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Lucas Desiree was an Immortal who resided in North America.
Biography[]
Lucas Desiree was born in 1769 in Charleston, SC. As a foundling he was grown as a Southern Gentleman, gracious to the ladies, protective of the children, and polite to a fault. He received his First Death in 1811, after being shot in a duel over a point of honor. Afterward, he was trained by Ashley Wilkinson.
A man of strong principles, Lucas fought for the preservation of the Union under Andrew Jackson in the War of 1812.[1]
Immortal Friendships[]
Although he never owned slaves himself,[1] he was committed to the preservation of the Southern way of life[2] and served as a Captain under Stonewall Jackson in The Confederate Army during the American Civil War.[1] It was in this position that he first met Duncan MacLeod, a prisoner of war. Although he was unable to prevent MacLeod being hanged for espionage, he did help the Highlander to escape past enemy lines afterward. In a discussion with MacLeod, Lucas admitted that his side was wrong, but noted "we just get attached to the people, don't we?" Seeing his new friend off, Lucas promised MacLeod he would come north one day, too.[2]
In 1863, Lucas met Danny O'Donal who was among some captives. He took Danny into his office and explained to him what he was and the rules of The Game, gifting him a cavalry saber as his first sword.
After the fall of the Confederacy, Lucas returned to Charleston, where he stayed until the earthquake of 1886 demolished the city.[1] Then he headed north, as he had promised MacLeod,[2] and roamed the country.[1] He maintained his friendship with Duncan, and the two would write back and forth constantly.[2]
Death[]
In 1980, Lucas settled in Steveston, Washingson, ready to lead a quiet life after 150 years of mortal and Immortal conflict.[1] He mostly went to the local diner for food and supplies. He was friends with Sheriff Nate Perkins, usually being found playing chess with him every Friday night at the diner. After Perkins retired and moved to Florida, Lucas kept to himself.
Unfortunately, the arrival of Howard Crowley ended Desiree's peaceful life. Perhaps sensing that he had little time left, Lucas wrote to Duncan again, inviting him and Tessa to come up and visit him in his cabin. Before MacLeod could arrive, however, Crowley appeared and challenged Lucas. As Lucas lost his head, his friend Duncan felt the effects of The Quickening from a mile away.[2]
Duncan would avenge Lucas by taking Crowley's head.
Personality[]
A southern gentleman and a man of honor, Lucas had a strong moral compass and lived his life according to his principles.
Fighting Style[]
Being a former Confederate Army Captain, Lucas' weapon was a Confederate Cavalry saber.