University of Hermes: Tremere Chantry (Open!)

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Hermes University: Tremere Chantry

The main university.

Hermes University

Hermes University is dedicated to the varies studies of magic, for every magically inclined or magically obsessed to find knowledge within their walls. Constructed before anyone mortal can even remember, the university has always loomed above a local town, set upon a large hill. All hours of the day, students and professors are milling about in between their classes, pursuing almost every kind of magic to be found in the world.

Of course, the university is a bit of a front for the Clan of Tremere. Normal mortals can be found from sunrise to sunset, but are never given leave to stay in the dorms of the sprawling school. Only specific students are given leave to do so, with most seemingly studying for decades on end, and others become professors to teach new students. Below the main levels are ruins used for the various meetings and rituals that Tremere is known for. A labyrinth above and below, layered with magic wards to repeal or warn of different faes entering the grounds helps keep safe. Never step off any of any of the public paths or delve deeper into the University. Magic to remove or destroy those who do is the least of your worries, if the clan decides to defend themselves.

OOC

Feel free to post here once the thread is open! Please keep in mind that there are many different areas within the University. Mortals and non-clan members are allowed to go anywhere within the university that's... made with mortals in mind. Classrooms, kitchens, etc. However, non-clan members are not allowed on the ground before sunrise and not after sunset, unless specifically invited by a member of Tremere.

Any specific member of Tremere that invites a mortal or non-clan member onto the grounds is fully responsible for their guests actions. Should their guest act in a manner that is unbecoming, the Tremere is expected to take care of the matter directly.

 

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History of Tremere

Underground caverns filled with ruins for rituals and dangerous magical study.

Origins

Tremere was once called the Order of Hermes, named after the leader and founder of the clan Tremere. As a group of mages, they often sought out power and chased immortality. Their hermitic arts failed them and their potions of "immortality" no longer worked. Facing the possibility of losing everything, Tremere researched into every other possible manner to extend their lives and find actual immortality. In doing so, and delving into numerous experiments, they found a solution in vampires.

The seven leaders of Tremere created a ritual which promised true immortality. All seven participated in the ritual and were reborn as vampires. Magic had to be relearned and the seven quickly found their way. The ritual was passed down to the other members of Tremere, and the clan was born.

The Rest

Shortly after becoming a clan, Tremere warred with Tzimisce, a clan of Sabbat. The war expanded to include Nosferatu and Gangrel. Additionally, Tremere had to fight against the judgement of other vampires, as they had created themselves instead of being created by Caine. In order to overcome this tainted start to their clan, Tremere made allies and then betrayed the Salubri in order to do so.

The result was a mixed blessing. Tremere worked hard to infiltrate the various courts of vampires within the sect to make other allies. They also painted the Salubri as infernalists and soul-stealers. This caused the Salubri to be hunted to near extinction, because the clans were always willing to turn on one another.

More wars and alliances broke out amongst the different clans and Tremere was often involved in many of the outbreaks. The formation of the Camarilla signaled Tremere's final rise to legitimacy among the sect. The spread of Thaumaturgy rose and magics diversified. The societies were created within Tremere and the clan expanded. Mortals were constantly enamored with magic and Tremere had no lacking amounts of options when it came to bringing fresh blood into their ranks.

 

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University News

The grand hall, used for gathering all the students together, as well as a place for mortals to eat during the day... and vampires during the night.

Other Sects & Babies

Moving forward, Tremere will no longer accept clanless vampires that are the direct children of other sects OR have had children with vampires in other sects. As a clan, they're tightening up their borders to ensure that there is no possible infiltration within their ranks.

OOC: Previous flings set up are not applied to this rule. However, moving forward Tremere will not be accepting clanless who have had children with vampires of other sects and/or are children of vampires in other sects without some serious plotting and/or approval from Lazarus(myself) directly! The date this takes into affect is Aug 21st, 2023. If we've already spoken about your fling and/or your fling was planned prior to this date for a kat you want to get into Tremere, it does not apply! I'll trust ya'll to be honest on this subject when applying to the clanned with what was previous planned!

Please note that the higher up the food chain the other vampire is in the other sect, the less likely their plot will be accepted for said kat to join Tremere!

Hear All About It

Important snippets within this ORP or from PRP elsewhere will be noted here to help show information that might be known more widely. Each entry will have a note about who might know these rumors or information, by society or rank. Feel free to DM me to add items into this section with a small summary of what's going on with a link to the thread or posts in question!

Tremere Wide Update

A new god of vampires has stepped up and chosen a new Disciple. At the same time, a new Headmaster of the University is named. Lazarus leads the clan and the university.

 

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Recruiting & Clan Member Expectations

A study deep within the labyrinth of the university.

