Ecumenical Council Verdicts

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2013

  • Should Bishops and Archbishops oversee the election of Priests?
    • Yes
  • How can Monomacy be called?
    • Face to Face Only
  • Should the Path of Bones be declared heretical?
    • Yes
  • Are the Keys of Solomon Heretical?
    • No, to be overseen by the Inquisition and no new diabloists are allowed
  • Shall the Path of Harmony remain Heretical?
    • Yes
  • Should a school for priests be built?
    • Yes
  • Shall Pack Priests still be chosen by the Ducti?
    • Yes
  • Are the Roads of Enlightenment heretical?
    • Yes

2014

  • The signing of the Sao Paolo Accord
  • Start of the 4th Sabbat Civil War

2015

  • Who shall be named as Regent of the Sabbat?
    • Count Radu of Bistri
  • Is Diabloism heresy and Illegal?
    • Yes
  • Who is to be named as Cardinal of the Nomads?
    • Samuel Vansant
  • Who is to be named Cardinal of the Midwest United Stated?
    • Warren Van Kirk
  • Shall the 4th Sabbat Civil War end?
    • Yes
  • Shall the Montreal Accord be Signed?
    • Yes
  • Shall the Keys of Solomon be Killed?
    • Yes
  • Shall the Conspiracy of Caeser be investigated?
    • Yes
  • Shall the Sabbat Faction known as the Milianists be officially recognized?
    • Not until such time as a members of the Consistory joins them
  • Shall the Auctoritas Ritae of Palla Grande, Festivo, and the Binding be grouped together in the High Holidays Ritae?
    • Yes
  • Shall the Ignoblis Ritae of Contrition and Allegiance be elevated to Auctoritas status?
    • Yes

2016

  • Should the Path of Western Paradox be declared heretical?
    • No
  • Should the Inquisition expand their scope to combat the infernal outside of the Sabbat?
    • Yes
  • Can members of the Inquisition investigate members of the Black Hand?
    • No
  • Shall there be an addendum to the Code Milan to require the Sabbat Support the Inquisition as it does the Black Hand?
    • No, and may not be brought up again to the council for 10 years
  • Should the Convention of Fire be abolished?
    • No
  • Should the Sabbat's resources and efforts be spent primarily on destroying the Antediluvian?
    • Yes, but unclear which clan founder is priority
  • Are Vampire Vikings heretical?
    • No
  • Should there be limitations on the Inquisition's methods of investigations?
    • Tabled until the Watcher Inquisitors have proven themselves
  • Should the forcing of packless into packs be disallowed?
    • No
  • Should the Sabbat dissolve all positions above pack level?
    • No
  • Do any of the Ritae require clarification?
    • The Ritus of Contrition requires clarification.

2017

  • Should the Convention of Fire be dissolved?
    • No, and may not be brought to the council again
  • Should Sabbat Faction Leader be added to the Ecumenical Council?
    • No
  • Shall the Sabbat remove a Bishop and above ability to remove a Sabbat's initiated standing?
    • No
  • Which Antediluvian should the sabbat focus their efforts and who should lead that charge?
    • The Assamite Clan Founder, and lead by Frank Kennedy
  • Who should be the Cardinal of the Nomads?
    • Tabled until the Nomads present a candidate.
  • Is the Worship of Caine heretical?
    • The Cult known as the Cainite Hersey is heretical, veneration of Caine is not heresy.

2018

  • Can Bishops and Archbishops granting negative standing the Sabbat replace the negative standing granted by a Cardinal?
    • No, Cainites with negative standing from members of the consistory must have the support of at least 5 bishops or archbishops to petition to the consistory for its removal.
  • Shall the Roads of Enlightenment be Studied to determine if they are heresy?
    • Yes, to be overseen by the Ecclesiastical Faction
  • Do Pack Priests need to become Ordianed before becoming priests?
    • No
  • May members of the Black Hand become Templars and Paladins?
    • No
  • Shall a Cardinal of the Nomads be elected?
    • No
  • Shall the Sabbat Sign the Treaty of St. Mary's?
    • Tabled for one year of discussion and amendments.

