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.
GINOONG MARIA Alias: None
Nosferatu; Prince of Pampanga With his tall figure and practice of concealing the deformities of his entire being beneath whimsical clothing and masks, Ginoong Maria is perhaps the most frightening of the Vampire Princes who acknowledge the power of the Supernatural Accords. The Prince of Pampanga is the one who controls human trafficking and prostitution within the Philippines, all for his own purposes: he requires subjects for his flesh-shaping experiments, and has a bizarre fondness for children. Nevertheless, he’s proven to be a steadfast supporter of the Supernatural Accords, and horrific and strange as his practices are, he has never actually taken anyone who was not willing. 100% of his close staff (all of them children between the ages of 8 to 16, we note) knows who they are serving and who he really is. They’re also loyal to the death to him.
The rise of Apathy has disturbed Ginoong Maria greatly. Several of his children and several of the men and women who were in his employ when they were younger, have fallen prey to the disease. The recent collapse of the Veil and the fall of the Vigil has only made things worse for him.
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FOR THE KINDRED :: Ginoong Maria
Alias: None
Nosferatu; Prince of Pampanga
With his tall figure and practice of concealing the deformities of his entire being beneath whimsical clothing and masks, Ginoong Maria is perhaps the most frightening of the Vampire Princes who acknowledge the power of the Supernatural Accords. The Prince of Pampanga is the one who controls human trafficking and prostitution within the Philippines, all for his own purposes: he requires subjects for his flesh-shaping experiments, and has a bizarre fondness for children. Nevertheless, he’s proven to be a steadfast supporter of the Supernatural Accords, and horrific and strange as his practices are, he has never actually taken anyone who was not willing. 100% of his close staff (all of them children between the ages of 8 to 16, we note) knows who they are serving and who he really is. They’re also loyal to the death to him.
The rise of Apathy has disturbed Ginoong Maria greatly. Several of his children and several of the men and women who were in his employ when they were younger, have fallen prey to the disease. The recent collapse of the Veil and the fall of the Vigil has only made things worse for him.
PLOT POINTS AS OF 01 OCTOBER 2016