Ha-Joon/Introduction
There are multiple versions of Ha-Joon's history. Some claim he was born in the 1400s, while others insist he spent a century as a ghoul before his Embrace. Whatever the truth, Ha-Joon himself acknowledges and defers to Madame Guil, Justicar of Clan Toreador. Yet, whispers persist that there is more to his story than he lets on.
The gaps in his past remain known only to Ha-Joon and perhaps the eldest of Clan Toreador, but one thing is undeniable—since his rise to power as Madame Guil's Archon, he has served the clan with unwavering, unshakable loyalty. His tenure as Archon was marked by numerous successes, solidifying his place as a formidable force within the clan.
::• London (1897) – When the Sabbat attempted a resurgence in London, Ha-Joon led a decisive counteroffensive that ended with the Toreador reclaiming control of the city’s artistic and cultural heart.
::• New York (1929) – During the stock market crash, opportunistic Princes sought to abandon the Camarilla for personal gain. Ha-Joon executed the most treacherous among them and installed more loyal Toreador leadership.
::• Berlin (1945-1947) – With the city in ruins after WWII, Ha-Joon worked with other Justicar allies to reestablish the Camarilla’s grip, ensuring that Kindred society rebuilt alongside the mortals.
::• Madrid (1973) – He played a pivotal role in dismantling a deeply entrenched Sabbat presence, eliminating a rival faction that threatened to push the Toreador out.
Though with the successes, there have been failures tied to his name:
::The Sabbat Takeover of Mexico City (1920s) – Ha-Joon was part of an effort to maintain Camarilla control in Mexico City as the Sabbat gained power. Despite his expertise in politics and strategy, the sheer brutality of the Sabbat’s forces overwhelmed the Camarilla presence. He was forced to retreat, marking one of his most bitter defeats.
::The Cataclysm in Montreal (1950s) – Ha-Joon attempted to lead a Toreador resurgence in Montreal, a city already on the brink of being lost to the Sabbat. The mission ended disastrously, with several prominent Toreador elders falling in battle. The loss solidified Montreal as a Sabbat stronghold, and Ha-Joon still considers it one of his greatest failures.
::The Betrayal of Antwerp (1976) – A Camarilla-aligned Prince in Antwerp secretly negotiated with the Sabbat, selling out his own city. Ha-Joon was sent to deal with him, but the Prince anticipated his arrival and ambushed his forces. Many of Ha-Joon’s trusted allies were lost, and he barely escaped with his unlife. This hardened his resolve against betrayal, making him utterly ruthless in dealing with turncoats.
When every Kindred in Houston mysteriously vanished, the Camarilla was left in disarray. Madame Guil sent Ha-Joon to investigate. Arriving in 1994, he found a city devoid of its former Kindred residents, its supernatural ecosystem in disrepair. As Archon, he began his work—unraveling the mystery, restoring order, and ensuring that the Toreador would once again hold dominion over the arts and politics of the city. His mission was clear: to uncover the truth, eliminate threats, and, if necessary, build anew from the ruins left behind. Thus, he decided he would step in as Prince of Houston.