The Vigil and the Accords seem, only too often, to be an overbearing presence that dictates the minutiae of daily life for supernaturals. Given the protection and influence that people belonging to either party can afford someone, it's no wonder that most folks are willing to surrender many of their personal liberties in order for some stability, or maybe even some peace of mind.
But that's most people. Some people beyond the Veil are powerful enough all on their own such that neither the Vigils nor the Accords interest them, or can sway them in any fashion. Some people beyond the Veil don't want to do that, and struggle on a near-daily basis to keep themselves from getting embroiled in the chaos of it all. Still others have slipped between the cracks in perfect silence, becoming mere faces in crowds that walk the streets of the Fifth World's cities.
These people may be your allies, or your enemies. You may even choose to ignore them entirely. It's all up to you.
ESPERANZA "ESPIE" CERVERA Alias: None
Current Location: Traveling around Europe ARTISAN
One of the darlings of the international art community, viewed by many as a genius painter and unparalleled performance artist since she was very young. What the World of Light and MOST of the World of Darkness doesn’t know is that Espie’s talent is grounded upon the fact that she is one of the few Artisans of her generation. She’s indebted to the Methuselah for turning a blind eye to the use of her abilities, but the recent death of the Pieces who were kind to her has her worried that the black coats will come knocking at her door very soon…
PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016
Esperanza's name is on the United Vigil's (very, very, very) long list of missing supernaturals in the wake of the Ides.
THE DELA CRUZ-WU FAMILY Aliases: None
Current Location: Traveling around the Philippines UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED RIVERS HUNTERS
The Dela Cruz-Wus are yet another urban legend of the Philippines, particularly popular in the Visayas and Mindinao regions versus the Elias Tagabigay sightings that have primarily been concentrated in Luzon. Tabloids cite them as Good Samaritans, providing assistance to stranded travelers, and more-than-occasionally busting up human trafficking rings and drug dens along their route, or helping people with “special needs” as though they were Midnight Riders. All reports agree that it’s a family of three: Carlito – a small-time celebrity once known for his action movies and survival documentaries – his Chinese wife Mei, and their son Anton.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016
The Dela Cruz-Wu family resurfaced during the Ides, filling Maharlika reports with their exploits. Now that things have settled down again in the Philippines, however, they appear to have vanished again. The United Vigil is hoping for willing liaisons to look into them, and ask if they're interested in helping out - for the right price, at any rate.
MADELINE LEVEY Alias: None
Current Location: England DEADWALKER
Truth be told, Madeline Levey’s only connection to the World of Darkness at this point is the fact that she is 108’s grandmother, and she has never stopped searching for the truth behind the murder of her daughter and her husband. The Lucifuge has been rather religious about monitoring the Levey Family in the hopes that any one of Madeline’s other descendants will produce another child for the Lady, and Madeline is starting to notice. She just doesn’t know what to make of it.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016
108 doesn't know it, but the Thrones have added Madeline's name to their (very, very, very) long list of missing supernaturals (and relatives of supernaturals) that they'd like the United Vigil to check up on as soon as possible.
GRAY MAGALLANES VALVERDE Alias: La Florista
Current Location: Manila(?) ACANTHUS MAGE [ROSE OF EDEN]
Museum curator, antiquarian expert and watchmaker by day, freelance Awakened for hire by nightfall; Gray is an Acanthus Mage of remarkable talent in spite of his age. Many interest groups within the Philippines have been currying for his favor in spite of the fact that he continues to claim to have no interest whatsoever in the Vigil or in the politics of the Supernatural Accords. They’re not alone in this either: old friends of Gray’s abuelo have been paying him visits as of late, in light of Taskforce Valkyrie’s arrival in the Philippines. The Aztec Eagles played a huge role for the Taskforce in World War II, and once you’re TFV, it stays in your blood.
No one seems to care what Gray has to say on the matter.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016
Being a Rose of Eden is a family business for the Acanthus Mages of the Magallanes Family - inasmuch as it can be given the spontaneity of Awakening and the multitudes of factors that can affect them. The probability, however, of a child of the Magallanes line Awakening to the Tower of the Lunargent Thorn is much higher than it would be with any other family because of their ties to the Gentry.
