Setites

"Ah, say no more, my friend. No words are necessary. You hunger – I can sate

you. You thirst – I can quench that thirst. Please, follow me."

There are few vampires who would willingly grant hospitality to a Follower of Set,

and for good reason. The Setites, as they call themselves, are servants of darkness

and corruption incarnate. The clan's ultimate goal is to corrode the ethics away

from humanity and Cainites alike, creating a surfeit of slaves for themselves and

their dark master.

Legends name Set, or sometimes Sutekh, as the clan's founder. In ancient Egypt,

or so they say, Set was a great warrior and hunter. He hounded the desert nights

like a beast and became worshipped by mortals as the god of night. He welcomed

such worship and enjoyed the respect of his fellow Cainites. But eventually he

was cast out. Here the stories become confused; some say Osiris banished Set,

while others claim Horus defeated him. In any event, Set swore to reestablish his

rule, but this time from the darkness. And in his footprints walked his childer.

Set disappeared in A.D. 33, promising to return someday to his followers. The

Setites therefore work to make the world a fitting place for their master's return.

So far, they have enjoyed moderate success. The approve of the widespread

disease and imbalance of wealth; the more unhappy someone is, the more likely

she will snatch at any chance to better her lot.

Setites work in insidious ways. They believe that the best way to corrupt someone

is to give that person exactly what he wants, and watch desire breed even stronger

desire. They foster ecstasy and indulgence in their flocks, always encouraging

excess, quietly addicting their prey to the pleasures only the Setites can provide.

Pity the Thrall with a Setite Master, or anyone else caught in their honeyed snare.

The Followers of Set do what they do from religious zeal, and thus can be even

more merciless than the inhuman Tzimisce.

Only an extremely small number of Sabbat were originally Followers of Set. They

have proven especially gifted in espionage and sabotage. Some have even become

members of the Black Hand. The members of this clan seem to enjoy the

constant Jyhad the Sabbat wages.

Nickname: Serpents

Appearance: Most Setites come from Middle Eastern or North African

backgrounds; however, some appear in the most unexpected places. Red hair is

prized as a mark of Set. Many of the Followers wear archaic neo-Egyptian robes

while in the privacy of their havens. Ritual disfigurement is popular among zealous

Setites, though the nature of such varies among individuals.

Background: Followers of Set typically choose neonates from their own

retainers. They tend to choose highly intelligent individuals to become members of

their clan. They make no distinction among race or nationality. They are currently

siring a large number of new vampires, as they wish to see their clan grow in size

and strength.

Clan Disciplines: Obfuscate, Presence, Serpentis