Thule

Thule can refer to several sects (or Sekte) of secretive, occultist groups. Thye are typically identified by their iconography and Vladacian worship. The Empire, while aware of their existence, has been unsuccessful in stamping out their existence for hundreds of years and some even whisper that is on purpose.

Vladacian Worship
The one thing that unites all the disperate members of Thule: Worship of the Vladacians. Granted, their beliefs are quite varried on what that exactly means. For some, it means prayers and sacrifices to Vladacian Spirits that they believe still roam the continent. For others, it means hastening their return. And still others believe it is their duty to become like the Gods-Who-Drink.

Sekte
There are three main Sekte (sects of Thule).


 * 1) Thanatos: Thanatosian occultists practice necromancy through dark rituals and bizare experimentations.
 * 2) Nostoi: Nostoi occultists desire more than anything that the Vladacians would return and take their "rightful" place as divine rulers. They are interested in structures, texts, and other artifacts that are connected to the Vladacians.
 * 3) Apothesis: Apothesian occultists are obsessed with becoming Vladacians themselves. Many settle for ritualistic Vampirism (becoming Strigoi), but most will settle for no less than achieving "true divinity."

Structure
Minor differences exist in different Sekte, but the basic heirachy typically remains in each.

Titles & Ranks

 * 1) Supreme Grand Dragon: The unquestioned, supereme priest of an Sekte. Only one Supreme Grand Dragon has ever been recorded by the Empire, and no name was ever attributed to her, but many believe she still exercises influence over Thule
 * 2) High Drake:
 * 3) Hydra: Leaders of localized Thule groups.
 * 4) Serpent: The 2nd in command or any local group.
 * 5) Caveo: A member of Thule

Magics
Aside from their worship practices, Thule is feared for their magical aptitude. It seems that Thule tends to recruit individuals who have a natural affinity for magic and spend most of their time either studying it or consuming forms or Lucid Magics therefore their use of magics typical confound even the most knowledgable on the subject.