Aluc Romas de Leon

Mortal Days

Aluc lived his mortal life as a hedonist in Spain, enjoying the love of counts and countesses while exerting subtle influences on their political aims. For his entire life he’d never been ashamed of getting dirty to get close to the powerful and the privileged. He’d grown up the son of a wealthy Don, and used his access to others of title to maneuver them into actions he wouldn’t ever put his own name to. It wasn’t a difficult play, as people were drawn to him because he was a curiosity: blind since birth, dashingly handsome, and coated in a reputation for devilish behavior.

Aluc enjoyed his mortality, indulging in every vice available to him. Unable to see, he indulged every other sense. He never grew jaded, pushing just a little bit more in every direction to taste a new experience whenever he could. All the while his star rose in the court, as vampires aware of and amused by the decadent mortal watched intently. As Aluc revealed in excess, his eventual sire addicted him to his vitae and made him a ghoul, grooming him to control the aristocracy on behalf of the Followers of Set. Unexpectedly, Aluc’s ability plummeted, as thralldom stifled his creative freedom. His wiles against nobles suddenly failed catastrophically, leading to his departure from Spain under a cloud of infamy. Out of desperation, his sire Embraced Aluc in the hope it might revive his spark.

Kindred Nights

The plan worked, in a sense. Aluc found new focus, but did not embrace the role of political snake again for some time. Instead, he saw immortality as a grand opportunity to indulge in new experiences. He didn’t gain the use of his eyes through the Embrace, but this did not slow his love of artistic expression. He became a patron of the arts in Paris, London, and eventually Chicago, developing a passion for supporting those who create beautiful and provocative works of art. His choices were always risqué, because he was unafraid to step outside of propriety. He gauged the artistic quality through touching it and listening to the emotion in other admirers’ voices. If art evoked a strong response, he procured it. Aluc started hosting decadent gatherings as he found his feet in the arts and passions scene. His parties were a spectacle, combining performance, artistic display, and hospitality. He became well known for ensuring his guests always left satisfied.

Aluc saw hosting as an art form, the perfect means of expression and obtaining of secrets. He never claimed to be an artist of any sort, but took great pride and care in his skills as a party leader. His clan elders forbade him from taking on an official title like Keeper of Elysium, but he was known in Chicago as the man to ask when a good party was needed. It was a century ago when Aluc met Alexa. Alexa confronted him about a vulgar art installation and did not succumb to his charm. Few could hold their ground with the supreme host, but the fact that Alexa did so without hesitation caught his attention. Alexa remained amused by him, and so began a depraved relationship where the two agreed to try and find a new way to shock each other every month. The two continue their gambit to this night.

During the recent convention of Camarilla Justicars held in Chicago, Portia invited Aluc to play host at the Succubus Club. While the seriousness of the political event was not lost on Aluc, he tried to offer a reprieve from the diplomatic sparring with raucous entertainments. The event reignited his lust for political maneuvering, which he had long put aside.

Appearance

Aluc is a handsome-looking Spaniard in his 30s. While paler now than when he was alive, he still keeps his olive complexion and tan more than vampires normally do. His hair is generally tied back into a ponytail and he keeps his accent in all Kindred conversations. He generally wears men’s designer clothing from Spain. It doesn’t matter if he is wearing a suit or dressed casually, the image Aluc puts forth is one of elegance and intention. As an art critic and gallery owner, Aluc is known under the nom de plume of Hector Segura. When appearing as Hector, Aluc drops his accent and has his hair cut short, but continues to dress up. He can’t let that part of his style slip.