Inconnu Monitor
Rank · Vampire
A Monitor watches the actions of other vampires, reporting on their behaviors and keeping a record of
The Inconnu have three edicts that may not be broken, and which are taught to every member during their initiation. Promises are given, expectations are made clear, and the new initiate makes a pledge to keep the secrets of the Inconnu. Members of the society who go against these promises are cast out, shunned, and forsaken. If they particularly endanger the Inconnu, they might have their knowledge of the coterie, or of Golconda stripped from them — assuming the vampire is not simply destroyed.
Separation: An Inconnu must remain apart from the Jyhad, taking no action to further others’ goals and choosing no side.
Secrecy: An Inconnu must keep secrets, revealing the mysteries of Golconda to none but the most worthy, and betraying the sect to none.
Solidarity: Members of the Inconnu have few allies, and find it difficult to trade in boons lest they be drawn into the Jyhad. They must be able to rely upon one another, regardless of philosophical differences, when in need of shelter, aid, or insight.
activities, disciplines, behaviors, and any other relevant statistics for future study. These vampires usually choose a domain, Clan, or area of expertise, studying that one topic relentlessly. Monitors are expert at hiding their presence, and keeping their task secret from other Kindred in their domain. Some Monitors prefer to be lost in the crowd. Others rise to positions of prominence in their area. Regardless of their personal politics, their first priority is to gather information and discover a path to enlightenment.
Monitors are expected to locate and report on inceptors of new disciplines or thaumaturgic paths, and to barter and trade for thaumaturgic rituals or other knowledge on behalf of the Inconnu. When that fails, it is a Monitor’s task to gain the information by whatever means is
necessary, and ensure the knowledge is recorded by the society. In exchange, extremely competent Monitors are brought before the Council of Twelve and taught thaumaturgic rituals to assist them in their labors.