Leadership of the Parisian Coven
Name: Amelia
Species: Vampire
Sex: Female
Age: Estimated to be over 1,000 years
Affiliation: Vampire Elder Council; Parisian Coven
Role/Rank: Vampire Elder, Founder and Regent of Parisian Coven
Lineage:
- Bloodline: Marcus, the progenitor.
- Generation: 1st, awakened by the blood of Marcus directly.
Physical Appearance:
Amelia is statuesque and composed, with pale, porcelain skin and sharp, symmetrical features. Her eyes—when not the icy blue of heightened emotion—are a deep, unreadable brown, often framed by dark lashes and minimal adornment. She typically wears tailored garments in black and deep crimson, favoring sleek silhouettes over ornamentation. Her hair is long, straight, and dark—typically worn down or pulled back in minimalist styles that emphasize control and clarity. Her presence is quiet but commanding—every movement deliberate, every glance calculated.
History:
- Middle Ages: Amelia is transformed by Marcus’s blood, becoming one of the three original vampire Elders alongside Viktor and Marcus. Though Marcus is the progenitor, Amelia is among the first generation—strategic, reserved, and politically adept.
- Coven Formation: She helps establish the vampire ruling structure, favoring diplomacy and long-term planning over Viktor’s militarism or Marcus’s fixation on his twin, William. Her influence shapes the early elegance and hierarchy of the coven system.
- Elder Rotation Cycle: Amelia enters stasis as part of the centuries-long rotation between the three Elders. Each rules for 100 years while the others sleep. Her first reign is marked by consolidation and administrative refinement.
- 1903: Amelia is awakened to begin her current reign. She rules the coven for the next century, overseeing modernization, bloodline management, and the suppression of Lycan resurgence. Her court becomes known for its discretion, efficiency, and political control.
- Post-WWII: In the 1950s, Amelia founds the Parisian Coven—an urban outpost designed to monitor Lycan activity and safeguard vampire interests in Western Europe. The coven is built atop the Paris catacombs for strategic concealment and historical continuity.
- Late 20th Century: Amelia’s reign continues with a focus on modernization and bloodline stability. Especially furthering science and medicine in the latter half of her current rule with the discovery of successfully cloning human blood. Not only does this make their nutritional needs much easier to sate—which makes keeping their species a secret all the more easier—but once it is approved by human law, it will be a huge cash crop with which to continue funding Vampire interests into the future. Amelia entrusts key roles within her private Parisian Coven to loyalists like Sven, Sabine, and Roland, ensuring its operational strength and secrecy whether or not she is present, or even conscious.
Motivation(s):
– Preserve vampire dominance in Paris with minimal bloodshed.
– Uphold bloodline stability
– Prevent Lycans from uncovering buried truths sealed beneath in the catacombs.
– Safeguard the legacy of her last century’s efforts, ensuring they endure through the next two centuries of slumber.
– Sustain strong diplomatic ties with the Scandinavian and American Covens to maintain global equilibrium.
Species: Vampire
Sex: Female
Age: Estimated to be over 1,000 years
Affiliation: Vampire Elder Council; Parisian Coven
Role/Rank: Vampire Elder, Founder and Regent of Parisian Coven
Lineage:
- Bloodline: Marcus, the progenitor.
- Generation: 1st, awakened by the blood of Marcus directly.
Physical Appearance:
Amelia is statuesque and composed, with pale, porcelain skin and sharp, symmetrical features. Her eyes—when not the icy blue of heightened emotion—are a deep, unreadable brown, often framed by dark lashes and minimal adornment. She typically wears tailored garments in black and deep crimson, favoring sleek silhouettes over ornamentation. Her hair is long, straight, and dark—typically worn down or pulled back in minimalist styles that emphasize control and clarity. Her presence is quiet but commanding—every movement deliberate, every glance calculated.
History:
- Middle Ages: Amelia is transformed by Marcus’s blood, becoming one of the three original vampire Elders alongside Viktor and Marcus. Though Marcus is the progenitor, Amelia is among the first generation—strategic, reserved, and politically adept.
