Maldavis, born Carol Davis, is a Tremere-Embraced Caitiff from Chicago, who revolted against Lodin's rule and nearly managed to overthrow him.
Biography[]
| “ | It’s not enough to topple the Ivory Tower. We’ll smash it, and let them writhe in the dust. | ” |
Mortal Days[]
The first time Carol had ever laid eyes on her great-uncle was in the old family photos she helped her grandmother archive. The second time was a few days later in a jazz club. Her boyfriend and close friends were enjoying the atmosphere, but all she could focus on was the well-dressed gentleman sitting alone at a corner table, lost in the intricate music. The family had told her that Abraham DuSable had been killed by the Ku Klux Klan not long after World War I, but there he was, admiring the house band’s take on Thelonious Monk’s Brilliant Corners.
She approached him on a whim. Carol expected an awkward moment and a fun story to bring back to her group. What she hadn’t prepared for was the sheer look of terror on the man’s face when she brought up his name, his confession that he was her great-uncle, and the desperate pleas he gave her to come outside with him, right now, so he could explain everything. Before she could answer, he grabbed her by the arm and dragged her away, from the club, and from her mortal life.
Kindred Nights[]
Abraham’s blood was not strong enough to fully reanimate his descendant. If it weren’t for the intervention of two Caitiff, Valerie and Dickie, she would have burned in the rising sun. Carol adjusted to unlife, taking the name “Maldavis.”
Meanwhile, Prince Lodin’s corruption reached its height, and some of the Primogen of Chicago plotted against him. They needed someone who could come from nowhere, rally the Anarchs, and install governance similar enough to the status quo to stay alive. Maldavis, well-primed to rebel by her coterie, was the perfect false flag.
The Primogen rebels secretly fed Maldavis their blood, granting her unique capabilities the Anarchs had never seen. She believed her powers came from the mixture of her Caitiff nature and her Tremere heritage. Emboldened, she carved out her own influence sphere among the city’s politicians, working outside the city’s established political machines. She had never felt more powerful, alive or dead, and in a rush of vigor, she tracked down and Embraced her old boyfriend, turning him into the vampire Uriah.
The Anarchs coalesced around her, becoming a true movement for the first time in decades. Maldavis aided Harold Washington in his bid to become mayor in the 1983 election and ensured that no vampire, including herself, could influence him or his administration. This enraged Prince Lodin, and set off a series of violent retaliations and street battles later known as the Council Wars.
Maldavis was sure victory was in sight, but two unforeseen events drove her into obscurity.
Lodin discovered who backed Maldavis’ rebellion and begged forgiveness. Soon after, a “serendipitous” assault on Uriah’s reconnaissance party gave Lodin the opportunity to mentally subjugate him and reveal the location of Maldavis’ stronghold. He assaulted it days later. Some of her closest allies sacrificed themselves to sneak her out of her headquarters. This included Valerie, who had never stopped believing that Maldavis could change the city. Horatio Ballard and his ghouls had her staked on top of the Willis Tower and left her to burn in the sunrise.
Lodin’s army found her running in the streets. To her surprise, armed men escorted her to a safe house outside of the city. To this day, she has no idea who rescued her from certain death.
Then, the War of Chicago broke out. The combined assault of the Sabbat and the Lupines wiped out most of the remainder of her support, including Uriah. The remaining Anarchs rallied under Juggler, an Anarch from nearby Gary.
Maldavis spent decades at her absolute lowest. Her guilt and self-doubt sabotaged her time and time again, making sure that every attempt to draw the Anarchs to her cause failed. She came to believe that she was nothing more than a has-been. This feeling was made worse when her sometime mentor, Tyler, abandoned the city citing “a call from across the ocean.”
Now, Maldavis sees an opportunity. The ascendency of Prince Jackson electrified the city’s Anarchs back into action, but a leader has yet to arise. Free from the influence of Camarilla malcontents, Maldavis developed a new vision to bring to the directionless Anarchs: a completely leveled hierarchy. No more Princes, Barons, or Archbishops, and an end to generational snobbery.
If the Kindred want to escape the eye of the Second Inquisition, it must become a society of equals. If that means setting off a new Council War for that to happen, so be it.
Appearence[]
Maldavis is a rail-thin woman who appears to be in her mid-20s. Her skin has a yellow-brownish color. Her dark brown eyes have a commanding gaze. Her hair is straight and short. She keeps her wardrobe simple, just jeans and band T-shirts. With the Blush of Life, her skin darkens to a reddish-brown. When the Beast overcomes her, her eyes take on a golden-brown color.
Character Sheet[]
CbN 1st & 2nd Edition[]
Note: Maldavis' extraordinary powers during the rebellion were the result of aid from members of the primogen, who used their blood to perform feats and heal others. Though they have deserted her, she still attracts attention from other elders, particularly the Inconnu Monitor.
Image: A handsome woman, standing at 5' 11" and weighing 120 pounds. She has a commanding gaze.
Roleplaying Hints: You still desire to change vampiric society, but are plagued with guilt over the damage done to those who once allied with you. Your hesitance and self-doubt surface whenever you attempt to seize power, causing you to feel like a "has-been." As a result, you allow yourself to be ignored and ridiculed by others.
Haven: Maldavis has multiple safe havens throughout the metropolitan area and frequently changes her resting place.
Secrets: B+
Influence: Maldavis doesn't have much influence anymore, though she may be able to gain leverage with old supporters among the primogen, especially if she offers valuable information or other resources. She still has many mortal allies in positions of importance, though not necessarily power.
Fifth Edition[]
Gallery[]
References[]
- VTM: Chicago by Night, p. 77-78
- VTM: Chicago by Night Second Edition, p. 78-79
- VTM: Chicago by Night Fifth Edition, p. 102-104
