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Ancient Rumours of the City

June 1201
NWhen Danielle deSancerre was slain by her sire, she possessed jewelry owned by Baroness Anika, as well as jewelry owned by Don Lorenzo.

N The disappearance of Silas from the mortal court has provoked comment to the effect that he was slain for his 'offences against 'nature'. And the nobles are growing restless.
N With the opening of the new stone pier, tradesmen hope business will prosper. There are few luxury goods to be had, and a shortage of grain.
N A ship from France recently arrived with a vast number of books. Many were transported into the forest by cart.
N Significant numbers of dead rats have been found periodically clogging the sewers of the city. People believe it is an ill omen.
N The Hospitallers, under Aelflaed's direction, are aiding the serfs in planting and tending the crops, much to the embarassment of the church nobles.
N The advance troops of the Papal Legate have returned from their forays, claiming success in their battles with the Moors.
N Claiming support from both the Pope and the King of Spain, Father Inquisitor of the Knights Templar is calling for the expulsion of the Jews from Barcelona.
N In a bloodless coup, Willameena became Prince of Barcelona, gaining even the support of the Tremere. She has established a primogen council.
N The Cappadocians have been busy ghouling rats and spiders.
N Vito, the Nosferatu, is not, as rumour would have it, dead. He was seen in the company of the Tremere Erik.
N The Cappadocians have been much troubled, by the tokens of True Faith left in their domain. The Nosferatu have had similar woes.
N In a show of solidarity, Katerina, Aahmes and Marcus (of three different clans) have formed an alliance, approved by the new Prince, to hold a seat on the Primogen Council.
N An anonymous donation provided workers to build cottages in Barrio Gothica for Paul and Marrius. One cottage remains unoccupied.
N After the golem's rampage, the vardos of the compania were seen heading south. No Roma are known to be in the city.
N Trade in town is slowly improving, despite the fact that several smaller merchants were driven out of business, due to losses in trade.
N Supplies have stone and wood have been carted to shore up the city cemetary and catacombs.
N Recent arrivals to the city, Isabella and Vito, have had a feeling of 'being followed' but no harm has come to them.
N A scholarly, if plain, gentlemanhas been seen at night, tranlating a book (which he will nto share) from the Latin.
N A newcomer to town, a Venetian noble, has been studying maps of the city, including the layout of sewers and catacombs. When asked, he called it 'research'.
N A new Greek scholar has been accepted as a clerk at the University, and can be found there frequently at night.
N A darker aura has settled over the area of town near the Tremere Chantry. Is it seasonal fog, or is it something evil?
N Many kindred, especially the Tremere, have avidly been researching the making and destruction of golems, much to the distress of the Jewish scholars in town.
N A number of books, some quite old, were delivered to the Abbey of Santa Luisa, to the Mother Abbess Gabrielle. The merchant delivering them earned gold for his silence, and would not discuss it.
N The ashes of Eric MacConough, buried in Aahmes' grove, are said to have healing properties to any Cainite afflicted by the Setites.
NThe Gangrel of the city were invited to a celebration by the Garou (through Aahmes).
NThere is a shortage of horses and mules and oxen for the forces of the Christian Army. The nobility has been taxed, not in coin, but in horses, by the King.
NA ship's captain was heard to comment over his ale that a number of Those Damned Moor Ships were seen sailing in Spanish waters.
NSurprisingly, a caravan from France made it safely into Barcelona, arriving with books, wine, and finely tanned leather for armor.
NSilas has lost some status at court, due to rumours that he is a sodomite.
NThe King's mistress told Lord Silas of his Majesty's displeasure with him, for consorting with the Jews.
NThe nobility were shocked to learn of the murder of Baron Marcos de Castille by Baroness Anika Cyrrie. There was a high bounty on her head.
NThe Papal Legate has arrived with 500 Italian troops and their mounts for the effort against the Moors. They will be under the leadership of The Church, not the Templars.
NThe Venetians have made treaty with the Genovese to build ships for the upcoming Crusades.
NThe advance troops of the Papal Legate are reporting little success in finding the Moors, although signs of their passing are evident.
NThe Knights Templar have selected one of their number, Etienne de Burgundy, to serve as Father Inquisitor. It is said he blames the Jews for the encroaching Moors.
NWith the coming of warmer weather, it seems that fewer of the poor are dying, but there is still grave concern if there will be enough serfs to till the soil and plant seed.
NAny Kindred with prey exclusion must test each night of game to ensure they can find their preferred prey amongst the fewer peasants that remain.
NThe medical school and hospital have recently treated several patients (usuallyu the poor) with massive wounds from the attack of giant snakes. Most are fishermen or crab trappers.
NIt is rumored that the Jews don't catch the plague because they have a pact with the devil that keeps them immune. Many church texts support this.
NHundreds of house doors were mysteriously shattered on Passover night. A large man-figure was seen walking the streets, but stopped for no one.
NPeople who have been protectors of the Jews had found their lintels marked with lamb's blood and a spider sigil during the Easter week.
NThe most vocal harassers of the Jewish merchants have begun to find a spider drawn on their doors in the mornings. It has not stopped the periodic abuse.
NIn the light of learning about Frederick of Germania's ravages, the Barcelona Kindred are coming to think of all Tzimisce as lying murdering fiends.
NThe Autarkis is flourishing under Silas' reign as Prince.
NIt is rumored that Prince Silas has made alliance with not only the Setites, but with the Baali, and the Prince of Sabadell.
NWith the discovery of Alexander of Marc and Danielle de Sancerre as being Setite minions, suspicioon has fallen on other kindred as well, especially Polyphemus of Sparta, and (in whispers only) on Aelflaed.
NFrederick of Germania, in the guise of Antonio de Madrid, was slain as the supposed murderer of Eric MacConough.

