Dracul

## Introduction

The Dracul are one of the six great Strigoi Bloodlines. They are most faithful to the walachian arts and inhabit eastern europe and russia. Dracul are unmachted in their understanding of Strigoi mutations, allowing them to breed monstrosities from their blood. The only thing that tempers their cruel curiosity is their desire to rule the mortals under them.

## Culture

The Dracul can be expeptionally sadisitic, especially when it comes to punishing those that have wronged them or their flock. They possess a cruel creativity when it comes to ironic punishments; usually they will offer wrongdoers a way to hurt, mutilate or humiliate themselves while making clear much worse will await them if they refuse. In line with the practices of their founder, those that refuse will usually be stacked alive and left in the open so that their rotting corpse may serve as a warning. This practice is still common among older Voivodes and counts to this day, however Dracul operating outside of their homelands will usually resort to more creative methods.

((Some Dracul are not entirely without mercy though. Crimes committed out of despair rather than spite will sometimes result in a punishment less severe. Should a thief steal a Draculs wallet they may chase them and take it back before offering the thief a coin and an advice how to better themselves.))

## Lineages

### Grimvitch

The Grimvitch pride themselves as the first true Strigoi to have graced the face of the earth. Once living as a pagan cult of witches, Balaur used them to found his grand lineage and birth the modern Strigoi. This traditionalist lineage still occupies the ancient walachian homelands and preserves the ancient secrets of Strigoi kind. Although they are heavily associated with Balaur and his older teachings, the Grimvitch are greatly respected among all Bloodlines, being regarded as the keepers of their lore and history. Grimvitch still engage in their own kind of sorcery and pagan esotericism; staying faithful to their ancient gods and practicies. As dictated by tradition the Lineage will only accept women into their ranks; emphasizing their role as both mothers of monsters and mothers of all Strigoi. Their secretive cult is very much invested in unlocking the secrets of their mutative Essence, however they are far less individualistic and power driven than other Dracul. Their research is focussed on ancient rituals of fertility, sorcery and alignment with the elements to empower their blood.

### Tsari Drakonov

The Tsari Drakonov, also known as Drakonoy, emphasize the ruling aspect of the Dracul more than anyone else. They are radically self-centered, caring more about their own power than the stength of their Bloodline or the secrets of their Essence. They do not necessairly view their subjects as simple minded sheep that require a benevolent overlord but rather deem it necessairy to rule through fear and brutality. They share little of the cruel curiosity of their western clan members when it comes to unlocking the secrets of their blood. They will only create Stryga from their mortal enemies and unruly servants, forcing them to undergo sadistic mutations to emerge as mindless war-spawns that serve as a reminder of their power. Their dominating will is deemed legendary even among other Afflicted. Despite their typically privileged upbringing many Drakonoy display an unyielding stubbornness that allows them to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles and survive wounds and pain that would destroy other Afflicted with ease. The Tsari Drakonov have discarded their walachian faith and believe in the orthodox church that holds heavy sway over russia. Many of them hold radically fundamentalist views, believing in a strict world order that can only be upheld by force, alas it would fall to ruin.

## See also

* Dracul (Overview)
* Dracul (Rules)
* Opinions

## Opinions

### Strigoi

*"Bound by spell and curse our blood has purified itself, ennobling us to the true rulers of Undeath. The Strigoi will consume this world but only if they cease to meddle with outlandish powers."*

**Balauri**

*"It amuses us that our closes cousins are also the most deluded of the Bloodlines. Once the Forefathers teachings brought wisdom to our kind. That was before he drowned in madness, tainting his legacy with lies and insanity. No longer is Balaur the Strâmos Suprem, believing otherwise just proves one is worthy of extinction."*

**Cousombre**

*"We appreciate their attempts of furthering Strigoi dominace over this world and indeed we are similar in many ways. Yet they believe themselves rightful rulers of our kind, a foolish mistake that calls for remidation. Our claim to the Strigoi throne is the only just, for we are the most faithful children of the ancient blood."*

**Custodes**

*"Side by side we fought countless battles with the Custodes. Across the ages their zeal has been left untainted, something admirable in this corrupted world. Indeed their hatred for infidels and heretics rectifies their obsession with their lemuria*Grimvitch.png*n ancestry. Let it be known however, that we have transcended the boundaries of these forgotten creatures and are the only beings worthy of veneration."*

**Vuldonen**

*"A curse upon these hethens. Their clinging to their forgein heritage and heretical ways condemns them to be our enemies. If they gave up upon these pagan ideas they migth become worthy of the name "Strigoi"."*

**Zalim**

*"Upon all creatures that dwell in the tainted east, the Zalim are by far the most despicable. Their worship outlandish gods and their aggression towards the entire Strigoi kind shall be avanged. They never recieved the walachian teachings and we refuse to aknowledge kinship to these infidels. Perhabs it is time for another crusade..."*

### Ghouls

*"The Ghouls underwent a woeful history, one that has purged all greatness from their once proud heritage. Yet we can barely feel compassion for these creatures. They shall accept their role as servants, for it has become undeniable they are inferior in every way."*

**Aedifex**

*"They fancy themselves as creators of monsters. Their constructs might be quite impressive but we are the true master of the Monstru! Atleast they are willing to aknowledge our supremacy, yet this is the only credit we can give them."*

**Mayong**

*"Strange are the believes of these heathens. We respect the teachings they shared with Balaur, but just like our Forefather they have betrayed their legacy. No longer do we feel respect towards them for they became just as delusional. They may resist the greatness of the Strigoi kind but in time they shall be broken."*

**Nereids**

*"The mysteries of the far seas do not concern us. Let these strange beings dwell in the watery depts for the land is our domain."*

**Sphingians**

*"Many horrors dwell in the accursed east but and as the ages pass more and more desire to spread outwards. But whenever they rose up we came to crush them. This time it is no different. Soon enough the Sphingians will be nothing but dust again when our righteous crusade makes their way to egypt."*

**Vargr**

*"We might even tolerate Ghoul-kind if not for the Vargr. What childish sense of justice lies in the destruction of civilisation, just to rectify necessairy evils? Have its values not preserved our mankind since centuries? The Dracul will protect their sheep when the wolves come and soon enough we will embellish our lands with their impaled corpses, as tradition dictates."*

**Zemedi**

*"They take pride in their arts of creation. Admittedly they have made the most out of their limited heritage and their constructions can be quite impressive from time to time. Yet they fade away behind the monsters we can breed from dead flesh."*