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Sunday 28 December 2014

Black Mass

Simon Middlewaithe holds Black Mass for the Cainites of Zuster City. Quite a few show up but sadly not all of the city. At first the proceedings are quite liberal but when they go to the third floor everything becomes more serious.Things get chaotic though when Samir frenzied for one reason or another. Afterwards Simon holds a Sermon of Caine to which yet another Cainite becomes anxious but does not Frenzy. This Cainite, Winston Russel, tries to leave. However, he finds that when the door is finally opened a man in a Cardinal's robe holding a bag and a blood longsword standing in his way. Winston is restrained by Evaline and when this Cardinal finally speaks his words are those of disappointment. The hope he brings to the city is a new Bishop, Simon Middlewaithe, stepping up. He invites all present to partake in the Blood Bath and in doing so solidifying their bond to one another. After the Blood Bath all are invited to the Blood Feast. When Cody Miller dares to pick up the Trophy Cardinal Rishi brought with him, however, he is struck down and promptly staked for daring to talk back to his superior. Murdoch Bratos was then tasked to find a suitable punishment for him. After this incident the congregation quiets down and eventually each will go on their separate way.

Fear?: the Great Motivator

Murdoch Bratos' attendance is required by an unknown. He finds his ghoul waiting for him and that particular ghouls goes to meet the fishes for having been tempered with. Murdoch meets the Cardinal who does not seem to introduce himself at first. The Cardinal is very unimpressed with the state of the city and what the Bishops have been doing thus far.

Saturday 27 December 2014

Meeting of the Minds

Three of the remaining Prometheans assemble to discuss the future of the pack.

Violence Fetish

Seth and Alastair continue discipline training and attempts to strengthen the Fireflies' hold on Trenton/Blackgate. A police cruiser spots them, and despite Seth's attempts to lose them another violent confrontation occurs. Who is behind these attacks? Why focused on these Cainites? How are they being spotted? Will Winston find a word that rhymes with orange? Tune in after Downtime for the answers to these and other questions...

Thursday 25 December 2014

I Spy with My Broken Eye

Thinking hard about the events that took place regarding KK and Alistair we find Winston in this particular scene tapping into his oracular ability.He gets a clue into what transpired between Alistair and KK.

Not-So-Silent Night

Seth, emboldened by his second visit with Father Christmas, continues with the pack's plans for a Game of Instinct (despite Gehenna's arrival). Newcomer Gene joins the Fireflies for a Fox Hunt, and easily beats his pursuers. The following Blood Feast and Vaulderie cements some bonds, but then emotions run high as "Caine" makes another appearance.

Crucified

Simon tries to leave Zuster City as fast as he can. However, as he is getting into the car and off to drive away from the city he feels an inexplicable pull to go in a particular opposite direction. When he gets to his destination he finds himself in the presence of a tall snake-like man. The man lords over him and demands that Simon answers for his crimes. The two engage in a long and hard discussion where the man at times seemed close to losing his temper. The scene ends with punishment being given to Simon Middlewaithe; a punishment perhaps quite fitting for his crime.

The Dream Is My Reality ... It's why my Brain says Sanitarium

Three Malkavians in Zuster at once reawakens the Cobweb. Simon is impressed with the two newcomers, despite Seth's overactive imagination feeding off of his telepathy. As they wander for some education on Simon's path, it becomes apparent that the Handsome Stranger has been observing them. Seth sends Winston away for his protection, and Simon's responses to the Handsome Stranger does not get the reaction anyone was expecting...

Wednesday 24 December 2014

The Handsome Devil

The Handsome Stranger meets with Priest Hatchett and Priest Cardigan to discuss the sorry state of Zuster City. Seth is the first one to realize that the man they're talking to is more than just a regular Kine. Changes seem to be in the air as this man asks pointed questions about the going on in the City and the people in "control".

The Dog Walker

Seth wanders into MFP territory for reinforcements against the "spies following me"; the meeting with Fred Jones begins awkward and self-preservation causes Seth Cardigan to willfully ignore the distractions so he could communicate. Paths are discussed, and Fred gives Seth Cardigan options: seek out Time Bandits or Vickers for Feral Heart, or possibly find a Nihilist hiding amongst the churches in Zuster...

This Temple It Tilts

KK and Seth meander until they sneak upon a butcher, which Seth begins to ghoul to gain access to the abbatoir as safehouse.

Tuesday 23 December 2014

Voicing suspisions

The morning after "Who? Me? Mad?" KK, Alistair and Winston discuss their suspicions of who could be behind the strange attack

Who? Me? Mad?

Alistair and KK return with Winston to the Firefly haven after "Mind if We Ask Some Questions?" The only thing more shocking than KK's response is Seth's...

Underbelly of the Beast Mark II

A short training scene between Sire and Childe. Karma's a bitch, and while Seth attempts to drive Winston to confront his mental opportunities, he ends up triggering his own... *note: this scene takes place prior to "Mind if We Ask Some Questions?"*

Monday 22 December 2014

My Word is the Law

Samir Kashrimi gets a visit from a man he has never met before. The man is very confident in his position and says that his word is the law. The man explains to him why he has come to Zuster City and what he will do. Failure is not an option. The Sabbat has to stand strong.

Sunday 21 December 2014

Friday 19 December 2014

Mind if We Ask Some Questions?

Alistair and Kaylee are stopped by the ZCPD in relation to the recent murder and disappearance of another on the force. They convince the cop to not take them to the precinct but when they are taken to some car park in North Beach something goes awry. Eventually they get out of it alive but not with everything intact.

Wednesday 17 December 2014

Going For the Hunt

Bitte tries to hunt. It doesn't go as expected. She finds a prey but it seems to be resisting her woes more than she is used to. It probably did not help that the man in question was walking his dog.

Jog my mind

Alistair goes back to where it all began to search for answers. For better or worse he finds what he is after and walks away without his fangs.

Monday 15 December 2014

Speechless

After the punishment by the Bastards, Bitte runs to one of the few cainites in the city that she feels can help her...

Knight and priest

Happened a few days ago. Arthur meets Jakob, aggressive chit and and gossip ensues.

Sunday 14 December 2014

All Bastards Talk and now one doesn't

Bitte is escorted by her Pack Priest Franklin to meet with their Ductus Mr. Burns to face her punishment. Jacobs decided to silence Bitte by biting off her tongue.

