Covenant (World of Darkness)
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A Covenant in Vampire: The Requiem, is an organization or religious establishment consisting mostly of Vampires, though Mortal Retainers (Human Servants) and Ghouls are often present at Covenant meetings and sometimes even members themselves. There are five major covenants, however several other smaller covenants exist. The largest being Belial's Brood and VII, about both of which very little is known.
Unlike Clans, which may be thought of as families, a Covenant is chosen by the vampire according to his/her beliefs. The Vampire's Sire (the Vampire that embraced him or her) nearly always plays a large role in what covenant the neonate chooses.
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[edit] A Brief Overview of the Five Major Covenants
[edit] The Carthian Movement
- See main article: Carthian Movement
The Carthian Movement is revolutionary in subscribing to the concept of democracy; the "One vampire, one vote" ideal and is the newest major Covenant. The vast majority of its members are neonates (newly embraced and inexperienced Vampires) and it is the only Covenant which elects leaders. Members frequently argue over the best form of government and the Covenant is almost completely secular in outlook and character.
[edit] The Circle of the Crone
- See main article: Circle of the Crone
The Circle of the Crone is considered the vampiric equivalent of neo-paganism and witchcraft. It follows the belief that a goddess (the Crone) was cast out from the other Gods and Goddesses for uncertain reasons. They celebrate most of the major Wiccan holidays and practice a Blood Magic known as Crúac. There are many differences in belief and opinion between various circles and cities of the Covenant but all generally dislike the Lancea Sanctum. Many of its members are Gangrel.
[edit] The Invictus
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The Invictus (also known as the First Estate) is mostly concerned with material gain and power and therefore heavily involved in city politics and business. The members of this covenant are the most common users of the Blood Bond for subordination and punishment although new members are attracted by the promise of rank and status, if they serve well. In reality the Elders of the Inner Circle use neonates for their own games and few will ever receive proper recognition of service rendered or acts performed. Many members of the Daeva Clan join this sect.
[edit] The Lancea Sanctum
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The Lancea Sanctum (pronounced lan-KAY-ah SANG-tum) (also known as the Sanctified) is the vampiric equivalent of Christianity. They believe in redemption and forgiveness through Longinus, whom they believe to be the first vampire, a vampiric Christ or Saviour and that the vampiric gift is to be used for the good of Man by only feeding on or killing sinners and scaring the "kine" into proper reverence for God. Proselytization and conversion are their main acts as they seek the salvation of all vampires. They practice Blood Magic known as Theban Sorcery and generally dislike and oppose the Circle of the Crone.
[edit] The Ordo Dracul
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The Ordo Dracul (also known as Order of the Dragon or just Dragons) is focused on understanding the vampiric condition, improving upon it and ultimately transcending the limitations of their condition. They practice Blood Magic known as The Coils of the Dragon and believe their line was started by Dracula. Most are Mekhet.
