Claribel Mcmanus.

"If you do not kneel before me, I will make the world forget you were ever able to stand, darlin."

• Consent Sheet
• Character Sheet
• Backstory
• Connections
• Misc

• All character art on this carrd is by: MattWhoDraw

Consent Sheet

This is nonnegotiable regardless of which table Claribel sits at.

✅ =Enthusiastic consent; bring it on!
❓ = Okay if veiled or offstage; might be okay onstage but requires discussion ahead of time; uncertain.
🛑 = Hard line; do not include.

HorrorBugs..... ✅
Blood..... ✅
Demons..... ✅
Eyeballs..... ✅
Gore..... ✅
Harm to animals..... ✅
Harm to children..... 🛑
Rats..... ✅
Spiders..... ✅^{_{Harm to children, kindred or not, I cannot do at all. I just can't and will leave a table if this boundary is broken even in the slightest.}}

RelationshipsRomance
Fade to black..... ✅
Explicit..... ✅
Between PCs and NPCs..... 🛑/✅
Between PCs..... 🛑Sex
Fade to black..... ✅
Explicit..... ✅
Between PCs and NPCs..... 🛑/✅
Between PCs..... 🛑^{_{I do not do romance/sex between PC's at all. Hard no. NPC's only. Others can romance each other, but I will not allow it for my PC.}}

Social and Cultural IssuesHomophobia..... ✅
Racism..... ✅
Real-world religion..... ✅
Sexism..... ✅
Specific cultural issues..... ✅^{_{Only when it is agreed upon by the table. While I understand these themes can occur, I know not all is comfortable with it.}}

Mental and Physcial HealthCancer ..... ✅
Claustrophobia..... ✅
Freezing to death..... ✅
Gaslighting..... ❓
Genocide..... ✅
Heatstroke..... ✅
Natural disasters (earthquakes, forest fires)..... ✅
Paralysis/physical restraint..... ❓
Police, police aggression..... ✅
Pregnancy, miscarriage, or abortion
Self-harm..... ❓
Severe weather (hurricanes, tornadoes)..... ✅
Sexual assault..... ❓
Starvation..... ✅
Terrorism..... ✅
Torture..... ❓
Thirst..... ❓^{_{For anything marked yellow, I need a heads up before the scene starts. This helps me mentally prepare. For self harm, only to be mentioned in passing, no detail.}}

Character Sheet

These stats consist of 200 exp, 5 Diablerie, and a Kindred Artifact.
^{_{Shown are only Abilities that have at least one dot in them.}}

❝ ㅤ Vincere aut mori. ❝

IRON FORM EXPLANATION
Sword's Spec: Iron Form is a spec of the Swords from the Iron Clan. This 'background' shows what body alterations permanently have been made to a Kindred's body that grants extremely unique 'gifts.' Swords can have up to a max of 9 dots and ignore the generation limits opposed normally to Kindred.
Draw backs: For every dot of Iron Form taken, the Kindred looses 1 BP from their blood pool permanently. This cannot be recovered again. _{EX; Claribel's max BP is 20, but with 9 dots she can only raise it to 11 max as 9 have been burned away.}
Misc: All Iron Form mods cause an odd psychical change to the body. In addition, forms can be changed on command as long as time is taken to change it. You cannot go above the dots one already possess.

IRON FORM FORMS
1 dot: Snake Eyes: Grants thermal vision up to 1 mile x perception of sight when using Auspux aura sight. Otherwise Thermal vision only last 30/90 feet. _{Sign of Form: Pupils are oddly slit when active.}
1 dot: Retractable Iron Talons: Treated as the "protean" power of natural claws. _{Sign of Form: Nail beds of her hand and feet are slightly bruised. Not harshly, but an odd bruise.}
1 dot: Threaded Bones: Contortionist like body. _{Sign of Form: stretching in extremely odd ways}

IRON FORM FORMS1 dot: Banshee Lungs: Treated like a heightened "Enchanting Voice (2)" merit. Carrying far longer and louder. _{Sign of Form: Voice has an odd way of echoing and lingering. Almost eerie or ghost like.}
5 dot: Daylight Tolerance: (Kindred Only; once taken cannot be removed) The Subject may stay awake during the day by spending one Willpower and is Immune to indirect Sunlight _{Sign of Form: Oddly opaque with pink hue like skin. As if a red head is suffering from sun rash.}

