Brotherhood of Caine

By David Gallo (25 June 1994)

Description

The Brotherhood evolved as a sort of offshoot from the Verbena, Sons of Ether, Euthanatos, and Aesclepius. They are interested in the study of the Kindred. Most Kindred are not at all thrilled with them either. In fact, they rather avoid them as they avoid sunlight. The Brotherhood has a notorious reputation for decimating the kindred population in an area.

The Brotherhood is most interested in "curing" vampirism because they believe that it impedes Ascension. They are also very interested in how the kindred are able to produce magickal effects and affect sleepers without gaining Paradox. There are some that are interested in the Tass harvesting prospects as well. A major concern of The Brotherhood is AIDS. They fear that this might be a prelude to vampirism. The Euthanatos among them have mixed feelings about the disease.

Much like the Verbena, they work their magick through blood hoping to hit upon the secrets of the Kindred. Lab equipment is of importance because of the research scientist aspect that they have taken upon themselves. Most attribute it to the Son of Ether/Aesclepius influence.

Philosophy

Vampires are the lost children. Many have attempted to define them -- to understand them -- and none have succeeded. We look at them as separate beings, trapped as they are. Their avatars have been twisted, deformed, and in the process they have been denied what should be rightfully theirs. Ascension. Through their lust, their hunger, they fight their own internal struggles. And we observe. By observing we can attempt to help them. To guide them back to the path towards Ascension. Perhaps, one day, we will be able to cure this disease. But for now, we experiment and gather our data. A few might suffer, but it is for the greater good!

Organization

These mages tend to gather in experiment/lab groups, each headed by a research specialist. In turn, each specialist makes monthly reports to a supervision board which puts out a quarterly report on findings.

Meetings

The Brotherhood usually gathers once or twice a year in various locations, disguised as conferences/conventions.

Initiation

Usually new members are initiated based on experience with, and interest in, the subject. They will then be given a few "breaks" (in the form of grants, new findings, etc), and observed to see how they respond.

Chantry

The main chantries are located in Egypt, England, New York, and Paris.

Acolytes

Blood bank workers, lab assistants, Blood Dolls, vampire hunters

Spheres

Members usually pick one of the following as their primary sphere -- Life, Matter, Prime, or Spirit. By far, Prime and Matter are the most popular with Life as a close second.

Foci

• Syringe - Life/Prime/Spirit
• Microscope (or other lab equipment) - Life/Matter
• Blood - All spheres

Concepts

Doctor (vampirologists, virologists, immunologists, hematologist)
Vampire Hunter
Occultist
Historian