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THEMIS DATABASE: MAES MORDECHAI
Jan. 14th, 2014 07:45 pmMAES MORDECHAI
BIOMETRICS
FULL NAME: Maes Mordechai
KNOWN ALIASES AND TITLES: Cardinal of the Brotherhood of Violence, the Butcher of Ireland
DATE OF BIRTH: January 29, 1509 (current reincarnation); original date of birth unknown
AGE: 554 (physically registers at the age of 57 to most sensors)
NATIONALITY: Irish
DISTINGUISHING MARKS: By merit of the blessing he received from Yahweh (a boon that Elaine, the new Creator, has chosen to retain), Maes always retains the physical features he had during his first life cycle.
HUNTER DOSSIER
CLASS: Vaizard (Rivers Hunter of the Mordechai Line {Favored Enemy: Fae})
HOME COMPACT/CONSPIRACY: The Brotherhood of Violence
RANK: Godhand
POSITIONS HELD:
AFFILIATED COMPACTS/CONSPIRACIES:
OTHER AFFILIATED GROUPS:
TACTICAL DESIGNATION: Front Line Fighter, Field Leader, and Administrator
FAVORED WEAPONS: Short Arms and Daggers
COMBAT ASSESSMENT: Tactical long-ranged fighter, preferring to engage enemies within his own territory and at a good distance. Liberally employs traps. Prefers to employ Benedictions and save the gift of his Rivers lineage as a last resort to throw enemies off.
HISTORY
Maes Mordechai, together with his younger brother Alistair, holds the distinction of being the first mortals to develop techniques and supernatural abilities that are now attributed to the different lineages of the Rivers Hunters. Maes’ particular devotion to the Vigil is grounded upon grief and the destructive need for revenge. Maes’ wife and children had been stolen away by the Gentry, and he had been forced to kill his family upon their return from Arcadia: their durance had driven the lot of them insane. Ensuring that no one else would undergo the same tragedy that he did ever again became Maes’ motivation to become a Jack Ketch – that is, an individual that specialized in eliminating fetches, and killing Fae.
Accounts of the activities of both Mordechai Brothers disappear from the records from between that point and another in the 10th Century: Maes and Alistair’s first encounter with Aidan Clayce – the Last Dragon – founding of the Brotherhood of Violence. Records state that while the two of them were chasing down a mark that was harassing the villages close to their home, the Mordechai brothers stumbled upon the Voidseeker Aidan Clayce, and his then-Kindred companion, Riley Falner. Aidan and Riley had come to the British Isles in search of the Well of Souls, a powerful Magience device from the Fourth World. Alistair and Maes agreed to help the pair recover the machine.
The accounts are vague from there, and asking the four point blank about the occurrences of that night yield close to nothing. However, what is common knowledge to the Methuselah and the Brotherhood (and now, to Netsach and Zangyaku) is that the Well of Souls, in an act of self-preservation, melded itself into the Pattern of the Fifth World. The device had originally been used to purify the souls of the dead, purging them of their memories and ensuring that they returned to the karmic cycle. The fall of the Fourth World had corrupted the machine, making it indiscriminately pull souls – dead and living – into its depths. Aidan and Riley had planned to destroy it: they were wanderers in the Fifth World, and wanted to redeem themselves in whatever way they can by removing any remaining trace of the Fourth World from Creation. What made this task difficult was the fact that destroying the device in its current state would put the Pattern of the Fifth World into jeopardy.
At that point, it is said that Yahweh – the Creator of the Fifth World – descended upon the four as they debated upon their next course of action. Yahweh allowed the Voidseeker to remove the taint within the Well of Souls by bringing it into himself, but forbade the four from destroying it; instead, the Well of Souls could enter His Creation, and take its place within the complex workings of His universe. Nevertheless, because of its nature, the Well of Souls was vulnerable: it needed protectors. The Mordechai Brothers agreed to take this role of their own volition; both of them believed that Aidan and Riley had their own mission to accomplish, especially since the two were developing the Methuselah as a conspiracy that sought to preserve the Balance. This pleased Yahweh, who conferred His personal blessing upon them both… and, by extension, anyone who wished to share in the Sacred Covenant of the Four.