2019

  • What is the status of review of the Roads of Enlightenment?
    • Report provided to the Regent and the Inquisition
  • Should the Path of Power and the Inner Voice be deemed heretical?
    • No
  • Should the Old Form of Creation Rites be made into an Ignoblis Ritae?
    • No
  • Shall the Sabbat cease all contact and relation with the Anarch Movement?
    • No
  • Shall the Sabbat sign the Treaty of St. Marys?
    • Yes
  • Is Voudnon Necromancy and Wanga Heretical?
    • No
  • Should several Sabbat Factions be consolidated into one faction?
    • Retracted
  • Who Shall lead the charge against the Assamite Clan Founder?
    • Melek
  • Should Converts be allowed to hold positions above pack ones?
    • Yes, they can
  • Should the Champions not be allowed for Monomacy?
    • Retracted
  • Should the Ignoblis Ritae of the Destruction Ritus be elevated to Auctoritas status?
    • No
  • Should the Sabbat assemble a Library of Lores?
    • Retracted

2022

  • A Delegation from the Bahari have petitioned the right to argue for sanctioned membership into the Sabbat.
    • This motion passed the Council. Response: The Consistory finds that any and all Vampires who would pledge to the cause of the Sabbat completely and fully are worth at least the chance to do so. As such the group known as the Lhaka, Baharists who claim to hold Caine and Lilith in equal respect with a desire to commit to our cause, shall receive the following. They will be permitted one years time, from this announcement, to prove themselves to the Sword of Caine. During which time each and every single prospective member will present themselves to the Inquisition for screening. Those who fail this screening will be purged, while those who pass will be considered Protected by the Consistory during the groups trial period. A formal debate will then be held at the next year's Ecumenical Council (or a second event if needed). One group will argue for their permission as members of the Sect and one group will argue against. We leave it to the Cainites of the Sword of Caine to formulate these groups. The Regent himself and a panel of peers will observe the Debate and decide on the fate of these Lhaka. Understand that the Consistories protection does not give these individuals freedom to operate without consequence. They should be treated as prospective recruits, but watched carefully. Abuses should be reported to the Inquisition immediately.
  • Are Brothers and Sisters required to participate in every Vaulderie? Are City wide vaulderies outside of the High Holidays hersey in attempts to enslave sabbat?
    • This motion failed to pass the Council. It is the opinion of the Council that to not participate in Vaulderie is not Heresy, but that you should alway participate with your Pack. There is no requirement to participate on the High Holidays or other such occasions.

Response: The Consistory finds that the Vaulderie is not a mandated ritae. That is to say, one need not participate in every vaulderie. It is expected that all Cainites vaulderie with their packs, and attend the ritae on High Holidays. Those who do not adhere to these observations, those who actively skirt or avoid the Vaulderie, or those who actively remain outside of the pack structure are to be scrutinized heavily, and are likely to draw the eye of the Inquisition personally.


  • Should Monomacy always be to the death and should Champions be allowed?
    • This motion passed the Council, but a clarification is in order due to the nature of the question. It is the Council's belief that Monomacy should indeed be to the death but Champions should NOT be allowed.

Response: The Consistory finds that the use of Champions and Intermediaries in the sacred Rite of Monomacy is outlawed. Additionally we find that Monomacy is the final arbiter of Sabbat Justice. A Monomacy called without seeking mediation or reconciliation first should be heavily scrutinized, and likely is the result of a failing priesthood or local clergy. It is the Consistories opinion that Monomacy should be to the death, but it is not mandated as such at this time.

  • The Anarchs continue to steal Sabbat secrets. Should we declare war upon them or what means should we address this?
    • This motion failed to pass the Council.

Response: The Consistory finds that this is a grave concern. Obtenebration, Vicissitude, Valaren, Sabbat Blood Magics, our Combination powers, and more are sacred to the Sabbat. To sell, trade, or give these things away are the grounds of Wild Hunts. All Consuls serving in their capacity should be looking into this matter. They should alert Clergy and the Black Hand to such things when they encounter or suspect them. All members of the Black Hand should actively be investigating and hunting down confirmed traitors.

  • Can you challenge someone to monomacy over items they have completed contrition on?
    • This motion failed to pass the Council.

Response: The Consistory finds that the completion of a properly performed Contrition is to be the end of the matter. The issue is resolved, the grievance is resolved, and to continue to bring it up is to spit on the Ritae itself. That said, for a Contrition to be performed honestly and earnestly, the contrite must refrain from engaging in said behavior or incident after the fact as well. If a Cainite reengages in such behavior, the Priest who performed the Contrion is within their rights to reevaluate their behavior, and declare the former Contrition as having been failed due to the contrite’s inability to learn from their mistakes.

  • Should all Blood Baths also be Vaulderies or remain optional?
    • The opinion is that they should be optional

Response: The Consistory finds that this should remain an option rule. However, it stresses that the ideal founded city involves a Bishop who is well connected to their packs, and packs who are well connected to their Bishop.

  • Is the Blood Feast only for Celebration purposes? i.e. is it heresy to perform a blood feast for battle.
    • This motion failed to pass the Council. It is the opinion of the Council that to use the Blood Feast for such is not Heresy.

