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  | CAMARILLAKINDRED CLANS:(each of these above clans are linked to their respective clan pages, if you want to explore--- otherwise, use the "next clan" links to visit them in the order i set up.) |
many modern philosophers argue that the present age has caused an apathy and disinterest in the ties of faith, nation, and blood. certainly for the kindred, the concerns of faith and nation are as dead as ever, but none care more dearly for the ties of blood.
while those of the blood seem to be loners by nature and necessity, the need for society and structure seems to tug at them as strongly as it does mortals. this is most evident in the importance of lineage to the kindred. much of the respect one is due is based on the identity of one's sire, and the sire's sire, and so on. even the most moronic of the kindred is entitled to some respect if his lineage is of regard.
at one time, each vampire could name her sire, and her sire's sire, and so on all the way back to caine. the importance of bloodlines has diminished of late, as kindred have become more and more removed from caine. their connections to the elders of import are lessened by the many generations between them. the relative peace offered by the camarilla has made them self-satisfied, and they have lost respect for their elders. as might be expected,this is deeply resented by the conservative elders. most kindred created in this century know little of their lineage and seem to care even less.
even so, within the world of vampire the bloodright of one's clan is still of crucial consequence. most vampires can trace their general lineage, if not the precise bloodline, back to an antediluvian of the third generation. while the founder of the bloodline may no longer exist or may have at least dropped from sight, all of his progeny still hold traits in common. each clan possesses certain gifts and curses associated with it that others do not share; more importantly, members of the same clan hold similar values and virtues.
represented within the camarilla are seven major clans, though kindred of any bloodlines are welcome. there are allegedly thirteen distinct clans, as well as innumerable minor bloodlines. two of the clans are said to be of the sabbat, while the remaining four clans owe allegiance to neither sect.
there are likely many more unknown bloodlines, especially when one considers the mysterious eastern kindred, who undoubtedly have their own unique divisions.
