Arthur, king of princes
Background:
“A great leader never yearns for power, it is thrust upon
them.” Such is the case time-and-again, yet in a forgotten time
men were born into powerful positions simply based on their
heritage. Arthur Phillippe Laquoix was such a man. Born to a
healthy Noble French family Arthur spent his younger days
studying the formalities of royal court. On his seventeenth
birthday Arthur was formally invited to represent his family at
the court of King Louis VII. Arthur received his acknowledgement
on the same day a son was born, Agnes of France, to Louis VII.
The ceremonies that followed thrust Arthur into the politics of
the mortal world.
Young Arthur learned much about his family’s involvement in the
state affairs. While King Louis VII battled Henry II politically
for rights to upper England another battle was being played out
in the shadows behind the King’s Throne. A young but
authoritative woman named Lucrita became silent mentor to Arthur
(women were viewed as wives not tutors), and Arthur became her
ghoul. Three years would pass for Arthur living a dual life.
Listening for information from the courts in the day and
reporting to his Mistress in the evening. It was during this
time Arthur would show favor in his teacher’s eyes earning the
Embrace in 1174.
A new world of politics and nobility opened up for Arthur.
Having been raised to be a Noble and a ruler, the world of the
Cainites seemed almost second hand to Arthur and his newly found
Ventrue clan.
But the Ventrue clan wanted more. Arthur’s own Grandsire
Hardestadt wanted Cainites he could trust and control in these
new barbaric lands of Transylvania. In 1198 Hardestadt decided
to call in a few boons and had a coterie of Cainites build a
Tower in the far east of Transylvania near Tihuta Pass. This
keep would serve two purposes: One to warn of impending invasion
from the barbaric Mongolians; and Two, the Cainites responsible
for its construction would earn land in Transylvania,
appropriated by the Eastern Lord Ventrue. Thus giving the
Eastern Lords ties to Transylvania. Arthur was sent as a liaison
between The Eastern Lord Ventrue and this coterie.
Bonds of loyalty would be created by this Coterie, and soon
Arthur would be viewed as a member not simply a liaison. It was
here that Arthur would choose his own fate. Would his ties
forever bind him to his Ventrue clan, never to truly rule
without their eyes upon him, or would he branch out on his own,
form new allies and bonds, and rule like his noble, god-given
heritage deemed?
Ultimately Arthur and his Coterie were influential in the
forming of Transylvania into “civilized culture”. They played
part in forcing the vile and evil sorcerer Tzimisce out of
Transylvania. They had hands in the formation of the Camarilla,
where ultimately Arthur would find himself not only Prince of
cities but Archon of Transylvania with his Coterie of closest
allies to support him.
As time would have it Transylvania would be taken away from the
Noble Camarilla around the same time as World War II. Arthur and
his coterie were forced to adapt to the western world in the
Americas, still battling forces and enemies with grudges from
their days of power in Transylvania. It was in the 20th century
that Arthur would play a shadow of his former self, Primogen to
the prince of New Orleans. Near the end of the Century a battled
raged beneath the streets of New York. It was there that Arthur
and his coterie faced the challenge of defeating the
Antideluvian Tzmisce itself, and ultimately Arthur would meet
his demise.
But Death was not the end for Arthur Phillpe Laquoix. Divine
right allowed him to return and live out a life as a mortal.
Such divine gift is not without consequence and Arthur would
have to pay for his immortal sins by being subjugated and
tortured by the Human organization Project Twilight. Ten years
of penance would be served to Arthur until he was rescued by his
Coterie. Arthur learned much of this Organization during this
time, (he was influential in the 1930’s during its creation) and
overthrew the corrupt leaders to become the Director of Project
Twilight. Through this he was able to maintain the Camarilla’s
highest Law: The Masquerade.
Image:
As a Cainite, a young French Nobleman that shows no matter the attire. Even with his joyful eyes Arthur exudes confidence and poise. Throughout the ages Arthur never quite loses his accent or his commanding presence. As a mortal, a man who has lived longer than his body, who’s joyful eyes echo memories of time lost mixed with the promise of a favorable end.
Role-playing Hints:
You are a caretaker by nature. The God-given right of power is not to be abused. Always seek to lead those that need guidance. The subjects beneath you are to be respected, and in turn you earn their respect. Each member of the Coterie is an extension of your own strengths, and should be treated as so. Sometimes leak signs of the Derangement Megalomaniac. You are a just leader and you deserve it.
- Name: Arthur Laquoix, aka Alfred
- True Name: Arthur Phillipe Laquoix I
- Sire: Lucretia of Hardtz
- Nature: Caretaker
- Demeanor: Autocrat
- Generation: 7th
- Born: 1154 A.D.
- Embrace: 1174 A.D.
- Apparent Age: 20
- Physical: Strength 3, Dexterity 3, Stamina 3
- Social: Charisma 5, Manipulation 4, Appearance 4
- Mental: Perception 5, Intelligence 5, Wits 5
- Talents: Alertness 3, Athletics 2, Brawl 3, Dodge 2, Empathy 2, Expression 2, Intimidation (Veiled Thoughts) 5, Leadership (Commanding) 5, Subterfuge 3
- Skills: Drive 2, Etiquette 4, Melee (Swords) 4, Archery 3, Ride 3
- Knowledges: Finance 2, Investigation 2, Linguistics* (Diplomacy) 4, Politics (Camarilla) 4, Hearth Wisdom 1, Seneschal 1
- Linguistics*:
- Disciplines: Dominate 5, Fortitude 6 (Laquoix's Valor), Presence 5, Celerity 3, Potence 3
- Backgrounds:
- Virtues: Conviction 4, Self-Control 5, Courage 4
- Morality: Road of Kings 10
- Willpower: 10
Noteworthy accomplishments
Arthur is privy to the information that the Brujah Tyler succeeded in the assassination of Hardestadt the Older, and it is in fact Hardestadt the Younger that took his Twin Brother’s place as the founder of the Camarilla.
Arthur was the only Camarilla Archon of Transylvania
Arthur is the only Director of Project Twilight never to have previously been an Agent.
Arthur never committed Diablerie
Player's perspective
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