Memo Archive
to:
All Phoenix Foundation Employees and Residentsfrom: Xavier Newman
subject: An Important Change
date: 1928 (2004), June 3rd
First, I would like to thank everyone for the kind words and show of support you've given me. In many ways, it has greatly helped. One of those ways is in the fact that after a great amount of recent discussion, we (the Council of Twelve) are going to be moving this organization ahead, full-steam.
Which leads me to a second point - Due to the amount of paradox that's being generated by having a working computer system in this time, the system is going to be shutdown until further notice. All employees and residents are requested to resort to the old-fashioned method of paper memos and other forms of communication. I know this bothers some of you since you are into conservation, but we have no alternative - unless someone is able to come up with an alternative method. (Something about owls comes to mind.) But anyway, this will be the last electronic communication sent until I inform all of you otherwise.
Thanks for your understanding.
X
to: All Council members
from: BC Prhys
subject: Re: Election of New PF Chairman
date: 1928 (2004), 26th May
Last evening, at a special assembly of the quorum, a new chairman was unanimously elected. Master Xavier Newman, Time Lord and representative of the Hollow Ones, shall be filling the position made recently vacant by the retirement of Chairman Louis d'Arc, until what time Chairman d'Arc will return.
Master Xavier comes to us as primarily self-taught in the traditions. It has been through his dedication and strong desire for advancement in the arts that he has achieved such a level of mastery in a rather difficult, and sometimes volatile discipline.
It is requested that all council members and their adepts lend aide to Master Xavier whenever and wherever assistance may be required in order to facilitate a smooth transition of leadership. For my part, I have been retained as mentor to the chairman and spokesman for the Council.
Thank you.
To: All Council members Foundation Employees and Residents
From: BC Prhys
Subject: Change of Authority to the PF and the Council
Date: 1928 (2004), March 21st
Time: 15:06
As of 1928 (2004) March 20th, Horus, known commonly as BC Prhys, has assumed control of the Phoenix Foundation in lieu of Louis d'Arc's inability to continue as chairman.
Master Maximilian van der Stadt has been retired from his position of Council spokesperson until further time when his health is improved. His acolyte, Regina, shall represent the Order of Hermes.
To: All Council members
From: Regina
Subject: Proposal for new PF chairman
Date: 1928 (2004), March 20th
Time: 15:06
On behalf of Master van der Stadt, a special session of the council is being requested.
The topic for discussion is this: given the current situation with the vampire crisis, it has come to the attention of the O of H that it may be in the best interest of the Phoenix Foundation if a new chairman be elected to office.
to: All Council members
from: Louis
subject: Re: Vampire situation
date: 1928 (2004), February 14th
A special assemblage of the quorum shall be convened this evening at 20:00 to discuss the vampire situation.
to: All Council members
from: Maximilian
subject: Proposal for effective Pest Control
date: 1928 (2004), February 14th
We all have become increasingly aware of the threat posed by the power struggle among the Camarilla and Sabbat here in New York City. Not only is this a very real danger to us, but their numbers are swelling to alarming proportions, placing the very existence of humanity in jeopardy.
It is my proposal that a committee be assembled to lay out a plan of action for the complete extermination of these vermin.
to: All Foundation faculty
from: Louis
subject: In Memoriam
date: 1928(2004), February 7th
Last night, while taking his evening constitutional, Master Vladimir Minsk fell victim to a young vampire kindred who was obviously out to make a name for himself among the Sabbat. Until some suitable arrangements can be agreed upon by both parties, I am suggesting that all Foundation members stay within the facility perimeter during evening hours.
Silent meditation will be held for Master Minsk in the Verbena suite during daylight and early evening hours tomorrow, followed by a candlelight memorial service at midnight.
Thank you.
to: All Foundation faculty
from: Louis
subject: Meeting
date: 1928(2004), January 22nd
Accompanied by Master van der Stadt, the result of a meeting last night with the Giovanni prince in New York is as follows:
She was unwilling to negotiate terms with the Council. This apparent lack of willing ness to compromise on her part for the sake of both parties appears to stem from some deep seated event that occurred in her distant past. The issue was not pressed. At this time the best path for both parties involved would be to keep some distance. Hopefully this will allow her time to realize we do not pose a threat to her authority.