May 1201

N 'Prince' Silas has been a frequent visitor at the Abbey of Santa Luisa, which troubles the Bishop of Barcelona.
NTerrance after slaying all the Moorish leaders, and the Assamites in their forces has left Barcelona, saying that his debt to the city is paid.
NKindred around Willameena and Eric McConough sometimes find themselves uneasy An energy surrounded them, especially when they performed their pagan worship
N Rumors circulated that the Tzimisce are in league with the Setites since a replica of Don Lorenzo was found in a dark cavern
NPeople who had resources invested in the wharves have lost their investments With the massive fires and superstitous sailors the fate of sea trade is doubtful
N One of the King's advisors received a letter from Naples, decrying the uninvited residence of Frederick of Germania in the Napoli family keep.
NA comet was seen in the sky at Passover. Astrologers said it was an omen.
NDockworkers and ship's crews have been warned to avoid the 'strange mad priests', balding robed men harassing people in the areas of the docks and wharves. Rumor says they worship the devil.
NAelflaed and Willameena were overheard discussing the probable identity of the four Jewish scholars who are responsible for the golem.
NUpon checking on Baron Vlindar's castle, Aelflaed found him missing. Much of his property and library were damaged or missing. For appreciation of the aid he had given her in the past, she retrieved his books and set them in order. While out,she noticed a very bad smell in the nearby forest.
NA small party of Jews were seen after sundown in the streets of Barcelona, carrying buckets of what appeared to be red paint.
NEven the Tremere were stunned to see the Setite, Nef, sprout wings and fly away at last conclave. Have the Setites and Baali merged as one clan?
NJewish moneylenders have been particularly tightfisted lately, due to prejudices on the part of the king. The townsfolk are in an uproar.
NPeddlars travelling through the noble's district have reported hearing 'strange sounds like howling' from one of the older stone keeps.
NAny sea trade in Barcelona is coming through the Jewish piers, The townsfolk are livid at paying extra tariffs on goods.
NThe Bishop of Barcelona in glorious processioni, entered every house in the city (save peasant hovels) to bless all of Barcelona on Easter.
NThe peasants whose dockside homes were burnt tried to resettle in the Jewish barrio, but the king's decree forbadethis. Homeless, starving, they wander the city and many die.
NA strange sickness has over taken local swineherds, fevers, swellings, and sometimes death. The jews, who do not eat pork, are being blamed.
NStonemasons and Carpenters are happily building a new manse on the outskirts of town. The money is good, and the building should be finished by Easter.
NThe new Bishop of Barcelona, a Benedictine from Rome, Alonzo de Rimini, has made enemies at court for his demands on the coffers of the nobles to feed the poor.
NAll available stonemasons and their apprentices have been hired to build another pier, this one of stone. It will take two months if all goes well.
NThere is much speculation about the relationship between the new Gangrel, Ignacio, and Aahmes. While he claims no connection, he stopped her in a full frenzy with a single word.
N Word has reahced the scholars at the university that the sickness plaguing the peasants is spread by swine & swineheards. No swine are allowed within the city.
N A new scholar at the medical university, from Germany, speaks of evil influences of "der verdammt Nosferatu". He is slowly convincing others that he is right.
N The first stone pier has finally been completed, much to the relief of the merchant's quarters.
N Kindred who have been helping fight the wharf fires have frequently seen na oddly tall man guarding the Jewis h piers.
N The Gangrel Khilar and his childer have been much in the forest of late.
N Local astrologers claim a "dark star" has settled over Barcelona, and claim it signifies the return of the Moors.
N Rumors fly that the Tremere and the Baali have made in alliance, and the Tremere harbor a "secret well of evil" in their new chantry.
N Artists in the city are eagerly awaiting the opening of a new gallery, under the patronage of Lord Silas.
N A courtier from the Venetian court has arrived with a small entourage, several fine hunting hounds, and weaponry.
N The golem was seen walking in town, much to the dismay of the populace of the church. The Jews are blamed for the burning of the "salon" (Elysium).
N Through prayers & cleansing, the snakes and vipers have left Barcelona. The church claims a victory of faith.
N The new Tremere chantry is completed. Stonemasons are looking for more work.
N Wild greens have begun to grow, and are being collected by the poor as foodstuffs in the city.
N The Father Inquisitor of the Templars made a public speech on the feast day of San Miguel that it was the might of the church & prayers of the godly that drove the Moors from Spain.
N The Pope is said to have stated that Jews are doomed to perpetual servitude and subjugation due to their crucifixion of Jesus.

April 1201
N It's rumored that Ahmes' new mastery over animal forms comes from sharing blood with Sir Terrance.
NThe Bishop of Barcelona proclaimed a day of blessing for the Holy Week of Easter. All homes were blessed against evil.
NAstrologers at the Royal Court have read thestars, and proclaim a fortuitous change in teh struggle with the Moors. 'Our stars are rising' they proclaim. Could victory be near?
NAfter the rioting at Baron Vlindar's estates, some grain was sold at market, at outrageous prices. Most of the grain was purchased by the nobles households.
NA cure being widely sold for the plague is spirits of mercury in aqua vitae (poisonous).
NAlonzo di Rimini and Mother Gabrielle have been seen in conference planning for the spiritual health of Barcelona.
NTrouble begins again at the Abbey of Santa Luisa, as the new Abbess dealt with an assault on a nun that left her without any bones in her arm. Dark forces are suspected.
NThe Papal Legate tried to arrive, but his ship was obliged to sail offshore to avoid the dock fires.
NA torch was knocked over near a leaking barrell of pitch at the docks, and the fires raged for several days, burning much, including a few ships. Strange men in robes are being blamed.
NIndigo and brazilwood dyes are being importaed from India to Britain. Venetial dyers will pay top dollar for indigo.
NRumors of giant snakes in the sewers continue to be retold in the taverns. People claim it's a sign of the devil.
NBaron Vlindar was determined to be missing from Castle Black. Aelflaed is concerned, and has been caretaking the keep for him.
NCaravans heading past Sabadell are being stopped and raided by a Setite controlled church in the forests. Jamal and Keilar know its location.
NWhen confronted about the princehood, Willameena told Silas she would NOT be a prince, being content as warlord under the council rule.
NTerrance has been seen less and less of late. The populace has started grumbling that he is shirking his duties. Willameena has offered to perform two council positions.
NAt last full moon, some early arising woodcutters saw a strange sight in theforest. Wild beasts, like bears or wolves, fighting each other, howling like lost souls. The woodcutters scuttled home in fear.

