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	While the [[Camarilla (VTM)\|Camarilla]] nominally controlled New York City for several centuries afterwards, it was always against the backdrop of constant battle with the Sabbat. In fact, the Sabbat membership on the island of Manhattan likely equal or exceeded that of the Camarilla. This lasted until [[1929 (oWOD)\|1929]] when the enterprising [[Ventrue (VTM)\|Ventrue]] [[Michaela]] took advantage of the Sabbat's lack of interest in the financial dealings of Wall Street. She bought up stocks in the wake of the massive stock market crash and eventually made back her investment into a billion-dollar fortune. She used this fortune to attempt to stabilize the city and declared herself [[Prince]] in [[1980 (oWOD)\|1980]] but this only served to instigate Sabbat reprisals. Michaela desperately tried to fend off the Sabbat, even stooping to [[Embrace (VTM)\|Embracing]] [[Childe\|childer]] for cannon fodder against the Black Hand. This proved to be not enough, however, when Michaela met her [[Final Death]] at the hands of the Archbishop [[Polonia]] in the late [[1980d (oWOD)\|1980s]].		While the [[Camarilla (VTM)\|Camarilla]] nominally controlled New York City for several centuries afterwards, it was always against the backdrop of constant battle with the Sabbat. In fact, the Sabbat membership on the island of Manhattan likely equal or exceeded that of the Camarilla. This lasted until [[1929 (oWOD)\|1929]] when the enterprising [[Ventrue (VTM)\|Ventrue]] [[Michaela]] took advantage of the Sabbat's lack of interest in the financial dealings of Wall Street. She bought up stocks in the wake of the massive stock market crash and eventually made back her investment into a billion-dollar fortune. She used this fortune to attempt to stabilize the city and declared herself [[Prince]] in [[1980 (oWOD)\|1980]] but this only served to instigate Sabbat reprisals. Michaela desperately tried to fend off the Sabbat, even stooping to [[Embrace (VTM)\|Embracing]] [[Childe\|childer]] for cannon fodder against the Black Hand. This proved to be not enough, however, when Michaela met her [[Final Death]] at the hands of the Archbishop [[Polonia]] in the late [[1980d (oWOD)\|1980s]].
	The Sabbat had unchallenged control of the city then until the [[Battle of New York]] in [[1999 (oWOD)\|1999]] when a combined force of all loyal Camarilla [[Clan (VTM)\|clan]]s successfully swept the Sabbat hierarchy from New York City and established the [[Nosferatu (VTM)\|Nosferatu]] [[Calebros]] as Prince Pro-Temp of the city.<br />		The Sabbat had unchallenged control of the city then until the [[Battle of New York]] in [[1999 (oWOD)\|1999]] when a combined force of all loyal Camarilla [[Clan (VTM)\|clan]]s successfully swept the Sabbat hierarchy from New York City and established the [[Nosferatu (VTM)\|Nosferatu]] [[Calebros]] as Prince Pro-Temp of the city.<br />
-	Contrary to reports of its demise, some [[Kindred (VTM)\|Kindred]] believe that the [[Tzimisce]] [[Antediluvian]] ([[Tzimisce (Antediluvian)\|[Tzimisce]]) is alive and now exists as an immense amorphous blob underneath New York. At least one [[Gehenna (event)\|Gehenna]] scenario involves Tzimisce awakening and destroying much of the city.	+	Contrary to reports of its demise, some [[Kindred (VTM)\|Kindred]] believe that the [[Tzimisce]] [[Antediluvian]] ([[Tzimisce (Antediluvian)\|[Tzimisce]]]) is alive and now exists as an immense amorphous blob underneath New York. At least one [[Gehenna (event)\|Gehenna]] scenario involves Tzimisce awakening and destroying much of the city.
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Calebros

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	Calebros has been the most powerful [[Nosferatu (VTM)\|Nosferatu]] in [[New York City (oWOD)\|New York City]] for the last 50 years. He is a reclusive vampire, typical of his clan, and remained somewhat aloof from the [[Kindred (VTM)\|Kindred]] society of New York even while he served as [[Prince (VTM)\|Prince]] Pro Tempore of the city. Soon after taking on the office during the [[Battle of New York]] he abdicated it to the immediate interest of all of New York's powerful vampires.		Calebros has been the most powerful [[Nosferatu (VTM)\|Nosferatu]] in [[New York City (oWOD)\|New York City]] for the last 50 years. He is a reclusive vampire, typical of his clan, and remained somewhat aloof from the [[Kindred (VTM)\|Kindred]] society of New York even while he served as [[Prince (VTM)\|Prince]] Pro Tempore of the city. Soon after taking on the office during the [[Battle of New York]] he abdicated it to the immediate interest of all of New York's powerful vampires.
-	Despite his notoriety as the "Erstwhile Prince" of New York City, Calebros was and remains remarkably anonymous beyond his clan. He was kidnapped as a child and raised in captivity before his [[Embrace (VTM)\|Embrace]] and wears the obscurity and secrecy of the Nosferatu like a permanent cloak. His love of academia and solitude are very much apparent and his abdication of the rule of New York City was a very welcome step by Calebros. It was less welcome among others in the city, however, who saw it as an irresponsible and selfish move with the [[Camarilla (VTM)\|Camarilla]]'s position in the city so tennuous. In particular, [[Uncle Smelly]] is frustrated with the man and views Calebros as a pawn used by Camarilla elders who did nothing to help his clan's position in the city.	+	Despite his notoriety as the "Erstwhile Prince" of New York City, Calebros was and remains remarkably anonymous beyond his clan. He was kidnapped as a child and raised in captivity before his [[Embrace (VTM)\|Embrace]] and wears the obscurity and secrecy of the Nosferatu like a permanent cloak. His love of academia and solitude are very much apparent and his abdication of the rule of New York City was a very welcome step by Calebros. It was less welcome among others in the city, however, who saw it as an irresponsible and selfish move with the [[Camarilla (VTM)\|Camarilla]]'s position in the city so tenuous. In particular, [[Uncle Smelly]] is frustrated with the man and views Calebros as a pawn used by Camarilla elders who did nothing to help his clan's position in the city.

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Tzimisce

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Scourge

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	* The position of [[Scourge (VTM)\|Scourge]] in [[Camarilla (VTM)\|Camarilla]] cities in '''[[Vampire: The Masquerade]]'''?		* The position of [[Scourge (VTM)\|Scourge]] in [[Camarilla (VTM)\|Camarilla]] cities in '''[[Vampire: The Masquerade]]'''?
		+	* The similar position of [[Hound (VTR)\|Hound]] in '''[[Vampire: The Requiem]]'''?
	* The [[Asharu]], [[Demon (oWOD)\|demons]] of the Second House in '''[[Demon: The Fallen]]'''?		* The [[Asharu]], [[Demon (oWOD)\|demons]] of the Second House in '''[[Demon: The Fallen]]'''?
	* The metaphysical force of the [[Scourge (MTSC)\|Scourge]] that strikes down willful magi in '''[[Mage: The Sorcerers Crusade]]'''?		* The metaphysical force of the [[Scourge (MTSC)\|Scourge]] that strikes down willful magi in '''[[Mage: The Sorcerers Crusade]]'''?

