SchreckNET

Fellow Kindred,

It is with a heavy heart that I make this announcement about the loss of Elysium, also known as the Blue Velvet, and its keeper—the lovely Anastasia Thorne. On the last night of September 30, the Blue Velvet went up in flames in a matter of minutes. Even with the timely response of the Sheriff and his Hounds, many of our kind were still lost or injured in the process. I offer my deepest condolences to all who have lost loved ones or been affected by what transpired that fateful night. Please know that there are avenues available to all who may require extra support during this trying period for the kindred as we brace as a community to get through this together.

But in times of great adversity, the best of people can also emerge. And I would like to make a special mention of thanks, not only to Anastasia, who made the ultimate sacrifice so that our loss could be reduced to the most minimal, but also to the following members of our community.

Firstly, to the Sheriff and his Hounds, for their steadfast, unwavering bravery and sense of duty in getting as many of our kind to safety as they could and coordinating rescue efforts on the ground

Second, to the Ventrue Primogen Micah Lucciano for generously opening up his reserves and providing blood to all the injured at the scene.

The Marquess of Hell’s Kitchen Joseph Morvell for responding swiftly and availing his premises for refugees of the unfortunate tragedy.

For all those mentioned as well as the unmentioned heroes of that night, I am grateful for the contributions you have made for the better of our community and I assure you, those responsible for the terrible event will be brought to justice and made to pay for their crimes.

But for now, we grieve. And we take a moment to remember all who were lost. A memorial will be held in the near future, as soon as we have made arrangements to attend to the injured and those most gravely affected. A great calamity has befallen us, but it is my hope that we as a community will band together and emerge stronger through it all.

Sincerely,
Lucian Carlye

For those who will need to unwind after the memorial being held at the Ivory Tower tomorrow night or plan on skipping it altogether since it's being turned into a court affair, Micah is opening up his place for the night so that we can hold our own wake and celebrate the unlife of Anastasia and the others that were lost.

[RHYS]

I heard that you did well handling everything. Maybe there's hope for you after all, padawan.

[MAB]

Apologies for not reaching out sooner my dear but thank you for the extra assistance in holding up the barrier.