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.

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...

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...

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.

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?"*

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.

Of Fiends and Dragons

The Tzimisce, Murdoch and Cody Miller, meet to discuss and twist forms.

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.

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.

Shadow Boxing

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.

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?

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.

Drenched in New Blood

KK takes Winston and Alastair to meet some people who can answer their questions on the Cainite condition.

Perfectii

Arthur and Simon are the grumpy old men of zuster. Simon asks after him and why hes been out of the lime light for the last few months. Paths are discussed.

The Sire and Child Ductii

Zuster City: The Bastards are at it again

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.

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.

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.

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?