Even though the Philippine Islands is contested territory within the Vigil, the actual supernatural communities get along with an ease that would surprise most other supes from other countries. Many suspect that it’s a mix of the appropriation of World of Light Filipino culture (the strong emphasis, for example, on pakikisama – or simply the unspoken agreement to watch over one’s own and generally leave others to their own devices), a natural result of the country’s colorful (and difficult) history of colonization and invasion, and the propensity for misguided nationalism to lead to a strong need for most Hunters to turn their sights – and weapons – on “monsters”. It helps, of course, that the Maharlika’s position has always been one of self-preservation, survival, and cooperation – something that has helped them whenever the likes of the Methuselah failed them, or when Zangyaku itself was stretched too thin by their own war with the Dragon’s conspiracy.
The Philippines has also always placed a strong emphasis on blood ties and camaraderie. By merit of the country’s geographical position, Sleepers “awaken” to their inherent gifts, or are just more naturally exposed to external influences like Amrita and geists. Sleepers who stay asleep also show a remarkable propensity for accepting the fact that the World of Darkness exists, even if they may never fully understand what that means, or what the World of Darkness is actually like.
Metro Manila might be the city with the largest concentration of supernaturals in the country, but the capital is not, by far, the seat of political power. Here are brief profiles of the men and women behind the names penned on every major Accords contract forged on Philippine soil.
CERES DACAY Alias: None
Torn Reaper [Geist: The Voices of Ash] Ceres is the poster child for a victim of the political machinery within the Philippines. Her father was a tribe leader and her mother was a social worker. Their family attempted to protest against a deal that would cede a large amount of tribal land to a private investor for a resort. The local government official who was attempting to broker the deal felt that the best way to silence the protest was to have the entire Dacay family kidnapped, tortured, and killed. Unfortunately for him, Ceres came back from the dead. Locals in Boracay still share chilling accounts of his mysterious death at the hands of an “avenging angel”.
30-year-old Ceres was only recently voted into her position by the other Bound, following the death of her predecessor. She has won a lot of respect from her peers because prior to her direct involvement with the Accords, Ceres made it a point to personally respond to every cry for help that she received. She is the worst nightmare of every wicked man in Filipino business and politics, made more terrible yet because she’s real.
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FOR THE SIN-EATERS :: Ceres Dacay
Alias: None
Torn Reaper [Geist: The Voices of Ash]
Ceres is the poster child for a victim of the political machinery within the Philippines. Her father was a tribe leader and her mother was a social worker. Their family attempted to protest against a deal that would cede a large amount of tribal land to a private investor for a resort. The local government official who was attempting to broker the deal felt that the best way to silence the protest was to have the entire Dacay family kidnapped, tortured, and killed. Unfortunately for him, Ceres came back from the dead. Locals in Boracay still share chilling accounts of his mysterious death at the hands of an “avenging angel”.
30-year-old Ceres was only recently voted into her position by the other Bound, following the death of her predecessor. She has won a lot of respect from her peers because prior to her direct involvement with the Accords, Ceres made it a point to personally respond to every cry for help that she received. She is the worst nightmare of every wicked man in Filipino business and politics, made more terrible yet because she’s real.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 01 OCTOBER 2016
FACE PEG: MERCEDES CABRAL