Anda

Spanning from the Pacific Ocean to Eastern Europe, the Mongol Empire remains one of the most expansive in history. Under the leadership of Genghis Khan, the Mongols rose in the 13th century to become the most feared army of their time. With the Great Horde rode the Anda, outmaneuvering their enemies with cunning and ferocity and laying waste to defiant cities ruled by elders who refused to bend a knee. Their rapid conquest brought terror to the courts of Europe, as decadent vampires cowered in fear. Popular accounts maintain that the Anda disappeared with the Mongol Empire. As Genghis's descendants struggled to keep his empire together, so too did the Anda struggle as their founder, Dobrul the Brave, fell into torpor. By the late 15th century, there were no known active Anda. For several centuries vampire society believed the bloodline had faded away into history. That belief was dispelled in 1974 when, in a field outside the city of Samarkand, the elder known as Kuthulun awoke from a centuries-long sleep. A powerful warrior in her time, as a mortal Kuthulun demanded her suitors bet her 100 horses and defeat her at wrestling to win her hand. At the time of her embrace, she owned a herd of 10,000 horses. As her success and holdings grew, so did the jealousy of her court who betrayed her. Kuthulun was ambushed and severely wounded. After barely escaping, she took refuge in the earth. Her intention was to sleep only for as long as needed for her wounds to heal, but instead she awoke 650 years later. Though she scarcely understood the era in which she woke, her ambition remained sharp. She soon set out on a journey to learn more about the world and to lay claim to the rulership of the Anda. Decades later, she has succeeded in reviving her bloodline and returned to Samarkand to rule. Like her, her childer are cunning, sharp, and strong. They are unbound by convention, and readily embrace innovation. Meanwhile, the Gangrel clan as a whole has accepted the return of the Anda and acknowledged their legitimacy. While they often bring a dissenting opinion to clan politics, the Anda have proven their loyalty through their strong support and formidable skills. But while their heritage affords the Anda a great deal of clout, they are eager to establish a new legacy for themselves. Whether this will be done through conquest and strategy or through diplomacy and alliances remains to be seen.