Vampire: The Masquerade: 5th Edition Cults of the Blood Gods Sourcebook

When you’ve already experienced death, what’s the point of faith? If you accept that you and those like you are cursed by God, why continue to follow His word? When you return from the other side as a blood-drinking monster, what role does belief serve?

Kindred are drawn to faith for a variety of reasons: the exertion of power over followers, satisfying their Hunger and Beasts, elevating the self, seeking reassurance of redemption, or following a grand plan, either of their own making or handed down by secret masters.

Some vampire cults are global, hiding in plain sight, while others are fringe faiths with dark rituals and ancient conspiracies that have lasted for centuries. Large vampire cults, such as the incestuous Clan of Death and the nefarious Church of Set, believe in a destiny that will allow them to impose their will on both the living and the dead.

Whether driven by the pursuit of power, salvation, or transcendence, all Kindred cults are steeped in blood. They shed it in sacrifice, demand it from followers, and revel in it during unholy baptisms that proclaim their divine glory. These cults dedicated to blood gods are among the most insidious and damning sects of Kindred, and they are nearing the peak of their power.

Cults of the Blood Gods includes:

• An in-depth exploration of how esoteric beliefs rise within the undead ranks and how faith shapes major aspects of vampire culture.
• A range of religions, from ancient theocracies and global conspiracies to fringe cults and modern mortal beliefs, for use in character backstories, supporting casts, or antagonist groups in your chronicles.
• The history, structure, and ambitions of the Hecata, the Clan of Death, with a chapter dedicated to playing a vampire among Necromancers and exploring their signature Discipline: Oblivion.
• Guidance on creating ecclesiastical horror and cults within Vampire, offering a rich backdrop for your stories, including new coterie styles focused on cult play.
• Faith-based story hooks and a full chronicle centered on the Hecata, featuring walking corpses, ghosts, pre-made characters, and the secrets of the most twisted family in the World of Darkness.
• New Loresheets, Backgrounds, and Predator types for inclusion in your chronicles, encouraging players to immerse themselves in the material presented.