Thread: Words From the Prince

Cicero waits for a gathering of the Kindred to address them. He stands and looks over them all for a moment as they wait to hear is words. He does not seem dark and brooding - but instead rather relaxed and calm.

"Kindred of Lamar,

I thank you all for showing to this gather tonight. I would take a moment of your time to speak about the coming battle.

Many of you have wondered over the recent nights as to why I have not made this coming battle more the topic of conversation. I know many have questions and many are concerned for they are not experienced in the ways of fighting.

I will speak to you now from experience in battle.

There is no point in working ourselves up about the fight to come. We are typically a paranoid lot as it is - and when we feel stressed and pressured we tend to collapse in on each other. I would not see the city fall upon itself in the final hours before battle.

There are immutable facts of what is to come:



We are going to fight, for the will of the Justicars and for the betterment of the Camarilla.

We are going to slay a creature, deemed powerful, but not Infernal - and still an enemy of the Sect; and thus our enemy.

We are going to defend the city that is our home, and our Domain.

It is likely some of us will perish.




These are facts. No amount of discussion of the topic prior will change them. Which is why I see no cause in darkening the nights to come with thoughts of "what may happen". We do this and we continue on. It is unpleasant, as all conflict is - but it is what we must do.

Many of you have made it clear that you desire to know "what the plan is", and I regret to inform you that while there is a plan - its details shall not be revealed until a due time has come.

I know not what eyes and ears this creature may have, and thus I would not sabotage our efforts before they even began by making our stratagem known.

Know that we have taken in to account that not every Kindred here is a warrior. It is both a weakness and a blessing to this city, for it means that we have individuals talented in so many other things; but for the moment it leaves us a bit shorthanded for war.

There will be captains of each of these groups that the Justicar asked for us to assemble...and the groups shall be assembled with maximum effectiveness in mind for that individual group. The roster of who belongs to what group will remain with me until the time comes.

As in nights long past, to warriors that I had known ages ago - I would say to you; let not the thoughts of battle keep you from enjoying the moments before it comes. In these nights, cement the reason you fight for your Domain, by truly appreciating everything within it.

Know that I, and your officers, will stand beside you in battle. Our blood will be shed with yours for this city. None are being marched onto a field to die in the stead of others who should be present.

I hope this answers your questions, my fellow Kindred of Lamar.

I am still present and in service as your Prince."

He stands where he was and looks over the Kindred.