Russell Edgington from 'True Blood'

’ Why... would we... seek... equal... rights? You... are not... our equals! We will eat you! After we eat your children! Now time for the weather. Tiffany?‘

 



Russell Edgington

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Korun, Russell Edgington, probably many, many other identities.

F: Am (50)
A: Rm (30)
S: In (40)
E: Am (50)
R: Gd (10)
I: Rm (30)
P: Am (50)*

Health: 170
Karma: 96

Popularity: 40 (Within the Vampire Community prior to the ‘newscast’)/- 20 (After the Newscast among the vampire authority), - 40 worldwide (after the newscast), 0 to the public prior to the Newscast

Resources: In (40) prior to the Newscast, Pr (04) after the Newscast, Ex (20) prior to destruction as a member of the Authority.

Talents:
Russell Edgington has been a vampire for nearly 3000 years, and has multiple skills in multiple areas. Among the skills seen include:

• Knowledge: Standard True Blood Vampire Knowledge
• Knowledge: World History
• Knowledge: Great Figures of History
• Military*
• Sharp Weapons
• Blunt Weapons
• Occult Lore:
• Multi-Lingual (Dozens of languages)
• Knowledge: Multiple Cultures
• Leadership*
• Politics: Vampire
• Politics: Human
• Streetwise
• Animal Handling*
• Horsemanship
• Business/Finance
• Knowledge: Antiques
• Knowledge: History
• Resist: Domination
• Charm

Russell has perhaps dozens of other skills and talents that were not revealed during the show.

Powers:
True Blood Vampire: Russell is a vampire (See True Blood Vampire write-up for specifics), albeit one of the oldest vampires in existence. As such, Russell's abilities are far greater than the normal vampire, ranging from being able to overwhelm large groups of 300+ year old vampires without incident. Russell is considered by many in the Vampire Authority as the single strongest vampire encountered, outside of Lilith herself. Russell's abilities differ from TB vampires the following ways:

• Like many older vampires, Russell can fly at Am (50) airspeed, or by boosting the rank of his airspeed with his hyper-speed.
• Hyper-speed: Russell can move at Shift X (150) speed for duration, as it is commonly accepted he is one of the fastest vampires, ever.
• Recovery/Regeneration*: Russell recovers from damage with blood far greater and far faster than other vampires, able to regenerate and recover up to Mn (75) ability. Even when severely depleted, buried alive in silver chains, and left for the better part of a year Russell was able to make a full recovery.
• Greater Powers: Russell is considered to have greater than normal abilities due to his age, granting him a +2CS to all other TB vampire powers.
• Well-Connected: Although not necessarily a vampire ability, Russell's shrewd nature and thousands of years of connections have left him well-connected and capable upon drawing on resources across a broad range of spectrum. Russell was influential at many key points of humanity's history, and knew many of the 'movers and shakers' on a first name basis. It is assumed if encountered prior to the Newscast Russell will have these connections in place, and will be treated as if he has access to Am (50) Resources and Contacts.

Contacts:
Outside of the 'Well-Connected' ability, Russell had extensive contacts and connections through all walks of life, specifically within vampire society and within various human political groups. Russell also maintained a strong connection to the Shreveport Werewolf Pack, who have served him for nearly 1000 years in one capacity or another.

Limitations:
True Blood Vampire Limitations: Russell has the traditional limitations of a TB vampire, but also has the following:

• Sunlight: Russell is extraordinary vulnerable to UV light, suffering a +4CS to damage when exposed to sunlight.

In addition, Russell has the following limitations:

• Infamous: After the events of the newscast, Russell is considered a world-renown fugitive and loses all connections and resources. Furthermore, Russell is actively being hunted by both the human authorities and the Vampire Authority.
• Merciless: Russell is extraordinarily merciless and does not lose karma for inhuman actions, but rather gains karma for such.
• Insane: Especially after death of his long-time companion and lover Talbot, Russell is unhinged, losing his cool demeanor and suffering a -1CS to all circumstances dealing with the events of Talbot's death, the need for revenge over Eric Northman, and other matters.
• Inhuman: Russell hates humanity, making no bones about how he feels and often working against humanity as a whole. Russell has been connected to several of history's greatest atrocities and violent regimes, and is technically a war-criminal.
• Hatred: Once Russell as made an enemy, he will go to any lengths to gain revenge on them. The slightest perceived insult is revenged either directly or through his agents.

Notes:
It is possible I'm short-sheeting Russell....I don't think so, it is possible his fighting and his psyche could be +1CS, but I opted to low-ball them as I think with his other skills and powers, it fits better.

One final note -

Video: http://youtu.be/5zYPJHcw4t0