Monarchs are the leaders for each of the vampire dynasties; when they speak, the dynasty falls in line. Monarchs represent the dynasty in all dealings with Cabal, which is ruled through a council formed by the five monarchs.
The current monarchs are:
- Isabella Ravingham; monarch of the Bathory dynasty
- Niklaus Lonescu, monarch of the de Morieve dynasty
- Charadine, monarch of the Lilith dynasty
- Pandora Rosewood, monarch of the Orlock dynasty
- Styx, monarch of the Tepes dynasty
The monarchs are responsible for controlling their dynasty, leading the initiation rituals for accepting new members and crowning the heir of the dynasty.
The title of monarch is bestowed upon the heir of the dynasty when the existing monarch steps down. Heirs are chosen by the monarch, but the title is not permanent, as monarchs can choose a different appointee if the heir is found wanting.
It is worth noting that although they are powerful vampires, the monarchs are not the founders of the dynasties, but merely the current rulers. The monarchs were once heirs themselves and may have gained their title through loyalty, guile or deceit.
Note that the current monarchs are portrayed by non-player characters (NPCs).
