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Crone Temple

2022-04-06T16:42:18Z

Mable Wood:

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|Status=Active
|Type=Haven
|Established=2019/01/18
|Address=Valencia
|Location=38.656318,-121.482195
|Image=Crone Temple.jpg
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[[Image:Crone Temple Library.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Temple Library]][[Image:Crone_Temple.png|200px|thumb|left|Simple Map]]HISTORY:The Crone Temple is a sacred place used by the Woven Circle, Sacramento's [[Circle of the Crone]]. [[Chris Wooding]] found this place, as it was fitting to have a new place for meetings, rituals and other veneration for the new Circle. The Crone Farm has not been used ever since [[Dirge]] stepped down as [[Hierophant]].

The building itself is an old forgotten church in the relatively new [[Valencia]].

===Inside the Temple===
When arriving through the main entrance, one directly enters the ritual room, as is usual with churches. Aside from several wooden benches against the walls and the altar, this main room is mostly empty. However, if you look closely, you will notice the countless etchings on the altar, walls and even floor are not marks of time, but carved names of forgotten names of gods and goddesses from across the world. Not only that, but the walls of the Temple are decorated with commissioned murals - Above the main door a gaping maw, long and bubbling dark red tongue stretching out as frail and weak beings outlined in black struggled to climb in, dark shadows of buildings in the background. Near it, a small brass plaque reads 'Running, Running'

On a wall to the right, a demonic horse, veins and black sinew twisting together, rows of sharp rotten teeth in place of a normal mouth. Upon the horse, a figure was attached - a woman, human and pale, thin and sickly, her legs connected to the horse where she would remain forever. And in her arms, the image of a child - alive and free from the prison its mother was now bound to, and with a future bright - even as blackened trees collapsed around them. A symbol of a cycle so far unending. The plaque near this one reads 'All'.

To the left, a ship floating over a wasteland with survivors on its deck - beings that resembled Kindred, now bound by something bigger than themselves. Upon the masts and hanging on the sides were symbols occult and vampiric; signs of Invictus and Lancea, Crone and Ordo... and Carthian. All unified on one vessel, combined into something that would survive this bleak future. A symbol of unity among the ruins of the past. 'In Darkness', informs a piece of brass.

All plaques have one thing in common - an engraved inscription 'By Seth Kind, master painter; 2019. The Circle's gratitude is with him'.

Several doors lead to several rooms. With the right keys one can reach the storage room or a small meeting room, which also serves as a library.

[[File:Maw.jpg|thumb|alt=Alt text|Above the door...]]
[[File:Horse.jpg|thumb|alt=Alt text|Right wall...]]
[[File:Ship.jpg|thumb|alt=Alt text|Left wall...]]
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Circle of the Crone Farm

2019-10-26T14:15:08Z

Mable Wood:

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|Owner=Mable Wood
|Status=Active
|Type=Vampire
|Location=38.4531361,-121.5497525
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The Crone Farm can be accessed from a long dirt driveway that has a few ruts from wear and tear. The driveway is tree lined on the right with little views of fields peaking through. The left side is lined by a dense forest. The end of the driveway opens up to a small one story farm house with a friendly porch. The farm house has solar panels on the roof. There is a port-a-potty outside for the farm workers and guests. An outdoors sink is set up near by. Care has been taken for the farm to be as green and ecologically based as possible.

A wide clearing of dirt and grass is in front of the house. The fields beside and behind the house consist mostly of fields with different kinds of low vegetation. On the edges however, are higher trees and such to offer privacy to anything happening within the Circle's property.

When guests enter, the first room they arrive in would [http://nwod.org/wiki/index.php/File:Crone-farm-interior.jpg best be described as warm and welcoming]. Guests who stay over will be treated to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Box-bed box-bed] found in the living room. An ornate [http://nwod.org/wiki/images/Guest-bed.jpg Scandinavian farmhouse cupboard] protects the occupant completely from sunlight.

Beside the farm are several greenhouses that are being rebuilt. One of the greenhouses has the compost pile. There is a small tool shed and a two stall stable/barn on the property. An old tractor and other miscellaneous farm equipment is scattered about.

