Archived-Morrigan

Overview

'Weave the fey, feed the carrion'

Clan: Gangrel

Description: Members of House Morrigan (or 'the House of Morrigan') consist mainly of embraced mortal descendants of Irish convicts transported to Australia generations ago, although a mysterious line of Roma Gypsies also appears accepted in the House. They are especially religious, existing in service to what they believe to be an ancient cause defined by the Gallic Goddess Morrigan. They are well-known for their signature animal form, the carrion crow. Attainment of this protean form is only thought possible once Morrigan herself has judged them worthy. Some are rumoured to be especially blessed, receiving this form before all others (including the traditional wolf or the bat). Young Morrigans who are yet to master this avatar are looked upon with suspicion and accorded the lowest status in the House; those who fail to demonstrate a focused progress toward this achievement are probably not long for this world.

There is also known to be a line of Mekhet closely affiliated with the House of Morrigan. Those in either House understand the connection, but when asked most shrug and say that outsiders wouldn't understand.

Organisation: In Australia, House Morrigan is believed to descend from a slumbering ancient protected by the remaining House. The House is quiet regarding the identity and nature of this torpored kindred, and asking too many questions can invite a violent response. The House itself appears to have a loose organisation, broadly divided into the three portfolios of Morrigan; battle, strife and sovereignty.

Roles within the House

Battle (Stormcrow): The disciples of battle, or 'Stormcrows', are the clear spiritual guides of the House. It is acknowledged they have a special bond with Morrigan and when honouring the Goddess or divining her will it is the Stormcrows who lead the ceremony and perform the sacrifices. They are also the military leaders of the House, providing advice to others on strategems and battle plans. Technically speaking, they may call upon members of the House should a direct concern of Morrigan be at stake; a Stormcrow who abuses this privilege, however, might find their battle plans turning very much awry.
Favoured Bloodline: Children of the Morrigan

Strife (Banshee): Call it the fey, the spirit world or the nexus, some members of House Morrigan are closer to the occult and the powers beyond; further from mortal trappings and concerns. The disciples of strife, or 'Banshees', pursue occult knowledge of the Morrigan and some are rumoured to possess pseudo magical powers. The typical Banshee is superstitious, eccentric and fails to conform to accepted social mores as they are generally understood by others. Members of the House seek out the Banshees when they come across matters of occult significance which are difficult to comprehend. Deciphering the riddles of the Banshee's however, or putting up with their ongoing social faux pars, can itself be an exercise in incomprehension.
Favoured Bloodline: Vedma

Sovereignty (Bloodcrow): In so far as the House has any obvious direction, it is the disciples of sovereignty, or 'Bloodcrows', that are vested with this role. While the Banshee's uncover the signs, and the Stormcrows divine the omens, the Bloodcrows find a way to bring about Morrigan's desired ends. The typical Bloodcrow is down-to-earth, pragmatic and practical. They don't 'command' the house perse, rather they set general policy such as “support this elder,” or “work to undermine the Sanctified Bishop”, and setting an example for others to follow. Bloodcrows are also the hunters and scouts of the House, locating the places and signs that are of interest. Finally, Bloodcrows are rumoured to have Morrigan's own fearsome hunger, and seek to slake her thirst by ritually hunting sacrifices in her honour.
Favoured Bloodline: Hounds of Actaeon

Archetype: House members generally favour physical attributes as stout and determined warriors of Morrigan. Knowledge of the occult is also highly prized, especially among the Banshees, while investigation and other perception based skills are valued among Bloodcrows. Stormcrows, by contrast, tend to develop skilled oriented toward introspection and connection with the Morrigan, including those such as expression or crafts.

Covenants

Covenants: The vast bulk of the House of Morrigan find themselves in either the Circle of the Crone or the Ordo Dracul. The religious orientation of its members and the honouring of the Morrigan obviously lends itself to the pagan rituals of the Circle. Stormcrows in particular feel at home among the Acolytes, and are often identified as prime recruits by the local Hierophant. The familiar organisational structure and an interest in the occult also draws members of the House to the Ordo Dracul. Morrigan Dragons tend to serve as occult investigators or seekers of Wyrms nests, while a number of Bloodcrows even become Oathsworn. The Carthians have slightly fewer Morrigans, with Banshees especially unlikely to be attracted by their political motivations. Occasionally, however, a House member may find a place in an experiment thought to be pleasing to Morrigan. Morrigans are even less likely to be drawn to the Invictus, although the odd Bloodcrow can find comfort in its rigid structures. None as yet are known to have joined the Lancea Sanctum as their demonstrations of devotion to Morrigan are inimical to the teachings of even the most unusually tolerant local Bishop.

The Ties That Bind

Fey NPC

• Taoiseach NPC

Stormcrows

• • Archived-Maeve
    • Jason Fewings' Character?

Banshees

• • Jack Barbour's Character
  • Dearbhail
    • Archived-Titus Justinius
    • Gramps

Bloodcrows

• • Llewellyn Fenian
    • Pip Morgan
      • Archived-Ziggy
      • VV'