Hattie Vermeyen

Hattie Vermeyen

Clan	Toreador
Sect	Unaligned
Social Class	Ancilla
Morality	Humanity
Territory	Example Territory
Lineage	House Apollo

Further Information

Description

An example of Hattie Vermeyen's work. Sold to agents of Tzar Alexander I and later gifted to Frances Anne, the wife of Lord Charles Vane-Stewart, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry, Ambassador to Vienna.

Timeline

• 1739: Born Hadewych Vermeyen in Antwerp, Southern Netherlands
• 1763: Recognized as a master goldsmith in the Guild of St. Luke, Antwerp
• 1775: Embraced by Elder Fiona Bizet of House Apollo
• 1783: Released from Accounting and officially joins the Camarilla
• 1794: Flees Antwerp during the invasion by the French Republican Army, settles in (TBD)
• 1899: Moves to the United States and settles in Washington, D.C.
• 1921: Assists in recutting and sale of the Florentine Diamond, stolen from the Austrian royal jewels in 1918 and later smuggled to the United States.
• 1928: Embraces her first childe, name stircken due to his future shame.
• 1940: Begins working as an art appraiser on the side.
• 1972: Moves to San Francisco, California
• 1978: Becomes Toreador Primogen of the Empire of Pacifica, based in San Francisco.
• 1985: Embraces her second childe, Asher Black
• 2006: Granted right of destruction over her disgraced first childe by her Sire, Elder Prince Fiona Bizet of Richmond, Virginia. Takes in her grandchilde, Jae Apollo, following his final death.
• 2017: Officially leaves the Camarilla and becomes Unaligned.

Bio

Born in Antwerp to a family of artists, Hedwich showed an early affinity for the decorative arts and pursued goldsmithing as a profession. She was officially inducted into the Guild of St. Luke as a master goldsmith at the age of 24. After many years creating jewelry and decorative objects for wealthy and noble clients, and the occasional royal, her talents were recognized as something truly special by Elder Fiona Bizet of House Apollo. The gifts characteristic of her new clan took her work to an even higher level, evoking awe and strong emotions in those who see it.

Now going by the more modern name of Hattie, she spends her nights focused on practicing and perfecting her art and spending quality time with family. She also works as a skilled appraiser of art and antiquities. A longtime loyal member of the Camarilla, the years following the Beckoning shattered her faith in the Tower's leadership, as she watched them continually argue that everything was fine. Everything was very much not fine, not after the tragic loss of so many Elders, and the wisdom and leadership they provided. Although still assured of the rightness of the Traditions, and confident in following her Elders, Hattie has renounced her official ties to the Tower and considers herself Unaligned.

Rumors

• Examples of her work are featured in museums in Western Europe and the United States, all listed without the artist's name.
• She helped smuggle and authenticate multiple forged antiquities and works of art that now feature as prized pieces in collections across the United States.
  

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Quotes

• "She truly understands that it is not only the gem that matters, but the framing of it. Indeed, her work shines with every bit of herself she puts into it." - Miguel Cantone

• "One day, I'm going to do something so awesome that she will be proud of me. And that will be the most perfect day." - Elizabeth
  

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OOC Information

Player	Renee Powell
MES #	US2017060025
Domain	Example VSS
Storyteller	Kyle Morgan