March 1201
N While many of the peasants have suffered greatly from hunger and sickness, those living by the docks have managed to thrive, eating crabs and shellfish.
NPoor hungry madmen have been seen roaming the streets, muttering that 'the Devil is in Barcelona', and 'his serpents lead the way'. The Church is afraid.
NThe trail of blood from the wounded Danielle deSancerre led to the Abbey of Santa Luisa, and ended there. She is not, according to the Abbess, in the abbey.
NWhen Baron Vlindar's peasants revolted and broke into his home, they deliberately ruined many of his books and scrolls, and left the rest to rot.
NRumor has it that one of the Nosferatu is studying the Kabbala with the Jews.
NThe harbor is open to sea travel at last, and fishing boats are scouring the seas for food.
NIt is rumoured that the King of Spain has borrowed another large sum of money from the Jewish bankers.
NBarcelona nobility begin to build immense walls around their homes, in fear of the city being invaded by demons from the sewers.
NWillameena was overheard saying she would be willing to be Prince of Barcelona if the Council is disbanded.
NA new kindred, Frederick of Germania, has taken up residence in the noble's quarter, in a long unused stone keep.
NThe Papal Legate has left for Rome with a shipload of confiscated vanities for payment. Support for the Crusade will be coming from Rome with the spring.
NThe election for the new Bishop of Barcelona has happened, and the new bishop, is a Benedictine, Alonzo de Rimini from Rome.

February 1201
NCaravans heading past Sabbadell report being stopped by sinister looking church men, demanding tithes of goods and food. Resistance has led to death.
NKindred not of the path of Heaven or Chivalry cannot enter the nunnery of Santa Luisa since the cleansing.
NWillameena, Terrance, and Aahmes have spent long sessions behind locked doors at Elysium lately. Aelflaed guards them from interruptions.
NAs physicial to Saladin and his vizier, Moses Malmonides introduces new medical techniques to the court, involving moderate diet, sleep and fresh foods.
NIt is rumored that the Prince of Belgium has flouted the Church's decree that Jews must wear a yellow star on their clothing by wearing, and having his courtiers wear, yellow stars.
NDespite the cold weather there is a lot of construction going on in Barcelona. Some workers are trading labor for food.
NWoodcutters much in demand the cool damp spring have reported seeing strange animals-- unnatural beasts the woods near city.
N While her lover, Polyphemus of Sparta, is out of town, Danielle de Sancerre has been seen spending time socially with Alexander of Marc.
NThe cuneiform tablets have been translated and speak of how Kindred may be seduced by the Settites.
NThe corpse that looked like Don Lorenzo was tested, found to be human, and eaten by rats. With no flesh-crafting Tzimisce in town, how his face was altered is a mystery.
N There has been an increase in sales of saint's medals, holy relics, and luck charms.
N In France, King Phillip has signed the treaty of Le Goulet. Plans to join the fourth crusade are underway.
NThe Sultan has chosen a new vizier, a cousin named Abdullah ibn Rahim.
N Caravans travelling through northern forests have been attacked and slain. The Garou deny culpability, but admit it may be the work of Black Spiral Dancers, the evil garou.

January 1201
NWith the winters storms, the passes through the Pyrennes mountains are closed.
NThe road from Sabadell was discovered to have a mass of crockery broken, with frozen bits of snake mixed in.
NPassage in the harbor is complicated by ice floes in the bay.
NThe King of Spain has gone into retreat, and activity at court has all but ceased.
NThe King of France is being pressured by the Church to join the forming Crusade to the Holy Land.
NAahmes and Terrance were seen arguing in the grove. It looked like they might come to blows.
NThe nosferatu have new "pets"-- A mature crocodile and a clutch of rapidly maturing eggs.
NDon Lorenzo was seen at court, deep in conversation with the upper nobility.
NSeveral woodcutters and charcoal burners have been lost in the forest and are presumed to be dead.
NAll crops have been long since harvested, and there is not enough in storage to last the winter.
NIt is becoming more difficult to find kine to feed upon, since many of the weaker peasants are dying, and cold weather keeps others closer to home.
NSome of the Jewish scholars have been brutally slain.
NAn Inquisitor Father came and "cleansed" the nunnery of Santa Luisa. It is rumored that a new Mother Superior will be chosen.
NThe local Churchmen are at odds with the noblemen and merchants who's "vanities" were "donated" to pay for Rome's military might.
NKindred and mortals who salvaged texts from the bonfire of the vanities have repeatedly been approached by Kindred trying to buy any texts with arcane knowledge.
NRumor has it that Aahmes has control over the spirit of wolves, and summoned Garou to the city with a wild howl.
NScrolls in Hebrew and Egyptian are being feverishly translated for information on the Setites.
NA majority of the Jewish scholars and rabbis have not been since since the riot.

