(2603) 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 hierarch arrives in hi a 3 piece smoke grey suit and black silk shirt. The buttons of his jacket and waistcoat are shiny black obsidian. In his hands a large covered glass dish containing his offering for the meeting today. A six cheese lasagna.

10/3 masterwork 6 cheese Lasagna E-Suxx successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2026-04-01 04:38:21	[06] Chambers rolls 6 to 6 cheese lasagna int 3, craft 3 galley +2 -5 (masterwork) (3 penaltydice mitigated from qf) size +1 TF so TF = 2 (10 Again)	3, 9, 5, 3, 9, 6	2 successes
2026-04-01 04:38:21	[05] Chambers rolls 6 to 6 cheese lasagna int 3, craft 3 galley +2 -5 (masterwork) (3 penaltydice mitigated from qf) size +1 TF so TF = 2 (10 Again)	2, 7, 1, 6, 10, 1, 2	1 success
2026-04-01 04:38:21	[04] Chambers rolls 6 to 6 cheese lasagna int 3, craft 3 galley +2 -5 (masterwork) (3 penaltydice mitigated from qf) size +1 TF so TF = 2 (10 Again)	7, 1, 8, 8, 4, 5	2 successes
2026-04-01 04:38:21	[03] Chambers rolls 6 to 6 cheese lasagna int 3, craft 3 galley +2 -5 (masterwork) (3 penaltydice mitigated from qf) size +1 TF so TF = 2 (10 Again)	3, 3, 5, 1, 1, 2	failure
2026-04-01 04:38:21	[02] Chambers rolls 6 to 6 cheese lasagna int 3, craft 3 galley +2 -5 (masterwork) (3 penaltydice mitigated from qf) size +1 TF so TF = 2 (10 Again)	8, 2, 9, 2, 4, 5	2 successes
2026-04-01 04:38:21	[01] Chambers rolls 6 to 6 cheese lasagna int 3, craft 3 galley +2 -5 (masterwork) (3 penaltydice mitigated from qf) size +1 TF so TF = 2 (10 Again)	8, 9, 4, 2, 9, 1	3 successes

That gets placed on a table and uncovered for anyone who wants to help themselves, if not the leftovers would still be more then a good meal. With his hands free a sheaf of papers is pulled from inside his jacket, the copies of todays Consilium agenda which are left a few here, a dew there again so people can grab a copy and still socialize before things get underway.

Next the corkboard needs a little tending to with recent updates so that is taken care of and finally he grabs the master copy of the Consilium notes. Starting to chant in high speech, the better to make sure his spells take hold in reality so the minutes can be added to and the records upheld.

Supernal script 1 success

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2026-04-01 04:45:14	Chambers rolls 8 to Supernal script Gnosis 4 + prime 2 + HS (10 Again)	3, 5, 4, 6, 8, 7, 2, 6	1 success

And take hold it does, now the notes will only be visible to those with mage sight cast, an extra precaution. Not that they should ever leave the circle of creation but better safe then sorry. he chants once again to split his focus so he can both takes minutes and participate.

2 success

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2026-04-01 04:47:05	Chambers rolls 8 to One mind two thoughts mind 2 gnosis 4 + HS (10 Again)	7, 5, 3, 8, 8, 2, 4, 2	2 successes

The second golden glyph appears in his pattern, and now all is ready. Each job done and accounted for. Now simply to wait on the awakened of the Consilium to arrive.

[Skye]

Already time for another of these meetings? Didn´t they just have one? Time surely passed by far to quickly and it just seemed like no matter how much they got squared away or sorted more and more things were constantly pilling up. Well at least it hadn´t become to hot to carry mostly concealing clothing yet. Doubting anyone would really care about the multitude of bruises upon her hidden by such attire, but it was hardly a fitting look for these kinds of meetings. Three usual knives at her back, along with three metallic throwing no spin ones strapped to each leg,

Waving to the Hierarch but opting to remain silent as to not disturb him in his work as she puts down her own brought Plăcinte la tigaie, well covered underneath two separate wooden domes on a plate, one marked vegetarian the other meat. Not that meat was traditional in it but it tasted better.

Cook exceptional Plăcinte la tigaie, 6 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2026-04-01 05:10:56	[05] Skye rolls 4 to Cook Plăcinte la tigaie (int+cra+2/eq-3/quality) (10 Again)	2, 9, 7, 4	1 success
2026-04-01 05:10:56	[04] Skye rolls 4 to Cook Plăcinte la tigaie (int+cra+2/eq-3/quality) (10 Again)	5, 5, 5, 7	failure
2026-04-01 05:10:56	[03] Skye rolls 4 to Cook Plăcinte la tigaie (int+cra+2/eq-3/quality) (10 Again)	6, 8, 7, 3	1 success
2026-04-01 05:10:56	[02] Skye rolls 4 to Cook Plăcinte la tigaie (int+cra+2/eq-3/quality) (10 Again)	2, 8, 1, 5	1 success
2026-04-01 05:10:56	[01] Skye rolls 4 to Cook Plăcinte la tigaie (int+cra+2/eq-3/quality) (10 Again)	1, 9, 9, 8	3 successes

Looking over the lasagna, fanning the the scents of it towards her with a deep inhale before taking one of her meat filled treats and begins to slowly eat, waiting for both more people to come along and to not be disturbing the setups of the Hierarch.

