Declan Gornt Overview Overview A man of few word, Declan is the Stoic silent type when he's not needed to win over a courtroom. Having fought some battles with a blade and others with a pen, Mr. Gornt is always strategic when he has to apply 'pressure'.But on the occasions he finds time to relax, he lets his shoulders slump and the bags under his eyes to show... Basics Basics Name Declan Gornt Player Otaku Chronicle Baltimore After Dark Nature Enigma Demeanor Director Concept Sketchy Lawyer Clan Ventrue Generation 10th Sire Dame Olivia Douglas Scott Attributes Attributes Physical s Strength 11000 Dexterity 11100 Stamina 11100 Social p Charisma 11100 Manipulation Persuasive 11110 Appearance 11100 Mental t Perception 11000 Intelligence 11000 Wits 11000 Abilities Abilities Talents p Alertness 10000 Athletics 11100 Awareness 00000 Brawl 10000 Empathy 11000 Expression 00000 Intimidation 11100 Leadership 11100 Streetwise 00000 Subterfuge Smooth Talker 11110 00000 Skills s Animal Ken 00000 Crafts 00000 Drive 10000 Etiquette 10000 Firearms 11100 Larceny 00000 Melee 10000 Performance 11000 Stealth 10000 Survival 00000 Expert Skill: Demolitions 10000 Knowledge t Academics 10000 Computers 00000 Finance 10000 Investigation 00000 Law 11100 Medicine 00000 Occult 00000 Politics 11000 Science 00000 Technology 10000 00000 Advantages Advantages Disciplines Dominate 11100 Fortitude 11100 Presence 11110 Celerity 10000 00000 00000 Backgrounds Generation 11100 Resources 11111 Domain 11110 Ally 11000 Retainer 10000 Status Primogen 11110 Virtues Conscience/Conviction 11000 Self-Control/Instinct 11100 Courage 11111 Humanity/Path 11111 00000 Path Humanity Bearing Normalcy Willpower 11111 11100 00000 00000 Blood Pool 00000 00000 00011 11111 Blood/Turn 1 Merits & Flaws Merits & Flaws Merit Type Cost Iron Will Mental 3 Flaw Type Bonus Uncommon Vitae Preference Clan -2 Sleeping with the Enemy Social -3 Demon Hounded Supernatural -2 Rituals & Paths Rituals & Paths Ritual Level Path 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 Experience & Derangements Experience Total 98 Spent 86 Notes Freebie Points: 15 (+7 from Flaws)Experience Earned: 98 (Neonate) - Dominate 2 = 5 - Fortitude 2 = 5 - Presence 2 = 5 - Dominate 3 = 10 - Presence 3 = 10 - Retainer 1 = 3 - Fortitude 3 = 10 - Firearms 3 = 4 - Presence 4 = 15 - Athletics 1 = 3 - Athletics 2 = 2 - Athletics 3 = 4 - Celerity 1 = 10Unspent Experience: 12Awarded: - Status 4 (Primogen) Derangements Expanded Backgrounds Expanded Backgrounds Allies Lillian Matherson - Senior-Partner in the Law Firm and wife of Declan. Possessed by the demon Kyrael, of the House of Devils. Contacts Fame Herd Influence Mentor Resources Matherson.Gornt Law Firm, 1 South St. Retainers Status Ventrue Primogen of Baltimore Other Rights & Possessions Rights & Possessions Gear (Carried) Pricey but not too expensive, respectable business suitNokia 3310 mobile phone40 year old pager.45ACP Colt M1911 service pistol (Licensed) Feeding Grounds Havens Penthouse apartment in 1 South St. Equipment (Owned) .30-06 M1 Garand Carbine (Service Issued Korean War, Licensed, kept in Declan's office at the Firm) Vehicles Bentley Continental GT V8 Coupe Other Blood Bonds/Vinculi Blood Bonds/Vinculi Bound To Rating Bound To Rating Description Description Age 94 Apparent Age 29 D.O.B. 11th July 1930 R.I.P. 31st October 1959 Hair Black with grey streaks Eyes Brown Race Caucasian Nationality American Height 5' 11" Build Fit Gender Male Face Claim Larry from Pokemon Known Languages: English (Native), Korean (having fought in the war), Spanish (Leant because of the Matherson's and the firms clients). Ventrue Refined Palate/Uncommon Vitae Preference: Jury members or those who served on a jury in the last 30 days.Lineage: - Dame Olivia Douglas Scott (9th Gen.) - Madeline Graceford (8th Gen) - Harold Thursby (7th Gen.) - Rhodry (6th Gen.) - Geraint (5th Gen.) - Mithras (4th Gen.) - Ventru (3rd Gen.) History History Declan Gornt was born on July 11, 1930, to a conservative family near Baltimore, Maryland. He grew up in the shadow of the Great Depression and World War II, molding him into a disciplined, resilient man. By 20, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy Seabees, where he served with distinction during the Korean War as a Combat Engineer, rising to the rank of Petty Officer E-5. His experiences in combat left him with a rigid sense of duty, but also a hint of disillusionment. Declan’s one claim to fame was partaking in the Seabee’s drunken theft of North Korean trains, where his hands were scarred by a locomotive’s boiler, since which he has hidden with leather gloves [Source]. His desire to shape the future through means beyond brute force led him to law.Returning stateside, Declan pursued pre-law at Johns Hopkins