Helen Quinzel (WoD) - Revision history

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	* Silver Bowie knife (during "dark" moments)		* Silver Bowie knife (during "dark" moments)
	* [https://cnet3.cbsistatic.com/img/Qk8HJok-D-UeMSo9n1Zo2ROdjWw=/980x551/2015/12/14/a57b397a-c681-4a99-819b-c384548edbf2/13.jpg Mercedes-AMG S65 Cabriolet]		* [https://cnet3.cbsistatic.com/img/Qk8HJok-D-UeMSo9n1Zo2ROdjWw=/980x551/2015/12/14/a57b397a-c681-4a99-819b-c384548edbf2/13.jpg Mercedes-AMG S65 Cabriolet]
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	== Signature Quotes ==		== Signature Quotes ==

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	== Signature Quotes ==		== Signature Quotes ==
			* "It is sometimes an appropriate response to reality to go insane."
			* "I have found both freedom and safety in my madness; the freedom of loneliness and the safety from being understood, for those who understand us enslave something in us."
			* "Crazy people are considered mad by the rest of the society only because their intelligence isn't understood."
			* "When you are mad, mad like this, you don't know it. Reality is what you see. When what you see shifts, departing from anyone else's reality, it's still reality to you."
	* "You cannot recover from anxiety by just staying calm. You cannot recover from depression by just being positive. You cannot recover from anorexia nervosa by just eating more. If mental illnesses were that simple we wouldn’t be struggling in the first place."		* "You cannot recover from anxiety by just staying calm. You cannot recover from depression by just being positive. You cannot recover from anorexia nervosa by just eating more. If mental illnesses were that simple we wouldn’t be struggling in the first place."
	* "The worst part about having a mental illness is people expect you to behave as if you don't."		* "The worst part about having a mental illness is people expect you to behave as if you don't."
	* "People are always selling the idea that people with mental illness are suffering. I think madness can be an escape. If things are not so good, maybe you want to imagine something better?"		* "People are always selling the idea that people with mental illness are suffering. I think madness can be an escape. If things are not so good, maybe you want to imagine something better?"
	* "Those who suffer from mental illness are stronger than you think. We must fight to go work, care for our families, be there for our friends, and act ‘''normal''’ while battling unimaginable pain"		* "Those who suffer from mental illness are stronger than you think. We must fight to go work, care for our families, be there for our friends, and act ‘''normal''’ while battling unimaginable pain"
			* "The crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules, and they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do."

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	== Background ==		== Background ==
	==== Prelude ====		==== Prelude ====
	Helen is reluctant to talk about her past as she says that, until recently, her past has been a painful one. ~~What he~~ has revealed is that she was born Ellen Pfeiffer, an only child ~~who~~ still remembers her father being a kind, jovial and loving man until he went to fight in the Great War when she was 15 years old. Her father returned suffering from "Shell Shock" (what these days is known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), and a very different, ~~and very~~ broken man. The lack of understanding ~~of (~~and ~~even worse, lack of~~ appropriate treatment) for the many soldiers like her father with this condition (which was often simply considered to be simply the result of cowardice) was the inspiration for her to study the developing field of psychiatry. She enrolled at [http://www.calstatela.edu/orgs/iampremedclub/pre-med-101 California State University: Los Angeles medical school], graduated from pre-med school in 1927 (at age 23) and successfully completing her psychiatry residency in 1931 (at age 27) becoming a board-certified psychiatrist. She became a popular and successful psychiatrist at the Alameda Insane Asylum, renown for her kindness and brilliance and in 1936 (at age 32) she completed her PhD in Psychoanalytic Studies.		Helen is reluctant to talk about her past as she says that, until recently, her past has been a painful one. Nonetheless, she has revealed that she was born Ellen Pfeiffer, an only child, and still remembers her father being a kind, jovial and loving man until he went to fight in the Great War when she was 15 years old. Her father returned suffering from "Shell Shock" (what these days is known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and a very different, broken man. The lack of understanding, compassion and therefore appropriate treatment for the many soldiers like her father with this condition, which was often simply considered to be simply the result of cowardice, was the inspiration for her to eventually study the developing field of psychiatry. To help people like her father. She enrolled at [http://www.calstatela.edu/orgs/iampremedclub/pre-med-101 California State University: Los Angeles medical school], graduated from pre-med school in 1927 (at age 23) and successfully completing her psychiatry residency in 1931 (at age 27) becoming a board-certified psychiatrist. She became a popular and successful psychiatrist at the Alameda Insane Asylum, renown for her kindness and brilliance and in 1936 (at age 32) she completed her PhD in Psychoanalytic Studies.

