Mr Stone

Mr. T Stone
Sect:	The Camarilla ••••• ••
Clan:	Ventrue (Masquerade) •••
City:	Brisbane --
Pack/Coterie:	None
Title:	Clan Head
Sire:	Piotr Olienko
Lineage:	House Vandal
Embraced:	?? First Presented in Trieste, Italy in 1760
Generation:	9th
Player:	Shay McAulay
Storyteller:	Brisbane VST

Personal Information

Mr. Stone (do not address him by his first name, even if you know it) is the former Ventrue Primogen and the person to talk to if you want stuff done, for a good price. He has extensive contacts in the city and can make most arrangements for you so that you only need to deal with him not manage all the details yourself. Mr. Stone is easy to approach but very traditional and can be a little set in his ways.

Since the foundation of the city as a Camarilla domain, Mr Stone has gifted each prince that survives at least 5 years on the throne a sword. The swords vary from Prince to Prince in some pattern of Mr Stones devising. Each sword is a well crafted example of it's type. Most of the swords have been new, but some have appeared to be original weapons of times past. Mr Stone has also offered instruction in the use of each weapon to the Reigning Prince upon presentation.

Mr. Stone has served in most positions in the city of Brisbane at some time or another. He founded the domain as a Camarilla Domain in 1907, ruling till 1914, when he stepped aside. He took up the position of Sheriff and served till the end of the Great War, a role he again accepted for World War II. After the failed peace conference with the Anarchs and the bad treatment of Elysium from member of both sides, he accepted the Role as keeper of Elysium, a role he continued to hold until July 2013 when upon his ascension to the throne Iadro Orsini asked him to serve has his Seneschal.

Appearance

A solid man in his late 30's maybe early 40's he seems to have a lot of years on his shoulders. He has the bearing of a warrior and speaks of time in the army in his mortal life. He is always well dressed but never at the cutting edge of fashion, seeming to stay on the safer 'well-accepted' standard.

Personality

Very traditional and a staunch Camarilla adherent. Mr. Stone is a typical Ventrue, very proper and traditional. But he is very trustworthy, never breaking his word and always finishing any task completely.

Mortal World

The Stone family was amongst the early settlers of Brisbane with extensive shipping and industry interests in the City. The recent death of Terrence Stone II in the floods of 2011 seems have brought a pale over the family as they have shied away from public appearances since. Terrence (Terry) Stone III has not followed the family into it's traditional business but has branched out into more modern enterprises leaving the more traditional part of the family business to his staff. Under Terry's leadership the family has made major inroads into controlling the specialised private security business in the city. The full extent of the Families holdings are not known as they have interests and holding across the city.

Information Known by Kindred Society

As Brisbane began to grow in the latter years of the 19th Century and the early years of the 20th Century Mr. Stone saw the growth of the Camarilla in other parts of the Country and realised that that Brisbane, as an independent city was a risk to the Camarilla and a target for the Sabbat. He called in favours owed and contacted associated starting in 1905 asking them to consider relocating to Brisbane. Once he had a critical mass of Kindred supporting him he claimed Praxis of the city and declared it a Camarilla domain.

As Brisbane's first Prince he served until the pressures of changes being wrought on the city by the demands of the Great War. Seeing this he stepped aside as Prince. In the intervening years he has often served as Sheriff to various of the Cities Princes. But never for more than a few years till someone else can be trained to do the Job.

Known Associations In Court

Mr. Stone has good relations with all the Elders currently residing in the Brisbane Court. He shows deference and respect to all of them as is due their standing and position. He does not appear to have any public enemies or feuds. Mr. Stone seems to have an extensive working relationship with La Belle Dame d'Lumiere.

He has known contacts and working relationships with most well-placed members of the Court.

Timeline

Actual Embrace and history is not fully know. Someone of a similar name and description was a member of Clan Ventrue maybe as early as the 1300's. This person was best described as a Ventrue 'Enforcer'. Not well versed in the social niceties of Kindred Politics. But very adept at protecting Clan Ventrue's interests and members. If this person is in fact Mr Stone then he is very old. If not, then he is still a Ancillae of considerable resource and capability.

• 1760 - First proven appearance in a Camarilla Court
• 1840 - Moved to Hong Kong with his Sire
• 1865 - Moved to Brisbane
• 1907 - Claimed Praxis of the Domain of Brisbane and made it into a Camarilla City
• 1915 - Stepped down as Prince, accepted role of Sheriff
• 1918 - Stepped down as Sheriff
• 1938 - Was appointed Sheriff during World War II due to past experience
• 1944 - Stepped down as Sheriff
• 1975 - Ventrue Primogen, a position he still holds
• 1982 - Keeper of Elysium following the declaration of War with the Anarchs
• 2013 - Seneschal of Brisbane under Prince Orsini
• 2014 - Promoted to Archon in service to Justicar Xavier of Clan Gangrel

Information Known by Members of Clan Ventrue

In Ventrue gatherings Mr. Stone is addressed as :

• Margrave Stone of House Stone
• Founder of House Stone
• Count of Springhill
• Praetor of Brisbane
• Ambassador to the Artists

He holds the following Awards of Marchio Rank.

