MET LARP SRD
(2013 BNS MET System)
Followers of Set
" Serpents"
The Followers of Set, also known as the Setite clan, began as a death-cult in ancient Egypt, but the clan has grown prosperous in modern nights. Whether youāre looking for hidden eldritch secrets or a drug-ļ¬lled night of pleasure and excess, the Followers of Set can fulļ¬ll your every desire. These cunning vampires specialize in using the weaknesses of others in order to acquire power for themselves. The Followers revere their forefather, Set, as the ļ¬rst vampire, and claim that they are his only offspring ā the other clans are descended from lesser creatures who became undead long after Setās rising.
At their core, the Followers of Set are a religious organization dedicated to the reverence and worship of their Antediluvian, the almighty Set of Egyptian myth. Faith permeates the clan, directing its membersā actions and giving them a uniļ¬ed purpose. Even when schisms of belief have occurred, creating bloodlines such as the Daitya, the Tlacique, or the Vipers, most Setites are uniļ¬ed by their singular faith in Set. Only in the Sabbat have the Setites turned their back on their Antediluvian, advocating the worship of Caine and denying Setās divinity. Unfortunately, such fanatic dedication makes enemies. Other clans consider the Followers of Set little better than infernalists selling their souls to an unknown entity. Certainly, Setites specialize in offering devilās deals, but they nearly always uphold their side of the bargain. Nevertheless, many vampires look on them with skeptical mistrust, and prefer not to ally with Setites.
The Followers of Set originated in North Africa; many of their elders claim to have been priests in ancient Egypt, using that claim as leverage to gain positions of power within the clan. In modern nights, the Setites choose childer from many cultures. They select primarily for charisma, dedication, and glibness. Typically, these childer are ļ¬rst brought into the worship of Set, and then given the Embrace as a dark gift in the service of their god. However, on occasion, a newly Embraced childe will reject these teachings and ļ¬ee the temple. Some few of these individuals ļ¬nd themselves within the Anarch Movement, ļ¬ghting for freedom from their eldersā desires. To young Setites, this includes freedom of religion ā a cause very close to their own hearts.
The clan has adapted well to modern society, shedding the trappings of the past like a snake sheds its skin. But within Setite temples, amid pillars of gold and Egyptian funerary statues, the worship of Set prospers and ļ¬lls the night.
āHail, Set, father of all, who divided Egypt and drove the Nile from the desert sands. His is the voice in the night. He is the serpent between the stars. Set is all things, and we, his best beloved children.ā ā Ororiouth
In-Clan Disciplines
Weakness
Setites react negatively to bright light. They receive 1 additional point of damage when exposed to sunlight, and all test pools are reduced by 2 for any challenges attempted while in bright light of any kind. Note that defensive test pools are not subject to this penalty.
Clan Merits
Setites enjoy developing cults and herds of worshippers. Whether these devotees are fanatic slaves, adoring followers,...
You have known fear and pain, craving and despair, and you passed through the Gate of Eternal Night. You regain 1 point...
You are a member of the Tlacique bloodline, which is comprised of broods of South American vampires and claims descent...
You are a member of the Viper bloodline, the holy warriors of the Setite clan. This heritage comes with a great deal of...
The Dark Father has taught you the secrets of shedding your skin, allowing you to be reborn anew and fool the soulless...
Setās children revere the Loa. Many believe that practitioners of this art can secretly commune with their Dark Father....
Anyone foolish enough to taste a point of your Blood becomes addicted to it. The next time this creature has the chance...
Sorcery is a gift granted only to the most faithful, and Setās children revere this ability as a mark of faith among...
The religions of the area where the Tlacique call home relied heavily on blood sacrifice, an offering of the heartās...
The Aztecs believed that all blood belongs to the gods as part of a debt incurred by the initial sacrifice that allowed...
Though not as durable as metal, obsidian can be remarkably sharp. It saw a variety of uses, both practical and...
Large snakes are unique because they prefer strangulation as a means of killing their prey: a slow, yet gentle process...
The scales of a serpent are strong yet supple, much more so than the skin of amphibians or mammals. Certain species...
You are blessed by Set, allowing you to take on a form akin to his sacred animal, which resembles a canine with a...
Clan Flaws
You are the epitome of scum and villainy, carrying a vile air that inspires parents to clutch their children as you...
Long before his incarnation as a liberator, Set was the god of darkness and storm. As a result of your Embrace, your...
Your embrace did more than just turn you into an undead creature of the night; it left you twisted into a human serpent...
Bloodlines
Organization
Followers congregate in temples, usually one within every major region. That temple coordinates a network of underground cults and drug dens, spreading its vampiric priesthood over several states or territories. A Follower of Setās clan prestige is based upon the prestige of the temple she serves and her position in its religious hierarchy. The largest and most prestigious temple is located in northern Africa, where a powerful Methuselah reigns. From there, the Grand High Priest sends out edicts to lesser temples in the name of Set.