full name : vivienne beaufort nickname(s) : vi date of birth : july 4, 1885 parentage : John & Margaret Spencer-Churchill gender identity : cis female ( she/her ) romantic orientation : biromantic sexual orientation : bisexual
BIOGRAPHY: (highlights)
used to be a socialite when she was alive
goes by vi. hardly anyone calls her vivienne
she's been alive for a long time
she has two human consorts who she feeds off of and they follow her around like an entourage
she's been in Raven's Peak for a month settling into her estate
she's gullible, but will fuck you up if you try her
BIOGRAPHY: (full)
TRIGGER WARNING: domestic violence, murder, torture
Daisy Alice Jane Spencer-Churchill was born on July 4, 1885, as the only child of John Spencer-Churchill, a prominent importer of fine goods, and Margaret Spencer-Churchill, a renowned socialite. Growing up in an opulent household, Daisy enjoyed a privileged upbringing, never wanting for anything. Her father doted on her, while she inherited her mother's striking beauty, often drawing admiration from all who met her.
The Spencer-Churchill family was both affluent and well-connected, and Daisy’s early life was marked by luxury and tranquility. Her parents meticulously arranged her future, approving of her courtship with David Randolph, a man who matched their high social standing. The two married in an extravagant ceremony on May 3, 1905, a wedding that became the talk of the town.
Daisy’s life seemed picture-perfect, reflecting everything one could dream of in high society. Ten years into their marriage, Daisy and David welcomed their first child, Mary Francine Randolph, on December 10, 1915, followed by a son, Gregory David Randolph, on September 23, 1918. With her beautiful family and privileged status, Daisy's life seemed flawless.
However, as the 1920s began, the world around Daisy started to change in ways she could never have anticipated…
1920’s
Daisy had no idea that while she spent most of her time as a debutante in New York City, her husband, David, was struggling with serious financial troubles. He managed to keep up appearances, maintaining the facade of their wealth to outsiders, but Daisy soon noticed that something was amiss. Her jewelry, once proudly displayed in her dressing room, began to disappear. Initially, Daisy suspected the housekeepers and, in her frustration, dismissed them. However, when the thefts continued even after they were gone, her suspicion grew.
Determined to uncover the truth, Daisy devised a plan. On the eve of their wedding anniversary, she made a show of placing an expensive necklace she had bought herself in plain sight. Then, she hid in her closet, waiting. Hours passed before David entered the room, unaware of her presence. Daisy watched in shock as her husband carefully pocketed the necklace.
Confronting David later that night, Daisy demanded to know where her necklace was, her voice trembling with a mixture of anger and betrayal. The confrontation escalated quickly, and for the first time in their marriage, David struck her. It wasn’t the last. Whenever Daisy questioned him or stepped "out of line" by his standards, she would find herself on the receiving end of his violent temper, enduring bruises on her arms and face. Daisy tolerated the abuse, fearing the scandal a separation would bring to their family and the societal disgrace that would follow.
For two years, Daisy suffered in silence, hiding her pain behind a mask of perfect composure. But one night, the abuse reached a terrifying new level. David hit her so hard in the ribs that he punctured her lung. Overwhelmed with shame and fear, Daisy sought medical help, signing in at the hospital under a false name: Vivienne Beaufort. It was there that she met Lucinda Croft.
Lucinda was a mysterious woman who exuded a calm confidence that immediately put Daisy at ease. The two quickly became close, spending all of Daisy’s free time together. Drawn to Lucinda in a way she couldn’t fully explain, Daisy found herself confiding in her about the horrors of her home life. Understanding the depth of her despair, Lucinda offered Daisy an escape—an extraordinary gift that would ensure David could never hurt her again.
On December 25, 1922, desperate and seeing no other way out, Daisy accepted Lucinda’s offer. She allowed Lucinda to bite her and drank Lucinda’s blood, an act that changed her life forever. Daisy’s transformation was complete, freeing her from her mortal chains and from David’s cruelty once and for all.
1945
After her transformation, Daisy chose to reinvent herself entirely, adopting the name Vivienne Beaufort. On December 25, 1922, Daisy Randolph was officially reported missing, leaving behind her old life and the torment she had endured. Vivienne kept a close eye on the investigation as Lucinda guided her through the nuances of her new existence—teaching her to control her thirst and the art of hunting without being detected.
The police investigation led nowhere, much to Vivienne’s relief. Despite his cruelty, David appeared genuinely distressed by her disappearance, a reaction that surprised her. However, her only true regret was being unable to be near her children. From a distance, she watched them grow, cherishing their milestones and silently celebrating their successes. Over the next two decades, from her disappearance until 1945, Vivienne found solace in her blossoming love for Lucinda and began meticulously planning David's demise.
Vivienne decided that David's birthday would be the perfect time for her revenge—a poetic end for a man who had caused her so much pain. David had always made a spectacle of his birthday, reveling in the attention and making sure everyone knew it was his favorite day of the year. He had ruined her birthdays during the last years of their marriage, so it felt fitting to repay him on the day he cherished most.
She waited patiently, ensuring that David remained alone. He never remarried, a situation Vivienne carefully orchestrated. Whenever he showed interest in another woman, Vivienne would discreetly intervene, whispering warnings about his past: “His first wife disappeared without a trace. Isn’t that strange?” Her efforts ensured that no one got too close, and David lived in a lonely, self-imposed exile, especially as their children grew up and started families of their own.
On his birthday, Vivienne finally executed her plan. When the police discovered David’s body a week later, they found him hanging from the ceiling of his empty home. Only five people attended his funeral, a stark contrast to the grand life he had once flaunted. From a distance, Vivienne watched with a satisfied smile, knowing she had closed a painful chapter of her life and exacted the justice she deserved.