[Thirteen]

Thirteen and Jinx came strolling in for the trimonthly meeting of the Consilium. Well, Thirteen strolled, Jinx rode along on her shoulder. The Acanthus Counsilor wore a colorful plaid jumper dress and black turtleneck, with short black boots.



In her hands was a paper plate of gizzadas, covered in film wrap. These she placed on the table with the other foods.

Makin' Gizzadas! 5 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2026-04-01 11:11:11	[04] Thirteen rolls 4 to Cooking! Int + Crafts + Kitchen (10 Again)	9, 10, 4, 2, 4	2 successes
2026-04-01 11:11:11	[03] Thirteen rolls 4 to Cooking! Int + Crafts + Kitchen (10 Again)	6, 3, 2, 3	failure
2026-04-01 11:11:11	[02] Thirteen rolls 4 to Cooking! Int + Crafts + Kitchen (10 Again)	5, 4, 2, 9	1 success
2026-04-01 11:11:11	[01] Thirteen rolls 4 to Cooking! Int + Crafts + Kitchen (10 Again)	7, 9, 1, 8	2 successes

"Hullo, I brought snacks. Gizzadas. Jamaican coconut tarts," she gestured at the plate before moving off to find a seat. Jinx hung around the food table, eyeing the other dishes.



"Oi! We'll eat later," stopping to turn around, she called to the crow firmly, like a parent trying to get their kid to leave the toy aisle of a store.

"Can't I have a nibble? It all looks so good!"

"Nobody wants bird beak in their lasagna."

"Party pooper."

The Libertine rolled her eyes and returned to the table to dish up, taking some of both Chambers' and Skye's offerings. "Fine. Come on, then."

"Yay! That's my good little human!" The familiar happily followed her as Thirteen once more went to take a seat.

[Aurora]

It was that time, official meeting.

And as such, it meant dressing up a little bit. Though she didn’t feel like reaching for one of her suit type outfits. No, not this time. She just wasn’t feeling it. While still going for some nice dress pants, she opted for a nice tank top to go with them and her red leather jacket. Oh yeah, she was going to get more use out of it before it got to be too warm for it. With the right belt, the outfit looked dressy and classy enough.

Walking in, she smells the food. Maybe one of these times she would bring food. But until she learned to not burn her loft down, it would have to be beer.

Setting the two growlers down, which had plastic reusable ice packs around them, along with some cups, she smiles and waves, “Hi everyone.” Then moves off to the side, removing the leather jacket, which would show the scarification on her upper back. “How is everyone?”

[Chambers]

And he is not left waiting long as the alluring arrow quickly arrives, calm and quite, with her own addition to the meetings food stuffs. No comment on her choice of clothing, there wasn't a dress code for these meetings. She offers silent greeting and he returns a warm smile in welcome. "Skye, welcome. Have you been well?" He knew they were due another lesson some time soon but there was no immediate rush, busy lives placed many demands and the arrow had grown quite substantially in her competence.

The eye catching Scottish libertine next to arrive in what was a rather cute dress, it certainly suited her. And surprise of surprises also with food to offer that looked home made. The same warm smile is welcome is directed towards the enchantress and her familiar. "Councilor Thirteen, good to see, Jinx as well." The familiar was rather chatty from the few interactions he had encountered the spirit. "That's very good, of you I can't say I've had anything like these before." Not that he makes a move to try them, or any food for that matter at the moment.

With the arrival of the riveting Shaman rocking the red leather jacket she to is a recipient of his welcoming smile. "Councilor Aurora, I've been well thank you." On the mend had become fully mended and it was rather nice to be able to exist without daily pain. "How have you been?" Well aware that she herself had been through a series of difficult times of late.

[Zhu Wu]

A new face enters the chamber. Youthful, Asian-American (the American part confirmed when he talks), wearing chinos, a blue long sleeved Henley, and a pair of motorcycle sneakers. He nods to the small assembly before turning to the man in the suit, "Hierarch, it is good to meet you. I am sure that the councilor," a quick nod to Thirteen, "has already brought me to your attention but I am Zhu Wu. Newly arrived in Sacramento and intending to make it a permanent home for the foreseeable future."

He glances at the growing assortment of food on the table, "It seems I misjudged the meeting a little. I hadn't realized it was also a pot luck. I'll have to make up for it next time." The fact that he is also dressed a little more casually then some of the others doesn't seem to phase him.

[Skye]

Ohh what was this a new delectable treat for her to try? The broken silence from the Hierarch sending her eyes back upon him first.
”Cannot complain, my growth is constantly steady, but a but lonely with far to few who knows how to even talk to me sadly enough, how about you?

