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=Overview=
 
=Overview=
[[Image:Cutting_You_Off.jpg|thumb|"Imma cut you off right there..."]]
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[[File:FinchByKeri.jpg|thumb|right| Professionalism and experience. Illustration done by [https://www.patreon.com/Keris Keri Svoboda]]]
  
'''Alias(es):<br>'''
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'''Alias(es):''' None publicly used
  
'''Real Name: '''
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'''Real Name: ''' Unknown
  
 
'''Apparent Age:''' Mid-to-late forties.
 
'''Apparent Age:''' Mid-to-late forties.
  
'''Concept:''' Security Consultant and Broker
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'''Concept:''' Consultant
  
'''Physical description:''' Alec stands 6' even, about 180 lbs.  He has short hair, colored salt and pepper. He wears thin-rimmed glasses. Unlike most Ventrue, he avoids full suits, preferring business casual. He wears a Bluetooth earpiece and carries a soft-leather bag.
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'''Physical description:''' 6' even, about 180 lbs, short salt-and-pepper hair. Wire-frame glasses, business dress with slacks, dress shirt, and black sport coat. Tie optional, usually green. Leather laptop bag. Wears a lapel pin that looks like a scaled egg; this replaced his formerly ever-present American flag.
  
'''Detailed Status:  
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'''Personal Status:  
  
*''Acknowledged'' by James Branderson, Prince of Kansas City, KS
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*'''Acknowledged''' by James Branderson, Prince of Kansas City, KS
*''Resourceful'' by Prince Jennings of Mounts Clair, ND
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*'''Resourceful''' by Prince Jennings of Mounts Clair, ND
*''Respected'' by Elder Churchill of Griffin, GA
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*'''Respected''' by Elder Churchill of [http://camarilla.owbn.net/index.php?title=Category:Domain:Griffin,_GA Griffin, GA]
*''Well-Connected'' by Prince [[Marzio Rosselli]] of Middle Georgia
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*'''Well-Connected''' by Prince [[Marzio Rosselli]] of [http://camarilla.owbn.net/index.php?title=Category:Domain:Middle_Georgia Middle Georgia]<br>
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*'''Devoted''' by Primogen [[Jan van Rheinlander]] of Griffin, GA
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*'''Persistent''' by Seneschal Ferro Romono of Griffin, GA
  
*''Revered'' as Ventrue Primogen of Atlanta, GA
 
  
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'''Honorary Status:
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*'''Valorous''' as a [http://camarilla.owbn.net/index.php?title=Category:Society:Ivory_Legion Legion Centurion]
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*'''Dignified''' as a Dignitary of the Camarilla
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*'''Respected''' as a Scion of the Camarilla
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[[File:Serpenting_egg_lapel_pin.jpg|thumb|left| "Someone else picked it out for me." Prop created by [https://www.etsy.com/shop/JessicaScissorhands JessicaScissorhands].]]
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[[File:Alec%27s_Equerry.jpg|thumb|right| "This seems more appropriate for you." - Charles McMillan]]
 
'''Dignitas (Ventrue Only):
 
'''Dignitas (Ventrue Only):
  
*''The Iron Circlet
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*'''The Equerry'''
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*'''The Sword'''
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*'''The Serpentine Egg'''
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*'''The White Cross'''<br>
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'''Directorate/Clan Prestige (Ventrue Only):
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*'''Eiren''' of Georgia
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*'''2''' Clan Prestige'''
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<br>'''<br>
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<br><h2>Character Information</h2>
<h2>Character Information</h2>
 
  
 
==Known History==
 
==Known History==
  
Not much is known about Alec.  He was in the Griffin domain in its earliest nights, but disappeared soon after. He has since been seen in Savannah, Athens, and Atlanta.  He generally keeps a low profile, but excuses himself from conversations that turn rude or...weird.
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[[File:FinchByArtie.jpg|250px|thumb|left| "They have chosen to join their sacred honor with our own, to bring certain destruction upon the enemies of the Camarilla." Illustration by Artie.]]
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Alec was in [http://camarilla.owbn.net/index.php?title=Category:Domain:Griffin,_GA Griffin] in its first nights as a Camarilla domain, but disappeared soon after. He has since been seen in [http://camarilla.owbn.net/index.php?title=Category:Domain:Savannah,_GA Savannah], [http://camarilla.owbn.net/index.php?title=Category:Domain:Athens,_GA Athens], [http://camarilla.owbn.net/index.php?title=Category:Domain:Atlanta,_GA Atlanta], and [http://camarilla.owbn.net/index.php?title=Category:Domain:Middle_Georgia Middle Georgia].
  
