Antediluvian

In the chronicles of vampire lore, the ancient hierarchy is shrouded in secrecy and myth. At the heart of this hierarchy stand the Antediluvians, the second generation of vampires. Born directly from the enigmatic Firstborn, these beings are the most revered and feared figures among vampires. Each Antediluvian is a progenitor of one of the five major vampire clans: Daeva, Gangrel, Mekhet, Nosferatu, and Ventrue. Their bloodlines shape the identity, powers, and traditions of their descendants. More than mere vampires elders, the Antediluvians are forces of nature, embodying primal aspects such as shadow, dominance, secrecy, allure, and savagery.

Dark Avatars

As descendants of the Firstborn, the Antediluvians possess near-divine strength and resilience. Their age and direct lineage to Vecna endow them with godlike abilities, making them almost indestructible. Their regenerative powers are legendary, allowing them to recover from virtually any wound. This indomitable nature only adds to their mythic status, as they seem impervious to the ravages of time and battle.
The Antediluvians are embodiments of primal aspects. Their existence can alter the course of events, their influence reaching far and wide across the world. They are revered as gods or demigods by their clans, their ancient wisdom guiding their descendants through the ages. The decrees and desires of the Antediluvians mold the very fabric of vampire society, ensuring their legacy endures through the eons.

Shapers of Clans

Each Antediluvian is the founder of one of the five vampire clans. Their influence shapes the very essence of their progeny, dictating the traditions, powers, and societal structures that define each clan. Within their clans, Antediluvians are the ultimate authorities, their word law, and their presence an awe-inspiring force.

Pending

Forbidden Secrets

The veil of secrecy surrounding the Firstborn, imposed by Vecna, adds a layer of intrigue and fear to the vampire hierarchy. The Antediluvians, while immensely powerful and influential, are also bound by this decree, unable to reveal the true nature and origins of their progenitors. This enforced silence perpetuates the mystery, leaving many to wonder about the true extent of the Firstborn's power and influence. The Antediluvians, in their near-divine status, both respect and fear the edicts of Vecna, adhering strictly to the prohibition against speaking of the Firstborn.

Vecna: The God of Vampires

The Undying Father
The Black Mystic
The Blood Tyrant

At the pinnacle of vampiric mythology stands Vecna, revered as the God of Vampires. Vecna’s bloodline is the source of all vampiric power, his essence interwoven with the very fabric of vampire existence. His influence is omnipresent, and his decrees shape the destiny of all vampires. Vecna’s direct descendants, the Firstborn, and the subsequent generations hold a unique place in this dark hierarchy.

The Firstborn: Enigmatic Progenitors

Vecna, the God of Vampires is said to have used his divine will to birth the first generation known as the firstborn. Some say they are shards of his personality or avatars of his divine nature. Other say he crafted them from his blood and infused them with the essence of the world. Regardless of the truth Vecna has decreed that none may ask or speak of his Firstborn leaving a shadowy mystery trickling through their vampire society. The Firstborn, the 1st generation of vampires, are shrouded in mystery and reverence. Sired directly by Vecna, these beings are the original progenitors of the vampire race. Their true nature and numbers remain unknown, as Vecna has strictly forbidden any Kindred from speaking of them. This silence has only amplified their mystique, making the Firstborn figures of awe and speculation among the vampiric community. Their existence is more myth than reality, whispered of in ancient tomes and hushed legends. The Firstborn are the progenitors of the second generation, the Antediluvians.

First Holder

Vecna

Current Holders

• Benatus
• Dargoth
• Hakim
• Toreador
• Turam

Related Organizations

• Vampires of Vecna