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<span style="color:#800000">'''''Ken typed up my game notes. I transferred them to the wiki. Any mistakes are mine and not his.—Maer'''''</span><br><br><br> | <span style="color:#800000">'''''Ken typed up my game notes. I transferred them to the wiki. Any mistakes are mine and not his.—Maer'''''</span><br><br><br> | ||
| − | =='''''Dramatis Personae'''''== | + | ==='''''Dramatis Personae'''''=== |
===='''PCs'''==== | ===='''PCs'''==== | ||
*Cord - "Everything's gotta be a goddamn science quiz" Cord - Andy | *Cord - "Everything's gotta be a goddamn science quiz" Cord - Andy | ||
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*Anastasia Morenko (Renny's former ghoul, now Ventrue turned by Eliza)<br><br> | *Anastasia Morenko (Renny's former ghoul, now Ventrue turned by Eliza)<br><br> | ||
| − | =='''''Setting the Scene'''''== | + | ==='''''Setting the Scene'''''=== |
===='''Natchez'''==== | ===='''Natchez'''==== | ||
*Several years have passed since the end of the previous campaign. | *Several years have passed since the end of the previous campaign. | ||
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*Court is in 2 Nights<br><br> | *Court is in 2 Nights<br><br> | ||
| − | + | '''Oxford'''<br> | |
*Zadie continues her studies. | *Zadie continues her studies. | ||
*The Tremere are working on various things, including the secrets of un-life itself | *The Tremere are working on various things, including the secrets of un-life itself | ||
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| − | + | '''PCs'''<br> | |
*Cord - Cord's been fixing cars, hanging out with his pack and generally doing Gangrel-ly sorts of things. | *Cord - Cord's been fixing cars, hanging out with his pack and generally doing Gangrel-ly sorts of things. | ||
*Francine - If she ever invites you to a tea party, flee as if your very soul was at risk. | *Francine - If she ever invites you to a tea party, flee as if your very soul was at risk. | ||
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Cord: "Preserve, that sounds a lot like zoo."<br><br> | Cord: "Preserve, that sounds a lot like zoo."<br><br> | ||
| − | =='''''The Session'''''== | + | ==='''''The Session'''''=== |
| − | + | '''''Act 1: Scene:1 Interlude1 : Boone and Cord outside of Eliza's mansion'''''<br> | |
| − | + | '''Scene:1 Interlude1 : Boone and Cord outside of Eliza's mansion''' | |
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*Boone and Cord discuss what to do about Eliza if she gets too uppity. Uppity pretty much meaning her wanting to do anything they don't entirely agree with. | *Boone and Cord discuss what to do about Eliza if she gets too uppity. Uppity pretty much meaning her wanting to do anything they don't entirely agree with. | ||
*They enter the mansion.<br><br> | *They enter the mansion.<br><br> | ||
| − | + | '''Act 1: Scene:2 - Boone and Cord Eliza's Parlour'''<br> | |
*Boone and Cord are shown in by Eliza's manservant. | *Boone and Cord are shown in by Eliza's manservant. | ||
*They are rude to him. | *They are rude to him. | ||
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*Exeunt Boone and Cord destroying a table load of Tchotchke in the process.<br><br> | *Exeunt Boone and Cord destroying a table load of Tchotchke in the process.<br><br> | ||
| − | + | '''Act 1: Scene: 3 Interlude 2: Boone and Cord outside of Eliza's mansion / Oxford Mississippi'''<br> | |
*Boone is so angry his tail is swishing (and he doesn't even have it out). He wants Eliza dead now | *Boone is so angry his tail is swishing (and he doesn't even have it out). He wants Eliza dead now | ||
*Cord argues for caution but Boone is having none of it. | *Cord argues for caution but Boone is having none of it. | ||
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*Boone: "Make Eliza's Renfield (Renny) their puppet Prince. He's a pushover and will do our bidding."<br><br> | *Boone: "Make Eliza's Renfield (Renny) their puppet Prince. He's a pushover and will do our bidding."<br><br> | ||
| − | + | '''Act 2: Scene: 1 - Near and in Evangeline's stately home'''<br> | |
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*Enter Caroline and Mason, upset about being summoned to Evangeline's yet again and really needing a fix of vampire blood. They have been summoned to Evangeline's every night for the last several months. This is one of the things that has prevented Mason from being able to promote groups that do more than tour the local area. | *Enter Caroline and Mason, upset about being summoned to Evangeline's yet again and really needing a fix of vampire blood. They have been summoned to Evangeline's every night for the last several months. This is one of the things that has prevented Mason from being able to promote groups that do more than tour the local area. | ||