December 1200
NEnghouled Setite crocodiles were found and slain, but rumor has it some kindred kept crocodiles as "pets".
NSeveral poor peasants have been found dead of the cold and hunger.
NThe Jewish elders received an anonymous warning to "strengthen their guardian".
NCaravans travelling through the northern forests outside Barcelona hve been hit by bandits six times. Caravans are now unwilling to travel the forests at any price. There has been some rioting amongst the poor, as hunger drives the starving peasants.
NBoth Moorish and Christian sailors have had rough sailing due to seasonal storms.
NGryffod ap Rhys dies in Wales.
NWild beasts have been heard prowling the outskirts of town, especially near to the forests. People are fearing the night.
NVague threats were made gainst the Lasombra, and Polyphemus of Sparta is missing.
NThe Brujah and Tzimisce are out of favor, and may bring ruin on their clans.
NThe Cappadocians have been hard at work deciphering several old documents, some on clay tablets.
NIt is rumored that the golem is substantially larger.
NKing Alfonso X lays down laws forbidding Jews from holding public office.
NLorenzo, the Cappadocian has enghouled several sailors off the Italian ship, the Venus.
NWhen workmen went to prepare the seneschale's keep for the upcoming winter, they found large quantities of snakes and a message written in blood. They were terrified.
NThe scrolls relating to Setites are now being examined for more information to be used against the Setites.
NThe papal legate and the nobles of Barcelona are at odds over the cost of military aid from Rome.
NSeveral of the nuns in the Abbey of Santa Luisa have confessed to disturbing erotic dreams, involving a man in black who comes to them at night. Penances have been harsh.
NIt is said there is a plague in the Jewish quarter, but it doesn't seem to be spreading.
NThe crops that were being tended in the burnt out areas of town are being harvested.
NWith the wet weather, flies and mosquitoes were plaguing man and beast at the end of summer.
NAelflaed was overhead making a bargain with the Cappadocian to offer a catalog of the rare texts she has recently acquired.
NThe Jewish Judges have learnt where the unclean dead meet.
NThe mangled body of Heinrich was found by the nunnery of Santa Luisa, totally drained of blood. The schlatka were suspected.
NShortly after Jean's disappearance, the strange lights and apparitions were no longer seen by the Cappadocian holdings.
NThe freest route for travel is through the Pyrenees into France, but this requires passing Sabadell.
NSailors have reportred sightings, sea monsters with scales and teeth in Barcelona's harbor.
N A mob of Jews was seen wandering in town and were beaten by the Christians. They are barricaded in their quarter.
NPhoenix is said to have slain one of the szlatka.
N The Cappadocian Jean, has left Barcelona, mocking all who remain. Rumor says he went to Sabadell.
N There is a growing rift between the Nosferatu and the Tzimisce Saska.

November 1200
NA man entering town was bitten by a strange animal, a doglike creature with boar's tusks. The man may die.
NEven more large loads of clay and oil have been delivered to the synagogue in the Jewish Quarter, where prayer is active all day and night.
NHorses and mules are getting harder to find, because of the crisis in the food supply.
NThere has been grumbling over appointment of Willameena as Vizier. The Tremere are irate.
NIt is rumored Phoenix has been seen "baiting" the schlatka, but has not yet fought them.
NThere has been no crime reported in the Jewish quarter, and the peasantry suspects the Jews of commiting crimes in the rest of the city.
NA collection of Latin Monastic poems, the "Carmina Burana" becomes wildly popular in the court.
NThe golem has been sighted more frequently in the Jewish Quarter.
NDistrust is growing amongst the kindred, as rumors that there are tzimisce and assamite diablarists among the kindred. Is anyone safe?
NThick oily smoke was seen issuing from two different parts of the city's ruins. People fear the worst.
NTwo laundrywomen were lost by the river's edge. A witness claimed they were eaten by a monster.
NPhoenix was seen feeding off another kindred. Has he succumbed to the Setites?
NSaska, the Tzimisce, has been haraguing the council for access to live mortal bodies for his 'experiments'.
NA letter was found in the room of the late Inquisitor General's room, a signed confession to both venal and mortal sins.
NStrange lights have been seen by the Cappadocian holdings.

October 1200
NJamal called into question the authority of the Ruling Council of Three, since neither the Warlord or Vizier were present at Conclave.
NWith the passing of summer rains, crops are finally grown and are being harvested, complicated by some minor flooding.
NAn abundance of green plants have begun growing in the burnt out zones of the city. Some people fear to go there, saying it's "unnatural".
NIn a dream, Aahmes saw the final death of Alexander of York, Juan de Castille, and Baron Marcos de Castille, at the hands of the Jews.
NAll the kindred had been speaking openly about nightmares disrupting their rest. Tremere are especially effected. This seems to have passed with the battles of the Settites.
NThe new Tzimisce in the city has been heard trying to acquire Damek's torpored body.
NThe Papal Legate has arrived, and the nobles remaining in Barcelona are negotiating for military aid from Rome.
NThe scholars of the Jewish Quarter have been coming the city, looking for three men. They descriptions are VERY specific.
NWillameena, Jean, and Jean-Luc were seen exchanging information about Clan Disciplines.
NJean of the Cappadocians has had a "spiritual awakening", which he will tell anyone about if they ask.
NA new owner, of foreign appearance and speech, has taken control of the docks area.
NThere has been an increase in the need for alms at the church almshouses.
NSeveral roads in the mountains have become washout out in the recent heavy rains.

September 1200
NOne of the two scrolls recently translated at Aelflae's Abbey reveals that the Assamites have a deep and abiding hatred for the Setites.
NSeveral of Barcelona's Kindred have made alliance to fight the Setites.
NPolyphemous of Sparta has returned, and agreed to fight with the city against the Setites and the Prince of Sabadell.
NDoctors at the medical university have discovered that not all the bodies found in Barcelona show lividity.

