Ichika

Ichika Saito is the current Prince of Seattle. Ichika is a deep believer in the traditions and sees that they are enforced to the best of the sheriff’s ability. It is widely believed that she is too lenient on violations but any known will be investigated. Ichika maintains control over the city by a network of interwoven deals. She is a highly capable politician even if she spends the majority of her time among the kine. It is commonly believed she was elected to the position of Prince as a compromise between Grigori and Marduk, but she has the full support of the previous Prince, Winter.

Mortal Life
Ichika was raised from childhood to become an oiran, a Japanese prostitute.

Kindred
Ichika was sired by Martian Laxberg, a Russian Toreador and Jesuit Priest. At the time Christianity was outlawed by the Shogunate and practiced in secret. Ichika's brothel was one the the hidden meeting places. Martin was a traveling priest who'd travel under cloak of darkness. Ichika was a devoted follower and often served as a distraction so that Martin could be moved from meeting place to meeting place. In function she was a part of his herd and cult of personality. She was Embraced because of her beauty and talents as a musician.

Bands
Ichika has been a member of numerous garage bands of various success.
 * Saint Sanguine (1970's): Saint Sanguine was a goth rock band in the vain of Black Sabbath.
 * Survivors of Sodom (1980's): A punk band of moderate success in the Seattle underground scene.
 * Violation of the Soul (1990's): A grunge band
 * Blood on my Knife (2000's): Emo/Screamo
 * The Axe Murderers (2010's): Ichika's current band