MONDAY, JULY 12 Like-Minded Fiends – This week we take a look at the five major covenants of Vampire: The Requiem. If a vampire's clan is akin to her family, her covenant is the social circle within which she operates. In some cases, covenant is a political allegiance; in others, it's a religious or philosophical one. These covenants all coexist in most Kindred cities, vying for preeminence just as their members struggle for status and recognition within the covenant. Along with the choice of clan, the choice of covenant (or not to join a covenant at all) defines the basic position of a Kindred character. The Carthian Movement Benefit: As a shared network of idealists, the Carthians find it much easier to advance their position in mortal society. As a result, it is much cheaper for players of Carthian characters to purchase the Allies, Contacts, Haven, and Herd Merits with experience points. Just Near Carfax Abbey – If you still need more World of Darkness goodness, you might check out the British WoD Website set up by our good friends at Esdevium Games. Esdevium is our top British distributor and they’ve grouped together a goodly amount of information on Vampire: The Requiem and the new WoD complete with a letter U in “colour” and a Y in “tyre.” You’ll also notice they have some exclusive information on your favorite heretical vampiric fanatics and mine, the Lancea Sanctum. Check back there for more Sanctified goodness (or righteousness, at least) every Friday. |
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Carthian Movement is the most modern of the vampiric covenants, seeking
to uproot tradition and create a more egalitarian system for vampiric
rule. Carthians are full of ideas, fiery and passionate about their
beliefs for Kindred self-rule. Few of them think about why the current
status quo has lasted for as long as it has. Instead, they are eager
to challenge it, fervent to accomplish something positive in the
dark world of the Kindred. The Carthian Movement mostly comprises
neonates and they tend to be wary of the elders of their kind. The
older a vampire becomes, the more stagnant and callous he becomes
to the world around it. The Movement has still had success in some
areas, however, and has grown support by being patient and playing
the political games that it must. Passion and unity are the weapons
of the Carthian Movement.