Game Night With The Neighbours

Legate Seth Cardigan organizes a "game of instinct", inviting others to join in the fun with his pack. At first, only the pack and his pet Lasombra arrive, but the contest is cut short when Smiling Jack interferes, followed by Evaline's arrival. Rivalries, frenzies, and vaulderies, oh my!

By Any Other Name

Bitte Svett adds a man to her herd and afterwards touches base with Kaylee. The two are talking about the fact they get into trouble a lot when all of the sudden a glass is dropped off a shelf which startles Bitte. They find out there has been a person watching them the whole time but who could this have been?

Thursday 11 December 2014

Fun House

Leaving the bishop's book shop, Alistair meets a new member of the city.

We are gathered here today...

Raven meets with Jacob who offically welcomes her , they chat and do a bit of hunting...oh and Raven gets a pet Lion.

Wednesday 10 December 2014

Monday 8 December 2014

The Frog and the Scorpion

Bitte Svett returns to the Ebony Hole to share some of her findings with Eli. She gets a change of heart when she gets there, but might have gotten a bit more than she could chew.

Thursday 4 December 2014

Getting to know you

Bitte Svett is working at the Van Morrison theater when she is greeted by an unexpected guest... A miss Alicegator. Alice and Bitte exchange some words.. Bitte realizes a few things.. Alice reveals a few things.. Bitte gets weirded out.. and a possible future new member to be added into Bittes herd.

It's All in Your Head

Simon and Fred talk about the state of the city when an unexpected visitor arrives at the communal haven. Kaylee, being that particular visitor, comes with a set of questions and a supernatural entity.Simon delves into the recesses of her mind and forces her to remember which in turn leads to Simon and Fred learning more about Kaylee than they had ever imagined. It's a Malkavian thing.

The Cycle Of Life and Death Continues We Will Live They Will Die.

Franklin meets with the Bishop Bratos.

Wednesday 3 December 2014

We're all bastards in Caine's eyes

Raven goes looking for Jacob and ends up bumping into some of his packmates who have questions about her questions.

Tuesday 2 December 2014

In All Your Dreams You Drown

Bitte Svett upon waking from what she is quite certain had to be a dream decides to look into it further. After not finding out anything in particular from her Burlesque she thinks of other places to go. In a short of long shot after not being able to get in contact with her pack mates she goes to find Eli Barmheart also known as "Stevie". What does she get out of this meeting though?

Friday 28 November 2014

BOOM! HEADSHOT!

This scene took place about a week before it was posted.

Fangsgiving

Seth tries to use the shovelhead's mortal contacts to get contacts of his own in the city until his derangement got in the way and Alastair gets all the new toys. At least his pet now has merit to bring to the pack.

Thursday 27 November 2014

Looking for Pack

Alice quits the Prometheans, Fred shoots Eli, and the situation escalates.

Light My Fire

Bitte Svett; is she a light or heavy sleeper? She finds out when she hears noises in the day. She shoots a man but when she wakes up the following sunset all traces of this ever happening are gone.

Wednesday 26 November 2014

Looking for Gasolina

Murdoch Bratos and Cody Miller try and go clean up the streets of Zustercity one punk at a time. This scene sets mostly a precedent of how Cody and Murdoch go about trying to clean the streets from the presence of the Zustercity Bloods and Latin Kings.

Tuesday 25 November 2014

From Paris With Love

Franklin Hatchett finds out how dangerous it is to sleep during the day in Zustercity.

United Bastards

Franklin and Bitte want to talk to Jacob and find that the professor is there too. Plans are made and KK shows up.

Monday 24 November 2014

The Minute of Decay

"Greetings Cainites of Zuster! I am proud to present Winston The Scholar, True Sabbat and Abbot of the Fireflies Pack." - Legate Seth Cardigan, Fireflies Priest

Sunday 23 November 2014

Gunning for Power

Franklin is called by the Bishop to do an asignment and to recieve his blessing in the name of Caine.

...For They Are Worthy

Alistair seeks out the Firefly Pack, and Legate Seth Cardigan answers the call...

Jumping In

Fred gives Alistair some basic lessons, and learns something himself.

What If God Was One Of Us?

"Seth" returns to the Firefly Haven to introduce KK to his childe Winston; it becomes an awkward drive as Seth seems overly enthused/infused from the evening's Blood Feast...

I'll Keep Dancing Till The Morning With Somebody New-CRJ

Fireflies Pack goes through some changes, with the blessing of Bishop Kashrimi.

Saturday 22 November 2014

Test Run

As there has been no results, Murdoch decides to include more players to the game. Now it is a race!

Friday 21 November 2014

Spiritual Health

Seth Cardigan comes to meet his Bishop and to ask for Guidance after his pack has suffered so much loss.

Thursday 20 November 2014

Yet Another Baby

Fred is out hunting, but his prey turns out to no longer be alive.

One of These Things Is Not Like The Other

Some technical difficulties plagued this scene but in general the scene was a success. Raven finds out about a drug deal going on in the streets and a lot more gang activity than before. In the end when she walks away from the deal something just didn't feel right but she can't put her finger on what.

Tuesday 18 November 2014

Snow Informer

Bitte and Franklin hear about a gun shipment coming in near the docks of Broadwalk in Zustercity for the Latin Kings. They go out and intercept this particular shipment. A high-speed chase unravels as Franklin doesn't want the other crate to get away.

Monday 17 November 2014

Free Your Mind

Seth Cardigan embraces the mortal his "intuition" led him to. The seem to be two peas in similar pods, horror vs religion...

Saturday 15 November 2014

Wednesday 12 November 2014

A Word is Given, Who will follow up?

The Captain is been informed and has been given a sugestion what to do to help the defence of the city.

The last 7 minutes are pure techncial difficulties. Don't bother watching.

Ghostly Information

Ghost Owen touches base with Alice and informs her of the various things he saw at the Airport. He afterwards gets send on a messenger mission to Bishop Bratos.

The Dog Days

Murdoch catches up with Alicegator practicing some fleshcraft and the two talk of recent events.

Rumbling on the Streets

There's whispers and words of various gangs pushes people out of their turf. The Latin Kings hit a Vandal Chop Shop and also a safe house of the River Rats. Cody and Murdoch were present for the first one while Kaylee and Franklin were there for the second one. They follow the Latin Kings and intercept them eventually. Is there a turf war brooding in the Z?

