 In "Changes" Cristos is revealed to be an ally of Arianna Ortega, and is attempting to make peace between the Red vampires and the Council.He has little trust or influence among the Senior Council; during the meeting with Arianna, he and McCoy were the only Senior Council present, although he wasn't informed of it for security reasons.His influence is among the wizards of more underdeveloped nations and countries, who've long felt left out of Council power.