Montgomery Abercorn is homid Ahroun of the Silver Fangs. He arrived in Canada from his home in Hong Kong to seek his fortune in the 1950s. He made his way to the Forest Ghosts Sept near Vancouver, and quickly ascended to leadership there.[1]
Biography[]
Abercorn has served the Silver Fangs and the People in general for more than half his life. That's how he views his tenure as leader of the Forest Ghost Sept, and he believes he's served them well. Many Garou believe he was born and raised in England. With his accent and appearance, it's a logical guess. He actually hails from Hong Kong, where he was born into one of the "Noble Houses" that dominate much of the colony's business community. He grew up knowing that his father was different from most men, but not quite understanding just what the difference was. He was schooled in the English tradition at a private establishment on Victoria Hill, and lived a very sheltered life.
Abercorn had two older brothers, so the odds were very low that he would ever become the "tai pan" of the house. His father seemed to pay more attention to him than to his brothers, however, as though he realized Montgomery might be destined for greater things. When Abercorn underwent his First Change, he realized his father had been right. He was indoctrinated into the Silver Fangs in the hills overlooking Kowloon.
Montgomery emigrated to Canada in the early 1950s. He believed that the fortunes of Vancouver would continue to climb well into the next century while those of Hong Kong would eventually start to decline. The impending takeover of the colony by the People's Republic of China might well prove him right. He joined the Forest Ghosts Sept and soon ascended to the position of leader.
Abercorn knows that most of Vancouver's Garou believe he was solely responsible for the Covenant and the changes to the Compact. As a result, he knows that some of his People revere him while others despise him. He doesn't really deserve either reaction. Still, he understands that he had to be the figurehead for Roger Daly's plans. He knows that he still must continue the charade. Some detractors who know the truth mutter that Abercorn has come to believe that he really was the architect of Garou society in and around Vancouver, but that's not the case. True, Montgomery's memory might be slipping, but the only important thing he's forgotten is who knows the truth and who doesn't. Because of this, the only prudent course is to maintain the charade with everyone.
Appearance[]
In Homid form, Montgomery Abercorn is a commanding figure. Standing about 6'2", his slender frame makes him look even taller. Even though his face and hands show him to be in his 70s, he moves as if he were two decades younger. He has perfectly trimmed snow-white hair. His features are finely chiseled, with an aristocratic nose and high cheekbones. Beneath his thick white eyebrows, his dark eyes glitter like obsidian. He favors expensive suits of European cut, drives a Jaguar Sovereign (British racing green, of course) and looks like the archetypal English aristocrat. Only on closer inspection does it become apparent that the gleam of intelligence edge to it. In Lupus form, he's a silver furred wolf of great beauty and nobility.
Stats[]
Breed: Homid
Auspice: Ahroun
Tribe: Silver Fang
Attributes: Strength 3, Dexterity 3, Stamina 2, Charisma 4, Manipulation 1, Appearance 4, Perception 3, Intelligence 4, Wits 3
Abilities: Brawl 2, Dodge 2, Empathy 1, Expression 4, Primal-Urge 5, Drive 2, Etiquette 4, Melee 2, Leadership 5, Stealth 1, Survival 2, Enigmas 3, Politics 4, Rituals 5
Backgrounds: Pure Breed 4, Kinfolk 4
Gifts: Persuasion, Sense Wyrm, Lambent Flame, Smell of Man, True Fear, Awe, Silver Claws, Mindblock, Spirit Ward, Assimilation, Reduce Delirium, Strength of Will
Rank: 5
Rites: Rite of Questing Stone, Rite of Passage, Rite of Praise, Gaia's Vengeful Teeth
Fetishes: None
Rage 5, Gnosis 3, Willpower 4
References[]
- ↑ VTM/WTA: Dark Alliance: Vancouver, p. 66-67