Nebb 12-07-2008 01:37 AM<br/>Rowan flicked his eyes at Xavier, who shrugged and motioned as if to say, â€˜I donâ€™t know, you say something.â€™<br/><br/>Rowan stood up from where he was seated and said with no uncertainty in his voice: â€œThe times for pleasantries are over. We can spend the rest of the evening prancing about with social etiquette, but our city is under attack by an enemy we know little about.â€ Without giving anyone an opportunity to interrupt or agree, he continued: â€œIt is no coincidence that these attacks are highly successful. Elysium was destroyed with one premeditated attack. That tells us our enemy is smart, theyâ€™ve had time to study us and they probably know our weaknesses. We donâ€™t know much about them however, except that they are co-ordinated, well trained and well informed, and this leaves us unprepared and possibly unmatched for their next attack. Our first priority is simpleâ€¦we need intel. We need to know who they are, whatâ€™s their agenda and most importantly, who are they working for.<br/><br/>Turning to face the Prince, yet speaking with no disrespect: â€œI agree that publicizing this meeting, as has been done, does have a chance to draw out the enemy, but the risks are too many and too high to have made that decision without consulting all parties involved.â€<br/><br/>Rowan didnâ€™t think heâ€™d need to explain to the Prince how the council would have found out about the fact that he was subtly laying bread crumbs for enemy to follow in the attempt to lure them out. Mages are part of every aspect of society, so it was only foreseeable that one would eventually find out that the vampires were preparing for a meeting with the possibility of a large scale attack. Perhaps that was even the Princeâ€™s intention, so as to lure out an individual who could be providing the enemy with information regarding the inner workings of vampires, mage and lycan society. For a moment his mind wondered about the why the Fey werenâ€™t involved, but he brought it back on track again quickly, focussing at the task at hand. If there were any doubts that the Prince had a hand in spreading news of their meeting, the sizable force with which the he arrived, confirmed all Rowanâ€™s suspicions. He was not sure why the Prince did not trust them enough to divulge such information. Maybe he figured he could destroy the enemy without any other involvement or maybe he just didn't trust the Mages entirely. Instinctively, Rowan again checked his wards with a flick of the mind, before continuing.<br/><br/>â€œFurthermore the fact that we have not been attacked as yet shows us that our enemy is cunning and will wait for only the most opportune moment to strike. I donâ€™t believe brute force is going to settle this battle, and the attention it would draw, if something were to happen, would not be acceptable. If we are to continue as allies, we all need to be in agreement that meeting like this is unacceptable. Prince, you have the ear of the council, and that right is granted to you by your stature, just as the councilâ€™s voice has the ear of the Prince by the same accord. I ask only that in future you donâ€™t keep your agenda hidden from us when dealing with this new enemy. The council having foreseen such tactics have made preparations in the event an attack was to happen, but this is simply not the way to initiate your allies into battling a common enemy.â€ With a smile he added: â€œAs you know, we are a little more prone to dying than you are.â€<br/><br/>braioch8201 12-07-2008 02:07 PM<br/>Enoch's brow raised, the corner of his mouth twitched for a moment. He stood slowly and gazed around at the others for a moment, his face thoughtful as he spoke.<br/><br/>"To counter what has been uttered so insofar, I will merely state that I never intentionally let loose any information of the meeting. My intention for this matter was after I learned that it had been leaked to take advantage of such. A base strategy though it may be, it has shown us more and more about what we face."<br/><br/>He turned to his accuser and gave a slight bow of respect, he quite frankly had taken no offense to the man's words. Turning back to the rest of the council, he began to speak.<br/><br/>"It is true that this group is obviously clever, and cunning. Their forces are organized, efficient, and extremely well armed. Throughout my time in this city, I have heard of various different technologies which are effective in creating a field to repel or destroy magicks, replicate sunlight, etc. I think only logic and common sense should dictate that this group will be using this. Secondly it is also well known that this city has been in inner strife for as long as the preternatural have existed within it. The rivalry, hatred, war, whatever you want to call it has been enough of a gap in this cities resistance to this group, that they have taken advantage of it. Sadly the Lycans are not here to hear this at the moment. In all honesty, all with information, part of the greatest preparation for this attack, and for all future one's from future potential enemies, is an alliance. An alliance will allow each group to cover the weakness of another, and heighten their own strengths, as is what hopefully can be met tonight."<br/><br/>With that he cocked his head in the direction of Memnoch for a moment, who was staring up at the ceiling, almost bored. Enoch sighed to himself as he kicked backwards, catching Memnoch's attention. Enoch turned back to the council room and bowed again and sat down.<br/><br/>"I leave the floor open to any who wish to speak up."<br/><br/>Ladypuppet 12-08-2008 07:39 AM<br/>*Cutra looked over at the mage and growls softly at Rowan, and shook her head slightly she would deal with the man later. She listen to him going on and on. He always seem to make good points even if the man did seem to talk a lot. But that was beyond the point at the moment. She had more things on her mind that worried her. She carefully listen to Rowan. Then she began to think if the Prince had told anyone and they had told someone that was treasonous this could result in them telling someone about were the Mage Council missed. That could also lead them directly to them, and would result in a fight.