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Bloodlines

Voilenigme

The Voilenigme (pronounced: Voo-al-ey-neeg-mey) Bloodline
Morvanus & Valtriante
Ithanian Sovereignty
Haute Culture socialites
enjoy the intrigue and espionage in high society

Nerocanto

The Nerocanto (pronounced: Ney-ro-can-to) Bloodline
Shannon
Vultaro
blackmail bargains and extortionists, rogues
enjoy blackmailing those who know they're vampires

Vintgast

The Vintgast (pronounced: Vey-nt-gah-st) Bloodline
Shirva
Sarnan lands & countryside
countryside festival (feed the peasants and feed when they're in food comas)
enjoy fattening up their victims

Torrghlas

The Torrghlas (pronounced: Tor(rhyme with door)-glass(short a from the English "aghast") Bloodline
Mannis
Gallovia
Monsters and shocktroops
Overlaps with Drixagh variant and Dymolov, can maybe be changed to a new bloodline in a new area

Bremnevel

The Bremnevel (pronounced: Brem(rhyme with bed)-ney-vel) Bloodline
Zardar
Anglia
Bog Witches
might be too niche but eh
enjoy, alchemy? weak

Silberfeder

The Silberfeder (pronounced: Sil-burr-fey-der) established themselves in the Wirtemcaller Kingdom after the Vampire War, finding a home with the very military commanders who defeated them in Dorkarth. Adapting to the Wirtem Culture, the Silberfeder became known as courtly vampires with a refined sense of class, while simultaneously becoming skilled military officers and strategists. The fight between vampire and hunter is a game of tactical wits to them, with many obsessing over strategies to inflict as much terror as possible while minimizing their own casualties. Silberfeder are proud of themselves, and carefully choose only the most competent minds of duelists to join their vampiric ranks.

Valhersir

The Valhersir (pronounced Val-hur-seer) Bloodline
Otrygg
Drixagh
religious perfectionists?
also kinda sucks as a theme

Aullavientos

The Aullavientos (pronounced Au(rhyme with ouch)-la-vee-yen-tos) Bloodline
Kydaer
Daen
beast tamers
enjoy the thrill of the hunt

Dymolov

The Dymolov (pronounced: Dee-mo-lov) Bloodline
Ramonder
Magic Russia
Demon folklore Vampires
enjoy demon larping and being the stuff of nightmares

Onionism

Schismatic History

While Unionism professes a need for all people to unite under the Regalian banner, its history has shown several conflicts within the faith that have led to various schismatic groups forming over the centuries, often leading to violent confrontations. Below is a short synopsis of the various schisms within Unionism's history.

The Evintarian Schism

Following the death of Emperor Theomar, discussions regarding Unionism's future led to the convening of the First Conclave, where all celates met up to discuss matters of the faith. During the conclave, one group of celates began to draw the ire of the others. Known as the Evintarians and led by a celate by the name of Horopados, these celates argued that all mortals were inherently flawed, and must transcend to a higher spirituality by various means. While activities such as meditation and exercise were one such option, the Evintarians also advocated for occult methods, such as utilizing magic to overcome one's natural weaknesses or by engaging with Demons. To emphasize the latter point, the Evintarians cited the desire of the Demon Belialus to submit to the Everwatcher, while suggesting that other Demons could likewise prove beneficial allies to Unionism. This assertion that Demons could be bargained with for benefits caused the conclave to declare the Evintarians as heretics, with a violent mob driving Horopados and his followers out of the capital into exile. While some Evintarians travelled to the distant lands of the Tsaiqvanes & Krakimardik, the majority of Evintarians settled on the remote island of Aetosil and continued to develop ways to engage with Demons without falling victim to their many traps.

