From CamMelbourne

Clan	Ventrue ••
Covenant	Invictus •••
City	Melbourne •••••
Player	Simon Al-Nakat

Sire: Thought to be Eric Gruber

Titles: Prince of Melbourne, Priscus of the Ventrue, Primus, CEO of Morrow Incorporate, Kintrans Representative of Victoria

First impressions: Is he a Daeva? Or a Ventrue? James speaks in a rather expressive and sometimes larger than life manner. His hard-working, dedicated nature, along with his particular taste for formalities and professionalism, makes him a desirable business associate within the court. Often enough James goes hand-in-hand with the distinct flavour of obnoxious elitism.

At a glance: So maybe he’s a little picky and judgmental, however many in the court are quick to discover that James’ narrow minded opinions don’t seem to hinder his ability to work efficiently with other kindred. Though sometimes James acts contradictory to this view, it seems that he puts in the effort to appear as a true business man, taking up a highlight and ignore policy to the qualities of kindred that do not sit well with him. A code of high-light and forget for the purpose of making beneficial arrangements between himself and other useful individuals.

By far, the easiest consistency to notice about James Morrow is his unusually strong loyalty towards his sire (or assumed sire), Eric Gruber.

Coteries/Societies: Unknown but speculated to be part of some form of secret society

Information Known by Kindred Society

James Morrow made his first appearance in kindred society during the dawn of 2007, at the summer Masquerade Ball in Melbourne. In a manner of weeks James acquired the position of Priscus Harpy and began playing his own hand in both local and national kindred politics. It is common knowledge that James has a powerful hold over the media in Melbourne and has demonstrated his influence on several occasions.

Famously, James Morrow is the CEO of a major media corporation; Morrow Incorporate, which enjoyed enormous success in 07-08 financial year.

After mere months James ascended to the rank of Valued within the court and was known to work closely with the Prince of the time, Eric Gruber, and the Prince’s Harpy, Ella Black (before she was blood-hunted).

During the nights leading up to the national kindred gathering in Sydney, many kindred had noticed James' "disagreements" with a kindred known as "Phobos". At this point, Morrow was also known for promoting and representing the Invictus owned transportation company called Kintrans.

10 months into the year of 2007 and James had remained the single Harpy within the city; the other Harpies that had served the court had all ‘mysteriously’ vanished or been killed.

The month of September 2007 would be James’ last month as Priscus Harpy, as on the night of September 30th, James Morrow, supported by a unified Melbourne became Prince of the city. His rise to Princedom was famously backed by the oath of protection sworn by five kindred, one from each covenant… 1 year and 1 day. James Morrow returned to Melbourne a Prince.

The rest of the year passed with Melbourne maintaining its stability, even through an almost explosive conflict with Murad, the kidnapping of Alicia Nunn and the unraveling of the docklands controversy.

After a mere 11 months at court, the neonate James Morrow had become the respected Prince of Melbourne, Priscus of the Ventrue and Primus.

At the latest national gathering in his city, James issued an edict for a number of Princes in Australia. The document, coming to be known as The Morrow Proclomation, reveals an unusual level of co-operation by the powerful city representatives of the nation.

Notes for perceptive/empathetic kindred: Seems a bit annoyed - pissed off even -

Morrow Incorporate

James Morrow is the CEO of Morrow Incorporate (Morrow Inc.) . Large amounts of media hype point towards the company's interest in media-based industry.

Registered Name: Morrow Incoporate

Other Names: Morrow Inc. , Tomorrow Television, Morrow Industries

Current HQ: Tomorrow Vision Studios (Hawthorn-Melbourne)

Location: Hawthorn region of Melbourne, Australia

Available for Public Trade: Yes

Estimated Public Availability of Shares: 40%

Current Share Value: Crashed (Recovering +++) - Recent controversy has hit share prices dramatically

Speculated Market Domain: Media Industry

Summary FY07-08:

• Quarter 1: July 1 – September 30, 2007 :

Activities:

Morrow Inc. is incorporated

Construction of T.V.S studios

Morrow Inc acquirers Parangima Magazine

Commenced Production: “Lord of Order”

Completed Studio construction

Share Value at Beginning of Quater: Low (--)

Share Value Activity: Sharp increase

Share Value at End of Quater: High (+)

Legal Ownership:

• Morrow Incorporate
• Tomorrow Vision Studios
• Tomorrow News
• TVS Productions
• Paranigma Magazine

Upcoming Movies from TVS:

• Lord of Order - COMING SOON! - Currently in Production- Reports indicate the film is four months into production and currently shooting around Uluru and Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. Release Date: TBA

Other Projects:

• In the process of negotiating some sort of business agreement with Ferrari
• Morrow Inc has become the official investor and sponsor of a new martial arts dojo in the Hawthorn area known as "Shadow Hall"

Lineage

• Sire

Thought to be Eric Gruber

• Known Childer & Known Grand-childer

Thought to have no descendants

Quotes By James Morrow

"...Thank you! That is all."