Hound (VTR)

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	A [[Kindred (VTR)\|Kindred]] title of station for an enforcer for the [[Prince (VTR)\|Prince]] or [[Primogen (VTR)\|Primogen]]. An assassin. Also known as an ''Archon'', ''Templar'', or ''Scourge''. ([[Vampire: The Requiem\|VTR]]: '''[[Vampire: The Requiem Rulebook]]''', p 35)		A [[Kindred (VTR)\|Kindred]] title of station for an enforcer for the [[Prince (VTR)\|Prince]] or [[Primogen (VTR)\|Primogen]]. An assassin. Also known as an ''Archon'', ''Templar'', or ''Scourge''. ([[Vampire: The Requiem\|VTR]]: '''[[Vampire: The Requiem Rulebook]]''', p 35)
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Court (VTR)

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	Directly below the Primogen are the '''Whips'''. Again they are typically composed of one of each Clan and, like a political party they are charged with enforcing Clan policy (as such as it is).		Directly below the Primogen are the '''Whips'''. Again they are typically composed of one of each Clan and, like a political party they are charged with enforcing Clan policy (as such as it is).

-	Somewhat removed are the '''[[Harpy (VTR)\|Harpies]]''' and the '''Keeper of [[Elysium]]'''. Harpies are professional gossips and are arbiters of status within the court. Most Kindred who are concerned with such things exist in fear of the Harpies, as an unkind word from one of them can dash any aspirations one might have - or worse, they might elevate a rival above them. Keepers of Elysium are responsible for both managing the locations where Kindred meet, and ensuring that all attendees abide by the rules set down by the Prince - this involves upkeep and maintainence of the Elysia and providing adequate security, both mortal and Kindred.	+	Somewhat removed are the '''[[Harpy (VTM)\|Harpies]]''' and the '''Keeper of [[Elysium]]'''. Harpies are professional gossips and are arbiters of status within the court. Most Kindred who are concerned with such things exist in fear of the Harpies, as an unkind word from one of them can dash any aspirations one might have - or worse, they might elevate a rival above them. Keepers of Elysium are responsible for both managing the locations where Kindred meet, and ensuring that all attendees abide by the rules set down by the Prince - this involves upkeep and maintainence of the Elysia and providing adequate security, both mortal and Kindred.

	The '''Sheriff''' and the '''[[Hound (VTR)\|Hound]]''' are responsible for "law enforcement" within a domain. While they wield little political clout, they report directly to the Prince. The Sheriff acts much like his mortal namesake, arbitrating disputes between aggrieved parties, bringing criminals to justice and ensuring the security of the Court. The Hound's job is different and perhaps more sinister. Usually the toughest and most lethal of all the Kindred within a domain, the Hound is the Prince's personal bodyguard, assassin and leg-breaker. Few members of the Court ''like'' the Hound, but few would disrespect them to their face - no-one wants to be their newest target.		The '''Sheriff''' and the '''[[Hound (VTR)\|Hound]]''' are responsible for "law enforcement" within a domain. While they wield little political clout, they report directly to the Prince. The Sheriff acts much like his mortal namesake, arbitrating disputes between aggrieved parties, bringing criminals to justice and ensuring the security of the Court. The Hound's job is different and perhaps more sinister. Usually the toughest and most lethal of all the Kindred within a domain, the Hound is the Prince's personal bodyguard, assassin and leg-breaker. Few members of the Court ''like'' the Hound, but few would disrespect them to their face - no-one wants to be their newest target.
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Old Clan Tzimisce

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	Old Clan Tzimisce rarely congregate. Other Tzimisce are, if anything, even less trustworthy than other vampires. Indeed, many Old Clan Tzimisce spend more time brooding over some millennia-old, centuries-forgotten slight by one of their "peers" than they do worrying about the very real threat that the Sabbat poses. This is not to say that Old Clan Tzimisce have forgotten their traitorous progeny. On the contrary, many Old Clan Tzimisce have gone so far as to disown younger Tzimisce entirely. These Tzimisce, the Old Clan claims, are not vampires at all, but fleshly hosts for otherworldly parasites called "Souleaters." This distinction seems to be based on the possession of Vicissitude, although some ancient non-Sabbat Tzimisce have verifiably possessed Vicissitude for millennia.		Old Clan Tzimisce rarely congregate. Other Tzimisce are, if anything, even less trustworthy than other vampires. Indeed, many Old Clan Tzimisce spend more time brooding over some millennia-old, centuries-forgotten slight by one of their "peers" than they do worrying about the very real threat that the Sabbat poses. This is not to say that Old Clan Tzimisce have forgotten their traitorous progeny. On the contrary, many Old Clan Tzimisce have gone so far as to disown younger Tzimisce entirely. These Tzimisce, the Old Clan claims, are not vampires at all, but fleshly hosts for otherworldly parasites called "Souleaters." This distinction seems to be based on the possession of Vicissitude, although some ancient non-Sabbat Tzimisce have verifiably possessed Vicissitude for millennia.

-	Some Sabbat whisper that a few Old Clan childer have been rendered immune to the Vinculum by their elders and sent into the world with the purpose of infiltrating the Sabbat and bringing it down. The clan publicly scoffs at these rumors, but some high-ranking Sabbat have expressed private unease about such a prospect."	+	Some Sabbat whisper that a few Old Clan childer have been rendered immune to the Vinculum by their elders and sent into the world with the purpose of infiltrating the Sabbat and bringing it down. The clan publicly scoffs at these rumors, but some high-ranking Sabbat have expressed private unease about such a prospect.

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Court (VTR)

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-	The Court is modelled upon the feudal system of mortals. At the top of this system is the [[Prince (VTR)\|Prince]], who technically rules over all Kindred within his or her Domain (female rulers almost always refer to themselves as Princes rather than a feminine appelation like Princess or Queen).	+	The '''Court''' is modelled upon the feudal system of mortals. At the top of this system is the '''[[Prince (VTR)\|Prince]]''', who technically rules over all Kindred within his or her '''Domain''' (female rulers almost always refer to themselves as Princes rather than a feminine appelation like Princess or Queen).

-	Below the Prince is the Seneschal and the Primogen. The Seneschal is the Prince's "right-hand man" and, according to tradition rules the city when the Prince is otherwise indisposed. The Primogen are usually made up of one of each of the five Clans - the term comes from Primogeniture, the rights of the "eldest son". Hence the Primogen is usually populated by the eldest member of each clans, and they serve as an advisory board, representing their Clans and giving them a voice within court.	+	Below the Prince is the '''Seneschal''' and the '''Primogen'''. The Seneschal is the Prince's "right-hand man" and, according to tradition rules the city when the Prince is otherwise indisposed. The Primogen are usually made up of one of each of the five Clans - the term comes from Primogeniture, the rights of the "eldest son". Hence the Primogen is usually populated by the eldest member of each clans, and they serve as an advisory board, representing their clans and giving them a voice within court.

-	Directly below the Primogen are the Whips. Again they are typically composed of one of each Clan and, like a political party they are charged with enforcing Clan policy (as such as it is).	+	Directly below the Primogen are the '''Whips'''. Again they are typically composed of one of each Clan and, like a political party they are charged with enforcing Clan policy (as such as it is).

-	Somewhat removed are the [[Harpy (VTR)\|Harpies]] and the Keeper of [[Elysium]]. Harpies are professional gossips and are arbiters of status within the court. Most Kindred who are concerned with such things exist in fear of the Harpies, as an unkind word from one of them can dash any aspirations one might have - or worse, they might elevate a rival above them. Keepers of Elysium are responsible for both managing the locations where Kindred meet, and ensuring that all attendees abide by the rules set down by the Prince - this involves upkeep and maintainence of the Elysia and providing adequate security, both mortal and Kindred.	+	Somewhat removed are the '''[[Harpy (VTR)\|Harpies]]''' and the '''Keeper of [[Elysium]]'''. Harpies are professional gossips and are arbiters of status within the court. Most Kindred who are concerned with such things exist in fear of the Harpies, as an unkind word from one of them can dash any aspirations one might have - or worse, they might elevate a rival above them. Keepers of Elysium are responsible for both managing the locations where Kindred meet, and ensuring that all attendees abide by the rules set down by the Prince - this involves upkeep and maintainence of the Elysia and providing adequate security, both mortal and Kindred.