Topics of conversation that interest Alec include oddly specific stories of past business dealings (as specific as they can be when all parties are referred to with pronouns...), discussion of the (legal) global arms trade, and the nature of information as the greatest weapon on tonight's battlefield. He presents himself as a strict rationalist, with the survival of the Kindred race as his first and guiding principle. In several public conversations/debates, Alec has spoken at length about the problems of limited resources and of marshaling them towards ends that will get the most return for one's investment, even as he plays down his stake in financial matters and markets. Instead, he speaks of it "from a security perspective," gladly explaining the basics of his field to those that will listen.
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He presents himself as a strict rationalist with survival of the Kindred race as his first and guiding principle. Alec speaks at length about the problems of limited resources and marshaling them towards ends that will get the most return on investment, while playing down his stake in financial matters and markets. Instead, he speaks "from a security perspective," gladly explaining risk management theory to any who will listen.
  
More recently, Alex has taken a more active role. He has been seen at several gathers across different Georgia domains, networking and evangelizing risk prioritization and the value of Camarilla prestation. He is not afraid to get his hands dirty, as he's been in direct engagements involving both the Daeva threat at the Sabbat. He still avoids vulgar conversation, and will steer topics back to something he feels to be more appropriate or on topic when he can.
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Alec strongly advocates prestation and the use of boons to settle debts in Camarilla society. He has spoken at gathers in Macon, Athens, and Atlanta about what he sees as pillars of the Camarilla, coming down harshly on those he believes weaken the boon economy. Alec has taken his points to the international Camarilla forum, writing on the necessity of Kindred getting paid to fight off a growing movement of citizens volunteering services "for the good of the domain."
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With this perspective and background, Alec stripped three of his fellow Ventrue (a [http://camarilla.owbn.net/index.php?title=Antonia_Petrella Keeper], a [http://camarilla.owbn.net/index.php?title=Jan_van_Rheinlander Prince], and a [http://camarilla.owbn.net/index.php?title=Charles_McMillan Sovereign Prince]) over their allowance of a self-described "mummy" to live in Atlanta and Griffin as a "ghoul." He quickly lost his primogen seat, but recovered by becoming Deputy Sheriff and enlisting in the Ivory Legion.
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Alec continues his efforts to protect the Masquerade not only by addressing issues himself, but by putting his expertise on the market and hosting salons, giving lectures, and holding informal conversations on the topic. He has made public offers to instruct Camarilla Kindred in skills commonly needed to address these kinds of situations. There is no need for a one-man war. If all Kindred bear responsibility for keeping the Masquerade, Alec is determined to see to it that they have the right tools...and no excuses.
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His consulting background never too far from the foreground, Alec advises Princes, Sheriffs, and others on tactical issues, stressing the need for coordination and discipline. On multiple occasions, he has been given field commands in operations against enemies of the Camarilla like Sabbat, lupines, and hunters. He strives to lead by example and is not afraid to put himself on the front lines against such foes, but often works with younger members of Camarilla domains to instill military values in them, sometimes to the point of actively recruiting for the Ivory Legion among those same younger Kindred. His work as Servire to Archon Dubhan saw him mostly in Griffin, and he has since moved on to his next assignment, working again as a Servire, with Archon Hannah Martin.
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After a year under Archon Martin, Finch has been tapped by Prince [Aribella Jones] of Griffin, GA to serve as Seneschal.
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He is often seen working with young Kindred who've found themselves serving in Camarilla positions, explaining the ways of the world and advising them how to work towards prosperity and stability. His modus operandi leans strongly towards collaboration: those who show themselves willing to invest in themselves and put in the work have find Alec always willing to lend a hand to help them reach their goals. Those who want anything handed to them usually receive colder receptions...if they're lucky. Should such entitled attitudes impede what he sees as his duties to the Camarilla, Alec demonstrates calculated ruthlessness in addressing such dissidents, with relatively minimal consideration for who it might offend. Those with more standing should know bettter, after all.
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Alec Finch's time as Seneschal ended abruptly when Prince Jones met Final Death, and he met it himself shortly thereafter while destroying a Sabbat pack with perfect Masquerade cover.
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==Coterie==
 