The Sacred Grove: deep in the forest, way off the beaten path, there is a small isolated grove of trees near a pond. [http://nwod.org/wiki/index.php/File:Crone-farm-grove.jpg A stone structure] stands as testament to the Goddess.

Sacred Hospitality: Hierophant mandated that the Acolytes adhere to a custom of "Sacred Hospitality." The practice having roots in an ancient Greek practice known as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenia_(Greek) Xenia, guest-friendship].

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Circle of the Crone Farm

2019-10-26T14:14:26Z

Mable Wood:

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|Owner=Mable Wood
|Status=Active
|Type=Vampire
|Location=38.4531361,-121.5497525
|Image=Circle of the Crone Farm.jpg
}}
The Crone Farm can be accessed from a long dirt driveway that has a few ruts from wear and tear. The driveway is tree lined on the right with little views of fields peaking through. The left side is lined by a dense forest. The end of the driveway opens up to a small one story farm house with a friendly porch. The farm house has solar panels on the roof. There is a port-a-potty outside for the farm workers and guests. An outdoors sink is set up near by. Care has been taken for the farm to be as green and ecologically based as possible.

A wide clearing of dirt and grass is in front of the house. The fields beside and behind the house consist mostly of fields with different kinds of low vegetation. On the edges however, are higher trees and such to offer privacy to anything happening within the Circle's property.

When guests enter, the first room they arrive in would [http://nwod.org/wiki/index.php/File:Crone-farm-interior.jpg best be described as warm and welcoming]. Guests who stay over will be treated to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Box-bed box-bed] found in the living room. An ornate [http://nwod.org/wiki/images/Guest-bed.jpg Scandinavian farmhouse cupboard] protects the occupant completely from sunlight.

Beside the farm are several greenhouses that are being rebuilt. One of the greenhouses has the compost pile. There is a small tool shed and a two stall stable/barn on the property. An old tractor and other miscellaneous farm equipment is scattered about.

The Sacred Grove: deep in the forest, way off the beaten path, there is a small isolated grove of trees near a pond. [http://nwod.org/wiki/index.php/File:Crone-farm-grove.jpg A stone structure] stands as testament to the Goddess.

Sacred Hospitality: Hierophant [http://nwod.org/wiki/index.php/Krieg Krieg] mandated that the Acolytes adhere to a custom of "Sacred Hospitality." The practice having roots in an ancient Greek practice known as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenia_(Greek) Xenia, guest-friendship].

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Laws of the Domain

2019-07-27T20:52:53Z

Mable Wood: /* The Laws of the Domain */

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==The Laws of the Domain==
Know all Kindred by these present, that I, Prince [[Alessandra]] Antinori,set my hand and seal to these Laws on the 20th day of July, 2019. Let them be obeyed, and any transgressor feel My displeasure.

===The Traditions===
The Four Traditions will be kept in full.
*Should any servant, Thrall, or Childe Breach the Masquerade, both criminal and Regnant shall feel the Prince's displeasure.
*Childer shall not be Sired without the permission of the Prince.
*Any Regnant will take full responsibility for their Thralls as they would Childer.
*None who have committed the Amaranth shall be welcome.

===Presentation & Acknowledgment===
Any Kindred entering the Domain will present themselves to the Prince, Her Seneschal, or their Clan Priscus within Two Weeks of arrival.

*None shall Hunt within the Domain without being Acknowledged.

Her Majesty will levy her displeasure on any who fail to respect Her with this courtesy, or any who would hinder or seek to charge Boons to facilitate Presentation. If circumstances arise that require prestation in tandem with Presentation, a letter should be sent notifying the Prince within three days explaining the circumstances. A copy of the letter should be provided to the newly acknowledged as well.

===Personal Domain===
None may destroy or violate any Haven so long as it's Owner is in Good Standing, Obeys the Laws, and Respects Her Majesty..

===The Blood Hunt===
Only the Prince or Her Seneschal shall call the Blood Hunt.
*Her Majesty shall expect all Kindred of the Domain to participate actively and willingly until such time as the Blood Hunt is concluded.

