In this world, the hunters of the night have always ruled in secret. Hiding in the shadows, their guiding hand pushing along every major event throughout human history. This rule has only become complete just recently, in the past few centuries, as the most powerful Vampires in the world have come together and united their leadership across all continents, all races, complete and absolute dominance. The humans have become little more than sheep, cattle, beings to be used for entertainment and sustenance at the casual whims of their masters.<br/><br/>During this time the High Council, the group of six vampires that preside over each continent, and rule the Lower Council and all vampires of the world, have only met all in one place two or three times. After all, gatherings draw attention, and attention is the bane of secrecy. Should any humans discover these meetings, everything that vampires have worked for since the dawn of mankind would be thrown into chaos, and the world would be at open war.<br/><br/>Now, they have deigned to meet once again, risking everything, because they believe that if things are left as they are, they will have nothing to loose. One by one important members of the Lower Council have been killed all over the world. Government leaders, free of their control, have tried to tell the public the truth about how this corrupt world works. They have been silenced, and replaced. Such murders are not uncommon. The human rebels sometimes get lucky and manage to get to someone of importance. However, never before have they managed to kill a member of the High Council.<br/><br/>Absolon Ivancov, High Councillor of Europe, has been murdered. And with him, the entire European section of the council was thrown into disarray, and vampire leadership was nearly lost. If not for the quick actions of the remaining council, who quickly brought in a new leader to replace Absolon, and regain control of the country, Vampire control would have been completely erased in one foul stroke.<br/><br/>Following this event, the High Council has finally agreed that these murders can go on no longer. They have decided to put together a task force, accompanied by one of their own number, to find out exactly who is behind all of these murders and to put a stop to them. Whether they be the Human Rebels, or some other group of do-gooders.<br/><br/>Skilled and talented vampires were sought out all over the world, the best fighters, and the smartest and most cunning, and the most skilled. They were carefully selected, and each of them was left a simple parchment letter.<br/><br/><div style="padding-left: 30px"><i>Good Evening Hunter of the Night,<br/>
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You have been recognized for your past achievements, as one who is very skilled at what you do, and who could greatly benefit the High Council in it's time of need. We request your presence in ten days time at the Sanguine Rose Hotel in Northern Pennsylvania. If you arrive early, or if there is a delay, room and board will be provided for you until the High Council can be assembled to meet with you. You may bring if you so desire, a single servant of your choice, unless you have already discussed special circumstances with a member of the Lower Council. <br/>
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We urge you to come, as it is a matter of paramount importance, that could change the fate of our kind as we know it.<br/>
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Good hunting, <br/>
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Shadya Mubarak, High Councilor of Africa<br/>
</i>​</div><br/>-----------------------------------------------------------<br/><br/>Upon arrival at the hotel, regardless of day or time, each Vampire would find that the place looked abandoned, but still in good shape. It was large, obviously big enough to house over one hundred people, though it was also obvious that no humans had been to this place, or anywhere near it for that matter, in many years. The walls were made from white plaster that shined eerily in the moonlight, still in perfect condition despite what must have been decades of neglect. At the front door, they would find a simply garbed servant waiting for them, a young girl with smooth and flowing white hair who opened the door and lead them each to their respective rooms to await the meeting.<br/><br/>The rooms were plush and comfortable, if anything was needed, a small bell could be rung, and another young servant similar to the first one would arrive to take care of anything that any of the assembled vampire's might need. This continued night after night for ten days, as each of those who received a letter assembled here.<br/><br/>It is now almost sundown on the tenth day. All of those assembled have been told that the meeting will be held at midnight, in the meeting room on the ground floor. There is still time left for any last minute arrivals, as well as time for the vampires already present to prepare themselves for a meeting with the six oldest and most powerful vampires of their age...<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>