Paul Walker
| Clan | Brujah |
|---|---|
| Position | Archon |
| Status | 3+2 |
| Domain | Prague, Czech Republic |
| Coterie | ??? |
| Society | {{{Society}}} |
| Path | Humanity ??? |
| Player | Jimmy |
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Contents
Overview
Apparent Age:
Late 20's - early 30's
Concept:
Magnificent Bastard, Byronic Hero
Physical description:
A 6'4" frame with broad shoulders and dark hair. Paul's demeanor varies from genial to threatening, but will often smile regardless of his mood.
Detailed Status:
- Acknowledged by Prince Ariadne Ancelletto
- Brave by Justicar Cock Robin
- Loyal by Justicar Cock Robin
- Feared by virtue of position
- Empowered by virtue of position
Character Information
Having survived both induction and departure from the Dead Man's Hand, a judicial conclave, and more than a few political setbacks over the years, Paul has found success despite adversity, emerging from his various trials a seasoned veteran of Camarilla politics. Whether through careful calculation or luck, Paul has made a career of knowing just how far to push the envelope.
After years of service, Paul's hard work and cunning have earned him a position under the employ of Justicar Jaroslav Pascek. As an Archon, Paul carries out his duties with a mixture of sharp intellect and Brujah aggression, with a demeanor that varies between well-mannered and overtly threatening. Though admittedly fond of conflict and the occasional scandal or two, Paul has a knack for making the best of a tough situation, and a tendency to win in the long term.
Known History
2004
Paul serves as deputy sheriff in Chicago under Francis Merivein, and later Brujah Primogen.
During this time, a conflict brews between Paul and the domain's Scourge, Joseph ibn Fallah. To settle the matter, Prince Devon Creed orders the two to fight a staking duel in front of a large gathering of kindred, with the loser to be put to death. Paul, the underdog, narrowly avoids a series of blows that would have ended the fight, and manages to punch through his opponent's armor, landing a shot which cleanly impales Joseph through the heart cavity. However, as the Scourge remains standing, it is clear to all present that the contest had been rigged against Paul. Enraged, Paul's clanmates swarm the circle, and declare an end to the contest. Weeks later, Devon Creed orders Paul to participate in a second duel which ends without a decision.
2005
Paul is made Harpy of Chicago.
During the infamous Kenosha Hive Dive of '05, Paul and Jacob Raize are given command of a small unit of shock troops designated to be the first wave of the attack on the hive. The unit, composed primarily of neonate Brujah and Gangrel, also includes a number of political enemies of Prince Steven MacNeil, causing Paul and Raize some degree of unease. After Prince MacNeil assures them that a second wave would be close behind, they begin their attack as ordered.
The second wave, however, is never dispatched, and Paul and Raize soon find themselves fighting for their lives, but continue to press forward to the hive's center. Having cleared the way for the Prince and his entourage, Paul and Raize are given leave to retreat with their wounded. But while retreating, the unit is attacked again, and Paul is rendered torpid while saving an Assamite member of his unit from capture. Hearing of Paul's capture, Prince Devon Creed leads successful a counter-attack into the hive, and rescues Paul. Despite numerous losses on the Camarilla side, Paul own unit emerges with zero casualties.
2006
Paul is replaced as Harpy of Chicago, but in April, takes praxis of Kenosha, WI, following the wassail and untimely death of former Prince Johnathon Carter.
| "Archon Jean Val Pierre, I have had just about enough of your proclamations. You have no authority to command a Prince to leave his domain. If you have an investigation, it is up to YOU to complete it... Both your duty and my greater standing command that you get up off your chair, get on that plane that I've had waiting in Prague for nearly two weeks now, and come see me to get your answers... Stop being an armchair Archon, and do your own legwork." -Excerpt from a response made by Paul Walker, former Prince of Kenosha, 2006 |
Several months into his reign, Archon Jean Val Pierre, in service to Justicar Jaroslav Pascek, announces that Paul is under investigation for undisclosed charges, and commands Paul to leave his domain to report to him in Prague. Paul refuses, insisting that an Archon does not have the power to summon a Prince of greater standing from his domain. He tells the Archon that the onus is on him to come to Kenosha to finish his own investigation, adding that Archons are not Feared and Empowered for the purpose of cowering behind their desks (this exchange likely gave birth to the term "armchair Archon").
2007
As the weeks wear on, and neither refuses to budge, Val Pierre controversially proclaims that Paul is impeding his investigation, and seeks to invoke his powers as Archon to remove Paul's status. Paul, outraged, argues that Val Pierre has overstepped his authority, and demands that a Judicial Conclave be held in Kenosha to decide the matter. Justicar Pascek obliges.
