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- Posted: Sat, 23 Aug 2014 06:07:18 +0000
Every tome and manuscript is labeled, in The Year Our Lord 1600.
The Italian Renaissance is at its height, and culture is flourishing. However, beneath all of
the artistry, and all of the gleaming architecture, is a secret society of supernatural creatures,
made up of Fae, Djinn, Vampyres, and Werewolves. This society is known as The Veil.
This ancient association was once an equal body for all creatures. However, ancient wars
(circa 8 BCE) between these creatures established a strict and immutable hierarchy. The Fae
were the victors establishing their domain over the others. The vampyre in order to preserve their
way of life sided with the Fae, acting primarily as assassins, diplomats, and spies. The
werewolves whose powers depended on the phases of the moon were the ultimate losers,
becoming the dredges of both the supernatural and human society. The Djinn, as powerful as
the Fae, are the outliers, traveling nomads that are largely neutral and apathetic to the plights
of other creatures.
The werewolves, tired of their place in society have conjured up a plot to rebel against Fae
authority, and sway Vampyres, Djinn, and maybe even Fae over to their cause.
Additionally, with the rise of technology, science, and the arts, Humans may be on the verge
of finding out about supernatural creatures and The Veil.
Can the werewolves and their allies be successful with rebellion, or will the Fae put them
down once again. Or will humans take charge and destroy the The Veil altogether.
Carnivale. A sumptuous feast for the eyes, and a leniency toward mystery and debauchery.
For the members of The Veil, Carnivale is the largest and most mandatory event of the year.
This holiday was once the height of the supernatural calendar. And like all things, the Church
made this traditionally secular festivals, more sacred--the festival days before Lent. Before
the wars, the gilded and brocaded masks of Carnivale signified hegemony between all races.
Afterwards, the masks signified the shrouded positions that supernatural creatures must have
amongst mankind--hiding in plain sight. The Fae expect tribute whether large or small from
every supernatural creature, and in return, the Fae allow them to enjoy every single luxury
of the grand ball.
Humans are often curious about the extravagant party the Grand Duke (The Veil Leader)
throws each Carnivale season. Not only is the guest list highly exclusive, but seemingly
very random and selective. Sometimes a few lucky or unlucky humans get an invite--due
to their talents or for their more... palatable qualities.