Fear and Loathing: 2008 in Review
The time between Christmas and the New Year is a quiet time for the mortals. This reflects in kindred society as well. Something about this time brings out a mellow streak.
It is also a time when mortals and immortals alike begin to truly feel the pressure of the elements. Vampires in remote areas begin to feel their beast keenly and a special few vomit bile on the internet.
As I pondered the last year in anticipation of writing this article, I reflected on the many changes I witnessed. Some of these changes were specific to the Macabre Danse and others affected the mortal world.
Often a harpy will concentrate on misdeeds and scandal. These bits of misbehavior are attention grabbers and let’s face it; vampires feed off rumors almost as much as blood. However, I think it is equally important to point out the good examples as well.
I have considered what has happened over the last year.
Feared List:
Universal Gravity. Why should one fear a universal constant? Because it is just that. Universal. Universal and immutable laws that exist everywhere. Sometimes, it feels as though reality bends, but this year showed that there is plenty to fear from the world and that hiding only makes you weaker not stronger.
Boons. Boons have made a big return this year. The trading or applications of boons were leveraged in many ways changing many domains and even the entire region. It is no longer fashionable to avoid boons or attempt to trade in favors to seem less stuffy.
Harpies. Harpies have shown that they have a reason to be feared. Many harpies across the world have reminded kindred society why such a position exists. Harpies such as Audra Jetter have shown that we protect the safety of boons. Harpies such as Claire-Marie of the Evergreen Rose Republic show that we are the conscience of kindred society. Harpies such as Angelina from Eugene show that even a new harpy can make a difference in a troubled domain.
Loathed List:
Internet Vampires. Yes, there are vampires that exist almost entirely on the chatting rooms and the internet. It is a strange and recent phenomenon that has shifted our society. It is a brave new world where new terms such as e-balls and internet courage are now a solid part of our lexicon. Sadly, I feel as though this has dulled the bite of our best predators.
Sniveling Vampires. I never thought I’d see a time when kindred society would tolerate such a lack of etiquette and ignoring of social rules and mores. There are consequences for acting like a douchebag and getting everyone wet with your spouting. These vampires fail to accept the horror that they are truly responsible for their own actions and the consequences that fall on them.
The Strix. They have returned this year, not with a bang, but a loud wheeze. These retarded mystical spirits are much like that annoying stalker you can never get rid of; that creepy ex-girlfriend that never really gets the hint. Do they even have a plan? On the bright side, they seem to hate internet vampires as much as I do.
Sorrow
Imperial Harpy of the Nelson Imperium
The Lord of Laughter
The New Flesh
OOC:
Carthian Status: 3, Mekhet Status: 3
Read about the New Flesh here: http://carthian.cam-wiki.org/The_New_Flesh
See Sorrow's Harpy Reports here: http://lordoflaughter.livejournal.com/
Jason Andrew
US 2002022602
It is also a time when mortals and immortals alike begin to truly feel the pressure of the elements. Vampires in remote areas begin to feel their beast keenly and a special few vomit bile on the internet.
As I pondered the last year in anticipation of writing this article, I reflected on the many changes I witnessed. Some of these changes were specific to the Macabre Danse and others affected the mortal world.
Often a harpy will concentrate on misdeeds and scandal. These bits of misbehavior are attention grabbers and let’s face it; vampires feed off rumors almost as much as blood. However, I think it is equally important to point out the good examples as well.
I have considered what has happened over the last year.
Feared List:
Universal Gravity. Why should one fear a universal constant? Because it is just that. Universal. Universal and immutable laws that exist everywhere. Sometimes, it feels as though reality bends, but this year showed that there is plenty to fear from the world and that hiding only makes you weaker not stronger.
Boons. Boons have made a big return this year. The trading or applications of boons were leveraged in many ways changing many domains and even the entire region. It is no longer fashionable to avoid boons or attempt to trade in favors to seem less stuffy.
Harpies. Harpies have shown that they have a reason to be feared. Many harpies across the world have reminded kindred society why such a position exists. Harpies such as Audra Jetter have shown that we protect the safety of boons. Harpies such as Claire-Marie of the Evergreen Rose Republic show that we are the conscience of kindred society. Harpies such as Angelina from Eugene show that even a new harpy can make a difference in a troubled domain.
Loathed List:
Internet Vampires. Yes, there are vampires that exist almost entirely on the chatting rooms and the internet. It is a strange and recent phenomenon that has shifted our society. It is a brave new world where new terms such as e-balls and internet courage are now a solid part of our lexicon. Sadly, I feel as though this has dulled the bite of our best predators.
Sniveling Vampires. I never thought I’d see a time when kindred society would tolerate such a lack of etiquette and ignoring of social rules and mores. There are consequences for acting like a douchebag and getting everyone wet with your spouting. These vampires fail to accept the horror that they are truly responsible for their own actions and the consequences that fall on them.
The Strix. They have returned this year, not with a bang, but a loud wheeze. These retarded mystical spirits are much like that annoying stalker you can never get rid of; that creepy ex-girlfriend that never really gets the hint. Do they even have a plan? On the bright side, they seem to hate internet vampires as much as I do.
Sorrow
Imperial Harpy of the Nelson Imperium
The Lord of Laughter
The New Flesh
OOC:
Carthian Status: 3, Mekhet Status: 3
Read about the New Flesh here: http://carthian.cam-wiki.org/The_New_Flesh
See Sorrow's Harpy Reports here: http://lordoflaughter.livejournal.com/
Jason Andrew
US 2002022602