William Miller was a mentally deranged white supremacist serial killer in life.
In death, he became a wraith of the Penitent Legion and arose to the rank of Anacreon in the Atlanta Necropolis.
History[]
William Miller was raised a staunch Southern Baptist and caught the importance of God, Country, and White Supremacy from the time he could talk. William tried his hand at being a minister, but found that his lust for young "coloured" girls kept getting in his way. He quit the ministry before he could be caught in the act. Disgusted by his own actions, William went back to the farm and tried to set his heart into the work of tilling the fields. When his impure thoughts returned, he joined the Ku Klux Klan in an attempt to squelch his feelings. As a member of the Klan he tortured and murdered ex-slaves along with his brethren each week, and in time his desires began to fade. His career as a farmer and a member of the Klan ended abruptly when he and his buddies picked the wrong house to assault, and William Miller met a shotgun blast at close range. Even death did not stop the unholy passion that tore through him, and Miller soon learned a few tricks that helped him along the way. In 1911, Miller became known briefly in Atlanta as "Jack the Ripper," surpassing his namesake's body count four times over and killing a total of twenty young women in violent fashions that exceeded the Whitechapel Ripper's penchant for mutilation. He has tried to curb his murderous tendencies, but has not yet succeeded. Miller has gone on a rampage in the Skinlands on several more occasions, normally satisfying himself with only one or two victims. His favourite victims are those of mixed heritage.
In recent years, Miller has risen to lead the so-called Penitent Legions. There was a great deal of debate over his soul initially, as he was claimed by the Penitent Legion as well as the Legion of the Grim. The Anacreon of Fate was called in, and after a great deal of deliberation, it was ruled that he indeed belonged to the Laughing Lady. Miller has learned to let those in his "care" do as they please, and they in turn do not interfere with his administrative duties.
William Miller rules over the Penitent Legions, made up of the victims of madness. He is a nuisance to most of the other Anacreons, but he is a growing nuisance. The number of dysfunctional families and drug abusers is on a strong upswing, and with their increase so too does the Penitent Legion continue to grow. Reaping the asylums and psychological wards as well as the many people who require, but must do without, professional care. In truth, the name is hardly a good indication of how most members of the Penitent Legion feel. There is very little true organization within the ranks of the victims of madness. Most tend to lean towards handling their own earthly affairs and dealing as little as possible with the other factions of the Hierarchy. William Miller has no trouble with that concept, as the members of his own Legion could well decide to interfere with his desires. Natatia King is one of the few who Miller knows he can trust to do as she is asked, and that is only because she greatly desires his acceptance. To Natatia, any affection is better than none. The lack of strong forces has not stopped William. The Anacreon has simply started gathering favours from the Greyboys and the Sons of the Imperial Dragon. His tendency towards leniency on their behalf has led to a mutual understanding with both groups, and a strong desire to aid the Anacreon of the Penitent Legion in return for continued support.
Image[]
William Miller looks around 25, with a blond crew cut and dark grey eyes. He is lightly freckled and heavily muscled and stands 6' 7" tall. Miller is normally dressed in farmer's clothes, but occasionally he wears the full dress uniform of his position or the full regalia of a Klansman.
Character Sheet[]
References[]
- WTO: Necropolis: Atlanta, p. 55, 56
