Atlanta, Georgia: July 6, 2013

Atlanta, Georgia: July 6, 2013

On the overwhelming success of the night’s gathering:

We have all attended our fair share of grand soirees and fabulous parties.  I have lost track of how many of them were organized and hosted by the Rose.  Certainly, clan Nosferatu is not the first to come to mind when it comes to event planning, but after this month’s gathering maybe they should! 

I admit that I had my doubts, especially as the guests were guided through the twisting turns of Atlanta’s underground.  We were warned not to wander off, as the tunnels surrounding us were confusing enough to be the Minotaur’s maze!  

The space itself could only be described as hobo-chic.  The tables were all decorated with a random assortment of lost and forgotten items.  The unique arrangement was the result of a collaboration between the Nosferatu and the Toreador.  The outcome was a theme-appropriate, yet charming display!

Primogen Poppy and the rest of the clan should be applauded for the success of their shindig.  Not only did it seem that all of Atlanta turned out for the night, but we were host to several visitors as well!  Perhaps they came to witness the novelty of it, but that was not the reason they stayed.   

On our exalted (and not so exalted) guests:

Both Prince Gabriel Tavaasche of Baton Rouge and Prince Napoleon Lopez of New Orleans were in attendance!  Elder Benjamin Sharp of Lake Charles also came in from Louisiana for a visit, but they wouldn’t be the farthest travelers.  We were also pleased to welcome Elder Althea Bell-Hammon and Carolyn Butcher from Pheonix, Arizona.  A couple of Tremere even traveled all the way from San Francisco.  What a turn out!  

With so many respected members of the Ivory Tower in attendance, I was a little surprised to see how comfortable some of the Independents were.  Rather than slinking off into corners where you might expect them, they paraded around openly in a meretricious display.  Perhaps, the more appropriate behavior expressed by those privileged to live within the city will rub off.  One can only hope.

On the unexpected turn of events:

It seems that large gatherings and unexpected trouble go hand in hand; enough so that I might be pressed to call it a trend.  Unfortunately, this evening would be no exception.  Shortly after the night’s start word reached us that the Sabbat was attacking Sub Rosa, one of Atlanta’s Elysiums!  

The Stalwart Keeper, Mr. Richard of Avery, wasted no time in seeing to the matter.  Once the threat had been fully assessed the Sheriff and his deputies—as well as several volunteers—set out to neutralize and contain the problem as best they could.  Despite the circumstances, it was impressive to see all those willing to step forward to defend the Ivory Tower from the incursion. 

On those who showed exceptional service:

Several individuals rose above the challenge triumphant.

For his efforts that evening Elder Roane, Primogen of clan Brujah, wishes it to be known that Elder Hawthorne is Influential.

Elder Hawthorne wishes it to be known that Mr. Fletcher of clan Tremere has shown to be Committed.

Prince Nicola Adorno has raised Elijah Frost, Sheriff of Gainsville, up for his Resourceful actions that evening and Tobias Sinclair has been raised as Insightful.

On the unusual downfall of Veronica Lang, former Toreador Primogen:

Sadly, the conflict would not be without its toll.  Throughout the course of the night the continually erratic behavior of Veronica Lang became increasingly suspicious.  Concerned that perhaps she had been compromised over the course of the investigation, she was taken aside for evaluation.  It didn’t take long to discover the dark secret that perhaps had fueled her strange performance.  

Imagine the shock we felt upon learning that Ms. Lang had been embraced among the ranks of the enemy!

She is currently being held for further questioning.

In the meantime clan Toreador acted quickly to fill the void left by Ms. Lang who, obviously, was forcibly resigned from her position as Primogen.

I am delighted to announce that Mr. Horatio Greenwood has been named as the new Toreador Primogen!  I look forward to seeing great things from him.

Final notes:

I’d like to congratulate Mr. Hastings on the success of his play.  I believe his true love is the stage, but he has graciously forsaken that life in respect for the masquerade.  I won’t say that it was a good thing, but there is at least a silver lining.  There is no doubt that he has considerable talent as a playwright.  If you haven’t seen it yet, then I suggest you do before it’s too late!  It’s getting rave reviews, and I even hear that there is hope for it to begin touring in the near future!

Ms. Luna deCoeur made quite the impression.  Elder Sharp couldn’t stop going on about what a wonderful hostess she was!  

Maybe we should let the Nosferatu host more often?  

I just hope that next month won’t be nearly as exciting. 

Bisou, bisou

Desi