This character is based on story lines and histories which come from basic White Wolf design, however it is on a character line that I have seen White Wolf only touch upon in their fleshing out of the kindred (vampiric) lines. Not wishing to step on any toes, but simply to use what they have presented in their gaming format as a tool to create a character of my own, it is with humble gratitude that I thank them for inspiring this one?s creation.

I also want to thank Talomar?s player for giving me the reason to pull this one from the closet of my mind and bring her on here. I?m hoping that she?s as well thought out as so many of the other characters I?ve seen on here. I hope she inspires a level of creativity in others as well.

As a side note, the following material beginning with ?A New Girl on The Scene? and being brought to conclusion with ?Before the Judge? will be events that will have taken place just prior to Talomar being stolen away by Firestorm.

((If the ?people? inside the library hadn?t wanted their names splashed all over the newspapers? Maybe they should have been smart and made a deal with the reporter.

But no. They are too big, bad and powerful to see past the nose on their faces.

Now, just because no one had thought to check her pockets before, doesn?t mean that now it has been it has been established?. YET AGAIN, they should suddenly ?THINK? to search Sharon.

Deal with the beds you have made. YOU ARE NOT killing off my Character. So sorry.

Next time anyone of you decide to invite me to join your threads... don't.

Oh, and by the way I have read the Anita Blake series. There is no reason that the 'people' inside the library shouldn't have tried to work things out with Sharon. She could have been an asset to keep anything from getting into the papers. Now, just because you all are too stupid to think of it... until AFTER I post it and put it under your nose... Not my fault.

I don't mind you wanting to play in your worlds. However, inviting my character into the thread and then doing this? Excuse me?!

I want out of this thread and I want out now.

Lanette))

(( To keep the story more real and to allow the flow to happen without my direction or interference, I've not spoken openly to anyone about my thoughts (not *plans*, just thoughts) about what could happen. I've wanted things to be more spontaneous and let the story unfold in unexpected ways - and they sure have. Perhaps that was an error, but with so many excellent writers, I thought it could work.

In my opinion, Sharon has been the best part of the story thus far, and my thoughts were to have her be an integral part of the Tal's plan. Charles was about to come back into the library and mention to all gathered that Sharon brings up a very good point. Being such an unassuming human, Sharon could go places and get information that none of the others could. Furthermore, he was to mention that Sharon was right. What better way to get information out than through a reporter. Tal was going to be very thankful for that input because he really does like Sharon. Charles is very fond of her. The plan for "a deal" with Sharon has been in my head since she first showed up. These were going to be my posts for today until I was directed to look here in the OOC area.

I loved the way Sharon was talking herself out of trouble, but I didn't want instant success and make Tal look too soft on her. I wanted a bit of fear present that would naturally have been the case in such a situation. I love her resourcefulness.

I've had this story in my head for at least a year. The funny thing is, I have been playing Tal as a vampire on DM for three years now and I had never read a single vampire book in my life. I've mentioned that to people on many occasions. I felt so ignorant. I recently picked up a Laurell K. Hamilton book at the airport and what I learned of her version of vampires (after reading only 80 pages) inspired me to finally begin this story. I've not read much more than those 80 pages, because while wanting to know more about vampires, I didn't want to consciously or subconsciously take on any plot. It's also why I've let others come in and change the story in different directions.

To me, what was in Sharon's pockets was fine and could stay there. No one had any idea IC they were there (again, very resourceful of Sharon). The idea I had was not to search her pockets and strip her of her defenses, but to get her on their side. I guess knowing what was in my head and how very cool all this could have been, has me very confused and disappointed.

I will not post for a day. Lan, if you still want Sharon out of the story, then Charles will sadly usher her out, and I'll think of a good reason.

It's funny, just a couple of days ago I told a player that I worry whenever things get too good and too much fun. Disaster is surely around the corner.

Question from the new guy on this please?

Even if the pockets were searched, how unusual are the items and would they even be considered important to someone who didn't know their purpose?

I honestly didn't see the story spiraling toward Sharon's certain demise. I rather thought the tension had gone up by some carefully crafted plotting by the two and was eager to see how Sharon was going to be delivered through the fire so to speak.

Sure, I saw the character of Sharon in a pickle but because I know the way people are about not moding on other characters, it didn't even occur to me that Sharon would actually end up dead unless Sharon's player had wanted that.

Group hug anyone?

I didn't see the problem with Mihaela suggesting the reporter be searched. Not a lot of time had really passed and I figured there was shock in the systems of some of the people in the library suddenly faced with a reporter. Some reactions might have been delayed.

