Setite Lores
The
Setite Lore details below are primarily intended to give
Setite players a better explanation of what the level actually
allows their character to know IC (In Character). Know that
the Setite Lore here is primarily for Setite characters
or those within the Temple Hierarchy - not - those that
have learned about the Setites from outside of their Hierarchy.
• What
any newly embraced Follower of Set knows.
You are familiar with what clan you are.
You know other people don't like
you because you're a Setite. The toreador might be an exception
to this, whom we have had a long and loving relationship
with.
You know that there is a god called
Set that you're supposed to follow.
You know that Set is an Egyptian god and that he was equated
with death, storms, chaos, and darkness.
You know that there are temples, usually associated with
the Masons in a town. (You have no idea where or what is
in them.)
You know that Setites don't like light.
You know that people equate you with reptiles.
You are familiar with the basic uses of Serpentis.
••
What any neonate who has been sent
out on their own knows.
You know that you are not Camarilla or Sabbat, but part
of an independent clan.
You know that most people believe
you were embraced to corrupt, even though that's not necessarily
the truth.
You know that you are extremely sensitive
to light, because of some part of the religion that has
to do with Ra.
You know that others consider you
evil because you are a corruptive snake.
You know who your priests are and
listen to what they say.
You are aware of what it means if
someone is named -Osiris- within the clan.
You know where your temple is. You
are familiar with the intermediate uses of Serpentis
You have heard stories of Magi, sorcerers
of the clan but have no idea who one is or what they do.
You have also heard of the Medjay, Warriors of the clan
and protectors of the temples.
You know there is a pecking order
to the clan, and that cult leadership, temple construction
and skills are needed to advance on it.
You have an idea how to build a proper
temple, but are unsure of the exact expectations.
You are aware of one or two of the
most prominent national cults.
You are familiar with the story of
Set and Apophis, and you know that worshipping Apophis over
Set is bad.
You have heard the legends about
Set and Osiris and that they fought with each other. You
are aware there is more to the story then just the Joseph
Campbell version.
•••
What those who have lived have found to be true.
You know that Setites often masquerade as other clans, and
which ones are the easiest to infiltrate.
You know that there is a third generation of vampires that
are supposed to bring about Gehenna and that Set wants you
to work towards that end.
You know where the Regional Temples are and how to get to
them, you've seen them, you know the priests.\
You have gained enough knowledge of Setite ritual and ceremony
to be able to mimic it to a city sized cult.
You know the Paths of Set, that there
are Typhonists, Ecstatics, and Warriors and that each of
these has its own duties within the clan.
You understand the advanced uses
of Serpentis.
You are aware of the Path of Corruption,
a general overview of what it does, and that the Followers
have access to other Paths.
You know the in-clan Status system
in detail, and are fully aware of how to advance on it and
how to lose status as well.
You are aware that the daughters
are the status-keepers of the Clan and they alone can name
someone -Osiris- .
You are fully versed in the different
requirements for building various temples, up to and including
Continental temples.
You have heard of any Followers of
Set with 9 status or more.
You are aware of all the national
level cults and a handful of the smaller regional ones.
•••• What
Elders who have seen and studied have found.
You know a sizeable amount of Setite ritual and ceremony
and have enough knowledge to run, construct and consecrate
a regional temple in your city, as well as the basic information
for running a Continental temple.
You know the location of the Grand
Temple for your continent and have been inside, you know
who the High Priest is.
You know that Set and Osiris fought,
that Ra was their father, that Ra cursed Set, and that is
why the Setites fear the light.
You know that there are many clan
secrets that you have yet to see.
You know that there are mummies,
or something like that, and that they are dangerous.
You have heard rumors of the Daitya...who
worship a god other then Set.
You know that the 3rd generation
have agents roaming around and that the 3rd generation shunned
Set and this is why we corrupt.
You are aware of 3 or 4 various paths
of Setite Sorcery.
You understand the elder powers of
Serpentis.
You have heard of any Followers of
Set with 5 or more Status.
You have can recall any Follower's
lineage if they have 9 status or more.
You are familiar with all the active
cults, regardless of size.
You are familiar with the paths of
Sutekh and Typhon and their core beliefs. You are also aware
that The Path of Ecstasy and Path of the Warriors are branches
of the Path of Typhon.
You are familiar with the Follower's
rivalry with the Illuminati.
You have heard stories involving Saulot and Malkav.
•••••
Those who have taught what
they have seen and studied.
You are a philosopher in the ways of Set. You know all about
the rivalry written in texts about Set and Osiris, you know
of Isis and Nepthysis, you know of the Mummy Horus and the
Cult of Isis. You have the ability (though may not necessarily)
to construct, consecrate, and run a Continental temple and
speak frequently with the High Priests of your continent,
as well as those in other continents and the Grand temple.
You are familiar with ritual and have studied extensively
in Egyptology as well as Setite Lore. You are familiar with
the fact that there are Followers of the faith who worship
different gods but still hold to the same tenets of the
path. You might have met a few even.
You have heard rumors of a bloodline
that lives in Mexico.
You are familiar with all the paths
of Setite Sorcery
You can recognize almost any Follower
of Set, at least by name.
You can recall any Follower's lineage
if they have at least 1or more Status
You can name all of the major Setite
temples throughout history
STs may contact the Follower of Set
GSA should they wish more detailed information on a PC by
PC basis.