==Coterie==
  
Alec associates with many. If anyone's noticed a pattern enough to identify a coterie, they keep it to themselves.
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[http://camarilla.owbn.net/index.php?title=Category:Society:Ivory_Legion Ivory Legion]
  
 
==Allies==
 
==Allies==
  
*[[Jennica Sparrow]]
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[[File:FinchbySherylHeadshot.png|250px|thumb|right| Yes, he probably is this mad at you. Illustration by Sheryl Westleigh.]]
*[[Antonia Petrella]]
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*[[Petra Grunwald-Cole]]
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*[[Corkie Pelligrino]]
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*[[Rachel Dubhan]]
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*[[Hannah Martin]]
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*[[Roxanne Maddox]]
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*[[Evelyn Landrake]]
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*[[Tobias Boon]]
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*[[Hajime Kojima]]
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*[[Dawn Kane]]
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*[[Nasir al Din]]
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*[[Puck]]
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*[[Amelia Freeman]] (deceased)
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*[[Valkyria]] (deceased)
  
 
==Enemies==
 
==Enemies==
  
* The uncouth
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* Ephraim the Mummy
* The needlessly rebellious
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* Dr. Ion
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**Now Jack the Lasombra since his forced Embrace
  
 
==Sire==
 
==Sire==
  
*Eric Goodman
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*Bradley Standish
  
 
==Childer==
 
==Childer==
  
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*None known
  
 
==Broodmates==
 
==Broodmates==
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*None known
  
 
==Character Inspirations==
 
==Character Inspirations==
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[[File:Alec_Finch.png|250px|thumb|right| Illustration by Artie.]]
  
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_Shepherd_(film) The Good Shepherd]
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_Shepherd_(film) The Good Shepherd]
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikhail_Kalashnikov Mikhail Kalashnikov]
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikhail_Kalashnikov Mikhail Kalashnikov]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kings_(U.S._TV_series) William Cross]
 
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._Edwards_Deming W. Edwards Deming]
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._Edwards_Deming W. Edwards Deming]
*[http://anecessaryevil.weebly.com/simeon-weisz.html  Simeon Weisz]
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*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/KnightTemplar Knight Templar]
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuxnet  Stuxnet]
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuxnet  Stuxnet]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Snowden Edward Snowden]
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*[http://masseffect.fandom.com/wiki/Illusive_Man The Illusive Man]
  
 
==Soundtrack==
 
==Soundtrack==
  
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40JmEj0_aVM Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40JmEj0_aVM Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfLD-7bCtME I Want It All - Queen]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfLD-7bCtME I Want It All - Queen]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST86JM1RPl0 Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpbbuaIA3Ds Money - Pink Floyd]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyV_UG60dD4 Mission Statement - Weird Al Yankovic]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT2nkaBrgsc Army Strong]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCBxI9yKLgw When I Was a Lad - Gilbert & Sullivan]
  
 
==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==
  
* "It behooves me to keep my operation small and mobile..." - Alec, when asked why he has yet to settle down
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[[File:Information-security-consulting1.jpg|thumb|left| Synergy!]]
** "...small and mobile."  - Alec, a few minutes later when the conversation turned to how to deal with lupine issues
 
  
*Prince McMillan: "Okay, let's go to 'your' command center."
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* "Someone else picked it out for me." - Alec, to [[Petra Grunwald-Cole]] when asked about his new lapel pin.
**Alec: "Err, about that..."
 
  
 
* "Raise your standards."
 
* "Raise your standards."
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* "My name is Alec Finch. I'm Ivory Legion, and the Prince has seen fit to give me command of this mission. You will follow my orders. You will not hesitate to do so. We will march together to hell's teeth itself, and if you run, I will get Right of Destruction and cut you down myself. Do you understand me?"
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* "To Camarilla justice. Long may it reign." - a toast with [[Cora Giovanni]].
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* "I'm not afraid to speak truth to power. There is no greater form of respect."
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* "We do not defeat our enemies by becoming them."
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* "I won't argue that he wasn't an ass, but he was also one of the most honourable Ventrue I have ever known. His loss is indeed a loss to the Camarilla. I will miss him." - [[Rachel Dubhan]]
  
 
==Rumors==
 
==Rumors==
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[[File:Finch.jpg|thumb|right| Views from outside. Drawn by Dora Jay.]]
 
