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A four hour Vampire the Masquerade Fall of London session live from Geeky Teas. Spork, Zander, Sam, Cody, and I fight militia in the Shard in London. Queen Anne abandons us. The party is badly beaten during the combat.

Characters

David Whipple (David) – a Nosferatu who seeks Golconda
Henrique Penn (Cody) – a Ventrue who seeks to become Justicar
Hugo Dolman (Sam) – a Caitiff who seeks to convert all to the embrace
Threads (Spork) – a Malkavian seeking perfect resonance
William Elden (Zander) – a Tzimisce who seeks to acquire occult knowledge

Recap

We have the Cap, Goblet, and Ring
We have address for Seal drop
We know who has the Dagger.

Valerius died

1. Fang retrieved from the corpse
2. Signet ring recovered
3. Ghouls were deep washed to kill Valerius if he leaves London
4. Ghoul – women sent to clean out safe houses and lay low
5. Ghoul – man (Jack) crazy & left in him in Threads lab

Party

1. The Shard Elevator – 77 seconds for 66 floors
2. Got Gwenthelen in
3. Meet with Queen Anne & gave her fang. She gave address for Seal.
4. Meal – Malkavian needs old time religion – Mithras.
5. Cosmeres were around
6. Nichols (David’s sire) no invitation to the underworld of Richard De Worde.
7. Cassidy – Henrique’s ex was avoiding him
8. Juliet Par – Malkavian Jesticar was causing issues.
9. Three helicopters approach with militia
10. Queen Anne escapes through a hidden door to the basement garage.
11. Militia attacks!

Fight

1. Chase Anne into small elevator
2. Battle militia
3. See video

Plot Overview

The “Welcome to London” introduction in Fall of London sets the stage for the chronicle. It provides:

• Historical Context: Explains London’s significance in Kindred society and its connection to Mithras, the ancient vampire who once ruled Britain.
• Current Situation: Describes the tense atmosphere in 2012 as the Second Inquisition prepares Operation Antigen, a devastating strike against vampires.
• Tone and Themes: Emphasizes paranoia, secrecy, and survival in a city on the brink of collapse.
• Player Guidance: Outlines how the chronicle works, introduces the Cult of Mithras, and explains why the player characters awaken from torpor with fragmented memories.
• Story Hooks: Suggests ways to integrate the characters into the unfolding chaos and hints at the relic-hunting mission that drives the plot.

NPC

• Mithras – The ancient Methuselah and former ruler of Britain, whose cult drives the main plot.
• Montgomery Coven – A prominent figure in London’s Kindred society.
• Anne Bowesley – A Ventrue elder and influential power broker in the city.
• Lord Camden – Another notable elder with ties to London’s vampiric politics.
• Gwenllian Arwyn – A character tied to the city’s historical and mystical elements.
• Valerius – A name associated with the Cult of Mithras and its secrets.
• Sri Sansa – A mysterious figure with influence in occult circles.
• Richard de Worde – A character linked to the city’s intrigue and information networks.
• Darius Shirazi – A key NPC involved in the unfolding crisis.
• Madame Rosna – A figure connected to prophecy and supernatural insight.

13 year old
Angry did not carry solution
an old wound
Business snarkyness
Chorizo
Codependent snarkyness
Dana point
Diplomat
Fear of activation
Grateful is deeper
Grateful & Thankful
Her first
His brother watched
Hit & Run drunk driver
I have splunk
Imagined adversity
Iron shield for hunt
Kevin Story – Business owner locked out, middle of your guy thing, poor help desk bring the police
Lamb & beef meatballs
Mary Tyler Moore
Milwaukee gift box
Nuremberg
Phishing award
Pickup
Pre constructed resentment
Psychosis
Reckless driver
Reds is a long movie
Relentless foreword progress
Ridiculous
Ryobi products
Sanction to have accounts
Sarcastic snarkyness
Send four propellers
Snarkiness
The alcoholic is a sick person
Visor light came on
Wait

Page 1
DUI SUNDAY
MURDER TUESDAY:
SO IMPRESSING.
REF:1

• C. Hoover 120.
• R.F.R? LUNCH WHILE
• KEVIN. STUZY. – BUSINESS! GONEZ
  Y. COOKIES OUT. HANDBAG OF
  YOUR GUY. THING. FROM HER
  DESK. BRING THE PRICE
• SAN CTUM TO HAVE ACCOUNT.
• PHI SHING AN APP
• IR ON SHIELD. FOXHUNT
• M.I.C.O WRACKER – BRETT BON
• R1V.R1 PRODUCTS.. WAIT
  FORMS. 4 PRE-RELEASES

Page 2

• GRATEFUL+ THANKFUL
• RICKET
• GRATEFUL IS DEEPER.
• BUY CUMART
  BOUNT.
• COWARD + BREFF WHAT BALLS
• JELLY. FIRST IS YEAH OLD
  RANA POINT WHATCARED.
• HIS BROTHER
• BRECKER PRIVEL. PRIVEL.
• HIT + RUN STEPS. PRIVEL.
• THE ALCOHOLIC IS A SICK
  PERSON.
• ANDREY DID NOT CAREY SOLUTION.
• ANDREY TYLER MOORE.
• I HAVE SPUNK.
• YISING. NIGHT CARE ON.
  ST MARIE NESS.
• PSYCHOSIS.
• CO DEPENDANT SNAKE MESS
• PSYCHIATRIC SNAKE MESS.
• BUYING
• PRE. UNSTATED RESTAURANT
• WHATWHAT. ANXIETY.
• EGGMAN OF. VICTIM AN
  GOOD WOMAN.
• REFINED + CLASS.
• MY REYN BRIDGE.
• PRE-MOTHER FOTWARD DWARF
  LOTC1170T
• U PITCH MANHUNTED. HUNTER
• EAT. HASH BROWN EGG + CHEESE
  CHEESE BREAD THAT’S MY
  LUNCH

