Once a lowly neonate among the Toreador of Chicago, Amanda Chastain ventured out to the small town of Jericho Heights to set up her own domain where her influence now reaches every part of the town. Having made most of her money in sales of cryptocurrencies and stock futures, she started her new domain with considerable resources. It took little time for her to establish herself in the small town. She propped up a puppet mayor, Bonded him along with the sheriff, and set up a node for the Circulatory System.
Still drawn to fame, a vestige from her early days in vaudeville in the 1920s, she now hosts a popular podcast that reaches tens of thousands of loyal fans each day. Her influence over the people of Jericho Heights knows no limits, and her sphere of influence continues to widen, stretching across the county, and even into Chicago.
• The Pulse: In frequent talks with Chastain, you receive stock tips, insider trading offers, and invitations to investment clubs, all of which prove fruitful. Once per story, gain three extra dice in any Finance dice pools.
•• Boss Lady: You have a personal relationship with Chastain. Not only does she consider you an associate , but she has taken you under her wing and acts as your mentor. You possess Mawla ( ) (Amanda Chastain). If you’re too public with this relationship, you may risk attracting attention of one of Amanda’s enemies ( ).
••• Hacking the System: Having access to many of Chastain’s contacts, you have made acquaintance with a group of mortal hackers. This grants you a permanent Contact ( ) - the group can help you out for the right price, and once per story, you can add three extra dice to your pool while hacking. Each hack comes with some risks, though, and failing may result in compromising your Mask or Haven at the Storyteller’s discretion.
•••• Blood Work: Chastain has access to The Circulatory System, and is willing to share the blood for a favor or two. You can perform long-distance tasks for her per Storyteller’s discretion and no more than twice per story, with difficulty 4. Upon succeeding, you receive a vessel bearing a resonance of your choice. Failing at fulfilling Amanda’s orders may pose additional risks, depending on the nature of the task.
••••• Learning the System: Chastain considers you a close personal friend and has taught you her system of setting up a domain. Through close personal tutelage, she has given you the tools of her trade, a rather ruthless and influential trade at that. She taught you how to gain the love and respect of those in the community, effectively granting you Influence ( ). When dealing with mortal politicians, law enforcement, or the media, add two extra dice to all Social dice pools. Once per story, you may ask for Chastain’s assistance and receive it (at the Storyteller’s discretion).