*The discuss what to do about Evangeline and their lack of blood. Mason suggests that they 'kill the bitch.' | *The discuss what to do about Evangeline and their lack of blood. Mason suggests that they 'kill the bitch.' | ||
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*Exeunt Caroline. Mason is forced to stay.<br><br> | *Exeunt Caroline. Mason is forced to stay.<br><br> | ||
| − | + | '''Act 2: Scene: 2 - Outside of Evangeline's stately home and in Oxford''' | |
*Caroline contacts Zadie in a panic: CC's been turned and Mason's on the chopping block. | *Caroline contacts Zadie in a panic: CC's been turned and Mason's on the chopping block. | ||
*Zadie: "Don't give up." | *Zadie: "Don't give up." | ||
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*The interesting thing is a gargoyle made from most of the corpse of Cotton (a.k.a. "King Cotton" a.k.a. the former Prince of Natchez). It has wings and three-jointed arms. "Behold, the Gargoyle that will give us control of all of the Mississippi."<br><br> | *The interesting thing is a gargoyle made from most of the corpse of Cotton (a.k.a. "King Cotton" a.k.a. the former Prince of Natchez). It has wings and three-jointed arms. "Behold, the Gargoyle that will give us control of all of the Mississippi."<br><br> | ||
| − | + | '''Act 2: Scene: 3 - 508 North Union Street (Renny's place)''' | |
*Space Rocket and Flame are hungry and unimpressed with the victuals Renny has to offer (live chicken and refrigerated type O). | *Space Rocket and Flame are hungry and unimpressed with the victuals Renny has to offer (live chicken and refrigerated type O). | ||
*Space in particular is mad that he isn't allowed to drink Renny's ghouls (Alona and Irina). He proposes a home invasion of nearby houses so he can watch TV and murder some locals. | *Space in particular is mad that he isn't allowed to drink Renny's ghouls (Alona and Irina). He proposes a home invasion of nearby houses so he can watch TV and murder some locals. | ||
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*Rocket and Flame hit the clubs. (Things catch up in a couple of scenes.)<br><br> | *Rocket and Flame hit the clubs. (Things catch up in a couple of scenes.)<br><br> | ||
| − | + | '''Act 2: Scene: 4 - The Phone in Cord’s stomach and nearby environs''' | |
*Caroline texts Cord. Cord is hunting and doesn't notice. | *Caroline texts Cord. Cord is hunting and doesn't notice. | ||
*Viking is talking to Cord. One of his drinking buddies went missing and he wants Cord to find him. Viking is also more than a little upset that Cord is Boone's favorite. | *Viking is talking to Cord. One of his drinking buddies went missing and he wants Cord to find him. Viking is also more than a little upset that Cord is Boone's favorite. | ||
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*Cord eventually loses the scent and becomes convinced that the car either went to Eliza's or Evangeline's when Renny drives by with a beautiful woman and a club kid in the back seat. <br><br> | *Cord eventually loses the scent and becomes convinced that the car either went to Eliza's or Evangeline's when Renny drives by with a beautiful woman and a club kid in the back seat. <br><br> | ||
| − | + | '''Act 3: Scene: 1: - Downtown Natchez: A street corner and nearby club''' | |
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*Cord confronts Renny: "I didn’t know you were into picking up transients." | *Cord confronts Renny: "I didn’t know you were into picking up transients." | ||
*They converse for a bit. Cord never specifically mentions who he is looking for. Renny (mis)directs him to the bars where that Rocket and Flame are going. | *They converse for a bit. Cord never specifically mentions who he is looking for. Renny (mis)directs him to the bars where that Rocket and Flame are going. | ||
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*Francine and Renny have a discussion about the state of the world and the recent upheavals. <br><br> | *Francine and Renny have a discussion about the state of the world and the recent upheavals. <br><br> | ||
| − | + | '''24 Sep 2014'''<br> | |
| − | + | '''Act 3: Scene: 2: - Daytime of the Day of Court: MacGuffin Montage''' | |
