Grand Elysium: Colorado Springs

I have just returned home from one of the more positive travel experiences I have had in some time. The adventure itself was not particularly thrilling to the casual observer, but It was important to me. One that I will remember fondly for some time.

As all adventures tend to start, with some form of intrigue and mystery. I was contacted by members of House Egregori, and offered safe passage to Colorado Springs on behalf of a member of the Carthian Movement. The fellow whos services were offered, was one Mr. Anthony DiVittoria. As in all such things, an elder does not survive long by placing trust where it is not due. I spoke to members of the Springs Court to ensure that this man was not a liability. I decided to take the gamble and was pleasantly surprised. It turns out That Mr. DiVittoria is a rather polite well spoken man, save that he has a propensity for making others believe he has alterior motives. He would do well to portray more confidence in his words, and not look away while handing out gifts at an arms length.

When I did finally arrive, I was warmly welcomed by the denizens of Colorado Springs, as well as the visiting Unconquered present. Prince D. Patrick was, as always, quite cordial and respectful. I observed that all present at this gathering point displayed a level of discipline I have not seen in some time among Unconquered. My proverbial "hats off".

The procession into the Elysium itself was lovely. The other covenants were respectful to our entrance. They all portrayed the same level of respect throughout the dissertation of both Alder Meister Baltasar Sargon and the Prince. Their story of the Penrose founder was interesting and compelling. I was delighted to see no signs of disrespect among the crowd of observers.

The most disturbing portion of the evening followed shortly. A synod had been called for Father Cade, during which Bishop Sabaska was given authority over Albuquerque in matters spiritual. I was rather distraught to hear that the Sanctified had rushed to such unwholesome conclusions without educating themselves as to the larger picture in Albuquerque. Bishop Sabaska is not a member of our court, nor has he attended it in months. Furthermore, the other members of the sanctified in Albuquerque were altogether overlooked. It is my hope that the situation will be rectified before it weakens the Sanctified presence within the court.

Shortly thereafter, the Regional Inner Cirlce for the North Central convened. Invictus in attendance of the Grand Elysium were invited to attend. I was most pleased to hear that the murderer of Alder Anaska Sutter had been destroyed.
The oathing ceremony itself was very humble, but effective and to the point. I was honored by having Sir Cale Devereaux join my fealty, but also by the entirety of the Unconquered present in bearing witness to the ceremony.
Sir Deveraux in many ways reminds me of myself some years ago. I see in him a great deal of honor, as well as discipline. His beast worries me however. I would be a cosmic injustice to watch such an exemplary man devolve into an unrelenting monster. I will watch him and aid him as I was once aided myself.