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{{define|Autarkis|From German ''Autarkie,'' from Greek ''autarkeia;'' Autarky: Self-sufficient and independent}} |
{{define|Autarkis|From German ''Autarkie,'' from Greek ''autarkeia;'' Autarky: Self-sufficient and independent}} |
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| − | If a [[Caitiff]] is an individual without a [[Clan (VTM)|clan]], an '''Autarkis''' is an individual without a [[sect]]. Since most clans are a combination of cultural, political, and hereditary ties, to be labeled Autarkis, thus not belonging to the sect of the clans, may entail being labeled a Caitiff, but not necessarily. Becoming an autarkis does not change the blood of the Kindred, but severs the social political ties with the clan proper. |
+ | If a [[Caitiff]] is an individual without a [[Clan (VTM)|clan]], an '''Autarkis''' is an individual without a [[sect (VTM)|sect]]. Since most clans are a combination of cultural, political, and hereditary ties, to be labeled Autarkis, thus not belonging to the sect of the clans, may entail being labeled a Caitiff, but not necessarily. Becoming an autarkis does not change the blood of the Kindred, but severs the social political ties with the clan proper. |
| − | The ''[[Encyclopaedia Vampyrica]]'' defines an Autarkis as "A Kindred refusing to be part of Cainite Society and to recognize a prince's domain." This definition supports the interpretation that the term may be a [[Camarilla (VTM)|Camarilla]] exclusive term to describe |
+ | The ''[[Encyclopaedia Vampyrica]]'' defines an Autarkis as "A Kindred refusing to be part of Cainite Society and to recognize a prince's domain." This definition supports the interpretation that the term may be a [[Camarilla (VTM)|Camarilla]] exclusive term to describe non-Camarilla. However, in Chapter Two of White Wolf's Sins of the Blood, devoted to the subjects of autarkis, anarchs, and sect-swappers, the term autarkis is evidently used by both the Camarilla and the Sabbat to define unaligned Kindred. |
| − | One may become an Autarkis either voluntarily, by retreating from sect and clan politics entirely, or involuntarily, by being |
+ | One may become an Autarkis either voluntarily, by retreating from sect and clan politics entirely, or involuntarily, by being forcibly excommunicated by one's sect. |
Kindred from and loyal to an Independent clan are known as Independents. There is no such thing as an Independent Brujah, they are autarkis. |
Kindred from and loyal to an Independent clan are known as Independents. There is no such thing as an Independent Brujah, they are autarkis. |
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Revision as of 05:37, 9 October 2011
- Autarkis: From German Autarkie, from Greek autarkeia; Autarky: Self-sufficient and independent
If a Caitiff is an individual without a clan, an Autarkis is an individual without a sect. Since most clans are a combination of cultural, political, and hereditary ties, to be labeled Autarkis, thus not belonging to the sect of the clans, may entail being labeled a Caitiff, but not necessarily. Becoming an autarkis does not change the blood of the Kindred, but severs the social political ties with the clan proper.
The Encyclopaedia Vampyrica defines an Autarkis as "A Kindred refusing to be part of Cainite Society and to recognize a prince's domain." This definition supports the interpretation that the term may be a Camarilla exclusive term to describe non-Camarilla. However, in Chapter Two of White Wolf's Sins of the Blood, devoted to the subjects of autarkis, anarchs, and sect-swappers, the term autarkis is evidently used by both the Camarilla and the Sabbat to define unaligned Kindred.
One may become an Autarkis either voluntarily, by retreating from sect and clan politics entirely, or involuntarily, by being forcibly excommunicated by one's sect.
Kindred from and loyal to an Independent clan are known as Independents. There is no such thing as an Independent Brujah, they are autarkis.
It is important to note that being an Autarkis does not make one an Anarch, as although the Anarchs derive their name from the root word Anarchy, the Anarchs do not share any unifying political ideology, but rather a philosophy of egalitarianism. If there were any position more vulnerable than being a Caitiff, it would be being an Autarkis.
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