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Old-fashioned and tradition-bound, the Ventrue are sophisticated and genteel. They believe in good taste above all else and work hard to make their lives comfortable. They are most frequently the leaders in the Camarilla, and are cautious, honerable, social and elegant Kindred.
The Ventrue fancy themselves a Clan of the modern world, and deny that they live in the past. This may be true of the most powerful members of the Clan, but many are unable to give up the habits and dress of the time that they were Embraced. The attitudes and beliefs of ones mortal days are never forgotton by a Ventrue.


They are most often found among the upper crust of the mortal world. Their sophistication serves them in good stead among the elite of mortal society, and it allows them to control many of the more powerful members of the city. Because of the relative ease in which they fit in among such company, the Ventrue often have a monopoly on political control of the city. If something goes wrong, it is often to the Ventrue that other Kindred turn to for aid.
There is a strong Ventrue tradition that any member of the line may find safe refuge with any other member of the line, and cannot be refused. Thus many Ventrue aid their fellow Clan members before the need arises for this Tradition to be invoked. Harboring a fugitive in ones Haven can be detrimental to ones welfare.


They are very proud of their leadership of Vampire society, and will always insist that they were the founders of the Camarilla. They will do nearly anything to retain their grip on the politics of the cities and the Camarailla, and are exceedingly protective of their reputations.


While some vampires accuse the Ventrue of being as conservative and tradition-bound as the Tremere, the Ventrue quickly disagree. The Blue Bloods argue that no other clan so rewards individual initiative and accomplishment. Their enemies retort that the clan promotes a younger vampire only when outside pressure makes it unavoidable. A little of both is true.

Not that this dichotomy bothers the clan. The Ventrue take a quiet pride in what they consider pragmatic attitude toward unlife. Let other Kindred worry about who deserved to be doing what. As far as the Ventrue are concerned, the proof of vampires right to wield power is the fact that the vampire has it.

The attitude extends to the clans position in vampiric society. The fact that the Ventrue lead proves that they deserve to lead. While this means the clan is often a lightning rod, bearing the brunt attacks by anarchs, Sabbat and others, its members also enjoy the fruits of this position -- prime hunting grounds, wealth, adoration, etc......


THE VENTRUE TRADITIONS

* Thou shall not reveal thy true nature to those not of the Blood.
Doing such shall renounce thy claims of the Blood.


**Thy domain is thine own concern.
All others own thee respect while in it.
None may challenge thy work while in thy domain.


***Thou shall only Sire another with the permission of thine Elder.
If thou createst another without thine Elders leave, both thou and thy Progeny shall be slain


****Those thou create are thine own children.
Until thy Progeny shall be Released, thou shall command them in all things.
Their sins are thine to endure.


*****Honor one anothers Domain.
When thou comest to a foreigh city, thou shall present thyself to the one who ruleth there.
Without the word of acceptance, thou art nothing.


******Thou art forbidden to destroy another of thy kind.
The right of destruction belongeth only to thine Elder.
Only the Eldest among thee shall call the Blood Hunt.



