25 - Gangrel Diplomacy
Summary
In this *War of Ages* episode, Alexios confronts a Tremere envoy in Klausenburg, killing him and his stone gargoyles to protect Prince Mitru. Meanwhile, Roland and Saive prepare for a split journey, with Saive riding alone to confront her sire, Sir Lawrence. Zoran coordinates the group’s movements, briefing Katroneel on a ritual and assigning Dario and Ambrose to escort her eastward. The episode closes with Saive arriving at her sire’s village, where she discovers his massive footprints and prepares to face him.
Topics discussed
Intro, content warnings, and safety notes
Recap: Saive's frenzy and the time stream incident
Zoran's plan and the split of the coterie
Alexios arrives in Klausenburg and meets the barkeep
Alexios infiltrates the chapel and observes the meeting
The Tremere envoy delivers a threat and a deal
Combat: Alexios and gargoyles vs. the Tremere
Aftermath: Alexios and Mitru discuss Arnulf
Mitru briefs Alexios on how to kill Arnulf
Pre-departure: Packing and assignments at the keep
Katroneel's ritual and Zoran's instructions
Zoran and Katroneel discuss the Tremere threat
Saive and Roland reconnect and plan her ride
Roland gives Saive a crucifix and prepares the horse
Saive rides the horse to the village
Saive arrives at Sir Lawrence's home
Credits, music, and post-show banter
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