===Right of Destruction===
Only The Prince may grant the Right of Destruction.
The Prince shall levy Her displeasure upon any who would inflict the Final Death upon another, or destroy, incapacitate, or abduct a Responsible Regnant's Thrall.

The Prince shall consider petitions for the Right of Destruction in observance of Monomacy, with the following stipulations
*That Her Majesty be given One Week notice should She wish to attend
*That each participant will have a Witness and that Witness present themselves immediately upon conclusion to the Prince to offer Testimony.
*Let it be known that Monomacy is the most serious of rites and should be pursued as a last resort to resolve disputes.
*The Prince will grant or decline petitions at Her own volition.

===Treason===
Treason will be thus defined, and suffer the full measure of Her Majesty's displeasure: Violation of allegiance toward Her Majesty, Her Property or Her Will, especially in the acts of waging war, actively or passively, or by consciously and purposely acting to aid Her Enemies.

===Etiquette===
*Kindred shall show their Respect by appearing at Court. Failure to appear to an announced Court will result in the revocation of Acknowledged status.
*None shall approach the Prince unless invited by Her to do so.
*All petitions and requests should be submitted to the Seneschal or Herald for approval and discretion in scheduling.
*Only Her Majesty shall decide when one Kindred is bound by the Blood Vinculum to another.

===Inconcessus===
The Prince has forbidden the Feeding upon, Ghouling, Killing, or otherwise Interfering with the following Kine of the Domain:
*Law Enforcement
*Firefighters
*Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
*All Hospital Employees
*Any government agencies or related buildings

Her Majesty has been greatly offended by the Blood of the Kallisti, and their presence is Forbidden within the Domain. Any who shall not abide by these Restrictions will feel Her Majesty's displeasure.

===Nota Bene===
Should the Prince make Her will known, all are expected to respect it.
*The Prince shall inform Clan and Covenant leaders of any such announcement, and they will propagate that message.
*The Keepers shall make the Prince's will known in written form at all Elysia.
*After One Week, all Kindred shall be expected to be aware of Her Majesty's will, and respect it.

===Laws of Elysium===
1.There will be no violence done inside this Elysium.

2.The use of anyGifts of the Bloodnot used in defense of the Prince or the Keeper is considered violence, with the exceptions of the Mask of Tranquility and Aspect of the Predator.

3.No weapons may be carried inside this Elysium.

The only exception is the Sheriff, Prince's Hounds, and members of the Prince's Court as She designates.
4.This Elysium is open to all Kindred.

While in the Elysium please remember that you are considered the cordial guest of Her Majesty and the Keeper.
Genteel behavior is expected at all times within Elysium. A visitor shall not raise their voice, use coarse language or damage anything within the Elysium.
5.During Formal or Informal Courts, there are to be no private meetings in offices or otherwise.

6.During Formal Court, late arrivals will have to be let in by the Keeper, with the exception of Court Officers or anyone else who has received advance approval from the Prince or the Keeper. Once you have left Court, you are not permitted to return.

7.Disrespect of Court Officers will be viewed as disrespect to Her Majesty Herself. Those unable to control themselves to these simple courtesies will be removed and know Her Majesty's displeasure.

8.The Prince and anyone She shall designate is exempt from these Elysium laws.

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Elysium

2019-07-27T20:40:05Z

Mable Wood: /* Prince's Elysium */

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'''Elysium''' ''Greek Mythology: The Elysian Fields. A place or condition of ideal happiness.''

'''Elysium''' is neutral ground for the [[Kindred|vampire]]s of a city. It is typically chosen by the local [[Prince]] in areas of artistic or intellectual worth that promote calm reflection, such as theaters and museums, though nightclubs and even a Kindred's haven may suffice. The '''[[Master of Elysium]]''' (or "[[Keeper]]") is responsible for everything that happens in their jurisdiction and for scheduling or canceling events, a position that involves both great prestige and scrutiny.

Violence is strictly prohibited within Elysium, and individuals are expected to keep tempers in check. Any grievances between vampires are to be left outside, and the Keeper of Elysium or the [[sheriff]] will forcibly remove those who cannot control themselves if need be. While this provides opportunity for both [[neonate]]s and [[elder]]s to relax, social conflict is often at its peak and what happens in Elysium can easily lead to repercussions off ground.

