Zalman-Rose Makhshayfeh

Zalman-Rose Melamed

Pronouns	They/Them
Clan	House Tremere
Sect	Camarilla
Social Class	Pretender Elder
Morality	Humanity
Lineage	House Melamed
Local society	Library of the Sixth Worthy

Further Information

Description

Zalman-Rose Melamed is an androgynous-femme Tremere usually seen wearing layered black robes frequently adorned with talismans. Most know them as a solemn figure, who brings the same gravitas to their newfound responsibilities as an Elder of the Camarilla as they do to their Kabbalah practice.

Those close to them know that their spirituality and mysticism more than just lenses through which to view Thaumaturgy. They are deeply personal matters liked with their experience of gender, and they see the powers of the Blood as a means to transcend such limitations.

They are frequently accompanied by one or more corvids, much to their displeasure.

Timeline

• 1744: Zalman-Rose is born as Selig in a shtetl in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. They prove to be quite studious and are guided towards rabbinical study.
• 1760s: Finding orthodox Judaism oppressive and stifling, Selig adopts name Zalman-Rose and leaves rabbinical school, becoming a genderqueer Jewish Hedge Witch on the edge of town.
• 1770s-80s: Under the tutelege of Chava Melamed, Zalman-Rose pursues esoteric studies further, and is eventually ghouled.
• 1795: Zalman is forced to relocate due to establishment of Pale of Settlement, Chava brings them to the Warsaw Chantry.
• 1805 - Embraced by Chava.
• 1800s-early 1900s - Zalman was based out of the Warsaw Chantry during the 19th century, pursuing their studies further. During this time, they traveled the Pale of Settlement collecting rare texts and occult artifacts for safekeeping, while also doing thier part to preserve Jewish culture.
  • 1845: Encountered Alena Sokoll during these travels, taking them on as a ghoul and apprentice before eventually embracing them.
  • Looking for historical ties of any kind during this period. Was your character in Eastern Europe during this time? HIt me up!
• 1930s-40s - Zalman-Rose is part of House Melamed's antifascist efforts in WWII, straining their humanity in the process. Their efforts are primarily focused on the Eastern Front, particularly occupied Warsaw.
• 1944-The Chantry falls when the city is bombed in response to the Warsaw Uprising. Zalman's retaliatory strikes further strain their humanity, and they reluctantly follow the rest of the family to New York City. They join the Library of the Sixth Worthy and step up as their grandsire's whip, the duty having a stabilizing effect on their humanity.
• 1976- Zalman ghouls Keshet, then Nadzieja, taking them as an apprentice.
• 1990s- Zalman-Rose helps force the Sabbat out of Manhattan, while also supporting Virgil Vendicimo and Evangeline Isadora DiBari's continued presence in the city. Also during this time, they gain their now familliar androgynous-femme appearance (and the Appearance focus).
• 2008- Provided Accounting for Virgil and Evangeline in their bid to formally join the Camarilla.
• 2009- Participates in Ritual to Save the World in Bangladesh (pending VIP)
• 2011- The Camarilla's response to the Beckoning elevates Zalman-Rose to Elder status almost 100 years early. They are forced to step down as Tremere Whip, as it is improper for Elders to hold subordinate positions.
• 2018- Attended Toreador Grand Ball.

Rumors

Quotes

• "While we may not always agree, I could not have asked for a better broodmate, and I am glad to see them taking good care of Keshet." - Ari Melamed
• "Ying to my yang? Abbott to my Costello? Fry to my Laurie? Something like that." - Jerry Holiday
• "They have high standards that I sometimes can reach." - Kenneth Bilge
• "One of the most important Kindred in the universe, particularly to me. Their destiny is... complex. We'll leave it at that for now." - Agatha Palmerstone
• Zalman-Rose needs to learn that sometimes being loud is better than being smart." -Bob
• "How can someone who shares the same hobbies avoid talking about it with me? I'm wounded." ;) Banks
• "Intriguing. All the more for what they do not say, as well as what they do." - Euphemenion
  

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OOC Information

Player	Zach Mitnik
Pronouns	They/Them
MES #	US2017110040
Domain	NY-004-D
Storyteller	Emily Lewis