	One day in early 1939 an individual was brought in after he had slaughtered a family in an apparently psychotic episode. Ellen quickly determined he was suffered from what had recently begun to be referred to as sociopathy, along with an aversion to daylight, but sensed there was something else wrong with him... something unnatural. She got the feeling that he was there by choice, as if the situation amused him, like a spider playing with a fly in its web - and that, when he chose to, he would end the game. She was proven right when, unexpectedly, he made his move and somehow slipped his bonds - after which he set about calmly murdering every living being in the asylum - except for Ellen, in who he had taken an interest. Instead, he roughly embraced her before dragging her into a cell and visited her only to feed her or force the blood-bond on her. As a sick 'present' to her, he captured her parents, husband and two children then, keeping her locked in a cell, would beat or starve her into frenzy so she was unable to recognise or resist ~~devouring~~ her ~~own loved ones;~~ and ~~he relished~~ watching ~~her~~ horror and anguish when she would return to her senses. Despite his best efforts, this did not destroy her mind or soul (more that becoming a child of Malkav already had), although it did make her hate him as strongly as the bond forced her to obey him - it made her even more determined to help others and reinforced her will and conscience.		One day in early 1939 an individual was brought in after he had slaughtered a family in an apparently psychotic episode. Ellen quickly determined he was suffered from what had recently begun to be referred to as sociopathy, along with an aversion to daylight, but sensed there was something else wrong with him... something unnatural. She got the feeling that he was there by choice, as if the situation amused him, like a spider playing with a fly in its web - and that, when he chose to, he would end the game. She was proven right when, unexpectedly, he made his move and somehow slipped his bonds - after which he set about calmly murdering every living being in the asylum - except for Ellen, in who he had taken an interest. Instead, he roughly embraced her before dragging her into a cell and visited her only to feed her or force the blood-bond on her. As a sick 'present' to her, he captured her parents, husband and two children then, keeping her locked in a cell, would beat or starve her into frenzy so that she was unable to recognise her victims who, unable to resist her hunger-frenzy, she devoured like a feral beast. Then he would laugh and relish watching Ellen's horror and anguish when she would return to her senses and realise she had devoured another loved family member. Despite his best efforts, this did not destroy her mind or soul (more that becoming a child of Malkav already had), if anything making her stronger to resist the Beast's urges and future degeneration, although it did make her hate him as strongly as the bond forced her to obey him - it made her even more determined to help others and reinforced her will and conscience.