*An affair turned foul is the cause of his departure from each domain he has left.
 
*An affair turned foul is the cause of his departure from each domain he has left.
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** (Ventrue only) Hence that shiny new Serpentine Egg?
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* Alec Finch would steal from an orphanage if it would get him a quick buck.
 
* Alec Finch would steal from an orphanage if it would get him a quick buck.
** But moreso because he was an orphan as a child, and he still hates the places.
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** But moreso because he was an orphan as a child, and still hates the places.
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* Betrayed his Prince and the Ventrue by publicly airing dirty laundry considering the "ghoul" Ephraim.
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** Just an excuse to [http://docs.google.com/document/d/1L4tfv4_932T-vuTtOoELGBiGj0rR1mMBq5ei0NO_uWQ/edit?usp=sharing  strip] his more accomplished clanmates of status to elevate his own position.
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***Of all the Archons around to be servire to, why would the Ventrue go with a Toreador with a long history of antagonism towards his clan? Hmm...
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* Alec was allegedly involved in the disappearance of one of his Georgia clanmates. Was destroying the standing of the local Ventrue not enough?
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* Punted spectres back into the deadlands through a painting.
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* I am Prosymnus.
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* Finch seems to be almost single-handedly managing the Legion. Makes one wonder where the Imperator and Legatus are with Finch running the show, hmm?
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* Is actually a poorly disguised [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Huston - Danny Huston]

Latest revision as of 19:53, 21 October 2022

Clan Ventrue
Position
Status 6+3
Domain Griffin, GA
Coterie Unknown
Society Ivory Legion
Path Humanity 0
Player Roddy



Overview

Professionalism and experience. Illustration done by Keri Svoboda

Alias(es): None publicly used

Real Name: Unknown

Apparent Age: Mid-to-late forties.

Concept: Consultant

Physical description: 6' even, about 180 lbs, short salt-and-pepper hair. Wire-frame glasses, business dress with slacks, dress shirt, and black sport coat. Tie optional, usually green. Leather laptop bag. Wears a lapel pin that looks like a scaled egg; this replaced his formerly ever-present American flag.

Personal Status:

  • Acknowledged by James Branderson, Prince of Kansas City, KS
  • Resourceful by Prince Jennings of Mounts Clair, ND
  • Respected by Elder Churchill of Griffin, GA
  • Well-Connected by Prince Marzio Rosselli of Middle Georgia
  • Devoted by Primogen Jan van Rheinlander of Griffin, GA
  • Persistent by Seneschal Ferro Romono of Griffin, GA


Honorary Status:

  • Valorous as a Legion Centurion
  • Dignified as a Dignitary of the Camarilla
  • Respected as a Scion of the Camarilla


"Someone else picked it out for me." Prop created by JessicaScissorhands.
"This seems more appropriate for you." - Charles McMillan

Dignitas (Ventrue Only):

  • The Equerry
  • The Sword
  • The Serpentine Egg
  • The White Cross

Directorate/Clan Prestige (Ventrue Only):

  • Eiren of Georgia
  • 2 Clan Prestige



Character Information

Known History

"They have chosen to join their sacred honor with our own, to bring certain destruction upon the enemies of the Camarilla." Illustration by Artie.

Alec was in Griffin in its first nights as a Camarilla domain, but disappeared soon after. He has since been seen in Savannah, Athens, Atlanta, and Middle Georgia.

He presents himself as a strict rationalist with survival of the Kindred race as his first and guiding principle. Alec speaks at length about the problems of limited resources and marshaling them towards ends that will get the most return on investment, while playing down his stake in financial matters and markets. Instead, he speaks "from a security perspective," gladly explaining risk management theory to any who will listen.

Alec strongly advocates prestation and the use of boons to settle debts in Camarilla society. He has spoken at gathers in Macon, Athens, and Atlanta about what he sees as pillars of the Camarilla, coming down harshly on those he believes weaken the boon economy. Alec has taken his points to the international Camarilla forum, writing on the necessity of Kindred getting paid to fight off a growing movement of citizens volunteering services "for the good of the domain."