Recruiting Mortals

These are loose guidelines to the kinds of fae that Tremere looks for. Only Elders and above can turn other fae. Some exceptions can be made, but be ready to answer to the higher ups if a new member of Tremere does not live up to expectations.

• Mortals only. No elite races of any kind. (Cosplay/OCs not included in this.)
  
• Magically inclined.
  
• Passion for studying and learning magic.
  
• Not mated, the less family they see on a regular basis the better.
  
• No ties to other clans in any manner.
  

Recruiting Clanless

Clanless can apply to become a member of Tremere. In these cases, Elders and above can approve joining the clan. Like the mortals, if a member doesn't live up to expectations, the one who accepted their membership better have some answers. There are less exceptions to this list.

• Preferred relatives of Tremere.
  
• Magically inclined.
  
• Children within the sect. Children from outside the sect will rarely be accepted.
  
• Not mated, or mated to other clanless and/or to a Tremere. Mated to other clans will almost never be accepted.
  
• Clanless who are the children of vampires in other sects or have children with vampires of other sects will not be accepted as of Aug 21st, 2023. See updates for more details!
  

Note

Clanless or mortals will have to participate in a ritual to join Tremere. Clanless almost always survive, mortals have about a 50/50 chance to survive. Rituals are held when enough potential clan members have been tapped for the ritual.

Clan Member Expectations

Clan members have certain requirements to stay within the clan. Those who meet these expectations can expect to be tapped for promotions... as they become available. Those who do not... well, falling down in rank is rare. Those who fall too far will find them being given the Final Death.

These are the expectations above and beyond the general vampire rules expected of every vampire to not-live.

• Obey your superiors.
  
• Protect Tremere, the university, and your fellow clan members.
  
• Study and pursue every avenue of magical study possible.
  
• Keep your secret society secret from those outside of the societies, even to other Tremere.
  
• Trade skills and magical knowledge with others to better yourself.
  
• Use your influence and standing to pursue your personal projects.
  

Things that will get you in trouble with the clan.

• Study magics forbbiden by your superiors, like demonology.
  
• Sabotage or undermine your superiors
  
• Trade Thaumaturgy to non-Tremere for training.
  
• Support a Camarilla hierarchy that limits the Tremere.
  
• Get caught doing anything they aren't supposed to do.
  

Cheat to excel, but only with discretion.

 

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Magic Information

One of the hallways mortals and visitors are allowed to pass through.

The Discipline of Thaumaturgy

Tremere summons power from within. Spells are powered by the very vitae they consume. This can make grand spells using this power, as the more they drink, the more they can do, but it also limits the spell's ability. An individual Tremere may cast a lightning strike or other singular spells but are restricted to minor spells however, to counter this the clan developed many closely guarded secret rituals involving groups of Tremere. The combined power of the society members is a truly devastating thing, If one member can conjure a lightning strike, then the group can summon anything from a storm to a devastating Hurricane.

Weather, blood magic, there are many other fields and applications. A creative minded Tremere can accomplish many things with little power. Blood magic is the first magic any clan member must conquer.

Other Magical Studies

• Symbology and Numerology
  
• Divination
  
• Birth and Death Magic
  
• Infernalism (Illegal, and only taught in secret).
  
• Voudoun and Necromancy
  
• Alchemy
  
• And more! Feel free to DM me to add to this list!
  

Apprenticeship

Newly accepted fae will have three month's time to acclimate to Tremere before deciding their path forward. During this time, they may be approached by interested parties to be their mentor, as well as the secret societies who are interested in their membership. None of the societies would meet directly with the fae in order to keep themselves unknown, but are able to give knowledge to the fae in other methods (speaking in their mind, leaving notes, etc). The fae is also given a way to confirm with the society they're interested in, leaving the others ghosted as an answer. It is always the society who pursues the potential member.

Mentors do not have to be in the same society as their apprentices. Instead mentors typically match on the study of additional magic the apprentice is inclined towards. Most of the time the apprentice is the one pursuing the mentor, some exceptions apply with very talented mages joining Tremere. Apprentices within the clan typically study under their mentors for decades and mentors typically can have a small army of apprentices depending on what they feel they can juggle, though at times it has been known for fae to switch mentors when bad blood or other issues arise. The mentor is typically the only one who can decide when an apprentice is ready to pursue their own studies. Mentors are responsible in part for their apprentices actions and is expected to be the direct source of punishment should their apprentice step a toe out of line. Mentors have been known to get rid of troublesome apprentices.

OOC: Every fae who joins Tremere needs to select a secret society to join. Feel free to DM me directly to advise which one you'd like to enter in so your fae can be added to the list! Please keep in mind the requirements for each society in the other portion of this page.

Your fae can have an NPC mentor within the clan who is not important and would not hold a rank above Ancilla if preferred. No questions asked! And while the mentor would be leading the charge in bossing the apprentice around, everything should be agreed upon OOC and plots made with the spirit of having some fun!

