{"product_id":"9781737496229-vampire-masquerade-5th-ed-cults-blood-gods-sourcebook-hc","title":"VAMPIRE MASQUERADE 5TH ED CULTS BLOOD GODS SOURCEBOOK HC","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheme: Science Fiction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe history, structure, and ambitions of the Hecata, the vampire group known as the Clan of Death, as well as a chapter dedicated to playing a vampire among the Necromancers, and the rituals for their signature Discipline: Oblivion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaith-based story hooks and a full chronicle centered on the activities of the Hecata, involving walking corpses, ghosts, ready-made characters, and the secrets of the most twisted family in the World of Darkness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on how to use ecclesiastical horror and construct cults in vampires, making them a vivid backdrop for your own stories, including new coterie styles focused on cult play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA host of religions — from historic theocracies and globe-spanning conspiracies to fringe cults and mortal beliefs arising in the modernnights — introduced for incorporation into your character backgrounds or as supporting casts and antagonist groups in your chronicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn in-character breakdown of the rise of esoteric beliefs among theranks of the undead and how faith drives many of the major aspects of vampire culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhen you have already experienced death, why have faith? If you accept that you and everyone like you is cursed by God, why cling to His word? When you return from the other side as a blood-drinking monster, what purpose serves belief? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKindred build and are drawn to faiths for myriad reasons. The exertion of power over a flock. Satisfying their hunger and their beasts. Elevation of the self. Reassurance of the possibility of redemption. A grand plan they forged or that was bestowed upon them by secret masters. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile some vampire cults span the globe hiding in plain sight, others are fringefaiths with morbid practices and ancient conspiracies lasting centuries. Others such as the incestuous Clan of Death and the malignant Church of Set — arguably the largest vampire cults of all — believe in a destiny that will enable them to impose their wills on the world of the living and the dead. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether for power, salvation, or transcendence, all Kindred cults wallow in blood. They shed it in sacrifice, demand it of their followers, and exalt in it in unholy baptisms proclaiming their divine glories. These cults dedicated to blood gods are among the most insidious, damning sects of Kindred, and tonight they approach their apex of power \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMature Warning: contains graphic and written content of a mature nature, including violence, sexual themes, and strong language. Reader discretion is advised.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56663365648758,"sku":"9781737496229","price":47.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_9891190_1558033_jpg.jpg?v=1778529629","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781737496229-vampire-masquerade-5th-ed-cults-blood-gods-sourcebook-hc","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}