Magnus Nigrum
Introduction
There is one sect so secretive that some Cainites are unaware of its existence. Its members call themselves the magnus nigrum.
Overview
From its origins as a mortal death cult in the ancient world, the magnus nigrum went on to discover the secret of immortal life from vampires. Hundreds of years ago, the magnus nigrum split over disargeements regarding the future of the sect. Since then, the two halves, while not at war, have kept an uncommunitive peace. The Eastern Hand, known only in whispers as the Tal'mahe'Ra, devotes its energies to the study of Hell and Purgatory, where the souls of the unholy go after death. The western half of the magnus nigrum, however, has taken a keen interest in medieval politics. Those few elders who know of the magnus nigrum say that they work to destroy the Baali, though apparently some members of Clan Tzimisce have somehow offended this sect. The more passive purpose of observation leads to the long-range goal of the magnus nigrum.
The magnus nigrum believes that the existence of so many vampires in the Dark Medieval age is detrimental, and seeks to thin out the undead ranks. To this end, they have begun compiling information about every Cainite they encounter, in the hopes of making their elimination as complete as possible. The magnus may be instrumental in the death of certain among the Antediluvians. In the meantime, any upheaval that allows them to destroy elders will be used to the utmost, and they frequently attach themselves to the Autarkis for this purpose.
The magnus nigrum are compiling a sort of Domesday Book, a record of names and havens of every known Cainite. Once assembled, the book will be laid aside and presented to the Antediluvians when the Ancients awaken, that they may know where to seek their childer. If a member of the magnus nigrum is captured, he explains that he is nothing but a shadow of the coming darkness… and dies saying nothing more.
