1401 CE

Enki seems quiet for a moment before he speaks.

"Unfortunately as Kristophe said we are ill equip to deal with whatever horrors lurk below. I mean outside of Kristophe we don't have anyone with the proper skill set to deal with spirits."

Kristophe enters the Elysium, having changed clothes from the foray into the sewers. He looks about at those gathered then smiles.

"It seems my burning ears were not mistaken, much is being said of what I have revealed of the depths below us. Tis true that the spirit I saw there did not make any attempt at us, though we Isaac you are correct that we did not press on which may have roused it to anger. I did not have enough of a chance to truly gauge it however, as the abilities of spirits vary and grow as they age, quite similar to us in fact."

Kristophe moves and takes a seat, relaxing for a moment before continuing, "I repeat again my warning. An old enough spirit has power that could rival many a kindred, especially if it need not manifest to use such. I know not what exactly lies beneath, though places where the veil is thin are rare but not uncommon. I have some ability to allow others to interact with such spirits, though it allows the same in reverse, any that are there may fully interact with you."

"While I have had some experience with various spirits, they, like the lupines we dealt with before, are as individual as any mortal. Most retain some semblance of whatever personality they held in life, though they become more focused on specific things and places. I know many in my clan deal with spirits regularly, though often through both coercion, force, or persuasion as needed. Some are quite willing to speak with us, as not all are able to manifest in this world and find it a change of pace or an opportunity to further their own goals. While others are more angry at the intrusion, or wary of what we could do to them. As for whatever resides down there, I cannot say with any certainty."

Auzilie emerges from her study. She seems lost in thought. She makes her way to one of the shelves and picks up a book. She looks it over mindlessly than looks around at the available seating. Choosing a seat by the fire, she sits gracefully and begins to flip through the pages. She doesn't raise her gaze to address anyone specific in the room,

"We shall have a soiree. I feel that I have been absent in my duties as your Prince and that shall be rectified." She continues flipping through the pages, "This will take place within a fortnight."

She puts down the book and stares into the fire, "Thorston, you will make the arrangements. Nothing but the best. I expect everyone of this court to be present. That isn't a request. Attendance is mandatory." She pauses. She looks up and scans the room, taking in those in attendance, "I can trust this message will be delivered to those not currently in attendance?"

The Prince becomes impatient, tapping her fingers on the book in her hand, "Thorston, I want a list of everyone that is currently present. Read it off to me"

Torston looks up from his book "I believe that would be Ilza, Enki, Kristophe, Gwynne and the Ghoul Lukas dear Prince. Is there something I can do for you?"

"Ilza, Enki, Kristophe, Gwynne and whoever the Ghoul represents, are responsible for the attendance of the kindred of this court for the gathering to be held in a fortnight. Should any of you fail. You all fail and there will be repercussions." She stands from her seat and lays the book on the chair. Walking back to her study she speaks over her shoulder, "That is all."

***Lukas waits for the Prince to exit, clearly agitated. The second her door closes he runs out of the room.***

Enki stands up from his chair and heads for the door "You all herd her we have a task from our Prince" He stops and looks at the keeper. "Advise the Prince that the task shall be completed. Thank You."

Enki heads to the door and leaves with his guard

**Finn passes Enki and Gwynne on their way out**

"Lukas says there is a task set forth by the Prince. Thorston, would you kindly fill me in?"

The Keeper looks at Finn "Yes, the prince has tasked you along with a few others to gather all the cities Cainites in a fortnight for a mandatory gathering. Yourself along with Gwynee, Enki and Ilza and Kristophe are responsible for making sure everyone attends."

*Henry enters in his usual brown robe and red gloves*

"Hello Keeper Torston. I suppose I have some work to do now yes?"

Torston nods "I congratulate you on your new position, furthermore I owe the following members of this court trivial boons Finn, Ilza, Issac,Enki, Gwynne, Karim, Abdul, Duccio and Henry. I give you the floor so that you may speak to the court."

Torston stands back