Old Nick
Thearch of the Silver Ladder
Born: 31/08/1945
Age: 68 years
Rank: Adept of Mind
Titles/Memberships: Deacon of the Silver Ladder, Provost of the Path of the Scourge
Various nicknames and aliases: Shadownamed "Old Nick" by Roman Arlington. Prior to this known as "Stone"
Physical description: 182cm tall, greying blonde hair, blue eyes, typically wears glasses. Professionally dressed and groomed. Robust build despite age.
Awakened: New York, 11/09/2001
Initial Master: Roman Arlington
Nimbus: A black cape swirls and descends like smoke, wrapping about him while his eyes flare purple.
Timeline
Recent events
2013
With the union of the North and South Consilii into the Consilium of the Golden Quill, Old Nick remains Deacon of the Silver Ladder and close adviser to Cassandra Arlington, Hierarch of Perth.
The initial sessions of the Consilium of the Golden Quill have been largely administrative or diplomatic engagements, with Old Nick manoeuvring support for the new Hierarch. That is, until the emergency meeting of the City's Mastigos, confronting Orobas (current Path Master for the Mastigos) regarding his record of service and commitment to the Mastigos representation to the Path Council.
After a direct challenge, Old Nick was defeated. Orobas, magnanimous in victory, accorded Old Nick the title of Provost of the Mastigos.
Old Nick, upon being approached by Artemis for representation, went further to ensure the participants in the coming Trial of The Salamander were in place. Old Nick himself has offered Lead Factotum for the Defence to The Salamander, with Prosperous as Co-counsel advising on Moros path matters. Alemonia Arlington is the Prosecuting Factotum representing Artemis and The Consilium.
2001
Quotes
Quotes by
"Cigar, Celestine? Cognac? No? You must have something!" by Old Nick during one of Celestine's rare visits to his Sanctum.
"I am truly getting too old for this" – Old Nick, confided to Orobas after their Duel Arcane to settle Path Mastery. Old Nick lost the duel.
"Let's play a game. I call it "Player and Played," or P&P for short. Now, let us look around the room and determine who fits where..."
Quotes about
"It would be that only an old devil like Stone could survive that Hell. Let him be known as Old Nick, now. An old devil." - Roman Arlington, 28/09/2001, during Old Nick's convalescence at the Arlington Estate.
"He is so focussed on the pursuit of obvious power that he sometimes needs to be reminded that a more subtle approach often achieves the same goal with far less resentment from those who do not share his vision" - Alemonia Arlington
Conversations
Rumours
- Gives the Arlingtons a run for their considerable money when it comes to arrogance
- Formerly known as Stone prior to his Awakening
- Whereabouts of his only son are a mystery
- Rumoured to have a Sleepwalker retainer named "Wilson"
- A woman of about Old Nick's apparent age visits his Sanctum once a week for an hour or so
- Still active in Sleeper political circles
Inspirations and Soundtrack
MUSIC
In the Hall of the Mountain King by Edvard Greig
How You Remind Me by Nickelback
Holy Grail by Hunters & Collectors
Nothing Else Matters by Metallica
Ride the Lightning Album featuring the instrumental piece The Call of Ktulu’’ by Metallica
Harvester of Sorrow by Metallica
The Unforgiven by Metallica
King Nothing by Metallica
The Ecstasy of Gold’’ composed by Ennio Morricone
TV AND MOVIES
Clint Eastwood portraying Walt Kowalski from Gran Torino (2008)
Robert Duvall portraying Tom Hagen from The Godfather (1972)
Max von Sydow portraying Chief Judge Fargo from Judge Dredd 1995
William B. Davis portraying The Smoking Man from The X-Files
LITERARY & HISTORICAL
Christian teaching about the Devil
Cato the Younger
Robert E. Lee
OOC Info
In the Fallen World, Stewart Dennison is a kindly if retiring old man who lives in a big old house in Victoria Park. He has lived there since he married, and while the nest is empty the Patriarch remains.
Member Information | |
Player: | Lee |
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Number: | 2011010003 |
Domain: | Perth |