Tuesday 11 November 2014

When it rains, it pours

Two members of the 40K meet and discuss the business of the 40K pack.

Moving On

Seth Cardigan, after coming to terms with how Palla Grande decimated his pack, has returned to lucidity and reaches out to Bishop Bratos.

Monday 10 November 2014

Private Peep Show

Eli Barmheart invites the well-off, interesting and peculiar of Zustercity to a showing of "Legs to Die Four". Of course there will also be some Cainites in the audience he's sure. However, for the especially interesting Eli is going to have a private room set up with an extra special showing of never before seen footage.

We have visitors

Krueger informs Murdoch about the airport situation.

Sunday 9 November 2014

We've got company

Fred informs his packmates about the small army of unknown vampires that took over the airport and they make plans how to deal with the issue.

Thursday 6 November 2014

Order vs Chaos

The Commissar wanders into Arbor Heights looking for the Boyz and finds Beautiful Boris making himself a martini. The Commissar ends up losing his big sword, but not his dignity. At least not as much as he could have.

Tuesday 4 November 2014

5 Finger Discounts and First Airport Haunting

Shopping trip after the Professor talk and William goes tto scout the airport.

Technical Issues

Kk updates the Professors PC and makes techies sad. Alicegator is concerned with the cities defenses, the three plot and plans are hatched.

Thursday 30 October 2014

Wednesday 29 October 2014

Tuesday 28 October 2014

He who shares, is he who cares.

The Professor is asking for advice as well as informing the Inquisitor about the new situation in Zuster.

Monday 27 October 2014

Why are you here?

Alice sneaks back to the Promethean Haven to retrieve her copy of Biggles. She was not expecting Simon to be there and against all better judgement she allows him back into her mind.

A most interesting series of events

Alicegator and Murdoch have a talk after the boat explosion.

Black Bloody Mutiny

A monomancy is called. Vicker instapunches Kim into a bloodheap and mashes her in the face while she's trying to get up. The ship explodes and the city is now on its own .... Where to from here?

Sunday 26 October 2014

Any Last Words?

Professor becomes official Bishop via impromptu bloodbath and conference call to Les Amis Noir.

The Long Ride Home

The Sabbat of Zuster leave New York after their Palle Grande revels on DJ Kaleidoscope's Magic Bus. Murdoch Bratos gets an account of the festivities from a much changed Bill Crawford.

I spy with my little eye

Raven meets Evaline and they have a little "friendly" competition. Afterwhich they get to talking and Raven agrees to take her to see her Ductus. Also Raven's bad eye gets all flesh crafted...so she's no longer the one eye'd Raven...

Palla Grande New York!

The Sabbat went on a roadtrip to New York to celebrate Palla Grande

Saturday 25 October 2014

Payment of the job

Vicker and Kaylee meet at the scrapyard for some talk about bishop, templar and what they both can expect out of this deal.

Stop finishing my sandwiches!

KK and the Alicegator meet bike shopping. Truths are revealed and an interesting 'friendship' is formed.

This is Madness

Joseph Krueger and Arthur Thane talk about Kim and how difficult it would be to defeat her in a monomancy.

Friday 24 October 2014

Troops and Titles

The Professor meets Jacob Burns. Information is given and a trade is made.

So, you know Dah Boyz then

More information is gathered, questions are left for the Motherfuckin Promethans, and Tha Commissar has gotten his lead, and is now ready to attempt the talk with Dah Boyz

I Want Her Myself

Fred comes to Vicker with a surprising suggestion and Bill gets sent on a roadtrip.

Thursday 23 October 2014

Shadows and Shipping

A friend of Remi's visits the Proffessor.

We have a major decision to make

40K get together and talk about disbanding but it put on pause by two guests. Murdoc visits to see the verdict on his approval of joining the 40K, a Vauldrie is made and they talk about how to get one blooded in... For now, practice.

With a little help from Bishop Bratos

Late Dinner Replaces Early Breakfast

Owen and Kaylee meet at the dinner again. They talk about the changes in the city and Owen explains about the various different factions in the Sabbat. Owen moreover talks about recent developments in the city and hears Kaylee has joined the newly formed pack called the Goonies. Last but not least they discuss Kaylee's lack of memories and what that could mean.

We're Here

A new Pack has been formed. Lets see how long we will last.

Need to Know

Fred wants to know what simon found in Kim's head. It's worse than he thought it would be.

Zuster City: Family Portrait (2.)

Jacob follows Kaylee around for a while untill she behaves like herself once again.

Zuster City: Family Portrait (1.)

The Prof meets Jacob for a chat while the Lasombra Ductus takes care of his child. The two cainites decide to follow Kaylee as she works towards an yet unknown purpose.

The Professor meets with a French priest

The Professor meets with the Frenchmen in order to ask him about things he knows and makes him a trade.

Tuesday 21 October 2014

I need better security *Grumble*

Isis says good night to Raven and walks into her warehouse haven to find the familiar face of the mysterious stranger. He's curious how her "meeting" with the professor went. All the details was given, even a conscious roll and a very utterly ashamed knight. Then the two see a crow, oddly colored and think they've been spied on. To kill the mocking bird, or not?

Stranger in the Library

The profesor gets a visitor asking strange questions about diablerie, Gehenna, and disciplines.

Raven and Isis and The Professor

Isis bring Raven along to meet the Professor and ends up getting a little education on a few things.

Lots to do

Isis meets with Raven and tried her best to fill Raven in with what's been going on as of recently and ends up being taught a bit of Fortitude that lasts way beyond the ending of the scene.

Monday 20 October 2014

A meeting of sorts

Isis visits Murdoch on Bishop Island and they talk about many things, from templars to Krueger and the 40K's plans for the future. An oath is sworn and offers and business is done.

Saturday 18 October 2014

Shit Kids Say

Bill returns from the intervention and finds Fred in the communal haven. And tells him everything about what the Promethenas are planning to do about Kim. Then they talk about paths.

Family time with the Bastards

The bastards get together and almost have a good time together but bad things happen.

When You Need the Truth and Nothing But

An intervention

The Prometheans are at it again. This time they try and bring their ductus back to life and decide what to do with the Archbishop. A decision is made that might change the fate of the city forever.

Planning to meet, planning a seat

Four Cainites meet by invitation of the Professor to recieve an Invitation from the Archbishop. However, grander plans are revealed.

