THE MIDNIGHT RIDERS, THE WATCHMEN OF THE NIGHT ROADS
While traveling from one place to another has gotten consistently easier over the centuries, one is hard-pressed to say that it’s gotten safer. The open road has always been a dangerous place, especially in countries where long stretches of highway through practically deserted land separate one city from another. Human beings aren’t the only people who are capable of committing horrific crimes, taking advantage of people who have no choice but to be out and about in the middle of nowhere, at ungodly hours.
Enter the Midnight Riders, a conspiracy totally devoted to patrolling the Night Roads – that is, the thoroughfares and open terrain of the world’s different countries, no matter how small they might happen to be. The sharp increase in awakenings of one fashion or another and the burgeoning number of Keepers of the Vigil across the board has not made the world any less dangerous. Most compacts and conspiracies have their hands full with their own matters, and with the political strife that’s tearing most of the Vigil apart. Somebody’s got to keep their eyes on everything and everyone that’s been caught in the crossfire.
BENJAMIN RAYNER Alias: Big Daddy
DULLAHAN, “THE BIG DADDY” OF THE MIDNIGHT RIDERS AWAKENED [OBRIMOS; LEGACY: TRANSHUMAN ENGINEER]
On top of being one of the most powerful Mages in America, Benjamin is a living relic of the Midnight Riders. He and Shane are childhood friends, and he was one of the original members of the conspiracy. Many operatives view Ben as the fourth man on the chain of command, if only because he felt it was important to step back from active duty and handle the backend for all Riders. Case in point: he was the man responsible for establishing Ham Radio, and the Head Ranger in charge of the headquarters of the Riders.
…Yes, the Riders have an HQ. It is apparently somewhere in Texas. No, Ben ain’t telling you exactly where it is.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 05 OCTOBER 2016
Wesley Essex managed to assist Ben and a huge contingent of Riders from America during the Ides. They're currently camped out in Baluerte, assisting relief and recovery efforts of the United Vigil.
CISCO MONTELIBANO Alias: None
DULLAHAN, LIAISON TO ORDO DAYWALKER CHANGING BREED [REYNARDI]
A Dullahan who originally operated in Western Europe with the rest of the Cavallones (her mother’s side of the family), Shane and Calintz Duskrider ordered Cisco to join Vincenzo Profaci at Haven and assist him with maintaining their conspiracy’s homestead at Haven. Cisco’s ties with Ordo Daywalker are a bit of a family legacy: her grandmother Bella – the matriarch of their family – is one of Riley Falner’s trusted aides together with the old man Profaci and some of his vampiric allies. However, since things are getting hot in Southeast Asia, Shane wanted as many Dullahan with a “Filipino” connection as he could on board. As things stand, Cisco would much rather be back in Bacolod, her father’s province. Life is far less interesting there, she claims.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 05 OCTOBER 2016
Pilar Veterano's mother was an old friend of Cisco's, and erstwhile partner on engagements. Cisco is invested in finding out who exactly was responsible for her murder.
Cisco has returned to her manager duties at Haven. The Riders need to maintain a strong presence on Philippine soil; the archipelago is one of the United Vigil's only footholds in Asia.
FACE PEG: MILA KUNIS
Edited 2016-10-05 16:24 (UTC)
RIDERS IN THE PHILIPPINES :: Vincenzo "Cen" Profaci
VINCENZO "CEN" PROFACI Alias: None
DULLAHAN, HEAD RANGER OF THE HAVEN HOMESTEAD URATHA [RAHU STORM LORD]
A Dullahan who originally operated in Western Europe, assisting his grandfather Mario – the Alpha of the Storm Lords in their particular part of Italy, and one of the oldest representatives of the Supernatural Accords in the country – with maintaining the peace through his connections with the Midnight Riders. Cen was brought down for pretty much the same reason that Cisco was: Shane was in need of as many Dullahan as he could spare who happened to have a “Filipino” connection – Cen’s mother, in this particular case.