- Coven Formation: She helps establish the vampire ruling structure, favoring diplomacy and long-term planning over Viktor’s militarism or Marcus’s fixation on his twin, William. Her influence shapes the early elegance and hierarchy of the coven system.
- Elder Rotation Cycle: Amelia enters stasis as part of the centuries-long rotation between the three Elders. Each rules for 100 years while the others sleep. Her first reign is marked by consolidation and administrative refinement.
- 1903: Amelia is awakened to begin her current reign. She rules the coven for the next century, overseeing modernization, bloodline management, and the suppression of Lycan resurgence. Her court becomes known for its discretion, efficiency, and political control.
- Post-WWII: In the 1950s, Amelia founds the Parisian Coven—an urban outpost designed to monitor Lycan activity and safeguard vampire interests in Western Europe. The coven is built atop the Paris catacombs for strategic concealment and historical continuity.
- Late 20th Century: Amelia’s reign continues with a focus on modernization and bloodline stability. Especially furthering science and medicine in the latter half of her current rule with the discovery of successfully cloning human blood. Not only does this make their nutritional needs much easier to sate—which makes keeping their species a secret all the more easier—but once it is approved by human law, it will be a huge cash crop with which to continue funding Vampire interests into the future. Amelia entrusts key roles within her private Parisian Coven to loyalists like Sven, Sabine, and Roland, ensuring its operational strength and secrecy whether or not she is present, or even conscious.
Motivation(s):
– Preserve vampire dominance in Paris with minimal bloodshed.
– Uphold bloodline stability
– Prevent Lycans from uncovering buried truths sealed beneath in the catacombs.
– Safeguard the legacy of her last century’s efforts, ensuring they endure through the next two centuries of slumber.
– Sustain strong diplomatic ties with the Scandinavian and American Covens to maintain global equilibrium.
Name: Sven
Species: Vampire
Sex: Male
Age: Appears mid-30s; turned in the 9th century (during the Viking Age)
Affiliation: Scandinavian Coven, Parisian Coven
Role: Death Dealer
Rank: Captain
Lineage:
- Bloodline: Amelia, via the Nordic Coven
- Generation: 5th
Appearance:
Sven carries the quiet gravity of a man forged in frost and silence. His dark hair is kept short and precise, framing angular Nordic features and pale, calculating eyes. He moves like a blade sheathed in discipline—every gesture measured, every glance deliberate. His presence is cold, not cruel; distant, not indifferent.
History:
Turned in the 9th century within the Nordic Coven, Sven was chosen by a descendant of Vidar—an elder of Amelia’s line. Already known for his restraint and tactical clarity, Sven rose quickly through the ranks as a Death Dealer. When Amelia visited the Scandinavian coven during her first reign, she recognized Sven’s precision and emotional control, recruiting him into her personal command.
Though not turned by Amelia herself, Sven’s loyalty to her is unwavering. He served as her second-in-command during her Parisian tenure and remains a quiet enforcer of her legacy. His methods are clean, his motives unreadable, and his silence often speaks louder than court politics.
Motivation(s):
– Protect the Parisian Coven from internal and external threats.
– Maintain bloodline purity and operational secrecy.
– Preserve Amelia’s authority while suppressing dissent.
Species: Vampire
Sex: Male
Age: Appears mid-30s; turned in the 9th century (during the Viking Age)
Affiliation: Scandinavian Coven, Parisian Coven
Role: Death Dealer
Rank: Captain
Lineage:
- Bloodline: Amelia, via the Nordic Coven
- Generation: 5th
Appearance:
Sven carries the quiet gravity of a man forged in frost and silence. His dark hair is kept short and precise, framing angular Nordic features and pale, calculating eyes. He moves like a blade sheathed in discipline—every gesture measured, every glance deliberate. His presence is cold, not cruel; distant, not indifferent.
History:
Turned in the 9th century within the Nordic Coven, Sven was chosen by a descendant of Vidar—an elder of Amelia’s line. Already known for his restraint and tactical clarity, Sven rose quickly through the ranks as a Death Dealer. When Amelia visited the Scandinavian coven during her first reign, she recognized Sven’s precision and emotional control, recruiting him into her personal command.