Response: The Consistory finds that the Blood Bath is a celebratory ritae, not a tool to be used only for war. As such, using it expressly for combat is to be seen as Heretical.

  • Should only a Bishop or Higher be allowed to call a Wild Hunt?
    • This motion failed to pass Council. It is the opinion of the Council that the duty should still fall to Priests.
Response: The Consistory finds that Priests should be capable of calling the Wyld Hunt. However, to avoid poorly educated clergy causing a problem for the Sword of Caine, those of higher clerical stations within the Sabbat may cancel the Wyld Hunt called by those underneath them.
  • Should the Occult Underground still be required to register all Blood Magic users within the Sabbat?
    • This motion failed to pass the Council. It is the stance of the Council that this duty no longer falls to the Occult Underground.

Response: The Consistory finds that the Occult Underground need not monitor or record the Blood Magic within the Sabbat. The Consistory also finds that the Inquisition need not maintain a registry of their own. However, the Inquisition remains empowered to question Blood Sorcerers on the nature of their loyalties and the source of their Blood Magic.The Occult Underground will remain committed to assisting the Inquisition in this matter.

  • May the leadership of a diocese empower a true sabbat to act as an intermediary with other supernatural beings to establish a level of communication to maintain and enhance the strength and stability of the diocese and thus the Sword of Caine?
    • This motion passed in the eyes of the Council.

Response: The Consistory finds that the Silence of the Blood is intended to reflect on our dealings with Mortals and groups who would hunt us or detract from our struggle against Gehenna. We find that the position of Consul is to be empowered to also apply to other supernatural groups, though no additional status is to be held. Selling or trading in the secrets of the Sabbat, to anyone outside the Sect, remains a heretical offense.

  • Rescinding Previous Council Decision Regarding Roads, and Acknowledging Old Paths.
    • This motion failed to pass the Council.

Response: The Consistory finds that the concept and the growth of morality within the Sabbat has changed since the Sabbats founding. In conjunction with several factions and the Black Monastery, a list shall be provided of Paths and Roads deemed Heretical, Non-Heretical, and Apocrypha (questionable). The Inquisition is empowered to enforce this list, and question all those who may fall into any of its categories for possible heretical behavior.

  • Is the Code of Samiel heretical?
    • This motion passed the Council. It is their opinion that it is indeed Heresy to follow this Code.

Response: The Consistory finds the Code of Samiel and those who practice or have been treated with the Blooding, as Heretical to the Sabbat.

  • What should the sects recruitment tactics be for encouraging Cainities to join the Sabbat who are not part of it?
    • This motion passed the Council and as such recruitment tactics shall become a topic of great discussion by the Consistory.

Response: The Consistory finds that the efforts to recruit and establish fresh lines for the Sabbat is a vital topic. Two members of each and every faction of the Sabbat shall be elected from their peers, and sent to convene on the topic, with each Faction being permitted to put forth an agenda or plan for their method in accomplishing this task. This conversation will be held at the next Ecumenical Council, independent of the Council debate.

  • Should the Tzimisce be afforded the same benefits within the Sabbat as the Lasombra and other Clans who are permitted a measure of Positional Status simply for being the clan they are, for their efforts in founding the Sabbat.
    • This motion unanimously failed the Council.
Response: The Consistory finds that the idea of the Tzmisce being seen as equal in the eyes of the Sabbat is worth additional scrutiny. This topic shall remain open, and discussed at the next Ecumenical Council.

