The Severed Hand

Domains: Financial District.

Color: Green

Symbol: Hand of Glory

Spheres of Influence: Finance, Legal, Politics, Bureaucracy

Factions: Anarchs, Ex-Sabbat.

Clans: All clans are allowed in the Krewe, but high clans and socially inclined kindred usually make The Severed Hand their home.

Purpose: The Severed Hand are widely considered to be the de-facto lead pack in Montreal. Not only are they led by the Baron, Ezekiel, but they also have a firm grip on local politicians and the political spheres in general. They are the puppeteers who pull the strings behind the scene and ensure that the city officials dance to the Barony's tune.

The Severed Hand was formed by Ezekiel, after he and the other now ex-Sabbat members of Montreal decided to turn their back on their former sect and struck a deal with the Anarchs of the East Coast to seize the city of Montreal for themselves. The name of the pack was chosen to symbolize the severance of all ties to the Black Hand, or as Ezekiel puts it, a final fuck off to the sect that he felt led them astray for so long. At first, the Severed Hand was not a pack, but consisted of the entire population of Montreal's kindred; a mish-mash of ex-Sabbat, Anarchs and hopeful Unbound, attempting desperately to regain control of a city that had been left in shambles for so long by the Sabbat.

As the local Kindred's efforts began to bear fruit after the Sabbat's exile to the middle east, whispers of a potential Camarilla incursion began to spread. It quickly became clear that the city needed structure. And thus, the Severed Hand splintered; the Eyes of Argus and the Keepers of the Gate were born from it's bowels. The Barony was established with Ezekiel as it's leader and the Severed Hand became the political arm of the local Senate.

Vinculum
Old habits die hard, as they say. Once a month, members of the Severed Hand are expected to participate in the Vinculum where the pack's collective Vitae is spilled into a large ornate cup. Its content is then shared by all members in order to create a collective bond, ensuring the loyalty and transparency of their membership. While a bit controversial, this rite has proven to be a boon for the kindred of the Barony, as it has helped members of the pack to show a united front.

Giving Back
It is very important within the culture of the Severed Hand to remember to give back to the community in some way. Whether that is out of the kindness of their dead hearts, to atone for past sins, or to attempt to stave off the beast and cling to their fading humanity is unclear. Most of the members of the pack are expected to pick a cause to sponsor from the shadows. This is often achieved through political proxies, ensuring that their puppets cultivate a positive public image. In turn, these initiatives often help to cultivate the herds and influences of the pack.

More to come
More to come.

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