Castellan

Vampire the Requiem - Covenant - Ordo Dracul

Unless the domain has no official chapter house — for example, with only two to four Dragons present, they may choose to simply meet in one another’s private havens — one Dragon is given responsibility over the premises. Called the Castellan, this individual is akin to the domain’s Master of Elysium, for she must not only secure and maintain the property, but it is her job to police it for minor infractions and to ensure that the chapter house is not abused by careless Dragons. The Guardians confront real dangers, but it is the Castellan who sees to the more mundane troubles like controlling noise, collecting and disposing of refuse, the use and assignment of rooms and ensuring that the place is safe from conflagrations. Ghouls and other mortals are often used for the lion’s share of this work, but the Castellan is ultimately in charge. If she deems a Dragon’s activities to be too dangerous or simply too disruptive for the chapter house, her privileges can be revoked, and she will be forced to practice her vocation elsewhere until the Castellan can be convinced to reconsider. Castellans are appointed by a simple majority vote of the Sworn and may be recalled at any time should they fall short of Expectations. Naturally, if she plays her cards right, a Castellan can gain all manner of favors from her fellow Dragons. Being allowed to use a certain particularly suitable chamber for one’s Research can spell the difference between rapid success and lengthy, difficult work. A Castellan who ignores the realities of politics can be assured of a short Tenure. Denying an Adept something without good reason, particularly if the Castellan is unsworn, is a surefire way of making dangerous enemies within the covenant.

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