Accou

==Stats==
*Name:  Accou
*Clan: Toreador
*Generation: 7th
*Embrace Date: 1784
*Demeanor: 
*Apparent Age: Early 20's
*Camarilla Status: 
*Clan Status: 
*Sire: Annabelle
*Known Childer: Marguerite, Tristan (D)
==Background==
Accou was a Mulatto slave, freed, though never acknowledged, by his white father and master. He had a talent for the piano, and his mother encouraged him, in the hopes that he could use it to make a place for himself in the world. He played at some of his father's social gatherings, and it was at one such event that Maria, an ancient Toreador, and Annabelle, her childe, first saw him. Maria was entranced by his energy and skill, and wished to preserve his talents.
The prince of the city, Alejandro, had other ideas. Fearing a break in the Masquerade, he sent servants to rough Accou up, hoping to make him less desirable to Maria. They crushed his hands, so he could no longer play the piano. Once Maria heard of this, she insisted that her own progeny, Annabelle, embrace Accou at once. This was too much for Alejandro, who insisted all of the Toreadors leave the city.
Accou traveled with Maria and Annabelle for a time, but was unable to keep the same company as the two white woman. He set out on his own, and eventually ended up in the free black community of Havana, Cuba. There he worked on his abilities, nursing his hatred of Alejandro, waiting for the day when he could return to New Orleans.
Accou returned right before the Civil War, and overthrew Alejandro shortly thereafter. Accou then ruled as prince for about 60 years, until worsening conditions in the city in the 1930's were leading to his own downfall. Casting about for ideas, he decided to take a hint from the Malkavians, and pretended to be something he was not. Accou claimed he was actually the Lieutenant of the "true Prince", and had to pass any requests on to him.
The elders of the city thought this was a ridiculous ploy, but hesitated long enough for Accou to consolidate his position. Just when he was prepared to drop his facade, he was caught unaware and attacked by none other than Alejandro, recently awakened from Torpor. Alejandro fiercely Dominated Accou, and turned the illusion into reality.
Accou has been the servant of Alejandro ever since. They have maintained this "double mask", pretending to be pretending, while actually telling the truth. Most of the younger vampires believe Accou is the Lieutenant, while most of the elders "know better", but are willing to maintain the game. Everyone found it useful to be able to claim an absentee prince was "really" running things when the Justicar Alexis came to clean up the city.
Accou hasn't been seen in the city since Alejandro stepped back into the limelight and claimed praxis.  No one has had the courage to question Alejandro as to Accou's whereabouts since the court session when Alejandro announced his return.
Category:Toreador