Cisco often hits him for this, but Cen takes every opportunity at hand to say that Cisco’s his wife; he just hasn’t proposed to her yet. This has a lot more resonance than some may believe, given the fact that Ferals and Werewolves don’t often get along, much less fall in love…
PLOT POINTS AS OF 05 OCTOBER 2016
Cen used to be the one who ran things for Lex at Haven. Wesley Essex did a fine job in his place for a while, though. Now, however, they're BOTH busy with other things. That leaves Cisco holding the fort for everyone.
Sousuke and Liza Takeda’s third daughter and another potential master of the Takeda martial arts techniques, Ruri joined the Midnight Riders the moment she graduated from Brent International School – and she was within the top 2% of her batch, no less. Her heritage made her ideal as a liaison between the Riders in the Philippines and Zangyaku’s oni-tsukai in the country. When she wasn't busy with those duties, she was zooming all over the country, offering her skills as an Arbiter whenever they’re needed.
Prior to the Ides, Ruri occasionally chose to use her shore leave up on teaching part-time at her alma mater. She’s got a LOT of good memories of Brent, and Brent’s faculty absolutely adore her. She was a consistent gold medalist in martial arts competitions, and she was the founder of Brent’s Racing Club.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 05 OCTOBER 2016
Monkeypaws are Sleepwalkers who can psychically steal luck from other individuals and use the good fortune for themselves.
Ruri has become one of the first field agents of the Department of Supernatural Affairs.
LEO MONTESATO Alias: None
SENIOR RIDER, SOUTH AMERICA [ARGENTINA] RIVERS HUNTER [AMRITA LINE]
A Rider with an impressive record when one takes his age into consideration. Word on the street is that Leo was the one responsible for marking an entire district of Buenos Aires as Accorded Neutral Territory, and curating it with his family’s assistance as a safe haven for supernaturals and their loved ones. The Duskriders came down themselves to offer him a position with the Midnight Riders, one that Leo did not hesitate to take. We note, as well, that he’s the latest to inherit the Montesato family legacy; their River is the oldest Amrita-hunting line in South America.
The chaos of South America prompted Leo's escape from his own country. He made his way to Falner with his family, and as many of his friends and comrades as he could round up. The Duskriders have since re-assigned him to the conspiracy's outpost on the estate while they figure out what to do next.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 05 OCTOBER 2016
Leo's not about to disobey orders, but he's starting to get desperate for an opportunity to return home.
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FOUNDER :: Shane Duskrider
Shane Duskrider is one of the founders of the Midnight Riders. You can read up on him here with the other Malice Kings.
FOUNDER :: Calintz Duskrider
Calintz Duskrider is Shane's son. He's one of the founders of the Midnight Riders. You can read up on him here with the other Malice Kings.
CALINTZ AND SHANE'S TOP DOGS :: Deirdra "Dee" Max
Deirdra Max is often viewed as the third in command of the entire conspiracy. She also happens to be a Reservoir Dog.
CALINTZ AND SHANE'S TOP DOGS :: Benjamin Rayner
Alias: Big Daddy
DULLAHAN, “THE BIG DADDY” OF THE MIDNIGHT RIDERS
AWAKENED [OBRIMOS; LEGACY: TRANSHUMAN ENGINEER]
On top of being one of the most powerful Mages in America, Benjamin is a living relic of the Midnight Riders. He and Shane are childhood friends, and he was one of the original members of the conspiracy. Many operatives view Ben as the fourth man on the chain of command, if only because he felt it was important to step back from active duty and handle the backend for all Riders. Case in point: he was the man responsible for establishing Ham Radio, and the Head Ranger in charge of the headquarters of the Riders.