-	The Sheriff and the [[Hound (VTR)\|Hound]] are responsible for "law enforcement" within a domain. While they wield little political clout, they report directly to the Prince. The Sheriff acts much like his mortal namesake, arbitrating disputes between aggrieved parties, bringing criminals to justice and ensuring the security of the Court. The Hound's job is different and perhaps more sinister. Usually the toughest and most lethal of all the Kindred within a domain, the Hound is the Prince's personal bodyguard, assassin and leg-breaker. Few members of the Court ''like'' the Hound, but few would disrespect them to their face - no-one wants to be their newest target.	+	The '''Sheriff''' and the '''[[Hound (VTR)\|Hound]]''' are responsible for "law enforcement" within a domain. While they wield little political clout, they report directly to the Prince. The Sheriff acts much like his mortal namesake, arbitrating disputes between aggrieved parties, bringing criminals to justice and ensuring the security of the Court. The Hound's job is different and perhaps more sinister. Usually the toughest and most lethal of all the Kindred within a domain, the Hound is the Prince's personal bodyguard, assassin and leg-breaker. Few members of the Court ''like'' the Hound, but few would disrespect them to their face - no-one wants to be their newest target.
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Hunter: The Reckoning

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	Hunters are defined by the presence of 3 virtue tracks and a [[Conviction (HTR)\|Conviction]] track. Hunter's virtue tracks are unique for being 10 point values; Hunters use Virtues to boost many die rolls, yielding considerably higher bonuses. Conviction is the energy of a Hunter's edges, and is used for a variety of purpose during game play.		Hunters are defined by the presence of 3 virtue tracks and a [[Conviction (HTR)\|Conviction]] track. Hunter's virtue tracks are unique for being 10 point values; Hunters use Virtues to boost many die rolls, yielding considerably higher bonuses. Conviction is the energy of a Hunter's edges, and is used for a variety of purpose during game play.

-	Hunter supernatural abilities are called [[Edge]]s, there is one set of edges for each creed, with edges being rated 1-5. A character purchases edges by spending virtue points, but must purchase edges with a creed linearly. A hunter can purchase edges outside of his creed. For example, a hunter with 6 zeal can buy the level 1,2 and 3 edges of one creed, or by the level 1 and 2 edges of two different creeds.	+	Hunter supernatural abilities are called [[Edge]]s, there is one set of edges for each creed, with edges being rated 1-5. A character purchases edges by spending virtue points, but must purchase edges with a creed linearly. A hunter can purchase edges outside of his creed. For example, a hunter with 6 zeal can buy the level 1, 2 and 3 edges of one creed, or by the level 1 and 2 edges of two different creeds.
-	A Hunter with 10 Zeal may buy the 1, 2, 3, and 4 levels of one creed. But needs to earn five points of another virtue to get the fifth.	+
		+	A Hunter with 10 Zeal may buy the 1, 2, 3, and 4 levels of one creed, but needs to earn five points of another virtue to get the fifth.
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True Brujah

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-	One of the scenarios in the Gehena book reveals that Troile was the only childe of Illyes and the true bruja are in fact just some scholarly brujah that rediscovered Illyes discipline of [[Temporis]]. It turns out that Illyes hates the true brujah even more than the rest of the clan, for they claim that he made the mistake of siring more than one time.	+	One of the scenarios in the Gehena book reveals that Troile was the only childe of Illyes and the True Brujah are in fact just some scholarly Brujah that rediscovered Illyes' discipline of [[Temporis]]. It turns out that Illyes hates the True Brujah even more than the rest of the clan, for they claim that he made the mistake of siring more than one time.

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Blood Brothers

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True Black Hand

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	The ''Tal'Mahe'Ra'', (also known as the '''True Black Hand''' or more archaicly ''Manus Nigrum''), is a cult inside the [[Sabbat]]'s [[Black Hand]] sub-sect that supposedly provides order and structure to the outer cult. The Tal'Mahe'Ra is a society of vampires dedicated to supporting the [[Antediluvian]]s in their crusade to destroy other vampires. The Tal'Mahe'Ra is an ancient organization formed by an unlikely alliance between proto-[[Euthanatos]] mages and several vampire clans (notably [[Assamite]]).		The ''Tal'Mahe'Ra'', (also known as the '''True Black Hand''' or more archaicly ''Manus Nigrum''), is a cult inside the [[Sabbat]]'s [[Black Hand]] sub-sect that supposedly provides order and structure to the outer cult. The Tal'Mahe'Ra is a society of vampires dedicated to supporting the [[Antediluvian]]s in their crusade to destroy other vampires. The Tal'Mahe'Ra is an ancient organization formed by an unlikely alliance between proto-[[Euthanatos]] mages and several vampire clans (notably [[Assamite]]).

-	The Tal'Mahe'Ra is a super-conspiracy and alegedly the oldest [[sect]] of vampires still active. In addition, the Tal'Mahe'Ra membership includes several [[bloodlines]] who are more or less exclusive to it. The Tal'Mahe'Ra also employs several [[ghoul family\|ghoul families]] and specifically trains [[chatterling\|kidnapped children]] to become vampires.	+	The Tal'Mahe'Ra is a super-conspiracy and allegedly the oldest [[sect]] of vampires still active. In addition, the Tal'Mahe'Ra membership includes several [[bloodlines]] who are more or less exclusive to it. The Tal'Mahe'Ra also employs several [[ghoul family\|ghoul families]] and specifically trains [[chatterling\|kidnapped children]] to become vampires.

	The Tal'Mahe'Ra's seat of power is located in the fortress-city of [[Enoch (City)\|Enoch]] in the [[Underworld (oWOD)\|Underworld]] (members of the sect have means to regularly pass between the underworld and the living world). The leader of the True Black Hand, the [[Del'Roh]], lives exclusively in the Underworld.		The Tal'Mahe'Ra's seat of power is located in the fortress-city of [[Enoch (City)\|Enoch]] in the [[Underworld (oWOD)\|Underworld]] (members of the sect have means to regularly pass between the underworld and the living world). The leader of the True Black Hand, the [[Del'Roh]], lives exclusively in the Underworld.

Lasombra

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Tzimisce

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Black Hand

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	Shakari are similar to "[[Sheriff]]s" within the Camarilla. They are professional hunters and assasins that work under the Black Hand. The word derives from "Shakar" which means "Hunt" as Members of The Hand refer to the hunt of a powerful enemy of the Black Hand.		Shakari are similar to "[[Sheriff]]s" within the Camarilla. They are professional hunters and assasins that work under the Black Hand. The word derives from "Shakar" which means "Hunt" as Members of The Hand refer to the hunt of a powerful enemy of the Black Hand.
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		+	=== Biography ===
		+	Matthew "BlackHatMatt" McFarland resides in Ohio and is the proud parent of two children along with his wife Heather. In addition to his day job as an SLP, Matt is a former developer and current free-lance author for White Wolf. He is a noted and respected author and game developer within the gaming community at large, and regular convention visitor.
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		+	Matt McFarland can slam a revolving door, divide by zero, and impregnate a woman just by looking at her. If you have five dollars and Matt McFarland has five dollars, Matt McFarland has more money than you. He is the tenderest lover I have ever known, and once traveled to the year 3012 to save mankind from the zombie apocalypse solely for the purpose of having the pleasure of destroying all humanity by himself.
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List of hunter-net posters

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	** [[Beth Greenburg\|Veritas292]], Beth Greenburg		** [[Beth Greenburg\|Veritas292]], Beth Greenburg
-	** [[Outback295]]	+	** [[Outback295]] , Peter Rophail
	** [[Melissa Lynne Hart\|Joan296]], Melissa Lynne Hart		** [[Melissa Lynne Hart\|Joan296]], Melissa Lynne Hart

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Null Manifesto

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-	This is the complete Null Manifesto.	+	This is an excerpt from the Null Manifesto.

