JEAN-CLAUDE
PHYSICAL AGE early 30’s
BIRTH DATE going on 630
BIRTH DATE July 21, 1387
SPECIES Vampire
ROLE Islington Nest: Duke of London Central
OCCUPATION Jean-Claude is a well-established business owner, though his most well-known venture is Guilty Pleasures (a strip club)
OTHER Possesses a Daylight Ring; for more world info see Vampires
STRENGTHS
- Super strength, enhanced agility and fast reflexes
- Enhanced senses (seeing in the dark, sensitive hearing, smelling blood at a distance)
- Can extend and retract fangs at will
- Can manipulate humans using mind control if they have ingested that human's blood
- Can manipulate other supernatural beings with inferior magical power if they have ingested their blood
- Can add, remove, or alter a person's memories through mind control
- Can influence a person's dreams through mind control
- Can alter a person's perception through mind control
- Can mentally connect with a person who he has shared blood with
- Can heal quickly from all injuries save those inflicted by wood
- Can heal any injuries with his blood, if it is injested by others
- Can turn humans, metahumans, shapeshifters, and witches into vampires
- Can recognize all supernatural types
- Can communicate telepathically with other members of the nest
- Can resist mind control from all others save his sire (who is deceased)
- Can resist low level witch & fae magic
- Can control the minds of animals, including shapeshifters in animal form, without needing to ingest their blood
- Can control the minds of lower-ranking vampires without the need to ingest their blood
- Can control the minds of normal humans without the need to ingest their blood
- Can hypnotize entire groups of humans without need to ingest their blood
- Can enter a person's memories with physical contact
- Can tell when a person is lying
- Can sense emotions
- Can control the bodies of his progeny
WEAKNESSES
- May lose control in the presence of fresh human blood
- Cannot enter a private setting unless explicitly invited by someone who lives there
- Cannot influence anyone wearing a witch's amulet/similar protection
- Cannot go into the sun
- Wood will cripple and will not heal until the wood is removed
- Vulnerable to silver -- its touch burns and even its presence is a deterrent
- Can be killed by sunlight, fire, a werewolf bite, beheading, or a wooden stake to the heart
- Cannot function without blood. Blood loss will weaken a vampire, starvation or draining will turn them into a corse-like husk, unable to move or speak
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Jean-Claude was born, as he describes it, on the dirt floor of a very poor family in France. He is very beautiful even as a child, he is chosen as the whipping boy for the only son of an aristocratic family in the area, who happens to be the same age as Jean-Claude himself. He is raised with the boy and the family treats them very much the same despite Jean-Claude's birth. He is given everything the son is given, and receives the same tutors and education as the boy as well. When the boy misbehaves however, Jean-Claude is be the one who would be punished with the strap. Even as a vampire, he still bears these marks from his human childhood and past, centuries ago.
When he is just a little over thirty, he is killed and raised again by a vampire named Belle Morte, an old and powerful vampire in the area. There in her Council, Jean-Claude meets another vampire named Asher, who -- despite some initial reluctance regarding Jean-Claude -- quickly forms a tight bond with the new vampire, fast becoming friends and then lovers (something of a menage-a-trois with Asher's human lover, Julianna).
Jean-Claude and Asher eventually end up leaving the Council for Julianna's safety, as Belle More grows increasingly more jealous of their affections for her (believing she is the most desirable woman in all of the world and the fact that they should want another, and a human at that, proving to be something of a stressor). They travel together for nearly twenty years and live a very happy life. That is, until Jean-Claude must leave them to attend his dying mother and see to her funeral. While Jean-Claude is away, Julianna and Asher are captured by a local mob on suspicion of witchcraft. Julianna is burnt at the stake and Asher is kept to be tortured. When Jean-Claude realizes what is happening, he appeals to Belle Morte for aid. She agrees to save Asher, but in return Jean-Claude must agree to five hundred years of service to her, however she so desires. Out of love for the other vampire, Jean-Claude accepts.
Jean-Claude travels with Belle to save Asher and is nearly killed himself for his efforts -- one of the only other marks he carries is a scar burned into his chest from this ordeal. Asher is horribly scarred himself, but he is rescued, and thus does Jean-Claude's servitude begin. At first he is imprisoned in a coffin lined in silver so that he cannot escape and left to starve for several years. Then when he is finally let free, Belle Morte uses him in whatever ways she can. As her lover. As a lover for whoever she desires. She gives him to people she knows will repulse him, people who frighten him, she gives him up to people who enjoy his fear and his pain and take pleasure in the knowledge that he is helpless and entirely at their mercy. For Belle Morte is his creator, and whatever commands she gives him, he must obey. He is known in the city, and in fact on the underground of France itself, as Belle's pet vampire. Gaining himself a reputation as little more than a pretty sexual plaything. All of it punishment for leaving her, and for loving Asher and Julianna more than he could have ever loved her.
