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The Cabal of Two Stars is a cabal explicitly built for one purpose – to retake New York and reestablish its Consilium. Made up of young Turks and those who are politically adept from all over the world, it consists of one of each Order, and one of each Path, considered an ideal cabal. The Cabal Et Astrum's formation was overseen by the Hierarchs of Chicago, Atlanta and Washington, D.C., who called upon their resources and allies from all over the globe.
 
The Cabal of Two Stars is a cabal explicitly built for one purpose – to retake New York and reestablish its Consilium. Made up of young Turks and those who are politically adept from all over the world, it consists of one of each Order, and one of each Path, considered an ideal cabal. The Cabal Et Astrum's formation was overseen by the Hierarchs of Chicago, Atlanta and Washington, D.C., who called upon their resources and allies from all over the globe.
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'''Timeline of Cabal Et Astrum'''
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* ''Arc One:'' Pallia (who was still known as Antonia) vied against Marcus for the position of Hierarch, all the while inter-cabal strife raged, primarily between herself and Dusk. Ultimately, though, with the threat of the Nemean weighing heavily on their shoulders, Marcus conceded the position, and Antonia changed her name to Pallia. Cabal Et Astrum also contributed one of their Hallows, [[Good Tidings Manor]], to serve as the gathering chamber for the Consilium of the Phoenix.
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* ''Arc Two:'' As things led up to the Feast of Flesh, Pallia found her job as hierarch more and more difficult, relying on her cabal more than ever to assist her. This was the last straw for Dusk, who nearly left the cabal entirely. Nevertheless, the cabal banded together to accomplish the task they set out to achieve, though things began looking grim after the Evangelists left the Consilium to hunt vampires. The death of Dusk during the Feast of Flesh was a blow, one that has clearly shaken Pallia to her core.
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* ''Arc Three:'' X
  
 
'''Sigil Banner:''' The cabal's emblem is the ''Et Astrum,'' or two stars - a pair of pentagrams, one imposed over the other, one right side up and the other inverted to form an interlocking ten-pointed star. Within the arms of these stars are the Atlantean symbols for the Paths and the Orders, alternating. Its background is a deep royal purple, which is also the hue of an aggressive aura. Beneath the emblem are all five of the Great Right symbols: the crossroads, scroll, chalice, sword and shield, and the arch above it bears a book, scales, torch and ring, as well as the crossed staves and apple tree branch that mark the Acknowledged Cabals of the Consilium of the Phoenix. At the very bottom of the banner is writ: "in necessariis unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas" (In necessity unity, in doubtful things liberty, in all things charity).
 
'''Sigil Banner:''' The cabal's emblem is the ''Et Astrum,'' or two stars - a pair of pentagrams, one imposed over the other, one right side up and the other inverted to form an interlocking ten-pointed star. Within the arms of these stars are the Atlantean symbols for the Paths and the Orders, alternating. Its background is a deep royal purple, which is also the hue of an aggressive aura. Beneath the emblem are all five of the Great Right symbols: the crossroads, scroll, chalice, sword and shield, and the arch above it bears a book, scales, torch and ring, as well as the crossed staves and apple tree branch that mark the Acknowledged Cabals of the Consilium of the Phoenix. At the very bottom of the banner is writ: "in necessariis unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas" (In necessity unity, in doubtful things liberty, in all things charity).
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'''Obrimos Silver Ladder; Faith/Pride'''
 
'''Obrimos Silver Ladder; Faith/Pride'''
  
''Adept, First Degree''
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''Adept, Second Degree''
  
 
''Hierarch of the Consilium of the Phoneix''
 
''Hierarch of the Consilium of the Phoneix''
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Pallia is from Spain, where she Awakened as an Obrimos. She was eventually taken into the Silver Ladder. Though she was born in poor society, she is very much the cultured Spanish lady, conscious of her power and reputation. She is also a devout Catholic.
 
Pallia is from Spain, where she Awakened as an Obrimos. She was eventually taken into the Silver Ladder. Though she was born in poor society, she is very much the cultured Spanish lady, conscious of her power and reputation. She is also a devout Catholic.
  
