The Horde

"In the first chaos of the Lore, a brotherhood of vampires dominated, by relying on their cold nature, worship of logic, and absence of mercy. They sprang from the harsh steppes of Dacia and migrated to Russia, though some say a secret enclave, the Daci, live in Dacia still."

Their ranks are comprised of the Fallen.Enemies of most factions in the Lore.

The Forbearers

"... his crown stolen, Kristoff, the rightful Horde king, stalked the battlefields of antiquity seeking the strongest, most valiant human warriors as they died, earning him the name of Gravewalker. He offered eternal life in exchange for eternal fealty to him and his growing army."

An army of vampires consisting of turned humans, who do not drink blood directly from the flesh, unless from an immortal Bride.Kristoff was raised as a human and then lived among them. He and his army know little of the Lore.Enemies of the Horde.

The Demonarchies

"The demons are as varied as the bands of man... ."

A collection of demon dynasties. Some kingdoms ally with the Horde.Most demon breeds can trace like vampires. Some breeds are bound to obey summonses.A demon must have intercourse with a potential mate to ascertain if she's truly his—a process known as attempting.

The House of Witches

"... immortal possessors of magickal talents, practitioners of good and evil."

Mystickal mercenaries who sell their spells.Strictly forbidden to create personal wealth or grant immortality.Separated into five castes: warrior, healer, enchantress, conjurer, and seeress.The only witch known to possess the powers of all five castes is Mariketa the Awaited.