Tremere Lore

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Tremere Lore 1

You can remember parts of the Code of Tremere, but as bits and pieces, as fragments of the whole. It would require concentration to recite the entire Code of Tremere.
You know that breaking the Tremere rules is a bad thing, and that loyalty to House and Clan is everything. The Tremere are an ancient and secret society of sorcerers, with a hierarchy composed of multiple ranks within the clan, but nobody is supposed to know that.
The Pyramid everyone refers to is a mystical entity that oversees all Tremere.
Tremere aren't supposed to take open positions of power in the Camarilla.
You know who the local Regent is, or at least who appears to be the Tremere in power in the city.
Stay out of trouble, because Tremere who get in trouble too often vanish mysteriously and sometimes reappear greatly changed.
Tremere refuse to teach their magic to anyone else.
Nobody is supposed to know where the Tremere sleep during the day but the Tremere.
Stupidity equals expendability.
The location of the Chantry should never be revealed.
The Tremere are run out of Vienna by incredibly powerful and controlling Elders.
You know that when asked about their magic, the Tremere give the response: "that's a good question, let me do some research and I will get back to you"

You know basic workings of your own chantry, and most of the general policies of the local Regent.
Tremere aren't supposed to talk to those of higher rank without permission.
Apprentices can post on the Message Glass, but only very carefully.

Some of the internal politics within the chantry.
You have memorised the Code of Tremere and know your Regent's interpretation of it.
You've heard of some of the more common interpretations of the Code of Tremere.
Demons are not to be conjured; they can trick you and claim your soul.
The penalties for breaking the Tremere rules are very harsh...you may even have learned this first hand.
If you serve the House and Clan Tremere well, you will be rewarded. If you fail, you may end up dead.
There are a couple of main factions of thought within the clan.
You know the basics about what Path of Blood through advanced can do.
You know what a few rituals can do, usually only the ones you have been taught or have seen in common use.
Salubri are evil and monstrous three-eyed vampires that all loyal Tremere should kill on sight.
Tremere never turn traitor to the Sabbat.
The Tremere are the real reason there are only seven clans in the Camarilla.
You know that Assamites hate the Tremere, and may have heard rumours about the curse.
"Going to Vienna" is a euphemism for what happens to those that the clan is mad at.
You may know who the Lord in your Region is.

You know not to contact the Lord without the Regent's permission.
Low ranking Tremere should consult their elders before taking a position of power in the Camarilla.
The protocols on the Message Glass are looser than in other clan forums. Posts there should be sensible and respectful.

Believes the story that Tremere and his companions became vampires through the use of their magic.
How the Regent interprets many issues in the Code.
Suspects that secret societies may exist within the Tremere.
May know general details about the Children of the Pyramid and one other secret society.
A working knowledge of the history of Clan Tremere, as presented in the clanbook. however, NOTHING about the diablerie of Saulot
May have heard of Gargoyles or Homunculi.
Has heard of the Assamite curse.
You have a working knowledge of what 1-3 Paths will do (Other than the ones you can cast)
You have a working knowledge of what about 1-7 rituals will do (other than the ones that you can cast)

Possibly has sat on a tribunal.
Knows the Thaumaturgical areas of interests of those Tremere living within the chantry.
Has heard that the Council has some sort of Secret Police

Has some familiarity with parts of the Peripheral Code and its complications.
Some knowledge about the Hierarchy in their Lord's Realm. Can identify prominent traditionalists and transitionalists.
How the Lord interprets the Code.
The tradition of certamen.
You have a working knowledge of what 2-6 Paths will do (Other than the ones you can cast)
You have a working knowledge of what 3-12 rituals will do (Other than the ones you can cast).

Knows the proper role of a panel member or a "voice" at a Tribunal.
How to get someone sent to Vienna--properly (see Tremere Guide).
The existence of the non-geographic Pontifices.
Basic knowledge of 2-3 secret societies (equivalent to the write-up in the clanbook).
Knows of the existence of the Astors, but no clue who any of them are.

The many ways the Peripheral Code can be cited and interpreted.
A great deal about Tremere History, including significant knowledge of the Peripheral Code, the rulings of past tribunals, and decisions made by the Councillor.
The prevalence of secret societies (rough knowledge of 5-6).
Some knowledge of the House and Clan's affairs in their region.
The labyrinthine complexities of the Peripheral Code.
Not to talk about the events of 1133
You have a working knowledge of what many Paths will do (Other than the ones you can cast)
You have a working knowledge of what many rituals will do (Other than the ones you can cast).

When and how to contact a Pontifex (without being demoted to Apprentice 1 and sent to Antarctica).
The true story behind the creation of the Gargoyles.
How to approach the Councillor.
Knows some of the Tremere involved in the secret societies.
Knowledge of the hierarchy within their Pontifex's Order.
Some vague ideas as to how the Councillor thinks and acts.
How to serve as Praeco at a tribunal