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THE METHUSELAH

The Methuselah is a 4,000-year-old conspiracy that can trace its roots back all the way to Mesopotamia. It was established by the Prodigals of the Fourth World for two reasons. First: Hunters of the Methuselah were to do everything in their power to prevent the Fifth World from suffering the safe fate that the Fourth World had. Second: the conspiracy in itself was going to move the Fifth World from the shadows, pushing them towards the “Golden Age” by ensuring that the way back towards the Purest Reality remained clear.

For a long time, the Methuselah was the Voidseeker’s weapon carving a bloody path towards his vision of a better world. The conspiracy offered sanctuary, guidance, and care to whosoever and whatsoever wished to avail of it, and did not hesitate to fight anything that proved to be a threat. It was also the conspiracy that formed the tenants of the Supernatural Accords, and placed themselves as their judge, jury, and executioner. Unfortunately, Aidan’s withdrawal and the departure of both Orin and Riley Falner left the conspiracy bereft of the guidance of its first Kings. Furthermore, the conspiracy had grown far larger than any one of their operatives could have ever imagined – that should have been a good thing, as it should have ensured that Methuselah Hunters could do their job regardless of their location. As things were, though, cultural and political differences only too often got in the way of dialogue, and many operatives – especially the ones who operated away from the city centers that the Methuselah controlled – found themselves snapping under the pressure of their jobs. It did not help, as well, that Hikaru Shinta – once the Weapon of the Methuselah and a devoted Malice King – had turned his back on the Dragon and formed Zangyaku, a conspiracy after his own image.

The Wiseman’s Committee, together with the remaining Malice Kings, stepped up as best as they could to lead the conspiracy. However, the events of March 15, 2012 - starting with the invasion of the Exarchs and the subsequent subjugation of Sydney - has exposed the corruption within the Methuselah to the naked eyes of the world. Aidan has stepped up and is attempting to rally all "true" Hunters of his conspiracy to him and the rest of the United Vigil, but the majority of the Methuselah continues to be manipulated, like puppets, by the God Machine or the Other World - and for others, by their own damning ambitions.

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Aidan Clayce - Voidseeker of the Fourth World, and one of the Prodigals - is a founding member of the Methuselah. He's the only one left among the original founders of the conspiracy. You can find his full profile here, with the other Malice Kings.

Edited 2016-10-03 04:35 (UTC)

On top of being one of the original Malice Kings of the Methuselah, Rilea Heartnet is technically the last true Malice King left in the conspiracy - "technically", because Rethe Kyriff has joined her and Aidan. You can read her profile here, with the other Kings.

Edited 2016-10-05 11:55 (UTC)

Rethe has decided to join the Methuselah in an official capacity now that Aidan is rebuilding it. He's not actually a Malice King, but he might as well be. You can read his profile here, with the other Kings.

Edited 2016-10-05 11:58 (UTC)

BELLA CAVALLONE
Alias: None
GRAY INQUISITOR-PAWN [LION] / ONE OF THE DEFIANT, KAISER OF ARCIS [ITALY]

CHANGING BREED [REYNARDI]

An old fox, deeply respected by Ferals of all kinds because she’s singlehandedly responsible for transcending racial differences and forging lasting ties between some Changing Breeds and the Tribes of the Moon. Bella is one of the few non-vampires in Riley Falner’s circle, having sworn on her blade to carve a path to the world that the Daywalker hoped to see no matter what. It is said that the reason why she’s gunned for the Wisemen and managed to claw her way to the top against all odds was to place herself in a position that could potentially aid her King. Given the climate within her conspiracy, it’s entirely possible that her loyalties may end up getting her killed.

PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016

Bella was the one who trained Cisco Montelibano. She intervened personally the moment her granddaughter went Feral.
At present, Bella is one of the "leaders" of a group calling themselves the Defiant within Aidan's new Methuselah. These Defiant are Wisemen who have chosen to follow the Dragon, and have been invited to serve as his counsel. There's no real word on whether they occupy any official position yet, but the Methuselah operatives who stand with the United Vigil view the Defiant as leaders of their contingent.

FACE PEG: MONICA BELLUCI

Edited 2016-10-05 12:09 (UTC)

Inquisitor-Pawn Finch is a Black Piece of the Methuselah (Aidan's Methuselah, not the old corrupt shell that collapsed during the Ides), and was one of Queenscraic's finest agents. She also happens to be a Reservoir Dog.

