Jericho

Jericho "“I don't live in darkness; Darkness lives in me.”" Name: Jericho Clan: Lasombra Social Standing: Ancilla Sect: Unaligned Notable Traits: An average looking man who appears to be in his early to mid 30's, Jericho is not what one would think about when the traditional Lasombra comes to mind. Athletically built, but not overly muscular, he can often be found wearing what appears to be a tattered priest's frock, torn jeans, old army boots, and a black turtleneck shirt. Generally speaking, Jericho is a quiet one. Not the type to enjoy large crowds he tends to stay off to the sidelines, preferring solitude to socialization. Those that do get to know him find that he's friendly enough, if somewhat timid. That timidity, however, is short lived if Jericho senses that either himself or those he has chosen to watch over are being threatened. It's at these times that a more confident, darker, and almost sinister Jericho emerges. Into the Darkness: The Awakening: Jericho's emergence into darkness was horrific. When he finally broke through the ground and onto the surface, the only thing driving him was the hunger and the need to feed. When he finally found the hapless creature and instinctively drained it dry, he was able to finally attempt to gather his thoughts. To his dismay, he realized that he had no memories. No recollection of who he was, how he got there, or what was happening to him. The only thing he was aware of was a rising darkness within him that he could not explain, and that frightened him. Lost, confused, and in search of answers (not to mention shelter from the coming dawn), he ran off into the city. The Darkness: In the weeks that followed Jericho's emergence, something dark began to rise from within his own soul. When he hunted for food, an act which still bothered him tremendously, this new darkness would seem to call to him, begging to be let out. Jericho was always able to resist giving in, but it got harder with each passing night. He didn't like it, whatever it was. It was...evil. Jericho feared what would happen if it ever got total control. He had to find a way to control it, or at the very least, keep it at bay. So, he set off in search of the one thing that he was certain could do that...God. The Faith: Friends and Allies: Bastien Ivy Lynne Gatwood Shelby Atwood Craig Jameson Marcel Trevisani Add Your Name! Enemies: Are you my Enemy? Are you my Enemy? Timeline: 2010: Freshly embraced, Jericho claws his way out of the ground in a field on the outskirts of Manhattan, KS with no memory of who he is, how he got there, or what's going on. A Catholic priest is the first to stumble across Jericho while he is praying in the priest's church well after the doors have been closed and locked. After having a lengthy conversation, the Priest gives him shelter in the church and the name which he now uses. 2010-2011: Jericho maneuvers the streets, alleys, and rooftops of Manhattan, KS alone with no memory prior to digging out of the field and believing he is the only one of his kind. Without the benefit of a mentor, teacher, or sire he must discover his abilities and what his "condition" is using only existing folklore and the words and advice of the priest. 2011: An Unaligned Ravnos by the name of Bastien spots Jericho as he is slipping into the church he stays in from one of the bell towers. Bastien is the first Kindred Jericho has met since his nightmare began. Bastien confirms that Jericho is a type of vampire, one of many, and gives him the "quick and dirty" version of Kindred society. Not long after meeting Bastien, Jericho is spotted by Ivy Lynne Gatwood, who manages to track him back to the church. This would be only the second Kindred Jericho is aware of at this time, and the first from the Ivory Tower Ivy soon introduces Jericho to Shelby Atwood, an acquaintance of hers with the Ministry and an Anarch. Jericho and Shelby hang out for an evening and have very...interesting time 2012: February: Shelby invites Jericho to a gathering in Kansas City. This will be his first gathering of multiple Kindred. Needless to say, it was not at all dull. Jericho leaves the gathering with more questions than answers. Through Shelby, however, Jericho also comes to know Craig of the Nosferatu, and Jameson, who is a Caitiff. September: Jericho attends another similar gathering in his home city of Manhattan, KS. Things get heated when it's discovered that the former Anarch Ambassador sold out the remaining Kindred in the city to the local Werewolves who promised to "keep them in line". Jericho's sense of what's right and wrong within Kindred society begins to take shape. Quotes: "Forgive and have mercy upon him, excuse him and pardon him, make honorable his reception, protect him from the punishment of the grave and the torment of the fire." - Jericho (a prayer he uses if he must kill) "Oh yeah, I met that guy!" - Craig, spoken in ASL "You think that my abilities are a Gift, huh? I don't suppose I could return it without a receipt?" - Jericho The Shadows Whisper: There has been speculation that Jericho was the product of a Sabbat Shovelhead party gone wrong in which he was the only survivor after FIRSTLIGHT attacked the gathering and killed everyone else involved I heard a rumor that...(Insert your rumor here) Musical Inspiration: Fur Elise (Epic Trailer Version) - Elephant Music Ain't No Grave - Hidden Citizens, Adam Christopher Land of Confusion - Hidden Citizens It's a Sin - Hidden Citizens In the Air Tonight - In This Moment Whose Side Are You On - Tommee Profitt, Ruelle All the Kind's Men - The Rigs Darkness Within - Michael Logen Heart of the Darkness - Tommee Profitt, Sam Tinnesz The Way - Zack Hemsey Rapid Dominance - Really Slow Motion Sunder - Really Slow Motion We Still Believe in Heroes - Really Slow Motion OOC Player: Scott Barnes - US2016020031 Region: North Central Domain: KS-024-D Game: No Man’s Land Facebook: Scott Barnes Discord: VST: Christopher Beck DC: Amanda Noble