Beyond the Gift of Faith, Yahweh imparted another blessing upon the Mordechai Brothers: the Gift of Long Remembrance. The pair would die, yes, and they would reincarnate as befitting of any of Yahweh’s Creations, but they would live for centuries on end, and possess a unique connection with their first lives – that way, upon every reincarnation, Yahweh would see to it that the pair would come to remember themselves, provided that they continued to believe. Furthermore, it would help them spread the word of the Lord, and watch over the congregation they wished to create in defense of the Well of Souls.
At this point, the paths of the Mordechai Brothers began to diverge. While both of them became recognized Malice Kings under Aidan’s command, where Alistair decided to follow the Dragon wherever he might walk while spreading the Word of God, Maes elected to stay within Europe and its surrounding continents in order to watch over the flock properly. He moved just beneath the awareness of the World of Light, spreading the influence of the Brotherhood throughout Europe and some parts of Asia. While his name did not, until recently, enter the history books, his actions have been attributed to several significant movements within the faith, including the establishment of the Society of Jesus under St. Ignatius of Loyola and the Protestant Reformation. He also provided invaluable support to Hikaru Shinta by aiding him with the establishment of Zangyaku in Japan.
The next significant event that occurred in Maes’ life was the Secret War of Heaven during the 18th Century – an event that actually took place during his latest life cycle. At that point in time, Maes had already relinquished his position as a Malice King of the Methuselah, and was increasingly preoccupied with holding the fragmentary and quarrelsome factions of the Brotherhood together. In an attempt at giving the Brotherhood newfound purpose, Maes and his compact joined the Secret War of Heaven, and witnessed the events that led to Yahweh’s departure, Lucifer Morningstar’s Creation, and Elaine Belloc’s rise as the New Creator. As if to reward him for his devotion, Elaine visited Maes and helped him find a new purpose, both for himself and for the Brotherhood.
The 21st Century bore witness to a revitalized Brotherhood of Violence and a much stronger Maes. He provided support to Keepers of the Vigil that aligned with his beliefs throughout 1999 and 2012, right down to the Brotherhood’s declaration of allegiance to Netsach and their staunch support of the Thrones. He also – albeit reluctantly – agreed to become the Cardinal of the Brotherhood during the First Reforms, and worked tirelessly to preserve the Balance during the Darkest Vigil all the way up to the Armistice at Blaece.
CURRENT STATUS
The Brotherhood of Violence has become one of two conspiracies recognized by the Holy See as Keepers of the Christian Vigil, and Maes is still its Cardinal. Rumor has it that Maes has been on the lookout for somebody to replace him.
PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE
Many are left with the impression that between Maes and Alistair, Maes is the more genial and compassionate figure. That could not be farther from the truth. Maes is, in fact, the more ruthless Mordechai, with a keen mind focused on continuing the War for the Balance in whatever means possible, with whatever means possible.
Maes’ view of the world is incredibly ordered and strict: all things have their place, and all things can be easily divided into “good” and “evil”, “functional” and “useless”. Personal attachments, filial bonds, emotional resonance and the like are always secondary to the cause. He is, in short, the kind of man who will not hesitate to kill a family member, should said family member prove to be evil by Maes’ definition.
THREAT LEVEL
HIGH/NON-FACTOR. Maes’ radical beliefs and even more radical actions have always been done in the name of Keeping the Vigil and preserving the Balance. Because he and his Brotherhood share common goals with the established super powers of the today’s Vigil – the Methuselah included – the chances of Maes becoming an issue for us are unlikely.
ELIAS’ NOTES
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BIOMETRICS
FULL NAME: Maes Mordechai
KNOWN ALIASES AND TITLES: Cardinal of the Brotherhood of Violence, the Butcher of Ireland
DATE OF BIRTH: January 29, 1509 (current reincarnation); original date of birth unknown
AGE: 554 (physically registers at the age of 57 to most sensors)
NATIONALITY: Irish
DISTINGUISHING MARKS: By merit of the blessing he received from Yahweh (a boon that Elaine, the new Creator, has chosen to retain), Maes always retains the physical features he had during his first life cycle.
