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|<span class=light style="font-size:12pt;">C4: </span> <br/> | |<span class=light style="font-size:12pt;">C4: </span> <br/> | ||
| <div class="dropA">Director of Cane Creek | | <div class="dropA">Director of Cane Creek<div class="dropA-content"> | ||
Dalvin serves as the enigmatic Director of Cane Creek Country Club, a private haven reserved exclusively for supernaturals. The club has long been established as neutral ground, a place where beings who might otherwise mistrust or oppose each other can meet for discussions, negotiations, or to broker uneasy alliances. Over the years, Dalvin has come and gone, his leadership interrupted by periods of travel, but his influence over the club has never wavered. Despite his absences, he’s always maintained a close watch on its activities, taking a personal interest in the staff and ensuring that the sanctuary's integrity remains intact.<br> | |||
Since his return to Houston during his latest tenure, Dalvin has observed a troubling trend—the club has been perilously underused. The place that once thrived on tense meetings and delicate diplomacy now sits too quiet. Either the various supernatural factions are suddenly working in harmony, with open communication and cooperation, or they’ve retreated into their own corners, divided and isolated, allowing the city’s dangers to go unchecked. Given the current state of Houston, marked by strange storms and growing unrest, Dalvin is fairly certain it’s the latter. The city's fractured alliances could spell disaster, and the club’s neutrality may soon be tested in ways it hasn't been for years. | |||
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|<span class=light style="font-size:12pt;">Solutions: </span><br/> | |<span class=light style="font-size:12pt;">Solutions: </span><br/> | ||
| <div class="dropA">You got problems? I got... less. | | <div class="dropA">You got problems? I got... less.<div class="dropA-content"> | ||
Dalvin has an uncanny ability to figure things out—a gift that sets him apart. He views the world through a lens that allows him to see beyond limitations, piecing together solutions in ways others might overlook. Though he modestly insists it’s nothing special, his track record proves otherwise. Time and again, he resolves issues that stump even the sharpest minds. His depth of experience across so many different facets of life grants him perspectives that few can access, enabling him to connect dots that others can’t even see. If you have a problem with no clear solution, Dalvin is the person to turn to. Chances are, he’ll find a way to fix it. | |||
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|<span class=light style="font-size:12pt;">Working out: </span><br/> | |<span class=light style="font-size:12pt;">Working out: </span><br/> | ||
| <div class="dropA">You gotta hit this new gym | | <div class="dropA">You gotta hit this new gym<div class="dropA-content"> | ||
Staying fit and active are two of Dalvin's greatest passions, which is why the fitness center at Cane Creek Country Club (C4) remains in pristine condition under his watchful eye. He spares no expense in keeping the facility updated with the latest equipment and cutting-edge technology, ensuring it stays at the forefront of fitness innovation. While trends may come and go, Dalvin knows that, even among supernaturals, the pursuit of physical prowess remains a shared passion for many.<br> | |||
The crown jewel of the fitness center is the Crucible Pyramid—an unforgiving obstacle course designed for only the most determined (or masochistic) individuals. Built next to the main fitness center, this towering monstrosity is a fusion of brutal fitness challenges meant to push even the fittest competitors to their limits. Everyone is welcome to take on the pyramid, but as C4 openly warns, the club takes no responsibility for the inevitable humiliation that comes with the near-certain failure. | |||
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|<span class=light style="font-size:12pt;">Cooperation: </span><br/> | |<span class=light style="font-size:12pt;">Cooperation: </span><br/> | ||
| <div class="dropA">If we could just all work together... | | <div class="dropA">If we could just all work together...<div class="dropA-content"> | ||
Dalvin has long been a staunch advocate for unity among Houston’s supernatural factions, a belief he has held since his youth. He understands the importance of each group's right to self-determination, but he also recognizes the harsh reality: if they continue to isolate themselves, the entire city remains vulnerable. Dalvin knows that only by working together can they hope to stave off the impending catastrophe. And that doesn't mean death. There are things far worse than death. And they're trying to get into Houston. | |||
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|<span class=light style="font-size:12pt;">Akashayana:</span><br/> | |<span class=light style="font-size:12pt;">Akashayana:</span><br/> | ||
| <div class="dropB">A Wu Lung? Yep. Deal. | | <div class="dropB">A Wu Lung? Yep. Deal.<div class="dropA-content"> | ||
There aren't many Akashayana in Houston, so Dalvin hasn’t had to confront the issue often, but the Wu Lung remain the least favored of the Akashic sects. Once considered enemies of the Akashics, the Wu Lung—known as the "Dragon Wizards"—maintain a loose connection to the celestial courts of the Far East, a concept that initially drew Dalvin to them. He’s well aware that his choice of sect has likely colored some perceptions within his Tradition, but Dalvin has always chosen to stay true to himself, pursuing the paths most meaningful to his personal journey. So far, it hasn't been a significant problem—he’s proven himself before and will do so again. However, it certainly complicates matters when new or visiting Akashayana come through Houston, as their preconceptions often weigh against him. | |||