• The Iron Shield
• The Silver Crown
• Paragon
• Gerousia

For further information on what this means see the Ventrue Dignitas document [1]

Lineage

• Caine
  • Enoch
    • Ventru
      • Nefer-meri-Isis
        • Severus
          • Gunderic the Vandal
            • Gitte
              • Piotr Olienko

Known Grandsire

• Gitte (Childe of Gunderic Vandal) - Current Location Unknown

Known Sire

• Piotr Olienko - Last known Location Hong Kong, presumed deceased

The relationship between Mr Stone and his Sire appears to have been a rough one. Elder Olienko did not seem to hold his Childe in high social regard, but seems to have respected his skills.

Known Siblings

Elder Olienko had a number of Childer, few have made it to modern nights and none appear to be currently active

Known Childer

• Nicolette DuQuesne.
• Alice-Rose Hopwood

Known Grand-childer

• TBA (Played by Christian Melrose), Childe of Nicolette DuQuesne
• Mr. Alexander Raven, Childe of Nicollete DuQuesne

Cousins

• Elsa

Quotes

Quotes By

"Very well, I can provide that service. I will have the contracts written up and sent to you. Now about the price ..." - Mr Stone to far too many people.

"Always 'buy' when the blood is in the 'water', even if the blood is your own." - Mr. Stone to Alex Valmont when teaching him to be a Ventrue.

Quotes About

"You can absolutely guarantee the Mr Stone will deliver on his agreement. But make sure you read the contract first, he is a Ventrue after all."

- Elder Stone of Clan Tremere when discussing the reliability of Mr Stone with a Tremere Neonate.

"If you ever need an example of the strength of the Camarilla, watch Mr. Stone deal with the Anarchs. He has my utmost respect."

- Iadro Orsini, Introducing a newcomer to the Court.

"Lord Stone is diligent and efficient. Have no delusions that this is not to have my business concluded and myself speeding from his city as quickly as possible. A wise policy - Yet he is diligent and efficient non-the-less."

- Gunderic the Vandal

"The advantage of hostile and aggressive Campires is that one can always trust them to be hostile and aggressive - see your good 'ol Teddy, here. Mr. Stone, on the other hand, is a perfectly gracious host, and thus is not to be trusted. Watch him closely. And now, my loyal soldiers, I am off to tea with the Camarilla. I expect snipers on every roof - do not disappoint me."

- Silke

#betterthanGunderic

- Random neonates

Conversations

"You shall bow, Lord Stone." - Gunderic the Vandal to Stone, when the assembled Kindred began kneeling to the Justicar.

Rumours

• Mr. Stone was the First Kindred to Settle in Brisbane (before it was actually Brisbane)
• Mr. Stone built Cloudlands and gave it to La Belle Dame d'Lumiere in payment for ... (there are a number of versions of this each with a different reason for the gift).

Inspirations and Soundtrack

• Hand of Sorrow, Within Temptation
• Jingle of a dog's collar, Butthole Surfers
• Lost boys and golden girls, Jim Steinman
• Sympathy for the Devil, Natalie Merchant (not the Gun's and Roses or the Rolling Stone's versions)
• Jesus I was Evil, Darcy Clay

Status

City

1. Acknowledged as a Member of the Camarilla in the past and again on his initial Praxis of Brisbane as a Camarilla City.
2. Influential Given by Armand LeBlanc for continued services to the City of Brisbane.
3. Efficient Given by Justicar Xaviar for services to his Conclave in the City of Brisbane.
4. Affluent Given by Prince Kaalia Raine
5. Revered by right of his position as Ventrue Clan Head.
6. Well-known by right of his position as Ventrue Clan Head.
7. Elder by Right of Age.
8. Venerated by Right of Age.

Boons

Owed By Mr Stone

• Trivial boon owed by Mr Stone to Claire for purchased services and information.
• Trivial boon owed by Mr Stone to Emily Black in recompense for the ill considered words of his descendant.
• Trivial boon owed by Mr Stone to La Belle Dame d'Lumiere for the user of the services of her ghoul.
• Trivial boon owed by Mr Stone to Andrew of Clan Malkavian for his patience.
• Minor boon owed by Mr Stone to Ronan for purchase and manufacture of custom equipment.
• Minor boon owed by Mr Stone to Jacqueline Keighley for information and assistance with an occult matter.
• Major boon owed by Mr Stone to Elder Stone for recompense for the delays incurred in the Building of a number of Masonic/Tremere facilities during World War II

Owed to Mr Stone

• Trivial boon owed by Miss Abyss to Mr Stone for smoothing over a minor error in conversation.
• Trivial boon owed by Voce to Mr Stone for Acknowledgement in the City.
• Trivial boon owed by La Belle Dame d'Lumiere to Mr Stone for Secure delivery services.
• Minor boon owed by Claire to Mr Stone for Moving and relocation services.
• Minor boon owed by Ronan to Mr Stone for Transport and supply of specialist industrial equipment and materials.
• Minor boon owed by Ronan to Mr Stone for recompense over failed activities.
• Minor boon owed by Ricardo to Mr Stone for unspecified transportation services.
• Minor boon owed by Elder Stone to Mr Stone for construction of needed facilities.
• Major boon owed by Aldo Giovanni to Mr Stone for Transportation and Guarding of Giovanni Property from Europe.

OOC Information

Member Information
Player:	Shay McAulay
Number:	2007010003
Domain:	Brisbane