Sabbat Tittles

[Tami]

The Sabbat places a great deal of emphasis on Propriety and ritual. albeit in their own special way. In a practice similar to that of "other" religious orders, the sect has adopted a body of titles to indicate each soldier's place in the "army". Such titles are often honorifics, though some vain vampire of the sect claim titles far in excess of their actual accomplishments.Here are a few of the titles used by the sect, as well as their forms of address. While the titles themselves are universally male, the forms of address reflect the bearer's gender; female forms of address are given in parenthesis if the differ from masculine. Players and Storytellers are encouraged to create their own titles as well - it is more memorable to meet the Vicar of the Incarnadine Covenant than to meet the priest of yet another unnamed pack.



Regent - no similar title - addressed as Our Most Distinguished Excellency

Cardinal (Always associated with a specific region - similar titles: High Lord(Lady) - form of address His(Her) Excellency.

Priscus - Grand master (Mistress), Monsignor - form of address; Very Reverend Sir (Madam)

Archbishop(Always associated with a specific region) - Similar titles: Archdeacon, Father (Mother) Superior - form of address: His (Her) Excellency

Bishop (Always associated with a specific city) - similar titles; Deacon, High Father (Mother) - form of address; His (Her) Excellency

Templar/Paladin - similar titles: Lord(Lady) - forms of address Lord(Lady)

Ductus - Similar titles: Lord (Lady), Sergeant, Chief - forms of address - by title

Priest - Father(Mother), Master(Mistress), Minister - forms of address Reverend Sir(Madam)

Pack Member - no similar title - forms of address: None, though sometimes Brother(Sister)


Many young Sabbat disdain the use of titles and honorifics, believing them to be outdated relics of the former nights of aristocracy. Indeed, some of the more radical elder members of the sect agree - if the Sabbat opposes elder oppression, how can it, in good conscience, cling to sobriquets that imply distinction? Regardless, almost all the Sabbat know the titles and their proper forms of address; to remain ignorant is to risk embaressment.... or worse.