Prologue
"That is the bored as it is set and the game stands before us." Haloise acknowledged the information that was presented. "Through tanacity and guile I am confident we can rise above our adversaries." He looked out across the assembled Kindred in the room.
"Fernand, you will go to Warsaw, deal with the Carthians, see to it that Gavin cannot call upon their service and that they will not otherwise intervene, Gerard you will return to London and complete the scourging of any Red Crown Rebels. Nikolas, you and your Knights shall aid Fernand in his task, Alexander you and the Legion shall do the same for Gerard." Haloise spoke assertively and left no doubt for who was in command as he coordinated his machinations.
"Selene, we will be sending you on a diplomatic mission to Venice to convince the Doge to support our cause, I trust in your ability to see this done and leave the designs of your retinue up to you, although given the martial strength of the Empire is being stretched as it is I will send Xaver with you to see to any matters which might arise." He spoke sternly but took a subtly softer voice with Selene.
"As for myself I will be conducting back channel negotiations with Desponia Nikadimos to ensure she keeps out of this affair. With that said I open the floor to you all." Haloise offered and inviting gesture.