 

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Secret Society Information

A section of the library for cozy studying. Or chaotic attempts at finding books.

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All vampires within Tremere belong to a Secret Society. Each society has a specific goal in mind with what they want to achieve within the clan. These societies are tolerated as they do not threaten the core values of Tremere. Each society plays a role within the clan and they are secret from one another, with the expectation that no one speaks of their society outside of said society. The Disciple is aware of the heads of societies and said heads answer to the Disciple. Heads of each society are typically selected from the society but the Disciple holds final veto say on anyone selected. Leaders must be at least Ancile rank, as they do not typically run errands for others.

Bloodlines are not required to enter a society and newly turned fae typically join the society of their sire, but this is not a hard rule. Vampires do not change societies after entering them.

Astors

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A secret organization that hunts traitors and infiltrators within the Tremere. They are among the best at research, following, and questioning other fae. Some consider them a little over eager in their efforts, but most vampires who wind up here are of the fanatical mindset.

Things to note:
Leader: Vanir (Pandie)
Members:
Karyna Morgansin (kt)

Brothers of Absinthe

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Those who believe in the usage of certain drugs to elevate their consciousness and awareness in magic. They pursue the mental magics and drugs, aiming to find the right combination to further their abilities. They typically share knowledge among one another, and even other Tremere members.

Things to note: Magic stoners. Hurr hurr.
Leader: Pasithea Sereno (Lena)
Members:
Bandon (Arty)
Kyle Baine (Seu)
Mikhail Hart (Seu)
Keziah (Song)
Lilas du Lac (Cheri)

Children of the Pyramid

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Those who revere the spiritual concept of Tremere. Their reverence of the clan (specifically the concept of the Pyramid) and believe that the Pyramid has attained an actual spiritual reality. They believe that hard work is the only path to increasing one's station. Every member should have a task assigned by a superior. Those who are self motivated are favored.

Things to note: The Children have ancient tomes from the creation of their order as holy items. No specific schools of magic are required with this society.
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Members:
Evande du Lac (Cheri)

The Covenant

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A group that seeks knowledge of Necromancy to combine it with Thaumaturgy. This society takes Tremere's origin story to heart, wanting to find more ways to further expand upon their legacy. Likely trying to find a way around the Final Death, though that item is kept rather hush hush.

Things to note: This is the current disciple's old society, before he was elevated to disciple.
Leader: Sionann (Seu)
Members:
Silas S(Arty)
Elysia (Kaine)
Isolde (spelldancer)

Elite

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A group of Tremere that believe that they are the next step in vampiric evolution and are dedicated to show the supremacy of the Clan. They seek knowledge to further that evolution, whether through genetic magics, their own legacies, or turning individuals with special abilities. They are the leaders in fanatics, believing other clans are out to get Tremere. Often times, this society pushes for the elimination of other clans where they feel they can get away with it.

Things to Note: They probably get along with the Astors.
Leader: Kilah Morgansin (kt)
Members:
Ice (Uta)

Guardians of Traditions

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Those who stand opposed to any change in policy and oppose all modern technology and conventions. They are often at odds with the other societies who strive for change.

Things to note: They don't like and won't use modern technology and don't like social changes.
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The Praesidium

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Traditionalists at their core, they believe in magic members of Tremere and the pursuit of traditional magics. They seek out new members for the clan who fall in line with the clan's ideals and bring them as candidates frequently. They're also defenders, aiming to protect Tremere should a war ever break out.

Things to note: Probably as fight sexual as a Tremere can get.
Leader: Meixue Todd (Song)
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Quaesitori

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Independent Judges, Quaesitori believe in upholding the law as it is written to the letter. They believe those who act outside of the law are flawed, and only following all the ways of the Law will lead a vampire to Ascension. The Quaesitori are often be tapped by the Disciple to give opinions on matters of law within Tremere and are oftentimes advisors to others.

Things to note: Quaesitori are the only society that will never accept a rank above Elder. They believe power above that rank corrupts their ability to be impartial to the law. Anyone who does chose rank over the society will be removed from the society, and is the rare exception of one joining another society.
Leader: De Novo (Uta)
Members:
Zheng Todd (Song)

The Unbowed Mundanes

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A group of Tremere that lobbies for a better inclusion of those Tremere that show no aptitude for Thaumaturgy. They believe that everyone should have the ability to learn magic down the road or prove to be an asset to the clan. They often bring many candidates to the clan, but also have a lower rate of conversions than the Guardians of Tradition.
Things to note: They're probably the most progressive in a social sense.
Leader: Jon Hitoroshi (Sara)
Members:
Bella (Song)
Kaden Morgansin (kt)

 

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Members & Ranks of Tremere

Headmaster Lazarus' public office.

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Reserving just in case~!

Disciple Lazarus' secret, warded study.

 

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