One of the finest blades in Anino’s recent history, as their original members were mentored by Aidan Clayce himself. The Voidseeker tried his best to shelter them from his true work, but his charges proved to be too damned stubborn for him. Many of the Rockin' Rollas have left the Methuselah, some by choice and some as a matter of security. Not a single one of them, however, plans on abandoning the Vigil completely. Not when there's so much at stake.
The truth of the matter is, the Rockin' Rollas did not come together because of Aidan, but because of their former blade leader Gwen. She was their common ground upon which they built everything else, and the glue that kept them from breaking apart. Her influence has been felt well into the afterlife, as her death on the battlefield brought her boyfriend Drake to her comrades, and - by extension - the Methuselah.
FATHER BLAKE ANTHONY DESMOND Alias: Drake Badd
Affiliations: The Methuselah, the Brotherhood in Violence SIN-EATER [GATEKEEPER, LIGHTNING STRUCK]; BLADE LEADER OF THE ROCKIN’ ROLLAS / GRAY INQUISITOR-ROOK [DRAGON]. PRIMARY COMPACT/CONSPIRACY: THE BROTHERHOOD IN VIOLENCE.
A British-Filipino Jesuit and one of the Philippine Exorcist Chapter’s finest members, Blake has been Keeping the Vigil ever since he discovered that the love of his life died for the Methuselah – and now, said love of his life happens to be the geist that he was Bound by. Blake has the rare privilege of calling himself a friend to the Voidseeker. He is as loyal to the Dragon as he is to his faith.
Blake is the blade leader of the Rockin' Rollas, a position he inherited from Gwen, his (very dead) lady friend and the only woman he's ever going to marry (because that's still a possibility in his eyes). He's a foul-mouthed son of a bitch with a bone to pick with The Establishment and a heart of pure gold.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 29 SEPTEMBER 2016
"Drake Badd" was Blake's alias as a drug dealer. ...Yeah, he's been around the block.
Blake has poured his energies into keeping house within Falner and assisting the Brotherhood with rebuilding the Black Cathedral. He claims that he's just been waiting for "that Voidseeking arsebadger" to call on him once "he's grown some common sense and remembers that he has friends".
CELESTE MANDIGMA Alias: None
Affiliations: The Methuselah, Ordo Daywalker VAMPIRE [VENTRUE; BLOODLINE: BRON]; SECOND OF THE ROCKIN’ ROLLAS / GRAY KNIGHT [UNICORN]. PRIMARY COMPACT/CONSPIRACY: THE METHUSELAH.
Celeste was traveling from the capital to a convent in the provinces when her carriage was set upon by bandits. A mysterious stranger saved her life, and brought her into his home. She quickly took a shine to her patron, fascinated, as she was, by the fact that he appeared to be cursed by the very estate that he owned in spite of his benevolence. This man was a vampire, and he ended up passing down the blessings (and curse) of his bloodline to Celeste when he finally Embraced her. Celeste has since become a Keeper of the Vigil, and applies herself to her Christian beliefs and to her mission as a Hunter with the same fervor that she had possessed with regard to her holy vows and to the marriage that she never actually had.
Celeste was originally trained as a solo Hunter who would not ever need a blade to Keep the Vigil. Aidan initially took charge of her welfare and training, as he was intimately familiar with handling fledgling vampires whose urges too often took control of them. Gwen - Drake's girlfriend and future geist - was the one who helped Celeste reconnect with the rest of the world through the Vigil. They built the original Rockin' Rollas together.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 29 SEPTEMBER 2016
Celeste is one of the strongest Ventrue vampires on Philippine soil, and she's respected by many for the work she has done with the Methuselah - she always stayed fair to her own and to other supernaturals regardless of who was in charge. Some were eyeing her as a potential representative of her Clan in light of Alejandro Raura's departure, but she has since declined official invitations in that direction.
LIANA PANILIO Alias: The Scatterblade of Zangyaku
Affiliations: The Methuselah, The Maharlika, Zangyaku BLADIAN OF THE BLOODY ROAD [BLOODSINGER: SANTINO]; WHISPERER [ONI-TSUKAI/NAMI: SHADOW OF HEAVEN] / THE LADY OF THE NIGHT IN THE PHILIPPINES & TEMPORARY MAGISTRATE OF KIBO (PHILIPPINES). PRIMARY COMPACT/CONSPIRACY: ZANGYAKU.