Thursday 16 October 2014

Dafuq?

Simon and Kim set things straight - without tentacles or mindrape. A miracle!!

Confessional

Priest and Pack mate have a honest conversation about Arthur, Kim and Owen himself. Concerns are relayed by Owen to Simon and the latter schools the former in the various Paths and ways of the Sabbat. Owen comes out of the conversation certainly enlightened.

Memories

Jones and Kim meet in the ruined church in Norlock. The past is talked about and the future plotted over.

A word to the Wise

Kim and the Professor talk about the titles being wiped. The professor voices concerns and Kim is smug as usual.

Brass Balls and Freedom of Speech

Owen visits Kim and doesn't beat about the bush much about how the whole titles thing went down. Kim is amused.

Fallout

Bill Crawford and Owen Woods pay a visit to Arthur Thane at his new digs. Owen gives Arthur a piece of his mind and does not get reprimanded for that.

Preparing the Report

Fred Jones visits Arthur to make sure the report he was going to give to Kim is alright.

Smiled the Gator

You remember there was an island we used to call 'bishop island'? Murdoch does and is meeting with Simon after receiving a message at Angel Sanctum about it.

The Professor meets Simon

Simon comes over to the bookstore after Fred informed him where to find me. They have a conversation about the "Elections".

Queen's Gambit Accepted

Owen and Fred relay the news of the new Bishops and Kim Merriweather's proclamation. Simon for his part does not seem to pleased with the Archbishop's actions as of late. He also has no kind words about this supposed Bishop of Spirituality and he sends Fred out to set up a meeting with him while Owen's sent to set up a meeting with Murdoch Bratos.

Talking Over

Remi tells KK about the Anarchs and lets the The Proffessor know whats going on

Wednesday 15 October 2014

Isis Hates Politics

Isis' friend visits her and tells her all about the new bishops and how they'll need templars.

Proclaimed Proclamation

This is a fairly straight-forward scene in which Owen has send out word to the Cainites of the city that he has a few proclamations to make. Things get a bit tense when a newcomer tries to watch the proceedings from the shadows but things quickly take a turn for the better. The Cainites gathered choose two Bishops, Murdoch Bratos and Uncle Vicker, and one is under consideration being the Professor. They talk about what to do about the Archbishop and also the sudden lack of funds around the city.

Monday 13 October 2014

Death and Taxes

Owen comes out of his room in the communal haven after hearing about the financial issues others in the pack have been having. He convenes with both Vicker and Bill and try and figure out what exactly went down. Moreover, they discuss the latest proclamation of the Archbishop which leads to Vicker making one of his own.

40K Buiznaz

A meeting on the bridge

Franklin talks to Isis

Sunday 12 October 2014

The Archbishop is Fucking Insane!

The profesor is visited by two Cainites and speaks to them about his calling and the archbishop's proclamation.

The Mysterious Stranger Returns

A hooded figure visits Isis at her haven and they talk about what's been going on over the past few weeks.

Sharing her holy will

Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien

The frenchmen and his friend David came across whit Kaylee and Jack Morrison, the big Z is a very dangerous place for a group of packless

Cruising

Owen leaves off where we last saw him with him driving around Zustercity and finding Seth. The two of them get to know each other, Owen gives him some advice and hears about the potential of a new pack forming.

Cainite Politics

After his meeting with Murdoch, Owen together with Bill goes to meet Franklin and Bitte. They talk about the city and what has recently happened. Owen shows his disgust for the Archbishop's latest plan to try and control the city. When Bill leaves to make a phone call Owen opens up to the other two present that they need more Bishops in the city and he might know who.

Saturday 11 October 2014

Modified and Justified

Grandsire and grandchilde meet for the first time. They have a honest conversation about the state of the city, Alice, Paths and the clan as a whole. Owen walks away from this meeting enlightened.

First sleepover ends

Jacob and Kaylee meet up before Kaylee leaves the fort after her first 'sleepover' as a cainite. The two of them talk some, fight some and stuff happens... again.

Meeting with the D.

Franklin meets with the D. They talk inside of the Van. Plotting plotting.

Catching up

Franklin after being away for sometime now has decided he wants to see how his fellow packs mates are doing and decides to go to Fort Quinn. While there he meets with Bitte, Kaylee and the Professor.

Wednesday 8 October 2014

Acacia Avenue

A colorfull bunch of caincites get togheter by the weird information aired by the various radio stations of the big Z. A underground party, a mad beat, a trap. The misterious "Pack 14" attack true sabbats and caos unfolds. A scream breaks the nigth and pierce the minds of these cainites "To end the Tyrany of the Prometheans".

[LWoD: Vampire] Acacia Avenue

Timid Times

Bitte wants to talks with Jacob and Kaylee about what happened the night before and why she ran away.

Tuesday 7 October 2014

Tsundoku

The Professor and Kim have a bit of a talk in his bookstore. Over the course of the conversation the Professor is promised a treasure trove of literature and Kim asks him many little 'favors' not the least of which is to be messenger to her latest city-wide decree.

Sunday 5 October 2014

Blooded

Owen and Kaylee present themselves to Arthur Thane to let him know they're now officially blooded. There is some banter back and forth between mostly Arthur and Kaylee.

Wednesday 1 October 2014

Second Interview

Bill Crawford goes for a second interview and this time meets up with Simon. His mind gets horribly probed by Simon and afterwards Simon is happy enough about the answers he gets from his mind.

Won't you take me to, a funky town

In Chicago Owen looks to get some homesoil but events take a turn for the worse and minds and loyalties are tested. Also blowey-upness and death - all the good things.

Thursday 25 September 2014

Embrace Hangover much?

Kaylee picks Owen up and the two of them make plans to go on a field trip while enjoying Chinese food.

Paths and Rituals

Reni asks for guidance and knowledes to help his Journey within the Sect.

Tuesday 23 September 2014

Out of Time

Sidewalk When He Walks

Owen meets Kaylee after his shovelheading and the scrapyard of Vicker's. Kaylee isn't at all pleased with Owen and even thinks he might be crazy. They try and hash things out and figure out where to go from here.

More Strays

Fred shows up at Vicker's doorstep again, but this time he is not alone.

Just like a real boy

Peir 21

Its ALIVE! well... kinda...

Off to Fort Quinn we go!

Raven and Isis meet up with Jacob to talk about the before idea of forming an under ground fighting club AND MORE!