After his time is up, Jean-Claude leaves Belle's Council, and since their agreement is through, she lets him. He moves on from France into London, establishing himself in trade and business, building himself a sturdy and practical foundation to stand upon. By the simple fact that he is already as old as he is, he is given status in his new area, but because of his lowly reputation they assign him to the least favorable area they can think of -- Poplar, a borough ravaged by poverty and war. But Jean-Claude makes the most of it, as he always does, and rises from the ashes to establish himself there and go on to aid those in turn who have seen the less favorable side of being a vampire in turn. (A weakness, in the eyes of the Old Ones.) Sometime within the last few decades he has established in the city his flagmark business, a strip club by the name of Guilty Pleasures.
JANUARY 2016
- 15 - Simon comes to Guilty Pleasures asking after his roommate, Matt Jones.
- 15 - Jean-Claude flirts with Lancelot while bailing Philip out of jail during the Purge.
- 15 - Jean-Claude buys a drink for said roommate, Matt Jones.
- 15 - Jean-Claude runs into Joscelin after a night at the theater, who is looking the worse for wear.
- 15 - Jean-Claude critiques the ballet with Skip.
- 17: a & b - Jean-Claude sires Kenzi.
- 22 - Getting to know his new progeny and introducing her to Guilty Pleasures.
- 27 - Offering Nancy protection she does not want.
FEBRUARY 2016
- 20 - Jean-Claude accompanies Stephan to a fae party to congratulate the new lord and Finnick is dubious about his presence there.
- 20 - Meanwhile, Jean-Claude and Eames pretend to be civil to one another.
- 20 - Jean-Claude helps Lancelot fight off another vampire and heals him with his blood.
MARCH 2016
- 09 - Jean-Claude chats with Oliver Hampton at Guilty Pleasures.
- 11 - Soeki buys him a drink at his own bar.
- 19 - Kenzi struggles to control her hunger and Jean-Claude does his best to help.
APRIL 2016
- 12 - Jean-Claude meets Natasha, and they speak of his wayward charge, Kenzi.
- 24 - Jean-Claude flirts with Lancelot at Election Theme Night at Guilty Pleasures.
- 24 - Kenzi wants to know if they're going to go to jail for theme night.
- 24 - Eames takes the piss about some Millicent flyers.
- 24 - He watches the sun come up with Henry Winter.
- 27 - Jean-Claude consoles Elizabeth DeWitt by reassuring her that the French are not worth it.
MAY 2016
- 09 - Jean-Claude alerts Kenzi that Cherry has gone missing.
- 10 - Jean-Claude interrupts Lord Coward's cafe outing.
- 13-15: Jean-Claude's dancer, Cherry, has gone missing. Natasha and Evie offer their help while Joscelin congratulates him for the mess he has found himself in.
- 15 - Evie and Natasha rescue Cherry.
- 15 - Jean-Claude resents the fact that Cooper calls him seasoned.
- 16 - Jean-Claude rewards the ladies for their efforts on his behalf.
- 20 - Daryl comes to call asking if Jean-Claude knows of a vampire in a kidnapping.
- - Alex wants to kill Millicent, and Jean-Claude has a plan.
- 27 - Lancelot is unhappy with JC walking in his dreams, while JC convinces him into a territory claim over Southwark as a means of distracting Millicent.
- 29 - Joscelin is struggling with the news of Millicent's death, and Jean-Claude does his best to help.
JUNE 2016
- 07: Jean-Claude stakes a territory claim to win back Southwark from Circle Daybreak. Thomas is there to lend his support, as is Evie and Cooper. Joscelin's support is somewhat less enthusiastic, but discussing strategy, he realizes what Jean-Claude is attempting with this territory claim here. And then he challenges Lancelot to a duel.
- 11 - Jean-Claude runs into Cesare again.
- 11 - Natasha comes to check in on Guilty Pleasures and they discuss Kenzi's departure.
- 20 - Jean-Claude flirts with Thomas, and then some.
JULY 2016
- 23 - Evie comes to speak to Jean-Claude about Raymond and offers him her support.
- 23 - Jean-Claude attempts to reason with Raymond, but Raymond finds his reasoning lacking.
- 23 - With Raymond unreasonable, he turns to Sylvia to ask for mercy, and patience to allow the vampires time to deal with this problem on their own.
- 23 - Natasha checks in on him and they lament the state of the city.
- 23 - Cooper pays Jean-Claude a visit at Guilty Pleasures; it would seem they are on the same page RE: Raymond as well.
- 30 - Eames comes to Jean-Claude with a proposal for what to do about Raymond and how to replace him (with Jean-Claude himself).
AUGUST 2016
- 6: Jean-Claude attends Raymond's self-promotion to become the Other Mayor of London. While there he butts heads with Cesare. He also checks on Nancy to see that Cooper is treating her well. He also chats with Natasha again. Late that night, Thomas calls to warn Jean-Claude that there are now hunters in the territory.
- 10 - Jean-Claude congratulates Cooper on a successful territory claim in Greenwich after their win.
