Prerequisites: Ordo Dracul Status •
Effect: Your character is not only a member of the Ordo Dracul, she’s sworn to serve one of its branches. When taking this Merit, choose to which faction she belongs (the Axe, the Dying Light, or Mysteries typically). She gains dots equal to her Covenant Status to split between the Mentor and Retainer Merits. These reflect teachers and wards within the faction. She can swap these Merits out between chapters, as she receives new assignments.
Sworn of the Axe must defend the sanctity of the Order’s secrets. They’re the soldiers and assassins expected to clean up any leaks. If a Dragon leaks knowledge of the Coils, they can expect a visit from the Sworn of the Axe.
Sworn of the Dying Light act as the research and development wing of the Ordo Dracul. The Sworn dedicate themselves to learning, teaching, and creating Coils.
Sworn of the Mysteries are the guiding hands of the Order as a whole. They make sweeping decisions determining the covenant’s political and social directions. They’re expected to know the affairs of all local chapter houses.
Drawback: Being Sworn is no easy task. It means being tied inexorably to the covenant, with deep and time-demanding responsibilities. Your character cannot go two full nights without devoting at least some time to covenant affairs, or she’ll be punished.