Raven's got a new bike, oolala!

Raven meets up with Isis at a haven and Raven tries to show off her skillz to Isis. The two then talk of the pack, things to do, things that need to be done and things they are concerned about and the idea of future Fight clubbing!

Street Trash Talking

Two Cainites are drawn to a burned church and one points the other towards those who bring fire.

Teachings of the Father and lessons for Bitte

The Professor discusses the current situation with Bitte. Also the Inquisitor requests bitte back into his care. Furthermore he recieves a Sermon.

Doing the Rounds, Illumination edition.

Monday 22 September 2014

Necroscope

In the dark of night, Bitte is visited with the memories of better times.

Omega

Oded comes to see Kim. Talk of the unification, bitching about packs, demotion of sorts.

There Will Be Blood

Kaylee wakes up after being shovelheaded. She wakes up quite pissed and after fleeing from the scene she calls the one person she trusts the most: Owen. Owen does his best to take care of Kaylee, gets her a Haven on short notice and be a good ghoul for his little sister.

The Dark Swarm

Some weird shit in the woods. A mysterious stranger offers Raven the favour of yet unseen allies and information on the failings of her Ductus. Also she gets a new bicycle.

A Lock, a Squeeze and a Caress

Ductus meets with his pack

Ductus meets with his pack and talks about sooner then soon future plans.

Making the rounds, Burns edition

A Discussion of many things.

Nowhere can a secret keep

Archbishop Kim visit's Simon's Male Box.

Sunday 21 September 2014

Deepening of an Alliance

Oded and Jacob discuss various matters, further alliances, and paths.

Pain is Temporary

"And you, amiable debauchees, you who since youth have known no limits but those of your desires and who have been governed by your caprices alone, study the cynical Dolmancé, proceed like him and go as far as he if you too would travel the length of those flowered ways your lechery prepares for you; in Dolmancé's academy be at last convinced it is only by exploring and enlarging the sphere of his tastes and whims, it is only by sacrificing everything to the senses' pleasure that this individual, who never asked to be cast into this universe of woe, that this poor creature who goes under the name of Man, may be able to sow a smattering of roses atop the thorny path of life."

New Fish

Fred Jones visits the Fish Hook to check out how the Bastard's perspective on things. After he leaves Remi talks to Jacob about forming a new pack and Jacob decides he no longer wants KK to be his ghoul.

Promises were made, but not kept

Friday 19 September 2014

[Sabbat:Zuster] I'm Shattered

Madness given words, history given voice

Simon and Jefferson meet for the first time and discuss political affiliations, gifts are given and...ambitions are discussed.

The Ductus Meeting

The Ductus of the gathered packs talk about the state of the city. They talk about turf, treasury, and new Cainites in the city.

Awakening

Bill Crawford, Zuster's newest greenhorn, spends his second night as a Cainite as a guest of Caine's Bastards and learns the lay of the land.

Junkyard

Streets of Rage

Prometheans together again. only someone isnt being totally honest.

Long Time No See

Raven and Isis sitting in a tree....

The Ship on the Horizon

A nightly stroll turns into an impromptu wild hunt and a monomancy aboard Leviathan.

Bound Not By Human Chains

Thursday 18 September 2014

Talking Sweet Talking

Jacob Burns invites the Ishael. And bastards jump him. What happens to him?

Spray and Pray

The Time Bandits jump Vicker.

Post-Clean Up Talk

Owen meets Ishael after cleaning up the warehouse from most traces of any struggles or blood. He is tested on his knowledge about Thane and set on a task he will gladly do.

Wicked Game to Play

Owen decides to host a little soiree for the various Cainites of the city wanting to get to know more people, see new faces and all that. He had procured three still living mortals for this particular party. Eventually one of the mortals is released in the sewers and a sort of Rat Race is held. All in all Owen felt the soiree went pretty good.

Early Breakfast once more

Owen and Kaylee go about their weekly early breakfast. Also Kaylee leaves a gift at the hospital.

Informer

Owen has just met up with his informant within the Police Force when a particular woman catches his eye. He follows the woman out and decides to strike up a conversation with her. They get to know each other and he tries to figure out more about the 40K. She really isn't the talkative sort.

Wednesday 17 September 2014

It will be a night to always remeber

Into Scene for the newest Lick in the city, a group of roving Vamps named Da Boyz came into the city to deposit him, freshly shovel headed, and left to his own devices. Given little advice on what to do, he wanders the streets, and finds a place to hole up in.

Bastards and Bandits

Two Ductus's meet in the Zuster underground. More discussions about the future of the city.

Brujah on Ice

Isis gets a note from James graham to meet him at the skatting ring in south zuster city, because rumors said Isis was looking for him. James makes an offer and Isis accepts. Afterwards, Isis breaks an already broken machine but feels much better afterwards.

Motherfuckin Prometheans: Places to be, things to kill

Wild Fire

The Prometheans reborn. And the fate of alice is discussed.

Tuesday 16 September 2014

40K Vaulderie!

Goodbye

Kruger meet's with Isis after nearly getting hit over the head with the shovel. He explains to her what is happening. Kruger say's goodbye...

Post Mortem

Joseph makes an announcement to Oded and transfers control of some assets.

Down in Africa

Black Hand, Initiation part 2

The Initiation went well, he did what he was asked and its high time that this city remebered one thing. No one messes with the Mouther Fuckin Promethans.

Blood in, Blood out

The first steps are taken, and the Heretic has come back to the fold, now if only he could find a way to get his revenge.

A Second Chance for First Impressions

The Professor is visited by a pained James Graham.

Monday 15 September 2014

Infiltrator and Architect

Change of Pace

Sleeping Dead Girl

[Sabbat:Zuster] Tick Tock Goes James

Stolen Time

Arthur summons the Time Bandit Ductus. And James is stripped of more than his pride.

Remmber Remember, What You Are.

The Professor teaches Bitte more about Caine and also tries to direct her more towards the path of Caine.

The Good Book

Trying to clear his head Owen walks around Zustercity until he happens upon a quaint little bookshop that seemed to have recently opened. The owner happens to be a Cainite by the name of Jefferson. This Cainite has a lot of wisdom in him and Owen takes great care to listen to what he has to say.

Mr. Brightside

It's the next part in the chronicles of Owen Woods. This time Owen finds himself being drawn towards his domitor Dolly. However, things are awry when he realizes that she is not who she imagined her to be and he's become that one thing he's always despised in his entire life.

