Archon (VTM)

archon

An archon is a recognized agent of one of the justicars or Inner Circle members of the Camarilla. Archons are almost always selected by their justicar at the beginning of the justicar's term and are usually dismissed when their justicar is replaced. Individuals may be chosen to become an archon for a variety of services ranging from combat prowess, tactics, investigative, or espionage capabilities. They are usually quite skilled and, as envoys of their justicar's will, carry a lot of political clout. However, archons do not always act openly, and may simply divert resources and information to certain Kindred from behind the scenes. In fact, it is a large embarrassment to a city's prince for an archon to be dispatched to help maintain order. Given the traditionally untrustworthy nature of vampiric society, archons usually have their loyalty ensured artificially through the blood bond.

For detailed information on archons see Archons & Templars.

Classifications
Over the years a number of different ranks and branches have formed among archons. Praetors are notable archons who have been given authority over their peers. The position normally only lasts as long as a given assignment, but some continue to use the title with pride. Servires are the aides-de-camp of archons. Though they possess no actual authority, archons are often chosen from the servires who have proven themselves. Beyond these distinctions of rank, a few special branches of archons have existed over time:


 * Alastors are those who hunt individuals on the Red List and answer directly to the Inner Circle. They are given a mark indicating their exemption from the laws and persecution of a local city, though few would recognize it as the alastors are technically a secret organization.


 * Dogcatcher is an informal title for archons that have made a habit of taking on werewolves and coming out of the exchange victorious. They possess a far greater knowledge of werewolf abilities, habits, and societies than other vampires.


 * Doppelgangers are deep-cover archons who study and replace an individual in order to spy on their peers. While such individuals may be sent to spy on the Sabbat or Independent Clans, such assignments are often considered too dangerous. Instead, doppelgangers are typically used for internal security.


 * E Division is a branch of archons devoted to investigating matters of the occult and unknown phenomena that is beyond the experience of most Kindred.


 * Josians are dedicated to uprooting Gehenna cults while also secretly investigating discovered Noddist lore for any evidence that Gehenna may be a real danger.


 * Quaesitors are almost entirely Tremere archons that tend to all the sect's sorcerous needs, whether its combating Sabbat koldun, mages, or hunting rogue Tremere.

Notable Archons

 * Anna Petrova
 * Federico DiPadua
 * Lithrac
 * Rüdiger Kleiss
 * Theo Bell
 * Vidal Jarbaux