An exemplary Bladian at 24 and it isn’t just because she formed a pact with a Bloodsinger at a tender age. Santino approached her as she lay dying the wreckage of her parent’s car, all of eight years old, cradled by her dead mother. Liana has led a very interesting life, having started as an oni-tsukai of Zangyaku (working undercover within the Methuselah), and subsequently left that conspiracy lending the Maharlika and the Supernatural Accords her strength. She then “retired” after a brief period on the premise of training the next generation of Hunters at Brent International School. Recent events, however, have convinced her that it is time to return to her roots. Timely, given what went down on the Ides of March.
If Celeste was trained by Aidan because he was familiar with vampires, Liana's training was supervised by him because he knows Bladians like the back of his hand. Until recently, Liana was always bothered by the fact that Aidan knew who she really was and where she had come from, yet the Voidseeker never acted on it until the night of Karlo Zobel de Ayala's murder. She still harbors rather ambivalent feelings on the matter.
PLOT NOTES AS OF 29 SEPTEMBER 2016
It might be hard to believe given the political atmosphere of the Vigil, but Liana's parents - full-fledged oni-tsukai - really DID die in an accident. It was not an assassination. She's checked, and the Rockin' Rollas helped her make doubly sure of it.
Liana was one of the first Bladians whom Kaye ever met. She was the girl's mentor until Yulia took over - although it might be more accurate to say that they'll be sharing her from hereon.
Liana has recently been placed in charge of Kibo, Zangyaku's power base in Antipolo until Sister Fox can find someone more suitable. This means that she's one of the conspiracy's last lines of defense against all of their adversaries at present.
HENRY LIM Alias: None
Affiliations: The Methuselah, The Maharlika, Netsach IRAKKA EIDOLOTH; SOLE PROPRIETOR OF THE ABUBOT / SECOND OF THE ROCKIN’ ROLLAS / GRAY BISHOP [DRAGON]. PRIMARY COMPACT/CONSPIRACY: NETSACH.
On paper, Henry’s one of the more influential Uratha operating within the Philippines because he inherited the Abubot, the largest chain of stores that specialize in supplying Hunters with the kind of gear that they need to Keep the Vigil. What few people know, however, is that he used to be a Hunter of the Methuselah. What even fewer people know is that he wasn’t just trained by Aidan Clayce: he’s one of the Voidseeker’s friends, and one of the few pieces of the Dragon that are operating full-time on Philippine soil.
Gwen introduced Henry to Father Blake Anthony Desmond back when Blake was still going around as Drake Badd. They were friends before Blake slipped behind the Veil and became a Hunter. Both of them made it their business to avenge Gwen's death.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 29 SEPTEMBER 2016
Although his father was one of the point persons of the Tribes of the Moon in Manila and thus involved deeply in the day-to-day of the People, Henry's interest in Werewolf matters is minimal. The Vigil has and always will be his primary concern.
Henry's Abubot was having some serious trouble with Red Pieces of the Methuselah, difficult elements within the Maharlika, and operatives from other compacts and conspiracies who did not acknowledge the sanctity of the Accords. Certain Elements Within the Vigil, however, lent him a helping hand. His stock should be back up to par soon enough - provided that nothing else explodes, anyway. Things definitely exploded, so the Abubot is definitely in need of assistance. Resurrecting their contacts and supply lines, however, seems like a minor priority in the face of everything else.
JESUS REYES Alias: None
Affiliations: The Methuselah, the Maharlika, Netsach FURYCRAFTER; GRAY INQUISITOR-KNIGHT OF ANINO [BEAR]. PRIMARY COMPACT/CONSPIRACY: NETSACH.
Jesus was one of the older dogs of the Methuselah, who worked with the PSG and consulted on the side with the Philippine National Police. Many of the conspiracy’s operatives in the country respected and feared him at equal turns, and it wasn’t just because he’s one of the only Furycrafters in the Philippines. He developed quite a reputation for himself, with many a colorful story explaining why known White and Red pieces ought to think twice before crossing him.
Aidan took charge of Jesus when he first came to the Methuselah because there was no one else who could train him. He and Celeste were acquainted with each other because of their tutoring sessions with the Voidseeker, and they did work on a few sorties together before Gwen came into the picture and decided that the three of them ought to team up and become blade mates. Jesus was agreeable to this not just because Celeste had proven to be a good partner on the field, but also because he and Gwen had done some investigations in the past together.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 29 SEPTEMBER 2016
Jesus is actually the son of two Hunters from the Maharlika. This is why he does work for them on the side, and is on call whenever the compact needs anything.