MAENIEL GEMINI
Alias: None
BLACK INQUISITOR-PAWN / ONE OF THE DEFIANT, KAISER OF HOPE [SOUTH AFRICA]

RISKBREAKER

One of the oddest members of the Wiseman’s Committee of tonight’s Vigil, all because he appears to be one of the only Wisemen with common sense. Maeniel stands out as one of the few Black Pieces on the Committee, often targeted by his colleagues for his “foolish” call for discernment. They say that the only reason why Maeniel hasn’t been removed from his position is because there is no real provision in the Methuselah’s Code that could justify people voting him out without ample proof, and Maeniel happens to have a stellar reputation as a Keeper, an Arbiter, and a Groundskeeper on his continent. His supporters, however, fear that it’s only a matter of time before his detractors latch on to a good excuse and disgrace Maeniel permanently.

PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016

Maeniel went back to Hope as soon as the dust from the Ides had settled. He's been holding the fort for the United Vigil in Africa ever since, but his time might just be running out.
At present, Maeniel is one of the "leaders" of a group calling themselves the Defiant within Aidan's new Methuselah. These Defiant are Wisemen who have chosen to follow the Dragon, and have been invited to serve as his counsel. There's no real word on whether they occupy any official position yet, but the Methuselah operatives who stand with the United Vigil view the Defiant as leaders of their contingent.

FACE PEG: JOHN WESLEY SHIPP

CHARO BAHAGHARI
Alias: None
GRAY INQUISITOR-KNIGHT [SWALLOWTAIL & DRAGON] / ONE OF THE DEFIANT, KAISER OF ANINO

RIVERS HUNTER [SPIRIT LINE]

The recently installed Kaiser of Anino, hailing from a very long and old Rivers line native to the Philippine Islands. Charo used to work undercover for Liandrin Delacroix as a White Piece within Anino, charged with the duty of ratting out associates of the Wiseman for her King. Prior to the Ides, she was attempting to reform as much as she could of the Vigil in her locale before other Wisemen - particularly Red and White pieces - managed to unseat her.

Charo has always been well-respected among the Good Men and Women of the Accords on Philippine soil, and was viewed as the defacto leader of the "resistance" in Anino - that is, Hunters who were dissatisfied with her predecessor. It is obvious to anyone who professes to have a brain that her unquestionable integrity is the real reason why Anino got so much support during the initial weeks of her term, and why things aren't nearly as chaotic as they could be in Manila right now.

PLOT POINTS AS OF 05 OCTOBER 2016

At present, Charo is one of the "leaders" of a group calling themselves the Defiant within Aidan's new Methuselah. These Defiant are Wisemen who have chosen to follow the Dragon, and have been invited to serve as his counsel. There's no real word on whether they occupy any official position yet, but the Methuselah operatives who stand with the United Vigil view the Defiant as leaders of their contingent.
Charo and Diamond Dog were partnered together while D worked underover within the Methuselah. Common goals and principles have made them come to view each other as friends.
Charo used to be the blade leader of Los Filibusterismos. She's has temporarily(?) stepped down in order to focus on her work as a Kaiser and Wiseman - and now, as one of the Defiants.
Her relationship with Amado Batumbakal was originally an arranged marriage facilitated by the Maharlika. They've been in love with each other since they were young, though.
Charo is unaware of this, but the other leaders of the Defiants have been talking about her. They're considering asking Aidan to make her an Inquisitor-Pawn.

FACE PEG: RUFFA GUTTIEREZ

TIMOTHY ROSENBAUM
Alias: None
BLACK INQUISITOR-BISHOP / ONE OF THE DEFIANT, FORMER(?) KAISER OF LIBERTY

TOUCHED [EMPATH]

A really good man caught in a really bad place, Timothy distinguished himself for the good work he’s done in Philadelphia and its surrounding states. His progressive methods won him a lot of allies within the Good Men and Women of the Accords in his area, and is also the reason why Hunters from other compacts and conspiracies viewed him with grudging respect. Furthermore, he was, for the longest time, one of the few Methuselah Hunters who dared to stand up to Rilea Heartnet’s increasingly extreme methods. He’s lost quite a bit for it, including his wife.

PLOT POINTS AS OF 05 OCTOBER 2016

Timothy assisted the Brotherhood in Violence with liberating the Dare Family and sending them to the Philippines. Thankfully, the interventions of a number of Hunters who have banded together in a similar fashion to Team Death Wish of Manila have given him the push that he needs to become a Wiseman.
Tim has recently accepted a position with the Defiant. He's seeing to things for the Methuselah in Falner, but has been vocal about wanting to go back to Liberty. He wants to contribute what he can, and the United Vigil IS in dire need of more strongholds on American soil...