If anyone has any concerns in this matter, please feel free to contact me for further discussion.
Thank you.
to: All Foundation faculty
from: Louis
subject: In Memoriam
date: 1928(2004), January 21st
It is with heavy heart I announce the passing of Warren Kholson, acolyte to Master Daemon Rotheimer bani Celestial Chorus. Details surrounding his death are vague, however it is known that at the time of his departure he was frequenting a vampire-owned establishment.
There shall be a memorial service at sunset this evening in his honor.
to: All Foundation faculty
from: Master Maximilian
subject: Xavier Neuman
date: 1928(2004), January 20th
In an amendment to an earlier judgement leveled concerning the banning of Xavier Neuman: it is the wise decision of the Council to restrict Foundation access and housing to council members, their associates, and approved mages only.
to: All Foundation faculty
from: Master Maximilian
subject: Xavier Neuman
date: 1928(2004), January 19th
Upon our arrival to the year 1928, it came to the attention of certain members of the Council that Xavier Sinclair has also taken residence in this time period. Against sound advice, the Foundation's chairman took him in and awarded him full council privileges along with the title Master. However Xavier Sinclair, who now likes to refer to himself as Neuman, has shown his true stripes. Within a month's time he has reinstated the perverted behavior that his mentor, Benedict Sinclair, had brought into the Foundation, threatening the stability of the orb.
Therefore, it is the decision of the Council that Xavier Neuman be banned from the Foundation, before 18:00 EST, or forfeit his life.
to: Master Louis
from: Master Sheng
subject: Re: Security
date: 1928(2004), January 8th
We will be honored to render to the orb whatever services required.
to:
Master Shengfrom: Louis
subject: Security
date: 1928(2004), January 8th
In this hour of need, would you and your assistant do us the honor of providing security for the Foundation until a suitable force is acquired? Your skills in this field would be greatly valued.
to:
All Foundation Members and Personnelfrom: Louis
subject: Emergency evacuation
date: 2004, January 7th
Time: 01:54 EST
Due to an emergency situation, all personnel who are not Council members or their associates are hereby relieved of their duties and are requested to vacate the premises. Each individual will have ONE HOUR from the issuance of this memo to have themselves and all personal possessions removed from the main building.
As compensation for devotion to duty, the personal bank accounts of all Foundation employees shall reflect the Council's appreciation for services rendered over the past year.
Thank you, and Godspeed.
to:
All Council Members and stafffrom: Louis
subject: Re: Orb health
date: 2004, January 7th
time: 17:13 EST
An emergency assembly of the council shall be convened within the orb chamber in forty-five minutes.
All members and their associates are to attend, without exception.
to:
Destinyfrom: Louis
subject: Re: Orb health
date: 2004, January 7th
Thank you for your vigilance and advice. An emergency assembly of the quorum is being arranged.
to:
Louisfrom: Destiny
subject: Re: Orb health
date: 2004, January 7th
Louis,
Over night the darkness has returned to the face of the orb. It is much larger this time and a small fissure has appeared in the orb's surface. At the rate it's growing we fear the orb may rupture soon. Possibly in the next couple of days. You may wish to take precautionary measures.
to:
All Council members and stafffrom: Louis d'Arc
subject: Xavier Sinclair
date: 2004, January 5th
It is the final resolution of the Council that in order to preserve the security of the Foundation Xavier Sinclair is banned from the 21st century. This decision shall be reaffirmed and enforced as need arises or unless dire circumstances would otherwise negate it.
to:
All Council Membersfrom: Louis
subject: Project StoP
date: 2003, October 31th
The meeting called by Master Hashim concerning Project StoP concluded with the unanimous acceptance for the project to be finalized with a fully functional instrument within six months.
If there is anyone who has any concerns in this matter that were not addressed at the meeting, please contact Master Hashim's assistant, Acolyte Sakura Kaoru.