Sunday 14 September 2014

Ghoul on a leash

Jacob takes his 'zombie-ghoul' out for a walk...

Motherfuckin Promeathans are we still a pack

It gets creepy.

The Last Train

James answers the message from Templar Simon. We're all laughing on the inside. Promise.

Message from Templar Simon

Simon who has recently been elevated to Templar status decided to leave a message for the Time Bandits in the only way Simon knows possible.

Arthur Says: They Are Mine NOW!

With his mind razing Arthur emerges from his concrete grave. Fear and anger grips him as he does his best to keep himself composed. Arthur takes most of his anger out on a defenseless Alice. When he shifts his attention to Owen he makes a decision; Owen and Alice are now his.

Simon Says: Find Arthur Thane

Hacking and chipping away at the concrete floor of the bathroom Owen and Simon start making headway into unearthing Arthur. The scene ends with Arthur emerging from his tomb-like state.

Thursday 11 September 2014

[Sabbat:Zuster] What To Do About Arthur? II

[Sabbat:Zuster] What To Do About Arthur?

Zuster City: not entirely down memory lane

Need to know basis

A random meeting

The world is not enough

Who are you child?

Zuster City: The yearly visit.

Wednesday 10 September 2014

The professor meets the Inquisitor

The professor meets the Inquisitor and has a talk about the Spiritual health of the city.

The New Guy

Isis makes her way back to the snatch and talks with Oded about...things... for a little bit before meeting a new "Fresh" blood in town. Business is conducted and words are exchanged.

Shopping

This scene is set right after Hiding Hiding - What does your brain say?! and before the burning of Krueger's church.

Lock, Shock & Barrel

Jackass, Pippi Longstockings and Smiling Jack go on an adventure to burn down Krueger's Church. They're successful. All the burning.

Orders of the Archbishop

When You Come Around

Owen and Kaylee meet up for an early breakfast at dinner just outside of town. They check up on each other to make sure both are okay. They moreover decide to go ahead with the big plan. It will happen in the early morning.

You carry the Sabbat's will as your torch, with it destroy the Enemies.

Franklin talks with his ductus Jacop Burns about orders he get from the Archbishop. And then he takes the last step from his ductus about path of honorable occurd. He makes a decision between betraying the sabbat and the getting more political power for his pack.

Franklin takes his last step.
Without the Dark, there can be no Light,
We have purpose
Without the Lie, there can be no Truth,
We have purpose
Without the War, there can be no Victory,
We have purpose
Without the Death, there can be no Sacrifice,
We have purpose
Without the our Faith there can be no Future,
We have purpose
Without the Loyalty there can be no Salvation
We have purpose
Without the Sabbat, there is nothing,...
And we would have no purpose

How dare you?!

Kim finds Burns and tells him how shit is going to be from now on.

Kraken and Hatchett

Kim finally heads out of the ship and cruises the streets again. She meets Franklin and sharpens her claws a bit before deciding she needs to tighten the leash again.

Memories lost

Jacob Burns and Franklin Hatchett talk to Kaylee about thát night. Punishment is handed out and only partially f*cks are given.

Tuesday 9 September 2014

Monday 8 September 2014

Hiding Hiding - What does your brain say?!

Isis is bat shit crazy thanks to the craziness in her head, Joseph finds Isis and they talk about the Boing Stick, Isis's new friend and they talk about the escape...among other things.

The Depths of a mad Brujahs mind

The Accused

Bitte and Jocob talk business until they are interrupted by an expected guest.

Saturday 6 September 2014

Damn Bastards

After the return of Remi White the Bastard's perform a Vaulderie to bring the bond of the Pack closer, while shortly after they go purchase some Guns and the like. Jacob now misses his combat knife and the pack decides they should go retrieve it for their Ductus

Friday 5 September 2014

Bitte's first investigation - part 2

Bitte's first investigation - part 1

Bitte is going out to investigate something in the woods.

Boss, I'm home!!!

Kaylee arrives back at the Fort, smashed and a little beat up.

Remember the Code

In this purely roleplayed scene we find Owen taking Alice to his private apartment where only Kaylee can find him. There he explains to her what has transpired, who is in the apartment with them and how that particular person can be worth so much to them alive. Does he succeed in convincing her?

Ghoulin' & Toolin'

In this particular scene Owen gets the shit kicked out of him by Alice after he's introduced her to Kaylee and Jack. Quite a bit of annoyance ensues and Owen almost crumbles to dust. Kaylee tries to burn the apartment down but the newest ghoul Jack proves his worth. The scene ends with Owen getting a sort of blood doll, Kaylee's memory being wiped of anything that happened and the apartment in the Avalon burning down. Perhaps taking the rest of the complex with it.

Lessons thaught, Sabbat Style

Jacob's bad side

Don't leave me behind

Lots of drama.

Thursday 4 September 2014

The Bishop and the Pawn

Bishop Luis of New York City pays Owen Woods a visit. Moves are made and Owen tries his best to come out on top. In the end Owen is set on a task which he hopes he can fulfill. He does not want to disappoint his Excellency.

Blood Bowl

A for-charity American football game is organised, with the Zuster city Wombats vs Some crazy fucks in fancy dress. Things start out pretty crazy and only get worse.

You did WHAT!!

Arthur meets up with Jacob as he's concerned about a certain payment he has been forwarded.

Doom gloom and boom

Someones gone and made himself look like a heretic, and certain people are trying to decide who gets first dibs

Hello, My Pet

A night to forget

Tuesday 2 September 2014

Windy Road

A little Birdy follows the trail of YoYo. And they almost become road kill.

Share and share alike

Jacob and The Proffessor meet and talk about the Basterds and the things that are expected and they search to branch out.

I'm coming home.

Isis phones the snatch and her friends rush to pick her up.

Add More Social?

Raven can't get a break and is followed by yet another new friend from the Sabbat!

The hunt for a pack

Home at last

The Bastard's go Dancing

Captain Sam Abbot

Plotting and Scheming Ghouls

I almost feel like the PC Ghouls of Zuster need to get their own pack.

Wednesday 27 August 2014

A nice long chat

Weddings, The Giovanni, and Itchiness

Burns is getting married to his gimpy ghoul, and wants to talk with Forest about Wraiths

What wedding?

