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Clan	Daeva •••
Covenant	Carthian •••
Bloodline	Pure Clan
Coterie	The Sydney Timocracy
Sire	Lorenza Albizzi Halliday
Embrace	Unknown

Notable Traits:
Usually seen wearing combat fatigues, with a few days of facial growth.

Titles:

The Butcher of Bagdad

Information Known by Kindred Society

Jaagup has studied governments amongst the living and the dead at length.

Jaagup's able to handle himself in a fight, but prefers discourse to violent revolution.

No one'd seen hide nor hair of him for the past decade - then he turned up in Sydney with a dozen other Carthians and seized control of the largest city on the Eastern seaboard.

Since then he's travelled widely - after arriving in Brisbane recently, three previously unaligned kindred petitioned to join the Movement that night.

The Crone appear to be the covenant who have benefited most from his rule in Sydney, Carthians aside.

Jaagup is rarely seen these days without Koit Benakov and Zek at his side.

In his dealings with the other covenants, Jaagup has garnered a reputation as a moderate Carthian - suggesting that rather than backing each other's blood hunts (as was previously the case under the Morrow proclamation), they simply advise each other of the hunts they call - to allow each to make the call on whether they would back it on a case by case basis.

Has admitted to more than one kindred that he was a school teacher before being conscripted into the 20th Estonian Grenadiers.

Those Carthians who do know Jaagup from after world war 2, are wary of him....

He is not related to Alfons Rebane.

Lineage

Known Childer

Marja Lind - A connection to his homeland? A devious witch of a woman? Eye candy? No one's been game to ask what Jaagup's purpose for her is yet....

Jack Griggs - That which you can't take through subtlety, take through overwhelming brute force.

Vinchenzo Esposito - A finger in every pie, a whisper in every ear.

Koit Benakov - The one that watches everything.

Boris Karkliņš - It's all a question of faith. Even if that faith is in the death of everything you hold dear.

Known Grand-childer

Ian Stanowski

Rumors

• Jaagup's loathing for his sire is well known - about all he'll mutter is the word 'bitch' when asked about her though.
• Jaagup is contemptuous of Western countries in general, having witnessed them sit aside and do nothing when Estonia was invaded - first by the Russians, then by the Germans, and then by the Russians again
• Has no time for kindred who have nothing to offer
• Will work with anyone who shares a common goal, regardless of Covenant
• Doesn't believe in mollycoddling his own covenant - 'he was mean to me' is no reason for the movement to intervene en masse in a personal dispute
• Until proven otherwise, believes most Carthians he encounters are Unaligned who want to be in a Covenant but have no responsibility.
• Because of the above two points, Jaagup has been less than favourably compared to the Invictus on more than one occasion.
• Speaking of which, has anyone noticed how buddy-buddy he's been with them nationally?
• Has no personal interest in religion, but doesn't begrudge those who do - so long as they don't proselytize.
• Jaagup's rule in Sydney is shaky - it's only been the fact his enemies would have to kill half the city to maintain praxis that has kept him alive this long.
• Has beautiful children

Philosophy

Jaagup on Religion

You say that you're more than mortals, yes? Immortal predators put here to enact his divine will. Poppycock. You have no more idea than the rest of us what's really going on. You're a motley of scared, superstitious imbeciles drivelling nonsense for the sake of it, because it's your coping mechanism, your method of control. You're lost, feeling like you have no control over your own destiny so you cling vainly to outdated concepts in the same way that mortals who had no vote, no chance of changing their circumstances did - because if they were to ever acknowledge that their circumstances were purely created by people who squatted on a toilet bowl the same way they did, that there was no giant invisible person with a ridiculous beard who controlled every aspect of their lives, their puny minds would crack under the strain.

You are no different. Have you never wondered why no matter what religion you pray to - yes, even 'heathen' ones, for the most part offer a similar variation on the same theme? Paradise. A lack of worldy responsibilities. Reprieve from the stresses of life. A reward for all those sacrifices. It's all a placebo to make you feel better about not having the stomach to seize your 'destiny' by the balls and force change to come about.

You make a big song and dance about going to hell when 'the end' comes about, but you all secretly hope to be spared. In your heart of hearts you hope that he can't really read your thoughts, that he'll find you worthy of forgiveness for all the things you can't forgive yourself for - thus you spout the party line but have no actual belief in it.