Mihaela's reaction was to protect her own interests. Not letting her voice her opinion to protect her interests diminishes the importance of her role in the proceedings.

Again, even with the post, I still don't think that Sharon is a sure-in for the next open plot at the cemetery. It will be loads of fun to see how things churn through the give and take of chess that this meeting is becoming considering the pawns are certainly not clearly marked.

That's just my 2 cents and view on the postings so far.

Still hoping for that group hug here.

I don't mean to be difficult but I'm sort of twitching here. Since my initial post to introduce Targon to the thread was put on hold so everyone else could get situated and set, I was under the impression then, that this thread had to be very linear and that people were to respect the current pending action before adding additional action that would detract from the focus.

I was rather dismayed today to see that apparently this doesn't hold true for everyone. I needed to post a greeting from Targon to Fire and did not immediately jump on it. I wanted to give it some time and good thought. The post I had been creating became moot point because the thread had plowed on ahead without giving me any opportunity to do so.

Since I'd already been shown by action that things were linear and that things had to happen in a certain order, I could only assume that folks decided to intentionally slight Targon. If that was not the intention, please let me know how this thread should be viewed and how posts should be added. I am not comfortable moding over someone else's post that has already declared action just to get my 2 cents in.

I don't think that was the intention, that is to step on anyone's lines. I think personally, when so many players gather it becomes hard to know who's, 'turn', it is. I also believe that due to the sudden misunderstanding about powermongering, there was slight feel of rush to continue the storyline to try and get everyone in position for the real meat of the story. At least this is my impression, others may not agree. I really don't think it was a snub at you or your char, but rather just a feeling that the story needed to continue. I myself sat for two days waiting for the story to continue and when it didn't I posted a tiny blurb from Maria that I would not have posted otherwise, but for the feeling that someone had to say or do something to get things moving again. I think maybe that opened a bit of a floodgate and everyone else was quick to continue the game at that point.

I could be completely out of context on this, but now I'm going to stop because I feel like I'm rambling. ;)

Thank you, Maria. You are quite right.

In a room such as the Count's library, there are many conversations going on at the same time. This is quite a natural phenomenon in any social setting. Merrick and Mihaela are speaking. At the same time Tal and Charles are in another conversation, and I would assume that Gaida and David are conversing. I would also assume that Fire and Targon would have continued their conversation. There is nothing non-linear about that. Tal doesn't need to watch them get reacquainted. They would all be talking until someone asked for everyone's attention, such as Charles did.

Charles did not immediately attend to Targon at the door not because of linear aspects of the story, but because writing Charles outside with Sharon and inside with Targon in adjacent posts is a bit confusing to the readers because it looks like he's two places at the same time. Targon is not in two places at the same time. He would be having a conversation while there were other conversations going on at the same time. I hope that helps.

Alain, thank you for your kind words. It's very much appreciated. We are blessed to have such excellent writers here. I think sometimes the writing is so good we scare each other. LOL And every so often we do have kinks to iron out, but we're learning and progressing.

I've tried to get the words out for the last while to properly explain my quandary and am not doing a good job of it.

It seems that the focus of the story has moved onward to focus on Charles and Sharon. The greeting to fire can't be going on in the background with Charles doing his thing to get everyone's attention.

I guess someone is going to have to help me rewrite my post since the impression I'm getting is that I have to do so and I don't know how to do so to make sure the story benefits.

Looks great to me Targon. Your writing is excellent I look forward to continuing the play with you, and personally I think it flows just fine, :)

The Blood Claw Pard

Heh... We are so evil.

As far as Miha is concerned, the rest can have an orgy and get it done with. She's interested in Merrick on a few levels, power not withstanding.

The alliance would be a benefit to both shifter groups and if nothing else she gets to gauge the power of the associated vampires, humans, and others.

:twisted:

And Tal hasn't the attraction for Miha ;)

Just a heads up

Blood Claw Isle is now open for play. I have been in discussions with the creators of Carowyn to set up an area for the Cats. Since they got their start here, I wanted to let you know that the doors are open for play to you as well.

Feel free to stop on by guys!!

Just a heads up

Blood Claw Isle is now open for play. I have been in discussions with the creators of Carowyn to set up an area for the Cats. Since they got their start here, I wanted to let you know that the doors are open for play to you as well.

Feel free to stop on by guys!!

I much enjoyed reading not only the story line of the gatering, but also the many new charaters.As well as the new folder and its on going story line.

Though Shea may not be a common visitor to either The Castle,Nor Rhydin. I personally will keep reading and who knows maybe one of these days our many diverged paths shall cross. Great reading. The Writing done by all involved was/is excellent.