Kaylee arrives at Bittes place after a few nights out. Bitte is rather curious about what this little ghoul has been up to, gets some answers in the form of a breakdown and finally the two decide to go on a ride. The dread turned out to be unreadable which leaves Bitte even more determinded to find out what KK has been doing in the woods...

Saturday 16 August 2014

Street Shamanism

James reaches out to Papa Luis during his visit to Zuster. A trade is made between knowledge of the Hidden World versus the experience of Final Death.

Friday 15 August 2014

Thursday 14 August 2014

Business as Usual Again

Owen and Alice meet at the Timber Yard. Owen gets a new car and gives Alice a much prettier face than the Tzimisce did. (Nah nah nah nah!!!) Owen and Alice also continue their lovely plans for the future.

Opera Tickets and Little Brats

Krueger finds a Cainite selling opera tickets in front of a club and a friendship is made. Then he helps a little brat to get into the club in exchange for a favor, but she later proves to be more trouble than she's worth.

Tzim on Tzim, not nearly as dirty as you think

[Sabbat:Zuster] Kings and Queens of Blood

Getting to know you

Jacob calls all his Bastards in to Fort Quinn to catch up on some Pack events while introducing a new member Franklin.. Kay lee learns what a Blood Bond is and meets the pack Mascot Mittens...

Wednesday 13 August 2014

Being a Ghoul

Owen tries to explain to Kaylee some of the work hazards of being a ghoul. Jacob takes a Q&A. Kaylee comes up with some cool ideas for weapons. And what's this about a Vanguard???

Monday 11 August 2014

A Meeting of Ductii

Oded and Jacob discuss the state of the city, hunters, and how to remedy the security issues of the city.

Sunday 10 August 2014

I born Bastard Ductus!

Franklin meets with the Ductus of the Bastards. He become a bastard and things happen after the meeting.

Plans for the Heist

Father Joseph, Lord Burns and ghoul Owen talk about the heist they are going to do very soon. They have most of the information already but need to tweak a few things to make sure they don't get caught stealing.

Gifts from Alice

Owen gets a call from Alice and the latter gives a very nice little gift to Owen. Moreover they hatch up a little plan.

Saturday 9 August 2014

A friend in need is a Friend indeed

Bitte after not hearing from her Ductus for some time finds out that he has returned. She has many things to tell him... some dire some not so much....

Friday 8 August 2014

Two Birds with One Stone

Owen Woods and Jacob Burns make the trade. Whereas one seems to be getting quite the bit of money the other gets the option to get a lot of money as well.

A changed man

Kim pulls Jacob back out of the Abyss after about a week or so.

Thursday 31 July 2014

Sign Here Please

Owen goes to meet Bitte and he's quite taken aback by this Cainite that doesn't want to dominate over him. Bitte instead seems to think Owen is quite the interesting ghoul and he ends up staying the night.

Sneaky Sneaky

Bitte sees Krueger before he leave Fort Quinn and asks him if he could help her with learning something new.. She then startles Lester. Krueger uses the opportunity to delve deeper into the Bahari matter.

Tell Tail

James meets Mr Vlk and provides some very useful info.

Wednesday 30 July 2014

Waste of Time

Krueger meets with James, but fails to get much out of him.

A spot of deliberation

Chunk meets up with Jacob before Warren Knights hearing.

More Newblood for the Z

The scene took place before Warren Knight's execution, around the same time as Krueger's torture.

Gifts of the Blood

James reaches out to the surviving pack-mate of Warren Knight. The coffee is good. And the barista is packing more than espresso.

Tuesday 29 July 2014

The Speaking of Words

Bitte meets up with Krueger at Fort Quinn to discuss matters that have her on edge. Bitte talks of James Graham and Alex Korba. Krueger speaks of him not joining The Bastards and "reads" Bittes mind. By the end BItte gets a sigh of relief.

I Will Never Go Hungry Again!

James Graham gives the lovely Ms Svett a house call at the Avalon. In the penthouse suite of the former Ductus, Graham threatens to jump off the balcony and Bitte lays into the pack priest.

Shadows on the ship

Jacob and arthur meet up and shoot the shit.

After the execution

Two old "friends" chat about events, and a ghoul isnt killed.

Leaving so soon

Took place before the execution of Warren. Jakob and Jacob meets as the inquisitor leaves the bastards haven.

So broken

Murdoch has sent Alice back to Papa Luis. In the face of her old frenemy and with a bit of dementation the extent of her instability becomes evident. Papa prepares to take her back to New York and teach her to be something more.

Monday 28 July 2014

Motivation

Murdoch and Alice talk sneaky stuff and NY stuff.

Aftermath

Bitte follows Kim to her private chambers after the execution.

Let's go racing they said, it will be fun they said

Shadows of the past

Jacob and Kim have a chat - Kim dumps Jacob in the abyss for a bit.

James Panics

James brings most of the pack together to talk about the disturbing last thoughts of Warren Knight. The Crowbar-heads are given assignments, and motivations via beatings.

Warren Knights and Steamy Days

The execution of Warren Knight. Terrible things happen.

The ugly truth

Warren is finally visited by the Kraken and the two speak of many things.

40K Anniversary

David, Oded and Joseph talk about the past and past members. Joseph guilt trips David, and David reveals how he "beat" Kim.

Friday 25 July 2014

A Friend in Need

Jacob became worried that he was unable to get in touch with Krueger during the past couple of night so he checks on St. Mary's church together with Bitte and KK. The trio finds Krueger looking even worse than normal. They talk about what the hell happened to Krueger, joining the Bastards, dogtagging, Warren Knight and Krueger's cool tricks.

Thursday 24 July 2014

I got your TV

This scene takes place before Chunk met with the good inquisitor.

Fun with red hot pokers

Jospeh kruger has another friendly chat with the Inquisitor.

No one expects ...

Joseph had a friendly chat with the Inquisitor.

A little bit of cheering up is in order

Jacob Burns meets up with Remi White to catch up on some pack business when they decide that some cheering up is on order for Bitte and the rest of the pack... including Mittens. So the Bastards go on a hunt to find for a snack for dear ol'Mittens

You're only mortal

Evaline finds herself walking home and bumps into a new ginger ghoul. The Cainite schools Owen in the state of his being, independent ghouls alone in the city risk much. After a bit of fleshcrafting, Evaline convinces Owen for a time to act as her ghoul, until Owen can find someone to offer him protection.