*Caroline contacts her mother in Atlanta via Skype to tell her that she (Caroline) was sending Chance to her and that they should go someplace where they won't be found. Mary Alice (Drama Mama's Mama) has little clue about the situation, other than that it was all due to "Those Women" and hangs up. | *Caroline contacts her mother in Atlanta via Skype to tell her that she (Caroline) was sending Chance to her and that they should go someplace where they won't be found. Mary Alice (Drama Mama's Mama) has little clue about the situation, other than that it was all due to "Those Women" and hangs up. | ||
*Caroline and Irina talk of alternate plans, but nothing comes of it. | *Caroline and Irina talk of alternate plans, but nothing comes of it. | ||
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*Irina flies back and spends the remaining time before court meditating and praying. <br><br> | *Irina flies back and spends the remaining time before court meditating and praying. <br><br> | ||
| − | + | '''Act 3: Scene: 3: An Interlude in Oxford''' | |
*Zadie is called into the lab by Evil Ed. Ed is working on a new method to raise the dead, one that would not require the use of vampire blood. | *Zadie is called into the lab by Evil Ed. Ed is working on a new method to raise the dead, one that would not require the use of vampire blood. | ||
*Evil Ed’s method appears to involve white stringlike creatures that invade the body and animate it. He demonstrates the process on a recent corpse. The body quickly sits up and gasps, shrinking away from the fluorescent lighting. Evil Ed then rips the body up for spare parts. | *Evil Ed’s method appears to involve white stringlike creatures that invade the body and animate it. He demonstrates the process on a recent corpse. The body quickly sits up and gasps, shrinking away from the fluorescent lighting. Evil Ed then rips the body up for spare parts. | ||
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*Zadie remains skeptical and asks to "sleep on it." Evil Ed thinks this is an excellent idea and commands her to sleep immediately. Zadie willpower is insufficient to overcome the order and she falls to the floor. <br><br> | *Zadie remains skeptical and asks to "sleep on it." Evil Ed thinks this is an excellent idea and commands her to sleep immediately. Zadie willpower is insufficient to overcome the order and she falls to the floor. <br><br> | ||
| − | + | '''Act 4: Scene: 1: Court: Irina DiSanti, in the Art Room, with the Flare Gun''' | |
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*Flame and Rocket get blood units from the local hospital. They are both concerned about getting fat from all the "Greasy Southern Blood." | *Flame and Rocket get blood units from the local hospital. They are both concerned about getting fat from all the "Greasy Southern Blood." | ||
**Flame: "Do I look fat?" | **Flame: "Do I look fat?" | ||
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*Flame inflicts a point of aggravated damage on Renny when she drinks.<br><br> | *Flame inflicts a point of aggravated damage on Renny when she drinks.<br><br> | ||
| − | + | '''Act 4: Scene: 2: A Nearby Antechamber''' | |
*At Eliza’s order, she and Renny step away for a few minutes. Renny looks decidedly nervous on return. | *At Eliza’s order, she and Renny step away for a few minutes. Renny looks decidedly nervous on return. | ||
*Court is dismissed.<br><br> | *Court is dismissed.<br><br> | ||
| − | + | '''Act 4: Scene: 3: Last Scene''' | |
| − | *It is decided that the Scooby Gang should withdraw and regroup at Caroline's. Various RPs ensue.<br><br> | + | *It is decided that the Scooby Gang should withdraw and regroup at Caroline's. Various RPs ensue.<br><br> |
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| − | =='''''At the End of the Session'''''== | + | ==='''''At the End of the Session'''''=== |
| − | + | '''PCs'''<br> | |
*'''Cord has:''' | *'''Cord has:''' | ||
**Conspired with his Primogen (Boone) about killing the Princes and setting up some sort of successor state (Anarchy, Presidency, install a puppet Prince). | **Conspired with his Primogen (Boone) about killing the Princes and setting up some sort of successor state (Anarchy, Presidency, install a puppet Prince). | ||
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| − | + | '''NPCs'''<br> | |
*'''Eliza has:''' | *'''Eliza has:''' | ||
**Shown that she is now nearly fireproof through some heretofore unseen abilities. | **Shown that she is now nearly fireproof through some heretofore unseen abilities. | ||
