Lhandren
Lord of Foulness
He is the first among all Dauntain, the most feared and dangerous. Lhandren is rumored to have destroyed more Kithain than all other Dauntain combined. Lhandren is known to have been a sidhe at one time, before his fall destroyed any resemblance he may have had to his kith.
Lhandren was a great prince of the sidhe. He was said to be kind and just to his subjects, always careful to be the best ruler he could be. But one thing frightened him above all others: aging. For some reason, even staying in a freehold didn't keep him young. He emerged from his Chrysalis as a childling, grew to wilder age and finally became a grump. All this happened despite his best efforts to stave it off. He tried everything: new applications of the Arts, quests for lost Treasures- he even turned to Ravaging for the Glamour he needed to maintain his youth. At length, he sought a cure among the Prodigal bloodsuckers. In so doing, he abandoned his realm to fall to the outside forces which menaced it.
This fall from grace echoed throughout his flesh, his blood and the realm over which he ruled. As is normal for fae, their health reflects the health of their land. Despite the measures he had taken to prevent it, he still aged. Finally, his realm nearly fell due to his inattention and the changes he had inflicted on himself.
The fall of his domain and the vampiric blood combined to transform Lhandren into a monstrous avatar of Banality. His fae mien warped and changed into that of an ancient, withered old man. His soul changed along with his body and he now despises Kithain for the mortality he was never able to dispel. He still drinks the blood of vampires whenever he can to maintain his age, although this only increases Banality's hold on him. He no longer ages, however.
His preferred method of dealing with Kithain is to blast them with the new powers he gained in his quest for immortality. In addition to the normal Arts he learned as a Kithain, he also possesses heightened strength and speed (he may act twice in a turn), various magical- seeming abilities which are powered by Banality itself, sharpened senses and the ability to warp minds to his will. Despite his frail appearance, he is extremely dangerous.
Lhandren is part ghoul and entirely Dauntain. His desire to destroy other Kithain is only exceeded by his desire for eternal life. He hopes to find a more permanent means of immortality in the future and has heard rumors of a cabal of beings who are truly immortal; they cannot even die. This information came to him by way of a rare bit of old Egyptian writing which he managed to obtain from his contacts within the Arcanum. This manuscript is the only reason he has not turned to the vampiric Embrace (which to him would truly indicate failure). If he succeeds in his mad bid for true immortality, there is no telling what havoc he may wreak upon Kithain everywhere.
Physical Description
Body Features
Lhandren appears to be a normal human in his mid-to-late 20s, although his fae mien appears to be an excessively ancient man, with wispy hair and bony features. Despite this, he is extremely strong and durable, and he moves with deceptive agility.
Apparel & Accessories
His favored clothing is very conservative.
Specialized Equipment
Lhandren often carries a very functional sword cane with a blade of cold iron (diff. 6, Strength + 3).
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Author's Notes
You are bitter because of your rapid aging and you expect to be Unmade at any time as a result. You will do anything you can to forestall this fate, even to the point of Ravaging any humans or Kithain within arm's reach. You haven't forgotten the loss of your place in Kithain society and you blame the Kithain for this. For their rejection, you have sworn vengeance upon all kiths unto the end of Glamour. In fact, if you can bring that about, you will be happy to do so... if only to gain your vengeance. Notes: If you have Vampire: The Masquerade, Lhandren is the ghoul of a powerful Tremere who wishes to study Kithain. Give Lhandren the following: Auspex 1, Celerity 1, Dominate 2, Potence 1, Thaumaturgy 2, Path of Corruption 2, Spirit Thaumaturgy 1.