"It's not just television... it's Tomorrow Vision."

"What do you mean you're not interested in a payment of money? ... you're not a Communist are you?"

(On the phone) "Yes...Hello? Charles? Yes.. your fired."

"There are some in the court that do not have the intellectual capacity to comprehend my role."

"Why did you do that? You looked far more respectable with the jacket on."

(after being informed of something) "Ew! ...I mean, oh"

--Whilst in conversation with a particularly attractive female kindred, during James Morrow's visit to Adelaide in late 2007--

• female kindred: (seductively) "So maybe at some point we could go back to my haven and... you know... get to know each other a little better? You know... " (briefly touches Morrow's leg)
• James Morrow: (pauses and looks confused) "I-I'm not quite following..."

--

-(On the night of the Black and White Memorial ball)-

• Alicia Nunn: "It is concerning that only the dead are remembered and that those who survived are forgotten."
• James: "Yes, well technically we are all dead here, aHahahahah... yes... good evening" (moves away awkwardly)

--

• James: "Yes, this is my associate, Hikari Kage, he's from china"
• Hikari: "Japan"
• James: "He's from Japan"

--

-(The Summer Masquerade Ball, in Melbourne 2007 - James' first night at court.) (James and High Councillor Britannia talking for the first time in years)

• James: "It's been awhile. The last time I saw you, we were hanging around a much more lively crowd... so, tell me, when did you become Queen of the Vampires?"

-(At Britannia's Indian Party, in Melbourne, 2008, after having been repeatedly approached by errand-runners all night, requesting that he grant Fenris Black an audience)

• James: *loudly and angrily* "If Mr. Black wants to speak with me, let him come here!"

BLOOPERS

"May I be the first to introduce you to Alder Khovros,..." (Whilst introducing Christophe - Well done Morrow.)

(needing my character sheet) "This bloody suitcase won't open again!"

"Oh, this is a comfy couch" (The rest of the kindred in the court watch in horror as James Morrow ignorantly sits in High Councillor Britannia's Chair)

"Good Evening Everyon-"SMASH! (trips over low placed surface)

"Yes, our Wanks are swelling" (Our RANKS are swelling) --said to an Invictus gathering.

Rumors

• James Morrow is actually of Lancea Sanctum

• James Morrow is a Carthian

• James Morrow is the head of a highly obscure cult

• The Invictus James Morrow is the secret lover of the Carthian Britannia

• James' true sire is not Eric Gruber, it is often speculated that he is in fact the descendant of a Spanish Daeva

• James is the undisputed media tyrant of Melbourne

• James Morrow is hopelessly infatuated with Karly Finch

• He is Britannia's true love.

• James Morrow is insane and in urgent need of a 'nap.'

• James Morrow is petrified of his sire, and is in way over his head.

• James Morrow is bloodbound to Julius Hall, which is why he cowers whenever Julius enters the room.

• James Morrow encourages others to underestimate him; he is not nearly as frightful or as paranoid as he makes himself out to be.

• James Morrow is a political genius

• James Morrow is constantly inflating the share price of Morrow Inc. to give his investors and himself huge increases of market net worth.

• James Morrow only holds 30% of shares for Morrow Incorporate. Anyone with enough money could usurp control over the corporation

• James Morrow founded Morrow Inc. as nothing more than a tool to orchestrate a Stock Market Crash from which he will gain tremendously. The actual company serves no real purpose.

• Fenris Black and James Morrow met secretly after the death Fenris' childe, Ella Black.

• James Morrow has been renamed 'Hebe' by Harmony.

• James Morrows show of going to church every Sunday is a farce, to cover up the fact that he loves to feed from children under the age of about 7.

• The archangel Raphael appears to the character Anthony Van Horne in the first chapter of the novel, Towing Jehovah, by the award-winning science fiction writer, James Morrow. Clearly the young James Morrow likes to write books of some caliber. Other titles include: Towing Jehovah, Blameless in Abaddon, and The Eternal Footman.

