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used in 3rd Edition. I do not like the storyline
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Below are the descriptions of the
Generations, separated by their level of power and
importance.
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First Generation |
AKA Caine. Tradition holds
that Caine, the Biblical slayer of his brother
Abel, is the Sire Of All Kindred. There is
much controversy over this within the Kindred
community, as there are none still existing who
can claim with utter certainty to have met Canie.
Certainly, those of the Second Generation would
know, but they're not talking. Some of the
Third Generation who yet exist claim to have met a
being who may have been Caine, or simply a
powerful Kindred of the Second Generation.
It is an unresolved question---a mystery of
lineage. |
| Second Generation |
The existing translations of the Book
of Nod place the number of second generation
Kindred at three. Caine in his sorrow
created them to live with him in his great city of
Enoch. Nothing is known about these
three. One can assume, based on the Book
of Nod, that they were slain either during the
Deluge or in the First War following the
Flood. As one might expect, all those of age
are reluctant to speak of their sires and the
great strife that overcame them all.
Undoubtedly, some know more than they are
revealing. Were any of the second generation
still in existence today, they would be powerful
beings: akin to demigods, perhaps. |
| Third Generation |
It is believed that seven members of
the third generation exist, though the names of
only two, Lucian and Mekhet, are widely
known. In common argot, they are referred to
as the Antediluvians, and they are the founders of
the 13 vampire clans. All remain hidden,
lost in the workings of the Jyhad, the war that
has lasted nearly as long as recorded
history. They continue their struggle, but
now instead of openly warring on the battlefield,
they use subterfuge, guile and outright
deceit. Their primary activities seem to be
tracing the activities of each other and thwarting
whatever moves their opponents make.
These moves seem to range from something as petty
as the acquisition of a piece of artwork or
property, to grand schemes involving
nations. Those of the Third Generation seem
themselves as manipulators and dominators, split
between those who would live within the mortal
world and those who would live without. It
is unclear if this reflects the origins of the
Jyhad, or is just what it has degenerated
into. There are other suspicions, based on
the origins of the word Jyhad. Some
among the Third Generation may indeed have reached
Golconda and are attempting to assist others of
their kind attain this state. They must war
with other Ancients who do not wish this to come
to pass. Those of the Third Generation are
powerful beings, with abilities and powers only
guessed at by their lessers. Some say they
are the last generation to have true mastery over
the powers of life and death, and can only die the
Final Death if they choose or are slain by one of
equal power. Is this, perhaps, the
Jyhad? A maneuvering to see who shall be the
last of their kind? |
| Fourth and Fifth
Generations |
These vampires are known as the
Methuselahs, for they are nearly as powerful and
secretive as the Antediluvians. Those of the
Fourth and Fifth Generations are most often the
pawns of choice in the Jyhad, as they may have
political power among the other Kindred. As
a result, their numbers have dwindles significantly
with the actions of the Antediluvians. Few
of this Generation remain active, and many have
become Inconnu out of fear of the Jyhad and
diablerie. The Inner Circle of the Camarilla
is said to be composed of members of the Fourth
Generation. There are even rumors that the
true purpose of the Camarilla is to blunt the
efforts of the Third Generation to manipulate the
younger generations. |
| Sixth, Seventh, and
Eighth Generations |
Vampires of these generations are
powerful enough to think they can resist the
workings of their elders, and so remain deeply
involved in Kindred society. They control
the Camarilla (at least they think so), comprise
the majority of the princes, and are the primogen
of many cities. Those who remain in
positions of visibility tend to be important
figures: leaders of clans or bloodlines, or
princes of great cities. Most of the princes
of European cities tend to be of the sixth
generation. Princes of American cities tend
to be of the seventh or eighth generations.
Members of these generations have most commonly
reached their maximum potential in one or two
Disciplines. Interestingly, the members of
the eighth generation seem to be the last Kindred
viewed as "elders." Perhaps it is
because the majority of them were created before
the modern age, and that is evident in their
manner and bearing. |
| Ninth and Tenth
Generations |
Though they are sometimes called
elders, these Kindred often associate themselves
with members of the younger generations.
Members of these generations are frequently called
ancillae, though of course this is based on age
more than generation. Most were created in
the modern era, and thus are somewhat alien in
temperament to the other Kindred. In more
ways than one, they bridge the gap between the
anarchs and the elders. |
| Eleventh, Twelfth,
and Thirteenth Generations |
The most recent generations of
Kindred are often called neonates. Most
characters belong to these generations. They
are still powerful creatures, but the special
gifts of Caine's blood (the unique powers and
abilities) are rarely found here. Born
within recent memory, the Kindred of these
generations are products of societies that have
received the benefits of, and been victims of,
rapid change. |
| Fourteenth and
Fifteenth Generations |
There are exceedingly few Kindred of
these generations, and none beyond. Indeed,
those of the 15th generation have failed to sire
any progeny. Their blood is far too thin,
and they are too removed from Caine, to be able to
pass on the curse. |
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