The Wretches

The Wretches as they call themselves are members of the Sith Thyrsa who are obsessed with Wrecca culture, adopting their style, manner of speaking, music, and pop culture.
Growing in popularity since the ban on wrecca cultural artifacts was lifted in the 1960's, the wretches revel in mimicking the nonmagical world. That doesn't mean they eschew their craft, but often use it to claim add to what they consider the mystique of the ways the exiles view magic and the magical world.
The wretches were recently the cover story of Spellbound magazine with Rise of the Ryukishi.
Starting in the 1960s when the movement first took off, their symbol has been the letter W written in the traditional Insular Script within a circle.

Naming Traditions

Other names

It is common for wretches to take on scene names inspired by wrecca fantasy book, comics, and tv shows. Fae often choose nature or obscenely cute names. Dark Gentry and the Rephaim go for classic gothic names, Alucard and Carmilla being overly represented. Mortals append fanciful titles to their names or cosplay as elves, dwarves, or some other fantasy or horror creature.

Culture

Shared customary codes and values

Most wretches see themselves as playing in an alternative history. What if there were vampires, cartoon fairies, or great fantasy heroes. Unlike their fellows, they don't see these depictions as demeaning or othering, but instead as the folklore of another society that is fun to take on.
The recent popularity of vampires and witches among the wretches have lead some to fear wrecca influence on Aernadael, especially with the recurring cases of [Sanguinem Fame among those using the Lamia potion.

Common Etiquette rules

Wretches are expected to call each other by their name in the scene rather than their given name, and only expect the same from outsiders when they feel like they are being mocked or frowned upon.
Zanderella the Fabulous published the most commonly cited code of conduct in their zine, Dreamscapes and Nightshade:
The wretches of good fame and legendary standing shall abide by the tenants of

The Seven Pointed Star of Riffraff Great and Small:

1. Aide thy fellows in achieving the look they aspire to.
2. Mock not what thou hast not made thyself.
3. To thine own self be true, unless thou art boring, then be somebody else for the day.
4. Know thy persona, and thyself for bonus points.
5. The whole world is a stage, so put on a show.
6. Don't dream it, be it, even if in name only.
7. Hold thy fellow wretch with the esteem thou desirest to recieve.

Most wretched clubs and bars have these words posted on their walls.

Common Dress code

Everything from cartoon inspired cuteness to horror themed monsters, so long as it isn't boring.

Art & Architecture

Some wretches have gone so far as to apply their philosophy to their homes, transfiguring them to resemble caves, or shoes. Others cast glamours so they resemble ruins, or castles on a high hill.

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

The heart of wretched culture is the Masquerade or Masque, where they show off their costumes and the perform for awards and trophies.
The Masque of the Wretched coven who judge the contests are in negotiations with several elders and spirits to create a Drycraft and Gramarye of their own.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Among the wretches, there exists a wide spectrum of styles and themes which caused some to clarify whether they are a fantasy wretch, horror wretch, or a adorable wretch for those who doll themselves up as saccharine sweet at they can.

Parent ethnicities

• Dark Gentry
• Drymenn
• Fae
• Rephaim
• Trivian Folk