…Yes, the Riders have an HQ. It is apparently somewhere in Texas. No, Ben ain’t telling you exactly where it is.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 05 OCTOBER 2016
FACE PEG: BRADLEY COOPER
RIDERS IN THE PHILIPPINES :: Cisco Montelibano
Alias: None
DULLAHAN, LIAISON TO ORDO DAYWALKER
CHANGING BREED [REYNARDI]
A Dullahan who originally operated in Western Europe with the rest of the Cavallones (her mother’s side of the family), Shane and Calintz Duskrider ordered Cisco to join Vincenzo Profaci at Haven and assist him with maintaining their conspiracy’s homestead at Haven. Cisco’s ties with Ordo Daywalker are a bit of a family legacy: her grandmother Bella – the matriarch of their family – is one of Riley Falner’s trusted aides together with the old man Profaci and some of his vampiric allies. However, since things are getting hot in Southeast Asia, Shane wanted as many Dullahan with a “Filipino” connection as he could on board. As things stand, Cisco would much rather be back in Bacolod, her father’s province. Life is far less interesting there, she claims.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 05 OCTOBER 2016
FACE PEG: MILA KUNIS
RIDERS IN THE PHILIPPINES :: Vincenzo "Cen" Profaci
Alias: None
DULLAHAN, HEAD RANGER OF THE HAVEN HOMESTEAD
URATHA [RAHU STORM LORD]
A Dullahan who originally operated in Western Europe, assisting his grandfather Mario – the Alpha of the Storm Lords in their particular part of Italy, and one of the oldest representatives of the Supernatural Accords in the country – with maintaining the peace through his connections with the Midnight Riders. Cen was brought down for pretty much the same reason that Cisco was: Shane was in need of as many Dullahan as he could spare who happened to have a “Filipino” connection – Cen’s mother, in this particular case.
Cisco often hits him for this, but Cen takes every opportunity at hand to say that Cisco’s his wife; he just hasn’t proposed to her yet. This has a lot more resonance than some may believe, given the fact that Ferals and Werewolves don’t often get along, much less fall in love…
PLOT POINTS AS OF 05 OCTOBER 2016
FACE PEG: JACEY ELTHALION
RIDERS IN THE PHILIPPINES :: Ruri Takeda
Alias: None
DULLAHAN, LIAISON TO KIBO [ANTIPOLO, PHILIPPINES]
SLEEPWALKER [MONKEYPAW]
Sousuke and Liza Takeda’s third daughter and another potential master of the Takeda martial arts techniques, Ruri joined the Midnight Riders the moment she graduated from Brent International School – and she was within the top 2% of her batch, no less. Her heritage made her ideal as a liaison between the Riders in the Philippines and Zangyaku’s oni-tsukai in the country. When she wasn't busy with those duties, she was zooming all over the country, offering her skills as an Arbiter whenever they’re needed.
Prior to the Ides, Ruri occasionally chose to use her shore leave up on teaching part-time at her alma mater. She’s got a LOT of good memories of Brent, and Brent’s faculty absolutely adore her. She was a consistent gold medalist in martial arts competitions, and she was the founder of Brent’s Racing Club.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 05 OCTOBER 2016
FACE PEG: TAKAHASHI YU
RIDERS IN FALNER :: Leo Montesato
Alias: None
SENIOR RIDER, SOUTH AMERICA [ARGENTINA]
RIVERS HUNTER [AMRITA LINE]
A Rider with an impressive record when one takes his age into consideration. Word on the street is that Leo was the one responsible for marking an entire district of Buenos Aires as Accorded Neutral Territory, and curating it with his family’s assistance as a safe haven for supernaturals and their loved ones. The Duskriders came down themselves to offer him a position with the Midnight Riders, one that Leo did not hesitate to take. We note, as well, that he’s the latest to inherit the Montesato family legacy; their River is the oldest Amrita-hunting line in South America.
The chaos of South America prompted Leo's escape from his own country. He made his way to Falner with his family, and as many of his friends and comrades as he could round up. The Duskriders have since re-assigned him to the conspiracy's outpost on the estate while they figure out what to do next.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 05 OCTOBER 2016
FACE PEG: TYLER POSEY