¶ Local Residents
¶ Kindred
¶ Camarilla
Prince Tallula Donegan, Toreador Elder. Former Archbishop of Appalachia (from 1914), and linchpin of the notorious pack, The Ridgefangs, she betrayed the Sword of Caine and defected to the Camarilla in 1991. Known to be fickle in her tastes, and has a reputation as an absolutely terrifying combatant. While her path to princedom has been rocky, only adopting the path of humanity in the early 2000s, she rules with an iron fist, and none question her penchant for ruthlessness. She quarterly hosts a kindred art competition, and maintenance of a clan's Primogen seat is contingent upon their contribution. Her fascinations--which most of the domain are subject to--range from fine arts to roller derby. In the end, Tallula describes herself as a “collector of fine things,” a description that has proved an enduring truth over the years, with those who have seen her private gallery suggesting it to have a similar ambiance to a dragon's hoard.
Former Seneschal Big Ben, Elder.
Missing In Action as of December 7th, 2024
A gentle giant, Ben stands nearly seven feet tall, swaddling himself in dark robes. A member of Tallula's pack before ‘91, he defected with her and has continued to follow the Prince wherever she may go. While almost nothing is known about Ben, even his clan, he is noted to have a taste for the theater and music, perhaps at the tutelage of his liege. While many have whispered concerns that he would not be a suitable Prince should something happen to Tallula, he has wielded Authority in a measured way when Tallula is absent, with the exception of an incident in 2001 wherein he seemingly unprovoked brought final death to the Brujah Primogen of the time in open court. Rumors of those who knew him before have said he has gone soft.
Former Sheriff Oliver, Nosferatu Ancilla.
Missing In Action as of December 7th, 2024
Defected to the Tower in ‘91, and has served Tallula as Sheriff for 33 years since the founding of this domain. Oliver tends to keep to himself, but dutifully fulfils his responsibilities, although, he’s noted to have a rather nasty personality that borders at times on the sadistic. He's a fan of catchy little phrases like, “Start shit, get hit,” “Play stupid games, win stupid prizes,” and most notably, “Fuck off." Still, his grouchy demeanor seems to have earned him a reputation as a curmudgeonly grandpa.
Keeper E. W. Grove, Ventrue Ancilla. Known trusted advisor of Prince Tallula. Has been granted personal domain over the grounds of the Grove Park Inn and is responsible for masterminding multiple of the amazing structures in town, including the Grove Arcade, which he still holds ownership of, and his influence stretches far through the mortal world with his ghouls being responsible for many of the city's most beautiful buildings. It is well known that he has been shot down multiple times in requests to make his own structures Elysiums. He defected to the Tower in '91, and has been keeper ever since. As a semi-public figure who is known to be dead, Grove keeps a relatively low profile, but his handiwork can be seen across Asheville.
Harpy Sister Tiffany, Malkavian Ancilla. Sister Tiffany was a Talon in Knoxville before the Asheville domain defected to the Camarilla, and made the pilgrimage in ‘92 on a mission of sorts to help these poor kindred adapt to the path of humanity and customs of the Camarilla. As annoying as that sounds, Tiffany was never pushy and always there to help, and almost by accident, she quickly found herself Harpy. A former nun turned civil rights organizer, she has a long list of parables she eagerly falls back on. She is currently looking forward to celebrating her establishment as an elder of the Camarilla with the domain in 2025.
Former Primogen Magda Doluda, Banu Haqim Ancilla.
Ashes recovered as of December 7th, 2024
A Vizier who joined the Tower in ‘99, she is a stern woman with little love for her own clan, who she’s noted publicly to be, “Big macho, not enough lean meat.” She is well known to safeguard in particular the sizeable Ukranian population of Asheville, and since her arrival in '99 has shepherded a larger flock of Banu Haqim to the area. In 2015 she took a one year Sabbatical from her post to account a childe, but has otherwise served well ever since.
