Session Summaries

These summaries are written by memory, informally, by Jason.
They deliberately omit certain sequences of events for purposes of
brevity. For complete details on a session's activity, see the session logs.
Chris Womack has been editing these summaries for accuracy.

The Tribunal (1 of 2): Session #1

Date

October 25th, 1999

Storyguide

Chris Womack

IC Time

Summer, 1221

Location

Crudus Mens Mentis Covenant, Iberia.

Event Summary

Magi from across Ibera converge on this, the location of the Tribunal of 1221. A certain William of Bonisagus is intent on establishing a covenant upon the ruins of an expired, old winter covenant at Segobriga. For some reason, Gomo of Tremere, a rival of William, opposes the proposition and attempts to undermine the proposal. After much politicking, William secures the vote of the Tribunal to formally establish the covenant of Segobriga Secunda, which he will sponsor, but in which not actually assume residence. The PCs are invited to become founding members. The draft of the covenant charter spells out William's terms of patronage, and the PCs are given copies to read over and consider.

The Tribunal (2 of 2): Session #2
	Date	November 1st, 1999
	Storyguide	Chris Womack
	IC Time	Summer, 1221
	Location	Crudus Mens Mentis Covenant, Iberia.
	Event Summary	That same evening, the PCs receive a substantial counter-offer from Gomo of Tremere, who would have them do anything but join William's enterprise. In a late-night discussion, the PCs decide to act in unity, and then to join William, pending some changes to the charter. When these changes are negotiated, the Charter is signed. A magus Ex Misc demands certamen of one of the PCs for his place in the covenant, but is refused. Later, the certamen ensues (but for a different reason), and the contest ends in stalemate.

The Journey: Session #3
	Date	November 8th, 1999
	Storyguide	Merwin Shanmugasundaram
	IC Time	Summer, 1221
	Location	Crudus Mens Mentis Covenant, Iberia. The road to Segobriga.
	Event Summary	The PCs make arrangements to depart. They receive a few grogs and custos from William to accompany them in their journey. During the journey itself, one magus is wounded by another. Over three weeks pass, taking the group all the way to within a few hours' march of Segobriga, the ruined Roman city. Some sneakery with some soldiers from the local baron, who seemed to be expecting them (!), and the PCs seemed to be well poised to quickly take possession of the site of their new covenant sometime the next day...

The Dream (1 of 2): Session #4
	Date	November 15th, 1999
	Storyguide	Merwin Shanmugasundaram
	IC Time	Summer, 1221
	Location	The forest outside Segobriga. The city of Segobriga.
	Event Summary	(Retcon: This session was a dream.) The PCs survey the city for inhabitants, vis and auras. Upon entering, exploration of the buildings near the center of town ensues. A rough timeline of events begins to emerge. At the end of this day, some magi are interested in the graveyard, and plan to investigate later that night.

The Dream (2 of 2): Session #5
	Date	November 22nd, 1999
	Storyguide	Merwin Shanmugasundaram
	IC Time	Summer, 1221
	Location	The city of Segobriga.
	Event Summary	(Retcon: This session was a dream.) The PCs completed a survey of the entire city, as well as major structures outside. Evidence of a the old covenant was found. A artifcact was discovered. The magi deliberated on allocating major usable structures to various purposes, and finally drew lots to determine the order in which sancta would be chosen.

The Arrival: Session #6
	Date	December 6th, 1999
	Storyguide	Chris Womack
	IC Time	Summer, 1221
	Location	The road to the north of Segobriga. The city of Segobriga.
	Event Summary	After waking from a strange vision of a Roman ruin, the magi undertake to enter their city, and perform an initial exploration. Afterward, a celebratory meal is held.

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The Tribunal (1 of 2): Session #1
	Date	October 25th, 1999
	Storyguide	Chris Womack
	IC Time	Summer, 1221
	Location	Crudus Mens Mentis Covenant, Iberia.
	Event Summary	Magi from across Ibera converge on this, the location of the Tribunal of 1221. A certain William of Bonisagus is intent on establishing a covenant upon the ruins of an expired, old winter covenant at Segobriga. For some reason, Gomo of Tremere, a rival of William, opposes the proposition and attempts to undermine the proposal. After much politicking, William secures the vote of the Tribunal to formally establish the covenant of Segobriga Secunda, which he will sponsor, but in which not actually assume residence. The PCs are invited to become founding members. The draft of the covenant charter spells out William's terms of patronage, and the PCs are given copies to read over and consider.