'''Magic:''' Gnosis 4; Forces 3, Prime 4, Space 2, Spirit 1, Time 2; '''Rotes:''' ''Forces'' — Influence Fire (••, Presence + Intimidation), Unseen Shield (••, Resolve + Occult), Telekinetic Strike (•••, Intelligence + Occult); ''Prime'' — Supernal Vision (•, Intelligence + Occult), Transform Aura (••, Presence + Socialize), Imbue Item (•••, Wits + Occult), Supernal Dispellation (••••, Resolve + Occult); ''Spirit'' — Spirit Tongue (•, Manipulation + Persuasion); ''Time'' — Glimpsing the Future (••, Wits + Empathy), Library of Time (••, Intelligence + Academics), Postcognition (••, Intelligence + Occult)
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'''Magic:''' Gnosis 5; Forces 4, Prime 4, Space 2, Spirit 2, Time 2; '''Rotes:''' ''Forces'' — Influence Fire (••, Presence + Intimidation), Unseen Shield (••, Resolve + Occult), Telekinetic Strike (•••, Intelligence + Occult), XXX, XXX; ''Prime'' — Supernal Vision (•, Intelligence + Occult), Transform Aura (••, Presence + Socialize), Imbue Item (•••, Wits + Occult), Supernal Dispellation (••••, Resolve + Occult); ''Spirit'' — Spirit Tongue (•, Manipulation + Persuasion), XXX; ''Time'' — Glimpsing the Future (••, Wits + Empathy), Library of Time (••, Intelligence + Academics), Postcognition (••, Intelligence + Occult) [5 dots of Rotes]
* '''Active (4/3):''' Supernal Vision (Pot 15, 1 month, Tar 2, ConPot 5, 5 hour ritual), Magic Shield/Unseen Shield (Pot 2/2, 1 month, ConPot 5/5, 5 hour ritual), Transform Aura (Pot 22, 1 month, 5 hour ritual), Telekinetic Strike (Pot 2, 14 successes, 8 days, ConPot 5, 5 hour ritual)
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* '''Active (8 maximum; 4/3 personal):''' Supernal Vision (Pot 15, 1 month, Tar 2, ConPot 5, 5 hour ritual), Magic Shield/Unseen Shield (Pot 2/2, 1 month, ConPot 5/5, 5 hour ritual), Transform Aura (Pot 22, 1 month, 5 hour ritual), Telekinetic Strike (Pot 2, 14 successes [lethal damage], 8 days, ConPot 5, 5 hour ritual)
  
 
== Faunus ==
 
== Faunus ==
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'''Thyrsus Mysterium; Prudence/Lust'''
 
'''Thyrsus Mysterium; Prudence/Lust'''
  
''Disciple, Second Degree''
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''Adept, First Degree''
  
 
''Councilor, Cabal Et Astrum''
 
''Councilor, Cabal Et Astrum''
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A scruffy, blonde-haired Thyrsus magus, Faunus is a member of the Mysterium. He is unsure as to the rightness of their mission here, and feels rather swept up by the sudden creation of this Perfect Cabal. But most of all, he is unsure that he is up to the task of what needs to be done. However, he is easily led by Antonia, and somewhat naïve.  
 
A scruffy, blonde-haired Thyrsus magus, Faunus is a member of the Mysterium. He is unsure as to the rightness of their mission here, and feels rather swept up by the sudden creation of this Perfect Cabal. But most of all, he is unsure that he is up to the task of what needs to be done. However, he is easily led by Antonia, and somewhat naïve.  
  
'''Magic:''' Gnosis 3; Forces 2, Life 3, Matter 2, Spirit 3; '''Rotes:''' ''Life'' — Control Median Life (•••, Presence + Animal Ken), Transform Median Life (•••, Intelligence + Occult); ''Spirit'' — Exorcism (•••, Presence + Intimidation)
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'''Magic:''' Gnosis 4; Forces 2, Life 4, Prime 1, Matter 2, Spirit 3; '''Rotes:''' ''Life'' — Control Median Life (•••, Presence + Animal Ken), Transform Median Life (•••, Intelligence + Occult); ''Spirit'' — Exorcism (•••, Presence + Intimidation)
 
* '''Active (1/4):''' Spirit Tongue/Organic Resilience (Pot 5/2, 1 month, 6 hr. ritual)
 
* '''Active (1/4):''' Spirit Tongue/Organic Resilience (Pot 5/2, 1 month, 6 hr. ritual)
  
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'''Moros Adamantine Arrow; Fortitude/Envy'''
 
'''Moros Adamantine Arrow; Fortitude/Envy'''
  
''Disciple, Second Degree''
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''Adept, First Degree''
  
 
''Provost, Cabal Et Astrum''
 
''Provost, Cabal Et Astrum''
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A blue-eyed man fond of simple black jeans and jacket with a white shirt, Patroclus is a Moros of the Adamantine Arrow. He is also an initiate of the Perfected Adepts, having Awakened in Greece during a university trip. He was taken in by a cabal of Greek Perfected Adepts who upheld the ideal of the Perfect Athlete, an ideal that Patroclus seeks to embody himself. He is incredibly fit, and exercises frequently, and is a skilled wrestler.
 
