OVERVIEW OF CLAN SETHIAN:

The Clan of vampires known to many as the Followers of Set have long been perceived as a group of Cainites dedicated to the absolutes of corruption and evil. This is an oversimplification (as are most stereotypes) beginning the simple fact that the Setites do not see themselves as "Cainites"; the followers insist that they are a breed apart, eschewing any notions of descent from a Biblical figure that does not pertain to their heritage as the successors/servants of the Aegytpian [classical spelling] Lord of Strength and Darkness.

Several different cults of Setites exist, many of whom have unique (and, in some cases, diametrically opposed)views concerning what it means to inherit Set's Legacy; the Typhonists, Warriors and Serpents of the Light(this latter case denying Sutekh connections in favor of the Petro aspects of Voodoo Loa pantheons)being notable examples. This text addresses a more recent addition to the Setite ideological discourse: the Sethians.

Founded about a decade ago by a young Setite scholar and Thaumaturge called Eliot Cole, the Sethians owe their philosophy to a series of texts and analyses that indicated (in their view) that Sutekh's original aspect as a god of Strength, battle and the hunt had primacy over his later aspect as an avenger against the Aeons(the Setite notion of the other Antediluvians and their theoretical Divine progenitor[s]).

Originally, the Sethians had based themselves on a remote island in the Pacific; recent events have shrunk down their (already small) numbers, effectively scattering them across the globe, principally within the United States. Another aspect of the group was their separatist position within the Clan. This has also fallen by the wayside, as the Sethians are now considered to be a very focused subgroup of the Warrior faction.

Philosophy

The Sethians are distinguished from their parent faction by two essential points: first, that the primal nature of Sutekh's darkness is only a part of what makes them Chosen, the other being the strength of discipline and purpose, and that these two sides must be balanced properly if the Clan is fulfill its ultimate goal.

The second pertains to that goal. The Sethians, like many Kindred (and Setites are known to be in the clear lead on such matters), believe that a time of great tribulation is coming (or may have already begun); therefore, each Sethian is supposed to commit himself to the mission of locating subjects that should, by their inherent traits and potential, be worthy of surviving the cataclysm, or whatever the crisis will be, in order to maximize the development of the New World that will shape itself. No two Sethians seem to agree on the criteria of "worthiness", however, so this is an issue that has spawned much debate (and sometimes harsher conflicts) among them.

Additionally, there seems to be an even more unusual tie between the Sethians and certain factions of the Tremere clan; a Sethian entering a Camarilla Domain will usually seek them out first. On many occasions, it is the Tremere of a Domain that will vouch for the Huntsman, assuring the city's elders that they are not, in fact, Setites and that they mean the Domain no harm. Of course, this brings up as many suspicions as it does reassurances, but the Tremere are a tightlipped about their knowledge as anyone else.

Rare in the extreme, Sethians attempt to spread themselves out among the various groups of Kindred, searching for means to effect either of their goals; they are ever vigilant; searching for those that may be the key to the survival of, in their view, the best Kindred, Human and other beings so that they may protect them. Often, these subjects opting to guard his or her charge covertly.

Nickname: Huntsmen

Appearance: Sethians generally dress in a manner that is both practical (for combat) and will allow them to be taken seriously by those that they wish to protect. Anything from a well-tailored suit (with hidden shoulder-holster) from acting as a capo for a Venture Mafioso to heavy flak jacket and fatigues for traipsing about with a pack of Gangrel survivalists have been seen. All Sethians have the special symbol of their clan tattooed somewhere on their person.

Character Creation: Most Sethians come from a Warrior-oriented backgrounds, although rumors abound that the first of there line were members of the Followers of Set (Particularly those following the Path of the Warrior) and the Serpents of the Light who underwent a dramatic epiphany, so some of the older members of the Bloodline may have significantly different concepts. Passionate Natures are predominate (such as Cavalier, Visionary, Bravo, Celebrant of Architect). Although just about any type of Demeanor is fair game.

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