Ethics of this Path

Search for the history of Caine. Learn from hisactions.
Develop your willpower and predatory instinct. The Beast, like the rest of the vampiric form, may be mastered.
Take the vitae of the unworthy so that you may become closer to Caine. Temper this accrual with an understanding of your own potential so that you do not take the Curse for granted.
Adapt to the needs of your new condition, cast aside your lost Humanity.
Study your abilities and the abilities of Caine to discover what belongs within you. Examine the limits and meanings of vampirism.

Current Practices
This Path appeals to some of the most introspective and reflective vampires, but all Sabbat subscribe to parts of the theory. Followers focus on personal growth, but also lead missions to garner hidden knowledge and powerful elder vitae. Additionally, many of this Path's students often oversee and participate in rituals and plays celebrating the history of vampirism. Noddists are loath to Embrace randomly, instead choosing recruits from promising mortals.

Recently, many have eschewed scholarship in favor of traveling, experiencing the world and emulating Caine's wanderings. Many of these 'adventurous' Noddists travel the globe to chase bits of information and experience the variety of vampiric existence.

Following the Path
Vampires that follow this path should always seek information regarding the vampiric condition, through experience, personal growth, and the pursuit of occult lore. Diablerie, development of Disciplines, and self-mastery are all valid means of refining the vampiric form. Noddists rarely engage in politics, choosing instead to acquire new information and experiences.

They often serve as priests who lead vampires to seek awareness and development of their undead condition. Those on this Path often lead by example, embracing their monstrous natures and strivign to attune themselves to their differences from humans, then helping other vampires to do the same. They do not hesitate to share their insights, so that all vampires have the opportunity to become closer to Cain, though they hoard dangerous secrets to prevent misuse.

Common abilities: Vampires who adhere to the Path of Caine are studious and philosophical. Followers primarily favor Knowledges, especially occult, but they are expected to be capable of developing the vampiric form to its greatest potential.