Zeitgeist Cam-Anarch (the fiction mix)
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zg_shadowsMy very dear Isobelle
In response to your kind letter of March 5th, I am happy to inform you that Prince Anton did, indeed, host an open court and elysium upon that very night. The London court were invited, and attended in large quantities. They gifted us with anarchs, elysium breaches, masquerade breaches, and a vast quantity of unnaturally sized locust. In return they claimed our seneschal, a Matisse painting, and possibly Prince Anton's sanity.
I remain contemplative as to the value of these purchases. It could be said that change is good and we are blessed to have experienced such challenges to our preconceptions and complacency. Alternatively, it could be said that we were fools to invite a group of lunatics to our domain. Time, of course, will tell which of these points of view holds more weight.
You asked about the court officers of London.
The primary figure is, of course, Prince Paul Pendragon. It must be said, despite the unpleasant rumours circulating about him, I found him a not displeasing figure. He possibly requires some assistance in dressing himself, as I fear it cannot be wise to expose quite so much of the base of one's shirt below one's waistcoat, but I suppose one should show some level of forbearance to old men. It is also true that his language is reflective of an earlier time - he used the word 'cainite' twice in my hearing - but I think I found that rather quaintly charming. Despite all this, I believe he may yet prove a competent and energetic prince, although his tendancy to wash his hands and ignore those he cares not for, such as the anarchs, may yet prove his undoing.
Next in significance to the Prince is his Seneschal, Jade Allen. She dresses well, is impeccably groomed, and is as sweet as an asp. I hear whispers of her part in the downfall of the last Prince. This does not, however, render her any less charming. I think perhaps it would be appropriate to forward that invitation you were speaking of? I think she would find the gathering in question quite delightful.
Beyond Miss Allen, the only other visiting figure of note in our court that evening was the harpy, Mr James Grey. He is a darling, darling boy, if a little unclear in his communication. Ah! On that note, he has acknowledged his fault in making himself quite unclear in his letters to you before our entire court. I do hope this news is favourable to you? He is very much the childe of his sire, although without the goatee, which may be for the best.
As for the rest of the court...well...I am not sure it is polite to speak of half of them. However, I shall take that risk. Frankly, half the court seemed to be either insane or malevolently destructive and possibly both. The anarch presence was, quite frankly, intolerable and I intend to strongly recommend that they are no longer permitted within the borders of Oxford and Seraphim be encouraged to hunt them at will. The most restrained of the anarchs chose to spend the earlier part of his evening defacing an original Matisse (Prince Anton is still not recovered from this shock) and the later part of the evening being appropriately punished. Should your court ever encounter a gentleman of (I believe) the Ravnos persuasion with a fondness for grafitti - he is tall and blonde - I might recommend watching him closely. Another two, however, chose to spend their evening in random slaughter, later explaining that they 'needed to blow off a little steam' because our gathering was 'kinda boring'. Those individuals are, tragically, no longer with us. This upswing of violence and disregard for the Masquerade within the anarch movement does concern me greatly, however, and I feel it incumbent on me to spread this unsettling news.
In happier news, a group of apparently relatively competent Tremere attended, and were impeccably polite all evening. One of them, a Miss Drake, was quite outstandingly helpful and received the Prince's gratitude accordingly. I was also favourably impressed by the representatives of Clan Gangrel who appeared - possibly members of the Old Wolf's bloodline? They bore his name, and a little of his dignity. Finally, might I suggest some level of watchfulness be aimed at an independent and greatly feared gentleman known as Samael. He has something about him which I cannot quite place. For the moment I chose to say no more about him.
And finally, Mr Winchester. You asked about him in your last letter. I am very sad to say that Mr Winchester is now longer seneschal of Oxford, and carries none of the weight of Prince Anton's word. He has chosen to abandon us for the brighter lights and higher blood spill of London. Oxford lays no support behind him in this venture. His sins are on his own head from this night forth.