Entertain me...

Arthur hears of a new Tzimisce in the city and endeavors to meet her. Meeting in a place once belonging to the late Jeb Callaway, the pair of cainites converse, and Arthur admits his weak constitution as well as his overwhelming boredom. Evaline shows that she is more than a mere fleshcrafter...

Opera Tickets and Bastards on the Streets

Franklin meets with Lasombra dude. They talk about pack stuff.

Good Ghouls Share Information

Owen goes to Father Jacob to inform him on on the Warren situation. Sadly Owen can't quite give him all the information that he'd like to give. However, out of the blue Owen, Jacob and his new ghoul Kaylee decide to break in to the University where they have some fun with the guards and Owen gets to use science to figure out whether the ashes are Cainite in nature.

Wednesday 23 July 2014

Chivalry is Dead

Bashir picks up Warren and takes him to judgement.

Bishop and the Inquisitor

Chunk meets with Jakob and spills the beans about the city.

Innocence proves nothing

Bashir meets a new friendly face.

Vengence

Cunning plans all around!

Katyusha

The TIME BANDITS come together to perform a long overdue Vaulderie. The scene is set at the amusement park, a battleground during the siege for Zuster.

Welcome Back Yoyo

Father Graham welcomes back the prodigal son of Zuster. He picks up some random Cainites off the streets and they have an impromptu Disco Ice Ring Party! With Crowbars and Skates, they brutalize poor Barnaby with ice blade kicks. A special guest drops in.

Tuesday 22 July 2014

He did what?!

Chunk comes to talk to Bashir about his pack mate. His pack mate calls.

The Good Little Ghoul

Owen decides that informing the spymaster of recent event might be worth something and he is proved to be correct.

I'm sure I left it here somewhere

This scene takes place in the morning after the dogtagging.

The Third Drink

Jacob takes Kaylee with him to his place after picking her up from the hospital. He reveals his true nature and gets a reaction he might not have expected as Kaylee is intrigued and curious instead of scared our of her pants. They discuss a lot of things, from Caine to Darwin and from Christianity to the X-men.

A gift for Bitte / Grand Opening Part 2 (a scene to remember Alex)

Jacob has a special gift for Bitte Svett that had belonged to her Beloved Alex Korba. Upon receiving the gift from Jacob, Bitte wants to feel some sort of joy even if it is very little and decides she wants to talk Alex from her most Favorite of memories, The Grand Opening of The Van Morrison Theater.

Like a Butterfly

Papa Luis finds himself meeting with a young fleshcrafter, a Metamorphosist who has an interesting views and outlooks, Evaline Yasmir looks to make a name for herself.

Sunday 20 July 2014

Getting the Fuck Out of Dodge

Alice picks up Owen and Jacob after getting a call from the former. They talk about what happened. Owen tries his damned to be a good Ghoul as he accepts a job from Jacob and moreover goes back to were the werewolf attacked to get Jacob's car back.

Dogtagging

Updating the Kraken

Krueger finds Kim to tell her of a few goings on. Kim is a bitch as usual. ^_^ Also frenzy.

Krueger in the Park

Owen meets up with Joseph Krueger in the park. Being a good little ghoul he is ready and willing to do whatever the Father would like and he's scheduled to take up the business Alice was supposed to do for the Father. At the very end the Father tries to disappear from sight which leads to an awkward situation.

NY - The Call From Zuster

The Time Bandits in New York get a call from Zuster, from Graham actually. Frenzy as always.

Saturday 19 July 2014

Take me to the church

Joesph asks Bashir about a certain Mafia boss.

Give me all your magics!

Bishop Chunk makes some inquiries regarding specialist training from Bashir.

Hired help part 2

Alice heads out to the church to talk to Krueger and to make sure that old deals are not fully broken, just altered.

What the fuck happened to you?

An old acquaintance rolls into town and Alice sneaks out to touch base with him.

Bless me, Father, for I have sinned

Warren Knight comes to Joseph Krueger to confess his sins.

A tale of unfortunate events

What looked like a weird and strange murder to be investigated turned into a massacre of heinous proportions.

Sunday 13 July 2014

Serpentis

Alex's blood has filled the lovely Bitte's veins for some time now, and it was only a matter of time after her adopting, that Alex found the need for Bitte to learn the secrets of her blood. Whips and chains abound in another installment of Bahari smut this evening.

Saturday 12 July 2014

Some Bastard Burned their Boats

Krueger invited Jacob Burns to the church to discuss the hunter investigation and the River Rats are mentioned in passing to see if the Knight will admit his involvment.

Friday 11 July 2014

Its a bad night for some one

Thru old fashion detective work and strong arming, Jacob kidnaps who he suspects is the mother of one of the Hunters. James visits the Fort to assist and advise, Remi and Jacob turn the screws on the old woman.

Thursday 10 July 2014

High Definition

Stolen cars, impromtue acting, and fighting gangbangers. No frenzy though.

Dealing with an Unhappy Customer

Malik unhappy with the disappearance of Alice and her embrace has a visit by Bishop Chunk and Sir Bratos to settle the outstanding account... surprisingly no one is killed.

Not again!

Krueger visits the snatch after the fire attack to get the tapes from the back door, but he gets more than that and the news is not good.

Grand Opening (part 1)

Jacob and Remi bring Mrs Van Morrison to the Art Theater for its grand opening. They meet Mr Maroni and give them the tour

Tuesday 8 July 2014

Rats' Problem

Krueger pays a visit to Brian O'Maley of the River Rats in regard to the baot burning.

Friday 27 June 2014

NY - Friendly Neighbors

Yoyo Meets the new proms in Staten Island. and They FIGHT. Rumble on the RailWays. Technical issues in the middle but otherwise good.

Servi Dei

Remi visits Krueger to talk about the Path of Night, which they do. But there is also talk of hunters and attacks.

Identification of a suspect

Krueger needs Arthur's help to confirm whether a man on a photo is an old friend of his or not.

You come to me, on my daughter's wedding day...

Jacob does some mob work.

Thursday 26 June 2014

mental shopping trip

Jacob meets up with Kristin for some company. Very long scene with lots of talks about packhabbits, the rights and wrongs in the world, turning ghouls and the conseque... wait what? Frenzy checks, sanitariums, shopping on fisherboats and finally investigations on previously very hot places are also involved.