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==Background==
==Background==
A child of privilege - relatively speaking - Gehenna was born to friends of a certain member of the Black lodge - one [[Silas Vespasiano]]. The family would host parties, make political donations, and provide behind-the-scenes support for him.  
A child of privilege - relatively speaking - Gehenna was born to friends of a certain member of the Black lodge - one [[Silas Vespasiano]]. The family would host parties, make political donations, and provide behind-the-scenes support for him. Her father, Ferdinand Sinclair, works as an architect for the city, and is responsible for several structures downtown. Her mother Beatrice comes from a family that has been in real estate for generations in the area. Their connections in Seattle's that scene provided fine opportunities for providing building plans, information on secret tunnels, the ability to sneak clever escapes or passages into structures for later use by their allies - all things which the Black Lodge would like to know about and have access to, naturally. And when their daughter awakened as a Mage, well - all the better.


The structured lifestyle of the rich did not suit Gehenna - so she rebelled by throwing parties, sneaking out, and doing whatever she wanted. She even rebelled by selling secrets online - eventually, even getting into infobrokering circles in the shadows, trading data back and forth. All the while, she was growing as a mage - spells only, her self-centered attitude drove the spirits away.
The structured lifestyle of the rich did not suit Gehenna - so she rebelled by throwing parties, sneaking out, and doing whatever she wanted. She even rebelled by selling secrets online - eventually, even getting into infobrokering circles in the shadows, trading data back and forth. Her biggest score, the one that got her onto The Nexus, was a set of dozens of floor plans for buildings down town, up to date with secret passages, security measures, structural failure points, safehous locations and safes. A big score, which marked her as a troublemaker on Vespasiano's radar.  


It all went away, though, when she received the shock of her life. On the way back from a party, she was intercepted by someone who seemed to know she was coming. A vampire.  
It all went away, though, when she received the shock of her life. On the way back from a party, she was intercepted by someone who seemed to know she was coming. A vampire.  


Unbeknownst to her, she'd gained information the Black Lodge wanted to keep quiet. In the name of keeping order, Silas influenced her parents into a method of "developing their daughter into a better mage." Though she couldn't have known it - and still doesn't - her parents arranged for her to be turned without her knowledge, in the hopes that a more powerful caster as a daughter would bring them further renown. This, of course, came with the added benefit that Silas would be able to add a powwrful mage to his stable of runners that he can keep under his thumb. The family documented her as dead, and explained that she should build a reputation in the shadows, to build up to a new debut in aociety.
In the name of keeping order, Silas influenced her parents into a method of "developing their daughter into a better mage." Though she couldn't have known it - and still doesn't - her parents arranged for her to be turned without her knowledge, in the hopes that a more powerful caster as a daughter would bring them further renown. This, of course, came with the added benefit that Silas would be able to add a powwrful mage to his stable of runners that he can keep under his thumb. The family documented her as dead, and explained that she should build a reputation in the shadows, to build up to a new debut in aociety.


Their daughter Vivian Sinclair will obey - and use the power she gains to get out from under her thumb. For now, she'll start by leveraging those she knew while flipping info to the right buyers and leaning on her reputation as a mage.
Their daughter Vivian Sinclair will obey - and use the power she gains to get out from under her thumb. For now, she'll start by leveraging those she knew while flipping info to the right buyers and leaning on her reputation as a mage.

Revision as of 17:35, 10 January 2024

Gehenna
Gehenna.png
Machiavellian Monster
Vivacious Vampire
Black Lodge Aspirant
Discord@lhog
Redditelleelleellehawg
MetatypeHuman
Street Cred0
Notoriety0
Public Awareness0
CDP16
D.O.B.January 18 2059
Age26
Folder[1]
PriorityMetatype - C
Attributes - A
Magic/Resonance - A
Skills - E
Resources - E
#Max IGs/Ascension1


Character Information

Summary

A vampire mage seeks to join the Black Lodge - whatever that is. Whatever means necessary, whatever that takes.

She's not telling anybody about that, though. Nope! Just a genuinely great person, here. No problems whatsoever.

Goals

  • Join the Lodge. Fully. Whatever that means, whatever that takes.
  • Grow more powerful. Obviously.
  • Gain friends (minions) to help her position.

Goals She Won't Admit to Herself

  • Make friends. Actual friends.
  • Get over her aversion to herself.

Background

A child of privilege - relatively speaking - Gehenna was born to friends of a certain member of the Black lodge - one Silas Vespasiano. The family would host parties, make political donations, and provide behind-the-scenes support for him. Her father, Ferdinand Sinclair, works as an architect for the city, and is responsible for several structures downtown. Her mother Beatrice comes from a family that has been in real estate for generations in the area. Their connections in Seattle's that scene provided fine opportunities for providing building plans, information on secret tunnels, the ability to sneak clever escapes or passages into structures for later use by their allies - all things which the Black Lodge would like to know about and have access to, naturally. And when their daughter awakened as a Mage, well - all the better.

