NosferatuIndependent
ADZE
Owner of Red Noº 5, Father-Above-All of the Blood Disco
“I've got three strikes against me: I'm black, vampire, and Nosferatu. Yet, all of you want to be me because I run shit… And I still shine.”
Facts at a Glance
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Adze is technically an Autarkis who only claims Camarilla status for political leverage.
Vulnerability(1)
Adze has a blinded right eye hidden behind black round-rimmed glasses.
Knowledge(1)
Adze was a silent financier of the Warehouse and the 1970s house-music scene.
Asset(3)
Adze uses the drag performer Delilah Supreme as a high-level spy.
Adze mentors Barney Hubbard to maintain his connection to humanity.
Adze maintains a Mask as 'Chris Chung,' a Yardie business owner.
Threat(1)
Adze and Erzulie are building a united community of Caitiff and disenfranchised Kindred.
Alliance(2)
Adze is deeply in love with Erzulie and would destroy the city to protect her.
Adze finds common ground with Cedrick Calhoun and Jason Newberry.
Conflict(2)
Adze harbors deep resentment toward the Ventrue and Tremere clans.
The Nosferatu clan views Adze with disdain for being too visible and vain.
Goal(2)
Adze aims to elevate Clan Nosferatu to surpass the social status of the Toreador and Ventrue.
Adze is working to make his club, Red Noº 5, crush the Succubus Club.
Quirk(1)
Adze prefers to feed on mortals with 'fire blood' (choleric humours).
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Elders' Ire
It's no secret the Camarilla begrudgingly tolerate Adze's presence in Chicago. He offers no true allegiance to the sect. The other Nosferatu especially feel he looks upon them with disdain, that he is too vain, reaches too far, and is too visible. Adze intends to break free from the Nosferatu stereotype of backroom dealer and underground broker, believing he can bring the clan to the same, or better, heights than the loathed Toreador and Ventrue.
Unworthy of Power
The Ventrue think Adze is making a political move to become the new Prince. Caitiff are beginning to outnumber the "Legitimately Sired." With the Blood Disco his allies Erzulie and Mamuwalde run, the disenfranchised are becoming a united community. This burgeoning community, with no loyalty to sect or clan save the ones they create, challenge the essence of the Kindred itself. Jackson wants to control the power base Adze and Erzulie have created.
Toe-to-Toe with the Greatest
Red Noº 5 booms in popularity, members of all clans attending the club for its sweet tunes, pulsating herd, and vital atmosphere. Adze makes no secret that he wants his club to crush the Succubus, calling it "a Ventrue's idea of nostalgia."
Chicago CamarillaDistant
Adze self-describes as a "Cammie" and then sucks his teeth in disdain. Any politically motivated Kindred in Chicago believe he's an Autarkis. The truth is he does wish to ascend the Camarilla's ladder, but he wants to reshape the ladder before climbing it. He takes the role of Keeper of Elysium if only to ensure no violence takes place in his club.
Kevin JacksonEntitled
Adze's respect for Kevin Jackson is limited to racial issues. The Nosferatu believes all Ventrue are handed their wealth and position, and none have struggled like the Banu Haqim, Nosferatu, and Malkavians. For this combination of reasons, he finds Cedrick Calhoun and even Jason Newberry palatable company from time to time, but charges any members of clans Ventrue or Tremere extra for admittance to his club.
Primogen CouncilFlawed
Adze's respect for Kevin Jackson is limited to racial issues. The Nosferatu believes all Ventrue are handed their wealth and position, and none have struggled like the Banu Haqim, Nosferatu, and Malkavians. For this combination of reasons, he finds Cedrick Calhoun and even Jason Newberry palatable company from time to time, but charges any members of clans Ventrue or Tremere extra for admittance to his club.
ErzulieLove
Adze's closest Kindred relationship is with Erzulie. His bond with the Toreador is as close to love as vampires can feel without the Blood Bond. He would tear the city apart if anything befell her.