Latinus

Latinus is largely regarded as one of the most influential vampires in all history. Born within the plains of Latium in the nineteenth century BCE, Latinus visited Torvic Sparta at the height of its power, absorbed its greatest teachings, and went on to bring the great city of Rome to power, forging one of the greatest empires the world has ever known. He had an absolutely massive influence on vampiric culture, especially within his own clan, setting the basis for clans both high and low centuries later. Even now, his bloodline is the most prestigious to be a member of within the entire Torvic clan.

Early Life
Latinus was born in the plains of Latium, within modern day Italy. The village where he and his tribe lived was located upon the top of a hill which gave them a commanding view of the surrounding landscape. Latinus's father was the king of the tribe's holdings, such as they were, and upon his death, the young Latinus took his father's place as leader at the age of fourteen. Sensing weakness, a neighboring tribe attacked his settlement, yet the young Latinus was able to rally the members of his tribe. The territory they held was not large, so Latinus knew it would only be a short matter of time before the foe arrived. He had his soldiers pour buckets of water from their well down the main slope of the hill that lead to the gate of their earthen walls, so by the time the enemy arrived, it was slick and muddy. He then made his archers fire upon them.

Physical Appearance
Latinus is possessed of short, dirty blonde hair, and a faint dusting of stubble upon his chiseled jaw. He is fit, quite prodigiously muscled, though his body does not quite bulge into bulk, and strikingly handsome, and possessed of features which somehow manage to radiate authority. His eyes are a greyish blue, full of wisdom and power.

Personality
Latinus is possessed of a tremendously forceful personality. He is iron willed and implacable, stopping at nothing to get what he wants. He is proud, and demands respect from all those he meets. To those who deny him, he is a terrifying foe, tireless yet patient in his brilliant schemes to lay his enemies low. To those who give him his due, Latinus is generous and merciful, and is willing to offer chances for redemption if his considerable intuition deems them worthy. However, this is rare.

Latinus was once far more charming and persuasive than he is presently, and much more willing to compromise and forgive. However, after the betrayal of his firstborn childe, he was hardened, beginning to prefer forceful words and threats over charm and placation, and becoming far less forgiving.