(Temple of the Crone) Autumn Equinox {Open}

[RebornSeas]

Kassidy raised an eyebrow and shifted between his feet and nodded. This night was... turning out awkward. Wondering if it was just him, he shot a glance to Michael Redfill

[Swift]

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Due to my lack of internet for a time and general business and paired with the apparent lack of interest in this thread dragging things out to past Halloween, I'll just narrate a wrap up of the evening.

After a moment of waiting and getting little response, Swift simply nods. He locks eyes with the animal. While normally the Gangrel would attempt to communicate with the animal, and if it were a dog or wolf even use it's own vocalizations, he does not disrupt the rite's atmosphere with any such display. Besides, it was a bad habit to speak with the sacrifices before hand. At first nothing happens, but then after a long pause he speaks. "Lie down, stay where you are, and do not resist."

Such a command would only work so long as the animal remained calm, of course, but it was enough to let the Hierophant secure the dangling ropes from the tackle on the ceiling to the animal's legs. Then, stepping away from the quiet pig, Swift takes the rope in hand and with one, two, three quick, determined heaves, lifts it into the air with little effort. The motion, of course, startles the pig into a squealing fit, but it is already too late. Taking up the sacrificial dagger, the Hierophant slits the pigs throat in one swift motion.

Blood pours from the beast's wound in a rapid flow, the swaying motion from it's struggles spraying it back and forth across the table, drenching the feast of fruits, gourds, and vegetables. Nodding, the Hierophant turns to the gathering. "Come, and feast with me! This is a night of celebration and of harvest. Perhaps a single swine is a poor offering, but it is what we have to offer. May the Crone be content with our feast."

Then, picking up one of the chalices set out on the table - one he had salvaged from the storage area below the old church - he draws it through the still pouring blood, filling it and drinking deeply of the animal's blood. Even if the offering would not nourish all Kindred, the sacrifice and the feast were important.

After midnight

Much later, after the feast, the Hierophant explains to those that remain that the rest of the night is theirs for contemplation or for hunting as they see fit. This night is also seen as a night of creation for the Kindred of the Crone, and both Chlider and ghouls made this night are often thought to have the Crone's favor. (Still, please don't sire without the Prince's permission....)

  failure on first attempt, 2 suxx 2nd attempt

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2013-11-05 21:00:47		Swift rolls 3 to use Obedience (Animalism 2) on the pig [Pres + Animal Ken + Animalism - Pig's composure (2)] - 1 retry (remaining dice) (10 Again)		8, 7, 7		1 success
2013-11-05 21:00:24		Swift rolls 1 to use Obedience (Animalism 2) on the pig [Pres + Animal Ken + Animalism - Pig's composure (2)] - 1 retry (10 Again)		8		1 success
2013-11-05 21:00:05		The Hierophant rolls 5 to use Obedience (Animalism 2) on the pig [Pres + Animal Ken + Animalism - Pig's composure (2)] (10 Again)		6, 6, 1, 1, 5		failure