Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 6:51:19 AM)
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Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 6:51:57 AM)
((We starting out in here OOC?))
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 6:52:33 AM)
((Or want me to just start posting IC?))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 6:52:57 AM)
*The sun sinks behind the horizon and the sky loses all hint of colour, a star specked black curtain that protects you from Ra's wrath! Blood fills your body and stirs life into your corpse, pulling you back from the lands of the dead and into the world as Set has constructed it... New Orleans, the Whore on the river! She moans like a tart for you to partake of her. Tonight you have a mission...* (Go ahead and mix up both if you like :) Tell me what you're going to do... By doing it!)
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 6:55:33 AM)
*As the sun set Shariq awakens as always with a start, jerking as his chest rips open above his heart, beginning the night just as he has since his sacrifice to Tawaret all those years ago when the dagger was plunged into his living breast and his life was given over to her. He recieved so much more in return though. Godhood, immortality, power and secrets. With a groan of pleasure and pain he sat up in his bed, the wound closing as he healed most of it, leaving only a dark bruise behind.*
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 6:57:23 AM)
*Shariq got out of the large 4 poster bed in his master bedroom and went to his bathroom, rinsing off his face and looking at himself in the mirror. He then went back out to dress. Two of his Ushabti guards stood siently in the corners of the room as he does. Once dressed he goes out into the narrow hallway and makes his way to the next hallway and then up the stairs to the deck, breathing deeply, smelling the salty sea air.*
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 6:57:33 AM)
*The Blood! More burning through your system, knitting closed the wounds... Each night you awaken hungier then the common Cainites that surround you. You spend so much... But the Gods are provided for! The city is ripe with fresh victims, each willing to turn their neck to your teeth and become yours. If only there were more hours of darkness... Maybe one night there will be.*
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:00:31 AM)
*Shariq walks along the deck, fingertips brushing along the railing. The Astarte, named after a pagan goddess that was one of Sets wives. Soon Mark would arrive with the girls he would feed on tonight to start the day. Tyrone was near the top of the gangplank on guard. Tyrone suppressed a yawn as he bowed his head respectfully to his master.*
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:01:30 AM)
*Once Mark arrived with the girls and Shariq had fed in the comfort of his lounge, he was feeling ready to start the business of the night. Mark took the girls back to the club (though they went reluctantly, always hoping for more time with Shariq.*
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:02:45 AM)
*Mark did his best to look attentive... He was exhausted, but he was also a good solider, ever vigilant for his master. Tyrone also put effort into impressing you, standing at his best, despite his wearyness. Mark watched with open envy as the girls were left with you. How he longed for your embrace, even if it meant being fed from like common cattle... Just the time spent with you would be something!*
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:05:08 AM)
*Shariq checked his emails, hoping that perhaps one of his clanmates was able to put him in touch with someone who could help him past the newest roadblock on his path to more power. The secrets of the Ancients were hard to come by these nights. Often they were hidden beneath layers of meaningless ritual, tiny sparks of power among the concealing mundane. He knew he could unravel the secrets, if only he was pointed in the right direction. He just needed to know where to start.*
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:07:17 AM)
*Electronic mail, shot all over the world... Was it secure? The clan didn't count on it too much. There were offers of tutorship in exchange for help on other projects in the clans name, but they would require time out of town. As for books? Nobody was willing to send them over the great web, and prices for the originals was high! Some offered to exchange books for stolen Tremere texts, or near mythical knowladge... *
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:09:46 AM)
*Setites were good at hiding their secrets. The messages sent were only meant to be hints of what was available. He would have to follow up in person or through other more secure means to find out more.*
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:10:26 AM)
(Hidden messages, eh? How about an Intel + Subt roll? Diff 7? Let's see if your clan can offer hints.)
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:11:37 AM)
(05/23/11 11:11:16 Shariq Rashidi rolls 7 dice vs. diff of 7 to Intel + Subterfuge: 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 2, 10 : 2 successes)
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:13:03 AM)
*A few of them are able to offer subtle suggestions... Maybe Mortal cults and groups could be set on the path to obtaining these rites and rituals? Maybe they could even go about helping to construct and make them. With their naievte, money and ability to move during the day without raising suspicion, they could hunt down the texts if sufficently motivated*
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:15:59 AM)
*Not a bad idea. He would have to start his cult on that soon. They could especially look for older books and such.*
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:18:25 AM)
*What other options were there? With enough knowladge of the occult, other clans texts like the Giovanni, the Termere, the Tzimsece and a few rumoured Assamites would have knowladge that could be convereted...*
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:20:59 AM)
*Shariq wasn't ready to take on the Tremere yet, though if some chaos left their havens open to him he might take advantage... but that is a dangerous game to play. Tzimisce, there were none he knew of here. Assamites he wasn't going to mess with. Giovanni.... perhaps he could make deals with them... learn some of their necromatic secrets and then exchange them within his clan for some more enlightenment on his own path.*
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:21:55 AM)
*Many of the rituals of the great magics of the clan were... Alluring... Tricky. They started a person down the path of the Gods and lured them in. If a Giovanni could be convinced to start...*
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:26:08 AM)
*Perhaps he could even trade lesser secrets for the Necromacy.... Serpentis for example. It was less closely guarded than the gods magick. Though it was useful, it would not be /too/ dangerous in some Giovanni's hands.*
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:26:28 AM)
(:O You wouldn't!)
