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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2023 12:08 pm
Welcome to Clan MekhetNickname: ShadowsFaction: Independent
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:41 am
Who Are Mekhet"Unnoticed and silent, they watch. Their eyes have seen a thousand secrets, and yours are no exception. They are the Shadows that dwell among the Kindred, and everyone knows that the darkness has eyes in the Danse Macabre. Seek their wisdom under cover of night, and discover what awaits the wise and the patient."Mekhet are a clan with an affinity to darkness. The hallmarks of the clan are stealth, finesse and wisdom. There is often a certain amount of finesse and refinement in whatever Mekhet do. Mekhet can appear as stealthy information-gatherers, spies, assassins or scholars; but just as well they can be aristocrats making their mark in the societies of the damned. A Mekhet bodyguard for example is unlikely to rely on brute force, but rather know an ornate fighting style. A Mekhet thief is gracious or invisible, not a sloppy vandal. To the others, Mekhet appear to be the most ordinary of the kindred, the ones who seem to have the least to distinguish them from other vampires. They watch and hide, and the other clans don't seem to take much notice of them. Because Mekhet alone from the major clans have no powers of control over animals or people, they prefer to work in secret behind the scenes, via conspiracies and shadow cults. The Mekhet's Embrace is a lot like dying and being reborn. The mind is preserved through the process, given perspective on the trial of death and transformation, it is shown the spiritual alchemy underlying the gross physical act. The Mekhet Beast is strangely silent compared to the Beasts of other Clans, making it hard for the Mekhet to distinguish what actions were his own and what actions were the result of the Beast's influence. Their kiss feels like revelation, like a corpse-cold epiphany, and their victims experience it like a surge of enlightenment, like they are on the verge of realizing some great secret or insight. For Mekhet, their Vessels are puzzles, means to find an enlightenment hidden in each drop of stolen blood. As vampires closely related to darkness, Mekhet are more sensitive to light and fire. They take additional damage from fire and sunlight. The Clan DisciplinesAuspex: is a Discipline that grants vampires supernatural senses. Celerity: is a Discipline that grants vampires supernatural quickness and reflexes. Obfuscate: is a Discipline that allows vampires to conceal themselves, deceive the mind of others, or make them ignore what the user does not want to be seen.
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:53 am
The History of Mekhet
The origins of the clan lie in the deep nights of ancient Egypt, where they fled the sun into the necropolis and learned the secrets of the dead. The word "Mekhet" comes from M'kh't (sometimes also spelled "Mekhat", since the script of Ancient Egypt did not depict vowels), which has been translated to mean "balance". These Mekhet believed that their souls had been never weighted against the feather of Ma'at and so, the true afterlife was barred to them. These creatures are separated from their ka through a lack of grave offerings (which caused the ka to leave the body), which allows the ba to enter the khat. The ba then has to fulfill the duties of the ka, meaning that the newly created Mekhet loses his reflection and his shadow. One Clan legend tells that the Cult of Set transformed themselves into Mekhet as a way of resistance against Akhenaten and his sun-god Aten. In doing so, they could not be possessed by the spirit servants of the pharaoh and raise later to exert their vengeance against him. These priests later became the Followers of Seth. Other stories tell of a group of mariners that traveled into the unknown regions of the Underworld, giving their blood to the restless natives in exchange for directions. When they returned, they had left their blood in the Below and were instead filled with yearning for answers.
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:11 am
Clan MembersDisciple: Koroleva Teney ♦ Livarian ♦ Koroleva has spent centuries perfecting her skills as a spy and assassin. She takes great pride in her work and that of the younger clan members. Koro has ended up keeping to herself, only interacting with others when hired to find out information or take out threats to the Kindred. While outsiders find her cold and detached, she is actually very nurturing, almost like a mother hen in regards to the younger clan members. "Did you really think I wouldn't be able to find out your darkest secrets? Foolish creature."Antediluvian: Methuselah: Elders:⇝ Ishta Tilenis (Morbus Bloodline) ♦ bitsie spider ♦ ⇝ ⇝ Ancillaes:⇝ Zilla ♦ Fatal Irony ♦ ⇝ ⇝ Neonates:⇝ ⇝ ⇝ Fledglings:⇝ Skylar ♦ Sara Draconia ♦ ⇝ Kitten ♦Darkness and Wings ♦ ⇝ Galaxey ♦Darkness and Wings ♦ ⇝ Ankoku the Killer ♦ Mewsings of an Angel ♦ Rank Unknown:⇝ ⇝ ⇝ Inactive Members: ⇝ Adair Galloway (Morbus Bloodline) ~ Neonate ♦ Shikamaru Silyvant ♦ ⇝ Crucio (Morbus Bloodline) ~ Neonate ♦ mouslet ♦ ⇝ Askan Oberon ~ Fledgling ♦ bitsie spider ♦ ⇝ Ace ~ Unknown Rank ♦ Sylent Nyte ♦ ⇝ (Morbus Bloodline) ~ Unknown Rank ♦ Sylent Nyte ♦
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:15 am
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:15 am
Opinions Of Other Clans
Ahrimanes: Nicknames: Cats. Valkyrjer and Sisters (During the Dark Ages) Faction: Sabbat Opinions Here
Assamite: Nickname: The Clan of the Hunt, Banu Haqim, Assassins, Mediators, Lawmen, Saracens (Dark Ages), Children of Haqim (endonym), Judges Faction: Independent Another clan that knows the importance of the shadows. Often share information back and forth and always welcome to seek answers for questions they may have within Mekhets halls.
