Alex Camille

1989

7 gays) 2 Ezekiel and His The return of Sangris’ childe Ezekiel has electrified Montreal. A bold and powerful force for change, Ezekiel has presented himself as the only candidate strong and skillful enough to restore the city to greatness. So far, Ezekiel has attracted support from the wildest packs Les Orphelins and The Wretched but his leadership is also attractive to the wise and cautious vampires of the city. 25: 17 Absolution and a frozen room Are the dreams of men below I try to grab it but the torch is hot The mirror collapses, but the image came not I’m scared of the darkness in the light I scare myself because I know I’m right Ministry, “Burning Inside” Dynamism and determination best describe the pack 25:17. While Montreal contains a number of older Sabbat, 25:17 stands as the herald for the young. What makes Ezekiel’s coven so different is that although it embodies the strength, loyalty and freedom of the Sabbat, it does so without the chaotic mindlessness that characterizes other packs. The members of 25: 17 are not rebels without a cause, but crusaders and holy warriors. Their ambition and loyalty to the sect have made them guardians of the Sabbat and its ways. Ezekiel and his followers believe it’s their responsibility to lead their brothers and sisters to glory, and Montreal is the first step on that path. In the mid-l980s, Ezekiel and Soldat, Ezekiel‘s mentor, created 25: 17. It became one of the leading packs during the 1991 attack on Chicago. Soon after the war, Ezekiel was called back to Montreal to testify at the trial of his sire Sangris. After his sire’s execution, Ezekiel was determined to claim what he believed to be his deathright the archdiocese of Montreal. Despite Ezekiel’s determination and ambition, his motives have never been selfish. He is driven by the desire to lead the Sabbat into a new golden age. The actions of 25:17 over the past few years have led many to label the pack Loyalist, but the truth is very different. Members of 25:17 have, on a number of occasions, directly disobeyed what they perceived to be weak orders. Their actions, however, have always resulted in gains for the Sabbat, sparing them from punishment. The coven understands that Gehenna rapidly approaches. The packmates see this as a time for action, not debate. The Sabbat needs to prepare, to groom leaders. This attitude puts 25: 17 squarely in the Sabbat ultraconservative faction. Since the coven’s arrival in Montreal, it has become the most active and vocal faction against the appointment of Carolina Valez. The pack believes that Montreal should be led by those who are fit, not by those appointed by cardinalswhohavelosttouchwiththeSabbat. and The Wretched openly support Ezekiel’s plans for the archdiocese. Others, including a number of packs from New York, such as the Disciples of the Black Brood (which is led by Ezekiel’s progeny Christafarious Black), secretly back 25:17. So far, Ezekiel has avoided resorting to force to take power, knowing that it is only a matter of time before Valez makes a mistake. The real threat to 25:17 comes from the Shepherds. Their age, connection to the Inquisition, and the popular belief that Montreal is their city makes them 2517’s greatest rivals, even if not outwardly. Ezekiel bides his time, waiting for an opening through which to strike at the Shepherds. Lair Upon his return to Montreal, Ezekiel established 251 7’s lair in Ravenscrag, a 19thecentury mansion that was used as an insane asylum until the late 1960s. Ravenscrag is located just above McGill University in the Golden Square Mile near the Royal Victoria Hospital. Ezekiel has opened part of the home as a nightclub, Angel’s Fall. Chapter Five: Covens 99 Rites and Practices Vindication: 25: 17’s rites involve challenges that force members to overcome their personal weaknesses. Once a year, every coven member has to prove her strength, worth and determination to her fellows. During the Vindication rite, the member is impaled on a large pole and left to hang. As the pole slowly passes through her heart, she must utter her deeds and accomplishments that honor her coven. Overcoming the pain involves great will and faith in one’s abilities. Those who fail to vindicate themselves are left for the unforgiving sun. a Lord of Montreal

Montreal by Night

Early teens