	==== Arrival in Ashford ====		==== Arrival in Ashford ====

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	== Personality ==		== Personality ==
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	Helen is always polite, level-headed and incredibly patient and caring. Most would not think she was a Malkavian, and what may be her derangement is sometimes discussed behind her back. She was caring in life and undeath has not changed that. In fact, her abuse at her sire's hands has possibly only strengthened her desire to help others - and it certainly gave her strength in dark times. She treats all her clanmates as though they were patients of hers, and dotes on them and tries to help them be able to best live ''functional'' unlives, and not be a danger to either themselves or the masquerade. She is particularly caring towards Chloe (see below). This has not only endeared her to the majority of her clanmates, but has also gained her much respect by non-Malkavian kindred. It has also concerned many elders as under her guidance the Malkavians have become organised and motivated, and would be rivalling the Nosferatu in their ability to uncover information were it not for the fact that Helen has made an alliance with [[Marina Vasilyeva (WoD)\|Marina Vasilyeva, the Nosferatu Primogen]] that has both clans working closely together for mutual gain, forming a power block that the Ventrue, Toreadors and Tremere are wary of; but proved crucial in the Sabbat War.		Helen is always polite, level-headed and incredibly patient and caring. Most would not think she was a Malkavian, and what may be her derangement is sometimes discussed behind her back. She was caring in life and undeath has not changed that. In fact, her abuse at her sire's hands has possibly only strengthened her desire to help others - and it certainly gave her strength in dark times. She treats all her clanmates as though they were patients of hers, and dotes on them and tries to help them be able to best live ''functional'' unlives, and not be a danger to either themselves or the masquerade. She is particularly caring towards Chloe (see below). This has not only endeared her to the majority of her clanmates but has also gained her much respect by non-Malkavian kindred. It has also concerned many elders as under her guidance the Malkavians have become organised and motivated, and would be rivalling the Nosferatu in their ability to uncover information were it not for the fact that Helen has made an alliance with [[Marina Vasilyeva (WoD)\|Marina Vasilyeva, the Nosferatu Primogen]] that has both clans working closely together for mutual gain, forming a power block that the Ventrue, Toreadors and Tremere are wary of; but proved crucial in the Sabbat War. Helen is also renowned to be good friends with [[Anastasia Nikolaevna (WoD)\|Anastasia Nikolaevna]] of Clan Senya, and it is common to see the two doctors and coterie-mates hanging around together socially - often surprising people at how fun-living and friendly they can be, especially when together. Although there is no formal alliance between the Malkavians and clan Senya, Helen's character and scientific specialities naturally endeared her to the various scientists, doctors and academics of Clan Senya, especially amongst their [[Clan_Senya_Titles_(WoD)#Athina.C3.ADos_.28Athenians.2FLorekeepers.29\|Lorekeepers]], who often call on her for advice and information regarding psychology or psychiatric matters.

	There have been times of late, however, that Helen has been known to walk around with a more ''vamp-like'' appearance. Although most cannot put their proverbial finger on it, they claim that when she dresses like this there is something ''different'' about her; more flirtatious and with an evil cunning behind her eyes. Even when being polite and friendly, this version of Helen gives other kindred the creeps, with her friendliness being compared to the parable ''a wolf in sheep's clothing'' and some kindred stating that there is a terrifying, cold cruelty in her eyes.		There have been times of late, however, that Helen has been known to walk around with a more ''vamp-like'' appearance. Although most cannot put their proverbial finger on it, they claim that when she dresses like this there is something ''different'' about her; more flirtatious and with an evil cunning behind her eyes. Even when being polite and friendly, this version of Helen gives other kindred the creeps, with her friendliness being compared to the parable ''a wolf in sheep's clothing'' and some kindred stating that there is a terrifying, cold cruelty in her eyes and, uncharacteristically, an observed willingness to break her word or betray allies to her own detriment for little apparent motive.

			In her leisure time, Helen is an avid painter. She particularly enjoys oil paintings and portraits, and this has been her main hobby since her mortal youth. It is also an emotional outlet for her, and psychologists can clearly discern information about her state of mind, personal trauma, and events around her by seeing the style and topics of her artwork. She also enjoys singing, especially when she is happy, and can easily be goaded into a karaoke night or similar, where her pleasant singing voice typically surprises those who did not expect that.

