LUCIUS STRATON NIGHTWOOD

NAME: Lucius Straton Nightwood
CURRENT ALIAS: Lucius Taron
BORN: October 13, 1939 Volger Bay, U.K.
PARENTS: Julian Nightwood, Charity Blewett (deceased)
SIBLINGS: Half brother, Raynor II
MARITAL STATUS: Never married
LIFE STATUS: A Quarter "enhanced" Father was a dhampyre, mother had 1/8th vampire blood.
LIFESPAN: Unknown

CREATURA LIMA: He is barely considered an enhanced Quarter, as the clan does not recognize anyone with 1/8 vampire blood or less as one of them. But his father Julian is a dhampyre, his grandfather, Raynor Nightwood, A 'turned vampire', so some of the family powers have passed on to Lucius in a lesser form. Also a blood trait of the Nightwoods, was the "Concealment" passed on to Lucius? Only Dracula and Victor know of this malady of madness for the time being. So far, no other Nightwood has manifested any signs...yet.

BEVERAGE: Irish Car Bomb-Irish stout mixed with a shot of Irish Whiskey (preferably Old Bushmills) and a shot of Irish Cream.
Also enjoys a Blood Bellini, B positive blood, heated with Prosecco and peach puree.

Lucius Nightwood, the only child of Julian and Charity. The result of an ill-fated affair and short marriage. Julian was actually in love with Adelaide Van Helsing, but was caught in the act with Charity, Adelaide fled his life and the country. Charity found herself pregnant, so Julian married her, even though he did not love her in the least. Charity died giving birth to Lucius. Charity's father, Dr. Colin Blewett was so heartbroken he could not save his only child, left Volger Bay, never to return.

Lucius was left in the care of his grandfather, Raynor Nightwood, and various nannies. Rarely saw his father Julian, as he was off in London going to university to become a Doctor and persue his career. Lucius grew close to Raynor, in the few hours a night he saw his vampire grandfather.

Became close with Mallory Harker, daughter of the late Vic Harker and Megan O'Mera (who later married Jon Van Helsing). Childhood playmates, it grew to something more as they reached their teens. An intense summer romance in 1958, Lucius and Megan entered a brief physical relationship, the first for them both, Lucius believed himself falling in love, but Mallory had other ideas.

Julian, after years of education and practicing his medical career in London, returned to Volger Bay for an extended visit in the autumn of 1958. For Mallory, it was love at first sight. Lucius was crushed, widening the gap between father and son even more. He could could not stand to watch his love and his father grow closer, Lucius began his vagabond life style, traveling aimlessly about Europe, indulging in every vice, embracing the party life of the latter half of the 20th century.
Lucius settled in Belfast for close to 16 years, only sporadically in contact with his family, mostly Raynor. One of the few members of the next generation of the clan not to attend University or pursue some sort of career, a total drifter.

Lucius has learned over the decades to hide his emotions and feelings behind a Goth boy party facade and flippant attitude. His sneering, cutting remarks alienate people, including members of his own family.
Being a Nightwood, his emotions run deep, his sexual appetites...voracious. While masking his emotions, Lucius certainly did not hide his lascivious leanings. Has enjoyed many women through the decades, no serious relationships to speak of.

Recently returned to Volger Bay unannounced, Lucius was devastated to learn of Raynor and his grandmother's destruction, but kept the feelings to himself. Presently staying with his Uncles, Aidan and Wolfram.
How long will Lucius stay in Volger Bay, and can he face his father, and Mallory, his former love and now step-mother for the last 40+ years? His step-brother Raynor II is a virtual stranger, can he accept him?
Also more disturbingly, his Uncle Braden seems to have taken an interest, taking Lucius on his hedonistic adventures. What will come of those? More to come with the tortured Lucius.

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