Generation Table

There are more than 13 generations of Kindred. The more distant a Kindred is from the blood of Caine, the weaker that Vampire is. Be warned, generation does not necessarily indicate age. Generation is decided by that of your sire's, and it can also be affected by the practice of diablerie.

Caine --

Tradition holds that Caine, the Biblical slayer of his brother Abel, is the Sire of all Kindred. There is much controversy over this within the Kindred community, as there are none still existing who can claim with utter certainty to have ever met Caine. Certainly, those of the second generation would know, but they're not talking. Some of the thrid generation who yet exist claime to have met a being who may have been Caine, or simply a powerful Kindred of the second generation.

Second Generation --

The existing translations of the Book of Nod place the number of second generation Kindred at three. Caine in his sorrw created them to live with him in his great city of Enoch. Nothing is known about the three.

One can only assume that they were slain either during the Deluge or in the First War following the Flood. Were any of the second generation still in existence today, they would be powerful beings akin to demigods, perhaps.

Third Generation --

It is believed that seven members of the third generation still exist. They are referred to as the Antediluvians and are the founders of the 13 clans. Those of the third generation are powerful beings, with abilities and powers only guessed at by their lessers.

Fourth and Fifth Generations --

These vampires are known as Methuselahs, for they are nearly as powerful and secretive as the Antediluvians. The inner circle of the Camarilla is said to be composed of members of the fourth generation.

Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Generation --

Vampires of these generations are powerful enough to think they can resist the working of their elders, and so remain deeply involved in Kindred society. They comprise the majority of the princes and are the primogen of many cities.

Ninth and Tenth Generations --

Though sometimes called elders, these Kindred often associate themselves with members of the younger generations. Members of these generations are frequently called ancillae. Most were created in the modern ear, and thus are somwhat alien in temperament to the older Kindred.

Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth Generations --

Kindred of these generations are often called Neonates. They are still powerful creatures but generally lack the special gifts of Caine's Blood.

Fourteenth and Fifteenth Generations --

There are very few Kindred of these generations and none beyond. Those of the 15th Generations have failed to sire any progeny. Their blood is far too thin and they are too removed from Caine to be able to have childer.

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