The Inquisition

The Inquisition is a supplement for Vampire: The Masquerade that reveals the secrets of the Order of Leopold, who continue the midevil Inquisition against the supernatural denizens of the modern world.

Summary
From the Back Cover:


 * While young vampires may scoff at the mortals who hunt them, their elders remember a time when robed monks rode from haven to haven, using the twin weapons of fire and faith to destroy the undead. But the Inquisition did not die in those dark ages.  Its soldiers till roam the earth and the Damned fear it more than any other group of mortals.  Begin your search for those elusive spirits known as the Restless Dead.


 * The Inquisition includes
 * *Ways to add inquisitors to any chronicle, either as characters or enemies
 * *New details on using Faith in a game
 * *Rules for torturing vampires

Introduction
Notes on how to use this book, inspirational material, and a lexicon.

Chapter I: The Way of the Martyr
The history of the Order of Leopold from the middle ages to the modern era. It ends with a summary of the Order of Leopold's presence in the world and a description of the Order of Leopold's headquarters, the Monasterio di San Michele, located a half hour drive from the Vatican.

Chapter II: Catechism
The views that the Order of Leopold hold concerning the supernatural creatures of the world, and the views that the supernatural creatures hold of the Order of Leopold. Also contains descriptions of the various Orders, Subdivisions, and Sects of the Inquisition.

Chapter III: Character Creation
Includes Merits & Flaws, new numina (Thurgy), Faith, and how these systems interact with most old World of Darkness game lines.

Chapter IV: Storyteller's Aids
Includes chronicle plot ideas, stereotype character profiles, Torture systems, Holy Ground systems, and Relics.

Chapter V: Inquisitor Personalities
Includes 7 sample characters and short biographies of major figures in the Order of Leopold.

Appendix: Cenaculum Construction
General rules for an Inquisitor group's base of operations, and, of course, the character sheet.

Background Information

 * This was the Year of the Hunter book for Vampire: The Masquerade.