A blue-eyed man fond of simple black jeans and jacket with a white shirt, Patroclus is a Moros of the Adamantine Arrow. He is also an initiate of the Perfected Adepts, having Awakened in Greece during a university trip. He was taken in by a cabal of Greek Perfected Adepts who upheld the ideal of the Perfect Athlete, an ideal that Patroclus seeks to embody himself. He is incredibly fit, and exercises frequently, and is a skilled wrestler.
  
'''Magic:''' Gnosis 3; Death 3, Forces 2, Life 3, Matter 2; '''Rotes:''' ''Death'' — Speak with the Dead (•, Intelligence + Occult), Corpse Mask (••, Manipulation + Intimidation), Decay (••, Presence + Intimidation), Summon Shadows (•••, Presence + Stealth); ''Forces'' — Kinetic Blow (••, Composure + Brawl); ''Life'' — Body Control (••, Composure + Athletics), Healing Heart (•••, Presence + Empathy), Hone the Form (•••, Stamina + Athletics).
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'''Magic:''' Gnosis 4; Death 4, Forces 2, Life 3, Matter 2, Time 1; '''Rotes:''' ''Death'' — Speak with the Dead (•, Intelligence + Occult), Corpse Mask (••, Manipulation + Intimidation), Decay (••, Presence + Intimidation), Summon Shadows (•••, Presence + Stealth); ''Forces'' — Kinetic Blow (••, Composure + Brawl); ''Life'' — Body Control (••, Composure + Athletics), Healing Heart (•••, Presence + Empathy), Hone the Form (•••, Stamina + Athletics). [7 dots of new Rotes]
 
* '''Active (3/4):''' Hone the Form (Pot 4, 8 days, +3 Strength, 4 hr. ritual), Entropic Guard (Pot 2, 24 hours, cast daily), Supernal Vision (Pot 15, 1 month, Tar 2, ConPot 5 — Pallia)
 
* '''Active (3/4):''' Hone the Form (Pot 4, 8 days, +3 Strength, 4 hr. ritual), Entropic Guard (Pot 2, 24 hours, cast daily), Supernal Vision (Pot 15, 1 month, Tar 2, ConPot 5 — Pallia)
  
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A poet and dreamer, Noah is an Acanthus Guardian of the Veil who has been initiated into the Walkers in Mists. He causes the most problems for Antonia and her methods, though he seems to have a weakness for Faunus and his naiveté, which Antonia is only too happy to use. Noah sleeps where he can, eats when he is invited to, and generally is a curious, prophetic sort.  
 
A poet and dreamer, Noah is an Acanthus Guardian of the Veil who has been initiated into the Walkers in Mists. He causes the most problems for Antonia and her methods, though he seems to have a weakness for Faunus and his naiveté, which Antonia is only too happy to use. Noah sleeps where he can, eats when he is invited to, and generally is a curious, prophetic sort.  
  
'''Magic:''' Gnosis 4; Fate 3, Matter 2, Prime 1, Space 3, Time 3; '''Rotes:''' ''Fate'' — The Perfect Moment (••, Presence + Stealth), Bestow Exceptional Luck (•••, Manipulation + Occult); ''Matter'' — Alter Accuracy (••, Intelligence + Occult); ''Prime'' — Supernal Vision (•, Wits + Occult); ''Space'' — Intrusion Warning (••, Wits + Investigation), Moving Target (•••, Intelligence + Streetwise)
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'''Magic:''' Gnosis 4; Fate 3, Matter 2, Mind 2, Prime 1, Space 3, Time 3; '''Rotes:''' ''Fate'' — The Perfect Moment (••, Presence + Stealth), Bestow Exceptional Luck (•••, Manipulation + Occult); ''Matter'' — Alter Accuracy (••, Intelligence + Occult); ''Prime'' — Supernal Vision (•, Wits + Occult); ''Space'' — Intrusion Warning (••, Wits + Investigation), Moving Target (•••, Intelligence + Streetwise) [7 dots of Rotes]
 