August 1200
NThe two polluted wells were cleansed, thaks to the work of the order of St. Michael.
NCarpenters have been hired much of late, for work at night.
NCity militiamen have reported seeing floating apparitions and ghosts at night, especially near the catacombs.
NAahmes was overheard in heated conversation, almost argument, in Arabic, with Jamal.
NSeveral more noble families have sent their children and elderly to relatives in France or Italy for safekeeping.
NSeveral dozen pre-Christian manuscripts were burnt at the Bonfire of the Vanities.
NWith Acrea's departure, Toreador influence in the city has waned sharply. Local artisans are suffering accordingly.
NLady Sif of the Garou was seen meeting with Aahmes and Vlindar.
NKindred in the city have been avidly seeking to buy old and arcane scrolls.
NWith so many thieves found dead recently (with the bloodred mark of the spider on them), merchants are less fearful.
NThere are more refugees now, and they are desparately trying to sell enough of their valuables for money to leave the city.
NBottles of 'spring tonic' have begun appearing in the marketplace. People are hunting for fresh herbs.
NTwo outlying wells have been found polluted by the corpses of dead animals.
NThere is much discussion among the clergy as to who will replace the Bishop of Barcelona.
NA letter has arrived announcing the arrival of a papal legate from Rome in the next month.
N Except for areas blockaded by the Moors, sea travel is open again. Ships to France & England are charging outrageous fees for passengers.
NMerchants have been making profits accepting passengers into their caravans north.
NTaxes in the Kingdom of Leon (west of Barcelona) have been raised to support the troops sent to the Reconquista.
NThe Senate of Venice has declared it's support of the Holy Church against the Saracens.

July 1200
NKindred throughout Barcelona have experienced an increase in nightmares and restlessness in sleep..
NThe Father Inquisitor of the Benedictines has found his position in the city at risk. He and the Bishop of Barcelona are at odds..
NTerrence and Aahmes were seen arguing in a corner during conclave..
NSome of the local Kindred were discovered in their havens by zealots looking for vanities..
NPeople are suspicious of the Lasombra Shade, since no one knows what he did with the Sabadell spy..
NThe Cappadocians are showing an extreme interest in the scroll and the "heart"..
NThe Cappadocian Don was overheard trying to negotiate for access to the body of the Lasombra spy..
NSeveral of the Barcelona city gates are now locked and barred, both day and night..
NBoniface of Montserrat is the leading candidate to lead the Fourth Crusade..
NCount Baldwin of Flanders takes on the crusader's cross at Bruges, and agitates for the next Crusade.

June 1200
NMost of the spring born herd animals have been sent by ship south to feed Christian troops.
N Significant tithes have been made to the Holy Church to encourage the Crusades.
NFlickering lights and chanting have been noticed at night at the seneschale's palace.
NThe Cappadoican Don has been researching ways to safely contain the demon Bal-Rathgar, by use of the scroll.
NAelflead has been acquiring books and scrolls from desperate refugees travelling from the south through Barcelona to Sabadell.
NThe holy inquisitors from St. Benedict have confiscated all pre-Christian manuscripts from Santa Lucia.
NThe Brujah and the Tremere have plans to hide away the Aramaic scroll and stone heart in the dark cavern.
NKindred with status are finding themselves pressured by the Church to tithe and arm warriors for the Crusade.
NThere is a rumor amongst the Kindred that the Prince of Sabadell is sending a "messenger"
NZealous clerics have been forcing their way into noblemen's homes, confiscating "vanities" for the great fire of penitance.
NTheives entering the Seneschale's keep to pilfer have not returned.
NNobles are less willing to wear fine clothing or jewels in the streets.
NSeveral of the poorer citizens of town have been afflicted with a bloody flux, fever, and diarrhea. So far, three have died. The churhc thinks it may be demons.
NAahmes and Terrance have asked Willameena to "plant" the confiscated letters from teh Sabadell spy in their expected place at the Seneschale's keep.
NThe sheperds have been ordered to watch their herds for foot rot, and keep their sheep's hooves clean.
NWith the warmer weather, there have been fewer deaths.
NThere has been an increase in correspondance between the Holy Church in Rome and the Cardinal of Spain.
NThe Bishop of Barcelona has declared a bonfire of luxury goods as a sign of the citizenry's penitence for the feast of Santa Lucia, in July.
NFishermen dredged up the corpses of two children in their fishing nets. They fear the presence of a great evil.
NTurkish blockades are moving north from the Straits of Gibraltar.
NThe Doge' of Venice is inciting the Senators of the city to warfare against the Saracens in Constantinople.
NWith the theft of bodies from a local church, the brothers of the Inquisition have increased the efforts to find the witches.
NDamer, the Tremere, was seduced by a succubi and, at his request, staked unto torpor. His body is in the custody of the sheriff.
NAfter the witches escaped from their keeping, several of the Templars were "put to the question".
NPeople in town have been laid low with an illness, though only the very old have died. Symptoms include coughing, mucous in the nose and chest, chills and fever.
NTitled nobility are fleeing from Madrid to Granada, for sanctuary from the Moors, whom they say are "led by demons".
NSea travel from or to Barcelona is opening up again with the spring thaw.
NSeveral cutpurses have been found dead in alleys, with a spider drawn in their own blood on their forehead. Recently, known rapists have been found dead and marked too.