On that note, Gray's mentor was his grand uncle. The old man is "retired" in Mexico - the quotations are necessary, because he's been known to crawl out of the woodwork when there's a problem to solve. Spoilers: nobody beyond the Veil who's familiar with his reputation WANTS him to "solve" the problems that crop up.
Gray has checked in with the Department of Supernatural Affairs, and has been doing some work for the government since the Ides.
LUCREZIA RODRIGUEZ Alias: None
Current Location: Somewhere in Tagaytay City MINSTREL; FORMER REPRESENTATIVE FOR MINSTRELS (SLEEPWALKERS ET AL) IN THE PHILIPPINES
The last of her family, who were sugar barons for several generations in the Philippines. Lucrezia has recently retired from her position within the Supernatural Accords because of her age and her failing health, although she continues to devote a lot of her assets to the Maharlika’s cause. Her actions during World War II have given her quite the following beyond the Veil, although she seems to make a habit out of avoiding opportunities to exert her influence these days.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016
Lucrezia's name came up in Leslie's discussions with Selene regarding Grand Songs. The trouble is, Lucrezia is terribly reclusive.
Lucrezia has checked in with the Department of Supernatural Affairs. Her house has been temporarily declared as Accorded Neutral Territory, in light of the need for supernaturals to have safe spaces to retreat to.
ELLA RYAN Alias: Miss Pisces/Sister Pisces
Current Location: Baluerte, the United States of America VAMPIRE [DAEVA]; LEADER OF THE BLOOD DOLLS, PISCES OF THE MAIDEN’S BLOOD SISTERHOOD
The Zodiac Council – the highest authorities of the Maiden’s Blood Sisterhood, a loose confederation of American vampire hunters operating within the sororities of several colleges and universities – thought that all was lost when Ella Ryan, one of their very own members and a fine Hunter, was kidnapped from her dormitory room by some vengeful vampires back in the 60s. No one, not even her kidnappers, could have suspected that by Embracing her, they had only given her more reason to go after her own kind for her fellow Keepers of the Vigil.
The Blood Dolls are an all-vampire cell of Maidens who continue to fight for the Sisterhood in spite of the fact that they have been turned into the very creatures their order has devoted its life to destroying. Their work is admirable, especially when you consider the fact that most of their own comrades don’t know whether to trust them or not. Ella continues to soldier on to the best of her abilities, finding more girls just like her to share her cause. Members of the US Chapters of Ordo Daywalker are rather interested in bringing her in.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016
Wesley Essex from Team Death Wish managed to get a hold of Ella and Bonnie. Rumors of her and some of her sisters being on the run from some of their own peers turned out to be true.
The Blood Dolls and the remnants of the Maiden's Blood Sisterhood have sought sanctuary in Baluerte, HECATON Special Operations' one and only power base. They're paying Josh and his men back for their kindness by helping out whenever they can.
BONNIE SOLEDAD Alias: Miss Gemini/Sister Gemini
Current Location: Baluerte, the United States of America RIVERS HUNTER [VAMPIRE LINE]
The few World of Lighters who know Bonnie have been led to believe that she’s a mercenary for hire, taking on jobs that align with her personal code of ethics. In actuality, Bonnie only takes on work that puts her one step closer to eliminating vampires who have crossed the line. Staying out of the Methuselah was a deliberate choice on her part and for her mother. Being independent has allowed Bonnie a lot more mobility, and made her an extremely efficient informant for her mom.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016
The Soledad Family is one of the oldest lines of Rivers who specialize in dealing with vampires. Unlike their counterparts, however, the Soledads view themselves as Kindred of a different breed. Their techniques revolve around temporarily giving members of the Family characteristics that match their undead Marks.
In light of Alejandro Raura stepping down as Prince of Manila, someone like Bonnie might be an ideal pick as temporary ruler of the city. There are provisions in the Accords and in Philippine Kindred law for that.
Wesley Essex from Team Death Wish managed to get a hold of Ella and Bonnie. Andrea Vazquez is quite pleased by this.
The Blood Dolls and the remnants of the Maiden's Blood Sisterhood have sought sanctuary in Baluerte, HECATON Special Operations' one and only power base. They're paying Josh and his men back for their kindness by helping out whenever they can.
