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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mordane76" data-source="post: 1164671" data-attributes="member: 7172">Let me tell you a tale, children, of those nights, long ago, when we didn't quite rest without fear of the Ancients.  When the Masters still stalked the nights, and we feared for our lives, even with barred door and proper supplication.  Let me tell you of the days before Gehenna... before their End.It starts long ago, in times we don't quite understand anymore... In "September," when it's just starting to turn cold, and the days start to get shorter.  On the equinox, the day when summer ends and fall begins -- when your fathers would send you into the fields to check the harvests, children...It is an old tale, told to me by my Oma, who heard it from her Opa... and now, your Nana will tell it to you...Every year at this time, the Kindred, or so they called themselves, would gather in a festival to celebrate the changing of the seasons -- a lengthening of the hunting time.  At the behest of her Sire, Melody has opened the doors of the Maze for use by her Prince as the site for this year's soiree.  Attendance is strongly suggested (read -- mandated), To the mortal world, the Maze is simply closed this evening to the public as it hosts an exclusive private party...Events as of late have given many reason to seek merry-making; incidents as of late have led many Kindred to keep a much lower profile.  The Brujah Primogen is still locked away for his own safety -- after he found his youngest childe dismembered and left casually in his haven, the Prince ordered him confined until details could be hashed out... they still haven't found her eyes.And with Anarch activity on the rise, the Scourge and Sheriff have been busier than ever.  Security at the Maze has been stepped up, in the event that gate-crashers should decide they'd like to ruin the party.*** Marcus ***"Remember, my dearest, who we represent here," Elena says as the car pulls up to the Maze.  "We're in the lion's den right now; while we maybe announced guests of Prince Morgan, I would like to keep as low a profile as possible -- see how things are run here, if you understand my meaning."*** Francis ***"Now... keep low, keep quiet, and keep out of the way of those Toreador, Worm," Rigger (the Nosferatu Primogen) says as he pulls back the cover to the sewer grate in an alley a few blocks away from the Maze.  "It's not often we even invited to these things.  Just keep to the walls, speak only when spoken to, and if at all possible don't let them see your real face -- we don't need any of the degenerates going all weepy to the Prince... and I want to stay here as long as possible."*** Melody ***"Now, behave yourself this evening -- we have a lot riding on this," your Sire says as the first guests begin arriving.  "Try to keep Melinda (the lead Harpy) in check if her and her clique start squawking too loudly; the Prince was very annoyed with your sister last year, and I've yet to hear the end of it.  Also, make sure your security keeps at their posts and duties -- I know the Sheriff will be here as well, but I'd rather any... nuisanaces be handled by our people, so it doesn't look like we can't take care of our own club."*** Paul ***"Well... look at what we have here," Mathew says as he circles one of the bouncers at the door.  "All somber and sullen... reminds me a little of you when you first came over, Paul," he quips with a sharp smile.  "Our invitations, good sir," he says as he affects an expression much like bouncer, and hands over the cards.*** Nick ***"You keep me posted, Nick, on anything you see suspicious inside," Vance (the Sheriff) says as he drops you off in front of the Maze.  "Just give me a ring, and I'll send what support I can muster.  I doubt the rabble will try anything tonight, but they might... and if they get inside, they'll be that much more incessant.""And, by the way," Vance says as he starts walking away, "that tux looks good on you... you should clean up more often," he remarks with a chuckle.*** Horus ***"I will return with the car for you sir at the appointed hour," Tuesday says rather flatly as he you exit the car in front of the Maze.  "Enjoy yourself, sir," he finishes, and then drives off."Good evening," the regular doorman says to you as you present your invitation.  "Didn't expect to see you here for such a dull affair, sir.  How have you been?"</blockquote>

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