The story

The history of the cult

A hundred years ago, four vampires decided they were not content with vampiric society as it existed. So they got together and agreed upon the creation of a cult with one very important rule: to keep their cult and those in it secret for the outside world, and to keep the World of Darkness a secret from those recruited.

Each of the Founders, as they call themselves, was allowed to create two children each. They taught those children about their version of reality: that they saved them, one way or another, from the life they wanted to escape from. That there was no real life possible outside of the cult for creatures like them. That they were the only ones who would be able to keep them safe. Those recruited could no longer return to their former lives, but in return, they would get the chance to become powerful. To become like Gods. Like them.

As the cult grew, some of those that showed the most potential, those that were most loyal, were rewarded and formed the Inner Circle. Every founder picked two, and those that were Chosen got more privileges than the others that made it to the rank of Vampire. Those that formed the Inner Circle were seen almost as equals to the founders, although there was always the fear of failure and demotion, or destruction. It was also in those times that the founders agreed that one of them would go into Torpor, a role which they would switch every hundred years.

In the meantime, the remaining three Founders made sure the cult kept growing. New subjects were carefully picked from the masses: the weak, the vulnerable, or those easily corrupted. First, they were isolated from the outside world. They were groomed and taught about all the rules and rituals. Loyalty was key, and punishment came swift for those who dared to disobey. But the rewards kept most in check and those that eventually didn’t make the cut were dealt with. Publicly, so everyone knew what would happen to those who were disloyal.

But despite this, the cult also offered a place to feel at home for those that were lost. It offered a chance to gain power to those who felt powerless. It offered structure for those looking for it. And although the group you live in may look like a cult for outsiders, for those inside, it is the only place to call home.