The Hand of Carthage

[Krasnapolka]

 

Name: Moloch
Clan: Baali (Brujah)
Generation: 4th
The High Priest of Carthage.
When Tanit's statues were erected, Moloch appeared with his companions. Since then he has quickly worked himself up to his current position and even became a confidant to Troile. A fact some are not too pleased about. He does share a trait with Troile that he prefers to be out of the light, because of this not many are certain what he looks like or what his clan may even be. Some suspect Brujah, others Cappadocian, but Moloch is not specifically masquerading as one though he is not open about his true blood.

As High Priest, he oversees anything relating to religion over the whole empire and divines omens if needed. He has shown himself to be quite respectable and reliable with those he works with and has demonstrated that he desires what is best for the people. However, the mystery surrounding him and the closeness to Troile brings some suspicion.
 

Name: Meneleus
Clan: Brujah
Generation: 4th
The Keeper.
Meneleus is a childe of Troile. During her long travels, she had embraced this Spartan king and he accepted his gift of immortality with grace. After some time she left to continue her travels while he explored his new existence with freedom. When another Brujah by the name of Altamira told him about Carthage and his sire ruling there, the two set out to join the new Empire. Troile and Meneleus have been reunited; his talents and good nature have earned him the position of The Keeper.

With his strength in oration and diplomacy, he keeps the peace between Cainites and between mortals. Often he goes outside the city to speak with the tributaries of Carthage and their Cainite Lords. He used to speak with the Greeks, but after Sicily, those talks have grown cold.
 

Name: Balthazar
Clan: Assamite Vizier
Generation: 6th
Golden Steward.
A Hebrew merchant who has used his immortality to skillfully take control of multiple families and clans in the region. Making their goods, their trade, their coin, his. Land and Sea trade he has mastered, and he always knows where to find more coin, somehow. He makes sure that this lifeblood the empire keeps flowing and that the granaries are consistently full. Being more open about his vampiric nature has severed him well in trade, but he has also learned trade spreads word fast and far. That is not necessarily a good thing and The Matron agrees.

While Troile would prefer that all come to know the Cainite utopia that is Carthage, there is danger in that. So he makes sure the wrong people don't talk and most keep quiet about the truth of Carthage outside of its borders.


Name: Hiempsal the Libyan
Clan: Old Brujah
Generation: 7th
Master of the Sea.
Not as old and powerful as some others on this council, Hiempsal has proven himself of keen intellect and a prodigy regarding anything maritime related. He is of Libyan blood and a son of a tribe located outside of the great city itself. Hearing about its splendour and the potential opportunities there, he set out before he even reached thirteen summers. He managed to become the apprentice of a shipwright and from there, his knowledge, skill, and desire for innovating just flourished. Which eventually caught the eye of one from the Old Brujah line, the rest is history and some change.

Hiempsal is courteous, but it is clear he cares about seafaring related inventions more than anything or anyone else. He is very competent as master of the harbour and when working with the Golden Steward or the General on issues of sea trade and war. However, he is exceptionally cold towards humans and some believe he actually regards them as lesser. There have been incidents where he has gone overboard regarding punishment when a project of his failed. Which has resulted in him being somewhat disliked and more clearly feared by the mortals.


Name: Botikos
Clan: Brujah
Generation: 6th
General of Carthage.
A warrior from Iberia, and now a warrior for Carthage. The story of his past always changes from one dramatic origin to another. But Altamira had gifted her childe to the city when the last General has perished during the Sicilian War. He is a fine fighter and has had much experience in the field of battle. Don't be deceived by his relaxed and even casual attitude, Botikos is cunning and this not let himself get caught off-guard. The rumour is that he has never lost a fight.

He serves the Empire well and has a way of finding the right mercenaries. Ever since he has been in his position, there have been a lot more Iberians in the city. He promotes the idea of expanding even more in Iberia, but he is also itching for revenge against the Greeks and their theft of Sicily. Under his command, the mortals will succeed and not break.