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A Covenant in Vampire: The Requiem
, is an organization or religious establishment consisting mostly of Vampires, though Mortal Retainers (Human Servants) and Ghouls are often present at Covenant meetings and sometimes even members themselves. There ar five major covenants, however several other smaller covenants exist. The largest being Belials' Brood and VII, both of which very little is known about.

Unlike Clans, which may be thought of as families, a Covenant is chosen by the vampire according to his/her beliefs. The Vampire's Sire (the Vampire that embraced
him or her) nearly always plays a large role in what covenant the neonate chooses.

A Brief Overview of the Five Major Covenants

The Carthian Movement

:See main article: Carthian Movement
The Carthian Movement is revolutionary in the concept of a democracy, the "one Vampire, one Vote" ideal and are also the newest major covenant. The vast majority of its members are neonates, newly embraced and inexperienced Vampires. It is the only covenant that votes its leaders. Members frequently argue over what is the best form of government. The Carthian Movement is an almost completely secular and non-religious covenant.

The Circle of the Crone

:See main article: Circle of the Crone
The Circle of the Crone is considered the vampiric equivalent of neo-paganism and withcraft. It follows the belief that a goddess (the Crone) was cast out from the other Gods and Goddesses for uncertain reasons. They celebrate most of the major Wiccan holidays and practice a Blood Magic" known as Crúac. There are many differences in belief and Dogma between various circles and cities of the Covenant. They generally dislike and argue with the Lancea Sanctum. Many of its members are Gangrel.

The Invictus

:See main article: Invictus The Invictus (a.k.a the First Estate) is strictly concerned with material gain and power within a city. They are heavily involved in city politics and business. The members of this covenant are the most common users of the Blood Bond for subordinates and as a form of punishment. New members are often attracted with the promise of rank and status, with service to elders and experience and that any member could rise to prominence if they are qualified and active within the covenant. However, the majority of new members will never gain any recognition for their acts, and the Elder of the Inner Circle use neonates for their own gain. It is a very corrupted covenant, who's first thought is almost invariably "money and power." A majority of the members is from the Daeva Clan.

The Lancea Sanctum

:See main article: Lancea Sanctum
The Lancea Sanctum (pronounced LAN-kay-uh SANK-toom) (a.k.a the Sanctified) is the Vampiric equivalent to Catholicism. They believe in redemption and forgiveness through Longinus, whom they believe to be the first Vampire, being considered a vampiric Christ or Saviour. They believe that the Vampiric gift is to be used for the good of man, by only feeding on or killing sinners and scaring the "Kine" in the right direction. Proselyting and Conversion are essential to them, for the Salvation of all Vampires. They practice a Blood Magic known as Theban Sorcery. This Covenant generally dislikes and argues with the Circle of the Crone.

The Ordo Dracul

:See main article: Ordo Dracul
The Ordo Dracul (a.k.a. Order of the Dragon or just Dragons) is focused on understanding the Vampiric condition and improving upon it and transcending the limitations of their condition. They practice a Blood Magic known as The Coils of the Dragon. They believe their line was started by Dracula. Many of them are Mekhet.

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