May 1200
NThe Bishop of Barcelona, Carlos Castellan, has called for fasting, prayer and purification on all holy days, to support the Templars. Public prayer will occur daily in the main square.
NThere have been fewer rats on the wharves.
NThe Templars are actively seeking for Isabella & Maria, the two witches who were rescued from the Inquisition.
NOver a dozen citizens of Barcelona have been "questioned" about pagan practices. None have been seen again.
NRefugees are arriving daily from Castile.
NBy civil decree, in obedience to the Pope, all Jews in Barcelona must wear a yellow star on their clothing in public.
NPlaces south of Barcelona have been conquered. Refugees are streaming through and around the city.
NThe finances of the Brujah are in peril, They have lost their standing on the wharves.
NTension has increased in the Jewish quarter since the scholars have arrived. The patrols of the golem have increased.
NDamek the Tremere was overheard describing a dream in which he unravelsthe mystery of the black stone. (Can we say road kill?)
NThe Tremere were heard asking if one of the new Kindred was a Salubri.
NThe deCastile Brujah are helping the Tremere build a new chantry outside of town.
NDon Lorenzo Vodace has been translating some Aramaic scrolls.
NTrade has increased with France, since their ports are still open to the north.
NThe bread in barrio gothica was determined to be the cause of the madness, visions and frenzies.
Na pair of benedictine priests sent to "investigate" in the jewish quarter were found in a shallow grave on the waterfront
Nseven babies born this winter died before they werea month old. the church is convinced these deaths were a sign of evil running rampant.
Nseveral poor beggars have been found dead near the wharves, it is believe they died of the cold.
Nkindred not on the path of heaven do not want to enter the jewish quarter. it is rumored that a travelling lasombra entered the quarter and went up in eldritch flames.
Npriests are doing brisk business in selling dispensations to the nobles, especially crusaders and others in holy orders.
Nin germany, the princes confirm the right to elect a king from amongst their peers, the declaration of speyer.
Nseveral travelling kindred have chosen to stay in sabadell, not barcelona. when asked, they say because it is "not safe" in barcelona.
Nseveral strange items have mysteriously appeared in a warehouse near the western town square, apparently from an "intermittent hold" in its ceiling
Nalastar has left barcelona after leaving a warning to those who would interfere with the cappadocians.
Nthe garou have been doing secret rites in the umbra.

April 1200
Ngossip is abuzz that baroness acrea has taken a "wild gypsy woman" as her lover
None of the toreadors was overhead claiming that aahmes is a setite spy
Na small caravan of jewish scholars have arrived from zaragoza
Npeople have been in fear of a food shortage, like last winters
Nghosts and apparitions have been seen in the vicinity of castle black (the former tzimisce holding)
Nthe cappadocians have had several books shipped in from france. they are about medicine and the occult
Nthe monastery of santa lucia has a number of scribes and illuminators recopying some very old manuscripts, some of them pre-christian
Nsea travel in the meditteranean becomes more dangerous as the turks blockade cyprus and cut off constantinople
Nturkish ships, under barbarossa, are blockading the straits of gibraltar, keeping routs clear for arabs invading spain
Nthe berbers, fierce arabian warriors from north africa, have been sent to reinforce arabic forces in southern spain.
Nsea travel between marseille and barcelona is still possible, though winter storms have made it very difficult
Nmembers of the society of st. benedict have been sent to barcelona to investigate rumours of pagan worship in the region.

March 1200
NThe demon's stone was taken from the hiding place in the wall, and the papers with it were removed. The stone replaced itself in the wall.
NDespite frost and much snow, the grove near the new Brujah keep is still green and has flowers.
Nthe tremere discovered that the scrolls they were translating have disappeared. they were very upset.
Na group of master-class jewish scolars have arrived in barcelona, and are holding intensive meetings.
Nheavy ice has kept ships from docking directly in barcelona- merchants have to use smaller ships to deliver any goods by sea. incoming supplies have slowed to a crawl.
Nstrange lights and chanting have been heard in the fields west of the city.
Nrumours in the court say that rodrigo miguel, prince of sabell, is suddenly short of resources.
Na missive from the prince of sabell was intercepted. it advises all lasombra to remove their resources from barcelona and that the "problem" there will be solved by spring.
Nin the neighborhood of barrio gothica the church is investigating reports of "posession", people seeing v isions, and reports of convulsions and frenzies.

February 1200

N The Tremere are trying to negotiate a new chantry.
NThere is more staging of Templars and Hospitallers going from Barceloan to Southern Span for the Reconquista.
NScholars and physicians are forming a medical school in salerno, italy, using medical knowledge from the moors as well as europe.

January 1200

Nclan nosferatu knows the location of the books and scrolls used by clan cappadocia in the catacombs
Nthe prince of sabella's seneschal was slain in honorable combat, and the kindred of barcelona have again seized the reins of government.
Nit is said a demon's focus allows it to manifest in the physical world, even if banished, the focus must be destroyed as well to get rid of the demon
Npeace talks have failed between the moors and christians, and the moors are massing for the invasion of jerusalem and spain
Nthanks to the fumbling of king john of england, relations with france are strained and commerce has slowed to almost nothing in both countries
Na plague of boils with fever has broken out among the weavers and dyers in the city
Nthe vardo of the rom have been seen travelling north
Nseveral sea captains have recently agreed to sail in the southern seas despite the moors
Nmany of the people in the city have been suffering illness, the symptoms include bleeding gums, exhaustion and loss of teeth
Nthe tremere are very busy on a secret project, and are looking for someone who reads aramaic
NAcrea has regained her property back from the kine authorities, and reestablished her status as a baroness

December 1199

Na powerful teacher of the cabala in the jewish quarter
Nthere is a coven of witches in barcelona who meet during the full moon in the western fields
Nthe populace is in an uproar because the prince has instituted sumptuary laws, demanding a tithe in blood.
Nthe blood was tithed, on behalf of the populace by Aelflaed, and was accepted, but that did not soothe the anger of the populace.

November 1199
NThe prince in Sabell has demanded that each of the clans of the true blood of caine present themselves at conclave, and offer forth a primogen to speak for them.
NThere was a massive earthquake resulting from Timothy the Devout taking ownership of a building that had a black heart imbedded in it's wall.
NOf the children that were transported to Sabella, three were determined to be unhealable or teachable, and were slain. A very young boy now appears with the Prince in the human court as his cupbearer.