SEPTEMBER 2016
- 05 - Jean-Claude meets Caroline outside of Guilty Pleasures and convinces her in for a drink.
- 11 - Jean-Claude catches some fresh air with Natasha and speaks about his gift of apology to Lancelot with her.
- 11 - Evie comes to him with a proposition to approach Hillingdon for support, when the time comes.
- 11 - He also encounters Finnick while he is out walking.
- 11 - He runs into Connor while out walking as well.
- 11 - Jean-Claude is pounced by Daryl while out for a walk one evening, needless to say this is a surprise for both of them.
- 22 - Jean-Claude flirts with Daryl at the Mabon festivities, and confuses Daryl's sexuality in the process.
OCTOBER 2016
- 09 - Jean-Claude tracks Lancelot down ahead of another move on Southwark, requesting he not interfere this time.
- 09 - Jean-Claude informs Eames of his plans for Southwark and his proposal for the Samhain celebration to follow.
- 09 - Caroline and Thomas appear to show their support before the claim.
- 10 - Evie congratulates Jean-Claude on a successful claim on Southwark, and they move on to talk strategy with regards to Raymond.
- 11 - Having won the territory claim, Jean-Claude goes to Cesare to request that they host a celebration at the Angelo.
- 11 - Caroline and Thomas come to join Jean-Claude in celebrating their victory at the Angelo.
- 23 - Jean-Claude enlists Daryl as a hunter to help him with his coup.
- 27 - Jean-Claude brings Cooper up to date with regards to his plans to assassinate Raymond.
- 31: Jean-Claude attends Raymond's Samhain celebration. He offers the Duke with a present in the form of Eames, who stakes him while he is distracted, allowing Jean-Claude to step in and cut off his head. After the fact, Joscelin congratulates him on the deed, Jean-Claude fights off Raymond's supporters with Evie, he thanks Daryl, Thomas, and Natasha for their support.
NOVEMBER 2016
- 8 - Jean-Claude goes to Eames' flat to thank him for his help in taking down Raymond.
- 19 - Nancy is turning 20 and Jean-Claude decides to treat her to dinner.
DECEMBER 2016
JANUARY 2017
- 06 - It is Joscelin's 618th birthday and for his gift to him, Jean-Claude presents his daylight ring.
- 22 - Jean-Claude loses his campaign to join the Night Council, but nonetheless pays a visit to the Night Council's Night Train. He speaks with Daryl about the results of the campaign. Joscelin seems to be even less pleased with the results than Jean-Claude himself.
FEBRUARY 2017
- 8 - Jean-Claude walks into Daryl's dreams and confuses his sexuality even more.
- 10 - Jean-Claude also shares Caroline's dreams, where she dreams of walking in the sunlight.
- 12 - Micheletto appears to Jean-Claude in his dream and Jean-Claude confuses Micheletto's sexuality as well.
- 20 - Eames comes to Jean-Claude with a business proposition.
- 23 - Joscelin has memory loss, and Jean-Claude comes to visit him and keep him company.
APRIL 2017
- 14 - Jean-Claude gets a new painting. Joscelin isn't certain that he likes it. Nancy brings him cookies and asks him about the others in the portrait. Cesare comes to complain that Jean-Claude has not given him enough power. Cooper does his best to try and cheer Jean-Claude up. Eames reveals that he could speak french this whole time. And Caroline checks in on him.
- 21 - Jean-Claude attends the opening of the Magical Innovation Centre. Samantha does not approve of him, nor he of her for that matter. He also runs into definitely not Eames while he is there.
- 22 - Jean-Claude comes to Cooper, their representative on the Night Council, to express his displeasure in regards to the Council's stance on slavery.
- 27 - Joscelin comes to Guilty Pleasures to visit Jean-Claude and reminisce on their first meeting.
MAY 2017
- 02 - Jean-Claude leads a territory claim on Lambeth against Circle Daybreak, feeling he needs to take a true stance against Samantha. He and Evie attempt a light-hearted conversation, before the violence begins. Then in the midst of the fighting, Mogget calls a truce -- they have won.
- 11 - Cooper suggests that Jean-Claude should run for the Night Council president.
- 15 - Daryl comes to Guilty Pleasures asking Jean-Claude for help against Circle Daybreak (and Samantha).
26 - Jean-Claude throws an Islington ball. Joscelin wonders whether it is to help him win bids towards the election. Nancy compliments Jean-Claude's handwriting. Later in the evening, Asher crashes the party and Evie is ready to knife him. Cooper and Joscelin are more cautious and wind up speaking with Asher. Eames thinks there has to be a juicy story there.
- 30 - Jean-Claude assists Daryl in an attempt to claim Richmond for Hillingdon.
JUNE 2017
- 03 - Arthur calls Jean-Claude in for a meeting to discuss the Hillingdon claim on Richmond.
AUGUST 2017
- 18 - Jean-Claude has lost the election. Joscelin has had enough of his "moping".
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