At the conclusion of his conclave on April 25th, 2007, Paul is found guilty by Justicar Pascek, who overturns the jury's original verdict, citing corruption. For failing to find Paul guilty, Justicar Pascek places the entire city of Kenosha under ordeal. Paul is taken away as a prisoner.
| "A Judicial Conclave, called for and presided over by Justicar Pascek of Clan Brujah, proceeded in the domain of Kenosha, Wisconsin in the United States of America on the Twenty-seventh night of April, in the year Two Thousand and Seven of the Current Era. His Excellency has seen fit to make known to all who enjoy the protections of the Camarilla the judgments that have been issued as a result of that event. Paul Walker of Clan Brujah has been remanded of his position as Prince. Mr. Walker will henceforth be known to the Camarilla as an infamous public figure, bearing Notoriety in the eyes of our august sect.... Paul Walker, take note: You will endure the full weight of your punishment with pride, for His Excellency, Lord Justicar Jaroslav Pascek, allows your existence to continue. You have been granted a generous opportunity to prove yourself and to become a model Camarilla citizen, and your betters among the Camarilla will watch you with careful eyes in order to measure your success or failure...." - excerpt from an announcement made by Anton Zakharov, former Commissar - 2007" |
Three months later, Paul reappears in the Midwest, having been released from Prague. After spending some time surveying his former domain, Paul makes a second trip to Prague. A week later, Paul returns with news that Justicar Pascek has agreed to lift the ordeal, and that Paul will join Justicar Pascek's staff serving as his Commissar, replacing Anton Zakharov.
2008
At the Minneapolis Conclave in 2008, Paul is the chosen speaker and clan elect for Clan Brujah. While making a speech which argued the sect is not yet ready to grant full membership to the Children of Haquim, Paul is interrupted by Justicars Petronius and Lucinde and asked to explain why the issue should be tabled, when Lucinde had expressly stated that it was not an option. Paul offers little argument for the Justicars, thanks them for their input, and takes his seat. Paul later returns to the podium to support the reinstatement of a Gangrel Justicar.
2009
In July of 2009, the Nosferatu Shade, a high-ranking member of The Dead Man's Hand, murders Tasha X, the Prince of Chicago. In anger, Justicar Cock Robin declares vengeance upon each member of The Dead Man's Hand. As Paul, a known member of the coterie, has been seen the same night attending a Grand Elysium in Columbus, OH, the Justicar and his entourage make his way to Columbus to begin their purge.
Having arrived, Cock Robin secures Rite of Destruction from Prince Hugo Valentine, and sends his Archons to bring Paul to appear before him. Paul, typically candid about his membership in The Dead Man's Hand, boldly enters the main hall of the Elysium, wearing a shirt which openly proclaims his allegiance to the coterie, an illustrated grim reaper holding a hand of aces and eights.
Paul attempts to assuage Cock Robin's anger at the death of Tasha X, insisting that her death was a tragedy, it was not the act of the coterie as a whole. Unconvinced, Cock Robin moves to attack Paul, but is restrained by Archon Saul Good. Mark Decker, Chief Archon to Justicar Art Morgan also intervenes, placing himself between Cock Robin and Paul. Unwilling to be protected, Paul tosses Mark Decker out of his way, and resumes his discussion with the Justicar.
Though noticeably more restrained, Cock Robin is adamant that Paul be punished for the actions of his coterie, but tells Paul that he would be permitted to chose the city where he would die, allowing a two week stay of execution. Having told His Avian Excellency that he will present himself in Memphis within the appointed time, Paul is permitted to withdraw, and is quickly pulled into a meeting with his clan.
Hours later, Paul emerges from the meeting, flanked by an entourage of his clan numbering around 30. He approaches Cock Robin and declares before the entire court that he is cutting ties with the Dead Man's Hand, and renounces the group by tearing apart his Dead Man's Hand shirt in front of the assembled kindred. Cock Robin accepts his departure from the coterie, and in front of the City of Columbus, grants Paul the status of Brave and Loyal.
| "His Avian Excellency, Justicar Cock Robin bids me report on Paul Walker, who presented himself to be judged based on his actions and his loyalty to the Camarilla. Mr. Walker has renounced any membership or loyalty to the coterie known as The Dead Man's Hand and following investigation has been released to the Camarilla by this Office at this time. Paul Walker's public declaration, in front of not only his Brujah clanmates, but to the Camarilla as a whole, was a significant statement of both courage and loyalty. Choosing the right path is not always easy, but when those who abandon such corruption repent, they may be looked upon with mercy. Those who seek personal power over the ideals of the Ivory Tower will find no such mercy." - Anastasia Prokofiev, Secretariat to His Avian Excellency Justicar Cock Robin - 2009 |
The next week, Paul keeps his appointment to visit Cock Robin in Memphis. Cock Robin's staff conducts a thorough investigation, and announces Paul is cleared of any wrongdoing associated with his time spent with The Dead Man's Hand.
2010
In addition to his duties to Justicar Pascek, Paul picks up additional work as Kenosha's Tremere Primogen, having been appointed by Prince Stick DeSylvia. Paul rapidly establishes himself as a reformer, helping his Tremere constituents build relationships with the other citizens, and teaches them how to make a greater contribution to the city through non-thaumaturgical means. Paul even helps his predecessor regain his Acknowledgment, coaching him through a challenging second accounting. Paul is so successful, his colleagues on the Primogen Council unanimously proclaim him the best Tremere Primogen the city had ever had. Despite Paul's success in the position, Clan Tremere quickly sends a replacement.