FACE PEG: RYAN KELLEY

Inquisitor-Knight Jesus Reyes is a part of the Rockin' Rollas. You can read up on him here along with the rest of his blade mates.

Celeste Mandigma - Second Circle Hunter of Anino, and a Gray Piece - is a member of the Rockin' Rollas. You can read up on her here together with the rest of her blade mates.

Paolo Inojosa - Third Circle Hunter of Anino, and a Gray Knight - is the blade leader of the Pack. You can read up on him here together with the rest of his blade mates.

Jen Deveras - Third Circle Hunter of Anino, and a Gray Bishop - is a member of the Pack. You can read up on her here along with the rest of her blade mates.

Jerry Pangan - Seventh Circle Hunter of Anino, and a Black Knight - is also a member of Bakunawa Operations. You can read up on him here along with the rest of his blade mates.

Betty Pangan - Seventh Circle Hunter of Anino, and a Black Bishop - is also a member of Bakunawa Operations. You can read up on her here along with the rest of her blade mates.

ZOEY MILLER
Alias: None
SEVENTH CIRCLE HUNTER {BLACK BISHOP} OF FALNER

WEREWOLF [URATHA; ITHAEUR BONE SHADOW]

A graduate of Brent International School, Zoey was on her first year of university at Ateneo de Manila prior to the breaking of the Veil. She’s the daughter of two Wolfborn who are aware of the World of Darkness, and made it a point to expose their child to her heritage as soon as they were able.

Zoey used to shuttle between Ateneo and Sagada in order to keep in touch with the Tribes of the Moon up north. She was shunted over to Falner when Charo had as many of the Hunters who would follow her come and seek refuge with the United Vigil. At present, she's one of the younger recruits of the outpost that her conspiracy has made for itself on the Estate's grounds.

PLOT POINTS AS OF 05 OCTOBER 2016

The difficulty that Zoey is facing with regard to finding people whom she can form a blade with is typical for Uratha. Her instructors, however, do note that her personality also aggravates this issue.
Zoey was flagged during Team Death Wish's investigations on the God Machine. However, Medical has since cleared her for active duty. Whatever was in her before has disappeared.

FACE PEG: SHELLEY HENNIG

NIKOLAI MALTHUS
Alias: None
GRAY INQUISITOR-KNIGHT [BEAR] (ICELAND)

RIVERS HUNTER [SPIRIT LINE]

A long-time member of the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICE-SAR) and a Keeper of the Vigil like his father, and his father before him. When he isn’t roving through the harsh landscapes of his home country, Nikolai busies himself with recruitment and training, mostly by personally assisting supernaturals in need and mortals who find themselves haplessly tangled up in the World of Darkness. Naturally, some of his colleagues found it contentious how he had the tendency to help the Midnight Riders out more than his own conspiracy.

PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016

Greenland and Iceland fall under one area of jurisdiction for the Methuselah. The regions do not have a power base - there's an outpost that's manned by just three cells of operatives.
Inquisitor-Knight Malthus has been doing an admirable job of holding out against the conspiracy's enemies, and against many of own former colleagues. As of last report, however, things were looking bleak on his end.

FACE PEG: LASSE MATBERG

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significant npcs in wtd 1.0r :: the methuselah

FOUNDER :: Aidan Clayce, the Dragon

THE MALICE KINGS OF THE METHUSELAH :: Rilea Heartnet

THE MALICE KINGS OF THE METHUSELAH :: Rethe Kyriff

FUTURE(?) MALICE KINGS OF THE DRAGON :: Bella Cavallone

FUTURE(?) MALICE KINGS OF THE DRAGON :: Pleasance Finch

FUTURE(?) MALICE KINGS OF THE DRAGON :: Maeniel Gemini

THE DEFIANT ONES :: Charo Bahaghari [Anino, Philippines]

THE DEFIANT ONES :: Timothy Rosenbaum [Falner]

THE HUNTERS OF ANINO :: Jesus Reyes

THE HUNTERS OF ANINO :: Celeste Mandigma

THE HUNTERS OF ANINO :: Paolo Inojosa

THE HUNTERS OF ANINO :: Jennifer Deveras

THE HUNTERS OF ANINO :: Jerry Pangan

THE HUNTERS OF ANINO :: Bettina Angeles-Pangan

THE HUNTERS OF FALNER :: Zoey Miller

FOR RECOVERY :: Nikolai Malthus