Though not turned by Amelia herself, Sven’s loyalty to her is unwavering. He served as her second-in-command during her Parisian tenure and remains a quiet enforcer of her legacy. His methods are clean, his motives unreadable, and his silence often speaks louder than court politics.
Motivation(s):
– Protect the Parisian Coven from internal and external threats.
– Maintain bloodline purity and operational secrecy.
– Preserve Amelia’s authority while suppressing dissent.
Name: Sabine Lenoir
Species: Vampire
Sex: Female
Age: Appears early 30s; turned in the 17th century.
Affiliation: Parisian Coven
Rank: Intelligence Liaison, Coven Archivist, Historian, Linguist
Lineage:
- Bloodline: Amelia
- Generation: 6th
Appearance:
Sabine is refined and enigmatic, with porcelain skin and sharp, expressive eyes that shift between warm brown and icy blue depending on her mood. Her hair is a sleek chestnut bob, often styled with minimalist elegance. She favors tailored coats, silk blouses, and subtle jewelry. She is always composed, and never ostentatious. Her presence is quiet but magnetic, like a whisper that commands one's attention.
History:
Sabine was turned in the late 1600s during Amelia’s previous reign—not for immediate deployment, but as a long-term investment. Amelia had begun sensing the need for a future urban stronghold, and Sabine’s French heritage, emotional clarity, and historical insight made her an ideal candidate to anchor that vision.
Over the next two centuries, Sabine refined her skills as a diplomat, archivist, and quiet observer of European power structures. When Amelia awakened in 1903, Sabine was already prepared—her loyalty sharpened by time, her insight invaluable to the founding of the Parisian Coven in the 1950's. She now serves as its intelligence liaison and living archive, quietly shaping its diplomatic posture and internal memory.
Motivation(s):
– Preserve the Parisian Coven’s diplomatic channels.
– Monitor Lycan movements and speculate on their potential goals.
– Protect Amelia’s legacy through quiet influence and strategic restraint.
Species: Vampire
Sex: Female
Age: Appears early 30s; turned in the 17th century.
Affiliation: Parisian Coven
Rank: Intelligence Liaison, Coven Archivist, Historian, Linguist
Lineage:
- Bloodline: Amelia
- Generation: 6th
Appearance:
Sabine is refined and enigmatic, with porcelain skin and sharp, expressive eyes that shift between warm brown and icy blue depending on her mood. Her hair is a sleek chestnut bob, often styled with minimalist elegance. She favors tailored coats, silk blouses, and subtle jewelry. She is always composed, and never ostentatious. Her presence is quiet but magnetic, like a whisper that commands one's attention.
History:
Sabine was turned in the late 1600s during Amelia’s previous reign—not for immediate deployment, but as a long-term investment. Amelia had begun sensing the need for a future urban stronghold, and Sabine’s French heritage, emotional clarity, and historical insight made her an ideal candidate to anchor that vision.
Over the next two centuries, Sabine refined her skills as a diplomat, archivist, and quiet observer of European power structures. When Amelia awakened in 1903, Sabine was already prepared—her loyalty sharpened by time, her insight invaluable to the founding of the Parisian Coven in the 1950's. She now serves as its intelligence liaison and living archive, quietly shaping its diplomatic posture and internal memory.
Motivation(s):
– Preserve the Parisian Coven’s diplomatic channels.
– Monitor Lycan movements and speculate on their potential goals.
– Protect Amelia’s legacy through quiet influence and strategic restraint.
Name: Roland Duret
Species: Vampire
Sex: Male
Age: Appears late 30s / early 40s
Affiliation: Parisian Coven
Role/Rank: Steward (Deputy Regent in Amelia's absence)
Lineage:
- Bloodline: Amelia
- Generation: 7th
Appearance:
Roland is stoic and broad-shouldered, with a quiet intensity that anchors any room he enters. He wears dark, utilitarian clothing; usually coats, boots, and gloves that speak to function over flair—yet his style remains consistently formal and refined. His eyes are a muted gray, often unreadable, but never unseeing.