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:26:46 AM)
((Better than teaching them Setite Magick!!))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:26:48 AM)
(How could you even think such madness? You shall be FLENCED!)
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:27:20 AM)
(I dunno. I kinda got the impression they were pretty open about teaching that magic... Because it required rituals of Set worship and such and anyone who started it seemed to join the clan as a convert)
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:27:34 AM)
(There's talk of the Tremere banning it's study due to students leaving the clan)
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:27:39 AM)
((Really?))
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:27:51 AM)
((Is that your ruling on how you are running it then?))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:27:55 AM)
(I seem to remember... I can look it up later!)
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:28:05 AM)
(Well, there's no set rules on HOW it converted people....)
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:28:26 AM)
((Heheh... Set Rules...))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:28:30 AM)
(It just said that Tremere were warned off learning it because of conversions... Hang on, let me see...
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:30:28 AM)
((Hanging on))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:31:04 AM)
(Yeah, it's said that they banned it... Then there was a call to unban it... But that people who started to learn it again were considered untrustworthy and often shunned by the clan, and that others who learnt the path inevitably converted to Set Worship. It doesn't say WHY...)
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:31:43 AM)
((Interesting))
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:32:12 AM)
((Still... the paths I know are a bit powerful. If I was gonna teach someone else I'd wanna teach them less powerful paths than the ones I have so far.))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:32:13 AM)
(I dunno about make a rule for it. We might just make it a Role Playing thing. Unless they just brush it all aside, in which case we'll make them make increasing WP rolls ;) )
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:32:36 AM)
((Besides all the Tremere PCs here hate Setites.))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:33:01 AM)
(True, they are mighty. And who DOESN'T hate you guys? Just on instinct!... So rude and ignorant, those other clans! Either way...)
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:34:33 AM)
*Shariq called up one of the head members of his cult and told her to meet him at his club later. He would instruct her on what to look for to purchase, old scrolls and books, egyptian artwork, etc.*
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:34:57 AM)
(Shall we give her a name and jump to talking with her?)
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:35:07 AM)
((Sure. Um... ))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:35:20 AM)
((Are you picturing someone Egyptian?)
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:36:09 AM)
((Sure, she could be Egyptian.))
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:36:22 AM)
((Hafsa?))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:36:56 AM)
((And is she part of your "Herd"?))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:37:05 AM)
((Or is this something else you're thinking of?))
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:37:28 AM)
((Yes, My herd are multipurpose. They are members of my cult and several are employed in my businesses.))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:38:20 AM)
((Keep in mind that, as 'Herd' they typicaly aren't useful for other tasks... They are Allies or Infulences. This cult will tend to be more a hedonistic love fest then a clever group of converts and such))
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:38:54 AM)
((There's no "Cult" background though.))
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:39:06 AM)
((Herd is the only way to get large numbers of followers.))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:39:24 AM)
(No, but there is "Allies" "Retainers" and "Infulence". Is a cult following more what you wanted then a blood pool?)
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:39:50 AM)
(Your "infulence" could easily become a cult if you raised it... Occult Infulence 3 could be used to start your own cult, for example.)
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:40:07 AM)
((Ah... ok... interesting.))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:40:20 AM)
((I mean, don't get me wrong, just because you drink from them doens't mean they are morons!))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:40:46 AM)
((But they aren't well connected, likley to give up large sums of money or anything... At the moment they are in it for the neck sucking. ;) ))
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:41:01 AM)
((Well, right now they are going to be mostly a hedonistic lovefest... They are also servers in my club (not heavy mental capacity there) and like 4 of them are glorified custodians.))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:41:33 AM)
(Are they "Aware" of you? Know you're a Vampire... Or do you call yourself a God?... Or are you just their High Priest?)
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:41:44 AM)
((I am a god.))
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:42:03 AM)
((Then again, Shariq refers to vampires as gods and believes them to be such.))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:42:14 AM)
((Of corse you do! Because they ARE!))
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:42:20 AM)
((Lesser gods with weaknesses.... but gods nontheless.))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:42:55 AM)
(Do you still want to meet with her?)