		+	We are our own nation; to be nova is to transcend the baselines from which we evolved. We want only to live in accord with the promptings, which come from our true selves. Why is that so revolutionary? We exist beyond human comprehension, and while we have yet to define our own laws, we must have the space and freedom necessary to chart our own course. Only those novas who are too lazy or too comfortable to think for themselves, to judge and regulate their own behavior accordingly, obey baseline laws.

		+	True members of the One Race sense their own laws within them; things are forbidden to them that a common baseline will do any day of the year, and other things are allowed to them that are generally despised. Each nova must stand on her or his own feet. I beseech all members of Homo sapiens novus to follow the path that will take them to a better understanding of what and who they are. This will require courage, but the chick that fears the outside world dies in its egg. To be born, the One Race must destroy it's egg and, in time, fly. For this we are slandered, but we cannot claim surprise. Those few powerful individuals with courage and character have always seemed sinister to the rest. Anything that threatens the calm in which the baselines live they call "revolutionary".

-	Metahumans, my brother and sisters of the One Race, I am Proteus. I come before you bearing a message of the future, a manifesto to nullify the human propaganda that has surrounded you and to lift the veil of confusion from your eyes. I bear the truth and a warning.	+	They have become nervous because they realize that with the coming of the One Race the rules by which they have lived are no longer valid. The labels they affix to us are of no concern. We cannot and will not apologize for a difference this fundamental. We must explore what it is to be nova, not for the betterment of the human race, but for the betterment of the nova race. Perhaps there are some novas who prefer to stay with the baseline herd for the warmth it provides. I say obtain your warmth from equals. Humans do not require the companionship of monkeys, and likewise, novas do not require the companionship of baselines. We are destined to make a strange and terrible journey, and this we cannot do alone.

		+	While each nova must walk his or her own path, we must gather and share our knowledge and our companionship. We are at the gates of a glorious new age, and we must take the first steps towards our destiny; to do this we need to be one. Realize that it is only novas who can lead this journey. Homo sapiens sapiens had its chance -- it is now the age of the One Race.

-		+	Whosoever would be creator, must first destroy, and in the age of the One Race, a terrible angel is loosed, preparing his grand creation...
-	The members of Homo Sapiens Meta are a separate race from those of Homo Sapiens. We are the One Race. Regulations and laws for the good of Homo Sapiens are too easily subverted and misinterpreted to abuse the rights of metahumans. Who are required by destiny to achieve their full potential... a goal impossible while abiding the strictures and limitiations set by beings who are not our peers and cannot accurately judge what is "ethical" or "moral" for anything other than their own kind. As such, the laws and governing bodies established for the purpose of governing Homo Spaiens must be considered inapplicable to Homo Sapiens Meta.
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Lucifer

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	After The Fall and throughout the [[Age of Wrath]], Lucifer spoke of the power of humanity, and his point-of-view and teachings serve as the basis for the [[Luciferan]] [[Faction (DTF)\|Faction]] of the [[Fallen (DTF)\|Fallen]].		After The Fall and throughout the [[Age of Wrath]], Lucifer spoke of the power of humanity, and his point-of-view and teachings serve as the basis for the [[Luciferan]] [[Faction (DTF)\|Faction]] of the [[Fallen (DTF)\|Fallen]].

-	After the fallen were cast out of the world, Lucifer was not present in the [[Abyss (DTF)\|Abyss]]. It was revealed that he was somehow able to escape imprisionment, instead eternally wandering earth in a diminished state. He watched as God continued to make humanity suffer, and became ''Shaitan'', the enemy of Heaven, hoping for revenge against God on behalf of humankind.	+	After the fallen were cast out of the world, Lucifer was not present in the [[Abyss (DTF)\|Abyss]]. It was revealed that he was somehow able to escape imprisionment, instead eternally wandering earth in a diminished state. He watched as God continued to make humanity suffer, and became ''Shaitan'', the enemy of Heaven, hoping for revenge against God on behalf of humankind.

-	Although he lacked much of his power, he still moved among humans, teaching them and influencing them. One of his first ideas was to teach them the art of sorcery so they could raise other fallen from the Abyss, especially his five Archdukes, who had supported and advised him. However, when his students in Babylon succeeded in calling them, he was shocked and dismayed to find them utterly corrupted by both the Abyss and their own self-doubt. Coming to hate humanity for their role in the banishment of the fallen, the Archdukes, now called [[Earthbound]], turned against Lucifer and set out to destroy his beloved humans. Other lesser fallen were similarly summoned until six-hundred and sixty-six of them inhabited the world.	+	Although he lacked much of his power, he still moved among humans, teaching them and influencing them. One of his first ideas was to teach them the art of sorcery so they could raise other fallen from the Abyss, especially his five Archdukes, who had supported and advised him. However, when his students in Babylon succeeded in calling them, he was shocked and dismayed to find them utterly corrupted by both the Abyss and their own self-doubt. Coming to hate humanity for their role in the banishment of the fallen, the Archdukes, now called [[Earthbound]], turned against Lucifer and set out to destroy his beloved humans. Other lesser fallen were similarly summoned until six-hundred and sixty-six of them inhabited the world.

-	Trying to fix the grave mistake he had made, he tried to destroy the Earthbound, but their ranks swelled faster than he could reach them. Outright fighting did not work against them and the humans they manipulated. Finally, Lucifer decided that since the Earthbound fed on emotion and [[Faith (DTF)\|Faith]], the only way to contain them was to take that away. He began to encourage logic and rationality in the peoples of the world, even to the point many viewed him as non-existant and mythological. Their supplies of Faith dwindling, the last Earthbound was forced into slumber in the [[1600c (oWOD)\|1600]]'s. He quietly remained among humans, coming to settle in [[Los Angeles (oWOD)\|Los Angeles]] in the [[1930d (oWOD)\|1930]]'s and working with the developing film and entertainment industry.	+	Trying to fix the grave mistake he had made, he tried to destroy the Earthbound, but their ranks swelled faster than he could reach them. Outright fighting did not work against them and the humans they manipulated. Finally, Lucifer decided that since the Earthbound fed on emotion and [[Faith (DTF)\|Faith]], the only way to contain them was to take that away. He began to encourage logic and rationality in the peoples of the world, even to the point many viewed him as non-existant and mythological. Their supplies of Faith dwindling, the last Earthbound was forced into slumber in the [[1600c (oWOD)\|1600]]'s. He quietly remained among humans, coming to settle in [[Los Angeles (oWOD)\|Los Angeles]] in the [[1930d (oWOD)\|1930]]'s and working with the developing film and entertainment industry.