1973
Vivienne, or Vi as she preferred to be called, spent her days hunting alongside Lucinda and traveling across the United States. During their journeys, they stumbled upon the quaint town of Raven’s Peak, which quickly became one of their favorite spots to visit. Despite its charm, they found the town's strict rules on hunting humans too restrictive, so they treated Raven’s Peak as a vacation spot, returning now and then but never staying for long. Instead, they made their main residence in New York, allowing Vi to keep a close eye on her children from a distance.
As the years passed, Vi watched Mary and Gregory grow older, surrounded by their own children and grandchildren. Mary was now in her late fifties, and Gregory in his mid-fifties, both thriving in their respective lives. Though it saddened Vi that her children hadn’t truly known her before she disappeared, she found comfort in seeing them build happy families of their own.
Financially secure from clever investments made in the 1920s, Vi and Lucinda enjoyed a life of luxury, their wealth drawing the attention of various con artists over the years. One such con artist was Maia Kelly, who successfully deceived Vi with her elaborate schemes. Naive and trusting by nature, Vi believed every word Maia said until her team uncovered the truth to Vi. Feeling betrayed and furious that someone had dared to trick her, Vi wanted to teach Maia a lesson, despite Lucinda's advice to let it go.
Ignoring Lucinda’s warnings, Vi confronted Maia, determined to make her pay. In a fit of rage, she attacked Maia, intending to kill her. However, as Vi tried to finish the job, Maia's team intervened, going to claim self defense after getting Maia killed. They attempted to shoot Vi, not realizing she was a vampire. Forced to defend herself, Vi killed them all. Frustrated and disillusioned, she wondered if there was any loyalty left in the world.
What Vi didn’t realize, however, was that in her rage, she hadn’t actually killed Maia but had unintentionally created another vampire. It would take another fifteen years before Vi discovered the unintended consequences of her actions.
1982
Lucinda and Vi's luck eventually ran out in 1980. They were captured by a group of hunters who, rather than kill them outright, subjected them to two years of relentless torture. Vi endured the pain alongside Lucinda, desperately clinging to hope. But when the hunters finally decided to kill Lucinda, something inside Vi snapped. Fueled by a fierce rage and grief, she found the strength to fight back. The hunters, complacent in their belief that Vi was weak and broken, were unprepared for her sudden burst of strength. She swiftly overpowered them, killing each one with brutal efficiency.
With the hunters dead, Vi was left alone to mourn the loss of her mate. She gathered Lucinda's ashes, placing them in a jar to carry with her. Disoriented and weakened, Vi found herself stranded by the side of an unfamiliar road. She needed to find food and get far away from the scene, but she had no idea where she was.
Desperate and unsure of what else to do, Vi decided to hitchhike in the middle of the night, hoping to find someone willing to give her a ride. She stuck out her thumb as a van approached, and to her relief, it slowed to a stop. The driver, a young man with a friendly smile, introduced himself as Jason. Instantly, Vi felt a connection; Jason reminded her so much of her son Gregory.
Determined to control her bloodlust, especially after subsisting on nothing but rat blood during her captivity, Vi tried to focus on anything other than the rhythmic sound of the heartbeats around her. But hunger gnawed at her, and the temptation grew unbearable. Just as she was about to ask Jason to pull over so she could leave, her instincts took over. Before she could stop herself, Vi lunged at Jason, sinking her teeth into his neck.
The van swerved and crashed, but Vi couldn’t stop. Overwhelmed by hunger and the adrenaline coursing through her veins, she moved from one passenger to the next, draining them until she was sated. When the frenzy ended, and the reality of what she had done set in, Vi realized she made a mistake. Knowing she couldn’t explain the carnage she had caused, she fled the scene, leaving the wreckage and bodies behind.
Present Day
Vivienne eventually returned to New York, but the city felt empty without Lucinda by her side. Vi continued to watch her children age, knowing that soon, she would have to say goodbye to them forever. The thought of witnessing either of them pass away was more than she could bear. Although she hadn’t spoken a word to them since her disappearance in 1922, her love for them had never faded. In 1993, Vi decided it was time to leave New York behind and has never returned since.
Over the next few decades, she traveled from state to state, experiencing things she never could have imagined as a young socialite in the early 1900s. She learned about computers, developed an interest in aviation, and even tried her hand at rock climbing. Though she enjoyed her independence, she was careful not to get too close to anyone, wary of forming attachments that could lead to heartache. Despite not getting too close to anyone, Vivienne was never alone. She went to too many parties and met all sorts of people, but no one really knew who Vivienne Beaufort was and she liked it that way.
One night in 2012, while staying in Louisiana, Vi stumbled upon another vampire. That encounter would change her life in ways she hadn’t expected. She met Victor Morgraves, a vampire who was not only strikingly handsome and intelligent but also had the kindest eyes she had ever seen. Vivienne felt an instant connection with him, something she hadn’t felt in years. One thing led to another, and before she knew it, she found herself in Victor’s bed. Realizing how vulnerable she felt, Vi panicked and fled in the middle of the night, pushing thoughts of Victor and the emotions he stirred deep within her, somewhere she hoped they would stay buried.
Now, twelve years later, Vi has decided to settle in Raven’s Peak. Despite the town's strict rules on hunting humans, she believes it might be the best place for her to lay low for a while. With the memories of her past haunting her less and less, she is ready to find some semblance of peace, even if it means abiding by rules she doesn't fully agree with.
