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Catalyst Titles

Kurios Gelal (Count of the Catalyst de'Medici: The oldest Akhkharu Gelal will be known as the Count of the Catalyst de'Medici. This is the ruling male of the family. Upon his death, the title of Kurios Gelal is passed to his chosen second.

Kuria Lilit Countess of the Catalyst de'Medici: The oldest Akhkharu Lilit will be known as the Countess of the Catalyst de'Medici. This is the ruling female of the family. Upon her death, the title of Kuria Lilit is passed to her chosen second.

Consigliere: The Consigliere of the Catalyst de'Medici will be chosen by the Count and Countess for any of the Akhkharu. This position is equivalent to the third leadership slot within the family. The Consigliere will be in charge of helping decide whether to accept new membership applicants, revision of laws and rules within the family, and other aspects of importance within the Catalyst de'Medici. If the Consigliere is unable to perform their duties for a prolonged period, they may be replaced with two weeks notice by the Count and Countesses combined decision.

Kashshaptu Kurios/Kuria (equivalent to head mage and high council member): This position will be given by the Countess to an Akhkharu member who has proven themselves to be both powerful in the mystic arts, and a loyal and valuable asset to the Catalyst de'Medici. They will be in charge of upkeeping the magic selections within the Catalyst de'Medici and dealing with questions relating to magic in general. If the Kashshaptu Kurios/Kuria is unable to perform his/her duties for a prolonged period, they may be replaced with two weeks notice by the Countesses decision.

Telal Kurios/Kuria (equivalent to head warrior and high council member): This position will be given by the Count to an Akhkharu member who has proven themselves to be both powerful in the battle, and a loyal and valuable asset to the Catalyst de'Medici. They will be in charge of upkeeping the weapon selections and records of hit points/damage ratings of the members of the Catalyst de'Medici and dealing with questions relating to battle in general. If the Telal Kurios/Kuria is unable to perform his/her duties for a prolonged period, they may be replaced with two weeks notice by the Count's decision.

The Maskim Kuria Lilit (Countess in waiting): This is the heir of the Countess of the Catalyst de'Medici. This should speak for itself. She is responsible for fully learning the rules, laws, and customs of the family. She will need to learn how to deal with other clans/families and learn their ways and customs. The Maskim Kuria Lilit may be changed by the Countess at any time up until her death. At that point the Maskim Kuria Lilit will assume the role and duties of Kuria Lilit. Of course, the Maskim Kuria Lilit must be of Akhkharu blood. If none are actually chosen for this position the position of Countess will fall to the next oldest Akhkharu Lilit.

The Maskim Kurios Gelal (Count in waiting): This is the heir of the Count of the Catalyst de'Medici. This should speak for itself. He is responsible for fully learning the rules, laws, and customs of the family. He will need to learn how to deal with other clans/families and learn their ways and customs. The Maskim Kurios Gelal may be changed by the Count at any time up until his death. At that point the Maskim Kurios Gelal will assume the role and duties of Kurios Gelal. Of course, the Maskim Kurios Gelal must be of Akhkharu blood. If none are actually chosen for this position the position of Count will fall to the next oldest Akhkharu Gelal.

Alal Erim: Defenders through Battle: defenders of the Catalyst from all threats physical. They are lead by the Telal Kurios/Kuria. These warriors do not have to be Akhkharu, or de'Medici. It simply refers to all those who aid the Catalyst in pitched battle through physical means. Contracted mercenaries fall within this category. If the fighter is contracted for a prolonged period of time, they may opt to add the tag CdM onto the end of their name. This will allow others to recognize that these warriors are a part of the Catalyst de'Medici, but not of the bloodline itself.

Alal Lalartu: Defenders through Magic: defenders of the Catalyst from all threats magical and psionic. They are lead by the Kashshaptu Kurios/Kuria. These warriors do not have to be Akhkharu, or de'Medici. It simply refers to all those who aid the Catalyst in pitched battle through ethereal and metaphysical means. Contracted mercenaries fall within this category. If the mage/psychic is contracted for a prolonged period of time, they may opt to add the tag CdM onto the end of their name. This will allow others to recognize that these warriors are a part of the Catalyst de'Medici, but not of the bloodline itself.

Definitions of the terms used by the Catalyst:

  • Akhkharu: The breed of vampire the Catalyst de'Medici spawn with the passing of the Dark Gift
  • Maskim: lier-in-wait
  • Kurios: lord
  • Kuria: lady
  • Lilit: female vampire
  • Gelal: male vampire
  • Telal: warrior
  • Kashshaptu: magician
  • Alal: defender
  • Lalartu: magic
  • Erim: battle