Kindred
The Cast - Hollinger

(Prince Ingrid Jameson at her Coronation)

Ingrid Jameson – Nosferatu/Invictus (ex-Prince of Toronto 2005-2007; Childe of Richard Hollinger)

While the Invictus met behind closed doors the seeds of dissension were sown.  Florian Durand returned, proclaiming regency over the domain, but was interrupted by Inquisitor-General Kaine’s proclamation of Sanctified rule; all the while the once Prince receded into the shadows.  Well-Known for her daring seizure of praxis from her VII ridden sire, many are thankful they are no longer required to respect her iron fisted rule, but still fear (Feared) that her return might herald another round of instability as the throne is placed back into question.  Others maintain her return would warrant very little – having relinquished her claim before the majority of the covenant the decision is binding.  Having held the princedom for a relatively short period of time, few will know if her rule would have maintained a just tone, but with enmity present in certain quarters against the Jameson throne she is indeed Wise for having found a means of extricating herself from Toronto politics.

Akiva Koen – Nosferatu/Carthian (Covenant Head; Childe of Richard Hollinger)

Not even 40 years dead as a vampire and already this cautious Nosferatu is proving an Influential member of the Court guiding the Carthians into what can be said one of the most successful campaigns for the Toronto Movement.  There numbers have swelled, and their standing within the community much repaired, they no longer linger along the edges of society.  Instead they push forward onto the centre stage defying the Invictus to strike them down.  Proving himself a man of his convictions through vocal debate with Jameson’s government, Mr. Koen has been labeled Fearless for his willingness to stand such ground publicly before the scrutiny of the court; though some would counter that reckless is a better description for such behavior. His lack of knowledge which first marked his appearance at the court has been replaced by Akiva clearly being one of the most Well-Informed kindred of the domain.

Michael Corbin – Nosferatu / Invictus (Childe of Samuel Morrissey)

From the mid-70s through to the early 80s Michael Corbin was a member of the Lancea Sanctum – but after Marek’s outburst during Prince Dorat’s visit with his grandsire he remained absent from the Court; outraged that the leader of his covenant would dare raise her hand in such a manner.  With his return comes his extensive knowledge as a vitae sommelier.  Already he has been welcomed into the Invictus fold, retreating to his family’s preferred covenant, and was quickly elevated to the ranks of the Archons.  With Jameson’s abdication, and his change of allegiances, this once trusted vampire finds himself with few advocates.  Whether his influence (Influential) will wane as well has yet to be seen, but there is some interest to see what he makes of himself now that his family has fallen from power.

John Shae – Nosferatu/Invictus (Archon)

Once he served as an Archon under the late Samuel Morrissey – until amidst a storm of gangland violence he disappeared. Many suggested that he had been left in torpor to help preserve the masquerade, and allow for mortal memories to forget about his existence. Now, decades later, Shae has resurfaced to find the city he once knew to be no more. John seeks to restore himself to his previous stature within the city, if not greater than before. And true to his blood, Shae has proven himself still to be an Influential member of the domain, quickly being selected by the new Reeve to return to his previous position as a member of the Archons. His influence does not end there though, for many who remember him from his previous nights in the court recall that he seemed to have a finger upon the pulse of the mortal underworld, proving his resourcefulness (Resourceful) time and again providing all manner of contraband not accessible through the usual channels. If he has already returned to the ranks of the Archons, then there can be little doubt that he is already returning to his other old stomping ground, and reasserting his presence within the underworld.