Paul Bathalos

Paul Bathalos was a sculptor in life who was Embraced by Michael the Archangel and was one of two surviving childer of the Patriarch who survived the Fourth Crusade. The other survivor was Pakourianis the Dove.

Biography
It was love at first sight for Michael. Paul, though not a great sculptor in comparison to masters, was still sufficiently proficient to warrant attention. It was not his skill, however, that brought about his Embrace, but a longing in Michael that harkened back to his past. He believed that Paul was a reincarnation of Ma-ri – his beloved ghoul from Ebla – based on some startling but coincidental similarities in his general build, effeminate manner and soft beauty.

Paul is not the reincarnation of Michael's ancient lover, but is convinced that he is. Paul also believes that the Patriarch is an angel, and fears that their relationship may ruin Michael's ascendance. To prevent the Patriarch from becoming a “fallen angel,” Paul has allowed Symeon to transform him into a hideous monstrosity. Paul now sequesters himself in his chambers, concentrating on his craft and occasionally visits Michael when the Methuselah falls into torpor.

Together with his broodmate Pakourianis, Paul went on to found the Nephilim, a short-lived offshoot of the Toreador Clan that revered Michael as a literal divine figure.