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Ok, I think i've got a technicality for you, Blood Pudding and congealed pork blood, although such a refined lady may be above feeding off of swine.

"I can only have a specific blood type without getting ill.

I appreciate the...attempt at finding something I could partake of, however. That is quite kind of you."

((She is probably wondering why kine would even eat those things.))

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Oh great prince of the shadows, I humbly beseech thee for an audience. What is the secret to success?

"If you put forth simply effort and time, you may end up wasting it if you do not understand what you're getting into. When you put forth effort after understanding how something works, with time, you shall find success."

((Using my art as an example, I just drew for years, which is putting forth time and effort, but I didn't put any education behind it. I did not learn the basics, I did not use updated tools that would have made things easier, so I wasted time and effort when I could have progressed faster if I just wasn't so stubborn. Did I improve my way? Of course! But could I have improved more efficiently if I just learned more techniques in the first place? Also, yes. I could have succeed sooner, and the sooner the better considering, unlike a 900+ year old immortal, I do not have the luxury of time lol))

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may we see a picture of Bubba?

The Trash Gangrel, Bubba Elias Gump ("His name's "Van Gogh"!" , the main storyteller says, but would Van Gogh eat out of the trash? No.)

During session, when everyone is gathered in the living room, The Trash Gangrel will sneak into the kitchen using only his sense of smell, as he has the flaw 'blind'. He will then attempt to open the garbage cabinet and, somehow, crawl inside and feast upon the bones of the creature known as chicken, dragging their remnants about the house like a feral beast.

He also has allergies which give him eye boogers.

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THINGS I DO BEFORE SESSION

A quick 10 min doodle of what I do that no one knows about.

Not shown are buying snacks, drinks, planning dinner, and getting birthday cake for the monthly birthdays. And sometimes therapist friend during session.

Now, DnD hosts provide some snacks, clean one of the bathrooms, and clear off a table, but I tend to go a bit further than that since it's a LARP that spans our entire downstairs. I know, for some of our players, session is the one time a month they are guaranteed a hang out, so I want them to feel comfortable and welcomed. One of our players has had cancer, and sometimes, it comes back, so I make sure to clean extra for him. I treat everyone how I would like to be treated if invited over.

Also, yes, Bubba looks like that.

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My stories/characters have layers, like onions. Very big, horrifying onions. I am the M. Night Shyamalan storyteller. I make use of a lot of obscure lore, powers, and my brother showing me gore when my brain was still developing.

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Caine? To match this "Internet Lingo" I will ask the following question: Who, and I can not stress this enough, dat?

"Depends on whom you speak to: Either a myth or our progenitor.

Most Camarilla members deny his existence, most Sabbat believe he will return, and I...am neither here nor there. I know the Antediluvians exist, so perhaps, Caine himself does. I suppose we'll find out if Gehenna supposedly happens...or not, hm? "

🤞Bernadette being alive for a handful of centuries by the time Lasombra's antediluvian was supposedly killed and hearing all the news about it, she knows damn well they exist🤞

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This song was actually her Eponym! I named her that after finding it in 2018.

Though, between you and me, it's not her true name. Shh, it's a secret between you and me, Vamp-orwave. Don't let the other followers know!

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One of my players said "Hello, Bernadette" when I posted this awhile back, so I guess this is what people picture during session.

Silo was holding these hostage on his phone, how dare he!

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"Bennie," one presumes, still fails the familiarity check?

Obfuscate Luminary Powers:

CREATE NAME:

The penultimate power of Obfuscate, Create Name allows you to create a completely new persona. You must spend (only) 3 DTAs in focused concentration to create an identity complete with a new face and body, speech pattern, aura, thought processes and supporting memories(aka going through someone's memories will reveal nothing to you). Once created you gain a special 5 dot Alternate Identity Background.

This power can be used to impersonate another individual.

In order to pierce an Alternate Identity created by this power the Auspex user must possess an Elder Auspex Power and any methods of investigation utilized to test an Alternate Identity created by this power do not work unless the user does so in conjunction with Elder Auspex.

In all cases, should an Alternate Identity created by this power be compromised, it only reveals that the identity is false and not the the character's true identity.

"So if "Bennie" can't pierce it. No one in this Princedom can," a voice with many tones mutters and drips like oil from their tongue.

You cannot sense anything is wrong with this individual. No bad gut feelings, no goosebumps, no shivers up the spine...though the 'god' who controls you knows.