Thank you.
to:
Master Louis and the Council Membersfrom: Master Farzad Hashim
subject: Project StoP
date: 2003, October 30th
With the pending Great Battle we of the Sons of Ether, who supervise the Research and Development department, have designed a weapon of globally lethal proportions. Code name: Project StoP.
To introduce our proposal we humbly request a gathering of the quorum so the Council as a whole may become better aquatinted with our research. With a fuller understanding of the project they will then be able to approve or reject its continued development.
to:
Destinyfrom: Louis
subject: Re: Orb health
date: 2003, September 29th
Destiny,
Thank you for informing me of this development. The health of the orb should occupy your utmost attention. Keep me abreast of any further developments.
to:
Louisfrom: Destiny
subject: Orb health
date: 2003, September 29th
Louis,
We have noticed the presence of a dark spot in the upper third of the orb. We have been doing what we can to reverse this defect. So far our efforts have been rewarded, but we're going to pull back from any involvement with the Foundation populace to concentrate on the total healing of the orb.
to: All Council Members
from: Louis
subject: Garou threat
date: 2003, September 10th
In private conference with Master Angeni and her assistant, Gazali Zareb, I have been made aware of some delicate information. They had been assigned to a secret mission, and through use of their particular talents were able to briefly dream walk among the Central Park caern undetected. As a result they have been able to ascertain the location of the offending Black Spiral Dancers.
This information has not yet been divulged to the caern leader. Any opinions on this matter will be heard and advice concerning any further action taken into consideration.
to:
Maximilianfrom: Louis
subject: Tolerance
date: 2003, August 9th
Thank you, Master Maximilian, for your concern. All activities within the Foundation are being closely monitored. Measures shall be instituted to curtail extremities, as the need requires.
to:
Louisfrom: Maximilian
subject: Tolerance
date: 2003, August 9th
Master Louis,
I have no problem with being the first to support tolerance and diversity among humanity, but recent events have come to my attention that will not be tolerated. Foremost being the intimate behavior going on within the Sinclair suite. Xavier Sinclair has taken Benedict Sinclair's one-year-old nagah daughter as his mate. It is my understanding that as reptiles, nagahs do mature faster than humans do, but by even nagah standards she is still just a child. How much tolerance are we to extend Benedict Sinclair and his entourage? There seems to be no end to the levels of perversion he and his cohorts exhibit. How can we allow this behavior within Foundation walls?
to:
Council and Foundation facultyfrom: Louis
subject: In Remembrance
date: 2003, July 25th
Today we mourn the passing of a member of our family. Anthony Peretti, my personal assistant, close friend, and solicitor for the Phoenix Foundation, succumbed to injuries sustained from an automobile accident.
A memorial will be held this evening in his honor in the Council chamber on the twelfth floor. Afterwards his remains are to be transported to his family members.
He shall be missed.
to:
Maximilianfrom: Louis
subject: Re: Garou attack
date: 2003, July 21st
That is a very noble gesture, Master Maximilian. However, Garou as a whole are a people of great pride and skills. They would no sooner consider you worthy of being able to aid them any more than a field mouse could render them aide. Should they desire our assistance they will send an ambassador to us with their request.
to:
Louisfrom: Maximilian
subject: Garou attack
date: 2003, July 21st
Master Louis,
A growing threat has been made known to us. There has been an attack by a band of Black Spiral pitbulls on the Central Park caern. Should we extend a hand of aid to the caern leader?
to:
All Foundation personnelfrom: Louis
subject: Vampire threat
date: 2003, July 16th
An unidentified marauder has been stalking the vampire kindred in New York City for the past few nights. At this time he or she has not attacked humans, but this is not a fate worth tempting. Therefore, it is strongly suggested that all Foundation personnel not leave their residences during evening hours until this threat has been eradicated. Any personnel living away from the Foundation premises may move to the temporary suites of the outer facility. Security has been raised to include those builds as well.
Thank you.
to:
V. Minskfrom: Louis
subject: Re: Leach Alert
date: 2003, July 15th
Your insights are most welcome, Master Minsk. A meeting of the quorum has been arranged for tomorrow evening to address this issue.
