Via Yasaq, commonly known as the Road of the Yasa, was a Road of the vampires of the Steppe, specifically of the Anda. It recalled many of the traditions of yasa ("warrior-brotherhoods") among the Mongols. Followers of the Road of the Yasa were called Barbarians among Westerners.
Overview[]
The main teachings of the Road were that those who settled down are weak and deserving of being plundered by the strong. Protection of one's blood relatives, be they Kindred or kine, was also praised among the followers of the Road. Special protection was levied to one's anda, or "blood-brother", a tradition among the Mongols that Cainites often enhanced with a willing blood bond of both parties.
Although personal honor was a paramount for the followers of the Road, honor on the battlefield was seen as weakening oneself. A Barbarian fought to survive and would use every method he had available.
Hierarchy of Sins[]
| Via Yasaq ("Road of the Yasa") | |
| Rating | Moral Guideline |
|---|---|
| 10 | Ignoring an insult. |
| 9 | Insulting another undeservedly. |
| 8 | Lying to one who has proven himself honest. |
| 7 | Abusing your herd. |
| 6 | Showing mercy to one who has not submitted. |
| 5 | Losing a battle due to pride. |
| 4 | Harming family, anda, herd, or allies while in frenzy. |
| 3 | Disobeying the order of your noyan. |
| 2 | Betraying your family. |
| 1 | Betraying your anda. |
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