You know nothing.

Truly nothing.

And that will not just cost you, but possibly the entire city.

[[Mind's Eye Theater Volume #2]]

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Does anyone call you Bernie? Or Beanie?

"I don't believe any of the young ones would call me "Bernie" due to that politician and would associate it as masculine. Beanie sounds rather...infantile...I do not enjoy it." ((War flashbacks to the Beanie Baby crazy of the late 90s/early 00s))

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As the storyteller that makes the story of our game, I have made a LOT of NPCs to fill out the world. This blog will always mainly focus on Bernadette, but there's some side characters that I think would be fun to interact with and flesh out through questions. I will update this as the game progresses IRL. I do have IRL pictures of how they would kinda look if people are interested in me putting those in while I work on drawings of them.

Feel free to ask the characters listed below anything, unless it says otherwise, since some are, uh, dead, or would spoil too much for my players:

Ventrue:

Berandette- She's the main character of the blog, you should know her. Maybe. Keep asking questions to find out more!

Adeline- Bernadette's childer, victim of Elizabeth Bathory, was embraced shortly after the Countess' death. Has the child-like flaw, as she was embraced in her mid-teens, which in the 1500s had a different connotation. Mildly annoyed that she has a curfew when she's 500 years old due to her appearance and the issues it brings up.

Barnabas Locke: Ghouled for nearly 200 years by Bernadette's sire and then gifted to her when she became Prince of Tucson, Bernadette embraced him after Locke proved his loyalty to her. He is a hematologist and often makes deals with other Ventrue to get them the blood types they need. He is also a talent piantist.

Clara Annette- Anarch, works for Baron, 1st wave Ireland feminist, A fiery redhead with a trench coat, scarf, and a newsboy hat that is her signature look

Silas Killion- Pallis’ business partner, classic Ventrue, head of the security portion of Pallis’ business in the Southeast (Deceased)

Stephen/Pallis- Bernadette's sire and past, long-term lover, he is utterly protective to an abusive fault. His goals are unknown, but better to have a somewhat ally than get a secondary Methuselah as an enemy.

Toreador:

John Fain- Dada artist, knew the Toreadore primogen of previous Cam, bitter after his art style fell out of favor, likes to wear lounge robes and judge people.

Brujah:

Mahel- Bernadette's older brother and rival to her sire, Pallis/Stephen. Bernadette was his ghoul, but her sire sniped her one evening for the typical rival back and forth. Mahel still holds a grudge to this very night. (Currently torpor'd, unavailable for asks)

Victor “Furlough”: Anarch, and pseudo leader of the Brujah that inhabit the Barrio, he's the stereotypical biker type and is a flirt with anything with a tiny skirt

Tim Lemond- Furlough's right hand man. Doesn't talk much and tends to stand there with his arms crossed to appear intimidating.

Fiero “Volpiano”- An anarch for hire, he acts like a typical mafioso. He was last employed by none other than Bernadette's sire. These nights? No one knows.

Finley Ngo- Fresh off the vampire presses, this late teen is not taking his change well. Volpiano took him under his wing, as the boy's sire was nowhere to be found.

Jazz Cox (shared NPC with main storyteller)- Absolute b-i-t-c-h, she tends to let her beast guide her steps, secretly adores Furlough

Andy and Goliath Crawford- Andy is scrawny with a temper and mouth to match, older brother of Goliath, whilst Goliath is a quiet behemoth. This dynamic duo follows Cecil around and usually cause him a lot of trouble that he has to get them out of.

Cecil Barns- A soldier from the first world war who was hurt in the Battle of the Somme. He fought valiantly, and his valor caught the attention of an Elder Brujah. Whilst recovering in a hospital, Bernadette and her sire were visiting for awhile, for what reason, he does not know. Bernadette ended up striking a conversation with him each night. Getting attached to this unknown woman, as she was leaving, he caused quite the scene limping after her and confessing as such. Once embraced, he started training and learning Hungarian before he, and his "brothers" made their way to the Budapest Princedom. They were ultimately the reason, with aid from mysterious elders in the shadows, that Bernadette escape Hungary and ended up, in all place, Tucson. He is fiercely loyal to his clan, but he secretly put the Elder Ventrue above all else, as she is the last touchstone of his life as a kine.

