The King's Proclamation
February 1st, 2017
(OOC: Expression x5 with a Spec in Speeches and the "Natural Leader" Merit to convey a strong regal tone of authority and nobility, Etiquette as needed.)
To His Grace Fredrick Gold and the loyal Kindred of Hartford,
As I'm sure you have heard by now, I, Quentin King the Third, have banished the Daeva threat from the city of New Britain and have claimed Praxis over this land as its rightful Prince. I intend on polishing up the remaining filth left behind by the rabble of Anarch squatters who once roamed these streets. Alas, the scrawlings they so crudely sprayed upon the alley walls to mark their territory (akin to the dog who marks its tree) were not enough to stave off the wretched Daeva who so easily expelled them out. One could imagine that every landlord, had they knowledge of such occurences, would fancy to have their own personal creature of smoke and shadow to rid themselves of their unruly tenets!
While I jest, I wish for the following words I compose to be read with solemn observance. I have received notice that the elder who calls himself William Biltmore has been actively slandering my good name. Mr. Biltmore and I have a long history from our time in the State of Massachuetts, where I ruled over the Domain of Boston for over two centuries until he figuratively opened the gates for the invading barbarian hordes of Anarch and Sabbat creatures. He is a traitor to the Ivory Tower and should not be trusted. His age and potency as an elder is all that keeps him from suffering the consequences of his betrayal to our sect.
Mr. Biltmore has been propagating the falsehood regarding my affiliation with Daeva forces and the lies have gotten so ludicrous as to actually accuse me of being possessed by one. I know that these creatures are a new threat to our kind, and in truth they are the reason I am here and not still remaining in the Boston region. But we cannot let the enemies of the Ivory Tower such as Mr. Biltmore and the Anarch goons he has riled up manipulate our propensity for paranoia. I am not, and neither are any in my Court to my knowledge, possessed by the Daeva. While I am sure there are still a few puffs of smoke still remaining here in New Britain, the occupying cloud that swept into this land has been blown away.
To those who would see my arrival as a threat, I assure you that my Domain is ready to stand strong alongside the Domain of Hartford as a worthy ally. My experience in combating the Daeva of Boston as I was forced to withdraw is a valuable resource at your disposal. I have discovered alternative means to repel them that do not require the risky and heavy-handed use of fire or bizarre ancient shadow magics. I am willing to lend my expertise and abilities towards your own fight against this menace, for I am and have always been a loyal member of the Camarilla.
To those who would side with Anarchs and traitors against a neighboring Prince, I shall now remind you of my worth to the Ivory Tower. After I was Acknowledged as a member of the Camarilla, I have established a long and prosperous political career as a Kindred. I have been seen as Well-Connected and Influential for the vast array of mortal authority I have at my disposal. I have also been seen as Resourceful for my great wealth, including both material possessions and knowledge. During my long reign as Prince over the City of Boston, I was deemed Just and Honorable for being a strong and fair ruler who saw to the prosperity and growth of a small town that I turned into a large city that is still one of the greatest in all the world. I am also Respected for my discerning eye and ability to critique art of all kinds. As a Prince of New Britain I am once again Famous, Distinguished, Well-Known, and Exalted, and as a member of the Camarilla I am considered both Dignified and August for my long standing service and loyalty to the Ivory Tower.
In addition to the above, for the purposes of this proclamation, my Seneschal and my full Primogen Council have lent me their full support. Sir Cum Laude lends his Trustworthy name, Sir Praxis lends his Honorable name, Sir Sine Qua Non lends her Loyal name, Sir Pro Bono also lends his Loyal name, Sir Sine Die lends his Trustworthy name, and Sir Probus lends her Revered name. Not only that, but my Sheriff, Mr. Pendragon, lends me his Feared name in support of this message and wishes it be known that he is willing to defend both of our Domains with the deadly force he has amassed to wage war against the Sabbat of this region. My Harpy, Ms. Parker, has lent me her Well-Connected name as well for this message and reports that she is quite eager to call scandal upon any who aids the Anarch cowards in their attempt to overthrow a rightful Camarilla Domain to take back the land they fled from. I am sure that none of you are so Malcontent as to commit such treason against the Ivory Tower, but she wanted me to include that message here nonetheless.
As for the rude treatment of my Court Jester who I sent to herald in this announcement to your most recent gathering personally, I shall forgive this first offense but will tolerate no further offenses now that this proclamation I am writing here has given you the opportunity to formulate a more informed and reasonable reaction to my presence. I understand that my Jester might have come off as a tad strange, but he was simply adorned in the latest Kindred fashion that I am told by my friends in Clan Toreador is supposed to be perceived as "ironic". A sort of "throwback" if you will to the fashion of our forefathers during the Dark Ages. Many members of my Court are getting into the spirit of this fashion and so I am playing along for their benefit and I ask that you respect their artistic expression, however eccentric you may find it.
I look forward to working with you, my good neighbors, soon in the coming nights as we defend our Domains together against the tide of rebels and shadows alike. If you wish to have a discussion with me, please contact my Seneschal, Sir Cum Laude, at (OOC: email staff) and he will arrange a meeting for you.
Cordially yours,
Quentin King III
Prince of New Britain, CT
(OOC: This proclamation was announced with the authority of 21 Camarilla Status. Quentin King III is known to be a Malkavian who has Clan Friendship:Toreador and has Fame as a renowned art critic. Toreador, Malkavian, or Camarilla Lore 3+ can give you more information if you email staff.)
