Information about the Tempests

For a more complete guide to the RPG, check out the Clan Tempest and Kisses of Lethe FAQ site.

1) The Sect's:
Each Sect has a Sage (leader) and Apprentice (second in command), a magical gift and a fighting skill which is learned once the member has joined. For more information look at the Sect's page

Sect of the Emperor:
Layla and Hakeem, the originals are the Sages of this Sect, meaning that they are the Leaders of the entire Clan. The members of this Sect are also the Sages of the other Sects and their families. They also make up the Council. This is the only Sect that does not accept new members.

2) Powers: Each Tempest has the mind powers of a vampire, the ability to shift into only two forms, a bird and an animal, and the control of only one element.
Mythical creatures cannot be chosen as either form that a Tempest can shift into.
A magical gift and fighting skill is learned when a Tempest joins their Sect.

3) Council:
The Council is made up of the Sages of each Sect, their family is not apart of the council and neither are the Apprentices.

4) Symbol:
The symbol for a Tempest is the black violet, which some members may wear as an object or tattoo.

5) Weakness:
Copper is the only thing that can harm/kill a Tempest.

6) Important Contacts:
[email protected] is the general email for Clan tempest.

Layla's Email address - [email protected]
Layla's Yahoo! Pager - melancholicice
Layla's AIM - ScarlettLioness
Layla's MSN - [email protected]

Hakeem's Email Address - [email protected]

7) Kisses of Lethe:
Kisses of Lethe is the group of Hunters led by Micha Sciantio. These Hunters are of all Night World species with one common goal - the destruction of Clan Tempests.
If you would like to become a Hunter or Huntress please look at the Kisses of Lethe site here .

8) Originals:
Layla and Hakeem are the original Tempests.

9) Relation to the Night World:
The Tempests are a part of the Night World, but do not abide by their laws. They keep themselves apart from the Night World, only serving as a part of them due to their species and hate for humans.
Clan Tempests are not allied with either of the witch circles: Circle Midnight and Circle Twilight, nor the Night World council nor Circle Daybreak. They stay out of the oncoming Millennium battle, not taking sides.
There are only a few Night World members of which Clan Tempest actually have contact with.

10) Families:
All Tempests can have children unlike made vampires who cannot. The children themselves can stop aging when they wish to, so can reincarnated Tempests. It is only made Tempests that cannot and must remain the age they were when they were changed.
Each child usually has the same animal or bird as one of their parents. This is the only time in which a member can have the same animal or bird which has already been chosen.
Becoming a born Tempest means that you either have a actual members as your parents or your parents are dead, which means that they will be NPC's unless someone wants to play them.

11) Night World Members becoming Tempests:
It is possible for a member of the Night World, whether born or made, to become a Tempest. At the moment there is no Tempest that was a Night Worlder before they were changed.
The only Night World members we do not accept are those who are from the original L.J.Smith books. This is because there are too many other aspects involved. It is much easier to make up your own character. Do not hesitate to email us if you need help.

12) Soulmates: The Soulmate Principle also affects Tempests, as it does humans and Night Worlders.

13) Members that are away
Members who are away for various reasons are somtimes refered to as NPC's, although an NPC is a non-playable character. Any movement of their characters is considered a power-play and should be approved by the player or one of the leaders. Please do not choose any of the members that are away to be your sire or soulmate if you are in the process of joining this RPG.

14) Siring
A Tempest is made (sired) the same way as a vampire, blood exchange.
Tempests always sire someone if they have a good reason. e.g. the person is dying. Unlike vampires, they do not Sire just because they like the look of a member of the opposite sex. The reason does not always have to be that the character was dying, it can be anything from their skills to them having given up on life.

15) Tempest Names
The Name of a Tempest does relate to the member's personality, animal/bired choice or birthplace etc.
Old Members need not change their names but new members from October 2001 must have a name which relates to their character.

16) Abbreviations/sayings used in the RPG
RPG - Role-Playing Game
PBEM - Play by email
RP - role-play
SIC - Second in Command
NPC - None Playable Character
OOC - Out of Character
IC - In character
AIM - AOL Instant Messanger
NW - Night World
LJS - Lisa Jane Smith
Offlist - Emailing a member off the the RPG and not sending it to the list.
Onlist - Sending something to the list.

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