HUNTER DOSSIER
CLASS: Vaizard (Rivers Hunter of the Mordechai Line {Favored Enemy: Fae})
HOME COMPACT/CONSPIRACY: The Brotherhood of Violence
RANK: Godhand
POSITIONS HELD:
- Founding Father of the Brotherhood (10th Century)
- Bishop of the Cathedral of Twenty-Six (1545-1732)
- Bishop of the Black Cathedral (1787-2016)
- Cardinal of the Brotherhood of Violence (2016-present)
AFFILIATED COMPACTS/CONSPIRACIES:
- The Methuselah, pre-Reformation (former Malice King)
- The Order of the Mani dello Spirito Santo (Godhand, a Paladin of St. George of Lydda)
- Netsach (Inquisitor, Ziz {Liyab])
- Zangyaku (Oni-tsukai {Ten}/Isha {Ten} of the Morticians, the Cathedral of the Twenty-Six {Nagasaki, Japan}; Wolfborn of the Mordechai Line)
OTHER AFFILIATED GROUPS:
- The Society of Jesus, in the Province of the British Isles (1787-present)
TACTICAL DESIGNATION: Front Line Fighter, Field Leader, and Administrator
FAVORED WEAPONS: Short Arms and Daggers
COMBAT ASSESSMENT: Tactical long-ranged fighter, preferring to engage enemies within his own territory and at a good distance. Liberally employs traps. Prefers to employ Benedictions and save the gift of his Rivers lineage as a last resort to throw enemies off.
HISTORY
Maes Mordechai, together with his younger brother Alistair, holds the distinction of being the first mortals to develop techniques and supernatural abilities that are now attributed to the different lineages of the Rivers Hunters. Maes’ particular devotion to the Vigil is grounded upon grief and the destructive need for revenge. Maes’ wife and children had been stolen away by the Gentry, and he had been forced to kill his family upon their return from Arcadia: their durance had driven the lot of them insane. Ensuring that no one else would undergo the same tragedy that he did ever again became Maes’ motivation to become a Jack Ketch – that is, an individual that specialized in eliminating fetches, and killing Fae.
Accounts of the activities of both Mordechai Brothers disappear from the records from between that point and another in the 10th Century: Maes and Alistair’s first encounter with Aidan Clayce – the Last Dragon – founding of the Brotherhood of Violence. Records state that while the two of them were chasing down a mark that was harassing the villages close to their home, the Mordechai brothers stumbled upon the Voidseeker Aidan Clayce, and his then-Kindred companion, Riley Falner. Aidan and Riley had come to the British Isles in search of the Well of Souls, a powerful Magience device from the Fourth World. Alistair and Maes agreed to help the pair recover the machine.
The accounts are vague from there, and asking the four point blank about the occurrences of that night yield close to nothing. However, what is common knowledge to the Methuselah and the Brotherhood (and now, to Netsach and Zangyaku) is that the Well of Souls, in an act of self-preservation, melded itself into the Pattern of the Fifth World. The device had originally been used to purify the souls of the dead, purging them of their memories and ensuring that they returned to the karmic cycle. The fall of the Fourth World had corrupted the machine, making it indiscriminately pull souls – dead and living – into its depths. Aidan and Riley had planned to destroy it: they were wanderers in the Fifth World, and wanted to redeem themselves in whatever way they can by removing any remaining trace of the Fourth World from Creation. What made this task difficult was the fact that destroying the device in its current state would put the Pattern of the Fifth World into jeopardy.
At that point, it is said that Yahweh – the Creator of the Fifth World – descended upon the four as they debated upon their next course of action. Yahweh allowed the Voidseeker to remove the taint within the Well of Souls by bringing it into himself, but forbade the four from destroying it; instead, the Well of Souls could enter His Creation, and take its place within the complex workings of His universe. Nevertheless, because of its nature, the Well of Souls was vulnerable: it needed protectors. The Mordechai Brothers agreed to take this role of their own volition; both of them believed that Aidan and Riley had their own mission to accomplish, especially since the two were developing the Methuselah as a conspiracy that sought to preserve the Balance. This pleased Yahweh, who conferred His personal blessing upon them both… and, by extension, anyone who wished to share in the Sacred Covenant of the Four.
