Camarilla/Rumors

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Harpies are both feared and trusted. They are trusted as they are the official recorders of debts owed, status gained and can serve as diplomats or envoys to other domains. They are feared as they are unusually aware of dirty little secrets, crimes committed in other cities and if they have a mind to are able to raise a Kindred to the heights of legend or to destroy their reputation forever. Harpies are generally from the Toreador clan but some have chosen the Brujah or other clans to hold the station. Harpies communicate with other through various secret channels. As such it is a very bad idea to cross a Harpy for all Domains will hear of it soon after. Harpies consider themselves to be the "voice of society" and can be quite brutal with their comments. Newcomers to a Domain are advised to ensure the Harpy is aware of their arrival so proper arrangements can be made for safely entering the Domain. Some Harpies charge the arrivals a "boon" or favor for such assistance but not always. When dealing with Harpies it is best to remember that they are generally extremely skilled in social skills, quite vain and will always make sure they come out ahead in any deal. Treat them with respect, keep your business short, leave them in peace and you may end your visit to an Elysium without too much trouble waiting for you on your return home. How to Use this Page This page is designed to let players circulate the more 'permanent' rumors that exist within the sect and the clan. It is also a means by which new players can get a sense of what is going on within the Camarilla without having to go looking for +bboard posts in-game. Players should feel free to edit their clan's rumors especially if there are some juicy current events. For Example: New Primogen New Whip A Feud between two clans Any recent business at Court Known Harpies NPC Gladys Horton Jane Floyd PC Members should add [[category:Harpy]] to their sheet No pages meet these criteria. Links A Harpy's Primer Basic Rumors What is Known Giovanni Death: Don Ignacio of the Giovanni was murdered a while back. Because of this, the treaty between his clan and the Tremere for the protection of the Traitorous Gargoyle Draven was broken. Due to this dissolution, the Keeper of Elysium and Toreador Primogen Madeline offered her personal protection to the creature. Disease:There was a time in the history of this Praxis where Prince Casman lost his Praxis to a Sabbat disease. All, even the oldest here, are quite new to the area, considering. Rumors from Court November 1, 2013 Gangrel:A young, untrained Gangrel named "Never" sought permission to join the Camarilla at the first court of November with the sponsorship of none other than Elder Aeric of Clan Tremere. The Seneschal appointed him a few tasks to complete before permission would be granted for him to become a member. Sheriff:The sheriff has been a very unreliable post. The appointee is either ostracized, leaves, or is killed off. November 15, 2013 New Rose:A new Toreador named Raksmei presented herself to the Court; apparently a neonate. She's apparently terrified of the Sabbat. A Herald:The Herald of Aeric of the Tremere presented his sponsor's concerns that the Seneschal was not dealing with the clan's concerns about the situation with Draven. A Failure:Elder Aeric declared that the current Seneschal, Jax Xander, a spineless kindred who does not see to the needs of the Praxis but rather allows murders to roam free. Masquerade:Aeric accuses Jax of sheltering a Primogen who has broken the Masquerade. Nosferatu: A new skulker has arrived within the city but he's not like any other Nosferatu that anyone's seen. This one dresses like a Ventrue, talks like a Tremere and insults like a Toreador. Clan War?: The Seneschal, upon granting the Territory of the University to the Brujah, has, according to the Tremere Primogen, initiated a Clan War between Brujah and the Tremere. Universal Truce:There seems to be a tentative truce between the Tremere, Nosferatu and Brujah as to who would control the University. Rumor has it that the three clans might be working together to ensure the safety and prosperity of the grounds on all sides (within, without and below). Rumors About the Others (Non-pillar clans: Caitiff, Daughters of Cacophony, Gargoyles, etc.) What is Known Jan 2018: Amelie and Nicolai, sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G! "Oh, wow, I don't know if I want to imagine what a Daughter and a Gangrel having a baby would be like." "Daughter? As in, of Cacophony? I thought she was a Toreador?" "Oh, no, she's a Daughter, just 'adopted' by the Toreador." "But she's always sitting with those Toreador at court." "Well, yeah, but only like half the Kindred, or ghouls for that matter, sitting at the 'Toreador couch' are actually Toreador." "Well, that's confusing as hell." "Yep." Jan 19th, 2018: Prince Torvik announced that Sentinel would not be charged with a Masquerade breach for being caught on camera as it was covered up promptly. But she's been banished from Vegard's sight due to the irresponsible behavior for the time being, restricted Edwards and Primogen Blanchard's properties.