The structured lifestyle of the rich did not suit Gehenna - so she rebelled by throwing parties, sneaking out, and doing whatever she wanted. She even rebelled by selling secrets online - eventually, even getting into infobrokering circles in the shadows, trading data back and forth. Her biggest score, the one that got her onto The Nexus, was a set of dozens of floor plans for buildings down town, up to date with secret passages, security measures, structural failure points, safehous locations and safes. A big score, which marked her as a troublemaker on Vespasiano's radar.

It all went away, though, when she received the shock of her life. On the way back from a party, she was intercepted by someone who seemed to know she was coming. A vampire.

In the name of keeping order, Silas influenced her parents into a method of "developing their daughter into a better mage." Though she couldn't have known it - and still doesn't - her parents arranged for her to be turned without her knowledge, in the hopes that a more powerful caster as a daughter would bring them further renown. This, of course, came with the added benefit that Silas would be able to add a powwrful mage to his stable of runners that he can keep under his thumb. The family documented her as dead, and explained that she should build a reputation in the shadows, to build up to a new debut in aociety.

Their daughter Vivian Sinclair will obey - and use the power she gains to get out from under her thumb. For now, she'll start by leveraging those she knew while flipping info to the right buyers and leaning on her reputation as a mage.

But eventually, she'll uncover the truth behind her turning, and the truth behind the powerful figures her parents consorted with.

Narrative Significant Qualities

Positive

  • Towering Ego (Dedicated Spellslinger, Metaviral Attunement, Too Pretty to Hit) - Gehenna considers herself to be above others, to the point that she will not deign to work with spirits and is happy to impose her will upon others.
  • Relentless Gossip (Prime Datahaven Membership) - Being enough of a gossip to get good info has led Gehenna to interesting circles.

Negative

  • Leaning Tower of Ego (Poor Self Control (Vindictive), Social Appearance Anxiety, Superhuman Psychosis) - Gehenna has a fragile, fragile ego. When someone challenges her or gets one over on her, she can't let it go, and anything that gives them ammo to insult her is unwelcome. Pawns should stay in their place.
  • Driven (Join the Black Lodge) - Surprise of surprises, she wants to get back in her family's good graces by joining the Lodge.
  • A Horror in the Mirror (Social Stress (Infected), Unsteady Hands) - Gehenna's deadly afraid of infected. Her nerves are tight as piano wire. And any time she's forced to acknowledge herself, she's as terrified as she is by any other infected. It's easy to leave her shaking in her boots.

Run History

NameGMMetaplotThreatDate of Run
An Ace Up One's SleeveSarcarianHigh1 May 2085
Front Point & CenterAsmodeusHigh24 April 2085
Uncle Silas Asks a FavorSarcarianHigh10 April 2085
Pretty Fly For A Fly GuyAnumatiMedium26 March 2085
Two Greys Make a GreyezeneMedium13 March 2085
Mostly ArmlessjitMedium18 February 2085
B Positive, Young VampirejitLow17 January 2085
Shakedown BreakdownjitCompound InterestMedium16 January 2085

Affiliations

Contacts

Contact Connection Loyalty Archetype Profession Aspects Chips
Silas Vespasiano 5 2 Fixer Black Lodge Fixer Black Magician, High Society Socialite, Made Man, Politico, Talismonger, Theory Savant Even
News Van Dan 3 2 Legwork Guerilla Reporter (Infobroker) Infobroker, Conspiracy Theorist, Drone Operator, Hacktivist Even
Liam Montgomery 4 3 Service Lawyer Cui Bono, Bona Fide, Bona Vacantia, Corpus Delicti, Habeas Corpus, Amicus Curiae Even
Cascade 4 3 Service International Smuggler and Fence It's not fun if there's no Risk!, Smuggler Specialist, Garage of Ganked Gear, Stimulant Savant, Getaway Driver, Driver picks the Music, Passenger shuts their trap Even
John Baptise 2 2 Service Taxi Driver Reliable, Voodoo, No Questions Asked Even


Organizations

Contact Position Connection Faction Rep Archetype Health Location

Allies

Enemies

In Character Information

Symbols and Signatures

If there's any symbol most associated with her, it's the shimmering stars in her eyes and the constellation running up her arm and onto her back.

Matrix Search Table

Threshold Result
1 A biblical reference. Also, apparently a screen name for some mage spinning secrets.
3 A relatively trusted infobroker on the Nexus. Recently started running as a mage, rather than sticking to infoselling.
6 There are reports in KE's hands of a woman matching the runner's description being attacked and killed by a vampire.

Shadow Community Table

Threshold Result
1 A decent mage, with a few connections in high society.
3 An infobroker with expensive taste. Often found at parties, usually with a drink in hand. Dresses like she thinks she's important.
5 A powerful mage, who's not shy about using spells others might find distasteful.

Assensing Table

Threshold Result
1
2
3
4
5


SINs

Burner Rating 3: Jessica Rabbitini, Rating 3, UCAS

Appearance

Short, pale eyed, white haired. Calm, smiling, eager to be helpful.

Clothing

Fancy coats and dresses.

Matrix Persona

An old-fashioned, Victorian era dress, with a face like a UCAS dollar bill and the All-Seeing-Eye for its eyes. Custom work, expensive looking.

Media Mentions

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