The question confuses Tranquillina greatly for several seconds. "No, that wouldn't - you know that -" she sputters, before it dawns on her: her four years at Mons Electi so far have flown by, and she doesn't actually remember the details of her complicated training coming up with the other magi. "I was first apprenticed to Cumhachd ex Tytalus, bless her soul," she says sarcastically, not realizing that she has reverted to Latin. "After nine years, I was rescued from her clutches by Tria Trianomae, who claimed me by right of her House. But two years after that, my apprenticeship was transfered to Maximianus Bonisagi, who oversaw my Theoretical Interview and is truly my pater."
((I'm going to presume that Fiona continued her line of thought with this new information - hope you'll agree with the changes below - seems reasonable....))
Tranquillina's hair is much longer than usual tonight, but tightly bound in an intricate style, so the stroking is a little unsatisfying. She takes the flask and looks slyly at Fiona, then chants an Intellego Aquam spell and touches the liquid within to her tongue, with as little self-consciousness as someone else sniffing at the bottle. ((Sta -3 + In 6 + Aq 0 + aura 5 + stress die 6 = 14, halved is 7, enough for Subtle Taste of Poison and Purity.)) Satisfied that she can handle a bit more drink even with guests present, she downs a good solid draught of whisky, becoming the perfect picture of a coughing lightweight in the process. ((Sta -3 + Carouse 2 + stress die 3 = 2.))
Tranquillina rolls her eyes, although the intensity of her disagreement seems to have faded significantly. "Trouble is trouble, wherever you place it," she responds. "And accepting a Tytalus in our midst is simply asking for trouble. But I am only one vote of this council, and I will treat no guest or member ill, until his actions warrant it."
((Yep. According to the charter, "The status of Probationary Member of the Council...is admitted upon the unanimous approval of the current Council of Members. " Of course, it's open to debate as to whether, for example, five ayes and two abstentions constitutes "unanimous approval"...I think it is, since there would be no nays.))
Is Roberto a probationary member?
So much stuff, been busy myself. Having scanned the conversations, it is probably for the best that Roberto was, um, playing dice with the grogs Otherwise he would have shot his mouth off
So what is going on here?
I believe Roberto started at Mons Electi near the beginning of the autumn of 1226, so he's still a Probationary Member at the time of this discussion (he's scheduled to become a Full Member at the beginning of the summer of 1228). He still gets to participate in decisions of the council of magi, though he only gets half a vote.
well, would half a vote for "no" disrupt a unanimous decision?
The little clown amuses me, and the Bonisagus seems gullible enough. I abstain from voting, for while I have no objections, I feel that it ius not yet my place to say yea or nay.
((We would have to update it I think because it does not talk about quorum so technically 1 aye and 6 abstentions also constitutes "unanimous approval". i would guess that is not what we want.))
In the section "Governance of this Covenant", fourth paragraph below the Officers, it says: "Should it not be possible to convene the full Council of Members, any quorum consisting of more than half of its current members is considered valid; else the discharge of the council’s duty must be delayed until such time as the full council may be convened."))
If we vote now, Tranquillina will enthusiastically support Gerulf; she'll vote for Rose with some uncertainty but knowing that that's what Probationary Membership is for; and she'll abstain from voting on Stultus, and just sit there looking like a sullen teenager.
I think that's all the players that have been active in this thread (besides Ulf and C-rat of course). All unanimous save for one abstention - how equitable
Korvin will go out and let all the [strike]contestants[/strike]... applicants know the result and congratulate them. He will stick around to chat for a while.
"Most excellent. You won't regret this decision. Gerulf is a terrific addition to the covenant."
Stultus will hand over the book on Magic Theory he brought, and talk a bit about the author. (Hermanus of Tremere is from LoH: an Artificer who devoted his life to strengthening the defenses of Coeris, until the Tremere Prima asked him to stop 'cause it was getting embarrassing.) He'll also scribble a note for Alexei and send it off with a servant.
((jebrick, you OK to have the discussion with Korvin in this thread, and leave Stultus [strike]waylaying[/strike] talking to Tranquillina for "What Happens Next"? ))
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Otherwise he would have shot his mouth off 