2023

  • On the topic of Embraced Changing Breeds
    • The Consistory's Verdict: The Consistory finds this proposal and its vote agreeable. We as a Sect should not traffic with the Changing Breeds, and while we often must do what must be done, embracing them, giving them status, bringing them into the Sword of Caine, should not be allowed.
  • On the topic of the Removal of the Honorary Status
    • The Consistory's Verdict: With the overwhelming support of this proposal, The Consistory can not help but be moved. Still, we of The Consistory believe it would be an understatement of the history of these Clans to simply remove the status. As such, we will change the way this status is recognized, from this night forth those clans shall instead be given the Reputational Status of Revolutionary, which shall take a place of any previously named status surrounding those clans' deeds and history within The Sword of Caine.
  • On the topic Dissolution of The Convention of Fire
    • The Consistory's Verdict: The Convention of Fire remains necessary as the threat of the Baali, the Infernal, and other such entities remains quite active. However, it may be time for this Convention to be revisited, or readdressed. We of The Consistory vote to keep the Convention of Fire ratified, but are asking that a more formal decision about how to move forward with it be brought forward to the next Ecumenical Council.
  • On the topic of the Dissolution of the Consul Position
    • The Consistory's Verdict: The Consistory can not help but continue to see the merits of the Consul position, but this ruling from Ecumenical Council likewise helps us see the risks of it. Having just this last Ecumenical Council, voted to increase the reach of the Consul, we can not in good faith then close it the year later. However, a decision has been reached. The Consistory sees that the position of Consul, shall not carry with it any additional status. Additionally, the position of Consul, appointed only by an Archbishop or Higher within the Clergy, shall require a purpose. That is to say, when a Consul is appointed, they will be given a task or a job to complete, and a time frame upon which it is to be completed. Upon the completion of such a task, the position and its protections and authorities are dissolved. Those who abuse this or seek to acquire a Consulship that has no parameters or timeline will find themselves quickly at odds with the Consistory and the mandate of this important work.
  • On the topic of Declaring the Giovanni Anathema
    • The Consistory's Verdict: It is rare for The Consistory to rule against the popular vote. Likewise it is rare for information about Clan Giovanni to be spread out amongst the Sword of Caine. With the appointment of Priscus Monsignor Uriah, of the Harbinger of Skulls Clan, they have taken it upon themselves to make one thing abundantly clear. Augustus Giovanni is not an Antediluvian. This topic is closed, and we will not be making Clan Giovanni an Anathema. If any wish to debate or engage in this topic, seek out Priscus Uriah, he has agreed to take on all discussions on this topic going forward.
  • On the topic of making Humanity eligible for status based on dedication to their morality
    • The Consistory's Verdict: The Consistory does not find Humanity to be a Path of Enlightenment or one of the Roads upon which we recently issued terms during the last Ecumenical Council. We do not see any reason to elevate it as such. However, there is something to be said for those who can maintain their Humanity securely within the face of our Sect without hindering the sect. As such, those who maintain a higher level of Humanity will be awarded the Reputational Status ‘Penitent’ so long as they remain at such a height. (Humanity 6+ as recognized by current OWBN Morality Bylaws)
  • On the topic of Recognizing Caine as the true Father
    • The Consistory's Verdict: While the Clergy chose to dismiss this topic, The Consistory asserts that Caine is already recognized as the Father of Cainites. There is no need to make any additional rulings.
  • On the topic of the Dissolution of the Moderates
    • The Consistory's Verdict: The Consistory recognizes that this motion did not pass the vote of the Clergy.
  • On the topic of the Dissolution and redistribution of the Order of Saint Blaise and the Ecclesiasticals
    • The Consistory's Verdict: The Consistory agrees with the Clergy's proposal to table this until the next Ecumenical Council where it will be given its own topic once again. This gives both factions the better part of a year to discuss what they wish to see done.
  • On the topic of the Dissolution and reorganization of the Occult Underground
    • The Consistory's Verdict: This motion was not passed by the Consistory. Further, The Consistory believes both the Occult Underground and the Ultra Conservative factions could do better to work in unison to the benefit of the Sword of Caine, and would ask that they work to see this done going forward.
  • On the topic of Nomad Representation and Respect
    • Note: The Clergy wished to remind the Nomadic that there was an open Cardinal position for the Nomadic, but there had been no nominations for this at the time of the Council.

Note: I, in my capacity as Regent of the Sword of Caine, have requested that Light, Warlord of the Crimson Horde, collect stories/grievances to air. Additionally, I, as Regent of the Sword of Caine, announced to the Nomads that if you have a grievance, to bring it to my office and I will find a way to resolve this. Those Nomads with comments or concerns may reach out to Paladin Dayana Bone' and Paladin Lewis. The Consistory's Verdict: This motion was not passed by the Consistory. Future Cardinal Joseph Pander will speak for the Nomads. If, with his aid, a proposal or terms can be drawn up that do not involve threats to the whole of the Sword of Caine and warrant the future Cardinal’s approval. A new docket item could be entered into future Ecumenical Councils.

Personal Note: The threats made to my person and the Sword by a founding Faction Head have not been forgotten and will be discussed going forward.

  • On the topic of the Heresy of the Angellis Ater
    • The Consistory's Verdict: The Consistory finds itself in agreement with the Ecumenical Council body. As such The Consistory will see this pass. Members of the Angellis Ater will find no safety within the Sword of Caine. Elevating them to Anathema would be to put them on par with the Antediluvians, which is not something The Consistory can agree to. Instead the Angellis should be seen as corrupting, dangerous, and threatening as any Baali, Infernalist, or servant of The Pit.
  • On the topic of the Lhaka
    • The Consistory's Verdict: The Consistory thanks the Clergy of the Ecumenical Council for not making it repeat itself. The Debate on the fate of the Lhaka shall take place as planned, and soon.
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