Clan Novel:Malkavian
Anatole

Background: Even as a mortal, spiritual matters fascinated Anatole. The prophetic visions that visited Anatole after his Embrace indicated that
Anatole had a mission in his unlife as a conduit to express God's purpose for the Children of Caine. Led down strange paths by his dreams, Anatole committed diablerie on other vampires in an attempt to absorb their insights. Many of his visions concerned Gehenna; others told him of the demon Kupala's restless dormancy beneath the soil of Transylvania.
During the French Revolution, Anatole experienced a transformation of his visionary goal, drawing him away from attempts to reconcile Kindred existence with the will of God. Instead he became a harbinger of the Final Nights.
His meeting with Octavio, another mad prophet who claimed to be the mouthpiece of the demon Kupala, led to a fateful turn in Anatole's unlife. Unwilling to bear his burden any longer, Octavio sought to pass his legacy to Anatole through diablerie.
Since that time, Anatole has carried within him double curse. Octavio's spirit continues to dwell within Anatole's body, providing him with more profound insights into the coming darkness of Gehenna. In addition, Kupala now speaks through Anatole, who incorporates the demon's perverse omens and directives into his utterances.
Anatole's attachment to Lucita provides him with a faithful companion who can sometimes interpret his visions for others. He considers himself Lucita's protector and, in fact, demonstrates a fair degree of competency as a warrior.
For the last two centuries, Anatole has kept company with Beckett, another seeker of the truth of Kindred existence and a noted commentator on the Book of Nod.
Image: Due primarily to Lucita's insistence, Anatole has changed his appearance to conform to modern fashions. His matted blond dreadlocks give him the appearance of a Rastafarian and his piecemeal clothing gives him the look of a vagrant. Of medium height and unremarkable features, Anatole has the face of a fanatic. His eyes burn with the fire of his visions.
Roleplaying Hints: Your inner torment drives you to the edge of despair as you see clearly what will happen but cannot express your visions except in symbols that mean little to others. Now that you harbor within you the soul of your mentor and the voice of a demon, your insights draw you ever closer to the truth. Sooner or later, the future must manifest to you with the brilliance of a long-forgotten sunrise. Your respite comes only when the eight signs pass and your voices and visions trouble you no more.
Haven: Wherever Anatole can take shelter for the day.
Secrets: Anatole has an ability akin to True Faith, although it does not seem connected with any recognizable religious belief. His ability to repel unwanted Kindred and other supernatural creatures defies explanation. He can also perform miraculous deeds at critical moments.
Influence: While Anatole lacks traditional "status" among Kindred, those who have met him cannot deny his conviction. He has acquired a following of ghouls and human acolytes who believe he is a holy man.
Destiny: In the late 20th century, Anatole grows more desperate to communicate the urgency of his visions. He travels frantically from place to
place, in the Americas, in Europe and in parts of Asia and Africa, searching for Kindred who might believe and act upon his prophecies. Finally, just before the turn of the millennium, Anatole pours out his visions into a stream-of-consciousness epic and meets his Final Death.
Clan: Malkavian
Sire: Pierre l'Imbecile
Nature: Visionary
Demeanor: Penitent
Generation: 6th (due to his diablerie of Octavio)
Embrace: 1193
Apparent Age: early 20s
Physical: Strength 3, Dexterity 4, Stamina 4
Social: Charisma 4, Manipulation 2, Appearance 2
Mental: Perception 6, Intelligence 2, Wits 4
Talents: Alertness 3, Brawl 2, Dodge 3, Empathy 4, Expression 4,
Intimidation 3, Leadership 2, Subterfuge 3
Skills: Animal Ken 2, Archery 2, Crafts 3, Drive 1, Etiquette 1, Melee 3,
Ride 1, Stealth 3, Survival 4
Knowledges: Academics 3, Computer 2, Enigmas 4, Investigation 2, Law 1,
Linguistics (Spanish, English, Romanian, German) 3, Occult 4, Theology 2
Disciplines: Animalism 1, Auspex 5, Celerity 2, Dominate 4, Fortitude 4, Obfuscate 6, Potence 2
Backgrounds: Herd 3, Retainers 4
Virtues: Conscience 3, Self-Control 2, Courage 5
Morality: Road of Heaven 5
Willpower: 6
True Faith: 1