Update on the Water Touched.

Quick sketch by me for this post (Laz does not do Computer)

So I LIVED! or Unlived? Currently sending this from Venice. First I must Thank those who helped us

**Dr. Violet Verrucosa**\-For the massive blood shipment. We did have to fight for it as the Water Touched seemed to want to consume it as well. But it did empower us enough for the major fight later. The ghouls loved the Treats and ammo

**Demetri Dulane**\-If not for you escape would have been impossible.

We waited for night as that is our time and not theirs. Sadly this was mistaken the Water Touched prefer night they are not empowered by it but they seem weak to bright light. But yes let me get into it, we pushed out as one group trying to keep quite but eventually things had to go loud. We moved as fast as we could but more and more of them came to stop us. Though with the masquerade gone we could truly show them our might. For our Nos it was dual wielding m60s which was truly impressive. Our Gangrel siblings ripped and tore into them but sadly fell in battle though taking mobs of them with them. Meanwhile I with such a plentiful blood supply finally had a breakthrough and they saw the horror of blood magic unrestricted. (Went from Thaumaturgy 5 to 6). My kriegmesser sliced those who got close and my plate armour protected. We slaughtered them but as we pushed further things got closer. we had some lucky breaks one of the ghouls (who will be granted the Gift) managed to kill 4 Riot Police in single combat with a Polearm. Meanwhile our combat shifted an ancient vampire out of Topor imagine my shock at hearing Latin and seeing what appeared almost like a corpse in Legionary equipment. But we managed to reach the boat and escape towards Venice , provided navigation light by a bright Asteroid with a tail brighter than the very moon. (What good luck!!).

The Prince of Venice understanding the threat the Water Touched Pose, has granted me funds and a lab. Plus heeding my advice he has pressured the city to temporarily halt outsiders from the city.

We have learned more about the Water Touched.

Biologically they are appear to be someplace between Thin bloods and Ghouls, sadly we will need a fresher body for greater study. Does make killing them about as easy as a human. But they do appear to be able to use displines. The more of them in a place , the more powerful and greater skill they can commit to them. They are all blood bonded to each other which would explain our difficulties interrogating them.

They are not a hivemind, but are Eusocial! They do care about preserving their own lives, have preferences and can speak for themselves. It seems this disease grants them a deep understanding of each other and provides group "directives". Though we don't know if this is from a "patient Zero", "Master", "A dark power" or some sort group intelligence.

They suffer from photosensitivity and thus bright lights can stun them. Plus as reported by a Vampiric Survivor from Modena, things that infect the mind doesn't just affect the targeted but those nearby and apparently can cause infighting where they attack the maddened.

It is a disease, transmission is via blood and water. If tainted blood enters a body of water it can taint it and become a vector for transmission. Animal wise it appears that those that can be infected are mosquitos and bats. in appearance it appears to be some sort of virus. We can also contract the Virus as well, though the long term affects are unknown. This started During tourist season, in a tourist hot spot means..this threat may already be a global threat. if further information is learned I will provide it here.

We most form a unified front , their strength is in Unity and we most confront them with similar strength. This is a war they Hate us , they see us as a Rival and to be honest they are a rival to us. Anyone they infect we cannot drink from. We cannot coexist, they need to be exterminated. I know for some this is extreme but it is nescarry.

If anyone has useful information please provide, or if you suspect the infection has sprouted in your region please provide information.

\-Laz of clan Tremere