Nonclave 2025 - October 24-26, 2025
It is my sad duty to share with you a Truth.
Should you be receiving these words, then know that I wish that I could bring you comforting Lies and the milk of poppy to dull the pain; to allow Lethe to drown you in forgetfulness -- but that I may not do.
You, Kindred, know the Truth. You are doomed never to know the caress of sunlight upon your skin, but only to know its fire. My brethren, your nights shall be filled with struggle, war and heartache as Time passes you by, while the world around you crumbles. Know that should all your foes be defeated, there is still one, one that sits within your still heart, that shall attempt eternally to tear you down, to fill your nights with sorrow and your life with nothing but blood.
Yes, I say life -- for while your body is quiet, your mind and your heart may not be.
While I speak these words; these Truths as I know them, I also know that Truth can be a weight or a release. There are those who knows these Truths; know the burdens we bear as part of our existence, but still step forward to face that which comes.
Defiant to these -- these base Truths which may not be, nor should be, undone.
The Marble Court and the Old Dominion stand Defiant against these Truths that we hold to be self-evident.
Defiant to the Darkness within, we embrace Humanitas; we offer it succor and feed it sweet truths of Beauty and Marvel. Seneschal Landrake recognizes this fight and stands with all her strength -- her strength of beauty; her strength of wisdom; her strength of joy. Will you join her in recognizing that which allows us to stand Defiant against the Beast?
Defiant to the Darkness without, we stand together and offer aid. Many are the Enemies, but many are allied in this fight. Sheriff Holmes faces outward -- learning, watching and welcoming those allies who would turn away the encroaching forces. Through cunning, speed and strength the oncoming hordes that move in thunder and in shadow shall be turned aside. Will you join her in supporting that which allows us to stand Defiant against the Enemy?
Defiant to the Darkness of the world, we embrace Order, Law, and the Traditions. Prince Datillo and Prince Roman stand as bastions in the sea of chaos, to welcome those from near and far who aspire to share in the bounty of Order. Will you come and support them with the strength of the whole that dwarfs its parts?
-Tommy McGrath
Harpy to the Marble Court
OOC : Academics, Camarilla Lore, Etiquette, Politics, maybe more abilities...