With this perspective and background, Alec stripped three of his fellow Ventrue (a Keeper, a Prince, and a Sovereign Prince) over their allowance of a self-described "mummy" to live in Atlanta and Griffin as a "ghoul." He quickly lost his primogen seat, but recovered by becoming Deputy Sheriff and enlisting in the Ivory Legion.

Alec continues his efforts to protect the Masquerade not only by addressing issues himself, but by putting his expertise on the market and hosting salons, giving lectures, and holding informal conversations on the topic. He has made public offers to instruct Camarilla Kindred in skills commonly needed to address these kinds of situations. There is no need for a one-man war. If all Kindred bear responsibility for keeping the Masquerade, Alec is determined to see to it that they have the right tools...and no excuses.

His consulting background never too far from the foreground, Alec advises Princes, Sheriffs, and others on tactical issues, stressing the need for coordination and discipline. On multiple occasions, he has been given field commands in operations against enemies of the Camarilla like Sabbat, lupines, and hunters. He strives to lead by example and is not afraid to put himself on the front lines against such foes, but often works with younger members of Camarilla domains to instill military values in them, sometimes to the point of actively recruiting for the Ivory Legion among those same younger Kindred. His work as Servire to Archon Dubhan saw him mostly in Griffin, and he has since moved on to his next assignment, working again as a Servire, with Archon Hannah Martin.

After a year under Archon Martin, Finch has been tapped by Prince [Aribella Jones] of Griffin, GA to serve as Seneschal.

He is often seen working with young Kindred who've found themselves serving in Camarilla positions, explaining the ways of the world and advising them how to work towards prosperity and stability. His modus operandi leans strongly towards collaboration: those who show themselves willing to invest in themselves and put in the work have find Alec always willing to lend a hand to help them reach their goals. Those who want anything handed to them usually receive colder receptions...if they're lucky. Should such entitled attitudes impede what he sees as his duties to the Camarilla, Alec demonstrates calculated ruthlessness in addressing such dissidents, with relatively minimal consideration for who it might offend. Those with more standing should know bettter, after all.

Alec Finch's time as Seneschal ended abruptly when Prince Jones met Final Death, and he met it himself shortly thereafter while destroying a Sabbat pack with perfect Masquerade cover.

Coterie

Ivory Legion

Allies

Yes, he probably is this mad at you. Illustration by Sheryl Westleigh.


Enemies

  • Ephraim the Mummy
  • Dr. Ion
    • Now Jack the Lasombra since his forced Embrace

Sire

  • Bradley Standish

Childer

  • None known

Broodmates

  • None known

Character Inspirations

Illustration by Artie.

Soundtrack

Quotes

Synergy!
  • "Someone else picked it out for me." - Alec, to Petra Grunwald-Cole when asked about his new lapel pin.
  • "Raise your standards."
  • "My name is Alec Finch. I'm Ivory Legion, and the Prince has seen fit to give me command of this mission. You will follow my orders. You will not hesitate to do so. We will march together to hell's teeth itself, and if you run, I will get Right of Destruction and cut you down myself. Do you understand me?"
  • "To Camarilla justice. Long may it reign." - a toast with Cora Giovanni.
  • "I'm not afraid to speak truth to power. There is no greater form of respect."
  • "We do not defeat our enemies by becoming them."
  • "I won't argue that he wasn't an ass, but he was also one of the most honourable Ventrue I have ever known. His loss is indeed a loss to the Camarilla. I will miss him." - Rachel Dubhan

Rumors

Views from outside. Drawn by Dora Jay.
  • An affair turned foul is the cause of his departure from each domain he has left.
    • (Ventrue only) Hence that shiny new Serpentine Egg?
  • Alec Finch would steal from an orphanage if it would get him a quick buck.
    • But moreso because he was an orphan as a child, and still hates the places.
  • Betrayed his Prince and the Ventrue by publicly airing dirty laundry considering the "ghoul" Ephraim.
    • Just an excuse to strip his more accomplished clanmates of status to elevate his own position.
      • Of all the Archons around to be servire to, why would the Ventrue go with a Toreador with a long history of antagonism towards his clan? Hmm...
  • Alec was allegedly involved in the disappearance of one of his Georgia clanmates. Was destroying the standing of the local Ventrue not enough?
  • Punted spectres back into the deadlands through a painting.
  • I am Prosymnus.
  • Finch seems to be almost single-handedly managing the Legion. Makes one wonder where the Imperator and Legatus are with Finch running the show, hmm?