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-==Vampire Update==
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+==Bloodlines==
-===Vampire Brood===
+===Voilenigme===
-Vampires sire offspring called Vampire-Broods, also known as Dhampirs. Vampire Broods are affected by the Sanguine Curse but are not Vampires themselves. They can be born from one or both parents being Vampires. Broods can be born with no telltale Vampire signs, or with red eyes and fangs. They can be born with heterochromia also, with one normal eye and one vampiric eye. Vampire broods always have a strong connection to Abyss Magic but aren't Occult by default unless they invest in Magic. Vampire Broods see considerably less public scrutiny from law-abiding citizens of Regalia, though may still occasionally be attacked on sight by people who do not know they are Broods.
+[[File:Alaisreworkvamp.png|left|150px|caption]]
+* The Voilenigme (pronounced: Voo-al-ey-neeg-mey) Bloodline
+* Morvanus & Valtriante
+* Ithanian Sovereignty
+* Haute Culture socialites
+* enjoy the intrigue and espionage in high society
-All Broods get a set of Mechanics for being Broods.
+===Nerocanto===
-{|
+[[File:Bargainpire.png|left|150px|caption]]
-|-
+* The Nerocanto (pronounced: Ney-ro-can-to) Bloodline
-| style="padding: 10px" | '''Dhampir <BR> Vision'''
+* Shannon
-| You are immune to Hidden Scourge, and can always identify Vampires. However, you are unable to reveal this information to anyone but other Vampires or Broods.
+* Vultaro
-|-
+* blackmail bargains and extortionists, rogues
-| style="padding: 10px" | '''Dhampir <BR> Fortitude'''
+* enjoy blackmailing those who know they're vampires
-| You are not affected by the mental or emotional effects of Vampirism if infected, and are able to retain their conscience and normal personality.
-|-
-| style="padding: 10px" | '''Dhampir <BR> Curing'''
-| You can be fully cured of Vampirism without a Divinium cost or two week waiting period.
-|-
-| style="padding: 10px" | '''Dhampir <BR> Blood'''
-| Your blood will sizzle and spark with a low flame when exposed to sunlight if you are uninfected with Vampirism. This can be used to prove your identity as a Brood to non-Vampires.
-|-
-|}
-==Unionism V2: Electric Boogaloo==
+===Vintgast===
+[[File:Milotreworkvampir.png|left|150px|caption]]
+* The Vintgast (pronounced: Vey-nt-gah-st) Bloodline
+* Shirva
+* Sarnan lands & countryside
+* countryside festival (feed the peasants and feed when they're in food comas)
+* enjoy fattening up their victims
-===Holy Orders===
+===Torrghlas===
-* Nonnatean Order of the Silent Sisters
+[[File:Doughallvamp.png|left|150px|caption]]
-**Burial and Caretakers/Nuns
+* The Torrghlas (pronounced: Tor(rhyme with door)-glass(short a from the English "aghast") Bloodline
-* Dogartan Order of the Pious Brothers
+* Mannis
-**Monks/Friars
+* Gallovia
-* Crimson Order of the Holy Inquisition
+* Monsters and shocktroops
-**Secret Service
+* Overlaps with Drixagh variant and Dymolov, can maybe be changed to a new bloodline in a new area
-* White Order of the Helerian Guard
-**Military
-===Feast Days===
+===Bremnevel===
-No such thing as days off of work, so make them community feast days/lunches and stuff
+[[File:Swampire.png|left|150px|caption]]
-*Feast of the Emperor, May 22nd
+* The Bremnevel (pronounced: Brem(rhyme with bed)-ney-vel) Bloodline
-**Regalian 4th of July/national founding day. Celebrates the Empire as a whole with the Emperor as an easy focal point
+* Zardar
-*Feast of Love, Valentine's Day
+* Anglia
-**Duh
+* Bog Witches
-*Feast of all Souls, Halloween/Day of the Dead/
+* might be too niche but eh
-**Remember the dead. Throw in trick or treating, also jack o' lanterns for Undeath Terror
+* enjoy, alchemy? weak
-*Feast of Summertide
-**Summer Festival
-*Feast of Wintertide
-**We have Saint Nicholas. He was Regulus. Draconists have a gift-giving holiday the same month. Yay religious appropriation.
-===Priestly Hierarchy===
+===Silberfeder===
-Within the Unionist College exist several ranks of priests, otherwise known as Celates. These ranks hold various responsibilities within the College, and thus those with higher offices are consider the most versed in matters of theological and bureaucratic knowledge. Below is a list of all priestly ranks, in order of seniority:
+[[File:Vonkerle.png|left|150px|caption]]
+The Silberfeder (pronounced: Sil-burr-fey-der) established themselves in the Wirtemcaller Kingdom after the Vampire War, finding a home with the very military commanders who defeated them in Dorkarth. Adapting to the Wirtem Culture, the Silberfeder became known as courtly vampires with a refined sense of class, while simultaneously becoming skilled military officers and strategists. The fight between vampire and hunter is a game of tactical wits to them, with many obsessing over strategies to inflict as much terror as possible while minimizing their own casualties. Silberfeder are proud of themselves, and carefully choose only the most competent minds of duelists to join their vampiric ranks.
