A Ventrue followed Solouren by the name of Von Bruening who was the “great white hope” for North Virginia. He selected Ramano for his sheriff, as predicted and Ramano served him well, till the Ventrue lost his mind and began assassinating members of the Primogen Council. Working with Buck Satan and Chris Matthews, they sought his removal from the throne, and placed Robert MacGregor there.

Ramano, sensing that his continuing rise in power in NVA, coupled with the anarchs forming a domain of their own in southern Baltimore would be more then even he could focus on. He called one of his eldest childer; William Jade to relocate to Southern Maryland to represent the family interests in that area.

Ramano began hearing rumors that the new Prince and his former catorie mate; Robert MacGregor had committed diablerie with the assistance of Rhys McTaggert. Performing some Tremere ritual which resulting in several kindred benefiting from their vitae. These rumors proved to be true, and Robert was forced off the throne. Taking his place was the cities first Malkavian Prince, Brent Albertson. Albertson opted to choose Ramano for the position of Seneschal.

It was here that Ramano began a campaign to bring order and stability to the domain of North Virginia. But content with listlessness and mediocrity, North Virginia resisted and continued to push the envelope with the Masquerade almost nightly. During an attempt upon his life by Seth Owens, a local Setite, Ramano's ghoul Hector shows fierce dedication and throws his master to the floor and while protecting them he repelled the would be attackers. Ramano impressed with the loyalty of his ghoul Hector embraces him.

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History of the Del Armago Family in America

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