Post by ST Wendi on Sept 8, 2010 8:39:16 GMT -8
In Vampire: the Masquerade the Camarilla is a loose organization which ostensibly represents and protects all Kindred by enforcing and promulgating The Masquerade.
Perhaps the most iconic member of the Camarilla is the Prince. The Prince is typically an elder, and one who has mastered the ways of controlling the mortal agencies of his city such as the police deparment, the local and regional press, and local politicians. They are most often seen as harsh taskmasters who seek to preserve their own lives and power at any cost. Each Prince is supported by the larger organization of the Camarilla unless it becomes obvious that they are completely unsuited for the job (or another, more influential elder wants their position). They also usually have a council of primogen, which may or may not be allies of their Prince.
Terms
Kindred: the most common euphemism used by vampires to refer to themselves. While vampires rarely live up to the connotations of the term, in some ways it serves as a reminder that they are not animals and should aim to retain some civility in a violent world.
The Masquerade: an organized campaign enforced by the Camarilla to convince people that vampires do not exist. The Masquerade is the cornerstone survival strategy for Kindred, without it, the kine would rise up and exterminate all the undead.
Prince: typically the most powerfull kindred in a city.
Primogen: the representatives of their clans to the prince of a city in Camarilla-controlled cities.
Perhaps the most iconic member of the Camarilla is the Prince. The Prince is typically an elder, and one who has mastered the ways of controlling the mortal agencies of his city such as the police deparment, the local and regional press, and local politicians. They are most often seen as harsh taskmasters who seek to preserve their own lives and power at any cost. Each Prince is supported by the larger organization of the Camarilla unless it becomes obvious that they are completely unsuited for the job (or another, more influential elder wants their position). They also usually have a council of primogen, which may or may not be allies of their Prince.
Terms
Kindred: the most common euphemism used by vampires to refer to themselves. While vampires rarely live up to the connotations of the term, in some ways it serves as a reminder that they are not animals and should aim to retain some civility in a violent world.
The Masquerade: an organized campaign enforced by the Camarilla to convince people that vampires do not exist. The Masquerade is the cornerstone survival strategy for Kindred, without it, the kine would rise up and exterminate all the undead.
Prince: typically the most powerfull kindred in a city.
Primogen: the representatives of their clans to the prince of a city in Camarilla-controlled cities.