2011
At the beginning of February, in his 4th year of service to Justicar Pascek, Paul is promoted to Archon.
In July of 2011, Paul attends the Columbus Conclave in the retinue of Justicar Pascek. During the discussion on the Followers of Set, Paul interrupts the speaker for the Setites, tears her speech in half, and dismisses her from the podium. At the conclusion of the Conclave, Paul was granted the honor of escorting Lady Justicar Lucinde from the proceedings.
Notable Investigations/Operations
- 11/2010: Paul is a field commander in the siege effort which retook Madison, WI, headed by Archon Leonius Agrippa.
- 02/2011: Paul leads a unit in the defense of Orange County, CA. At the conclusion of major operations, Paul receives the distinction of Knight of Marble from Prince Adrian Serra.
- 06/2011: Paul, working with Francis Merivein, kicks down the doors of the Milwaukee Chantry to bring Regent Manfred Geist to justice. Geist had assisted Trinity Awen in subjugating Camarilla citizens via Thaumaturgical Blood Contracts. Geist is put to death by Francis Merivein.
- 07/2011: Justicar Pascek Tasks Paul with the policing of Vicissitude and Obtenebration within the Camarilla
Affiliated Coteries
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Allies
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...and many others
Enemies
The distinction between friend and enemy is often a blurred line for Paul, who frequently fights with his friends, and enjoys the support of his enemies.
Childer
Character Inspirations
Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights
Alan Shore from Boston Legal
Banksy, Street Artist, filmmaker, and social commentator
Erwin Rommel, WWII General
Lord Byron, Romanticist writer
Soundtrack
- All I do is Win - DJ Khaled
- Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson
- Regulate - Warren G ft. Nate Dogg
- Touch the Sky - Kanye West
- Unforgiven - Metallica
- All Eyez On Me - 2Pac
- The Times They Are A-Changin' - Bob Dylan
- When the Man Comes Around - Johnny Cash
- Call up the Homies - Ludacris
Quotes
- Katja Nothing: "Mr. Beecher, is there a Thaumaturgical ritual that the Tremere can do that would make Paul wrong for 10 minutes?"
Elias Beecher: "I'm sorry, Prince Nothing, there are some things that are even beyond our Thaumaturgical ability."
- "I used to say that when I grew up, I wanted to be Katja. I think I'm changing my mind. I want to be you when I grow up."
-Lena!
- "I will reiterate for you... stay the hell out of my clan's business, or I will find you, crush your head like a grape, and perform extispicy on your entrails. If you enjoy the council of seers so much, ask them if I am kidding."
-Paul
- "It's good to see you in a jacket and tie tonight, Archon. Had you opted for another casual day, I would have offered to escort your lady myself."
-Paul to his friend Archon Leonius Agrippa, spoken before Lady Justicar Lucinde
Rumors
- Paul can understand Justicar Cock Robin without the need for an interpreter.
- As part of his employment contract as Archon, Paul is exempt from one free scandal a year, but is overdrawn into 2015.
- Archon Jean Val Pierre is rumored to be dead, possibly as punishment for his handling of Paul's situation. All three of the prosecutors at Paul's conclave are no longer employed by Justicar Pascek. Paul has Jean Val Pierre's old job.
- Ever since his Judicial Conclave, Paul has sought to repay the favor done for him by the citizens of Kenosha. He continues to enjoy their support, and is devoutly loyal to them.
- At the Conclave in 2008, Paul had originally collaborated with Daniel Book and Clan Tremere to make a joint argument against Assamite inclusion, but was hung out to dry when Book and the Tremere changed their stance at the last minute. As a result, Paul maintains a grudge against Clan Tremere.
- Paul, a friend of Antonio Salerno, is a private supporter of Assamite inclusion in the Camarilla, and was persuaded to deliberately tank his speech at the 2008 Conclave.
- Paul has possession of a Tremere Chantry in Kenosha, WI, confiscated under the rule of former Prince Stick DeSylvia. Paul has rededicated the chantry to the memory of Jacen Pompeii, honoring the final wishes of his deceased clanmate. Paul has also dedicated one of the building's recently installed water slides to the memory of Garrett Dannington.
- Paul maintains an endangered species habitat for rock dragons in Kenosha, WI.
- Paul has sworn to exact bloody revenge upon anyone connected with Katja's death... and he knows exactly who was involved.
- Justicar Lucinde is especially fond of Paul, and, delighted with his performance at the 2011 Columbus Conclave, extended him an offer to join her staff.
- Paul has already survived one assassination attempt from the Followers of Set in retribution for his treatment of their speaker, staged 4 days after the 2011 Columbus Conclave.
- Paul is in the process of renovating his office in Prague. The space in the adjoining office, belonging to Archon Peter Premysl, is in the process of being converted annexed and converted into a bathroom.
- Paul was all over Lady Elizabeth in New Orleans.
