Before the Flood:Livia Veneziano

Livia Veneziano

“I say what I mean, and I do what I say.”

“God will provide, but you must provide until he does.”

Livia is the childe of the now deceased Antonio Soderini, of the Sangiovanni Family. Her history with the Family predates her Embrace however, her earliest childhood memories being of the Sangiovanni and their ways.

Born in Palermo of Sicily, Livia learned soon after her parents’ disappearance the difference between surviving on the streets versus surviving under the protective shadow of the Family. Housed in the eerie Capuchin Catacombs, she became the errand girl of the Sangiovanni and the keeper of the corpses. From an early age Livia was surrounded by death, extortion, and intimidation, which normalized it for her.

After a rather publicized spat with a Family member, Livia was exiled to Prague. Yes, exiled is the word for it. Regardless if it was addressed as relocation, it was exile in her mind. Going along for the ride with her was Signore Antonio Soderini, a Kindred who was also being relocated. For the good of the Family, of course. The brief time between them resulted in an ignited flame between two old souls; the torch was passed on that night, and a new purpose blossomed within Livia.

Bringing that Sicilian charm with her to Prague, Livia has decided to take charge of her own destiny and begin her own business.

Clan: Mekhet

Bloodline: Sangiovanni

House: Lamentations

Mask: Authoritarian

Dirge: Penitent

Beats: 4

Experiences: 0

Status

Health: 6

Willpower: 4

Blood Potency: 1

Vitae: 10

Humanity: 7

Defense: 6

Speed: 11

Initiative Modifier: 4

Aspirations

Learn more about the history of her Sire

Get respect in Prague (Gain a dot of City Status)

Indulge in a little knowledge (Gain a dot of the Academics Skill)

Rescue Sergio

Banes

Taint of the Dead: The Sangiovanni carry in them the taint of death. On the outside, they may appear pristine and beautiful and fully human. On the inside, the touch of the grave clings to them. The living can feel this, an intangible sensation of wrongness, that repels them. All Sangiovanni are treated as having a Humanity score 2 lower when it comes to relating to humans.

In addition to this, the Sangiovanni have a particular love for the dead. A love that crosses clearly into the lines of obsession. Whenever a Sangiovanni is confronted with a corpse for the first time, they must roll Resolve + Composure, with a bonus equal to the bonus granted to their detachment rolls. On failure, the Necromancer gains the Obsession Condition, with a focus on the corpse in question. What the Necromancer desires from the corpse varies from kindred to kindred. For some, they wish to study it, to touch it, to taste it, and at times, something wholly more depraved. But whatever the desire, the Sangiovanni will attempt to pursue it, and all other actions will suffer. Resolve this condition when the Sangiovanni has satisfied their desire.

Tenebrous Curse: Mekhet blood is the blood of shadows. Their Requiem is one of secrecy and symbolism. For this reason, Mekhet each suffer a single bane that is not tied to a breaking point. When the Mekhet reaches Humanity 6, choose a bane. This bane counts toward the three banes a vampire is allowed, so the Mekhet is less able to mitigate detachment. As well, consider a Mekhet’s Humanity to be one dot lower for all Humanity-based banes (including sunlight and torpor).

Touchstones

Sergio Orlock: One of the few of the living that Livia refers to as her "favorite". Livia's right hand man. Too scared to talk to her? You talk to Sergio. Questions about anything? You talk to Sergio. Even her own staff knows to hit him up before talking with her, unless it's an emergency or too good of news to let him take the credit of sharing. Sergio is an educated man who finds Livia's bluntness charming, and easily is entertained by her antics. Though she hates to admit it, his attempts to boost her academics are helpful. Sergio wants for nothing if Livia can help it in exchange for his business smarts towards her funeral home. Don't mistake him for just a suit though...his strengths lie elsewhere as well...

• Humanity 6

Alinardo Veneziano

• Humanity 5

Disciplines

Auspex 3

• The Beast's Hackles (Wits + Empathy + Auspex)
• Uncanny Perception (Intelligence + Empathy + Auspex)
• The Spirit's Touch (Wits + Occult + Auspex)

Celerity 1

Obfuscate 1

Theban Sorcery 1

Vigor 3

Bloodline Gift

Dead Reckoning

Devotions

Ectoplasmic Manifestation

Mortician's Appraisal

Shuffling Porter

Attributes

Intelligence 3

Wits 3

Resolve 3

Strength 6

Dexterity 3

Stamina 2

Presence 2

Manipulation 3

Composure 1

Skills

Academics 2

Investigation 3

Medicine 4 (Funeral Practices)

Occult 1 (Theban Sorcery)

Politics 1

Science 1

Athletics 2

Brawl 2

Larceny 1

Stealth 1

Weaponry 2 (Improvised Weapons)

Empathy 2

Intimidation 1

Streetwise 1

Subterfuge 2

Merits

City Status 1

Resources 2

Retainer 3 (Sergio)

Safe Place 3 (Funeral Home)

Small-Framed

Staff 1 (Thugs, Larceny)

Status 2 (House of Lamentations)

True Friend (Sergio)

Theban Sorcery Rituals

Blood Scourge

• Theban Sorcery 1
• Target Successes: 6

Revelatory Shroud

• Theban Sorcery 1
• Target Successes: 5