Tremere:

Fabian- Ally of Bernadette since the war of princes. (Will be referenced, but nigh impossible for players to find/interact with in-game, but available for asks)

Gangrel:

Jerome Leroux- Owing Stephen a life boon, this gangrel was forced to do a lot of dirty work for the Prince of Budapest, but after saving his life when Bernadette started besting him in a fight, he was now free of his obligation. He now wanders about, like a Gangrel tends to (Possible encounter if successful patrol roll in designated areas of Tucson)

Malkavian:

Ahrima- Methuselah. Big bad. Not giving more information as players are currently addressing him. (Unavailable because no hints for players, nope)

Pierrot- The only players that will know anything about her are the ones I've been in other RP games with. They will hear her name and probably silently scream. Did I turn one of my most notorious DnD characters in a vampire? I sure did. (Unavailable until reveal)

Nosferatu:

Goblin "Gobbo"- Goblin is Goblin, but he may be more than Goblin. Made a mass network of tunnels in the West side of Tucson with elaborate traps akin to those in Codename: Kids Next Door. Has a lot of artifacts dating back 500 years. Has a lot of rat "wats".

Reese Mathers- an albino nos, business partner of Pallis/Stephen, oblong head with jagged teeth, dresses formally (Rare encounter rate)

Samedi:

Kalfu (shared NPC)- Having a cult-like setup in town, Bernadette and her seneschal, Bracken, paid this kindred a visit. To secure this vital pawn's alliance with the Camarilla, Bernadette dubbed him the Scourge, his clan's abilities perfect for such a role, which he gladly accepted.

Other:

Edwin (Mage)- Let's not delve into his past, but currently, he is in Tucson as he is an "old friend" of Prince Bernadette and offered his services to Camarilla.

Charlotte Clarice(Ghoul)- Ghoul of her on and off again lover Locke and self-proclaimed best friend of the Prince. This spunky, blonde party girl is not one to take lightly, as her father was a hunter. She did not take it seriously until after his mysterious death, and took on learning from her father's various notes and books. However, when the truth came forth that her best friend and her lover were kindred, she ultimately chose to be a ghoul.

Phillip (???)- ??? ???? ???? ??? (Unavailable until he is revealed in LARP)

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Totally seems like something you would wear. Just wanted to share

"Tucson is temperate in the Winter. I do not get to wear heavy coats often due to this. Not that us kindred are affected by such things like temperature, but I do have to blend in with the kine and I do get odd looks if I wear anything too heavy, as fashionable as it is..."

((It gets to be in the 30s late at night here during the Winter, but I'm never outside at night except for Star Parties. In the day, during the winter, it's like 58-70°F degrees. So, wear a coat in the morning then get grossly hot by midday, and repeat //wheeze))

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Do you ever deal with angels? Or is it eldritch Lovecraftian stuff? Or do they both exist?

"Though I haven't encountered either of those things you speak of. Demons are very much real and there are kindred that worship them. By the same measure, I'm sure angels exist. Perhaps that's more of a question for someone with True Faith."

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People are suggesting that you eat the horse. Will you?

"I cannot eat anything, much less a horse."

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An old pic of me from last year, but look! A Camarilla ankh necklace to catch your eyeballs to say that I have reached the end of my Old Art Reblogging streak!

I have 2 posts queued for the 22nd and the 30th because I will be in Budapest, Hungary from the 22nd to the 2nd! Bernadette's old stompin' grounds! I will take a lot of pictures for reference, as well as her sire's hand. I will 100% take an in-character photo with that and post it if photos are allowed! Maybe more if I can find anything funny. Matthias church was her haven (She was there when it was built, not much True Faith could be done there since she kinda ghouled the clergy, and she was known as Saint Elizabeth at the time, long story-)

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season and a very happy New Year! I shall see you when I return home.

MOD IS AFK FROM DECEMBER 18TH TO JANUARY 6TH.

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Bernadette was actually a Pretender Elder in the first rendition of the game and may have worn some more modern clothes. That has obvious changed and she probably wouldn't be caught dead in a hoodie unless Clarice made her do so. The power of friendship between a nearly 1000 year old kindred and a 20-something year old party girl blonde is a beautiful mystery...

More art of my Ventrue leader, Bernadette! I wanted to do a piece where she’s pulling off her move “Majesty” and how she might look to those opposing her.

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A WIP that got Thanos snapped outta existence when my hard drive died. Still bummed since this is like the most accurate one of Bernadette I've drawn and I wish I finished it //WEEPS

Bby, she is my bby…!!!