removing the wrap to revealed the Jamaican food. They were no masterpiece of cooking, but she'd made an effort and they looked good enough: Sliced plantains fried in oil and sprinkled with cinnamon and salt. Thirteen even provided a bottle of hot sauce for those interested in a little spice.

With that, the Libertine flopped into a seat and crossed her legs at the knee as she removed her sunglasses. "Everyone good?"

[Aurora]

Did Aurora like to go a bit extra for the more formal gatherings?

Yeah. But she didn’t really have anywhere else to be extra. Sure, she got invites to more exclusive parties, but they weren’t really her crowd. Sometimes it was a necessity for networking, but she grew tired of them.

So being extra for Consilium it was. And anyway, she had earned it.

Walking in, heels clicking, she sipped her coffee, wondering what was on the agenda for today.
Seeing Chambers, a respectful nod of her head was offered, then a smile.

"Hi all."

[Chambers]

An eyebrow raises but only in polite curiosity. "For some reason I was under the assumption the arrows had their own facilities in their tower." No one had ever said as much but he did know the arrows trained their, Skye had gone off to Spar last time he saw her about the circle. "But yes small wins." And yet he does seem a little put out. "All I ever seem to come across are what to my best knowledge are slightly odd sleepers." No stumbling across San Fran cabals or hunter cells for the hierarch, was that good or bad luck?

The polite curiosity becomes mild confusion. "Then I think you might be looking for the wrong kinds of food?" Raisins were pretty plentiful in quite a few things. "And of course noting stops you using them, I replaced the nuts the original recipe called for." As much as they did not fear an allergic reaction with the powers at their disposal, still better to avoid such disruption.

Finally a short shake of his head. "Sorry no, the saints are not an area I am to well informed in. Not unless they doubled as famous and lasting philosophers." Which to be fair a few did but saint Sebastian was not one.

Foot steps announce the arrival of the next mage. And witch's warm greeting to met wit ha warm smile of his own. "Councillor Witch, welcome, have you been well?" Aurora and Skye might have a history wit the circle but his fellow Moros had been here when Chambers had arrived and she can come to represent something of stability, in the tumultuous turnover of Sacramento it was quietly comforting.

Being her a very different figure, but one he was coming to appreciate in equal measure, despite ideological differences. "Councillor Thirteen. good to see you." Greeting the libertine just as a warmly as he Skye or Witch. Before a flash of pleased surprise crosses the hierarchs face. "I didn't think you risked cooking?" Given the enchantress is here he has to doubt the kitchen burnt down. "It looks like you did an outstanding job." Although he makes no move to take one, or any food for that matter. "Good as can be expected thank you, and yourself?" Returning the pleasantry.

And in quick order the next arrival, also receiving a warm smile in Welcome. "Councillor Aurora, how are things?" Effort clearly have gone into the importance of the day, although he keeps the compliment unspoken, better to keep matters relatively professional after all.

[Skye]

Merely winking in reply, what they had and didn´t have not what needed to be shared to wildly.
”Now those are plentiful, have encountered more than my fair share over the years both harmless and less so.” Monsters do be everywhere. ”Nahh just peoples preferences, there is such a commonality to not seem to enjoy them for some reason. Be it the sugar content, or the taste.” Then again that did leave the oatmeal raisin and other raisin stuff for her more often than not. ”Trust me I do, often combined with berries, the few times I actually bake that is.” Stews and fruit being so much easier, or slinking into a cheaper food place during her patrols.

Damn that was unfortunate.
”Nor I, never found much interest in them beyond the basics.” But hey a patron saint of archers and athletes alike, if there was one to learn some trivia about it was definitely him.

Eyes flickering over towards the woman with an internal sigh of relief, knowing all to well what she had been left with for far to long and the potential dangers that might come with.
”Evening councilor Witch, how have things been?”

And seemed like everyone was starting to drop in one by one, flashing a small momentary smile towards their newest councilor with a light wave.
”Evening councilor Thirteen, I am sorry to be a bit blunt but would you happen to have some free time to assist in a computer related task?” Having to try and stumble to connect and sort the pieces left after her partner absconded making their earlier plans get thrown out the window. Eyes drawn to the plantains, walking over to inspect them for a brief moment before taking one with a small bite. ”That's pretty good.” Grabbing the bottle to dab a little on it before starting to slowly consume it.

Waving towards Aurora at her arrival, with an extra look towards the coffee cup.
”Councilor Aurora, good to see you, had a good holiday season?”

Adjusting her shirt with eyes towards the entrance, a bit surprised to see that seemingly everyone, or well everyone to the best of her knowledge had arrived but Knight. Granted there was still time but not used to seeing him be the last to arrive.