Zalman-Rose Makhshayfeh

Zalman-Rose Melamed

Pronouns	They/Them
Clan	House Tremere
Sect	Camarilla
Social Class	Pretender Elder
Morality	Humanity
Lineage	House Melamed

Further Information

Description

Zalman-Rose is an androgynous-femme Tremere wearing layered black robes frequently adorned with talismans. 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
  • 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 the lead up to and during WWII. Their efforts are primarily focused on Poland, particularly Warsaw.
• 1944-The Chantry falls when the city is bombed in response to the Warsaw Uprising. House Melamed sets up in New York City, bringing with them a young Keshet Katz, then known as Nadzieja Zdeb.
• 1976- Zalman ghouls 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).
• 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.

Bio

Zalman-Rose Melamed is solemn kabbalist and mystic. They play the political game as is expected of a Camarilla Elder, but are often preoccupied with matters concerning enlightenment and transcendence.

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