	== Derangement ==		== Derangement ==

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	In addition to her status as the hospital owner, Helen is a known philanthropist who supports many local charities - especially those that relate to mental health, such as the Samaritans. She is renown for her expertise and mental health treatises, and has allies and contacts within both City Hall and Kern County Medical Society, giving her great influence over medical affairs in Kern County.		In addition to her status as the hospital owner, Helen is a known philanthropist who supports many local charities - especially those that relate to mental health, such as the Samaritans. She is renown for her expertise and mental health treatises, and has allies and contacts within both City Hall and Kern County Medical Society, giving her great influence over medical affairs in Kern County.

	Helen is one of the founding members of [[Sanguinus (WoD)\|Sanguinus]], a medical/scientific-oriented coterie that work together to ~~control medicine~~ and related ~~science in Ashford~~.		Helen is one of the founding members of [[Sanguinus (WoD)\|Sanguinus]], a medical/scientific-oriented coterie that work together to influence Ashford's medical and related scientific areas for the benefit of the kindred, chiefly to help preserve the Masquerade, as well as their own personal scientific interests.

	=== Ashford Behavioral Healthcare Hospital ===		=== Ashford Behavioral Healthcare Hospital ===
	[[File:ABBHospital.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|right\|Ashford Behavioral Health Hospital]]		[[File:ABBHospital.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|right\|Ashford Behavioral Health Hospital]]

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	Damien used to keep Chloe almost perpetually locked up in the Rosamond Insane Asylum, which was almost Chloe's own private little den where Damien encouraged her regression, and to indulge in her whims. to mortal society, the Rosamond Insane Asylum was a place where only the poor, downtrodden, and non-functional or criminally insane are committed; a place with a poor record of actually helping people, and where ''accidental'' deaths and rumours of atrocities abound. The asylum has such a torrid history, that it is believed that the place is haunted. Despite this, mortals were always surprised that the asylum still existed, and had never been shut down by any health authority, inspection, committee or lawsuit. Most legal programs that popped up seemed to... disappear.		Damien used to keep Chloe almost perpetually locked up in the Rosamond Insane Asylum, which was almost Chloe's own private little den where Damien encouraged her regression, and to indulge in her whims. to mortal society, the Rosamond Insane Asylum was a place where only the poor, downtrodden, and non-functional or criminally insane are committed; a place with a poor record of actually helping people, and where ''accidental'' deaths and rumours of atrocities abound. The asylum has such a torrid history, that it is believed that the place is haunted. Despite this, mortals were always surprised that the asylum still existed, and had never been shut down by any health authority, inspection, committee or lawsuit. Most legal programs that popped up seemed to... disappear.

	A few months after Damien's disappearance and Helen's ascension to Primogen, Helen used her influence and the Rosamond Insane Asylum was officially and permanently closed down. Patients were transferred to newer, better, mental health hospitals around the area. Likewise, Chloe was moved to the Ashford Behavioural Healthcare Hospital where she now resides when she has regressive episodes. ~~Although in her moments~~ of ~~lucidity~~, Chloe lives with her ''foster father'' in their Ashford apartment. Her ''father'' is known to be a middle-aged middle school teacher who adopted Chloe - although many wonder how a man who has been suspected (but never formally accused) of being a paedophile could be granted adoption rights, and fear for her safety. Helen, however, does not seem concerned (at least, not for ''Chloe's'' physical well-being).		A few months after Damien's disappearance and Helen's ascension to Primogen, Helen used her influence and the Rosamond Insane Asylum was officially and permanently closed down. Patients were transferred to newer, better, mental health hospitals around the area. Likewise, Chloe was moved as a special case to the Ashford Heart Hospital (owned by Helen's kindred friend, coterie-mate, ally and fellow doctor, [[Anastasia Nikolaevna (WoD)\|Anastasia]]) where Helen worked at the time, and in 2016 to Helen's new [https://www.bakersfieldbehavioral.com Ashford Behavioural Healthcare Hospital], where she now resides when she has regressive episodes. Since the end of the Crusade, Chloe now lives with her new ''foster father'' in their Ashford apartment, when she is not regressing. Her ''father'' is known to be a middle-aged middle school teacher who adopted Chloe - although many wonder how a man who has been suspected (but never formally accused) of being a paedophile could be granted adoption rights, and fear for her safety. Helen, however, does not seem concerned (at least, not for ''Chloe's'' physical well-being).

