Helena K. van Kruysberghe
From Ordo Dracul
Titles
- Primogen of Prince de Mérode in domain Limburg
- Sworn of Mysteries of the Ordo Dracul, Academy Limburg
- Priscus of clan Mekhet in domain Limburg
- Initiate of the Untamed Hunger
Reputation
Helena was born into a family noted for its strong women, and early on it became clear that she had an unsatiable thirst for knowledge. She enjoyed a high level of education and became well-travelled at a very young age, accompanying her mother who visited many of Europe's bath cities for her weak health.
At the age of 19 her parents arranged her marriage with a rich doctor who was 8 years her senior. Her marriage is something Helena does not talk about, save for the fact that it was during that period that she developed her passion for ancient cultures.
Helena was 26 when her husband died, leaving her with a large inheritance. Her collector's spirit had been kindled during the years of her marriage, but now she saw herself free to indulge in many extravagant spending sprees. Most of her impressive occult collection was gathered in these days, as well as the means to jealously protect them.
It is a known fact that Helena started writing in this period as well, publishing a series of horror novels under a pseudonym. The royals made it possible for her to keep up her lifestyle, though she had to curb her spending habits out of necessity.
Helena does not speak of her embrace, nor of the years that followed. For a while she literally seemed to have vanished off the face of the earth. There are no traces of her presence in Belgium during that time. She eventually returned to her country, and her beloved Limburg, settling quietly into the Kindred community.
When Prince de Mérode claimed Praxis over Limburg, Helena stepped into the spotlight as well. She glided into her position of Primogen with apparent ease, and has been a member of the Court ever since. In her covenant she is a Sworn of Mysteries, and widely regarded as the factual leader of the Ordo Dracul in Limburg. She insists on keeping a good rapport with the Invictus of Limburg, as well as a certain amount of cooperation with the Circle of the Crone.
Helena might appear strict in looks and behaviour, but most that know her well acknowledge she has a gentle side, though it may not rise often. When provoked, however, her wrath is better observed from a distance than up close.
Trivia
- Has a Victorian mindset about most matters.
- Used to be married before being widowed at a very young age.
- Has an extensive knowledge of languages.
- Has a profound interest in psychology, in particular the experiments of renowned scientists such as Pavlov, Watson, Skinner, Asch and Franklin.
- Has written a number of succesfull horror novels.
- Enjoys gardening, in particular growing roses.
- Has acted as a replacement Sire for Wayne Williams, but recently decided him ready to stand on his own feet.