Thank you for bringing it to the Council's attention.
to:
Louisfrom: V. Minsk
subject: Leach Alert
date: 2003, July 15th
The activity level among the New York vampires has increased. Whether this is in reaction to events at the chantry in Victoria, B.C. I am not sure, but something, some terror has them running in fear. They are afraid to even go out and hunt. This might cause some of the younger less self-disciplined kindred to frenzy. May I suggest precautionary measures for the safety of our personnel?
to:
Council and Foundation facultyfrom: Louis
subject: Rumors
date: 2003, July 7th
In an effort to squelch rumors that have begun to circulate, I shall publicly address them in this notice.
The first deals with my having retired into torpor. While I have retreated to the solitude and seclusion of my apartments I do continue to stay abreast of all activity in the Foundation. It will be, however, and undetermined amount of time before I resume any activities outside of my apartment. During the interim my assistant, Anthony Peretti, shall oversee all administrative details.
The second rumor speculates that I have resigned as chairman of the Foundation. Again, this is a falsehood. I reiterate, in lieu of my physical absence from Foundation activities, Anthony Peretti shall function in my stead.
If there are any other questions, concerns, etc., which have not been addressed please direct them to Mr. Peretti.
Thank you very much.
to: All Foundation faculty
from: Louis
subject: Emergency Relocation
date: 2003, May 29th
Due to the catastrophic appearance of a maelstrom over Salem, the Foundation and it outer complex shall be relocated.
In following the same basic procedures used when the Foundation was relocated to Salem, the Council shall be relocating this facility to the westside of New York City. Please conclude all business as necessary, staying with the same time frame as followed before.
Thank you.
to: All Foundation faculty
from: Louis
subject: Horizon Realm
date: 2003, May 26th
A Horizon Realm has been made manifest within dangerously close proximity just on the other side of Foundation Park. Extreme caution is urged as such realms are constructed by powerful mages only. At this time we do not know the identity of the engineer, therefore we are not confident in assuming this mage is friendly to the Foundation. Given the realm's location, the quorum is viewing this as a hostile action.
Again, please use extreme caution when/if you should have need to come in contact with this horizon realm.
Thank you.
to:
Master Shengfrom: Louis
subject: Re: Security Breach
date: 2003, May 9th
time: 2003, 12:24
Thank you for the notification, Master Sheng. Yes, by all means pursue him for questioning. Although I don't hold much hope for his being captured. Pookas have an effective knack for disappearing when they don't wish to be found.
to:
Louisfrom: Master Sheng
subject: Security Breach
date: 2003, May 9th
time: 2003, 12:17
CC: 2003, Destiny
Security Chief Stinklin MacSfynkster has been expelled from the premises by the orb. We were able to ascertain the cause as being his direct participation in an abduction scheme. The victim was to be the newly returned Benedict Sinclair. Before Chief MacSfynkster relatively simple mind was closed to us, we were able to extract that a third party is the mastermind behind the plot; an individual he knows only as Master.
Shall we pursue him for further questioning?
to:
Louisfrom: Mistress Penelope
subject: Request for Presentation time
date: 2003, May 5th
My assistant, Chavez, and I returned from our assignment in the Mediterranean region four days ago. After some much needed rest and time to organize our notes we are prepared to present our report to the Council at tonight's meeting.
to:
Mistress Penelopefrom: Louis
subject: Greetings
date: 2003, May 1st
On behalf of the Council and the Foundation facility, I wish to extend warm greeting in welcoming you and your assistant home. Your calming presence has been sorely missed.
to: All Foundation personnel
from: Louis
subject: Relocation
date: 2003, April 2nd
Following a reasonable suggestion proposed by Master Benedict Sinclair, the quorum has decided to relocate the Phoenix Foundation to the docks of Salem, Mass. An appropriate site has been scouted and purchased, thanks to Anthony Peretti. All personnel staying with the Foundation are requested to make appropriate personal arrangements before 18:00 this evening and to be situated peacefully in your suites no later than 20:00. Anyone not in the Foundation by that time shall not be admitted.
Correspodance shall culminate at midnight.