October 1199
NThe Baali were slaughtered and driven from Barcelona by a handful of Kindred. Their portal to hell was then sealed with holy water obtained from Timothy the Devout.
NIn the Jewish Quarter several children who had been ghouled were discoverd. They said had been abandoned by a pretty pirate lady.
NThe children were presented to the seneschal, who then had them escorted to the prince.
NMany more Templars are coming to Barcelona, in preparation for another Crusade.
NA search of Barcelona revealed a house off the main square with a black heart imbedded in the wall, that levitated itself and repelled touches.

September 1199
Nmany templar knights have arrived in town.

NTimothy the devout has returned.

August 1199
Nmichael the hunter was identified and put in torpor in elysium. He was then turned over to the seneschal, Miguela de Sabadell for questioning.
Na pool of corruption was detected under the surface of the ground outside of town.
Na mysterious cave was found outside barcelona with mysterious warnings written on the walls, and patches of black dirt that consume anything that touches it.

July 1199

NBarcelona has become a protectorate of Sabadell, and the Prince there has appointed a Seneschal.

NThe mysterious cave in the mountain was revisited by several Kindred, invisible holes in the walls were found there, as were mysterious black patches on the ground.

N Aelflaed has returned with her own squad of Hospitallers Knights, and all her monks.

March 1199

NCaius has been deposed in a coup by Baron Urik, Radu, Estevan, Antonio, Frederick and Andromeda..

NMoncado himself has been ordered to restore Lasombra rule to Barcelona.

NTemplars are said to be moving North towards the city.

February 1199

NA Man was found riddled with arrows on the docks.

NAlastiar has left town permanently. He is said to be traveling East.

NWinged shapes have been seen flying about the city at night.

NMany Tremere have entered the City. Perchyk has assured the Prince that they will not interfere with the Senate's activities.

NA new council has been formed out of the ruins of the old. It now is comprised of a motly grouping of Kindred that the city elected last conclave, rather than a potluck grouping based on who's the leader of a certain clan. The members are: Acrea (Tordeador), Antonio Ponce (Ventrue), Radu (Cappadocian), Rowan (Brujah), and Baron Urik Von Lentrovitch (Tzimisce).

NA man was found stapled to the door of the Cathedral in Antigua, the Princes domain, bearing the mark of torture.

NSeveral bands of Hospitalar Knights have been asking about a man fitting the description of Phoenix de Pyrelight.

January 1199

NA carriage stopped at the Mausoleum. Black robed figures, flanked by guards carried in a chest on two poles. They left without the box. A lone figure in a black robe watched this fro m a distance with a tear on his cheek. He then left saying "Now begins the final struggle." The figures' description matches that of Azrael.

NCrimes in Barrio Chino have been harshly punished of late.

NThe individual who witnessed the mausoleum delivery was found crucified upside down after being obviously tortured.

NAfter being urged by the Church, Timothy the Devout has decided to leave in the Spring.

NThe Anti-semitic crimes vanished almost overnight as all of the main advocates were mysteriously slain. However, the tension between the races seems to be increasing.

NMany of the game animals being taken from the forest show signs of a mysterious plague.

NThe Jesuit Healers that arrived last November have set up in La Boqueria and have begun treating people. They accept no payment, saying only "No payment is necessary now, for I shall receive my reward later."

NTwo drunken men speaking in Latin were attacked by a gang of ruffians in Barrio Santiago. They defeated the nine armed attackers and limped off wounded but unconcerned.

December 1198

NRumours of strange activities have come from the Jewish wards. Some say inhuman creatures were seen there during the recent fires.

NLarge quantities of food have been brought into the city by the notorious pirate Isabella. Prices have greatly inflated, and it is feared that many grocers will go out of business.

NTextile goods have been arriving by caravans from France and Castile. Many of the caravans have been guarded by many of the new Royal Guards.

NMany citizens of the city are blaming the fire on the Jews, since their wards suffered so little damage. Violent hate crimes have begun to occur based on this.

NA young priest was found slaughtered near the Convent of Bensucce's. His heart and manhood had been torn from his body.

NTimothy the Devout blessed the foundation of the new Cathedral. As he did so, the earth trembled. Some are saying it's a bad omen and that the site is cursed.

November 1198

NThe ghost ship has returned, and several ships have been lost at sea..

NGranaries within and without the city were destroyed by fire, destroying much of the winter's food stores..

NA small order of Jesuit healers has entered the city..

NThousands of dead fish have washed up on the shore of the bay. The fishermen say this is a bad omen..

NRicardo the Chandler had his entire stock stolen on the evening of the fifth of the month..

NKing Peter has acquired a score of new guards. They are said to be large and pale skinned warriors from the North..

NThe city was once again engulfed in flames. Only the wards of Antigua and the Jewish area were spared from massive damage.

October 1198

NA young guardsman was found ritually slain. His heart and manhood had been removed.

NAll lumber clearing in the North Forest has been moved to the east.

NLaborers have come to the city to help construct roadside shrines.

NTwo mystery ships have been arriving in the city at night. Loading cargo and leaving before dawn. They are loading from the beach, not the usual docking area of the bay.

NArmed men have been seen along the trade roads, but banditry is on the decline.

NThere has been a great demand for excavation tools within the city.

NA beggar was found with strange tattoos. He is a madman who spends his day crying, punctuated with occasional bouts of fearful screaming.

September 1198

NThe poor quarter is being ravaged by a plague. The priest Glauch has been working to help the victims, using the hospice owned by Aelflaed.

NTimothy the Devout has been rumoured to have cured many of those stricken. He says the sickness is due to the Breath of the Devil.

NVermen and insects have begun multiplying at an astonishing rate.

NThe Baali Genoveva Montalban has resurfaced with her demon Rath-Baalgor. The Prince has called a Blood-Hunt on all Baali and their servitors.

NThe Prince has secretly been meeting with a mysterious cloaked figure.