Former Primogen Sadie, Brujah Elder.
Missing In Action as of December 7th, 2024
Ashes recovered as of January 4th, 2025
Sadie used to be Harpy of Charlotte, NC, but came up the hill in 2001 for personal reasons. Over the last 23 years, she's become a mover and shaker, generally liked by all. She knows she's the biggest dog in most rooms, and exudes a cool confidence backed up by her penchant for helping youngsters get into some safe, controlled trouble. She's noted for a sarcastic sense of humor, but rarely pushes a joke too far. Generally considered to lead the primogen council.
Former Primogen Johannan Wilder, Gangrel Ancilla.
Missing In Action as of December 7th, 2024
Ashes recovered as of January 4th, 2025
A former Autark who has lived in the area for over a century, Johannan is well known as the local expert on the Lupines. He joined the Camarilla for the first time in 2011 when the Gangrel returned to the Tower and immediately found himself declared Primogen of the wandering clan. He has a penchant for poetry, nature walks, and is known to be a bit of a romantic.
Former Primogen Maria Ramirez, Lasombra Ancilla.
Missing In Action as of December 7th, 2024
Defecting to the Camarilla in ‘91, everyone always assumed that Maria was in-league with her sire, Bishop Damien Blake, however, she was young, and even before her defection she did not adhere to a Path of Enlightenment. Since her defection she has repeatedly attempted to bring her kin further into the fold of the Tower, and it's been rumored she's come to blows on multiple occasions with the Bishop of the Hearth. She's maintained her Primogen seat uncontested since the formation of Praxis.
Former Primogen Hattie McCloud, Malkavian Ancilla.
Ashes recovered as of December 7th, 2024
Runs Rabbit Motel, a cute little boutique motel with a renowned kitchen! That said, the Motel is well known to serve kindred clientele as well as mortals, and Hattie is proud to give out free samples of her new “vintages,” at gather. Blood from mortals fed for an extended period on her fine dining. An effusively cheery woman, she's the perfect image of the southern nana, and yet, she's proven herself to be cut-throat and vicious in Primogen council.
Former Primogen funnyM0rray, Nosferatu Neonate.
Missing In Action as of December 7th, 2024
A relatively new addition to the Primogen Council, funnyM0rray was only embraced in 2011, and six years after her embrace, became Primogen in 2017. She's well known for her deep love of the mortal culture known as “fandom,” and is eager to help kindred maintain the first tradition in digital spaces. Despite her small stature and difficulties with mobility caused by the embrace, or perhaps in part because of them, much of the domain has united behind her as a neonate darling.
Former Primogen Miles Wilkins Toreador Neonate.
Missing In Action as of December 7th, 2024
Ashes recovered as of January 4th, 2025
Perhaps it's because everyone has always assumed the Toreador Primogen was a yes-man for Tallula, but there has never been a strong Toreador Primogen in Asheville. Miles may well be the weakest though. Perhaps it's that it became public gossip that he paid every Toreador in the domain a major boon to let him have the position, or perhaps it's his simpering personality, but most members of the domain agree that it would be best if he stuck to his chosen “art,” fantasy football.
Former Primogen Tyrell Jackson. Ventrue Ancilla.
Missing In Action as of December 7th, 2024
Ashes recovered as of January 4th, 2025
Tyrell came to the domain in ‘92 from Knoxville with Sister Tiffany, and quickly settled into the domain. In 2002, he became Ventrue Primogen, and is well known to be a cheerful man who puts “family” first. Priding himself on being an average guy, despite the embrace, Tyrell loves sports, good food--a luxury his embrace still allows him to enjoy--and spending quality time with his friends. In the isolated town, he’s a vocal proponent on focusing on “what matters,” rather than the politics of it all.
