Harpys Roost Lounge

The Harpy's Roost Lounge

Located within the VIP Room of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles, The Harpy's Roost Lounge is where the harpies of the Camarilla gather to exchange news and gossip gathered from around the Praxis.

Harpy News Archive

Harpy News: Yiska Ghost Bear and his new childe! - April, 19, 2022

"Did you hear about the latest news regarding Clan Gangrel's newest member, Yiska Ghost Bear?! Well, he isn't the newest member anymore! It appears that he has embraced none other than Lilena Angelius. Yes, THAT Lilena, the former ghoul of Clan Ventrue!"

"Wasn't she Ventrue Primogen Max Michaelson's ghoul that he paid a Boon to Ventrue Gabriel Coleman for when the latter left town? She sure gets around! Where does that leave Mr. Michaelson in all of this? I do hope Yiska paid HIM a boon for the trouble, though if he did, the harpies surely have not been told!"

"As for Lilena, that is quite the progression from lowly ghoul to embraced kindred, don't you think? Apparently she, herself, claims she was picked for her accounting skills. Since when do Gangrel need accountants? Still, ANYONE who can survive being Gabriel Coleman's ghoul for some twenty years has certainly proved they have the survival instincts Clan Gangrel is well known for."

"Still, do we really believe that reason? She's a successful business woman but surely she was only selected because Primogen Michaelson's vanished and Yiska saw an opportunity to increase the number of Gangrel within the Camarilla as part of his bid for a seat on the Primogen Council."

"But, girls, the question remains… just how did Yiska even obtain permission for a childe so soon after joining the Praxis? Did you SEE how he acted last court? That blatant open discipline use in Elysium is simply unacceptable, especially while on stage so close to the Prince!"

"Former Prince."

"That is true now, but, my point stands! How was he even allowed to get away with that? The safety of the Prince and Primogen Council was put at risk! Why has there been no follow-up from Keeper Lancaster or Sheriff Lopez? Surely they couldn't have forgotten the spectacle in light of the night's bigger news!"

"Summer herself offered only a polite reminder of the sanctity of Elysium. What precedent does this set if anyone can perform such a dangerous display of open discipline use, breaking one of the most sacred rules of Elysium, and then get rewarded for it with the rights to a childe so soon after?! Yiska Ghost Bear should at least offer the Keeper of Elysium and Summer Hastings both a boon for reparation for such blatant disrespect. It's what a civilized kindred would do, don't you agree?"

Harpy News: Lydon Vogel, Talent Night, and Hancock Park - April, 11, 2022

"Did you hear the latest about Lydon Vogel?"

"Someone told me that the Tremere Lydon Vogel may be causing a stir again. Word is that he supposedly used to have hunting rights to that trendy club, The Flux Capacitor, but I just caught wind that his hunting permission has since been rescinded by club-owner and Daughter of Cacophony, Tabi Foster."

"Just what could he have done? Tabi seems quite willing to dole out hunting rights to just about anyone these nights but I haven't heard of anyone else having theirs taken away."

"What about talent night?

"Ewww! Did you hear that song that Caitiff Anarch sung at Keeper Lancaster's talent night the other night? Some shanty about Caitiff rights? Read the room, Rabble! Meanwhile, ALL the kudos go to the Winter Harington, Leetah Lanley, and Zebastian Oygard. Those three were simply magnificent with their performances!"

"What about Keeper Oliver Lancaster's comedy routine? That was delightful to watch. Who knew he would be so funny while portraying an inept musician attempting to play that wonderful Guns 'n Roses song?"

"My favorite act? Definitely Deputy Shelly Marin with her magic trick at the end. The good Deputy earns bonus points for NOT singing, at the very least!"

"Let's talk about The Housing Association of Hancock Park!"

Have you heard the latest rumors? Who IS the true power within Hancock Park these nights?"

"Well, Mr. Stanford has tried to play at many games. He's tried to be the Ventrue Primogen. He's passed on some opportunities in order to try to make larger power grabs and failed. He chased away a prominent coterie mate when he tried to muster the troops and keep things going. He sits in his Country Club and hasn't come out for quite some time. He's a non-factor as far as anything goes."

