significant npcs in wtd 1.0r :: the methuselah

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

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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.

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