Lawrence Clark
The Patrician Lord is one of the older vampires in New Orleans his transformation possibly going back to the 1800s. Despite that he is well modernized and seem to be able to take advantage of modern day constructs at ease. His early history is not well known, but he is believed to be from England, and his sire one of the old European Patrician elders. He made his way to the states around the beginning of World War II, first to the northeast, and then later moving south to the Carolinas, and finally to settle in New Orleans. With him he brought a lot of old English Money, and has used that to fund several successful endeavors.
He owns, through several shell companies the New Orleans Tribune as well as the Times Picayune and TP Street. In addition, he owns several local affiliate tv and radio stations. He uses these businesses not only for profit, but to help drive public perception relating to vampire activity. He assures stories that he doesn’t want believed get printed in TP Street, a well-known tabloid magazine which is read more for entertainment, rather than actual news, and legitimate stories, or those he wants people to believe are legitimate get printed in the tribune. Using this strategy and reinforcing it with shows on his local tv and radio stations he is effective at steering the public’s perception of what is true and what is nonsense. This make him a valuable resource for the community and its ability to remain hidden in general.
Lawrence is a ruthless businessman willing to crush opponents anyway possible, and personally he is known for his aloof manner, not building personal relationships, with very few exceptions. While he is generally polite, it is clear he respects the social standing among the community and expects other to as well.
Lawrence has been seen in public in the company of Dalia, the Avant Garde leader, and his progeny, the Patrician Malcolm Marsday. He is seen from time to time with mortals at social events, where it is appropriate for a businessman to make appearances. There is talk that he may have some romantic connection back in London, but no one has been able to find any evidence.
He owns, through several shell companies the New Orleans Tribune as well as the Times Picayune and TP Street. In addition, he owns several local affiliate tv and radio stations. He uses these businesses not only for profit, but to help drive public perception relating to vampire activity. He assures stories that he doesn’t want believed get printed in TP Street, a well-known tabloid magazine which is read more for entertainment, rather than actual news, and legitimate stories, or those he wants people to believe are legitimate get printed in the tribune. Using this strategy and reinforcing it with shows on his local tv and radio stations he is effective at steering the public’s perception of what is true and what is nonsense. This make him a valuable resource for the community and its ability to remain hidden in general.
Lawrence is a ruthless businessman willing to crush opponents anyway possible, and personally he is known for his aloof manner, not building personal relationships, with very few exceptions. While he is generally polite, it is clear he respects the social standing among the community and expects other to as well.
Lawrence has been seen in public in the company of Dalia, the Avant Garde leader, and his progeny, the Patrician Malcolm Marsday. He is seen from time to time with mortals at social events, where it is appropriate for a businessman to make appearances. There is talk that he may have some romantic connection back in London, but no one has been able to find any evidence.
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