Baali

Vampires rarely speak of the Baali, superstitiously fearing that these infernalists may hear themselves called and be summoned. Long ago, a group of vampires made a pact with demonic forces, selling their souls for power to use against the other vampire clans. The first of these was Baal the Destroyer, a powerful force of conquest and destruction. Although his armies were eventually routed and driven into darkness, the Baali clan has not been obliterated. On the contrary, it still exists within the accursed city of Chorazin. Baali occasionally leave their city and hide among other clans, insidiously working to corrupt other vampires. The Baali believe that demons are the children of true night, cast out of the sky by a narcissist God who created humanity only to satisfy his vanity. These vampires are foul, vicious creatures, and there is nothing a Baali wouldn't do to satisfy personal ambition. Bloody sacrifices, dark rituals, vicious slaughter or cruel vivisection, no act is too vile or requires too high a price. These vampires are not apologetic about their adoration of evil, but rather revel in the benefits. Because of its members' vicious ambition, the clan's knowledge of occult mysteries is vast — as are its enemies. Infernalists are feared and hunted, and most vampires see them as abominations. Even though they are few in number, Baali are dangerous. They congregate in small covens, or "hives," sharing infernal knowledge and researching blasphemous demonic rituals. They know a great deal about the End Times, and often collect rare and obscure books of prophecy and lore. Baali use these revelations both to predict future events for their benefit, and also use them as a lure for scholarly vampires of other clans. Unlike other vampires, the Baali want the End Times to arrive. They see Gehenna as an opportunity for vengeance and for their demonic masters to rise at last.