#anastasia della giordano

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HOUSE OF THE DRAGON

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MISSING YOU

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TWENTYFIVE MORE DEAD THAN ALIVE

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If I go will you follow Me trough the cracks and hollows And I would be your Cain If you would be here now

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Character - Hometown / Anastasia della Giordano - Florence, Italy

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☥ Giovanni Chronicles Session 1 ☥

Player characters:

Anastasia della Giodano (Lia/Me)

Vasco Gruber (David)

Francesco di Bellini (Gary)

Tarik Awad (Strohhalm)

Autumn 1444

Anastasia:

Anastasia della Giordano, a young noblewoman studying medicine in Salerno, finds herself in an unusual situation. Knights from Venice arrive, and one among them—a mysterious man named Voivode Lothar von Staplach—takes an unsettling interest in her. He remarks on her scent in a peculiar way. Soon after, Anastasia receives a letter bearing a "G," the mark of the Giovanni family, an illustrious house of aristocrats and merchants. The sender, Count Glaudio de Giovanni, appears to have plans for her. As her twin brother bids her farewell, Anastasia prepares for her journey to Florence, convinced that the road ahead will be but a trivial challenge.

Vasco

Vasco Gruber, a humble shepherd from the northern Italian town of Brunneck, knows little of the wider world. Accompanied by his loyal dog, Ruben, he leads a simple life tending his flock. When a group of knights passes through his village, an elder among them captures Vasco's attention with a proposition. "You could be suitable," the knight declares. "Count de Giovanni wishes to hear the voices of the working class, their dreams for a better future. He has instructed me to find someone like you. You are invited to a grand gathering, where you can speak for your village." Despite Ruben's unease around the knight, Vasco's curiosity wins out. As he prepares to leave, he notices Marianna, the daughter of a fellow livestock farmer, gazing at him from the carriage window. Encouraged by his parents and trailed faithfully by Ruben, Vasco sets off on this unexpected journey.

A Fateful Meeting at the Inn

The story brings our cast together at a lively inn.

Tarik Awad, a seasoned traveler on horseback, notices an unfamiliar carriage in the stables. Its crimson curtains and ornate design hint at origins far from Italy, perhaps the Orient. Nearby, an Arab man sharpens his blade, the metallic clinks filling the air. Tarik strikes up a conversation, noting the man speaks in a Mediterranean trade dialect rather than Italian.

Francesco di Bellini, a young aristocrat seeking only the finest accommodations, arrives next. He demands the best room while observing the other guests. A young maid cleans the floor, while an older woman sits in a shadowy corner. From an adjoining room, muffled voices suggest other visitors are already present.

Anastasia's carriage pulls up shortly after, accompanied by her loyal servant. As she enters the inn, Tarik greets her warmly. She checks the pulse of the gathered companions, her clinical demeanor sparking questions about her hidden past.

Vasco soon arrives with Marianna in tow. She talks fondly of another farmer's son, leaving Vasco a touch crestfallen. His simple attire—a linen shirt and goatskin boots—draws polite attention. Ruben eagerly approaches Francesco and Anastasia, earning their affections. Tarik, ever the gracious host, invites Vasco to join the table.

The Monk's Warning

The creepy Voivode Lothar von Staplach reappears, his arrival bringing unease. Ruben growls and barks at the old woman in the corner, who mutters cryptically in response. Tension rises when a monk bursts into the inn. "Hear me!" he cries. "Brother Clemens warns you—do not travel to the cursed place you seek! The Count is in league with the Devil himself!" The guards escort him out, but not before he delivers a dire warning: "People vanish. Demons drink the blood of mortals. If you go, you are doomed. Tarik steps in to calm the commotion, his instincts alert to the truth in the monk's words.

Arrival at the Giovanni Estate

After a hearty breakfast of bread, cheese, and sausage, the group sets off. Tarik insists on riding his mare, while the others travel in a carriage. Their destination: a grand estate, long and imposing, with a sharp, peaked roof and a sprawling garden. The main house is flanked by stables, where Tarik tends to his steed upon arrival. Inside, the lavish interior boasts a massive chandelier and attentive servants. On their way inside Francesco gallantly drapes his coat over Anastasia's head to shield her from the elements. The air is thick with both wealth and unease as Count Claudio de Giovanni himself steps forth to welcome his guests. "Welcome to my humble abode," he proclaims. "Tonight, we shall feast together and celebrate. Until then, please, acquaint yourselves with my esteemed companions." The illustrious guest list includes:

Countess Jadviga Almanova

Lord Casmir

Voivode Mieczyslav

Prince Bajazet Al Nazir

Count Leopold Valdemar

Lady Dimitra

The evening begins with a stew that draws complaints from Francesco, who proceeds to tutor the group on proper table etiquette. Vasco earns a compliment from Anastasia for his loyal dog, Ruben, while she shares her medical writings with Francesco, sparking a conversation about their shared interests. As night falls, the group prepares for the mysterious events that lie ahead in the enigmatic Giovanni estate, a place where secrets lurk in every shadow, and danger seems ever-present.

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I know you can not see it It’s in my eyes alone And we’re forever Darkness, darkness, flesh and bone - Roadkill, Silent Runners

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Happy Year Of The Rabbit ♡

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Higher force of perception Nothing, that's the ideal Gentle hand of confusion Lead me back to myself - Saturnine & Iron Jaw, All Them Witches

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I feel you Your sun it shines I feel you Within my mind - I Feel You, Depeche Mode

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Anastasia della Giordano (21). Grew up as the only daughter of an influential patrician family in Florenz and wasn't necessarily thrilled to be married off in the future. But fate was kind to her as death befell her.

Giovanni Chronicles I: The Last Supper

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И способен дотянуться до звёзд, Не считая, что это сон. И упасть, опаленным звездой По имени Солнце… - Звезда По Имени Солнце, Кино

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OC Closet: Going Out Dancing

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Anastasia della Giordano