History:
Roland was turned in the mid-19th century, a legal scholar and political theorist shaped by the aftermath of the French Revolution. He believed France could be rebuilt not through conquest, but through ritual continuity, civic restraint, and legacy stewardship. His proposals were dismissed as archaic or naïve—outmaneuvered by louder voices and bloodier hands.
Sabine, already serving as Amelia’s intelligence liaison, took note of him. She tracked his writings and movements for decades, recognizing in him a rare clarity of purpose. When Amelia awakened in the early 20th century, Sabine recommended Roland as a candidate for future leadership.
In the 1950s, as Amelia founded the Parisian Coven, Roland was summoned to help stabilize its structure. He was entrusted with stewardship—and the role of Deputy Regent—not in spite of his disinterest in power, but because of it. His loyalty, restraint, and clarity made him the ideal shepherd of Amelia’s vision.
Motivation(s):
– Maintain the Parisian Coven’s internal order.
– Uphold Amelia’s long vision.
– Ensure continuity and structure without spectacle or ambition.
Species: Vampire
Sex: Male
Age: Appears late 30s / early 40s
Affiliation: Parisian Coven
Role/Rank: Steward (Deputy Regent in Amelia's absence)
Lineage:
- Bloodline: Amelia
- Generation: 7th
Appearance:
Roland is stoic and broad-shouldered, with a quiet intensity that anchors any room he enters. He wears dark, utilitarian clothing; usually coats, boots, and gloves that speak to function over flair—yet his style remains consistently formal and refined. His eyes are a muted gray, often unreadable, but never unseeing.
History:
Roland was turned in the mid-19th century, a legal scholar and political theorist shaped by the aftermath of the French Revolution. He believed France could be rebuilt not through conquest, but through ritual continuity, civic restraint, and legacy stewardship. His proposals were dismissed as archaic or naïve—outmaneuvered by louder voices and bloodier hands.
Sabine, already serving as Amelia’s intelligence liaison, took note of him. She tracked his writings and movements for decades, recognizing in him a rare clarity of purpose. When Amelia awakened in the early 20th century, Sabine recommended Roland as a candidate for future leadership.
In the 1950s, as Amelia founded the Parisian Coven, Roland was summoned to help stabilize its structure. He was entrusted with stewardship—and the role of Deputy Regent—not in spite of his disinterest in power, but because of it. His loyalty, restraint, and clarity made him the ideal shepherd of Amelia’s vision.
Motivation(s):
– Maintain the Parisian Coven’s internal order.
– Uphold Amelia’s long vision.
– Ensure continuity and structure without spectacle or ambition.
Leadership of the Parisian Pack
Name: Gregor Anselm Dorn, "The Cantor"
Species: Lycan (Turned)
Sex: Male
Age: Appears mid-40s | Born 1492 | Turned 1521
Affiliation: Parisian Pack / Budapest Pack
Rank/Role: Pack Master
Pack Status: Veteran
Transformation Origin: See: The Coda
Appearance:
Tall and solemn, Gregor wears layered robes of ash-grey and crimson like vestments. His deep-set eyes reflect centuries of memory, and silver streaks his dark hair and beard. His voice is low and resonant, shaped by chant and grief. He moves like a shadow in candlelight—measured, deliberate, and always watching.
History:
I. The Mortal Verse
Born to a clerical family in Würzburg, Gregor Anselm Dorn was trained as a cantor and theologian. By seventeen, he was leading funeral rites with a voice that could still a crowd and stir tears from stone. He believed memory was sacred—that to forget the dead was to betray the living. He cataloged names, sang for the lost, and treated every chant as a thread in the tapestry of legacy. He did not seek power. He sought preservation.
II. The Coda
In 1521, Gregor Anselm Dorn was found singing in the ruins of a desecrated chapel—chanting the names of slaughtered Lycans after a Death Dealer raid. Lucian arrived expecting silence. Instead, he found Gregor’s voice echoing through the stone.
Lucian did not offer vengeance. He offered time. An extended life—not to fight, but to remember. Gregor Dorn accepted. His mortal life did not end. It resolved. He became the refrain.
III. The Bestial Vamp
Gregor Dorn lives in the vamp—a loop of sacred measures, repeated until someone dares to end his song. He performs rites, chants forbidden verses, and anchors the pack’s emotional cadence. He does not age. He does not fade. He simply continues; an endless dirge.