Assamite-Antitribu Rumors What is Known Dec 22nd, 2017: Agate reported having executed the Sabbat known as Byron Obertus, as her duty as Sheriff. With the assistance of an anarch Assamite, Carys, whom she intends to be educating in Assamite ways. Because apparently stray Assamites are thing now? Dec 27th, 2017: Agate defeated a clay golem that attacked the Toreador property Lionne Studios, and is investigating that and other sightings to find the controller. Because stray clay monsters are a thing now? Brujah Rumors What is Known Jan 2018: Madeline and Leon, sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G! "Kissing? Aren't they usually too busy dancing to make out?" "Hey, you don't think the famous dancer entranced one of ours just to have a dance partner, do you?" "No. And what do you mean 'ours'? We're both Toreador." "Not while we're gossiping about Madeline and punch-happy rabble we're not." "Oh, yeah. Safety first!" Jan 12th, 2018: Prince Torvik announced the Brujah Primogen seat is frozen, along with Ventrue and Gangrel. That's a real insult to Primogen Tigiliano. Hey, when *was* the last time we heard something from Bruno? Gangrel Rumors What is Known Aug, 2017: JD really told off the Prince and the Primogen. That's one way to resign from a Primogen seat. Took off to set up as the big dog in San Marcos, he said. But righteous as he sounded, everyone's treating him wrong about all of it, maybe fooled by someone. Oct, 2017: JD changed his mind about the San Marcos thing. He's taking on the zoo as his project, to set up kinda like he had with CARES. Maybe we'll see some more of the obstacle courses and sparring and exotic animal ghouls soon. Nov 8th, 2017: Nicolai hosted a game night as his newly acquired Cybotrek building and got plenty of praise for several Kindred having a fun night. Dec 24th, 2017: There was a Sabbat attack on some Kindred on the beach. Nicolai was praised for fighting them off himself, three vampires and a dog. That sounds like it would be impressive to roughhousing outlanders, right? Jan 2018: Nicolai and Amelie, sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G! Wait, how did he get a Daughter to hang out in a tree with him? Maybe that's why he's the Primogen; he is a lawyer after all. Or maybe he's confusing her for a literal songbird who belongs in trees. Maybe we need to get a Whip to keep a closer eye on him. Jan 12th, 2018: Raul Meryuimisspaa was presented to Prince Torvik and accepted into Prospect. Jan 12th, 2018: Prince Torvik announced our Primogen seat was frozen, along with Ventrue and Brujah, for not doing the job enough. That's quite an insult to Nicolai. Has he been too busy with his new venture and making out with that Daughter to handle the Primogen work? Jan 17th, 2018: Nicolai held the official opening of his new Prospect Opportunity Program for ex convicts. Pretty well intended, including the Toreador Primogen. That one harpy, the reporter, seems overly interested in the auto shop part of it. Jan 19th, 2018: Prince Torvik announced he's lifted the freeze on our Primogen seat. It wasn't quite an apology, but said it was miscommunication and Nicolai is actually doing his job. Lasombra-Antitribu Rumors What is Known Jan 12th, 2018: Arya presented Heathen as her new childe at court, and accepted as a fledgling. Must be nice, being the Prince's wife, getting a new childe with all the noise about overpopulation lately. Caught several Kindred by surprise, I think. Wasn't he Daughter's ghoul, and just a few months before that a Sabbat ghoul? Those are...some optics. Jan 19th, 2018: So Prince Torvik started court with a mushy scene serenading Seneschal Torvik. Are we *sure* she's just faking it for the power and position? Malkavian Rumors What is Known Oct, 2017: Guivre has been named our new Primogen, and he named Celeste as the new Whip. I think that latter means seeing even more of Mikael around. Dec, 2017: Even with the storm going on, Celeste's ghoul Mikael hosted an opening for his new bar Bourbon and Bedlam that was quite a success and well received. Jan, 2018: Seems like half the Toreador fawn and drool over Mikael. He's pretty competent at a lot of things, but wow are they jealous of what a great