[Vienna, March 23rd, 1262, 11:00 PM] [It has been one night since you arrived in Vienna. You are still staying in Ceoris: the main Tremere chantry. As Ian and Eliana are both Tremeres they have been given slightly better lodgings closer to the library and in more spacious rooms. You are only scheduled to be here for a few more days before departing for Lord Jurgen's court, so it would be wise to make the most of your time.] [Begin!] Whistles tunelessly.... 06* Ian wanders around the Chantry looking for Eliana 06* Eliana is making the most of her time by spending said time in the library conducting research. She's commandeered a table of her own and has a stack of books next to her, along with a few scrolls laid out. 06* Ian heads for the Library. "Of course.... she must be researching" 06* Eliana looks up from her book when Ian approaches. "Ian Hargrave. Good evening." Bowing as he enters, "Good evening, mistress. I hope it finds you well" 06* Eliana smiles slightly. "Well enough. How has the cant been progressing?" 06* Ian *waggles* his hands.... Oh...not bad So... what shall we tackle this evening? 01 Hm. Well, I was conducting some personal research - but I did mean to speak with you. Our elder was very eager to invite you into this Order of the Black Rose, but do you feel comfortable being so involved? Perhaps you could tell me a bit more about the order. Are you a member? 01 Unfortunately. That's the reason we're here instead of marching with the rest to the Vatican, isn't it; the Masquerade wants us to hunt down this Fang, and Mithras decided his new order was perfect for the job. 01 But no - I did not know the Order was being formed until it happened. Ah yes... the fang. Any luck? 06* Eliana frowns at the books. "Some." 01 The Count apparently had the weapon for at least a thousand years, though there are no records of him actually *using* it. Well.. I was reading until my eyes bled... no real clues for me 06* Eliana snorts. "Exactly." 01 Perhaps we can find more information upon reaching Hungary. I hate to show up unprepared.... things get all firey and stakey 01 I like to be the one providing the fire, at least. well... I'll just move things around and make them go INTO the fire 01 Hm, Movement of the Mind? I'd been considering attempting that path, but I haven't gotten around to it. well.. I'm not a master of it, but I know a thing or two 01 More than I do, doubtless. 06* Eliana sweeps her hand towards the scrolls and books. "I was reading about the Path of Conjuration." Oh... well now.. I've heard a little but not studied much. 01 You *practice* the path, however. Conjuration? Me? No. But if you want plants to grow, I've got it covered 06* Eliana shakes her head. "Movement." ah yes.. Movement. I think... I would like to learn how to (dominate 3).... 01 Useful. I am trying to perfect that, myself. But with everything that's been happening... I have not had the time. ah well.. perhaps we can find a few moments to practice...never know when it might come in handy 06* Eliana nods. "Particularly now," she says, looking back at the scroll she was reading before. well... perhaps I should go find something to study then... if we're not going to find the fang now... 06* Eliana shakes her head. "Months, likely." 01 We need to get to Hungary, then wait for the seasons to change. Short nights in the summer aren't conducive to travel in enemy territory. well.. perhaps I'll read enough to get started then maybe I can practice on the way or something. 01 And the cant - let me know when you're ready to practice. well... I don't want to disturb your studies... 06* Eliana just looks at Ian flatly for a moment. "When you're ready," she repeats. 06* Ian scans the library shelves... looking for something that might give him insight into the further mysteries of Domination [There are several tomes and scrolls detailing more advanced Domination techniques. One of the librarian ghouls is happy to help and brings over several of the more obvious tomes, including a tome which details the disciplines that the Tremere have been perfecting over time aside from Thaumaturgy. It discusses, in a broad sense, the use of Domination and Auspex and how higher levels of mastery manifest themselves.] 06* Ian steeples his hands. "Excellent"... and proceeds to bury himself in learning 01 [End!]