The Order of Bitter Ashes

The Order of the Bitter Ashes.

Legends speak of those mighty yet mysterious vampires, saying that they began as a band of mortal crusaders sent to the Holy Land. During their journey, they were set upon by a powerful vampire bering a strange mark on his forehead. He Embraced them to a man and sent them on a quest for the cup of Christ, the Holy Grail. Their mysterious sire told them that one draught from the the true Grail would purify their blood of Caine's curse, and could become the salvation for all Caine's Childer.

Many of the Order are said to have fouhgt strange creatures of the night and to have overcome much opposition-even from within their ranks-to find the sacred cup, whereupon they all partook of the vitae of Christ. It is said that all those who drank of the cup underwent a strange, miraculous transfermation, of which they have been reluctant to discuss. Now their bodies gleam like the moon, and their blades unerringly strike down those who follow the creatures of Hell. The Baali have become some of their most hated foes, an enmity which the Baali return a thousandfold.

The Order is known to quench a newly made sword in it's makers blood and purified with incense before it may be weilded. Althhough the band has supposidlybeen scattered since the days of the Second Crusade, some have been known to allow other vampires to drink of their purified blood (Which is rumored to replenish without the need to feed on humans). Those who drink of the Order are said to gain potent powers in destroying the Baali and other Infernalists, for a short time..

At this time it is being looked at for vampires to be allowed to take this as a class or calling, the requirements thus far is the vampire must be of good alinement. Must rp as if they have a Humanity rating of 7 or higher. Can not roam around with other pc's of known evil or malicioues intent. The vampire will be able to take the Class..Champion of Torm, but not Paladin. Note this is a rare kind of vampire so those requesting it will be looked at carefuly. These vampires hold humanity in the highest regard as well as the protection of mankind. They are not hunters, they are outside that area and are not to be thought of as such. Though it is easy to be seen as they could be mistaken as one.

Memebers of this class must be able to craft SIlver weapons for their use by 25th level to rp'ly show they have reached a level of knowledge in making their own form of Holy Weapon. Memebers will not be allowed any kind of Hunters gear that is given to the human hunters. Those that fail to be able to complete the weapon making means other members of their order will find them (Yes, even on the island) and slay them (ie, perma kill). This class is harsher then most, but needs to be to show the training they must go through.

There are other bonuses that will go along with this class, but will only be revealed when the pc is given apporval. These vampires will be momitored by GM's and if caught violating the ideals, will be dealt with in an apporpriate manner with no re-embursments or pity. This is endorsed by the powers that be.

Order of the Bitter Ashes II

Right now since the Knights are just that...knight, classes will be from the following; Fighter, Ranger, CoT, Barbarian, Weapon Master, with limited amounts of Cleric (10 levels or less), Rogue (10 or less), no Wizard or Sorc.
This will be limited to no more then 3 active players as to make the class even more restrictive. Players will start off as a child of one of the original Knights who had been turned. You will be on a quest of sorts, this will be explained to you when the character is made.

Sacred Duties of The Order of Bitter Ashes

*The order protects holy relics, rescuing them from wicked custodians and preserving them for sacred use.
* The order provides guidance to vampires seeking redemption. This guidance most often comes indirectly or cloaked in mystery, as the order fears imposing its will on trouble souls in a moment of crisis.
*The order assists vampires who seek release from the world, through inspiring courage to greet the Sun, allowing contact with relics that destroy vampiric flesh and vitae or granting access to other means of leaving the world and entering the realm of the divine.
*The order fights monsters of all sorts, all beings who consciously serve evil powers.

Mortals and the Grail

Only Cainites may drink from the Grail in the ritual. It was once believed that mortals might benefit from the transformation, but that is sadly wrong. The last mortal whom was embraced via the Grail burst into crimson flames.