"Thankfully, I haven't seen any giant, and I don't think I have anything that will affect one, so am glad I hadn't."
As Ungulus gets crowded with magi, Mildred is running around to try to get all the rooms in order.
Dear magi, which rooms should I prepare for whowilm.
I understand that masters Thadeus and Nauvi have set up their labs in the new tower, and I have assigned a maid to each of them. If I understand correctly, master Elric will move into another floor in that tower. I can talk to a maid.
All the old sancti in this tower have been vacated since Winter. We can clean them up for new occupants. I understand that miss Betula needed one of them. Which one will you use, m'lady?
When you look at the three old sanctums, Tacitus is the most straight-forward; a standard Hermetic lab with all special features cleaned out by the other Tremere. Frederic's has an Ignem focus. There was some personal stuff and lab notes, but these may easily be removed to the library. Tessa's was a treasure trove, although the lab itself was standard.
Mildred does not mention the Hermetic cottage, but even magi with no experience of mundane toil can imagine that nobody would want to clean that one up if they can avoid it.
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"We should probably salvage the lab equipment and supplies from the cottage to help someone else set up their lab in the new tower," notes Thadeus. "Or did someone intend to use it at some point?"
"I just need to read this next couple seasons. I'm happy to use the cottage if that helps us with space," says Thom."I don't mind."
Mildred cocks an eyebrow.
We can try to clean the cottage, but I am afraid it is still going to be damp. It will be difficult to keep it heated at the worst of Winter.
She hestiates,
But if you want the solitude away from the common room, we shall of course do our best.
"I don't want to cause a fuss. The common room is fine," answers Thom.
Jack talks to Hamish about the turb, as Hamish previously indicated that he was training him to take on a turb, presumably at Oak Circle¹. «Who can I take to go to Oak Circle?» asks he.
Presumably, Edwin comes to Oak Circle to manage the household. Ungulus is already well managed by Osgar and Mildred, and Edwin would be a third wheel.
¹ So that @Bartomeus plays Thom and Hamish on different locations.
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On the day of the Council Meeting, Thom strolls into the meeting room looking fairly fresh and bright, blond hair pulled back into a pony tail.
The Merinita slides into a chair that doesn't look like it's already been claimed and settles in, a few minutes early, anxious energy evident in way the six fingers of his right hand tap the table.
A week before the council meeting Janus posts a notice asking for items for discussion at the up coming winter meeting.
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Janus stats the list with
- Combat or escape capabilities of covenant magi given the Orders current war with House Diedne.
- Service length of the covenant Praetor (currently permanent unless voted out by majority vote of council)
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Osgar presents Janus with the accounts.
We have not increase our income as much as the population, he says. Even so, we have had to use the rangers as teamsters, which has cut down on the foraging we have relied on. This requires some attention.
Do we need to place orders for more lab equipment? So far, the new labs that you have set up, have seen brand new equipment. Now, we either need to order more, or salvage equipment from the old labs.
OOC Please review the finance calculations. I may have made mistakes.
“I created £650 in silver pennies in Autumn 1014, so that will elevate any money concerns for a good while. You should hire extra teamsters in Carlisle or elsewhere as needed. As to lab equipment, procure what we need so every magus has a functioning lab.” Replies Janus
«So you want new equipment for a total of eight labs, keeping the derelict cottage, and the three sanctums of Tacitus, Frederic, and Tessa. Is that right? No problem.»
No, you are to leave Tessa’s lab as is in case she returns. You should then consult each magus as to their preferred location, Ungulus or the new site and then procure enough lab equipment to meet that demand. The equipment for the new site can remain packed for transport. I will be staying at Ungulus and using the equipment from Frederick’s lab for my new outdoor one.
«Very well, sir»
Cath'rinne flies in as a vulture. On arrival, she changes into her characteristic black cloak, having left one at the covenant. She arrives along with Thom. Seeing his enthusiastic outburst, she chuckles. "Well, I guess it's going to be hard not voting for your stay here. Cath'rinne ex Bjornaer." She says, offering her hand to Elric.
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Elric takes her hand "I guess you could try, but I wouldn't." He says with a smile.
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"Elric, Cath'rinne is amazing! I learned to turn into a vulture after watching her. We go flying together sometimes," says Thom with a broad smile. "And she's very smart like you."
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Thadeus notes that is lab is already set up, using mostly equipment salvaged from Wicker Hill, so that is one less lab to worry about.
Topic 1: Thadeus would like to discuss the possible acquisition of some horses, to improve the mobility of some of the grogs and Gentle-Gifted magi, and enhance their standing when visiting mundane neighbours.
Topic 2: Vis distribution to members. Since he would like to establish a familiar bond with the salamander, he will need some vis.
Topic 3: Planning for longevity rituals. The charter mentions that the covenant will provide the vis. Do we have enough for those who need them soon? Did Sionagh formally offer to making them for those who have some difficulty with this?
Topic 4: Planning seasons of service for covenant members in the next year.
Topic 5: Harvesting the vis sources on the island of the Council of the Eight. Is someone planning on going back there to harvest the vis? What about the other sources identified when we investigated other possible sites?
Right, so to summarise,
- Janus has taken the equipment from Frederic's lab, which is now empty.
- Thadeus has taken equipment from Wicker Hill to make his lab.
- Nauvi has made a lab with new equipment I think.
- Tessa's and Tacitus' lab are vacated and ready for use.
- Another two sets of lab equipment have been procured in1014.
- One set can be salvaged from the cottage.
- At least one more set is ordered and can be expected in Spring. More if required.