(Highlighted in yellow: F12065 and LOTC1170T)

The Page of Cups is a daydreamer, someone with his mind in another place, who finds it hard to concentrate on tasks. He has incredible creative ability and likes to tell stories. However, this can cause trouble as he may let his creative energies take over, although his tact prevents him from talking himself into disaster. He believes there are mythical people and beasts under the bed, and as a result, may not always be taken seriously.

Exceptionally kind and sweet, the Page of Cups will bring you sweet-smelling flowers, make you a card, and think of you a while composing a tune. He’ll take in stray cats or sick birds, and grieve over the death of his goldfish. He is highly sensitive and you have to be very clear with him to avoid misunderstandings. In general, this card often refers to a message of the heart or a family matter. It suggests romance in its early stages, sometimes infatuation.

The Page of Cups, if it refers to you in your spread, suggests an introspective nature, a daydreamer, inclined towards art and possessing sensitivity and a kind heart. You may let credit you deserve pass you by out of shyness. The card may also be indicative of a messenger: someone, likely overlooked, in your own life who is in a position to aid you in pursuit of a specific goal. Although somewhat dependent on its position in your spread, the Page is generally the bearer of good news. It can also represent synchronicity (meaningful coincidences), so be on the lookout.

乾
Hexagram 1: CH’IEN

THE CREATIVE

If you are alert to the Creative,
you will meet with good fortune now.

This hexagram signals a time when the fundamental creative power of the universe is available to you. An unrestricted outpouring of benevolent energy from the heavens makes possible profound progress for those who are conscientiously following proper principles.

Frantic activity is not in order. Your responsibility instead is to be open and receptive to the Higher Power, allowing it to guide your actions. By allowing inferior thoughts and habits to pass away, you make room for an expansion of your superior qualities, which leads inevitably to good fortune. In your conduct with others, embody tolerance, reticence, and gentleness. Strive to meet others halfway in every situation. To overextend yourself, or require that of another, is to create an undesirable imbalance.

Your attitude toward the Sage is most important. Alertness and receptiveness are paramount. To receive the powerful assistance of the Creative, remain humble, patient, accepting, and responsive. Careful attention to truth brings vast rewards at this time.

FIRST LINE

Darkness still. Do not act prematurely. The light of the Creative has yet to emerge. Remain patient until the time is clearly ripe.

SECOND LINE

The light begins to emerge. Resist the compulsions of the ego to influence others and gain recognition. Modesty furthers.

THIRD LINE

Your inner power makes influence possible. There is danger in ambition and agenda-making. The truly beneficial influence is that which flows naturally from your attention to what is correct.

FOURTH LINE

A place of transition. There is the possibility of progress in many directions. Let go of preconceived notions about your proper path. You succeed by allowing the Creative to guide you.

FIFTH LINE

Your attention to proper principles has fostered an emergence of the Creative. Influence occurs without any conscious intervention on your part.

SIXTH LINE

Arrogance in ambition or conduct brings danger, downfall, and isolation. Remain quietly joined to the will of the Sage. The abandonment of gentleness and humility leads to misfortune.

Further guidance from the
Wei Wu Wei Ching

The way
to enlightenment
is through emptiness.

Quiet the senses,
forget the body, abandon
concepts and control and contention.
Transform the mind into a pile of cool
ashes, and then do non-doing until
stillness permeates inside
and out.

In this
way you can be
illuminated by the clarity
and silence of the
Oneness.

PURCHASE OR RESTORETHE WEI WU WEI CHINGfrom the I Ching, or Book of Changes: A Guide to Life’s Turning Points, by Brian Browne Walker
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David Given Schwarm

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Imagine a means of expression that is a cross between the three great new art forms of the 20th century: jazz improvisation, computer programming, and cinema. – Jarod Lanier 

This card can show extreme ups-and-downs. The Knight of Cups veers from euphoria to melancholy, from distress to confidence. When referring to a relationship, this card can indicate a period of flux and quarrels over feelings. This is the knight of affection, represented by the emo teenager: one who is touchy, grouchy and profound. He plays music, spends extended periods alone in his room with the shades drawn, he composes dark-themed, yet impressive poems. He can become hopelessly enamored with something, profoundly and impractically, and will believe that his is the most genuine, the most extraordinary and most amazing love ever.

He may see himself as more aesthetic and spiritual than others and believe his love to be deeper than that of others. He thinks that those around him don’t understand him, and he may often be right. Sometimes, this card suggests you should guard against depression.

The Knight of Cups encourages you to remember that victory is not just an exercise in strength of arms, but can be achieved through cleverness and a savvy mind. He can also give in to distractions of flights of wild fancy, though, so you may also interpret him as a warning to maintain your focus. New initiatives in your life are likely on their way, possibly romance, and you must remember to seek novel paths to accomplish goals, but also not lose sight of where you are going. This card is also a reminder of the ups-and-downs of life, and that emotional instability is a part of it.