CLAN MEMBERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DONATE ANY AMOUNT OF GOLD TO THE CLAN AS OF YET. ALL OF US SHOULD FOCUS ON STRENGTHENING OURSELVES AND ACQUIRING PROPER WEAPONS AND POTIONS. WHEN WE ARE STRONG ENOUGH AND PROPERLY EQUIPT THEN THATS THE ONLY TIME TO BUILD AND STRENGTHEN OUR DOMICILE.



~~~~~~~~~~ ALLIANCE ~~~~~~~~~~



[D.O.V] Dark Order of Ventrue
[url= http://makeashorterlink.com/?Q56E42AAD] [\V/] Ventrue Recruiting [/URL]
[BM] BloodMasters (....recruiting)
[NS] NIGHT STALKERS( accepting applications level 7+ )
[_V_] Camarilla Ventrue
[^CPN^] Clan of Perpetual Night
[~OSC~] Orchids of Sin and Cruelty(**Now Recruiting**)
[D/W] The Daywalkers {NOW RECRUITING}
[W.H] Wolfie Hunters ( new members welcome )
[BRUJA] BRUJAH---->Recruiting New Members.

Unity of Brotherhood Alliance members:

[OBB] Brothers of the Blue Blood ........ allied 08/12/06
[A-A] Apothis Army .......................... allied 08/12/06
[V/] Ventrue .................................... allied 08/12/06
[CASSO] NEW YORK!! ....................... allied 08/12/06
[VPB] Vampire-Bytes ......................... allied 08/12/06
[vam] NIGHTofVAMPIRES ................. allied 08/13/06
[cPUSV] Uppity streaming Vampires.... allied 08/15/06
[GW] GundamWing........................... allied 08/15/06
[~CN~] Crimson Nights .................... allied 08/18/06
[WoR] Wolf Rippers .......................... allied 08/18/06
[_V_] Camarilla Ventrue .................... allied 08/26/06
[K^V] Kinship of the Ventrue ............. allied 08/26/06
[^CPN^] Clan of Perpetual Night........ allied 08/27/06


**** The Unity of Brotherhood Alliance and the Requiem Alliance have entered into a pact of alliances. Bonding the two alliances in brother and sisterhood.
Requiem Alliance members:

Bloodline
Dark Hunters
Danse Macabre
Wolf Slayers
Blood Thirst
Sanctuary
Lost Souls of the Damned
Pinoy Lycan Hunters
Bloody Killers666
Draconian Devils
Night Stalkers
Dark Knights
Augments Immortelle
Illuminatii
Bloodmasters
Aftermath
Daggers of Darkness
Vampires
Sexy Vamps
Cypresss Minions
Hellsing
Hellz rejects
The ventrue
Angels of Darkness
Pyrotic Vampires
The Elder Gods
Royal Blood
Clan of Mighty Karakondzula


Together we will fight hand in hand to protect our kins, our clans and the rest of our Bloodline..

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CLAN WARS

[WW] Warrior Wolves {Looking for Members}
=> started Aug 13,2006 11pm US EST
=> ENDED


[MLRs] Moon Dancers
=> started Aug 16,2006
=> ENDED


[BatHu] Bat Hunters [Accepting ALL Levels
=> started Aug 22,2006
=> ENDED


[(I*I)] Dirt Doggz {RECRUTING}
=> started Aug 23,2006
=> ENDED


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THE RANKS


Prince

The overseer of a city, and traditionally the eldest of its residents, although in North America this is not always true. The Prince enforces the Traditions, and is the final arbator of disputes between Kindred. He claims the right of Domain over a city, and serves as its lawmaker and judge. Other residents of the city are under no obligation to follow the Princes dictates, but to ignore them is not a formula for long term survival, and some Kindred obey only as much as their cowardice allows.
While it is true that the Prince is usually the strongest and most powerful resident, any who claim Domain over a city must have the support of the Primogen Council. And because of conflicting agendas, there is often a delicate balance of power between the Council and the Prince.


Seneschal

The Princes second-in-command, and usually a powerful vampire in his own right. He advises the Prince, and will also make decisions and issue orders on the Princes behalf if he is unavailible. However, these decisions may ultimately be reversed or overruled by the Prince.


Primogen Council
Each city is controlled by a Prince, who is advised (but not always restrained) by the Primogen Council, which often contains a representative from each Clan. These vampires, known as Primogen, are usually the Elders and leaders of their respective clans. But even though they are advisors, most have their own agendas separate from that of the Prince.

Primogen

A member of the Primogen Council, usually a Clan Elder. Although not quite as powerful as the Prince, these Kindred are influencial in their own right, and serve as a check on the Princes powers. They represent the interests of their Clan to the Prince, and in turn convey the Princes dictates to the Clan.