* '''Active (0/3):''' None
 
* '''Active (0/3):''' None
  

Revision as of 20:38, 14 July 2007

The Cabal of Two Stars is a cabal explicitly built for one purpose – to retake New York and reestablish its Consilium. Made up of young Turks and those who are politically adept from all over the world, it consists of one of each Order, and one of each Path, considered an ideal cabal. The Cabal Et Astrum's formation was overseen by the Hierarchs of Chicago, Atlanta and Washington, D.C., who called upon their resources and allies from all over the globe.

Timeline of Cabal Et Astrum

  • Arc One: Pallia (who was still known as Antonia) vied against Marcus for the position of Hierarch, all the while inter-cabal strife raged, primarily between herself and Dusk. Ultimately, though, with the threat of the Nemean weighing heavily on their shoulders, Marcus conceded the position, and Antonia changed her name to Pallia. Cabal Et Astrum also contributed one of their Hallows, Good Tidings Manor, to serve as the gathering chamber for the Consilium of the Phoenix.
  • Arc Two: As things led up to the Feast of Flesh, Pallia found her job as hierarch more and more difficult, relying on her cabal more than ever to assist her. This was the last straw for Dusk, who nearly left the cabal entirely. Nevertheless, the cabal banded together to accomplish the task they set out to achieve, though things began looking grim after the Evangelists left the Consilium to hunt vampires. The death of Dusk during the Feast of Flesh was a blow, one that has clearly shaken Pallia to her core.
  • Arc Three: X

Sigil Banner: The cabal's emblem is the Et Astrum, or two stars - a pair of pentagrams, one imposed over the other, one right side up and the other inverted to form an interlocking ten-pointed star. Within the arms of these stars are the Atlantean symbols for the Paths and the Orders, alternating. Its background is a deep royal purple, which is also the hue of an aggressive aura. Beneath the emblem are all five of the Great Right symbols: the crossroads, scroll, chalice, sword and shield, and the arch above it bears a book, scales, torch and ring, as well as the crossed staves and apple tree branch that mark the Acknowledged Cabals of the Consilium of the Phoenix. At the very bottom of the banner is writ: "in necessariis unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas" (In necessity unity, in doubtful things liberty, in all things charity).

Positions

  • Farseeker: Cabal Et Astrum's former Farseeker was Dusk. In her absence, however, Noah has taken over in the role.
  • Doorwarden: Patroclus
  • Hearthmaster: Noah
  • Lorekeeper: Faunus
  • Edgetender: Pallia

Declared Holdings

  • Van Haeltur Building: A large building with offices on the lower levels and apartments on the upper, the Van Haeltur Building's penthouse is made up of two of its topmost floors, all entirely owned by Cabal Et Astrum as a gift from the Hierarchs who sent them here. Declared Cabal Sanctum, Consilium of the Phoenix.Cabal Et Astrum are based out of the penthouse floor of a luxury apartment building, the top floor of which is a Hallow. (Sanctum 8 [Space 5, Security 3], Library 3 [Finances, Hellenic lore, Catholic Christian mysticism], Hallow 3 [Resonance: Luxury])
  • Good Tidings Manor: Cabal Et Astrum also laid claim to a manor in the Upper East Side which was built over a very minor Hallow. This they intend to use as meeting place for the Consilium. (Sanctum 6 [Space 5, Security 1], Hallow 1 [Resonance: Nobility]).

Cabal Protocols

  • Contact: Those who wish to get in touch with Cabal Et Astrum are expected to call a given phone number. All active members are requested to place the numbers in their records under the name "Stella Deux."

Pallia

Pallia.jpg

Obrimos Silver Ladder; Faith/Pride

Adept, Second Degree

Hierarch of the Consilium of the Phoneix

Pallia is from Spain, where she Awakened as an Obrimos. She was eventually taken into the Silver Ladder. Though she was born in poor society, she is very much the cultured Spanish lady, conscious of her power and reputation. She is also a devout Catholic.