Motivation(s):
– Preserve the soul of the pack through ritual and memory
– Honor Sonja’s legacy through sacred rites
– Protect the spiritual lineage of the Lycans from corruption
– Ensure no wolf forgets who they are or why they were turned
– Personally look into all leads to further Lucien’s Hybrid Stratagem.
Species: Lycan (Turned)
Sex: Male
Age: Appears mid-40s | Born 1492 | Turned 1521
Affiliation: Parisian Pack / Budapest Pack
Rank/Role: Pack Master
Pack Status: Veteran
Transformation Origin: See: The Coda
Appearance:
Gregor Dorn’s visual echo is drawn from Attila Dorn, lead vocalist of Powerwolf. Theatrical, solemn, and mythic—his presence channels the cantor’s sacred cadence and blood-bound legacy.
Tall and solemn, Gregor wears layered robes of ash-grey and crimson like vestments. His deep-set eyes reflect centuries of memory, and silver streaks his dark hair and beard. His voice is low and resonant, shaped by chant and grief. He moves like a shadow in candlelight—measured, deliberate, and always watching.
History:
A life in three movements
I. The Mortal Verse
Born to a clerical family in Würzburg, Gregor Anselm Dorn was trained as a cantor and theologian. By seventeen, he was leading funeral rites with a voice that could still a crowd and stir tears from stone. He believed memory was sacred—that to forget the dead was to betray the living. He cataloged names, sang for the lost, and treated every chant as a thread in the tapestry of legacy. He did not seek power. He sought preservation.
II. The Coda
In 1521, Gregor Anselm Dorn was found singing in the ruins of a desecrated chapel—chanting the names of slaughtered Lycans after a Death Dealer raid. Lucian arrived expecting silence. Instead, he found Gregor’s voice echoing through the stone.
“Do you remember all their names?”
“I do.”
“Then you’re worth more than a hundred blades.”
Lucian did not offer vengeance. He offered time. An extended life—not to fight, but to remember. Gregor Dorn accepted. His mortal life did not end. It resolved. He became the refrain.
III. The Bestial Vamp
Gregor Dorn lives in the vamp—a loop of sacred measures, repeated until someone dares to end his song. He performs rites, chants forbidden verses, and anchors the pack’s emotional cadence. He does not age. He does not fade. He simply continues; an endless dirge.
“It’s a musical term. A vamp is a loop—a phrase you play again and again until someone gives the cue to move on. That’s what this is. My life. A vamp. And if the word reminds you of them, well... They drink to forget. I drink to remember. We simply... persist, you and I. Until someone,” he gestures like a conductor abruptly silencing an orchestra, “cuts you off.”
Motivation(s):
– Preserve the soul of the pack through ritual and memory
– Honor Sonja’s legacy through sacred rites
– Protect the spiritual lineage of the Lycans from corruption
– Ensure no wolf forgets who they are or why they were turned
– Personally look into all leads to further Lucien’s Hybrid Stratagem.
Name: Marek
Species: Lycan (Turned)
Sex: Male
Age: Appears late 30s | Born 1884 | Turned 1912
Affiliation: Budapest Pack / Parisian Pack
Role: Fang of the Cantor
Pack Status: Veteran
Transformation Origin: Turned by Gregor Dorn in the Carpathian Mountains in 1912 to save his life, giving him new purpose.
Appearance:
Broad-shouldered and scarred, Marek wears worn leather and wolf-pelt accents. His eyes are burnished amber, and his voice is low, gravelly, and rarely used. He moves like a predator—silent, deliberate, and always ready to strike.
History:
Marek was a soldier in the Austro-Hungarian army, left for dead in the Carpathian Mountains after a failed ambush. Gregor Dorn found him—not with words, but with song. Marek followed the voice through snow and delirium. He awoke changed. He never asked why. He never left.
For over a century, Marek has served as Gregor’s right hand. He is loosed when diplomacy fails. He does not lead. He does not question. He is the Cantor’s blade, drawn only when the hymn demands blood.
