Canon Prince
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What is a Prince?
In the Camarilla, a Prince is the supreme ruler and absolute authority over a city's Kindred population. Operating less like medieval royalty and more like a ruthless corporate CEO in the modern nights, the Prince’s primary directive is to enforce the Traditions to keep the existence of Kindred hidden from the mortals. Within their Domain, they hold a total monopoly on power; they alone control who is permitted to enter the city or create new progeny, and they are the sole authority capable of declaring the execution order known as a Blood Hunt. It is a position of immense power but also constant paranoia, as a Prince must balance the demands of powerful clan Elders while projecting enough authority to prevent a coup from rivals hungry for the throne.
Mr. Solomon
Overview
If you are Kindred and dwelling within the fog-swept streets of San Francisco, you absolutely know the name Prince Solomon. He is the undisputed ruler of the Camarilla led domain.
Following a series of structural changes, the physical Prince role has been completely removed from standard round setups. The Seneschal now resides in the old Prince's Office, undertaking the everyday duties on his behalf, while the Primogen Council commands a far more imposing presence. Solomon rules from the shadows, heavily reliant on an intricate web of faxes, mortal proxies, and an excessive mastery of Dominate and Presence to maintain absolute control over the city without physically exposing himself.
Character Lore
Lawrie Solomon was born in England but was Embraced into Clan Ventrue in New York during the late 1700s. Seeking a domain where he could truly stake a claim, he migrated west to San Francisco in the 1850s amidst the chaos of the Gold Rush. As a relatively young Kindred at the time, he was largely muscled out of the spotlight by older, more aggressive Kindred. This initial setback became his greatest blessing. While prominent Kindred drew the lethal attention of Sabbat packs, Solomon quietly flew under the radar. He focused entirely on building a power base, accumulating immense wealth from local gold and silver mines before branching out into massive corporate ventures.
Because he stayed out of the political crosshairs, Solomon managed to endure decades of catastrophes that wiped out his peers. When the Anarch Revolt tore through the West Coast, Solomon bided his time. His deep roots, resourcefulness, and understanding of how to hide in plain view allowed him to survive while other elders fled or met Final Death.
When the Camarilla finally pushed back and reestablished total rule over San Francisco, Solomon stood as the most powerful, knowledgeable, and well connected Ventrue left standing. He was the natural choice for Prince. Having bided his time for nearly two centuries to secure his throne, he is utterly fiercely protective of it and will not relinquish his seat. Because of the dense network of hostile elements within San Francisco, Solomon intentionally hides his physical location. The massive target on his head forces him to operate via extreme secrecy, and he must rule entirely from a hidden bunker.