Magic: Gnosis 5; Forces 4, Prime 4, Space 2, Spirit 2, Time 2; Rotes: Forces — Influence Fire (••, Presence + Intimidation), Unseen Shield (••, Resolve + Occult), Telekinetic Strike (•••, Intelligence + Occult), XXX, XXX; Prime — Supernal Vision (•, Intelligence + Occult), Transform Aura (••, Presence + Socialize), Imbue Item (•••, Wits + Occult), Supernal Dispellation (••••, Resolve + Occult); Spirit — Spirit Tongue (•, Manipulation + Persuasion), XXX; Time — Glimpsing the Future (••, Wits + Empathy), Library of Time (••, Intelligence + Academics), Postcognition (••, Intelligence + Occult) [5 dots of Rotes]

  • Active (8 maximum; 4/3 personal): Supernal Vision (Pot 15, 1 month, Tar 2, ConPot 5, 5 hour ritual), Magic Shield/Unseen Shield (Pot 2/2, 1 month, ConPot 5/5, 5 hour ritual), Transform Aura (Pot 22, 1 month, 5 hour ritual), Telekinetic Strike (Pot 2, 14 successes [lethal damage], 8 days, ConPot 5, 5 hour ritual)

Faunus

Faunus.jpg

Thyrsus Mysterium; Prudence/Lust

Adept, First Degree

Councilor, Cabal Et Astrum

A scruffy, blonde-haired Thyrsus magus, Faunus is a member of the Mysterium. He is unsure as to the rightness of their mission here, and feels rather swept up by the sudden creation of this Perfect Cabal. But most of all, he is unsure that he is up to the task of what needs to be done. However, he is easily led by Antonia, and somewhat naïve.

Magic: Gnosis 4; Forces 2, Life 4, Prime 1, Matter 2, Spirit 3; Rotes: Life — Control Median Life (•••, Presence + Animal Ken), Transform Median Life (•••, Intelligence + Occult); Spirit — Exorcism (•••, Presence + Intimidation)

  • Active (1/4): Spirit Tongue/Organic Resilience (Pot 5/2, 1 month, 6 hr. ritual)
  • X
  • X
  • X
  • X
  • X


Patroclus

Patroclus.jpg

Moros Adamantine Arrow; Fortitude/Envy

Adept, First Degree

Provost, Cabal Et Astrum

A blue-eyed man fond of simple black jeans and jacket with a white shirt, Patroclus is a Moros of the Adamantine Arrow. He is also an initiate of the Perfected Adepts, having Awakened in Greece during a university trip. He was taken in by a cabal of Greek Perfected Adepts who upheld the ideal of the Perfect Athlete, an ideal that Patroclus seeks to embody himself. He is incredibly fit, and exercises frequently, and is a skilled wrestler.

Magic: Gnosis 4; Death 4, Forces 2, Life 3, Matter 2, Time 1; Rotes: Death — Speak with the Dead (•, Intelligence + Occult), Corpse Mask (••, Manipulation + Intimidation), Decay (••, Presence + Intimidation), Summon Shadows (•••, Presence + Stealth); Forces — Kinetic Blow (••, Composure + Brawl); Life — Body Control (••, Composure + Athletics), Healing Heart (•••, Presence + Empathy), Hone the Form (•••, Stamina + Athletics). [7 dots of new Rotes]

  • Active (3/4): Hone the Form (Pot 4, 8 days, +3 Strength, 4 hr. ritual), Entropic Guard (Pot 2, 24 hours, cast daily), Supernal Vision (Pot 15, 1 month, Tar 2, ConPot 5 — Pallia)
  • X
  • X
  • X
  • X
  • X


Noah

Noah.jpg

Acanthus Guardian of the Veil; Hope/Envy

Disciple, Third Degree

A poet and dreamer, Noah is an Acanthus Guardian of the Veil who has been initiated into the Walkers in Mists. He causes the most problems for Antonia and her methods, though he seems to have a weakness for Faunus and his naiveté, which Antonia is only too happy to use. Noah sleeps where he can, eats when he is invited to, and generally is a curious, prophetic sort.

Magic: Gnosis 4; Fate 3, Matter 2, Mind 2, Prime 1, Space 3, Time 3; Rotes: Fate — The Perfect Moment (••, Presence + Stealth), Bestow Exceptional Luck (•••, Manipulation + Occult); Matter — Alter Accuracy (••, Intelligence + Occult); Prime — Supernal Vision (•, Wits + Occult); Space — Intrusion Warning (••, Wits + Investigation), Moving Target (•••, Intelligence + Streetwise) [7 dots of Rotes]

  • Active (0/3): None
  • X
  • X
  • X
  • X
  • X