Yours, in duty, respect and friendship
Firinne Devon
Harpy of Oxford
In response to your kind letter of March 5th, I am happy to inform you that Prince Anton did, indeed, host an open court and elysium upon that very night. The London court were invited, and attended in large quantities. They gifted us with anarchs, elysium breaches, masquerade breaches, and a vast quantity of unnaturally sized locust. In return they claimed our seneschal, a Matisse painting, and possibly Prince Anton's sanity.
I remain contemplative as to the value of these purchases. It could be said that change is good and we are blessed to have experienced such challenges to our preconceptions and complacency. Alternatively, it could be said that we were fools to invite a group of lunatics to our domain. Time, of course, will tell which of these points of view holds more weight.
You asked about the court officers of London.
The primary figure is, of course, Prince Paul Pendragon. It must be said, despite the unpleasant rumours circulating about him, I found him a not displeasing figure. He possibly requires some assistance in dressing himself, as I fear it cannot be wise to expose quite so much of the base of one's shirt below one's waistcoat, but I suppose one should show some level of forbearance to old men. It is also true that his language is reflective of an earlier time - he used the word 'cainite' twice in my hearing - but I think I found that rather quaintly charming. Despite all this, I believe he may yet prove a competent and energetic prince, although his tendancy to wash his hands and ignore those he cares not for, such as the anarchs, may yet prove his undoing.
Next in significance to the Prince is his Seneschal, Jade Allen. She dresses well, is impeccably groomed, and is as sweet as an asp. I hear whispers of her part in the downfall of the last Prince. This does not, however, render her any less charming. I think perhaps it would be appropriate to forward that invitation you were speaking of? I think she would find the gathering in question quite delightful.
Beyond Miss Allen, the only other visiting figure of note in our court that evening was the harpy, Mr James Grey. He is a darling, darling boy, if a little unclear in his communication. Ah! On that note, he has acknowledged his fault in making himself quite unclear in his letters to you before our entire court. I do hope this news is favourable to you? He is very much the childe of his sire, although without the goatee, which may be for the best.
As for the rest of the court...well...I am not sure it is polite to speak of half of them. However, I shall take that risk. Frankly, half the court seemed to be either insane or malevolently destructive and possibly both. The anarch presence was, quite frankly, intolerable and I intend to strongly recommend that they are no longer permitted within the borders of Oxford and Seraphim be encouraged to hunt them at will. The most restrained of the anarchs chose to spend the earlier part of his evening defacing an original Matisse (Prince Anton is still not recovered from this shock) and the later part of the evening being appropriately punished. Should your court ever encounter a gentleman of (I believe) the Ravnos persuasion with a fondness for grafitti - he is tall and blonde - I might recommend watching him closely. Another two, however, chose to spend their evening in random slaughter, later explaining that they 'needed to blow off a little steam' because our gathering was 'kinda boring'. Those individuals are, tragically, no longer with us. This upswing of violence and disregard for the Masquerade within the anarch movement does concern me greatly, however, and I feel it incumbent on me to spread this unsettling news.
In happier news, a group of apparently relatively competent Tremere attended, and were impeccably polite all evening. One of them, a Miss Drake, was quite outstandingly helpful and received the Prince's gratitude accordingly. I was also favourably impressed by the representatives of Clan Gangrel who appeared - possibly members of the Old Wolf's bloodline? They bore his name, and a little of his dignity. Finally, might I suggest some level of watchfulness be aimed at an independent and greatly feared gentleman known as Samael. He has something about him which I cannot quite place. For the moment I chose to say no more about him.
And finally, Mr Winchester. You asked about him in your last letter. I am very sad to say that Mr Winchester is now longer seneschal of Oxford, and carries none of the weight of Prince Anton's word. He has chosen to abandon us for the brighter lights and higher blood spill of London. Oxford lays no support behind him in this venture. His sins are on his own head from this night forth.
Yours, in duty, respect and friendship
Firinne Devon
Harpy of Oxford
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