Inconnu

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inconnu: an unknown person, stranger; alien

The Inconnu is an extremely secretive sect of vampires. Virtually nothing is known for certain about them, but some of the most popular theories claim the group is a coalition of Methuselah that exists to manipulate both the Camarilla and Sabbat from behind the scenes, made up entirely of ancients who have forsaken the Jyhad in order to pursue Golconda, or a powerful cult tied to the Antediluvians. Even the sect's age is disputed, with some believing it dates as far back as Rome.

Whoever the Inconnu truly are, proof of their power is evident in the fact that they are able to remain so well hidden despite centuries of investigation and speculation. The only visible facet of the sect seems to be the Monitors, who watch vampiric events while avoiding direct inteference.

[edit] Revisions

Like many ideas that originate in the First Edition of Vampire: The Masquerade, the Inconnu become more mysterious and less defined over time. Originally they are explicitly referred to as a global organization with its headquarters in Hunedora Castle, which acts as a training ground for Golconda. In Constantinople By Night, the proto-Inconnu are mentioned as a sect of Roman vampires who are actively involved in the downfall of Constantinople. Revised Edition distanced itself from these declarations and left the truth of the sect to Storyteller discretion, with the only product including the Inconnu being Lair of the Hidden.

[edit] Known Inconnu

The following characters are mentioned as Inconnu at various times.

• Alfonzo
• Caesar Magister Nicepherus
• Dondinni, Monitor of Genoa
• Elijah, a sixth generation Gangrel
• Gregorius
• Guillame, Prince of Switzerland
• Mahatma, Monitor of Istanbul
• Rebekah, Monitor of Chicago
• Vlad Tepes
• Bianka, Sent by the Inconnu to keep the Cammies inside the box in "As One Dead"
• The Twelve, a set of ancient Inconnu who reside in Hunedoara Castle