❝ ㅤ You wanted a battle yes? Did you not like that I gave you a war instead? ❝

❝ ㅤ Only a monster can deal with another monster; so I adapt to what is needed. ❝

WEAPONS EXTENDED
Blade of Malkav
This is an old dagger belonging to Mercurio, originally gifted to her for reasons that remain unclear. The dagger, however, emanates a sense of incompleteness and is accompanied by whispers reminiscent of Lilith rather than Malkav.^{_{Upon further investigation, it has been revealed that this is only half of the blade of Lucifer. The complete blade was assembled during the play-by-post session between Season 3, Episode 5 and Season 3, Episode 6.}}

WEAPONS EXTENDED
Iron Claws
The Iron Claws are expertly crafted by Adego's Iron Form power, from pure silver-infused iron and are designed to retract similarly to a feline's claws, though their shape resembles that of a bird of prey. These tools are equipped not only on the hands but also on the feet, enhancing their functionality. The Iron Claws serve multiple purposes, including as weapons for combat, tools for climbing steep surfaces, aids for maintaining balance and executing grappling techniques.

WEAPONS EXTENDED
Barbed Tail
The tail is a crafted enhancement developed by Tzimisce Sheriff Casimir, inspired by one of his and Claribel's favorite films, 'Spilce.' This design features a robust base that gradually tapers to a finely crafted tip, equipped with a retractable barb.In addition to its foundational design, the tail has been further augmented by the local Tremere Regent, Astrae, with wards to enhance her awareness of any potential ambushes. Additionally, the Elysium Guard member, Abasi, a Banu, has fortified the barb with a toxin that induces temporary paralysis in Kindred ^{_{[1/2 of stam in turns if fort discipline had, full stam in turns if no Fort]}} or can incapacitate a human in critical situations.Wards; Never Surprised
A supernatural that employs any form of power or discipline to conceal their presence will be automatically detected. For individuals who attempt to approach stealthily without such aids, rolling under 2 successes on a stealth roll will result in detection. Claribel's tail will instinctively respond, exhibiting agitation through flickering movements, reminiscent of a cat in distress.^{_{The tail is typically concealed beneath floor-length dresses, making it significantly challenging, if not impossible, to discern when the entity is aware of one's presence. The ward takes the entire tail, and is currently the only ward she can hold on her body due to it's strength.}}

CLAN BANES
Selective Feeding; Iron Clan
Service is no longer enough, the tenuous connection to the vitality of vitae can no longer be maintained by anything other than the blood of a free willed Kine or Kindred, untouched by coercive disciplines or even willing blood bonds.
^{_{Mortal blood is half as effective.}}
Easy to Bond; Iron Sword
It takes one less dose of Vitae to blood bond an Iron Knight.
The Willing and Servings; Iron Sword
Descendants of this clan can only feed meaningfully (gain blood points) by consuming willingly given or given as service blood of kine. Importantly, the touch of Dominate or Presence ruins the vitae. Blood bonds that were willingly entered into do not breach the Bane, but all other kinds do.

DERANGEMENTS
Illusions of grandeur
A subtype of delusion characterized by the extraordinary belief that one is famous, omnipotent, wealthy, or otherwise very powerful or of a high status. Grandiose delusions often have a religious, science fictional, or supernatural theme. Examples include the extraordinary belief that one is a deity or celebrity, or that one possesses fantastical talents, accomplishments, or superpowers.
^{_{Believes she is Lilith herself.}}

❝ ㅤ I never rose from ashes; I was the girl who made them. ❝

Backstory

This story is the original that will appear in the 'Iron New York' book once published to the public.
^{_{Story is written as a P.O.V explaining why she has shown up to The 'Iron New York.'.}}

^{“Time to move again, people are starting to catch on.”It seems like the timing couldn't be better. The letter from Telreath arrived today, and Olivia cleverly hid it from the doctor so I could read it first. Tensions have been rising for weeks now; the local religious zealots are starting to raise a lot of questions about us. Even Oli's parents, who have been so generous for the past twenty years, are getting caught up in the scrutiny. I can't help but wonder how much longer the doctor will tolerate this situation. Their support has provided a perfect cover, but with things heating up, I feel like we're on the brink of something — significant.“What about New York?”The atmosphere in the room suddenly stilled, an electric tension hanging in the air as all eyes turned toward me. Their expectant gazes pierced through the silence, each pair searching for some form of explanation. I could feel their anticipation pressing down on me like a heavy blanket, but I was left grasping for words. There was nothing I could say that would reveal the truth I had sworn to keep hidden—the dark secret of the warlock I had all but been involved with.The one Herkby, who had explicitly forbidden me from even entertaining the thought of it.“There's been a significant amount of change in that area over the past few years, making it incredibly easy for us to integrate ourselves with new identities as we always have. No one will raise an eyebrow. Additionally, there are numerous well-established occult locations there, which means we can operate without drawing attention to ourselves for quite some time.”I didn’t feel as if I managed to convince even one of them. They were undoubtedly aware of the letters—there was a knowing look in their eyes, or perhaps I was looking too hard into it again.}