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:43:39 AM)
((The herd has strict rules of secrecy and know enough not to cross Shariq. He'd have made examples of traitors in the past and would make use of AWE and such.))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:44:23 AM)
(Oh, no worries! You paid for them, they are yours through and through!)
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:44:39 AM)
((We can RP out him meeting her or just say he told her to have the others keep an eye out for the things he wants. He will be happy for any offerings they bring and will give his own gifts in return if they bring something that especially pleases him.*
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:46:42 AM)
((No worries. Let's roll.) *Hafsa has tell tale dark hair and slightly olive skin. She likley wasn't 100% Egyptian, but whatevery else her blood line had put into her, it hadn't spoilt her natural, exotic beauty. She was the kind of woman a man coverts easily, and many an envious glance is thrown your way when you meet with her in the club. None would dare meet your eye for long, thou... Even thou they couldn't put into words what you were, all knew you were a predator, and not to be messed with. Something deep inside them recoiled from the horror of your reality...*
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:48:48 AM)
*She stands by the table, her eyes filled with awe at your mere presence... Standing in the shadow of a God, she is struck dumb with pleasure. Always she carfuly tended the girls for you, and she knew the pangs of envy when you took another, but so rare and magnificent was the promise of your presence... So brilliant the darkness you blessed her with... So magical your Kiss, that for now her eyes filled with damp tears that she might be your chosen for the night.*
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:50:05 AM)
*He smiles and kisses her cheek when they meet, then leads her back to his office* How have you been Hafsa? *She was one of his more devout followers, those he trusted most. She didn't have any particular skills outside of the bedroom, but she had a deep dark streak and lust for power. No act was below her, however depraved, if he only asked it was done.*
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:52:44 AM)
*Once the office door was closed, your casual words bring her to her knees. She falls before you and lowers her head to the floor, whispering the words the Ushabit are built to say.* وأنا هنا عندما يدعو أنت *She whispers the words, the traditional greeting for her owner "I am here when thou callest".*
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:52:56 AM)
وأنا هنا عندما يدعو أنت
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:53:11 AM)
(whoopse, stupid cut and paste!)
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:54:50 AM)
*Instead of going to sit at his desk he sat on the black leather sofa in his office.* I have a special task for you my dear.
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:56:39 AM)
You need only tell me, my Lord. I am yours. *She doesn't raise herself from her position on the floor, bowed before you still... Thou you can see her sneaking looks at you. Her body is slender and serpentine and her tramp stamp is your name in Arabic, entwined with a serpent, just seen above the rim of her pants*
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:57:48 AM)
*Pats his lap* Come up here my pet and I will tell you what I wish.
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 7:58:15 AM)
((Best ST Ever! *Chuckles* I love my cult!))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 7:59:49 AM)
(LOL) *She dares a look up when you pat your lap... Her pleasure is palpable! Moving to her feet she closes the distance to you in quick steps, laying herself in your lap like a cat might, her hands moving across your shoulders, tilting her neck alluringly, but subtley, hinting at her desire.* Yes, my Lord? I am all yours...
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 8:05:18 AM)
*Chuckles and gives her neck a light kiss* Patience... listen first to what I require of you. I want you to carry my message to the others. I require offerings. Old manuscripts and scrolls from ancient Egypt, artwork and crafted items. Even if they are copies and replicas, as long as they are acurrate to the originals I will be pleased. They should contain scripture, prayers to the great Set or his daughter Tawaret, for as you know they are ones who came before me. If you or the others can bring me these things, I will be pleased and may reward you greatly. *He nips lightly at her neck, teasingly*
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 8:07:21 AM)
*Her entier frame shudders at the nip, her hands clingging to you* Yes, my Lord! Yes! Gladly!... But, forgive me great one, we are not rich. Would it insult my Lord to steal these items if we must?
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 8:09:22 AM)
If you must... but remember my tenants. Subtlty is paramount. If you or others are caught I will be most displeased. *His tone getting icy at the end.*
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 8:11:03 AM)
*There is fear in her voice when she speaks again* It shall be as you wish!... I mean... I will do it, verily I am here when thou callest! *Recalling the offical words of the Ushabit.* I will see that the others know. We'll bring everything we can.
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 8:12:48 AM)
Good. *He smiles and kisses her neck again, hand running up her front between her breasts as he sinks his fangs into her, only taking a taste, but making it last oooooh so long.*
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 8:13:45 AM)
(okay, 9:45. I gotta eat this food and get some sleep. Be well, brother. Don't expect fast results, but they will do their best!)
Shariq Rashidi (May 23, 2011 8:15:00 AM)
((It's cool! Thanks a lot for the scene!))
Nasty Wet SEt (May 23, 2011 8:15:06 AM)
(9pleasure!)
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