Moving over towards the delectable aroma from the Enchanters food, Whiffing it in and grabbing a slice mixed on with her own plate.
”I apologize but believe circumstances made it hard to answer last and we haven't really had a chance for a proper talk like this, since” Taking a deep breath as she looks over towards Councilor Thirteen. ”I would love to bring food matching for your companion, any that would be preferred for me to bring or make sure to not bring?” Already having made sure to stop carry her bird bone knives on her when there was a risk of being around him. ”If there isn´t so oh well I will not nag.” No fun in serving Jinx special meals unless it would be appreciated.

Scurrying up to start and rapidly looking with a loud sigh, one of these days here she would find some kind of drink hidden for her, that that had been placed there just for her, one day she would find it, one day.
”Say you have not considered bringing a small stack of none alcoholic stuff to meetings where we both with be?” Tapping her fingers together with a lowered voice as she moves in close to her. ”We have some private things to go over though, I will call you in the near future.” Curious ones would hate it of course but better weed such things out early. ”And oh, nice scarification, I wasn´t even sure I should show of my many bruises, but if no one minds so will I happily go change.” In this weather that was just nicer. Chuckling. ”Or perhaps I would steal away from you doing so?” And that would be rude of her.

About to go sit down as the new arrival makes his appearance, running over towards him, stopping 1.5ft away only to instantly spin away from him, and bend her small pale lithe body backwards towards him, nibbling on her own brought treat, and searching for eye contact with him from deep below.
”Hmm last I checked WU speaks of a warrior, military, martial, and since I do not think this is your birthname."” Flying up and spinning around towards the man. ”Does that mean that you are either an elite trained to use your body in a fight in like boxing or some other fighting style, or are you against the odds an arrow waiting to meet up with a fellow arrow?” Or was he an unknown that wanted to try their luck and be met by a broken spine, that was fine to. But wait with my luck...sigh ”You are not trained in martial arts are you? And you are not a talon?”

[Thirteen]

"Hullo, Aurora. Nice jacket." She nodded to the arriving Shaman.

The Enchantress' eyes shifted to Chambers, "These gizzadas turned out pretty damn well, if I do say so. A lot like I remember my Mum and Gran makin'." Not perfect, but close. She might need to do a little more experimenting.

The new Theurge arrived, and she gave him a nod. "Hey Zhu. Glad you made it." There was a pause, then she turned back to Chambers, "I gave him the rundown. Obrimos, Free Council. He's all clear." It looks like she was bringing him to the Hierarch's attention right now.

Skye's apologies caught her by surprise, but she brushed it off. "Nothing to worry about. Jinx is a spirit, but he does have the body of a crow. He shouldn't have too much salt, it'll dehydrate him. Not too much sugar and no dairy. It'll give him the shits! Which is why he can't have the lasagna. Too much cheese." She had been keeping her plate away from the bird, who kept trying to snag a piece of the cheesy pasta.

"Oh, I try ice cream one time and you make a federal case out of it!"

"I had to throw that whole rug out!"

"It was an ugly rug. I did you a favor!"

Thirteen finally settled on separating some of the meat from the lasagna and setting it aside for the familiar. He seemed satisfied enough. "Meanwhile, things like chocolate and avocados are just poisonous to him. He's lucky that ice cream was strawberry flavored."

"Which is why I picked it and not that pint of Ben and Jerry's Chocolate Therapy you hid in the back of the freezer! I... uh, what's she doing?" Both Acanthus and crow turned and watched in wonder as Skye became highly acrobatic towards Zhu.

[Aurora]

A warm smile to Chambers, “Hierarch Chambers, always good to see you. Glad to hear you’ve been well.” And he was looking well too, moving better as well. “I’ve been quiet well myself, thank you.”

Then a new face, who makes mention of Thirteen being his Councilor, so eyes look to her. So he had been vetted? Could be a safe bet, but until she hears from the Enchantress, she was still cautious, “So a welcome to Sacramento is in order?” asks the blonde with a hint of caution, eyes then looking to Chambers.

Then to Skye, “I hadn’t considered it because I’m not the only one who can bring drinks.” She points out, pouring herself a cup of the beer. Lowering her head as her fellow Shaman lowers her voice, “Oh, uh, ok. Sure, phone is always on. Hope everything is ok.” A little bit of concern in her voice before standing at her full height.

The mention of her scarification caught her off guard, Skye was the first person in years to have noticed and commented on it, “Oh, thanks. And what would you steal away from me doing something? I’m not showing anything off, I’ve had these for over ten years, I’m not one who needs to show off.” Could she? Yes, she holds a World Record after all. Does she? No.

Smiling to Thirteen, “Thanks! One of favs, had it for years!”

And now comes her new favorite part of the meetings, watching the entertainment of Thirteen and Jinx! With beer in hand, she takes a seat and watches.