"The Chancellor, however, is a different story. She is climbing in position, she is the one actually researching the threats to the HoA and trying to plan accordingly. She is the one who tries to make end-roads in Hollywood too at least and helps with the future there."

"She's the one people go to if they need anything done as she is far more approachable. The most powerful HOA member is the Chancellor. She is the most vocal, visible, and likely well respected member, as well as the only person trying to grow it and bring it closer to the Praxis instead of making it their own little fiefdom."

Harpy News: A Game of Thrones - House Lightbourne - April, 11, 2022

"Prince Jonathan Lightbourne of Clan Ventrue will be arriving 'soon' along with his three childe but do we seriously NEED more Ventrue in the city when the Clan is already so scattered and disorganized? Maybe Prince Lightbourne will be the one to bring some stability to the 'Clan of Kings', though rumor has it his childer don’t get along with one another, either. Get your popcorn ready, girls, if you can stand the smell. Things are about to get interesting…"

Prince Lightbourne: https://i.imgur.com/VfWsYr6.jpeg

"Speaking of Lightbourne's childe! The youngest, Bastian Fox, is going to be present at the next court where he will be giving a so-called 'slick multimedia presentation' about his Sire in order to prepare us all for the new Prince's arrival. I heard it from a good source that Bastian was embraced during the "greed is good" 80's era on Wall Street. But seriously, did you SEE the picture of him that the Ventrue Archon shared last court? He looks like quite the douche!"

Bastian Fox: https://i.imgur.com/z5Jo1cR.jpeg

Harpy News: Summer Rescinds the Throne - April, 11, 2022

"So she actually did it! Summer Hastings shocked everyone last court when she stepped down. I heard she didn’t have a choice when the Inner Council just decided to replace her. If they can replace the Prince, what’s stopping them from replacing everyone else? Well, maybe not Seneschal Crawley but who wants HIS seat?"

"So she stepped down willingly we were told. Happily we were led to believe. But things aren’t always as they appear, are they? "I hear they paid her off to leave so quietly!" "But what about her handling of the Vee situation? Because Summer failed to contain the LA vitae and created a threat to the masquerade across the country, that was reason enough for the inner council to replace her."

"Either way, it was only a matter of time before Summer was removed. Honestly, how long could a neonate - at best - hold power over a city like Los Angeles? It was prudent of her to step aside graciously. She saves most of her face, and gets quite a feather in her cap."

"Meanwhile, has anyone seen Emily Cade? She hasn’t been spotted since last court when Summer Hastings stepped down. Our fellow ‘sister’ sure had her enemies and what will they do now that her biggest protector is off the throne?"

Harpy News: Blood Hunts and Favors - November, 14, 2021

Quite the court this passed week wasn't it?

Karner Blue turns out to be a Sabbat Agent, and Isaac Abrams continues to shelter him none-the-less, even for Anarchs this behavior is entirely unreasonable. Perhaps a few of the wayward will see now the failings of their childish rebellion and come to the Tower where they belong, otherwise? Though how could we accept them with out suspicion at this point? Difficult nights indeed!

As for favors, some were grants: 2 to the Malkavian clan by our stunning Prince, for services rendered in the matter of Blue's treason and other services in maintaining the security of the praxis. And another to the Tremere for their ongoing support and efforts to maintain stability.

Some were requested as well:

• The Hollywood Knight (and former, very briefly Primogen of the Ventrue) Grafin Gretchen Von Eisen requested the praxis cease concerns regarding boarders and leadership on the city to focus on the fight against the Sabbat and chivalry towards the helpless - which is a kind sentiment but was politely declined by her Highness
• Keeper Harper Campbell requested Bunker Hill as her personal domain, a matter that will be considered further by Prince Hastings as well.

Oh and you're all I know, waiting with baited breath to find out which of the Harpies will rise to the position of Chancellor.... but you'll have to wait a tick longer darlings.

XOXO

Harpy Network: It's Summer Time! - September 29, 2021

"Did you hear? The Seneschel is back! And appears to be safe and well."

"After the last few nights we could use a calming voice around here."

"Did you see what she was wearing? Only the Summer could disappear and come back looking more fabulous than ever."

"If she was cattle I'd postulate that she was off getting 'work done' and this disappearance was justa cover..."