significant npcs in wtd 1.0r :: the philippines after dark :: the good men & women of the accords.

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THE GOOD MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ACCORDS 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.

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FOR THE FERALS :: Cecilia Judalena, Queenmaker of the Stars

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CECILIA JUDALENA Alias: The Queenmaker of Stars Changing Breed [Vaguhir {Fruit Bat}] The “Queenmaker” of the entertainment business, often viciously lambasted by her Deadwalker rivals for her “weird” features and strange nocturnal habits. Cecilia (fondly called “Tita Ces” by her starlets) takes all of this into stride, for nothing they could say could possibly jeopardize the place she has made for herself in the country. It helps, of course, that she’s got the backing of the Maharlika - and now, by extension, the entirety of Netsach. She’s one of their scouts for the upper echelons of society, monitoring Deadwalkers for any sign of “waking up” or “changing”. Cecilia’s appearance is unforgettable because of how it makes her appear – to Sleepers and supernaturals alike – like a grounded creature of flight, and her huge eyes and disproportionate features are difficult not to zone in on. This is characteristic of her bloodline, as is the fact that she’s unreally charming. PLOT POINTS OF 01 OCTOBER 2016 Team Death Wish is rather familiar with the Queenmaker because they helped her out with Ashwood Abbey. Cecilia isn't one to forget the good that people have done for her. Miss Judalena had a direct hand in giving Maddie her cushy position at the Philippine STAR. She was acting on a favor she owed Kasumi Aoi, the Mother of the Wolf. Because of her close connections with the World of Light, Cecilia is now one of the public faces of the Department of Supernatural Affairs in Manila. Reception around the reveal of her "true" nature, however, has been mixed.