Lasombra Antitribu of Paris
The history of the Lasombra Antitribu in Paris is very recent. Indeed, they appeared in the city only by 1804. And this history is very special, too. It all began in 1799 when the Toreador Arnaud met Francesca and felt in love with her. The love was shared by the woman, and soon he learned she was a Lasombra Antitribu seeking refuge into Paris. The "Grand Couturier" made this possible and since then the Lasombra Antitribu keeps a low profile, surviving is secret in the shadows of the City of Lights.
Generally speaking, the Bloodline is friendly with Toreador because of Arnaud and with Gangrels because of Juan (even if Juan doesn't have the same feelings for the Bloodline). Bâtards are supported because of Tania. In fact, Francesca thinks the Pander movement should be copied by the Camarilla and she has even begun to search for a suitable leader. Her attention was caught by Catherine when she met her at Arnaud's workshop (he made a dress for Cath for the New Year Night soirée at the Louvre) but found her too hard to control (Cath share a deep friendship with Tania and Juan, and she hates Francesca for what she think was a forced Embrace on Tania). Still, Francesca sees nobody else to replace her...
The Anarchs are seen with a favorable eye, as long as they don't disturb the Bloodline plans. They're seen as part of the establishment. Francesca attitudes can be confusing (especially after a reading the Clanbook: Lasombra!), but it must be remembered that the Lasombra Antitribu hide themselves, thus living side by side with caitiff, anarchs, etc. Therefore their opinions on those matters have been updated, sometimes radically...
Hence, the Lasombra of Paris form a tiny group but a very ambitious one, who could be well succeed in t heir plan. They don't have an official existance but believe firmly they are in their way to obtain it.
For now they remain hidden and enjoy the position, so it's unlikely that any kindred will cross their path. However should this happen, the unfortunate one would be in a scary situation: The Bloodline not only has some control over the city Sabbat but is also linked directly to the Prince... As a conclusion, they're better left alone.
The Lasombra Antitribu will have to change their plans: The Sabbat seem to awaken for their (controlled) torporous state, and with the growing numbers of War Parties coming to Paris to feed from the old crones, the influence of the controlled Sabbat pack will decreased.
Francesca has now another bit of information disturbing her, as it seems that Montano has given the responsibility to another than her to awaken a blood brother she ignored even the existence. With the knowledge of the existence of Amon, Francesca is now considering an total alliance with the Camarilla Kindred of Paris, in exchange for the destruction of a maximum of Sabbat by her own controlled pack, as well as the identity of the possible survivors.
The Brood of Francesca
There are three members of the Antitribu in Paris. The most powerful of them is with no doubt Francesca. She leads the interest of the Bloodline, and her official goal is to allow the Antitribu to be officially recognized as a full Clan by the Prince. Indeed, for now all the members of the clan have to masquerade or to hide themselves. Through Francesca, the little Bloodline has some form of control over the french church and influence over some important economic areas of France (construction, media, telecom). She also guarantees the safety of the Bloodline in Paris. Indeed, through her Dominated Childe Gianluca, she controls the Sabbat of the city.
The second member of the clan is Tania, Childe of Francesca. She's a Neonate, a reward granted by François Villon. She's a great surgeon and try to build a fair influence over the medical milieu. Francesca asked her to take the unofficial control of the Bichat-Claude Bernard Hospital, the biggest one of the city. She masquerades as a Bâtarde and has some links with the Gangrel clan: Indeed, she's in love with Juan though she can't remember why. In fact, she's amnesic and can't recall she was Juan's wife and ghoul. Her house was put to flames by hunters one year ago and through she escaped, she lost her memories. Francesca discovered her after that event and doesn't know that history but that's not what the furious Juan thinks...
Francesca; 5th Generation. Tania; 6th Generation.
The Others
The third member of the clan is Thomaso. He has nothing to do with Francesca or Tania and don't even know their existance. In fact, he came to Paris, escaping the Berlin Sabbat pack, and was discovered by Alexis, who took him under his protection, as a possible future member of his sect, the Veilleurs. For now, Thomaso is free to wander, considered by all as a simple Bâtard. he was allowed by the Prince to stay in the city. Recently, Francesca has learned the existance of Thomaso through Ivan and has begun to search for him. Her intention is to get his full support or destroy him. For now, Thomaso is still hiding himself.
Nothing is known about Ecliastus and his childe Roanne as they are supposed to be dead. If someone has some clue about them, it may be Ecliastus' sire, Montano. Whatsoever some in Paris know that Lasombra's mightiest childe is up to something; indeed, if they are correct, Montano has gathered in the City of Lights three of his childe : the passionate but scheming Francesca, the forgotten Ecliastus and the old and enigmatic Amon...
Another Lasombra has yet to come to Paris. Indeed, Don Enrique de Toledo has just received a letter from his old friend Francesca inviting him to join her as soon as he can. He has yet to answer.
Ecliastus; 5th Generation (deceased?). Roanne; 6th Generation (missing?). Thomaso; 10th Generation.