	=== AJ ===		=== AJ ===

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	=== Chloe ===		=== Chloe ===
	'''Full article:''' [[Chloe (WoD)\|Chloe]]		'''Full article:''' [[Chloe (WoD)\|Chloe]]
	[[File:Malkavian - Chloe.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|right]]Often found around or near Helen is a girl known only in kindred society as Chloe ~~(though thanks to Helen she has the mortal identity of Chloe Kohlver)~~. Chloe is known to be Helen's ''blood-sibling'', ie Chloe and Helen share the same sire - Damien Hobbs. Chloe was embraced around the age of 11, and is physically still in a child's body, despite being a kindred of an estimated 300+ years (which in fact makes Chloe the second-eldest Malkavian in Ashford). No one knows why Damien would embrace a child, but worse things have been attributed to him so few are surprised - more are surprised by the fact that she has managed to survive so long with him. Chloe suffers from regression and, when this occurs, she mentally reverts to the mindset of a child even younger than at the time of her embrace. Whilst this may seem benign and cute, in practice it can be terrifying to behold - the power of an elder in the hands of a child with no real concept of right and wrong, or self-control, acting on her whims and prone to the whimsical temper tantrums that children are infamous for.		[[File:Malkavian - Chloe.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|right]]Often found around or near Helen is a girl known only in kindred society as Chloe. Chloe is known to be Helen's ''blood-sibling'', ie Chloe and Helen share the same sire - Damien Hobbs. Chloe was embraced around the age of 11, and is physically still in a child's body, despite being a kindred of an estimated 300+ years (which in fact makes Chloe the second-eldest Malkavian in Ashford). No one knows why Damien would embrace a child, but worse things have been attributed to him so few are surprised - more are surprised by the fact that she has managed to survive so long with him. Chloe suffers from regression and, when this occurs, she mentally reverts to the mindset of a child even younger than at the time of her embrace. Whilst this may seem benign and cute, in practice it can be terrifying to behold - the power of an elder in the hands of a child with no real concept of right and wrong, or self-control, acting on her whims and prone to the whimsical temper tantrums that children are infamous for.

	Chloe and Helen are close. Despite Helen being less than half Chloe's age, Helen acts very much like the elder sister in the relationship, taking care of Chloe (especially when Chloe regresses) and her needs. When Chloe is lucid and not regressing, however, she is a powerful elder in a child's body, and her support for Helen is likely a factor in Helen's stable support. During these times, Chloe naturally imparts to Helen wisdom gained from her many more years of observing her sire and being kindred.		Chloe and Helen are close. Despite Helen being less than half Chloe's age, Helen acts very much like the elder sister in the relationship, taking care of Chloe (especially when Chloe regresses) and her needs. When Chloe is lucid and not regressing, however, she is a powerful elder in a child's body, and her support for Helen is likely a factor in Helen's stable support. During these times, Chloe naturally imparts to Helen wisdom gained from her many more years of observing her sire and being kindred.