-	When the Earthbound and Fallen were awakened and freed by the [[Sixth Great Maelstrom]], Lucifer became a target for the Earthbound. Rather than flee, Lucifer decided to stand his ground and appeared in a fiery vision above the Devil's Nights riots caused by his former companion [[Belial (DTF)\|Belial]]. Hoping to again use Faith as a weapon against the Earthbound, Lucifer worked to rally both fallen and human alike against the Earthbound and other forces of darkness before the world ended.	+	When the Earthbound and Fallen were awakened and freed by the [[Sixth Great Maelstrom]], Lucifer became a target for the Earthbound. Rather than flee, Lucifer decided to stand his ground and appeared in a fiery vision above the Devil's Nights riots caused by his former companion [[Belial (DTF)\|Belial]]. Hoping to again use Faith as a weapon against the Earthbound, Lucifer worked to rally both fallen and human alike against the Earthbound and other forces of darkness before the world ended.

-	Lucifer eventually met his end, like the rest of the [[World of Darkness (old)\|old World of Darkness]], but still fighting for humanity until the last possible moment.	+	Lucifer eventually met his end, like the rest of the [[World of Darkness (old)\|old World of Darkness]], but still fighting for humanity until the last possible moment. According to one ending provided in the book Time of Judgement, Lucifer, with the help of the player characters, unites humanity and the Fallen to defeat the Earthbound before they set about restoring the war ravaged world.

	*[[Demon: The Fallen\|DTF]]: '''[[City of Angels]]''', p. 34-35		*[[Demon: The Fallen\|DTF]]: '''[[City of Angels]]''', p. 34-35
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	==Miscellaneous Information==		==Miscellaneous Information==
-	It has been rumored, that Lucifer is the [[Unconquered Sun]]; referring to his epithet of the Morningstar and the fact he was "unconquered", not being cast down into the Abyss with the other fallen. If this is the case, He is the patron of the [[Solar Exalted]], who later become the [[Imbued\|Hunters]]. Of course, this is a matter of speculation.	+	It has been rumored, that Lucifer is the [[Unconquered Sun]]; referring to his epithet of the Morningstar and the fact he was "unconquered", not being cast down into the Abyss with the other fallen. If this is the case, He is the patron of the [[Solar Exalted]], who later become the [[Imbued\|Hunters]]. Of course, this is a matter of speculation.

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Hardestadt the Younger

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	== History ==		== History ==

-	*In 1400, Qarakh [[Karsh]] swear allegiance to Hardestadt.	+	*In 1400, Qarakh [[Karsh]] swears allegiance to Hardestadt.
-	*In 1493, Hardestadt propose a meeting between his troops and the [[Anarch]] at [[Thorn]].	+	*In 1493, Hardestadt proposes a meeting between his troops and the [[Anarch]] at [[Thorns]].
-	*In 1723, [[Jan Pieterzoon]] receive the [[Embrace]] of Hardestadt.	+	*In 1723, [[Jan Pieterzoon]] receives the [[Embrace]] of Hardestadt.

-	On the eve of Gehenna Hardestadt met final death when he was killed by the ex-archon Theo Bell.	+	On the eve of Gehenna Hardestadt met final death when he was killed by the ex-archon [[Theo Bell]].

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Lucian

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-	'''Lucian''' is supposedly one of two more commonly-known names of active [[Antediluvian\| Antediluvians]] in the final nights. Described as "physically-perfect", one '''Gehenna''' scenario posits that he is the brother of [[Absimiliard]] or even the [[Nosferatu (VTM)\| Nosferatu]] Antediluvian himself.	+	'''Lucian''' is supposedly one of two more commonly-known names of active [[Antediluvian\| Antediluvians]] in the final nights. Described as "physically-perfect", one '''Gehenna''' scenario posits that he is the brother of [[Absimiliard]] or even the [[Nosferatu (VTM)\| Nosferatu]] Antediluvian himself. Gehenna also suggests that he may not be a vampire at all, but that the "antedeluvian" is really an alter ego of [[Lucifer]].
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World of Darkness

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	*'''"[[Gothic-Punk]]" vs. "[[Modern Gothic]]"''' — The [[World of Darkness (old)\|first World of Darkness]] setting was described as "[[Gothic-Punk]]", blending decaying gothic visuals and mood with brash punk attitude and energy. The new setting has instead been described as [[modern gothic]], focusing instead on the dark gothic images and mood, pushing aside the "punk" in the description to an optional element rather than the focus.		*'''"[[Gothic-Punk]]" vs. "[[Modern Gothic]]"''' — The [[World of Darkness (old)\|first World of Darkness]] setting was described as "[[Gothic-Punk]]", blending decaying gothic visuals and mood with brash punk attitude and energy. The new setting has instead been described as [[modern gothic]], focusing instead on the dark gothic images and mood, pushing aside the "punk" in the description to an optional element rather than the focus.

-	*'''Codified vs. Undefined''' — As discussed above, the new World of Darkness is assumed to be incomplete, with a Storyteller expected to create new content and explanations for the events within their games. By contrast, the [[World of Darkness_(old)\|previous setting]] assumed greater uniformity, with any events being attributed to an existing force.	+	*'''Codified vs. Undefined''' — As discussed above, the new World of Darkness is assumed to be incomplete, with a Storyteller expected to create new content and explanations for the events within their games. By contrast, the [[World of Darkness_(old)\|previous setting]] assumed greater uniformity, with any events being attributed to [[Saulot\|an existing force]].

	*'''Global vs. Local''' — The [[World of Darkness (old)\|old World of Darkness]] frequently presented creatures and groups of global power, capable of pursuing characters across the world and affecting change worldwide. The new World of Darkness tends instead to localize power, assuming creatures and groups who can affect cities most powerfully, with less powerful ability to affect countries and international events.		*'''Global vs. Local''' — The [[World of Darkness (old)\|old World of Darkness]] frequently presented creatures and groups of global power, capable of pursuing characters across the world and affecting change worldwide. The new World of Darkness tends instead to localize power, assuming creatures and groups who can affect cities most powerfully, with less powerful ability to affect countries and international events.

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World of Darkness

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	*'''[[Mage: The Awakening]]''': A game of [[modern sorcery]], wherein players take on the role of [[mage]]s — modern day practitioners of magic. Released in August 2005.		*'''[[Mage: The Awakening]]''': A game of [[modern sorcery]], wherein players take on the role of [[mage]]s — modern day practitioners of magic. Released in August 2005.

-	In addition to the above lines, further games are released annually in a limited-run format, with one core rulebook and a set number of supplements (similar to '''[[Orpheus]]''' for the [[World of Darkness (old)\|old World of Darkness]]). So far three such games have been released, and a fourth is in development:	+	In addition to the above lines, further games are released annually in a limited-run format, with one core rulebook and a set number of supplements (similar to '''[[Orpheus]]''' for the [[World of Darkness (old)\|old World of Darkness]]). So far four such games have been released:

	*'''[[Promethean: The Created]]''': A game of [[stolen lives]], wherein players take the role of [[Promethean\|Prometheans]], constructs assembled from human body parts and animated by the [[Pyros\|Divine Fire]]. Released August 2006.		*'''[[Promethean: The Created]]''': A game of [[stolen lives]], wherein players take the role of [[Promethean\|Prometheans]], constructs assembled from human body parts and animated by the [[Pyros\|Divine Fire]]. Released August 2006.
-	*'''[[Changeling: The Lost]]''': A game of [[beautiful madness]] in which players take the role of [[Changeling (nWOD)\|Changeling]]s, people who have escaped captivity in Faerie, but have been transformed by its power into something other than human. Released August 2007.	+	*'''[[Changeling: The Lost]]''': A game of [[beautiful madness]] in which players take the role of [[Changeling (nWOD)\|Changelings]], people who have escaped captivity in Faerie, but have been transformed by its power into something other than human. Released August 2007.
-	*'''[[Hunter: The Vigil]]''': A game of [[light and shadows]], in which players take the role of [[Hunter (nWOD)\|hunter]]s, mortals who have seen what lurks in the shadows of the World of Darkness, and have decided to take action. Released August 2008.	+	*'''[[Hunter: The Vigil]]''': A game of [[light and shadows]], in which players take the role of [[Hunter (nWOD)\|hunters]], mortals who have seen what lurks in the shadows of the World of Darkness, and have decided to take action. Released August 2008.
-	*'''[[Geist: The Sin-Eaters]]''': A game of [[second chances]], in which players take the role of [[Bound\|Sin-Eater]]s, people who have come back from the dead by bonding with the strange entities known as [[Geist]]s. Released in August 2009.	+	*'''[[Geist: The Sin-Eaters]]''': A game of [[second chances]], in which players take the role of [[Bound\|Sin-Eaters]], people who have come back from the dead by bonding with the strange entities known as [[Geist]]s. Released August 2009.