Usually, the Clan will choose which of their members they wish to sit on the Primogen Council, but sometimes the Prince will choose the Kindred he feels is most suitable. The Primogen is considered the Clans leader, and has increased status because of this, and therefore has control of status within her Clan.


Harpy

A social rumour-monger and arbitrator of Status within the city. The lead Harpy is selected by a majority vote of the Primogen Council, and can then appoint sub-harpies. The Harpies arbritate disputes involving boons, as well as scandals withing the Camarilla. The station can be revoked by a vote of the Primogen Council at any time, but while a Kindred holds the position, the Primogen show their support by each loaning him a point of Status.


Whip

The title given the assistant of a Primogen. They organize Status within their Clan, and stand in at Primogen Council meetings if their Primogen is unable to attend. In addition, they sometimes serve as an intermediary between the Primogen and the rest of the Clan.


Sheriff

A Kindred selected by the Prince and Primogen Council who enforces the Traditions within the Princes Domain, as well as the edicts of the Prince. Because of the importance of these duties, the Sheriff has the authority to request that any kindred accompany her for questioning and judgement, and as a result, is immune to the powers of the Keeper of the Elysium.


Keeper of the Elysium

A Kindred charged with maintaining the peace at Elysium gatherings. As a consequence, they must often work closely with the Sheriff. In addition, they punish those who have broken the Masquerade.


Scourge

One who searches the Domain for Kindred who do not have the Princes leave to reside there. When such Kindred are found, they are either killed or driven out. Appointed by the Prince for their ability to do the task assigned to them, they are usually of great power, and some have been known to be overzealous in their duties.


Herald

An intermediary for the Prince. The Herald keeps track of the appointments the Prince has, and tries to ensure that the Princes time is not wasted.


The Inner Circle

- The group of vampires that rule the Camarilla, consisting of one representitve from each of the founding Clans of the Sect. These representatives are immensely powerful, and extremely old. Every thirteen years this group meets in the city of Venice to appoint the Justicars.


Justicar

- A Kindred that holds the power to punish transgressions of the Traditions, and one of the ultimate authorities in the Camarilla. There are only seven Justicars at any one time, one from each of the Clans of the Camarilla, and all within the sect are subject to their authority, with the only exceptions being members of the Inner Circle.
Justicars are usually Kindred of extreme power, and are not subject to the Tradition of Domain. A Prince may not banish them, and the Justicar is not required to present himself to a Prince when he enters his Domain. They are free to travel when and where ever they wish.
Only Justicars can call a Conclave, where their judgements are dispensed. These are often harsh, as there are no written guidelines for penalties for specific crimes. And in addition, a Justicars decisions may only be challenged by another Justicar.


Archon

An assistant to or representitive of a Justicar. They do the Justicars bidding, as well as report back to him. Archons are willingly blood bound to the Justicar they serve, and are often their Childer as well. Their power lies in having the Justicars ear, so while a Prince does have power to challenge the rulings of an Archon, it is not an act to be taken lightly.


Chancellor

A representitive who speaks for and acts on behalf of the Inner Circle of the Camarilla. They are, in all likelyhood, the most powerful Kindred most will ever meet, or will ever want to meet. Their opinions are not to be taken lightly.

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I walk to find out more of my Ventrue Clan .. MORE TO COME ..

Name:	Level:	Rank:
[KV] DoMiNuS	37	The Prince
[KV] Lord D.-.v.-.M.	33	Regent / Seneschal
WHITESOUL	29	Inner Circle Member
RASKMUS	29	Inner Circle Member
Nicolas Tremien	29	Keeper of the Elysium
paniki	26	Primogen Council Member
Caduceus	18	Justicar
Lumiere Duskgloom	17	Primogen Council Member
VampressDi	14	Primogen Council Member
Vampress Bre	13	Harpy
lord_lance	11	Harpy-I
Lucky Louie	11	Scourge
TempestShadow	8	Archon
charmed024	5	Archon