* â€œThis is very good information Rowan, always loved you for you observant side. Always keep your flare up.â€ *Cutra stood slowly as she moved pacing behind the row of chairs.* â€œIt is quiet a shame the Lycanâ€™s are unable to make it but as I said there had been some problems that have came up.â€ *She then down moved down to in front of the desk.*<br/><br/>*She then turned her eyes to Prince Enoch and gave him and ice cold stare* â€œHow many people did you tell about this meeting? How many did you tell, that you were going to meet the mage council here?â€ *She questioned him her voice as cold as a chilled wind. She then looked at him and bared her teeth slightly.* â€œFrankly we donâ€™t need to have a god damn enemy coming after us, you know how dangerous a battle with us could be in the city. We could completely destroy it, causing it to fall, how many Lycanâ€™s, vampireâ€™s and humanâ€™s would die. From these new founded people. My own servants , or minions do not know were I come for these meetings, and they have to contact me by a secure phone line. We take are safety to the highest level. It seems that you have no regards for you own.â€ *This was just out of frustration of what Rowan had said she still had yet to address what the dear prince had said and this know it is time for her to digging her longs nails laced with poison into his cold dead heart.*<br/><br/>*Cutra looked at the prince and narrowed her eyes as she moved toward him till she was inches from his face.* â€œYou think that were uttering am I speaking clear enough for you know or do you need your ears to be cleaned out as well?â€ *She hissed at him loudly. Looking back at Memnoch she growled in frustration once more.* â€œIâ€™m glad you so laid back and lax and take you and your princes safety so seriously.â€ *Her voice caring a heavily sarcastic tone.* â€œShe raised a brow taking what he had said into consideration and laughed.* â€œBasically you indicated that we should, team up with you cause you know more about this new threat then we do?â€ *She hissed out. She narrowed her eyes slightly.* â€œSaid alliance would exploit the mages, we would have to make are selves know to the humanâ€™s this could cause problems, that might cause a panic, think that others could be like us, it could cause panic, and un-needed death. Or did you not think of that?â€ *She looked and raised her brow slightly as she waited for a reply she then moved back and looked at Rowan. Before she spoke angrily at him.* â€œNever ever again disrespect my customs on how I run this council, there are reasons behind having this put in place it is to show that you have respect for them and get it in return.â€ *She moved and hissed loudly at him.*<br/><br/>Nebb 12-09-2008 12:34 PM<br/>â€œThis is very good information Rowan, always loved you for you observant side. Always keep your flare up.â€ Rowan bowed thanks to Lady Cutra for the compliment.<br/><br/>He watched her approach the Prince with her accusing manner, and although Rowan thought her methods ineffective at time, ever so often it would reap results demonstrating that there truly was some kind of method to her madness. He watched as she toyed with the Prince and his charge, wondering secretly how much patience the Prince had left in him. A lesser Prince would have angered a lot sooner. Rowan, however, was used to her outbursts by now, and even though she wasnâ€™t the most powerful council member, she had a mouth like a viper and a temper to go with it.<br/><br/>When Lady Cutra reprimanded him for forgoing social etiquette, Rowan frowned inwardly. It was vital to show a united front to their guests as well as solidarity in standing behind their leader, so Rowan bowed respectfully to Lady Cutra: â€œMy apologies Lady Cutra.â€ He rarely questioned her motives, partly due the fact that she always spoke her mind and partly because she always seemed to put the council first. It was this same dedication to the Council that had each councillor voting her to the title of Head Mage of the Consilium. Rowan wondered why she had taken up the position. He didnâ€™t have the time to deal with all the responsibility that came with being the Head Mage, especially since being a member of the Veil meant having to stay on top of more important issues. Since he wasnâ€™t going to take up the position himself, he would respect her ways until protocol dictated otherwise.<br/>He watched and waited to see what the Prince's response would be.<br/><br/>Scambo 12-09-2008 07:06 PM<br/>His eyes blurred and he felt the warmth of tears surge into his eyes as his soul cried out in a want and need he had never felt before. To just pick up and leave the city.....He had given it some thought, but always in humor or plans of retirement and now....He knew the only choice he could make.<br/><br/>"Shey.....I don't think they'res' anything I've ever wanted more than that....We could give uncle Ronnie a call, stay at his old farm over in Ireland. Hell, maybe I could call in some favors and get the Adamantine Engineers together for a little project for the two of us. Yeah....a cozy little place, somewhere where there are no vampires, no ghosts, no crazy witch hunters or demons. Just us. And our family." Straining against his wounded ribs he kissed her then, knowing that what he had left to say would be there.<br/><br/>"The last time I talked to a girl about moving in and starting a family after a week, she changed her number and told me get out of her life. Funny how much things can change in just a few short years.....But, I'm willing to leave this life behind if it means I can be with you. I would do anything for that." He stared up into the dark depths of her eyes, and she into the deep blue of his own. He squeezed her hand and let a smile come over his face, reassuring her of his conviction and love.