Motivation(s):
– Protect Gregor Dorn at all costs
– Silence threats before they speak
– Channel rage into sacred violence
– Carry out the Cantor’s will with speed and efficiency
Species: Lycan (Turned)
Sex: Male
Age: Appears late 30s | Born 1884 | Turned 1912
Affiliation: Budapest Pack / Parisian Pack
Role: Fang of the Cantor
Pack Status: Veteran
Transformation Origin: Turned by Gregor Dorn in the Carpathian Mountains in 1912 to save his life, giving him new purpose.
Appearance:
Broad-shouldered and scarred, Marek wears worn leather and wolf-pelt accents. His eyes are burnished amber, and his voice is low, gravelly, and rarely used. He moves like a predator—silent, deliberate, and always ready to strike.
History:
Marek was a soldier in the Austro-Hungarian army, left for dead in the Carpathian Mountains after a failed ambush. Gregor Dorn found him—not with words, but with song. Marek followed the voice through snow and delirium. He awoke changed. He never asked why. He never left.
For over a century, Marek has served as Gregor’s right hand. He is loosed when diplomacy fails. He does not lead. He does not question. He is the Cantor’s blade, drawn only when the hymn demands blood.
Motivation(s):
– Protect Gregor Dorn at all costs
– Silence threats before they speak
– Channel rage into sacred violence
– Carry out the Cantor’s will with speed and efficiency
Name: Élodie
Species: Lycan (Born)
Sex: Female
Age: 68 (born 1934; appears 25–30)
Affiliation: Parisian Pack
Role: Scoutmaster
Pack Status: Trusted, feared, and rarely seen; answers only to the Cantor
Lineage Origin: Born in the Parisian Catacombs to two of the first Lycan scouts sent to establish a foothold beneath the city. Raised in silence, trained in shadow, and gifted with her parents’ instinct for stealth and tracking.
Appearance:
Élodie appears no older than her late twenties—smooth skin, sharp eyes, and a quiet grace that unsettles even elders. Her pale gray-blue eyes seem to miss nothing, and her movements are precise, almost rehearsed. She wears muted leathers and scent-masking oils, especially in her long, neat braid. She carries no weapons—her silence is her blade.
History:
Raised in the underlayers of Paris, Élodie learned the city’s bones before she learned its streets. Her parents were among the first Lycans sent to track the vampire coven, and she inherited their talents without effort. From childhood, she could move without sound, mask her scent, and track through stone and shadow.
She rose through the ranks by being useful, not visible. She doesn’t speak in riddles. Her loyalty is quiet, her methods efficient, and her presence unsettling. She commands the pack scouts with clipped orders and unspoken expectations.
She has no mate, no children, and no scent trail. Some say she’s more ghost than wolf or man. Others say she’s the only reason the Parisian Pack has and will survive.
Species: Lycan (Born)
Sex: Female
Age: 68 (born 1934; appears 25–30)
Affiliation: Parisian Pack
Role: Scoutmaster
Pack Status: Trusted, feared, and rarely seen; answers only to the Cantor
Lineage Origin: Born in the Parisian Catacombs to two of the first Lycan scouts sent to establish a foothold beneath the city. Raised in silence, trained in shadow, and gifted with her parents’ instinct for stealth and tracking.
Appearance:
Élodie appears no older than her late twenties—smooth skin, sharp eyes, and a quiet grace that unsettles even elders. Her pale gray-blue eyes seem to miss nothing, and her movements are precise, almost rehearsed. She wears muted leathers and scent-masking oils, especially in her long, neat braid. She carries no weapons—her silence is her blade.
History:
Raised in the underlayers of Paris, Élodie learned the city’s bones before she learned its streets. Her parents were among the first Lycans sent to track the vampire coven, and she inherited their talents without effort. From childhood, she could move without sound, mask her scent, and track through stone and shadow.
She rose through the ranks by being useful, not visible. She doesn’t speak in riddles. Her loyalty is quiet, her methods efficient, and her presence unsettling. She commands the pack scouts with clipped orders and unspoken expectations.
She has no mate, no children, and no scent trail. Some say she’s more ghost than wolf or man. Others say she’s the only reason the Parisian Pack has and will survive.