Jaagup on Politics Amongst the Damned

It's a strange thing that so many amongst our kind don't see anything wrong with a stagnating social order, even where they admit it has flaws.

I have quite a lot in common with the Invictus, and whilst I may not appreciate any 'divine right to rule' bullshit they might use to justify their reigns, or their flawed systems of fealty to one another, I appreciate the concept of stability that is core to their covenant, and the fact they are for the most part delightfully concerned with the here and now.

But I don't think they go far enough frankly. They lack a certain vision.

From where I stand, why should a wastrel who contributes nothing to society be given any say in society whatsoever? Why do we care about the opinion of a flaccid, self important elder who can't even remember the social manoeuvers he himself pulled off two hundred years ago, let alone anyone else? And if some snotty nosed brat with a ridiculous fringe, who calls himself a Carthian cries about being picked on when he's done nothing to indicate he's anything more than the kindred equivalent of an argument for retroactive abortion, why should I give two hoots?

Where most attempts at meritocracy amongst the damned fall short, is that they rely on perception of deeds by others to measure their worth, just as the current system amongst most courts does. What it needs is a physical product - a resource. Those who produce the most resources are the ones who have the most say.

The only substance that has any real bearing amongst our kind is blood, friend. He or she who cultivates herds, who ensures that there are not too many damned taxing the resources of a single area, who continually cultivates deals amongst the mortals to ensure we are able to safely take what we need - they are the ones who should stand pre-eminent amongst us - because their interests are our interests. We want to see them succeed, because if they wither, our beats grow in power over us. Tempers flare and stability is threatened.

It's a system that rewards perseverance. That the most competent rule, because we can see, easily, whether they are weak or not by the amount they produce.

In effect friend, I am proposing a Timocracy.

Quotes

"I am neither good nor evil. I am aware of my actions and regret none of them. I simply do not believe in change for the sake of change. Particularly when it is proposed by drooling thugs who can only agree that they like to break stuff. Now get out of my sight before I put you out of my misery."

- on refusing to support a revolution by Carthians against Invictus rule

"I'm not here to destroy your ideas. I'm here to poke holes in them so you can present to me a working alternative. When you can convince me that your proposal is more than a pipe dream conjured by drug-addled students, I will support it. Until then, however...."

- On being labelled an obstructionist by a fellow Carthian.

"We're Daeva, not Land Orcas."

- Jaagup discusses PVC.

"One kindred's much the same as another when they frenzy and try to tear your throat out, son."

- Jaagup on equal rights.

What Others Have to Say

"Sudra Rebane has elevated to Gustri. Sudra and Gustri support him. Dewi Dewi cannot protect him. They call to him, but he not listen. He must listen. The Buta strong here, they work with Sudra. Dharma will protect."

- Ida Bagus I Brahman Ketut Leyak Dadia Vasuman Anka Rangda

"Isn't he singular, dear? A Carthian with a defining vision, that other Carthians can agree with. He even tells the ghouls not to bow too deeply to him. Decisive, efficient, a soldier's demeanour, an officer's politeness and a street rat's ruthlessness. He will either bring Sydney to amazing strength, or he will let it fall screaming to its death. Either way, won't that be interesting to watch?"

- Alexandra Hamersley, in conversation with another Kindred

"Many Carthian domains, I secretly confide, crumble to shards. Rebels and revolutionaries are seldom working toward something, and thus can't build anything. Jaagup seems to be a reformist, a man who, with no extraordinary power, night after night, reconstitutes the world."

- Zero

"Rebane, him see the wisdom in the casting bones. Rebane, him watch the stones and know the wisdom of the falling mountain. Rebane, him favoured by the monitor. These things are why Rebane, him lead the Sydney wantok. Rok Rok, him watch the spirits and know this as truth."

- Rock Stick Frog

"Gives job. Pays. Leaves. Is good."

- der Gewalt

"I suppose it is entirely possible you lack the perception to understand that your childish mud-flinging only reflects poorly on both yourself and your Premier - for whom, I think it is worth mentioning, I personally have a good measure of respect. He has achieved a great deal despite considerable disadvantages, and I should hate to see his name brought low on account of citation by someone of your manners and stature."

- Ivy Darling to Kobiyashi Shimazu.

“Jaagup, and his childe are the only kindred of any worth of that house, the rest of them are so prudish you could stick coal up their ass and get diamonds.”

- Talon to a fellow pure at his gathering in september

“The Pure believe in the Premier's praxis of Sydney, and are here to make sure nothing happens to it.”