Though Elysia often serve as gathering places for Kindred, the [[Traditions|Masquerade]] must normally be maintained at all times for any mortals that may be around. Similarly, while refreshments are sometimes served, it is bad taste to come to Elysium hungry as it often leads to shorter tempers. Some Princes go so far as to forbid hunting nearby, as a concentrated population of vampires could easily result in a suspicious number of deaths in the area.

==Prince's Elysium==
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1.There will be no violence done inside this Elysium.

2.The use of any[[Disciplines|Gifts of the Blood]]not used in defense of the Prince or the Keeper is considered violence, with the exceptions of the [[Obfuscate|Mask of Tranquility]] and [[Protean|Aspect of the Predator]].

3.No weapons may be carried inside this Elysium.
*The only exception is the [[Sheriff]], Prince's [[Hound]]s, and members of the [[Who's_Who:_Vampire|Prince's Court]] as She designates.

4.This Elysium is open to all Kindred.
*While in the Elysium please remember that you are considered the cordial guest of Her Majesty and the [[Master of Elysium|Keeper]].
*Genteel behavior is expected at all times within Elysium. A visitor shall not raise their voice, use coarse language or damage anything within the Elysium.

5.During Formal or Informal Courts, there are to be no private meetings in offices or otherwise.

6.During Formal Court, late arrivals will have to be let in by the Keeper, with the exception of Court Officers or anyone else who has received advance approval from the Prince or the Keeper.
Once you have left Court, you are not permitted to return.

7.Disrespect of Court Officers will be viewed as disrespect to Her Majesty Herself. Those unable to control themselves to these simple courtesies will be removed and know Her Majesty's displeasure.

8.The [[Prince]] and anyone She shall designate is exempt from these Elysium laws.

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Laws of the Domain

2019-07-27T20:29:56Z

Mable Wood: /* Inconcessus */

Laws of the Domain

2019-07-27T20:29:21Z

Mable Wood: /* Right of Destruction */

Laws of the Domain

2019-07-27T20:28:56Z

Mable Wood: /* The Blood Hunt */

Laws of the Domain

2019-07-27T20:28:36Z

Mable Wood: /* The Traditions */

Laws of the Domain

2019-07-27T20:26:53Z

Mable Wood: /* The Laws of the Domain */

File:Circle of the Crone Farm.jpg

2018-11-01T19:51:26Z

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File:Circle of the Crone Farm.jpg

2018-11-01T19:50:57Z

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File:Circle of the Crone Farm.jpg

2018-11-01T19:48:32Z

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Circle of the Crone Farm

2018-11-01T19:00:14Z

Mable Wood:

Circle of the Crone Farm

2018-11-01T18:59:20Z

Mable Wood:

Circle of the Crone Farm

2018-11-01T18:58:13Z

Mable Wood:

{{Infobox_Location
|Owner=Mable Wood
|Status=Active
|Type=Vampire
|Location=38.4531361,-121.5497525
|Image=Circle of the Crone Farm.jpg
}}
The Crone Farm can be accessed from a long dirt driveway that has a few ruts from wear and tear. The driveway is tree lined on the right with little views of fields peaking through. The left side is lined by a dense forest. The end of the driveway opens up to a small one story farm house with a friendly porch. The farm house has solar panels on the roof. There is a port-a-potty outside for the farm workers and guests. An outdoors sink is set up near by. Care has been taken for the farm to be as green and ecologically based as possible.

A wide clearing of dirt and grass is in front of the house. The fields beside and behind the house consist mostly of fields with different kinds of low vegetation. On the edges however, are higher trees and such to offer privacy to anything happening within the Circle's property. Every once in a while (say, seasonally), an animal is to be seen wandering around.

Beside the farm are several greenhouses that are being rebuilt. Right now one of the greenhouses has the compost pile. There is a small tool shed and a two-stale stable also on the property. An old tractor and other miscellaneous farm equipment is scattered about.

The Sacred Grove: Deep in the forest, way off the beaten path, there is a small isolated grove of trees near a small pond.