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|<span class=light style="font-size:12pt;">City Secrets: </span> <br/> | |<span class=light style="font-size:12pt;">City Secrets: </span> <br/> | ||
| <div class="dropB">But they're secrets for a reason | | <div class="dropB">But they're secrets for a reason<div class="dropA-content"> | ||
Dalvin knows more city secrets than most could imagine, and he keeps them locked tightly away. If the public had any inkling of what truly lurks in the shadows, chaos would ensue—panic, pandemonium, or worse. There would be those eager to exploit the knowledge, trading favors for power while the world crumbled around them. Sure, the material plane might become a literal hell on earth, but they’d be too busy flaunting their new tricks to care about the destruction. Dalvin has learned the hard way that some things are better left unsaid. He’s lost friends and loved ones because certain truths slipped from his lips, and he has no desire to repeat that tragedy. | |||
As a result, he’s extremely cautious about sharing what he knows. He won’t reveal dangerous truths to anyone who hasn’t already stumbled upon them themselves. Instead, he’ll nudge people in the right direction, offer cryptic clues, and let them connect the dots. But openly giving up the secrets he guards has been a traumatic ordeal, one that invites severe consequences from forces far more powerful than most realize. Dalvin wants the information out there, but he can’t be the one to reveal it—not without risking everything he holds dear.<br> | |||
So if it seems like you're getting on well, but then he shuts down and won't give up the goods, don't worry. Its not you. Its him. | |||
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|<span class=light style="font-size:12pt;">Beauforts: </span> <br/> | |<span class=light style="font-size:12pt;">Beauforts: </span> <br/> | ||
| <div class="dropB">You forget about the Families? | | <div class="dropB">You forget about the Families?<div class="dropA-content"> | ||
The "founding supernatural families" of Houston is more of a title than a reality. By their nature, supernaturals constantly exceed expectations and defy limitations, making the concept of dominant family dynasties less powerful than it sounds. These families could, in theory, hold considerable sway if they ever focused their collective strength for any sustained period. But the natural inclinations toward selfish power grabs and indulgence in their own instincts have repeatedly unraveled their plans for control.<br> | |||
The Beauforts, however, have excelled in preventing any one faction from rising too high. From humble beginnings, they amassed what Dalvin calls "mortal magic"—money. And in the modern world, money equals power. The Beauforts have quietly accumulated a vast fortune, allowing them to shape the world in subtle but significant ways, influencing outcomes that might otherwise be unattainable. By changing the world in small increments, they have created massive shifts on an individual level, keeping the balance of power in Houston relatively stable. The real question is how long they can maintain this delicate equilibrium before something disrupts it entirely. | |||
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|<span class=light style="font-size:12pt;">Jack-of-All-Trades:</span><br/> | |<span class=light style="font-size:12pt;">Jack-of-All-Trades:</span><br/> | ||
| <div class="dropB">I know what you know. Kinda. | | <div class="dropB">I know what you know. Kinda.<div class="dropA-content"> | ||
Dalvin’s been around long enough to have seen it all—he’s traveled to countless places, experienced more than most, and developed an impressive range of knowledge. What sets him apart is his ability to take a small piece of information and extrapolate it into a practical, working understanding of something he technically shouldn’t know. By connecting the dots between related topics, he forms well-founded conclusions, even in areas outside his expertise. His sharp mind, paired with years of experience and discipline, means he remembers most of what he’s encountered, making him an invaluable resource in almost any situation.<br> | |||
This wealth of knowledge doesn’t just make Dalvin useful—it makes him an intriguing conversationalist. Whether someone has a niche interest or an obscure hobby, Dalvin can engage with them in a way few others can. He might not share the same passion, but he’s more than capable of holding his own in a discussion, making him a refreshing conversational partner for those seeking someone to bounce ideas off of. For many, that’s more than enough. | |||
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|<span class=light style="font-size:12pt;"> | |<span class=light style="font-size:12pt;">Magic:</span><br/> | ||
| <div class="dropB"> | | <div class="dropB">Everyone loves a magic trick<div class="dropA-content"> | ||
He's studied a few spheres and can do some pretty impressive stuff, considering where he's at. | |||
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Revision as of 06:18, 17 September 2024
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