Mind's Eye Theatre - Vampire The Requiem.pdf - RoseRed

Overly focused
on temporal
strength
Heretics,
witches and
worse
Faithless but determined
the lancea sanctum
running a city usually do not leave time to serve as Bishop as well. The Archbishop does
outrank the Bishop, however, so he can overrule the Bishop when necessary.
Cardinal
In those few cities where a single leader is powerful enough to serve as both Archbishop
and Bishop, she often chooses to take the title of Cardinal. Cardinal isn’t a “formal” covenant
title the way the other two are, though. It’s really just a vaunted way of saying, “I hold greater
offi ce than any two of you. Who would dare challenge me for it?”
Priest
A Sanctifi ed responsible for the spiritual teaching and guidance of other vampires is known
as a Priest. Some Priests serve as advisors to their local government. Others serve as Priest
to a specifi c coterie (and many coteries larger than three members have one). This position
is largely informal, but occasionally has the formal recognition of Lancea Sanctum leaders
behind it.
Inquisitor
Answering only to a Bishop or Archbishop, an Inquisitor is responsible for hunting down
heresy, disobedience and treason within the covenant. He has power to investigate anyone
or anything, and all wise Kindred fear him. Although he technically has only low rank, his
authority while conducting an investigation borders on absolute. In cities where a separate
Sheriff exists, these two are often at odds. If an Inquisitor is not supported by the local Prince,
he had better be careful how he handles relations with other covenants. The Inquisitor might
fi nd himself isolated in accusations or charges levied against vampires of other followings.
Iconoclasts and
apostates
Spirituality
gone wrong
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