• Mr Morrow while putting on an act of being clumsy, stupid and pompous, seems to have a much keener knowledge as to what is going on in the world around him than he would like others to believe. he also seems to have his finger in every pie around the courts of Australia. This is one kindred to watch out for.

• James Morrow gained a serious derangement when he became Prince... some say he even lost his soul.

• James infamously changed his Harpy three times in the period of an hour the night he became Prince.

• James Morrow is a puppet Prince. Sad, but true.

• Ash Quinn is bonded to James Morrow - why else would a Nomad join the Melbourne Kindred in declaring him Prince, and why would she defend him so vociferously in Sydney, to the point of threatening those who attempted to disrupt his composure at the Elysium opening? The Kindred she threatened, a Sanctified Mehket, hasn't been seen since...

• Rose Vitelion seems very keen to get herself a piece of the Prince.....

• James Morrow is yet another fan of the boy band The Sanctified.

• Prince Morrow showed such a youthful playful attitude when in Adelaide going so far as to lounge around with Madam Evelyn. It was so refreshing seeing a young face put on the Invictus. Only thing is... don't the invictus hate fresh young people with their new aged ideas and lack of proper etiquette?

• What's the deal with James Morrow? He's so oblivious to sexual advances that he may as well be a eunich.

• He's Canadian

• Whilst the Invictus gathered on stage, during the night of the Mid-Summer Ball 08, fearing an attack from Fenris Black, James Morrow was busy dancing.

• James Morrow follows Cerise Solana around continuously... but they are "just good friends"

• James and Cerise are often seen together outside of court.He was seen presenting her with a large bunch of flowers at the recent gathering in Canberra.

• Arthur Crandle follows James around continuously... but they are "just good friends"

• At the recent national gathering in Melbourne, James turned up to one of the events over an hour late and arm-in-arm with Karly Finch. Later that evening they were spotted cuddling in a corner.

• At the recent national gathering in Melbourne, James turned up to one of the events over an hour late and arm-in-arm with Arthur Chrandle. Later that evening they were spotted cuddling in a corner.

• James finds the alder Frenchman Le Vigneron all too charming. Perhaps it is the drink talking, perhaps not.

References

"James? Not so much a social climber as James Bond with that bloody jetpack on. He moved up the ranks 'fast' in Melbourne. He's really rather charming, even if I do suspect he calls out his own name in bed. And he remembers who his friends are, which is a rare bloody quality around here." Ash Quinn, Gangrel Nomad

"A monster. Oh, he can hide it behind that charming and arrogant facade, but he's a monster. He has to be, to not only know but support the atrocities his sire gets up to." Karly Finch, Mekhet Invictus.

"Not born a Monster, Made. The world he lives in is full of fake smiles and fairweather friends. Still young to the embrace (like I am one to talk) he did what any kindred could do, sell out! He didn't just sell out though, he sold up and made a nice profit on the side. I fear though that the path he chooses will send him deeper into the minds of monsters. It's a sad tail. This man has the smarts and the charm to pull himself out and be a hero among monsters. But to do so he will lose everthing, including parts of himself Arthur Chrandle

"Adequate" Eric Gruber, Ventrue Ordo Dracul

"Mister Morrow is young, clumsy, and foolishly self important. Both the Duke, and I expect that he will eventually outgrow this. We have faith that he will demonstrate the proper attitude for those of the Hall line. If he does not... well, we shall see." Julius Hall, Inquisitor of the Lancea Sanctum, Seneschal of Alder Duke Ijon Hall

"James Morrow... yeah I've had occasion to speak to him once in a while, he's a nice enough bloke... even though he seems to love the sound of his own voice far too much for my liking. but let's stay on the positive he is a really nice bloke and his role in the court seems to be necessary to keep people informed." Marcus Helsing

"Does he shut up? Morrow could talk under cement if he ever found himself in the situation. Which for a venture like him can be a dangerous for all those in his vicinity. He seems a fair enough kindred… from what I have seen at the few occasions I have had reason for his company. He arrived in Melbourne the same time as I and I have watched him move from hight to hight in the court. I can’t say I don’t have my suspicions about his rapid ascension, but am only glad that I was not in the way of his rise to power and hope never to be. Well as I said, from what I have seen he is a reasonable enough character… well, I’m sure you will meet him, he is the priscus harpy after all and will have no qualms reminding you of that. Just remember. Don’t get between him and what he wants, and don’t judge a book by its cover." Ebon Dante

"Young and impressionable. All he cares about is his media presence and making his daddy dearest happy. He doesn't understand the real goal is the acquisition of money itself, it doesn't matter how you get it. Perhaps in a hundred or so years, after I've taken over his holdings to make them viable, he might understand that he's really not in this game. I might even keep him on as a front-man if he's lucky." - James Magnus, not the ghoul you think he is.