-*The '''Primae-Everian''' was the official head of the Unionist College, considered to be the Unionist equivalent of a pope. Their duties included presiding over Holy Diets (a gathering of Celates to discuss religious dogma) as well as serving as the chaplain of the Imperial Palace. The last Primae-Everian was Piete Kade, who was assassinated by radicals within the College for attempting to reconcile with the various Schisms. While the Emperor is able to appoint a new Primae-Everian, the Concilly Council has advised him to leave the position vacant, out of respect for the previous officeholder.
+===Valhersir===
+[[File:Draughrvamp.png|left|150px|caption]]
+* The Valhersir (pronounced Val-hur-seer) Bloodline
+* Otrygg
+* Drixagh
+* religious perfectionists?
+* also kinda sucks as a theme
-*The '''Concilly Councillors''' are a group of well-learned Celates who are responsible for overseeing the vast bureaucracy of the Unionist College. Due to the prestige associated with bei9ng a Concilly Councillor, this position also suffers from political intrigue, with various faction plotting to place, or keep, their preferred Celates on the council. Despite this potential for corruption, Concilly Councillors are nevertheless very competent in their duties, as only those most theologically gifted can hope to be appointed to this position.
+===Aullavientos===
+[[File:Vampirewolf.png|left|150px|caption]]
+* The Aullavientos (pronounced Au(rhyme with ouch)-la-vee-yen-tos) Bloodline
+* Kydaer
+* Daen
+* beast tamers
+* enjoy the thrill of the hunt
-*The '''Arch-Everians''' are Celates who administer the most populous cities within the Regalian Empire, with their Celeries often including one of the Arch- or Grand- Temples of Unionism. Arch-Everians are highly influential figures, and often compete with the secular Dukes over authority within their cities (as the line between secular and religious boundaries starts to blur in these areas). Arch-Everians are formally appointed by the Primae-Everian on the recommendation of the Concilly Council, though it is well-known that the regional Duke also plays a notable role in suggesting their preferred candidate.
+===Dymolov===
+[[File:Tieflingvamp.png|left|150px|caption]]
+* The Dymolov (pronounced: Dee-mo-lov) Bloodline
+* Ramonder
+* Magic Russia
+* Demon folklore Vampires
+* enjoy demon larping and being the stuff of nightmares
-*The '''Everians''' are senior-ranking Celates who oversee a collection of Celeries within a geographic area. The position is usually appointed by the local Duke or Count, and confirmed by the Concilly Council. Everians are often the highest rank achieved by Celates, as higher offices start to involve political games that remove well-meaning yet naive Celates from rising in the ranks.
+=Onionism=
+===Schismatic History===
+While Unionism professes a need for all people to unite under the Regalian banner, its history has shown several conflicts within the faith that have led to various schismatic groups forming over the centuries, often leading to violent confrontations. Below is a short synopsis of the various schisms within Unionism's history.
-*The '''Celates''' are the standard rank of priest within the Unionist College, achieved after completing clerical training and becoming ordained by an Everian. Most priests remain Celates for life, though this lack of upward advancements is hardly met with frustration due to the fulfilling experiences most Celates have with the faithful. While higher ranks become more focused on administrative duties, Celates are more focused on the spiritual needs of Unionists, and so spend most of their time providing various services to others.
+====The Evintarian Schism====
+Following the death of Emperor Theomar, discussions regarding Unionism's future led to the convening of the First Conclave, where all celates met up to discuss matters of the faith. During the conclave, one group of celates began to draw the ire of the others. Known as the Evintarians and led by a celate by the name of Horopados, these celates argued that all mortals were inherently flawed, and must transcend to a higher spirituality by various means. While activities such as meditation and exercise were one such option, the Evintarians also advocated for occult methods, such as utilizing magic to overcome one's natural weaknesses or by engaging with Demons. To emphasize the latter point, the Evintarians cited the desire of the Demon Belialus to submit to the Everwatcher, while suggesting that other Demons could likewise prove beneficial allies to Unionism. This assertion that Demons could be bargained with for benefits caused the conclave to declare the Evintarians as heretics, with a violent mob driving Horopados and his followers out of the capital into exile. While some Evintarians travelled to the distant lands of the Tsaiqvanes & Krakimardik, the majority of Evintarians settled on the remote island of Aetosil and continued to develop ways to engage with Demons without falling victim to their many traps.
-*The '''Lay Priests''' are not part of the Unionist College, or even considered clergy to begin with. Any Unionist can be a Lay Priest, which is an unofficial title given to those who are very knowledgeable about Unionism, and assist the Celates with their duties. There is no formal training required, though many Lay Priests often study Unionist theology in order to better assist their fellow Unionists. As there are no Celates within the Guided Unionist community, Lay Priests are responsible for overseeing community maintenance of the local Temples and guiding spiritual discussions.