Rufus Castor - Deceased

Clan	Lasombra Anti
Position	Seneschal
Status	10
Domain	Stamford, CT
Coterie	None
Society	None
Path	Humanity 000
Player	chris

Overview

Alias(es):
"R. Cas" (in formal writings)

Real Name: Rufus Castor

Apparent Age: Mid-twenties

Concept: Humanist Scholar

Physical description: An imposing gentleman with an air of refinement. His manners and practiced grace betray him to an older time. His most striking feature is his dark red hair. He is usually seen wearing the Camarilla insignia on his lapel. Although his normal attire covers them, when seen in shorter sleeves such as the 2017 Northeast Event Conclave, he has a tattoo on each forearm: on the left a written expression and on the right a coat of arms.

L'apprendimento non esaurisce mai la mente

Rampant Lion wielding a palazzo

Rufus is always seem with a cane, though not always the same one. He has wielded:

• A brown wooden cane with a twisted design and a rounded, etched brass head
• A brown straight cane with a gold duck's head
• A dark brown wooden cane with a oriental handle
• A black metal cane with an iron dragon's head
• A thin black cane with a red rose head ((Crafts x4)) (Glitter & Gloom 2018)
• A cane made of solid ice (Northeast Event 2017)
  

Detailed Status:

Acknowledged (Prince Giangaleazzo, Milan, Italy)
Loyal (by virtue of his Blood)
Distinguished (Prince Butler, Stamford, CT)
Innovative (Prince Butler, Stamford)
Wise (Prince Durgan, Munich, Germany)
Loyal (Prince Butler, Stamford)
Cherished, Esteemed, and Trusted as Seneschal of Stamford
Respected (Scion of the Camarilla, Childe of Giangaleazzo)

Character Information

Known History

Rufus arrived in the Summer of 2017 to the domain of Stamford. He stated his previous city as Milan and his desire to come to the Americas was around the available research easily accessible from the domain. Rufus quickly integrated himself into the city to prove himself an asset.

In August 2017 Rufus was granted official residency by Prince Calvin Butler on the same evening that Fredrick Gold, Prince of Hartford, was ceremoniously named Venerable as a Sovereign Prince of the Camarilla. In addition to his acceptance as a permanent resident of Stamford, Rufus was granted standing for his Distinguished work in the domain alongside Harpy Claire Ward.

At formal court in September 2017 Rufus was given the honor of presenting two visiting luminaries who were visiting the court of Prince Calvin Butler: Giangaleazzo, Prince of Milan, and Alejandro Kleist, Captain of the Black Aegis, and Admiral of the Camarillan Fleet. While their exact business in the domain remains largely a mystery, talk is that they were well received, honored guests.

During the early October gathering, Prince Butler named Rufus to fill the vacant seat of Seneschal. During that same evening, hosted at the home of Primogen Harrington, Rufus won a Halloween themed puzzle hunt.

What's cooler than being cool? Ice cold! - Rufus at the 2017 Northeast Event Conclave

During the Hartford Conclave of 2017 Rufus served as the petitioner for the Lasombra agenda of having the Herald officially recognized as a sanctioned Camarillan position. This event served as his public declaration of his lineage. His proposal received overwhelming support.

Allies

• Calvin Butler, Prince of Stamford, CT
• Claire Ward, Harpy of Stamford, CT
• Nate, Nosferatu Primogen of Stamford, CT
• Shae Swift, Keeper of Elysium of Stamford, CT
• Lane Jacobi, Sheriff of Stamford, CT
• Che Valiente, Archon to Justicar Cardosa
• Peter Premysl, Fury
• Saskia Dietrich, Archon
• Lilyan Townsend
• Kingston Lennox, Ventrue Playboy
• Penny Poteet, Keeper of Elysium of Santa Rosa, CA

Enemies in Abstract

Rather than naming enemies, each perceived nemesis shall be represented by quotation.

"You must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will teach him all your art of war." - Napoleon

"In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher."-Dalai Lama (Deceased)

"There are only two people who can tell you the truth about yourself - an enemy who has lost his temper and a friend who loves you dearly." - Antisthenes

“Sometimes being a bitch is all a woman's got to hold on to.” - Stephen King (Dolores Claiborne)

"All of us have our individual curses, something that we are uncomfortable with and something that we have to deal with..." - Wes Craven

Lineage

Childe of Prince Giangaleazzo of Milan, Italy

Character Inspirations

Leonardo Da Vinci, Renaissance Polymath, Muggle-Dumbledore,and Enemy of Dollar Shave Club

In a very particular order:

Leonardo DaVinci (Renaissance polymath), Academician Societies, Secular Humanism, Oscar Wilde (Writer), Mark Twain (Writer), Book of the Courtier, Robert Langdon (Protagonist from Dan Brown novels), Alexander Hamilton (Revolutionary/Politician)

Soundtrack

"Lover of the Light" by Mumford and Sons
"Who Wants to Live Forever" by Queen
"Only the Good Die Young" by Billy Joel
"Believe" by Elton John
"Trip the Darkness" by Lacuna Coil

Quotes

Intimidation

"Knowledge is a power just as Dominate or Potence. Just because you have it is not an excuse to use it in all scenarios." - Rufus on Knowledge

"There are a number of Princes that have been named Sovereign but this was unique in that Prince Gold was named Venerable in the court of his child, also a successful sitting Prince. It's... elegant. Congratulations, your Grace" - Rufus on Sovereign Prince Gold's ascension happening in Stamford.

"Between you, me, and the 13 Nosferatu we can't see..." - sharing a not-so-secret secret

"They are an entire Clan. I'm one Lasombra and when one Lasombra wants something he gets it." - Rufus on outdoing others at their own game

Rumors

• Rufus did not intentionally keep his Clan a secret. In fact, everyone in Stamford knew but no one talked about it.
• Rufus holds a good deal of influence within the True Lasombra
• Rufus is being courted by the Josians
• Rufus is being courted by the Ivory Legion