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The Order of the Knights of the Rose de Sable (“black rose” in heraldry) evolves secretly within the Hospitallers. It is supported by a powerful Toreador Alphonse des Rosiers and made up almost exclusively of ghouls.

Formed in 1125 CE from a group of travelling noble knights who were on their way to join the Crusade, the Knights were known for their skillful and artistic crafted armors and weapons. Their heretic beliefs were not shown openly and they were able to operate in mortal society for their master. Many of them drew their strength from vampiric vitae within their veins.

The order is related to the Brotherhood of the Rose de Sable , composed of Cainites , mainly part of the Cainite Heresy and dedicated to protection of their angel – an angel who is in fact the Toreador methuselah Andrew. Used as a weapon by Andrew until 1239 when he decided to go to the Holy Land. From then the Brotherhood was directed from the Brabant Duchy by the Toreador Carel vanden Driessche .

The brotherhood of the Rose de Sable will have a decisive role at the beginning of the 14th century when the Templar commanderies (and their possessions) will be entrusted to the Hospitallers, greatly strengthening the power of the Order of Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem .

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