Jesus took charge of mentoring Lenny Ramirez for a brief time. It got extremely busy, though, and there is a strong possibility that he won't be able to pick up where he left off now that the Department of Supernatural Affairs needs experienced agents to guide it.
MICA TORILLO Alias: None
Affiliations: The Methuselah, The Vice Conglomerate CARD [CHARIOT TRIUMPH; PERSONA: PEGASUS]; CEO OF RHIANNON PHILIPPINES. PRIMARY COMPACT/CONSPIRACY: THE VICE CONGLOMERATE {RHIANNON}.
Formerly a Methuselah Hunter and a part of the Rockin’ Rollas under Father Blake Anthony Desmond, Mica – like a number of her comrades – left the Methuselah to escape the heat that came with Father Zobel de Ayala’s death. She was immediately taken in by the Vice Conglomerate due to her talent, and soon caught the eye of Bart Powell. Prior to the Group deciding that they needed a young and competent administrator, Mica was Bart’s eyes and ears in the country on top of being on call to assist Jessiah Vice whenever he swung into town.
Mica became a part of the Rockin' Rollas because the same renegades who were responsible for murdering Gwen kidnapped Mica and threw her into the Dark Hour. Drake and the rest believed they had saved her life - and later helped her on her Pilgrimage.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 29 SEPTEMBER 2016
One of the reasons why Mica was able to become Jessie's personal assistant on call was because The man actually played a role in training her. Aidan asked him to.
David and Mica have been together for six months and counting. People who don't know them don't understand how they could have possibly fallen for each other. People who DO know them, however...
Mica is Maddie Marcelo's "main" boss out of all of the bosses she currently answers to. The most important assignment that she's given Maddie yet is watching over Minato Arisato.
SELENE VEGA Alias: The Pied Piper of Batanes
Affiliations: The Methuselah, The Maharlika, Zangyaku MINSTREL [CHANGELING, FAIREST {MUSE/DANCER}]; / GRAY ROOK [SWALLOWTAIL]. PRIMARY COMPACT/CONSPIRACY: THE MAHARLIKA
The famed Pied Piper of Batanes, and the older twin sister of Tala Vega – the two of them became Hunters at the same time, although they ended up in different blades within Anino. Like many other members of the Rockin’ Rollas, Selene left the Methuselah because she feared persecution in the wake of Father Zobel de Ayala’s murder (originally ruled as a suicide). The Maharlika were only too happy to welcome her because she was an incredibly talented Minstrel. Selene mainly stays in Batanes, and plays an active role in keeping unwelcome visitors from reaching the island.
Selene is called the Blade Mom of the Rockin' Rollas for a damned good reason. She was able to get through to Father Desmond in ways that many of the others - Henry included - weren't able to. She was also able to help Liana accept the truth behind her parents' death, and shield her blade from a lot of scrutiny when things started taking a turn for the worst. She might not be the second of the Rockin' Rollas, but she's certainly their voice of reason.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 29 SEPTEMBER 2016
Going to the Rockin' Rollas while her sister Tala stuck with Wolf's Choice was less a calculated decision and more a case of interesting circumstances that ended up working out in their favor. Having Tala close to Gio meant directly assisting the Malaahas siblings with their investigation. Having Selene with the Rockin' Rollas allowed her to get a better measure of Aidan, the man they all suspected of some sort of foul play.
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FATHER BLAKE ANTHONY DESMOND :: Drake Badd
Alias: Drake Badd
Affiliations: The Methuselah, the Brotherhood in Violence
SIN-EATER [GATEKEEPER, LIGHTNING STRUCK]; BLADE LEADER OF THE ROCKIN’ ROLLAS / GRAY INQUISITOR-ROOK [DRAGON]. PRIMARY COMPACT/CONSPIRACY: THE BROTHERHOOD IN VIOLENCE.
A British-Filipino Jesuit and one of the Philippine Exorcist Chapter’s finest members, Blake has been Keeping the Vigil ever since he discovered that the love of his life died for the Methuselah – and now, said love of his life happens to be the geist that he was Bound by. Blake has the rare privilege of calling himself a friend to the Voidseeker. He is as loyal to the Dragon as he is to his faith.
