Editing Vitae Summa Brevis (section)

==The Flower Festival==

The Flower Festival is an annual event organised by the Clan of Roses to pay artistic tribute to the monarch of London - Prince Mithras. Albeit old fashioned at its core the idea is to nonetheless allow the Toreador of London creative freedom - each and every member of the clan is allowed to contribute to the festivities as they wish. The event is generally orchestrated by the Primogen of the Clan, although it is said that this year both the Primogen ''and'' the Grand Harpy are working tirelessly in tandem to ensure its smooth running. 

This is an event that could make or break a Toreador's reputation among their own and is equally important for the standing of the clan with the Prince. It is a grand affair, which generally far outshines any other clan's attempt at public presentation, mainly because it seamlessly integrates the mortal populace of London in the proceedings. The Festival is held in the midsummer nights of June and spans for the best part of a week. It can include anything and everything that the clan would like to present but, as is traditional, an open air stage performance is held in Belgrave Square, which the Prince attends without failure. 

All of the preparation, of course, rests on the delicate shoulders of the Clan's Neonate populace, who seem to be the driving force behind all the hard work...