There most certainly are consequences for actions taken or not taken.
Your VtM experience will serve you well. While it is not a direct childe (lol) of that work, it certainly is extremely influenced by it.
Calisto is just better to have on your side. If my own theory, which has not been shot down by the guys, is true, then we will hopefully grow in her esteem greatly here shortly. Maybe in power as well, as Virgil/Arca needs the Amaranth badly.
I am pretty confident that our consequences will start to be felt pretty soon also. Well, January soon.
Stick to your instincts, and you shall go far!
Peace