Blake is the blade leader of the Rockin' Rollas, a position he inherited from Gwen, his (very dead) lady friend and the only woman he's ever going to marry (because that's still a possibility in his eyes). He's a foul-mouthed son of a bitch with a bone to pick with The Establishment and a heart of pure gold.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 29 SEPTEMBER 2016
FACE PEG: DIEGO LUNA
CELESTE MANDIGMA
Alias: None
Affiliations: The Methuselah, Ordo Daywalker
VAMPIRE [VENTRUE; BLOODLINE: BRON]; SECOND OF THE ROCKIN’ ROLLAS / GRAY KNIGHT [UNICORN]. PRIMARY COMPACT/CONSPIRACY: THE METHUSELAH.
Celeste was traveling from the capital to a convent in the provinces when her carriage was set upon by bandits. A mysterious stranger saved her life, and brought her into his home. She quickly took a shine to her patron, fascinated, as she was, by the fact that he appeared to be cursed by the very estate that he owned in spite of his benevolence. This man was a vampire, and he ended up passing down the blessings (and curse) of his bloodline to Celeste when he finally Embraced her. Celeste has since become a Keeper of the Vigil, and applies herself to her Christian beliefs and to her mission as a Hunter with the same fervor that she had possessed with regard to her holy vows and to the marriage that she never actually had.
Celeste was originally trained as a solo Hunter who would not ever need a blade to Keep the Vigil. Aidan initially took charge of her welfare and training, as he was intimately familiar with handling fledgling vampires whose urges too often took control of them. Gwen - Drake's girlfriend and future geist - was the one who helped Celeste reconnect with the rest of the world through the Vigil. They built the original Rockin' Rollas together.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 29 SEPTEMBER 2016
FACE PEG: AMERICA FERRERA
LIANA PANILIO :: The Scatterblade
Alias: The Scatterblade of Zangyaku
Affiliations:
The Methuselah,The Maharlika, ZangyakuBLADIAN OF THE BLOODY ROAD [BLOODSINGER: SANTINO]; WHISPERER [ONI-TSUKAI/NAMI: SHADOW OF HEAVEN] / THE LADY OF THE NIGHT IN THE PHILIPPINES & TEMPORARY MAGISTRATE OF KIBO (PHILIPPINES). PRIMARY COMPACT/CONSPIRACY: ZANGYAKU.
An exemplary Bladian at 24 and it isn’t just because she formed a pact with a Bloodsinger at a tender age. Santino approached her as she lay dying the wreckage of her parent’s car, all of eight years old, cradled by her dead mother. Liana has led a very interesting life, having started as an oni-tsukai of Zangyaku (working undercover within the Methuselah), and subsequently left that conspiracy lending the Maharlika and the Supernatural Accords her strength. She then “retired” after a brief period on the premise of training the next generation of Hunters at Brent International School. Recent events, however, have convinced her that it is time to return to her roots. Timely, given what went down on the Ides of March.
If Celeste was trained by Aidan because he was familiar with vampires, Liana's training was supervised by him because he knows Bladians like the back of his hand. Until recently, Liana was always bothered by the fact that Aidan knew who she really was and where she had come from, yet the Voidseeker never acted on it until the night of Karlo Zobel de Ayala's murder. She still harbors rather ambivalent feelings on the matter.
PLOT NOTES AS OF 29 SEPTEMBER 2016
FACE PEG: POM KLEMENTIEFF
HENRY LIM
Alias: None
Affiliations:
The Methuselah,The Maharlika, NetsachIRAKKA EIDOLOTH; SOLE PROPRIETOR OF THE ABUBOT / SECOND OF THE ROCKIN’ ROLLAS / GRAY BISHOP [DRAGON]. PRIMARY COMPACT/CONSPIRACY: NETSACH.
On paper, Henry’s one of the more influential Uratha operating within the Philippines because he inherited the Abubot, the largest chain of stores that specialize in supplying Hunters with the kind of gear that they need to Keep the Vigil. What few people know, however, is that he used to be a Hunter of the Methuselah. What even fewer people know is that he wasn’t just trained by Aidan Clayce: he’s one of the Voidseeker’s friends, and one of the few pieces of the Dragon that are operating full-time on Philippine soil.
