Free Council: A New Assembly

[Pulp Noir]

Normally I wouldn't interject in a discussion like this but with the direct questions about forming and naming an Assembly I felt the need to clear up things and eliminate any confusion. I addressed the idea of a name first, looking at the entire group for a moment and giving a small shrug before speaking. "The name of an Assembly should be kept simple, "Free Assembly of Sacramento" or "Sacramento Assembly" would work fine since the word "Assembly" in this context conveys more power and tradition than any other variants I've heard. Any new Libertines in the city or Mages familiar with the Free Council understand what the word means, what it is a symbol of."

Now the first question and the odd Oaths that were being thrown around. "As of how to officially form an Assembly, well it's simple. We form it, agree to meet say quarterly or when major issues need to be discussed and announce it to the rest of the Order." Quick and easy self government for the win. "The main issue with forming an Assembly is the resolve of its membership to make sure that it stays focused on the ideals and beliefs of the Free Council, which is why I think that while Oaths are nice, if we are taking them, then those Oaths should be to those values the Assembly represents. As far as Awakened political organizations go an Assembly is a bit odd in that, well in my opinion at least, it is best served by loyalty to ideals rather than directly to the organization itself."

I pause for a second and give the entire room another glance. Getting some good practice at that. "I, Pulp Noir, swear to uphold the tenets that bind this Assembly, to promote Democracy in the Search for the Truth and oppose Hierarchy that furthers the Lie, to always remember that humanity is magical and the works of humanity contain arcane secrets and to Destroy the Followers of the Lie."

[October Davenport]

October reaches into her pocket and pulls out a very odd looking pocket watch, she turns it over in her hands, pressing the top and letting it open. Looking at the watch for a couple seconds, then back to the group, she decides it is time to make her Oath. She closes the watch, but keeps it in her hand, “I, October Davenport, swear my unyielding loyalty not only to the Free Council, but to those who also swear to it as well. I will do everything within my power to uphold its beliefs, purpose and support its members without question. My words shall weave into the fibers of my Fate, never to be severed, these are my words and my Oath.” she closes her eyes and places the watch back in her pocket before opening her eyes and observing the group.

[Rosh]

Rosh listens, it's hard, but he listens.

So many voices.


"I think our meeting is done. A great discussion, but there is also work. Work you all seem eager to get started."
Rosh grabs a snick off the table. "I'll eat some chocolate. I'll show some trust. We are organized under trust. Let's build the Future."

[nar]I think the meeting thread is a done guys. My absences hurt the pace and I'm sorry for that.{/nar]

[Pulp Noir]

I watched as Rosh took the offered chocolate and symbol of trust and seemed to breathe for the first time this evening. There were still things to be discussed but well we were the Free Council and well with Libertines there would always be things to discuss, however those things could wait until next time. I smile at the group, finish the rest of my coke and reply with a friendly tone.

"I'll second that. We founded an Assembly tonight, it's something each of us can take pride in." I smile, a genuine gesture of happiness at what we'd done.