Vampire Society
It is the Dark Ages, no doubt. The blood of war after war soaks the ground from the Holy Land to Constantinople to the squabbles of Barons and Warlords in Europe. Blood runs freely in the south of France and the cities of Italy, during the Albigensian "Crusade" against Heretics, Cainite and Human. So much blood. It should be no surprise that the Vampires were not far from the bloodshed, manipulating from the shadows and feeding from the fallen.
Vampires enjoyed a lot of freedom before the Inquisition; many Cainites believe than humankind is far too distracted by their own wars and chaos to really organize against Cainitekind...as long as the Vampires remain prudent and clever.
In the Dark Ages, there are Vampires who live in castles and rule those in the villages below with an iron fist. There are those who have set themselves up as angels, or gods, worshiped by the awed herds that give them sustenance. The might of the Usurper's blood magic is enough to gain them grudging entrance into many Vampire courts.
There is no Camarilla, no Sabbat... the word Kindred has not been invented yet. There are only the cursed predators spinning webs of intrigue through the eternities. Some remember their humanity and try to preserve what they once were though they are cursed. Some revel in their monstrous powers, committing acts so heinous that even other Cainites would have them hunted for it. Each vampire was once a person who was slain and then changed. What happens after that is up to you.
Vampires are immortal and constantly fighting the beast of mindless predatory hunger. The society of Vampires can be just as important as a personal Road in keeping the whole from falling to chaos. Having an established pecking order means that a Cainite knows exactly where she stands in every social situation and how to act accordingly. Raising oneself in the Courts of the Damned is a complicated game which can take centuries.
Ushaw Moor is a Barony within the Domain of Durham County. Prince Maegan of Clan Ventrue rules over the Domain from the city of Durham itself, while the Barony of Ushaw Moor is ruled over by a Player Character. While each Barony and Domain may have its own unique laws, but the one standard law for all is the requirement for visiting Cainites to announce their presence.
Vampires have a bright future? Really!?...
Yep, Vampires have the advantage of knowing that you will outlive everyone else (except the Wraith). Vampire plots and influences are made with “long term” in mind. Do not expect fast results, especially when a Traditionalist or High clan is involved. Manipulations that are Low Clan related will be faster, but possibly sloppier (they are not stupid, just less careful). When the vampires look at the werewolves as “tools” instead of enemies the game takes on a different flavor and vision.