Baali: Nicknames: Demons, Devils, the Unholy, Demon Worshippers Faction: Sabbat Strange despicable creatures who are out of balance and bring forth no real worthy information.
Brujah: Nicknames: The Learned Clan, Warrior Scholars, Philosophers, Punks, Rebels, Rabble, Zealots, Agitators, Troilites (by the True Brujah) Faction: Camarilla Opinions Here
Cappadocian: Nickname: Clan of Death, Graverobber Faction: Independent Opinions Here
Daeva: Nickname: Serpents, Succubi Faction: Independent Moirai, a bloodline created from one of Mekhets many Shadow Cults. Thought to be lost to the ages and completely destroyed, but that is not the case. Because of the constant mixing of this bloodline between the two clans Mekhet views Daeva as some of their closest sources of information.
Daughters of Cacophany: Nickname: Sirens Faction: Camarilla Opinions Here
Followers of Set: Nicknames: The Ministry, Judasians, Liberators, Corrupters, Tempters, Serpents, Setites, The Clan of Faith, the Clan of Lies, Typhonists, Sand-Snakes, Vipers, Mesu Bedshet Faction: Independent Many are unsure which came first. Mekhet or FoS. Some believe they started as a cult created by Mekhet in the early Egyptian days. Regardless of the truth Mekhet views them as a branch of their clan that has chosen a different path to achieving balance. They remain on good terms with Mekhet.
Gangrel: Nicknames: The Clan of the Beast, Animals, Bêtes, Outlanders, Outlaws, Wolf's-Heads, Beasts, Ferals Faction: Camarilla Opinions Here
Giovanni: Nicknames: Giovanotti, Necromancers, Nigrimancers, the Young Ones, Necro-incestuous Mafioso, Romans, Venetians Faction: Independent Opinions Here
Kiasyd: Nicknames: Weirdlings, Broken Butterflies (by Malkavians) Faction: Sabbat Opinions Here
Lasombra: Nicknames: The Night Clan, Abyss Mystics, Keepers, Magisters, Shadows Faction: Sabbat Opinions Here
Lhiannan: Nicknames: Druids, Barbarians, Savages, Pagans Faction: Independent Opinions Here
Malkavian: Nicknames: Kooks, Seers, Lunatics, Madmen, Cassandras, Children of Malkav, Clan of the Moon, Malks, Jesters, Jokers, Mockers Faction: Camarilla Opinions Here
Nagaraja: Nickname: Flesh Eaters Faction: Independent Being created to hunt down Setites has caused Mekhet to be warry of dealing with them.
Nosferatu: Nicknames: The Clan of the Hidden, Sewer Rats, Lepers (archaic), Priors, Crawlers (Renaissance), Nossies Faction: Camarilla Opinions Here
Ordo Dracul: Nicknames: Dragons, the Defiant Faction: Independent The bloodline of Tismanu, which originated as a Mekhet bloodline, and later became known to be close companions of the rumored Dracula, has caused Mekhet to be more amiable with those of the Ordo.
Ravnos: Nickname: Rogues, Ravens, Daredevils, Vagabonds, Wanderers, Tricksters, Mystics, The Haunted, Gypsies, Criminals, Deceivers, Charlatans, Shapers, Seekers, Unwelcome, Hundred-Mask Clowns (by the Kuei-jin) Faction: Independent Con artists and foolish travelers. Sometimes they unknowingly offer up good information, but most of it is riddled with lies and untruths.
Salubri: Nickname: Salubrians, Unicorns, Soulsuckers, Cyclops, Soul-Thieves, Daijals, Saulot's progeny, the Hidden Ones, Peacemakers Faction: Independent Opinions Here
Samedi: Nickname: Stiffs, Zombies, Ghedi Faction: Independent Opinions Here
Toreador: Nicknames: The Clan of the Rose, Artisans (archaic), Aesthetes, Vanitas, Epicureans (Renaissance), Degenerates, Torries, Bullfighters Faction: Camarilla Opinions Here
Tremere: Nicknames: The Broken Clan, Warlocks, Wizards, Magi, Usurpers, Grayfaces, Tremores ("Trembling Ones"), the Pyramid Faction: Camarilla Usurpers and occultists with no concern for ethics who tend to lack social graces. Rather not have anything to do with them, and always second guess any information they grant you.
True Brujah: Nicknames: Elois, Sages, Truejah Faction: Sabbat Opinions Here
Tzimisce: Nicknames: Fiends, Dragons, Voivodes, The Old Clan, Stokers, Flesh-shapers Faction: Sabbat Opinions Here
Ventrue: Nicknames: The Clan of Kings, Blue Bloods, Patricians, Warlords, Ambitiones, Power Mongers, Monarchs Faction: Camarilla Through a shared bloodline with Mekhet (Icelus) there seems to be a hesitant peace. Their belief that Mekhet may be scared could very well be their undoing.
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:27 am
The Hidden SanctuaryHiding in plain sight is Mekhet's greatest gift. With small bases spread out through the land, and a main sanctuary hidden under a grand library Mekhet are more well off then they are given credit for. True many are in disrepair from the majority of the clan slumbering, but with the rise of Grendel, and the awakening of Koroleva things are moving quickly. Hushed whispers talk of doors and tunnels once sealed reveling themselves to those worthy of Mekhet's secrets.
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:35 am
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:35 am
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:35 am
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:35 am
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:36 am
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:36 am
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:36 am
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:36 am
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