^{Telreth had suggested that I could uncover a great deal about my true identity and the “what am I really,” there. Far beyond the vague reassurances the doctor handed me, like these diagnoses that made no sense when I looked them up. Even those were a stark contrast to the comforting yet confining narratives my mother spoke, shaped more by her fears than by reality.He echoed the same lessons Grandmother had tried to impart—wisdom laced with stories of our, my, heritage. Whispers of strength and resilience that challenged the sterilized version of my life I had been fed. Or — perhaps those were the whispers I kept hearing myself.In those moments, I felt a flicker of hope mixed with uncertainty, as I grappled with the fragments of my past and the possibility of forging a path forward that was genuinely my own. For once in whatever type of life this was.“New York is it then.”Oh thank Lilith, I hoped they wouldn’t question it. The thought brought a smile to my face as I prepared to sneak off to the back of the property before sunrise. Oli would be waiting for me, just like she did every night, ready to help me into the storm shelter.}

^{This time? This time, however, she would be standing with her father. I could already feel the tension in the air, like a charged current waiting to spark. Almost instantly, I found myself frozen in place. A single hand touched my shoulder, and before I could fully comprehend the moment, it felt as if the shadows themselves were about to whisk me away in a cloak of secrecy. The thrill of the unknown gripped me, and I knew I had to stay still. If I moved, I feared it might all vanish.I watched them argue for what felt like forever, and then I sensed the tension peak as he — her own father — raised her hand to strike her. Oh. I knew at that moment things were about to change. I could feel my mind drift, and I braced myself for what was to come.}

^{When I finally came to, I found myself in the back of a U-Haul, my cat missing from my side where he usually was. I couldn't help but wonder what had happened in those lost moments. I guess that was to be expected. I must have blacked out again.It happened often - days at a time missing. And when I did? Those whispers. They came back stronger. It drove me crazy, but if I told anyone? The things I’d hear them say? They would surely lock me away. Away from the circle. Away from what little life I managed to gather for myself.“We will arrive in New York by sunrise. I've identified a property for sale that we can secure as a safety measure.” The sudden voice shattered the chaos of my thoughts, pulling me back to reality as I blinked rapidly, trying to shake off the fog that clung to me. I felt the weight of the darkness enveloping the cramped space of the vehicle, pressing in from all sides, like a heavy blanket that threatened to suffocate me. The faint hum of the engine was a distant murmur, almost an afterthought, while the shadows danced ominously around me. I fought against the encroaching gloom, straining to focus and reclaim my senses, aware that I needed to pull myself out from this suffocating abyss.“What happened—-““It’s gone. Don’t worry about it.”Oli. What did I do? Just then, my phone buzzed, startling me from my thoughts. I glanced down to see a message from that same string of hidden texts she had carefully tucked away from the doctor. A wave of warmth washed over me, and a smile crept onto my face as I read the message, recalling the secret bond we shared.Soon you’ll actually get answers. Be safe, and don’t come to the Chantry. Got it?}

MAJOR CONNECTIONS

Not all NPC'S appear here yet. As more official art is done, this will update.

Third of Rods ->
^{_{God Mother of her Children, Sister of Iron, and Personal Body Guard of the prince.}}

Terrus Mcmanus ->
^{_{Clan Leader, Sword Master, Father of her Child, second husband of three. Her 'Iron King.'}}

Astrae ->
^{_{Blood Sorcery Teacher, Rival of Sorts, Magi "Bestie."}}

<- Mercurio
^{_{Protector, Teacher, Father of her Child, first husband of three. Her 'Voice of Malkav.'}}

<- Adego
^{_{Adopted Mother (Mawla), Sponsor, Sister of Iron}}

<- 3 Sisters in Fate
^{_{Guides along the Road of Lilith; 3 sisters in Faith and fate.}}

MISC

Where to find Claribel related Content.