Gwen introduced Henry to Father Blake Anthony Desmond back when Blake was still going around as Drake Badd. They were friends before Blake slipped behind the Veil and became a Hunter. Both of them made it their business to avenge Gwen's death.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 29 SEPTEMBER 2016
Henry's Abubot was having some serious trouble with Red Pieces of the Methuselah, difficult elements within the Maharlika, and operatives from other compacts and conspiracies who did not acknowledge the sanctity of the Accords. Certain Elements Within the Vigil, however, lent him a helping hand. His stock should be back up to par soon enough - provided that nothing else explodes, anyway.Things definitely exploded, so the Abubot is definitely in need of assistance. Resurrecting their contacts and supply lines, however, seems like a minor priority in the face of everything else.FACE PEG: KIM TAE-WOO
JESUS REYES
Alias: None
Affiliations: The Methuselah, the Maharlika, Netsach
FURYCRAFTER; GRAY INQUISITOR-KNIGHT OF ANINO [BEAR]. PRIMARY COMPACT/CONSPIRACY: NETSACH.
Jesus was one of the older dogs of the Methuselah, who worked with the PSG and consulted on the side with the Philippine National Police. Many of the conspiracy’s operatives in the country respected and feared him at equal turns, and it wasn’t just because he’s one of the only Furycrafters in the Philippines. He developed quite a reputation for himself, with many a colorful story explaining why known White and Red pieces ought to think twice before crossing him.
Aidan took charge of Jesus when he first came to the Methuselah because there was no one else who could train him. He and Celeste were acquainted with each other because of their tutoring sessions with the Voidseeker, and they did work on a few sorties together before Gwen came into the picture and decided that the three of them ought to team up and become blade mates. Jesus was agreeable to this not just because Celeste had proven to be a good partner on the field, but also because he and Gwen had done some investigations in the past together.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 29 SEPTEMBER 2016
FACE PEG: PAOLO MONTALBAN
MICA TORILLO
Alias: None
Affiliations:
The Methuselah,The Vice ConglomerateCARD [CHARIOT TRIUMPH; PERSONA: PEGASUS]; CEO OF RHIANNON PHILIPPINES. PRIMARY COMPACT/CONSPIRACY: THE VICE CONGLOMERATE {RHIANNON}.
Formerly a Methuselah Hunter and a part of the Rockin’ Rollas under Father Blake Anthony Desmond, Mica – like a number of her comrades – left the Methuselah to escape the heat that came with Father Zobel de Ayala’s death. She was immediately taken in by the Vice Conglomerate due to her talent, and soon caught the eye of Bart Powell. Prior to the Group deciding that they needed a young and competent administrator, Mica was Bart’s eyes and ears in the country on top of being on call to assist Jessiah Vice whenever he swung into town.
Mica became a part of the Rockin' Rollas because the same renegades who were responsible for murdering Gwen kidnapped Mica and threw her into the Dark Hour. Drake and the rest believed they had saved her life - and later helped her on her Pilgrimage.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 29 SEPTEMBER 2016
FACE PEG: VANESSA HUDGENS
SELENE VEGA :: The Pied Piper of Batanes
Alias: The Pied Piper of Batanes
Affiliations:
The Methuselah,The Maharlika, ZangyakuMINSTREL [CHANGELING, FAIREST {MUSE/DANCER}]; / GRAY ROOK [SWALLOWTAIL]. PRIMARY COMPACT/CONSPIRACY: THE MAHARLIKA
The famed Pied Piper of Batanes, and the older twin sister of Tala Vega – the two of them became Hunters at the same time, although they ended up in different blades within Anino. Like many other members of the Rockin’ Rollas, Selene left the Methuselah because she feared persecution in the wake of Father Zobel de Ayala’s murder (originally ruled as a suicide). The Maharlika were only too happy to welcome her because she was an incredibly talented Minstrel. Selene mainly stays in Batanes, and plays an active role in keeping unwelcome visitors from reaching the island.
Selene is called the Blade Mom of the Rockin' Rollas for a damned good reason. She was able to get through to Father Desmond in ways that many of the others - Henry included - weren't able to. She was also able to help Liana accept the truth behind her parents' death, and shield her blade from a lot of scrutiny when things started taking a turn for the worst. She might not be the second of the Rockin' Rollas, but she's certainly their voice of reason.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 29 SEPTEMBER 2016
FACE PEG: KARLIE KLOSS (short hair!)