NA Magus from Mystridge has entered the city and has spent a fortnight searching the University and Monastery libraries for something.

August 1198

NThe Baali have corrupted several prominant kindred, including Alastar.

NAzrael has returned to the city.

NSeveral strangers have been seen wandering the city at night.

NMany Tremere in outlying cities have been slain by 'demons'.

NSeveral mortals have died from a plague like sickness that kills swiftly.

NCrime and violence in the city are on the rise.

NThe prince from the burning time, Prince Caius Pernix has returned to the city. It seems he did not perish in the burnings last year.

NAlastar has left the city at the request of a 'mysterious lord'.

NThe Assamites are once again casting their eyes at Barcelona.

NAnother madman driven insane by the 'screams in his head' has been seen.

NA large number of Knights Templar have been reassigned to lands far south of Barcelona to stop the oncoming Muslims.

June 1198

NLawrence d'Cameron was destroyed by servants of the church.

N"Ghosts" have been seen near the mausoleum.

NA squire was found murdered in an alley. The body was mutilated and his manhood had been violently removed.

NThe "Ghost Ship" at sea has not been seen for some time.

NSeveral couriers arrived at the monastery with mysterious shipments of goods..

NKing Peter II's son has been murdered. The surviving witness said that Dark Tentacles came from the shadows and slew all. The King has given the church and the Templars unprecedented authority to root out the cause of this evil.

NTwo guards were assaulted near the cemetary. They say their assailant had the strength of 1000 men but did not seem concerned with killing them.

NMany citizens, both serf and merchants, have been murdered. Some by sword and arrow, and others appear to have been ravaged by some beast. Due to the reduction in the work force, and the losses to the merchant families, this has horribly damaged the city's economy.

May 1198

NLarge amounts of food have been shipped into the city, the economy and the populace has begun to recover.

NMadmen have been seen in the south. They claim to be driven by the screams in their minds.

NThe "Demon of the Woods" has not been heard in a fortnight.

NHigh tariffs have been charged on all incoming shipments not under church control.

NAlastar has declared the catacombs, the mausoleum and the monastery to be Cappadician domain. Anyone who trespasses upon these areas without permission will become reference material.

NThe Lasombra and Ventrue are preparing for a war between their clans.

April 1198

NThe Baali have had a major setback.

NThe Ventrue clan is having internal conflict.

NFood riots have wreaked havok upon the city (all influences are reduced by one level), and the city is descending into chaos.

NThe Moorish army to the south has been devastated by an unknown attacker.

NMany "sensitive" people have had an identical dream but they refuse to speak to outsiders about it. The Dream is said to be Prophetic and Very Bad.

NA man named Malachi has spread word among the kindred that he can arrange for the "Draconian" problem to be handled.

March 1198

NThe Prince and several prominent Cainites have been executed by Assamite spies.

NThe Knights Templar have made several attacks to rid Barcelona of the Devils Minions.

NThe Baali are quietly gathering forces.

NThe food shortages continue and now imported food is becoming scarce as many crews will not sail to Barcelona because of sightings of the Death Ship.

NThe Angel of Death has descended upon the city.

NA wise-woman in a nearby township claimed that the spirits told her that a great storm is coing which could destroy soulsThe Church had her burned at the stake as a heretic and devil-worshipper. She never screamed during the entire execution, but stared at the Bishop.

FEBRUARY 1198

NSeveral Kindred have disappeared suddenly

NSailors and sea merchants say that a Death Ship is coming to Barcelona. Many of them are leaving for other ports.

NSightings of the Restless Dead have increased dramatically. The church has no official stand on this issue.

NThe Knights Templar have arrived and are garrisoned at The Palace.

NMost outlaying farms have lost dozens of sheep and cattle. Food prices are rapidly inflating and the economy is near collapse.

NScouts say that the Moorish Army appears to be gathering in force.

JANUARY 1198

NSeveral Assamites have entered the city and are planning to assassinate key figures.

NThe Baali have called in some experts to assist them in Barcelona.

NThe Knights Templar have entered France and will arrive in Barcelona next month.

NThe peasantry is terrified. There have been Demonic Manifestations within the city, and now the peasants say that something terrible has been awakened in the woods.

NThere has been no contact with the Red Talons for several weeks.

December 1197

NThe Assamites have allied with the Setites and are planning a spring offensive.

NThe Lamia are enraged over the death of Crysalde, be very careful around the Cappadocians.

NThe Lasombra Court of Blood is going to rule against all Lasombra in Barcelona, if the current situation does not improve.

NAutheriel of Britannia was destroyed by church inquisitors, they attacked him in his haven.

NThe Tremere have recalled most of their members to Eastern Europe. Several chantries have been destroyed, but not by the Gangrel, Tzimisce or Salubri.

October 1197

NThe Baali are growing in strength and have managed to bring a Powerful Demon to Earth.

NFive churches were destroyed by "Hellish Magicks" and the cathedral has been desecrated with the blood of a fallen priest.

NAny Kindred who enters the Catacombs seems to disappear, only the Cappadocians, Lamia and Nosferatu are excepted. It is said that a gateway to Hell exists beneath the City.

NThe Tremere seem to be very nervous of late.

September 1197

NA young boy was slain, the markings on his body indicate a demonic connection.

NThe Jesuit compound was burned to the ground, many think it was heretical arson.

NTwo ships were lost at sea when they entered an "unusual" fog bank.

NPeasants say demons have been seen flying above the city.

NA young man named Timothy the Devout is said to work miracles.

August 1197

NThe Prince and all of the Elders have been consumed by the Inferno which gutted the city.

NThe fires were Demonic in origin, and some burned blue-green and cold.

NThe Knights Templar are coming to Barcelona to fight in the Reconquista.

NA priest was murdered at an outlying shrine and his body was savaged by beasts.

NA force of Jesuits has arrived in Barcelona.

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