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	*'''"[[Gothic-Punk]]" vs. "[[Modern Gothic]]"''' — The [[World of Darkness (old)\|first World of Darkness]] setting was described as "[[Gothic-Punk]]", blending decaying gothic visuals and mood with brash punk attitude and energy. The new setting has instead been described as [[modern gothic]], focusing instead on the dark gothic images and mood, pushing aside the "punk" in the description to an optional element rather than the focus.		*'''"[[Gothic-Punk]]" vs. "[[Modern Gothic]]"''' — The [[World of Darkness (old)\|first World of Darkness]] setting was described as "[[Gothic-Punk]]", blending decaying gothic visuals and mood with brash punk attitude and energy. The new setting has instead been described as [[modern gothic]], focusing instead on the dark gothic images and mood, pushing aside the "punk" in the description to an optional element rather than the focus.

-	*'''Codified vs. Undefined''' — As discussed above, the new World of Darkness is assumed to be incomplete, with a Storyteller expected to create new content and explanations for the events within their games. By contrast, the [[World of Darkness_(old)\|previous setting]] assumed greater uniformity, with any events being attributed to an existing force.	+	*'''Codified vs. Undefined''' — As discussed above, the new World of Darkness is assumed to be incomplete, with a Storyteller expected to create new content and explanations for the events within their games. By contrast, the [[World of Darkness_(old)\|previous setting]] assumed greater uniformity, with any events being attributed to [[Saulot\|an existing force]].

	*'''Global vs. Local''' — The [[World of Darkness (old)\|old World of Darkness]] frequently presented creatures and groups of global power, capable of pursuing characters across the world and affecting change worldwide. The new World of Darkness tends instead to localize power, assuming creatures and groups who can affect cities most powerfully, with less powerful ability to affect countries and international events.		*'''Global vs. Local''' — The [[World of Darkness (old)\|old World of Darkness]] frequently presented creatures and groups of global power, capable of pursuing characters across the world and affecting change worldwide. The new World of Darkness tends instead to localize power, assuming creatures and groups who can affect cities most powerfully, with less powerful ability to affect countries and international events.

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	*'''[[Mage: The Awakening]]''': A game of [[modern sorcery]], wherein players take on the role of [[mage]]s — modern day practitioners of magic. Released in August 2005.		*'''[[Mage: The Awakening]]''': A game of [[modern sorcery]], wherein players take on the role of [[mage]]s — modern day practitioners of magic. Released in August 2005.

-	In addition to the above lines, further games are released annually in a limited-run format, with one core rulebook and a set number of supplements (similar to '''[[Orpheus]]''' for the [[World of Darkness (old)\|old World of Darkness]]). So far three such games have been released, and a fourth is in development:	+	In addition to the above lines, further games are released annually in a limited-run format, with one core rulebook and a set number of supplements (similar to '''[[Orpheus]]''' for the [[World of Darkness (old)\|old World of Darkness]]). So far four such games have been released:

	*'''[[Promethean: The Created]]''': A game of [[stolen lives]], wherein players take the role of [[Promethean\|Prometheans]], constructs assembled from human body parts and animated by the [[Pyros\|Divine Fire]]. Released August 2006.		*'''[[Promethean: The Created]]''': A game of [[stolen lives]], wherein players take the role of [[Promethean\|Prometheans]], constructs assembled from human body parts and animated by the [[Pyros\|Divine Fire]]. Released August 2006.
-	*'''[[Changeling: The Lost]]''': A game of [[beautiful madness]] in which players take the role of [[Changeling (nWOD)\|Changeling]]s, people who have escaped captivity in Faerie, but have been transformed by its power into something other than human. Released August 2007.	+	*'''[[Changeling: The Lost]]''': A game of [[beautiful madness]] in which players take the role of [[Changeling (nWOD)\|Changelings]], people who have escaped captivity in Faerie, but have been transformed by its power into something other than human. Released August 2007.
-	*'''[[Hunter: The Vigil]]''': A game of [[light and shadows]], in which players take the role of [[Hunter (nWOD)\|hunter]]s, mortals who have seen what lurks in the shadows of the World of Darkness, and have decided to take action. Released August 2008.	+	*'''[[Hunter: The Vigil]]''': A game of [[light and shadows]], in which players take the role of [[Hunter (nWOD)\|hunters]], mortals who have seen what lurks in the shadows of the World of Darkness, and have decided to take action. Released August 2008.
-	*'''[[Geist: The Sin-Eaters]]''': A game of [[second chances]], in which players take the role of [[Bound\|Sin-Eater]]s, people who have come back from the dead by bonding with the strange entities known as [[Geist]]s. Released in August 2009.	+	*'''[[Geist: The Sin-Eaters]]''': A game of [[second chances]], in which players take the role of [[Bound\|Sin-Eaters]], people who have come back from the dead by bonding with the strange entities known as [[Geist]]s. Released August 2009.

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	Historically, the Tzimisce embraced broods who maintained a particular plot of land. Tied to the land, Tzimisce broods were incestuous, violent hierarchies of hateful creatures who maintained a bare modicum of civility through raw power and the [[blood bond]]. With the elimination of this hierarchy during the anarch revolt, the Tzimisce have become intensely solitary creatures. They now tend to embrace more....unusual individuals, psychopaths and sadists are common choices as are people who indulge in self-mutilation, however intelligence and dignity are still key concerns: the Tzimisce would choose Hannibal Lecter over Leatherface any day of the month.		Historically, the Tzimisce embraced broods who maintained a particular plot of land. Tied to the land, Tzimisce broods were incestuous, violent hierarchies of hateful creatures who maintained a bare modicum of civility through raw power and the [[blood bond]]. With the elimination of this hierarchy during the anarch revolt, the Tzimisce have become intensely solitary creatures. They now tend to embrace more....unusual individuals, psychopaths and sadists are common choices as are people who indulge in self-mutilation, however intelligence and dignity are still key concerns: the Tzimisce would choose Hannibal Lecter over Leatherface any day of the month.

-	In the modern era, the Tzimisce have a recognized clan head, the [[voivode]], but the office is largely religious. for most Tzimisce, authority is a function of power.	+	In the modern era, the Tzimisce have a recognized clan head, the [[voivode]], but the office is largely religious. For most Tzimisce, authority is a function of power.