A few minutes further down a small path one can find a circle of stones. It's not immediately visible, but when someone is near it can be recognized as a ritual ground. The stones have different shapes and sizes, but most of them are only waist high. With the exception of three man-sized rocks. Anyone realizing that stone circles like this are more common in South England and not so much in California, could guess that the Hierophant put some effort into creating this place. Unlike those old stone circles, this one has a large stone table in the center. It seems to be hand carved, yet the surface is flat, so that it can serve as an altar.

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File:Mable Wood.jpg

2018-10-04T03:44:15Z

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Mable Wood

2018-06-17T15:48:42Z

Mable Wood: /* First Impression */

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|Avatar=Chrissy Teigan
|Quote=“To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug.” Helen Keller
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==First Impression==
Looks: Mable has long dirty blond hair, usually flowing around her face unless she is working. She has brown warm eyes. She is 5'2" with an athletic build. Mable has striking looks that are wholesome. For those who get close enough...she usually smells like lavender and fresh air.

Personality: She is outdoorsy. Mable tends to be a quiet person. She can be shy because she is not used to being in social situations. She has spent most of her life with nature, not people. When she feels more comfortable socially, her passion begins to show. She also is qwerky in the way she dresses, in her ideas, and her basic thoughts on life/death. She projects an image of fun and carefree, just don't piss her off or the claws may come out.

==Before Embrace==
Mable was a Forest Ranger. She was hired out of high school as an entry level worker. She counted trees, planted seedlings, and removed diseased trees. Her belief was she was working for a better world. She loved nature and loved the woods. Caring for nature was the best way to make the world better. This sits well with her virtue of hope. Hope is there will be a way out of the gloom to a brighter place. She works tirelessly when pursuing her passions. She has been known to hurt others when pursuing her passions. She had been known to get people fired who got in her way of taking care of the trees.
==After Embrace==
For years Mable worked with her Sire watching the woods. She traveled many places and worked in many forests. After a while she started to work on her own. She missed her best friend but was happy to go from domain to domain making friends and exploring. After working in the Red Wood Forests, Mable learned there was an Urban Forest project in Sacramento. This opportunity excited her because it meant bringing forests to a city. https://www.cityofsacramento.org/Public-Works/Maintenance-Services/Trees/About-Urban-Forestry
Mable works a night shift to help plant, protect, and maintain the trees.


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Mable Wood

2018-06-17T15:48:04Z

Mable Wood:

{{Char
|threadid=37051
|Avatar=Chrissy Teigan
|Quote=“To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug.” Helen Keller
}}
==First Impression==
Looks: Mable has long dirty blond hair, usually flowing around her face unless she is working. She has brown warm eyes. She is 5'2" with an athletic build. Mable has striking looks that are wholesome. For those who get close enough...she usually smells like lavender and fresh air.
Personality: She is outdoorsy. Mable tends to be a quiet person. She can be shy because she is not used to being in social situations. She has spent most of her life with nature, not people. When she feels more comfortable socially, her passion begins to show. She also is qwerky in the way she dresses, in her ideas, and her basic thoughts on life/death. She projects an image of fun and carefree, just don't piss her off or the claws may come out.
==Before Embrace==
Mable was a Forest Ranger. She was hired out of high school as an entry level worker. She counted trees, planted seedlings, and removed diseased trees. Her belief was she was working for a better world. She loved nature and loved the woods. Caring for nature was the best way to make the world better. This sits well with her virtue of hope. Hope is there will be a way out of the gloom to a brighter place. She works tirelessly when pursuing her passions. She has been known to hurt others when pursuing her passions. She had been known to get people fired who got in her way of taking care of the trees.
==After Embrace==
For years Mable worked with her Sire watching the woods. She traveled many places and worked in many forests. After a while she started to work on her own. She missed her best friend but was happy to go from domain to domain making friends and exploring. After working in the Red Wood Forests, Mable learned there was an Urban Forest project in Sacramento. This opportunity excited her because it meant bringing forests to a city. https://www.cityofsacramento.org/Public-Works/Maintenance-Services/Trees/About-Urban-Forestry
Mable works a night shift to help plant, protect, and maintain the trees.


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