# Isaiah Blackwood
### Overview
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“Shower while there were two dead bodies in the bathtub, and he was sane. He drilled holes in the heads of living people to make them his unresisting companions, and he was sane. He ate a bicep which he fried in a skillet, tenderised and sprinkled with sauce, and he was sane. For hours he lay with corpses, hugging them, cherishing them, and he was sane. He kept eleven assorted heads and skulls, and two complete skeletons, for eventual use in a home-made temple, and he was sane.”
― Brian Masters, The Shrine of Jeffrey Dahmer
Isaiah Blackwood is a tall, gaunt Nagaraja vampire with piercing green eyes and long, dark hair streaked with gray. Born in the early 20th century, his life of hardship and fascination with the occult led to his embrace in the 1950s. As a respected Pack Priest within the Sabbat, the "Chosen of Hunger", Isaiah uses his necromantic abilities to control Wraiths with fear and the use of twisted entropy, while discreetly feeding on the flesh of the living or dead. Operating in a major city, he maintains discreet connections with the local mob for mutual benefit, and his ultimate goal is to rally the Sabbat to build a necropolis beneath the city, creating a sanctuary for his clan to practice their dark arts and secure their future.
Willpower
11111 11000
11111 11000
Grand Library (Investigation, Medicine, Occult, Politics, Law)
Mental
4
Prey Exclusion (Children)
Mental
1
Eerie Presence
Supernatural
2
Cast No Reflection
Supernatural
1
Gear (Carried)
Feeding Grounds
Havens
Equipment (Owned)
Vehicles
Other
Long black and wavy, with grey streaks
Lean and wiry like a scarecrow
Isaiah Blackwood is a tall, gaunt figure with piercing green eyes that seem to look into the very soul of those he encounters. His long, dark hair is now streaked with gray, giving him a distinguished yet unsettling appearance. His attire is modern but always has a hint of old-fashioned elegance, such as a vintage pocket watch or a well-tailored suit. His presence is commanding and slightly unnerving, with an aura of decay subtly clinging to him.
Born in the early 20th century, Isaiah Blackwood experienced a life filled with hardship and struggle. Growing up in a poor neighborhood, he was exposed to crime and violence from a young age. His fascination with the occult and forbidden knowledge began in his teenage years, driven by a desire to escape his harsh reality and find a sense of control over his life.
In the 1950s, while pursuing his interest in the dark arts, Isaiah encountered a Nagaraja vampire who recognized his potential and zeal. Embraced into the clan, Isaiah quickly adapted to his new existence, finding a new purpose within the Sabbat. His dedication and natural leadership abilities led him to become a respected Pack Priest.
As a Nagaraja, Isaiah possesses the rare and dark gift of necromancy, which he uses to control and summon spirits. His clan's unique curse requires him to consume the flesh of the living or the dead to sustain himself, a secret he keeps hidden from all but his closest allies. This morbid necessity led him to develop discreet connections with undertakers and mortuary workers, ensuring a steady supply of sustenance without drawing unwanted attention.
In the modern era, Isaiah operates in a major city where he uses his occult knowledge and necromantic abilities to further the goals of the Sabbat. His pack, the "Chosen of Hunger" follows him with loyalty, drawn to his fervor and mystical prowess. While Isaiah has forged some connections with the local mob, these relationships are more about mutual benefit and survival than outright control. The mob provides him with resources and protection when needed, while Isaiah offers his unique skills in return, particularly in matters involving the supernatural.
Isaiah's ultimate goal is to rally the Sabbat in his city and ignite their fanatic nature to achieve a common purpose: to build a necropolis beneath the city. This necropolis would serve as a sanctuary for the Sabbat, a place where the boundaries between life and death blur, and the power of the undead reigns supreme. By establishing this necropolis, Isaiah hopes to create a stronghold of necromantic power, secure a haven for his clan, and ensure the Sabbat's control is absolute and uncontested.
For the Nagaraja specifically, this goal is crucial because it represents a sanctuary where they can practice their unique form of necromancy and pursue their dark studies without fear of persecution. Isaiah envisions this necropolis as a place where the Nagaraja can gather, share knowledge, and advance their understanding of life, death, and the supernatural. By establishing such a sanctuary, Isaiah hopes to secure a future for his clan, preserving their secrets and ensuring their continued survival and power.