-	Within the Sabbat, the Tzimisce are the spiritual leaders and scholars, in contrast with the Lasombra's preference to leadership and temporal power. While the Lasombra are the Cardinals and Bishops, the Tzimisce prefer being pack priests, Prisci, or even not having titles at all and focusing on personal development. Some people even ponder(out of earshot, of course) that the Tzimisce are not very sincere in their attachment to the sect, and that the only reasons they are even present amongst the Sabbat is their dislike of Camarilla clans (especially the Tremere) and not fitting with the Camarilla's policy of hiding among humans (Tzimisce tend to see humans as mere plaything below their consideration). However, those Tzimisce who show genuine dedication to the Sabbat ideal are paragons of their sect, impressing (and even scaring) other Sabbat with their fervor and contributions.	+	Within the [[Sabbat]], the Tzimisce are the spiritual leaders and scholars, in contrast with the Lasombra's preference to leadership and temporal power. While the Lasombra are the Cardinals and Bishops, the Tzimisce prefer being pack priests, Prisci, or even not having titles at all and focusing on personal development. Some people even ponder (out of earshot, of course) that the Tzimisce are not very sincere in their attachment to the sect, and that the only reasons they are even present amongst the Sabbat is their dislike of Camarilla clans (especially the Tremere) and not fitting with the Camarilla's policy of hiding among humans (Tzimisce tend to see humans as mere plaything below their consideration). However, those Tzimisce who show genuine dedication to the Sabbat ideal are paragons of their sect, impressing (and even scaring) other Sabbat with their fervor and contributions.

	However, in Eastern Europe, many Tzimisce give only lip service to the Sabbat, and prefer to live solitary unlives following their own pursuits. Most Sabbat give these Tzimisce leeway, since most of them are very old and very powerful. More than one upstart neonate has been toyed into an unrecognizable visceral mess by angry Tzimisce wanting to be left alone.		However, in Eastern Europe, many Tzimisce give only lip service to the Sabbat, and prefer to live solitary unlives following their own pursuits. Most Sabbat give these Tzimisce leeway, since most of them are very old and very powerful. More than one upstart neonate has been toyed into an unrecognizable visceral mess by angry Tzimisce wanting to be left alone.
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	There are no Tzimisce ''antitribu''.		There are no Tzimisce ''antitribu''.

-	The vast majority of the Tzimisce belong squarely to the Sabbat; the rest are apolitical. There aren't even a bare handful of Tzimisce in the [[Camarilla (VTM)\|Camarilla]], and those few are only their for personal reasons, and tend to leave once their objectives are completed. The presence of the [[Tremere (VTM)\|Tremere]] virtually guarantees that the Tzimisce have no interest in remaining. So although a scant few individual members may join temporarily, it cannot be said that there is enough of an ideological difference, or enough members to declare an ''antitribu'' bloodline.<ref name="gttcamarilla53">[[VTM]]: '''[[Guide to the Camarilla]]''', p. 53</ref>	+	The vast majority of the Tzimisce belong squarely to the Sabbat; the rest are apolitical. There aren't even a bare handful of Tzimisce in the [[Camarilla (VTM)\|Camarilla]], and those few are only their for personal reasons, and tend to leave once their objectives are completed. The presence of the [[Tremere (VTM)\|Tremere]] virtually guarantees that the Tzimisce have no interest in remaining. Although a scant few individual members may join temporarily, it cannot be said that there is enough of an ideological difference, or enough members to declare an ''antitribu'' bloodline.<ref name="gttcamarilla53">[[VTM]]: '''[[Guide to the Camarilla]]''', p. 53</ref>

	==Culture==		==Culture==

-	Even before the rise of the Sabbat, the Tzimisce viewed their mortal charges as little more than a sophisticated form of herd beast; following the Anarch revolt, the majority of Tzimisce have abandoned lordship in favor fo their own project. As a result, the Tzimisce are intensely focused on the Vampiric condition: they gladly abandon their [[Humanity (VTM)\|Humanity]] in favor of the [[Path of Enlightenment\|Paths of Enlightenment]], and they have spent more time thinking about their state than any other clan. One of the immediate results of this is that sabbat culture is derived from medieval Tzimisce culture, traditions such as [[Vaulderie]] derive from Tzimisce custom.	+	Even before the rise of the Sabbat, the Tzimisce viewed their mortal charges as little more than a sophisticated form of herd beast; following the Anarch revolt, the majority of Tzimisce have abandoned lordship in favor of their own projects. As a result, the Tzimisce are intensely focused on the Vampiric condition: they gladly abandon their [[Humanity (VTM)\|Humanity]] in favor of the [[Path of Enlightenment\|Paths of Enlightenment]], and they have spent more time thinking about their state than any other clan. One of the immediate results of this is that Sabbat culture is derived from medieval Tzimisce culture; traditions such as [[Vaulderie]] derive from Tzimisce custom.

-	Tzimisce culture, philosophy and self-image is intimately tied with their practice of Vicissitude. The Tzimisce view Vicissitude as a key to unlocking higher mysteries of the vampiric state, and consequently see deeper mastery of vicissitude as part and parcel with vampiric enlightenment. Tzimisce almost invariably modify their own appearance using Vicissitude, sometimes on a nightly basis.	+	Tzimisce culture, philosophy and self-image is intimately tied with their practice of Vicissitude. The Tzimisce view Vicissitude as a key to unlocking higher mysteries of the vampiric state, and consequently see deeper mastery of Vicissitude as part and parcel with vampiric enlightenment. Tzimisce almost invariably modify their own appearance using Vicissitude, sometimes on a nightly basis.

	Tzimisce also use Vicissitude as a solution to a variety of problems that wouldn't occur to a vampire possessed of a conscience. Unlike most rulership clans (e.g., the [[Ventrue (VTM)\|Ventrue]] or [[Lasombra]]), Tzimisce have no particular facility for [[Dominate (VTM)\|Dominate]]. As a result, they rule their subjects not by mind control, but through sheer fear, using creative applications of Vicissitude to strike that fear home. Giant sculptures of living flesh, tables made from ghouled children, lovers glued together and transformed into dogs, all of these are tools for a sufficiently insightful Tzimisce. The most infamous of these creations, the [[szlachta]] and [[vozhd]], are used as bodyguards and tanks.		Tzimisce also use Vicissitude as a solution to a variety of problems that wouldn't occur to a vampire possessed of a conscience. Unlike most rulership clans (e.g., the [[Ventrue (VTM)\|Ventrue]] or [[Lasombra]]), Tzimisce have no particular facility for [[Dominate (VTM)\|Dominate]]. As a result, they rule their subjects not by mind control, but through sheer fear, using creative applications of Vicissitude to strike that fear home. Giant sculptures of living flesh, tables made from ghouled children, lovers glued together and transformed into dogs, all of these are tools for a sufficiently insightful Tzimisce. The most infamous of these creations, the [[szlachta]] and [[vozhd]], are used as bodyguards and tanks.
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	The Tzimisce are also the last practitioners of a form of [[Koldunic Thaumaturgy]].		The Tzimisce are also the last practitioners of a form of [[Koldunic Thaumaturgy]].