Beyond the Gift of Faith, Yahweh imparted another blessing upon the Mordechai Brothers: the Gift of Long Remembrance. The pair would die, yes, and they would reincarnate as befitting of any of Yahweh’s Creations, but they would live for centuries on end, and possess a unique connection with their first lives – that way, upon every reincarnation, Yahweh would see to it that the pair would come to remember themselves, provided that they continued to believe. Furthermore, it would help them spread the word of the Lord, and watch over the congregation they wished to create in defense of the Well of Souls.
At this point, the paths of the Mordechai Brothers began to diverge. While both of them became recognized Malice Kings under Aidan’s command, where Alistair decided to follow the Dragon wherever he might walk while spreading the Word of God, Maes elected to stay within Europe and its surrounding continents in order to watch over the flock properly. He moved just beneath the awareness of the World of Light, spreading the influence of the Brotherhood throughout Europe and some parts of Asia. While his name did not, until recently, enter the history books, his actions have been attributed to several significant movements within the faith, including the establishment of the Society of Jesus under St. Ignatius of Loyola and the Protestant Reformation. He also provided invaluable support to Hikaru Shinta by aiding him with the establishment of Zangyaku in Japan.
The next significant event that occurred in Maes’ life was the Secret War of Heaven during the 18th Century – an event that actually took place during his latest life cycle. At that point in time, Maes had already relinquished his position as a Malice King of the Methuselah, and was increasingly preoccupied with holding the fragmentary and quarrelsome factions of the Brotherhood together. In an attempt at giving the Brotherhood newfound purpose, Maes and his compact joined the Secret War of Heaven, and witnessed the events that led to Yahweh’s departure, Lucifer Morningstar’s Creation, and Elaine Belloc’s rise as the New Creator. As if to reward him for his devotion, Elaine visited Maes and helped him find a new purpose, both for himself and for the Brotherhood.
The 21st Century bore witness to a revitalized Brotherhood of Violence and a much stronger Maes. He provided support to Keepers of the Vigil that aligned with his beliefs throughout 1999 and 2012, right down to the Brotherhood’s declaration of allegiance to Netsach and their staunch support of the Thrones. He also – albeit reluctantly – agreed to become the Cardinal of the Brotherhood during the First Reforms, and worked tirelessly to preserve the Balance during the Darkest Vigil all the way up to the Armistice at Blaece.
CURRENT STATUS
The Brotherhood of Violence has become one of two conspiracies recognized by the Holy See as Keepers of the Christian Vigil, and Maes is still its Cardinal. Rumor has it that Maes has been on the lookout for somebody to replace him.
PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE
Many are left with the impression that between Maes and Alistair, Maes is the more genial and compassionate figure. That could not be farther from the truth. Maes is, in fact, the more ruthless Mordechai, with a keen mind focused on continuing the War for the Balance in whatever means possible, with whatever means possible.
Maes’ view of the world is incredibly ordered and strict: all things have their place, and all things can be easily divided into “good” and “evil”, “functional” and “useless”. Personal attachments, filial bonds, emotional resonance and the like are always secondary to the cause. He is, in short, the kind of man who will not hesitate to kill a family member, should said family member prove to be evil by Maes’ definition.
THREAT LEVEL
HIGH/NON-FACTOR. Maes’ radical beliefs and even more radical actions have always been done in the name of Keeping the Vigil and preserving the Balance. Because he and his Brotherhood share common goals with the established super powers of the today’s Vigil – the Methuselah included – the chances of Maes becoming an issue for us are unlikely.
ELIAS’ NOTES
- There is a distinct possibility that Maes’ desire to find a successor has nothing to do with his “boredom”. A recent study has shed new light on the precise nature of his reincarnations, and the average lifespan a Ketch of his nature has. He may die of natural causes within the next two decades.
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