Montgomery, Alabama: June 8, 2013

Montgomery, Alabama: June 8, 2013

On the southern charm of Montgomery:

A few weeks ago I had the privilege of visiting the court of Montgomery.  My first impression?  They are exceptionally polite.  The Dignified Prince Mallory Moore is a delightful southern darling.  In another word, sweet.  She greeted each of the visitors personally and welcomed us to enjoy the hospitality of her city.

On the former seneschal and how he came to be such:

The seneschal, former in this case, made a bit of a stir.  He too made sure to greet all of the new faces.  He also asked each of us if we stood as members of the Ivory Tower.  This was despite having been just acknowledged by the Prince.  Needless to say, we were a bit put off by his line of questioning.

One might wonder if this action had any direct correlation to his removal from the position.  Certainly, by the end of the night a new seneschal had been installed.

On those who found themselves elevated:

It was nice to see Harpy Benedict in his natural setting.  He has been most gracious in all the help he has given Atlanta.  Elder Roane did not wish to see this go unmarked and has recognized in him a most Discerning nature.

For their efforts in aiding the court of Montgomery Prince Mallory has named Richard of Avery Stalwart and Elder Roane as Steadfast.  

I can only hope that the bond between these two cities continues to grow.  The strength of the Camarilla would greatly benefit.

On something that is beginning to sound too familiar:

It seems that Montgomery is plagued by the same rogue kindred as Atlanta.  A newly embraced childe was found with no knowledge of his clan or the camarilla—or even what those two words meant.

Sound familiar?

He seemed to be in a much more lucid state then Atlanta’s unfortunate, and had apparently managed to survive several months on his own.  Quite impressive, if you ask me.

Still, it would appear that we have a serial embracer on our hands.  Is that even a real thing? 

Once again, it was the Brujah who stepped in to see to the care and teaching of this wayward childe.  I have a feeling that they will have an easier time with this one.

Final notes:

Montgomery’s resident Setite got into a debate with several Toreador ladies.  There was no contest.  I quite admired how Lady Bianca dismantled him.  His singular wit was no match for her boundless intelligence.

It was sad, really, like watching a pack of lionesses take down a baby gazelle.  

Harpy Benedict has been tasked with composing an ode to Elder Zylka.  It is to be presented at the next gathering, July 13^th.

Don’t worry, dear readers, I’ll be there to hear it.

Bisou, bisou,

Desi

Elevation in Standing

Elder Roane of clan Brujah would like it to be known that Prince Nicola Adorno of Atlanta is to be Respected.

I have nothing but respect for our beloved Prince.  It is well deserved. 

Bisou, bisou

Desi

Atlanta, Georgia: June 1, 2013

Atlanta, Georgia: June 1, 2013

On southern climate and what makes it so terrible:

Don’t you just love summertime in the south?  A place where heat and humidity collaborate to leave everything in a perpetual state of damp.  It is quite awful!  

Perhaps that is why I find Richard of Avery’s choice in clothing so perplexing.  I can only imagine that velvet-like material clinging to the skin like a wetsuit!  It must be miserably uncomfortable.

Luckily, the Winward Lake House was a lovely refuge from all the dreadful mugginess.  It was exquisitely furnished and the décor was divine—the perfect setting for a celebration of our hard won peace.  Certainly, the taste of Adalina Durante has never been in question, but she chose well for the nights festivities.

On the matter of the King and the trouble it caused:

The taste of the Nosferatu, on the other hand, might be in question.  Part way through the night they discovered a rather garish Elvis statue that the seneschal had spirited away.  No offense to the King, but it clashed quite terribly with the otherwise elegant and classy style of the house.  In an effort to pull a childish prank they hid the figure so that it would reappear in the middle of the gathering.

I don’t know that anyone would have really noticed if it weren’t for Seneschal Durante’s reaction. 

Her upset was so great that one might begin to suspect some personal history between she and the King!  

I have to admit it was tacky and sloppily done—a skilled prankster would never have been caught—but I don’t think anyone expected to get so much of a rise out of the seneschal.  

The pressure of hosting can be quite stressful!

If only the Nosferatu had let matters be.  

The whole situation would hardly be noteworthy, but there was to be a finale to their little stunt.  It came in the form of a giant velvet likeness of Elvis which appeared in the main hall.  Their flagrant disregard for the seneschal’s obvious distress is a clear example of taking things too far. One might mistake the harmless attempt at humor for something more malicious.

Tsk, tsk.

Personal pleasure should never be at the expense of a court officer.

On the abandoned child and what happened to her:

There were a few new faces that evening, but the one that had everyone’s attention was a lone little Caitiff.  This unfortunate soul has found herself at the wrong end of a bite and drop!  She was left to wander the streets with no knowledge of what she was or how she had gotten there.  It became readily apparent that her mind had been tampered with, and it has left her in a fragile state.

Ultimately, the Brujah stepped up to the plate to take her under their wing.  It was with them she seemed to have the most in common.  I just hope that the traumatic events have not permanently scarred her, and that with their guidance she can come to accept the reality of her situation.

Final Notes:

We have a delightful new word to add to our vocabulary thanks to Gretta Zylka, one of our illustrious visitors from Montgomery.  A Toreadorable is a group of young Toreador gathered together.  Isn’t it brilliant?

Speaking of the Toreador, they presented Prince Adorno with a most lovely bit of jewelry to mark the occasion.  The craftsmanship was absolutely superb.  I might just have to commission a piece for myself!

And finally, Veronica Lang would like it to be known that Orenna of the Rose is Beloved in her eyes and Imogen is to be Respected.  

Until next time, dear readers.

Bisou, bisou

Desi