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	== Derangement ==		== Derangement ==
	[[File:Helen_Quinzel3.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|right]]Everyone knows that each and every Malkavian suffers from some form of derangement (if not multiple). This can vary from high-functional derangements such as [[Malkavian_Derangements_(WoD)#Synesthesia\|Synesthesia]]; to extremely dangerous ones such as [[Malkavian_Derangements_(WoD)#Schizophrenia\|Schizophrenia]], [[Malkavian_Derangements_(WoD)#Self-Annihilation_Impulse\|Self-Annihilation Impulse]] or [[Malkavian_Derangements_(WoD)#Antisocial_Personality_Disorder\|Sociopathy (now technically classified as Antisocial Personality Disorder)]]. Some even know that Malkavian derangements defy conventional [https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm DSM-5] classification - there may be commonality and basis with Cainite mental health issues, but as Kindred are undead and no longer have body chemistry that affects the mind, they should not suffer from many of the mental health ailments that mortals do. Indeed, it is possible for Malkavians to have multiple derangements that would be biochemically impossible for a mortal. As such a Malkavian may not suffer a single overriding, clinically-analytical derangement, but one or more derangements form from a mix of various conditions. Most are aware that, like any kindred but more so, it is possible for Malkavians to gain additional derangements over time. ~~<br />~~		[[File:Helen_Quinzel3.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|right]]Everyone knows that each and every Malkavian suffers from some form of derangement (if not multiple). This can vary from high-functional derangements such as [[Malkavian_Derangements_(WoD)#Synesthesia\|Synesthesia]]; to extremely dangerous ones such as [[Malkavian_Derangements_(WoD)#Schizophrenia\|Schizophrenia]], [[Malkavian_Derangements_(WoD)#Self-Annihilation_Impulse\|Self-Annihilation Impulse]] or [[Malkavian_Derangements_(WoD)#Antisocial_Personality_Disorder\|Sociopathy (now technically classified as Antisocial Personality Disorder)]]. Some even know that Malkavian derangements defy conventional [https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm DSM-5] classification - there may be commonality and basis with Cainite mental health issues, but as Kindred are undead and no longer have body chemistry that affects the mind, they should not suffer from many of the mental health ailments that mortals do. Indeed, it is possible for Malkavians to have multiple derangements that would be biochemically impossible for a mortal. As such a Malkavian may not suffer a single overriding, clinically-analytical derangement, but one or more derangements form from a mix of various conditions. Most are aware that, like any kindred but more so, it is possible for Malkavians to gain additional derangements over time.
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	Few kindred, however, know that Malkavians may even change derangements over time - even Malkavians themselves. Helen has documented evidence of Elder Malkavians having begun unlives with one derangement, then years later that derangement appears ''cured'' but a totally different and unrelated derangement has formed in its place. In the case of psychotherapy, Helen also has recorded evidence that ''curing'' a Malkavian's derangement (in the rare case that is even possible, such as with phobias) results in the Malkavian almost immediately developing a new derangement. Helen has used this knowledge in the attempt to try to help Malkavians ''live'' with their conditions functionally, rather than attempting to cure their mental health issues, as psychologists often attempt for certain conditions, in the knowledge that better to live with a comparatively benign and high-functionality condition, than cure it only for a possibly far more debilitating ones to take its place. The inverse applies only to those Malkavians with derangements that prohibit functionality; in these cases Helen is actively trying to either cure or provoke a ''switch'' in derangements. As evidenced by her own sire, Helen is not always successful - but she has an eternity to keep trying and learning, and an entire clan of ''patients'' to help.		Few kindred, however, know that Malkavians may even change derangements over time - even Malkavians themselves. Helen has documented evidence of Elder Malkavians having begun unlives with one derangement, then years later that derangement appears ''cured'' but a totally different and unrelated derangement has formed in its place. In the case of psychotherapy, Helen also has recorded evidence that ''curing'' a Malkavian's derangement (in the rare case that is even possible, such as with phobias) results in the Malkavian almost immediately developing a new derangement. Helen has used this knowledge in the attempt to try to help Malkavians ''live'' with their conditions functionally, rather than attempting to cure their mental health issues, as psychologists often attempt for certain conditions, in the knowledge that better to live with a comparatively benign and high-functionality condition, than cure it only for a possibly far more debilitating ones to take its place. The inverse applies only to those Malkavians with derangements that prohibit functionality; in these cases Helen is actively trying to either cure or provoke a ''switch'' in derangements. As evidenced by her own sire, Helen is not always successful - but she has an eternity to keep trying and learning, and an entire clan of ''patients'' to help.