GUSTAV HAWKINGS Alias: None
FORMER(?) WHITE INQUISITOR-KNIGHT OF THE METHUSELAH (ARKHAM [NEW YORK]) TOUCHED [DISCORPORATING TOUCH]
It doesn’t take a particularly observant person to see that there are more than a few nuts and bolts loose in Gustav’s head. Rumor has it that he was one of the Inquisitors who was responsible for carrying out Wiseman Hartzler’s orders on September 11, 2001, and the magnitude of the fallout was what broke him. When he isn’t carrying out new orders from topside, Gustav is finding himself again and again at the bottom of the nearest bottle that he can get his hands on.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016
People are uncertain of Gustav's whereabouts. His last transmission according to Methuselah operatives now under Aidan's command indicates that he abandoned Kaiser Lars Hartzler during the fall of New York. Whether this means that Gustav would be willing to aid the United Vigil or not remains to be seen. It's possible that he might not even be alive anymore.
KANG DAE MOON Alias: None
FORMER(?) WHITE INQUISITOR-ROOK (ONEULI [NORTH KOREA]) CHANGING BREED [MIMMA LEMNUA {COCKROACH}]
Those who do not know Kang Dae Moon have been led to believe that he is an urban legend within the Methuselah, used to scare operatives who don’t get in line. The truth could not be more frightening. Lauded for his loyalty and feared for his almost fanatical belief in his conspiracy’s vision of a “New Age”, Kang Dae Moon is one of the Wiseman’s Committee’s assassins on call, a ruthlessly efficient dispatcher with a sterling track record. Several Kaisers have flagged him for his propensity for dealing maximum casualties in whatever engagement he’s on.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016
Inquisitor Kang disappeared during the chaos of the Ides of March and beyond. Reports indicate, however, that he could be in North Korea again - and, interestingly enough, he appears to be aiding relief efforts while avoiding contact with operatives of the United Vigil.
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ESPERANZA CERVERA
Alias: None
Current Location: Traveling around Europe
ARTISAN
One of the darlings of the international art community, viewed by many as a genius painter and unparalleled performance artist since she was very young. What the World of Light and MOST of the World of Darkness doesn’t know is that Espie’s talent is grounded upon the fact that she is one of the few Artisans of her generation. She’s indebted to the Methuselah for turning a blind eye to the use of her abilities, but the recent death of the Pieces who were kind to her has her worried that the black coats will come knocking at her door very soon…
PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016
FACE PEG: SEYCHELLE GABRIEL
THE DELA CRUZ-WU FAMILY
Aliases: None
Current Location: Traveling around the Philippines
UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED RIVERS HUNTERS
The Dela Cruz-Wus are yet another urban legend of the Philippines, particularly popular in the Visayas and Mindinao regions versus the Elias Tagabigay sightings that have primarily been concentrated in Luzon. Tabloids cite them as Good Samaritans, providing assistance to stranded travelers, and more-than-occasionally busting up human trafficking rings and drug dens along their route, or helping people with “special needs” as though they were Midnight Riders. All reports agree that it’s a family of three: Carlito – a small-time celebrity once known for his action movies and survival documentaries – his Chinese wife Mei, and their son Anton.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016
MADELINE LEVEY
Alias: None
Current Location: England
DEADWALKER
Truth be told, Madeline Levey’s only connection to the World of Darkness at this point is the fact that she is 108’s grandmother, and she has never stopped searching for the truth behind the murder of her daughter and her husband. The Lucifuge has been rather religious about monitoring the Levey Family in the hopes that any one of Madeline’s other descendants will produce another child for the Lady, and Madeline is starting to notice. She just doesn’t know what to make of it.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016
FACE PEG: SIGOURNEY WEAVER
GRAY MAGALLANES VALVERDE
Alias: La Florista
Current Location: Manila(?)
ACANTHUS MAGE [ROSE OF EDEN]
Museum curator, antiquarian expert and watchmaker by day, freelance Awakened for hire by nightfall; Gray is an Acanthus Mage of remarkable talent in spite of his age. Many interest groups within the Philippines have been currying for his favor in spite of the fact that he continues to claim to have no interest whatsoever in the Vigil or in the politics of the Supernatural Accords. They’re not alone in this either: old friends of Gray’s abuelo have been paying him visits as of late, in light of Taskforce Valkyrie’s arrival in the Philippines. The Aztec Eagles played a huge role for the Taskforce in World War II, and once you’re TFV, it stays in your blood.