singer he is. Jan 19th, 2018: I think we have a bit of drama. Guivre publicly commented on Celeste not doing enough as Whip. Maybe a little miscommunication over doing things in person or herself rather than having Mikael handle everything to do with other people? Jan 19th, 2018: A disappearance of a patient at the hospital, our domain, with a possible Masquerade breach. But Guivre is on it, and requesting more assistance to look into it quickly. Nosferatu Rumors What is Known Jan 11th, 2018: Nino was in fine form when he dropped in on Elysium. He managed to insult everyone there before remembering he was there to let everyone know he'd gained more influence with the city bureaucracy. Even shut up a harpy. "Sassy Smurf!" "Hah!" "Shh. Not so loud. Harpies have ears everywhere. And do you want to be in his vicinity once she figures out whether she's offended at the personal insult or that it's such an old pop culture reference?" Toreador Rumors What is Known Anarch: Louie Teche, a member of the Toreador, has been banished from the city as an Anarch for his attack on the Keeper and Seneschal in Elysium a few months ago. Can you imagine the scandal? Madeline, as Primogen and Keeper, being attacked by one of her own? One wonders what kind of politics are going on in that bed of roses. Tremere Rumors What is Known Sep 13th, 2017: "News from Transylvania! Tremere there have learned how to reproduce with lich eggs instead of Embrace, and they're hatching an army of Tremere without having to worry about the Third Tradition. And these new Tremere can transform themselves into cockroaches. Or other Kindred into cockroaches, which is even better." "Are you seriously listening to rumors about your own clan from stray Ravnos trying to amuse Toreador?" Nov 3rd, 2017: Caerus was welcomed back to Prospect by Prince Torvik, among others. And promptly named Deputy, because we're desperate or Tremere are scary, I guess. Dec 12th, 2017: Caerus lead an effort into countering the weather trouble. Apparently there was something magical about Titan. Dec 27th, 2017: A clay golem attacked a Toreador property, Lionne Studios. So far no one has publicly blamed the Tremere. Nobody let something escape their lab, right? The Sheriff and Toreador Primogen are investigating. But that sure sounds like a Tremere thing, right? Jan 5th, 2018: Caerus announced he's starting a new place to honor the dead, offering free funerals and ceremonies. We should expect rumors of a new cult. Is he trying to bring pitchforks and torches back into style? Jan 12th, 2018: Caerus introduced his new ghoul, Morgan Renee Batista De Rossi at court. Which the Prince approved of after a report from Regent Wade. Jan 19th, 2018: Caerus recited a poem at the end of the court session. It was pretty good, got some applause, especially from the Toreador Primogen. What, is *everyone* pandering to the Toreador now? Or have they gone and pressured Prince Torvik to make it part of the Deputy duties? Ventrue Rumors What is Known Sep 13th, 2017: That newly presented Ravnos, Kagan, sure seems intimately familiar with Prince Torvik from the past. Did you hear what he was telling that apprentice harpy about Vegard's "impressive manhood"? Sounds funny to me, but I want to know more about this time Vegard was in Transylvania. Odd liasons aren't so surprising, considering his Lasombra wife. Speaking of which, do you think she's related to why we haven't heard anything from this Ravnos since? Dec 29th, 2017: Freja von Celle was officially presented and accepted to Prospect, with permission to set up her Synth Mind corporation. Jan 12th, 2018: The Primogen seat for Ventrue is empty, frozen by Prince Torvik's order, due to a scarcity of active Ventrue of sufficient standing. The Prince is very disappointed in all of you. Yes, you. Jan 12th, 2018: Prince Torvik introduced Violet James as his new ghoul. (This time it wasn't even stealing one from the Toreador.) Jan 19th, 2018: Prince Torvik started court by serenading his wife? Really? Don't you think that's overdoing the mushiness? Perhaps, but it does seem to keep all those Toreador enthralled, so maybe he's just pandering to the audience to keep them distracted from higher ambitions.