-	A particularly interesting phenomenom which is practically exclusive to the Tzimisce is the existence of '''[[revenant (VTM)\|Revenants]]'''. Revenants are families of ghouls constantly maintained by the Tzimisce, who serve as mortal pawns and possible candidates for the Embrace. Centuries of vampiric contact, infusions of vampiric blood and inbreeding have transformed the Revenants into a distinct type of supernatural creature. They produce a weak vampiric-like vitae, which sustains their bodies way beyond normal human lifespans(although not immortal, Revenants can live to be hundreds of years old), and also gives them the ability to use Disciplines. Revenants are fanatically loyal to their vampiric masters, and consider themselves superior to the average human, as well as "regular" ghouls. This, added to their treatment by the Tzimisce and their inbred, unsavory lifestyles, have shaped their mindsets into completely alien directions. Most Revenants could never function as normal human beings. The four Revenant families also provide the Tzimisce with a very diverse "breeding stock", giving the clan a lot of flexibility in its membership. Warriors, scholars, aristocrats and freaks are all found in equal measure amongst the Revenants, and this translates to them being found amongst the Tzimisce as well, once they Embrace the Revenants in question. Although there are other Revenant families in the World Of Darkness, the four Tzimisce families (the [[Bratovitch]]es, the [[Obertus]], the [[Grimaldi]] and the [[Zantosa]]s) are the biggest and most well established. What follows is a description of the four families:	+	A particularly interesting phenomenom which is practically exclusive to the Tzimisce is the existence of '''[[revenant (VTM)\|Revenants]]'''. Revenants are families of ghouls constantly maintained by the Tzimisce, who serve as mortal pawns and possible candidates for the Embrace. Centuries of vampiric contact, infusions of vampiric blood and inbreeding have transformed the Revenants into a distinct type of supernatural creature. They produce a weak vampiric-like vitae, which sustains their bodies far beyond normal human lifespans (although not immortal, Revenants can live to be hundreds of years old), and also gives them the ability to use Disciplines. Revenants are fanatically loyal to their vampiric masters, and consider themselves superior to the average human, as well as "regular" ghouls. This, added to their treatment by the Tzimisce and their inbred, unsavory lifestyles, have shaped their mindsets into completely alien directions. Most Revenants could never function as normal human beings. The four Revenant families also provide the Tzimisce with a very diverse "breeding stock," giving the clan a lot of flexibility in its membership. Warriors, scholars, aristocrats and freaks are all found in equal measure amongst the Revenants, and this translates to them being found amongst the Tzimisce as well, once they Embrace the Revenants in question. Although there are other Revenant families in the World Of Darkness, the four Tzimisce families (the [[Bratovitch]]es, the [[Obertus]], the [[Grimaldi]] and the [[Zantosa]]s) are the biggest and most well established. What follows is a description of the four families:

-	-The '''Bratovitches''' are the muscle of the four families. Violent and animalistic, they are quick to anger, rough and savage. They are also the kennel masters for their lords, raising dogs, wolves and other wild animals so that their masters may shape them into fearsome creatures they may hurl at their foes.	+	* The '''Bratovitches''' are the muscle of the four families. Violent and animalistic, they are quick to anger, rough and savage. They are also the kennel masters for their lords, raising dogs, wolves and other wild animals so that their masters may shape them into fearsome creatures they may hurl at their foes.

-	-The '''Grimaldi''' are the Tzimisce's main liaison with human society. They are the most "human" of the Revenant families, and are usually in charge of maintaining Tzimisce estates and handling mortal endeavors like finance and politics. They are also the most independent of the Revenant families, some of them even secretly plotting to free themselves from their masters' yoke. Other Revenant families see the Grimaldi as soft, and hold them in contempt. The Grimaldi return the favor, seeing the other families as mindless slaves and freaks.	+	* The '''Grimaldi''' are the Tzimisce's main liaison with human society. They are the most "human" of the Revenant families, and are usually in charge of maintaining Tzimisce estates and handling mortal endeavors like finance and politics. They are also the most independent of the Revenant families, some of them even secretly plotting to free themselves from their masters' yoke. Other Revenant families see the Grimaldi as soft, and hold them in contempt. The Grimaldi return the favor, seeing the other families as mindless slaves and freaks.

-	-The '''Obertus''' are scholars and occultists, and are held in high esteem by the Tzimisce, as many of their greatest scientists, spiritualists, leaders and sorcerers have been Embraced from their ranks. Sascha Vykos, the most famous(and notorious) Priscus of the Sabbat, was formerly Myka Vykos of the Obertus family.	+	* The '''Obertus''' are scholars and occultists, and are held in high esteem by the Tzimisce, as many of their greatest scientists, spiritualists, leaders and sorcerers have been Embraced from their ranks. [[Sascha Vykos]], the most famous (and notorious) Priscus of the Sabbat, was formerly Myka Vykos of the Obertus family.

-	-While the Grimaldi are the Tzimisce's pawns in mortal society, the '''Zantosas''' are their main link to culture. Zantosas are hedonistic social butterflies, on par with any Toreador in their dealings with human culture. They stimulate their senses and play with humans with reckless abandon. They are probably the Revenants in least control of themselves (even moreso than the Bratovitches), and many believe the only reason the Tzimisce haven't wiped them out is because they value their tradition and history. The Fiends' anachronistic mindset may be the only thing saving the Zantosas from annihilation.	+	* While the Grimaldi are the Tzimisce's pawns in mortal society, the '''Zantosas''' are their main link to culture. Zantosas are hedonistic social butterflies, on par with any [[Toreador]] in their dealings with human culture. They stimulate their senses and play with humans with reckless abandon. They are probably the Revenants in least control of themselves (even moreso than the Bratovitches), and many believe the only reason the Tzimisce haven't wiped them out is because they value their tradition and history. The Fiends' anachronistic mindset may be the only thing saving the Zantosas from annihilation.

-	The Tzimisce are unique in how much their culture is centered around their signature Discipline, Vicissitude. This unique and quite disturbing Discipline allows the Tzimisce to shape flesh and blood (both living and unliving) into practically any shape they can think of. Their exploration of it rivals(some people even say surpasses) that of the Tremere towards Thaumaturgy, and the Tzimisce ascribe a spirituality that contrasts with the Tremere's practical view of their own Discipline. This results in most Tzimisce not looking ''at all'' like humans, having shaped themselves into alien or monstrous forms, or even looking ''beyond'' human, having sculpted themselves into paragons of mortal beauty canons, more beautiful than any human created by nature. In fact, this exploration of the Discipline, along with their studies into how it affects the body, mind and soul of the user or subject of its use, have led to whole philosophies being based around it, particularly the Path of Metamorphosis (it also fascilitates studies in the other Tzimisce path of enlightenment, the [[Path of Death and the Soul]]). Rumors of [Tzimisce]'s godlike proficiency with the Discipline have given way to the Fiends giving it an almost religious importance. While other clans may have their own personal Disciplines (like the Gangrel's Protean, or the [[Assamite]]s' [[Quietus]]), none base their unlives around them like the Tzimisce do with Vicissitude.	+	The Tzimisce are unique in how much their culture is centered around their signature Discipline, Vicissitude. This unique and quite disturbing Discipline allows the Tzimisce to shape flesh and blood (both living and unliving) into practically any shape they can think of. Their exploration of it rivals (some people even say surpasses) that of the Tremere towards Thaumaturgy, and the Tzimisce ascribe a spirituality that contrasts with the Tremere's practical view of their own Discipline. This results in most Tzimisce not looking ''at all'' like humans, having shaped themselves into alien or monstrous forms, or even looking ''beyond'' human, having sculpted themselves into paragons of mortal beauty canons, more beautiful than any human created by nature. In fact, this exploration of the Discipline, along with their studies into how it affects the body, mind and soul of the user or subject of its use, have led to whole philosophies being based around it, particularly the Path of Metamorphosis (it also fascilitates studies in the other Tzimisce path of enlightenment, the [[Path of Death and the Soul]]). Rumors of [Tzimisce]'s godlike proficiency with the Discipline have given way to the Fiends giving it an almost religious importance. While other clans may have their own personal Disciplines (like the [[Gangrel]]'s [[Protean]], or the [[Assamite]]s' [[Quietus]]), none base their unlives around them like the Tzimisce do with Vicissitude.

	==Embraces==		==Embraces==