No one seems to care what Gray has to say on the matter.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016
FACE PEG: JEREMY RAY VALDEZ
LUCREZIA RODRIGUEZ
Alias: None
Current Location: Somewhere in Tagaytay City
MINSTREL; FORMER REPRESENTATIVE FOR MINSTRELS (SLEEPWALKERS ET AL) IN THE PHILIPPINES
The last of her family, who were sugar barons for several generations in the Philippines. Lucrezia has recently retired from her position within the Supernatural Accords because of her age and her failing health, although she continues to devote a lot of her assets to the Maharlika’s cause. Her actions during World War II have given her quite the following beyond the Veil, although she seems to make a habit out of avoiding opportunities to exert her influence these days.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016
FACE PEG: ANGELINA MOLINA
ELLA RYAN
Alias: Miss Pisces/Sister Pisces
Current Location: Baluerte, the United States of America
VAMPIRE [DAEVA]; LEADER OF THE BLOOD DOLLS, PISCES OF THE MAIDEN’S BLOOD SISTERHOOD
The Zodiac Council – the highest authorities of the Maiden’s Blood Sisterhood, a loose confederation of American vampire hunters operating within the sororities of several colleges and universities – thought that all was lost when Ella Ryan, one of their very own members and a fine Hunter, was kidnapped from her dormitory room by some vengeful vampires back in the 60s. No one, not even her kidnappers, could have suspected that by Embracing her, they had only given her more reason to go after her own kind for her fellow Keepers of the Vigil.
The Blood Dolls are an all-vampire cell of Maidens who continue to fight for the Sisterhood in spite of the fact that they have been turned into the very creatures their order has devoted its life to destroying. Their work is admirable, especially when you consider the fact that most of their own comrades don’t know whether to trust them or not. Ella continues to soldier on to the best of her abilities, finding more girls just like her to share her cause. Members of the US Chapters of Ordo Daywalker are rather interested in bringing her in.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016
FACE PEG: CANDICE ACCOLA
BONNIE SOLEDAD
Alias: Miss Gemini/Sister Gemini
Current Location: Baluerte, the United States of America
RIVERS HUNTER [VAMPIRE LINE]
The few World of Lighters who know Bonnie have been led to believe that she’s a mercenary for hire, taking on jobs that align with her personal code of ethics. In actuality, Bonnie only takes on work that puts her one step closer to eliminating vampires who have crossed the line. Staying out of the Methuselah was a deliberate choice on her part and for her mother. Being independent has allowed Bonnie a lot more mobility, and made her an extremely efficient informant for her mom.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016
FACE PEG: MARIE DIGBY
GUSTAV HAWKINGS [status unknown]
Alias: None
FORMER(?) WHITE INQUISITOR-KNIGHT OF THE METHUSELAH (ARKHAM [NEW YORK])
TOUCHED [DISCORPORATING TOUCH]
It doesn’t take a particularly observant person to see that there are more than a few nuts and bolts loose in Gustav’s head. Rumor has it that he was one of the Inquisitors who was responsible for carrying out Wiseman Hartzler’s orders on September 11, 2001, and the magnitude of the fallout was what broke him. When he isn’t carrying out new orders from topside, Gustav is finding himself again and again at the bottom of the nearest bottle that he can get his hands on.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016
FACE PEG: ARTHUR DARVILL
KANG DAE MOON [status unknown]
Alias: None
FORMER(?) WHITE INQUISITOR-ROOK (ONEULI [NORTH KOREA])
CHANGING BREED [MIMMA LEMNUA {COCKROACH}]
Those who do not know Kang Dae Moon have been led to believe that he is an urban legend within the Methuselah, used to scare operatives who don’t get in line. The truth could not be more frightening. Lauded for his loyalty and feared for his almost fanatical belief in his conspiracy’s vision of a “New Age”, Kang Dae Moon is one of the Wiseman’s Committee’s assassins on call, a ruthlessly efficient dispatcher with a sterling track record. Several Kaisers have flagged him for his propensity for dealing maximum casualties in whatever engagement he’s on.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016
FACE PEG: SO JI-SUB