Svetlana Evgenovna Volshebnik, Tremere Elder. The warlock's arrival in Asheville coincided with the domain's flip to the Camarilla and the rise of the Shadow Curtain across Russia in 1991. The Elder Tremere serves as an official non-voting “advisor” to the Primogen Council, but she seems to serve other official capacities for the Camarilla and for the Prince. The rumors regarding her duties are too inconsistent to be of much use, though it is clear that something keeps the powerful wizard distracted from building Clan Tremere to the esteem it would have in most domains.
Ken Dances, Nosferatu Neonate. All but the most obtuse Kindred in the domain know about Ken Dances and The Weather, his pirate radio show. Where else would they get their news, and who else would they trust to cast the soundtrack for their eternal nights? As reclusive as he is famous, he has not been seen at a Gather, or even an Elysium, for as long as anyone cares to remember. Even though not even his Cousins have seen him, everyone knows his voice.
¶ Anarch
(Petty) Baron Schaefer, Brujah Ancilla. A known crony of Baron Santos of Johnson City, the intellectual baron built a small fiefdom in the tiny college town of Mars Hill in the mid-20th century. It is rumored that he struck a deal with Tallula that the Anarchs would leave the Blue Ridge range to the Sabbat if he could create his own domain, and since the flip to the Camarilla, a further deal was struck: Any Sabbat in WNC wishing to join the tower, can entrust their heretical books and artifacts with him, as a disinterested third-party, for safekeeping until the owner desires the item's return. Due to this arrangement, It's well known that somewhere in the small sleepy town, he has perhaps one of the largest libraries of heretical lore on the east coast.
¶ Sabbat
Please note, while this is a Camarilla game, the domain of Asheville is surrounded by the diocese of WNC, and due to the domain's notable history with the Sabbat, their rough politics and emissaries are well known across the divide.
Father Lucien Blake, Lasombra. Bishop of the Hearth. A preacher in life, and a book of Nod thumping evangelist in death, he has vocally stated that all traitors should be purged from the region. He is yet to move on this threat. He has been known to send chic-tracts for distribution at Camarilla gatherings.
Michael, Malkavian. Bishop of Prophecy. An enigmatic fellow, few without Sabbat connections know the young man. That said, when forced to interact with members of the domain, he has been nothing but cordial, respecting whatever boundaries Prince Tallula has put in place.
Miss Kitty, Nosferatu. Bishop of Culture. A new addition to the Diocese, Miss Kitty is a social butterfly who has already multiple times come head to head with the Sheriff for meddling in the domain's art scene. She has had agents multiple times issue public announcements to the Camarilla challenging Tallula Donegan to assorted art battles. The prince has never once answered one of Miss Kitty's challenges.
Rex the Dick, Brujah. Bishop of Pride. Rex runs a biker gang out in Canton, and has frequently stirred up trouble across the borders of the domain. Once in 2017 he went too far and was rendered torpid by Sheriff Oliver and delivered to Sabbat Emissary Zelda Fitzgerald publicly in court. A rampant firebrand, Rex has regularly issued death threats against officers of the domain and worse, and is well known to be on thin ice with the other clergy.
Winter, Toreador. Emissary to the Camarilla. Ductus of 150 Guns, a roaming Sabbat pack originally from Savannah, Winter serves as an official Emissary to the Camarilla for the Diocese of Western North Carolina. They attended Gathers less frequently than Zelda, but their words carry the weight of the Sabbat’s formal structure and leadership. Prince Tallulah grants Winter leniency when it comes to decorum, and many Neonates have been left embarrassed after attempting as much as a light verbal jab at the Emissary.
Zelda Fitzgerald, Toreador. Bishop of the Arts. Childe of Prince Tallula Donegan, Zelda remained Sabbat during the transition, and now resides in Hendersonville. She is an official emissary of the Sabbat in the domain, and frequents court. She is well known to wish her sire to return to the Sabbat, and while Tallula has always refused her, Zelda remains a reputable emissary and is deemed both favored, and honorable by the Prince. She is also famous, and known to be dead, which means the emissary frequently pays neonates in the domain for assistance covering her tracks.