"Poor kid. I think my initial assessment of him may have been a little harsh. He was in way over his head, and I can understand clinging to his sire to try and make sense of his world. He's still in way over his head, and I fear that certain people, like his sire, are trying to cling to power by using him as their puppet. I hope his personality change of growing a spine has given him enough of one to stand up to them and not let himself be used by them. I hope he's got people he can truly trust around him. I hope he's not going to turn out like his sire." - Karly Finch, Mekhet Acolyte

"Jimmy? Sorry; Prince Jimmy? Good bloke. Bit young, and somewhat skittish, but that's alright. You get that from the dogs. 'Specially poncy Ventrue ones who just got off daddy's blood. But it's all fuckin' cool. I'll teach him how to be a real Prince and then Ragmop and his crew can really go and get fucked. Buncha bloody wankers with no fashion sense anyway." - Discord, Gangrel

"Oh I like this man. He can see beyond power. If he can hold that throne for a few years both Melbourne and the Invictus are going to get very interesting. Take good care of this one." Richard Mallory

"Oh, cousin, the road that lies beneath your feet will take so much from you, and you are so young, and so unready. If I can give you nothing else, I offer this; that I wish you the power and will to fight off the wolves who will come snapping after that which you seek to shelter and strengthen, the compassion and mercy to protect the sheep under your care, and the clarity of heart and soul to know the difference." - Lucinde De Béthune

"Talks a good game, but his mettle is yet to be tested." - Caleb Somerset, Bishop of Melbourne

"When I first met his Majesty, he was a young neonate unused to attention; and awkward in a society he barely knew. Now he is blossoming in to a most excellent Prince and ruler. Being a former vassal of mine, I take no small amount of pride in this. I have devoted my service to ensuring this great man's praxis becomes one worthy of rememberance. May he reign long in the city of shadows, for I tell you now, the only way someone will take his Praxis from him is over my still smouldering ashes....." - Lord Antonio Fellini, Lord Security Chief of Melbourne - who incidently was reduced to a pile of smouldering ashes at a recent Melbourne gathering.

If Morrow had a Myspace Account

1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?

“Hmm… this mirror is crooked “

2. How much cash do you have on you?

“I carry a checkbook my friend… the correct question would be; how much money do you have in your multiple premium bank accounts?"

3. What's a word that rhymes with "DOOR?"

“Rapport”

4. Favorite planet?

“Hollywood”

5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone?

“Charles. I never answer his calls”

6. What is your favorite ring on your phone?

“I recorded my voice and set it as my ring tone… it’s simply enchanting.”

7. What shirt are you wearing?

“What a boring question”

8. Do you "label" yourself?

“What do you mean? Do I write my name on my head or something? Then no.”

9. Name the brand of your shoes you're currently wearing?

“Oh please… custom made. I have very big feet you know”

10. Bright or Dark Room?

“Bright Room”

11. What do you think about the person who took this survey before you?

“Ah, someone else who wasted their time.”

13. What were you doing at midnight last night?

“Having Breakfast”

14. What did your last text message you received on your cell say?

“Alert!: Missed Call from Charles”

15. Where is your nearest 7-11?

“I don't know! Only the peasantry go to 7-11... ask a Carthian”

16. What's a word that you say a lot?

“James Morrow”

17.Who told you he/she loved you last?

“I’m sorry. I don’t understand the question”

18. Last furry thing you touched?

“I don’t touch furry things”

19. How many drugs have you done in the last three days?

“I don’t do drugs”

20. How many rolls of film do you need developed?

“Hours and Hours! It means more footage for Post Production and a lovely movie trailer!”

21. Favorite age you have been so far?

“Fortunately for me, I’m forever stuck in my favourite age.”

22. Your worst enemy?

“Incompetence”

23. What is your current desktop picture?

“I can set my own desktop picture? Oh, exciting!”

24. What was the last thing you said to someone?

“You’re fired”

25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly what would it be?

“As if anyone would pick the pocket money over the ability to fly”

26. Do you like someone?

“I like a fair few people”

27. The last song you listened to?

"John Williams’ – Star Wars – The Imperial March"

OOC Information

Player: Simon Al-Nakat

Location:Melbourne, Australia