"Indeed, we shall"
The Ravnos gets up himself, and the two Cainites exit the tavern.
"He seems rather pleased if I do say so myself." Prince Maurice remarks.
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Vassily leads the group to the edge of the river, and negotiates a ferry across for everyone. They start the climb up castle hill, hoping to finally introduce themselves to the Prince and then find out what they'd been called here for.
About halfway up the hill, they found themselves in a small division of modest homes, each shuttered, and the lamps here were fading fast, indeed when Anton passed too close to one it guttered out completely. As they made their way through the streets, they came upon an unusual sight.
It was a man, standing taller than most, he was large and powerful looking. His wild mane of hair was red. He wore a filthy tunic and an ancient looking breastplate that looked to be straight out of the Roman era. His eyes seemed to glow with whatever passion took hold of one such as he, their blue visible even on a night as dark as this one. In his right hand he held a spear, which he pounded against the ground when he saw them.
"Stand, O children, whose shoulders bear the burden of redemption!"
He addresses them all in Hungarian - those who can quickly translate for the others. His voice booms across the square, so powerful that it feels as if the earth trembles under it.
"Long have my eyes sought beyond to that which has been and will be. He rises and all must be ready! Soon you shall meet with one whose plans lead you into the heart of terror and exultation. Rejoice, for you shall witness all. You play a grand part in what comes. Ah! The sweetheart’s blood, let it wash away the sin. Eight signs of the coming nights shine within my vision. I see you within each. Though nothing is ever prevented, yet it might be transformed by the actions of a few. Go now, my children, and remember my words when the patterning is asked of you. Zolot lies; flee his visions! Prosper and we shall meet again.”
Should anyone look to Vassily at the moment, they will see that he stairs across into space dull and empty-eyed - he is clearly not aware of what is happening around him right now, nor is he in control of his own body.