University, eventually earning a law scholarship to Yale. During his studies, he met Cillian Matherson, a fellow aspiring attorney who shared his vision for justice—and his ambition. They became fast friends, bonded by shared ideals and long nights of rigorous study. Declan earned his law degree at 29, celebrating a future he believed he’d carved with his own hands.That same evening of October 31st, 1959, as others celebrated Halloween, his life took an unexpected turn. Dame Olivia Douglas Scott, a dignified and centuries-old Ventrue, saw immense potential in him. She Embraced Declan, welcoming him into the world of the Kindred with a calculated sense of mentorship. Adjusting to vampiric life was challenging; Declan's ambitions grew, yet he now understood the rules were far more rigid and perilous than any mortal could imagine. Under Dame Olivia’s guidance, he refined his instincts and developed the poise expected of a Ventrue, masking his predatory nature behind impeccable manners and an unfaltering smile.With his sire’s support, Declan co-founded Matherson.Gornt Law Firm with Cillian. The firm aimed to be a cornerstone of influence, a place where Declan could wield power quietly, pulling strings behind the scenes. Yet the 1970s and '80s were tumultuous for them, and Cillian's unexpected passing in the late ‘90s while overseas left Declan reeling. He mourned his friend’s death, and, with some detachment, watched as Lillian, Cillian’s daughter, took her father's place at the firm. Surprisingly, Lillian proved to be a formidable partner, and together, they revived the firm's fortunes.Now, Matherson.Gornt Law Firm has established itself as a powerful player in the legal and political underworld. Declan continues to expand his influence, balancing the demands of his Ventrue lineage with the ruthlessness needed to thrive in the vampire elite. Driven by ambition, loyalty to his sire, and a deeply ingrained sense of duty, Declan sees himself as a new breed of Ventrue—a modern architect of power, willing to play by the old rules but always seeking new ways to bend them.Declan Gornt built a legacy over decades, transitioning from ambitious lawyer to an influential figure in both mortal and vampiric realms. For years, his law firm with Cillian Matherson's daughter, Lillian, became a quiet powerhouse in the East Coast legal scene, thanks to Declan's subtle use of Dominate and meticulous documentation that allowed him to "inherit" his own position when needed.But around 2010, Declan’s fabricated identities began to strain his relationship with Lillian. Though he manipulated the memories of many, Lillian's suspicions persisted, her mind somehow resistant to Kindred tampering. After Declan relocated temporarily to New York, Lillian’s curiosity led her to her father’s occult archives, which he had accumulated on his many overseas trips. One fateful night, she opened a text she should not have touched. Drunk and impulsive, she inadvertently summoned a weak demon from the Abyss. With no proper protections in place, the demon seized upon her vulnerable soul, merging with her and creating a new, complex entity: Lillian Matherson, bound with Kyrael, a demon of the ancient House of Devils.When Declan returned to Baltimore, he found a transformed Lillian, vibrant and youthful as she had been in her mid-twenties. Yet her eyes held a fiery depth that even his vampiric senses recognized as something unnatural. Kyrael's fiery presence heightened Lillian's emotions, particularly her long-standing infatuation with Declan. For his part, Declan felt drawn to her in ways he had denied for decades, especially considering the godfatherly bond he shared with her since childhood. But Lillian’s allure, now intensified by Kyrael’s demonic energy, shattered his carefully cultivated restraint. Their reunion led to mutual confessions of their feelings and an unveiling of each other’s true natures.This revelation marked a profound turning point in Declan’s unlife. Loving Lillian meant embracing a paradox: a vampire, a creature bound to eternal darkness, drawn to a demon-possessed mortal whose existence defied mortal and Kindred logic alike. Together, they now navigate the dualities of their relationship, masking shared tenderness behind witty jabs. Their bond has grown even as Declan remains engaged in Camarilla politics and Ventrue affairs, balancing his ancient obligations with the passionate partnership that now defines his existence.In late 2024, Declan finally returns to Baltimore with a renewed sense of purpose. He intends to establish his position among the local Kindred, reclaim his influence, and finally make things official with Lillian/Kyrael, hoping that love—or something close to it—might sustain them both through the chaos and secrecy of unlife.