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.
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.
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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