- Talon to a member of the Sydney court at the October gathering when question why he was in Sydney

"He seems quite competent, for a Carthian." "Yes, we should look forward to the day when he joins the Invictus."

- The Septimii in private conversation.

"The thing about the Premier is this: He doesn't want to lead as such, but neither does he want to be led. It's going to be a problem."

- Caius Metullus Coriolanus, confiding in an offsider.

"Oh god that's what it's like out in other cities? How did Rebane do it? How does he keep this city so sane? It's damn near amazing."

- Jeremy Phillis to his sire.

"He's a stable meal ticket, and a standup guy to boot. Why would i possibly want to fuck with that? Besides, who else would be as suitable to lead as Rebane?"

- Vladamir Luchenko to G.A.N.G.R.E.L.

"If you have got to deal with him, you can. Just make sure the exchange is completely equitable. If it is not, you will be in his debt. Which means, you are in his pocket. And once you're in that, you are not ever coming out."

- Mr Lark advice when dealing with Jaagup.

"A Timocracy sounds like a lovely idea. The Premier will make it work in the short to medium term because of his own personal capabilities, not because it is practical. There are two flaws in his idea. The is first that he assumes that the only skill that is required in order to run Damned Society is the ability to gather a large herd. Other skills simply don't matter. The Princes I serve feed me and offer respect; in return I give theological advice and use the sharp end of this spear for their benefit. Under the Premier's system I would get nothing for these skills that grant me status and station under the Invictus. Secondly, this Timocracy is advocating a hierarchy, but not the same Hierarchy mandated by God through the Testament, described in the Rule of Golgotha. He might not believe in the truth of the Testament, but enough Damned do."

- Sir Roland Fitzroy on being asked a technical question

"He values Kindred based on merit and, it seems, little else. Fail to be of worth and you'll be treated as such - prove to be an asset and you'll be treated as one; makes sense to me. I won't claim to know much about political matters, but it's plain that he knows what he's doing and is highly capable in doing so."

- Julian duBois

"He is a fantastic politician, I hope to danse with him for a very very long time."

- A musing Archie

"Notre plus grande création. Nous sommes si fiers."

- Edouard la Voix and Sabine le Chevalier

"Rebane is about the only Carthian i know who aint trying to be a anarcistic fuck. Cunt has his ear to the ground too..."

- Omen Novak

"He got out. Let's just hope he got out in time. I know he won't thank me for it, but Artemis defend Jaagup Rebane, who is no longer our Premier."

- Alexandra Hamersley, after the events of the May court in Sydney.

"His clan and his Covenant are irrelevant, Jaagup was and is a soldier and that I can trust.But if that was not enough, he turns and shows the other face of his being, he has Honour. And for that I shall guard his back as if he were one of my own. Till the end of days if need be. Learn from this lesson my childe see the truth in my words. If you are lucky enough to find a kindred of his calibre,his honour then follow my example.For when the time comes, at the end of it all, there will only be but a few you may count on outside your family,and he is one of them.

-Solomon Reece Quartermain to Darius Quartermain after the Premiers visit to the Domain of Adelaide.

"The Premier and I believe basically the same things, we just have different names for them. In terms of foreign Princes, we could do far worse."

- Gabriel Maitland, before their falling out over the event's of Canberra's June gathering.

"I've worked for several people. He's the first I've felt content to follow."

- Zek

Inspirations and Soundtrack

Music:

Last Regret by Paradise Lost

Faith Divides us - Death unites us, also by Paradise Lost

Blut Im Auge by Equilibrium

Christfuck by Wumpscut

Soilbleed by Grendel

Nebelpfade by E Nomine

King of Insects by Assemblage 23

Cinephile - Being Human

Antissa - E S posthumus

Isfahan - E S posthumus

DCLXVI - Entombed (the live version on Unreal Estate is the best version)

Say it in Slugs - Entombed

Ashes to Ashes - Faith No More

In Print:

Anything by Nietzsche

Nattvakt by Tarjei Vesaas

The Prague manifesto

Risto Rasa

The kalevala

Film & Television:

The Battleship Potemkin

Babylon 5

Real life:

The Metsavennad

The history of the Baltic republics (Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia)

World War 2 - and the role of conscripts in it.

OOC Information

OOC Information
Player:	Christopher Bird
City:	Sydney
Storyteller:	James Hardie