Primogen Council

Primogen is a term used to describe Camarilla officials that, at least in theory, serve as the representatives of their respective clans to the prince of a city ruled by the sect. The term is both singular and plural, and refers to both individual representatives and to the Primogen council as a whole.

As with many Camarilla offices, the Primogeniture predates the very existence of the sect, and was pretty common during the Dark Ages. Theoretically, a primogen is the oldest vampire of his clan, and serves as a representative and voice for the clan in city affairs. In general, the ruling vampires of the city value the Primogens and their opinions. They are called in to consult on decisions, and their recommendations carry great weight.

In the modern era, the officeholder is usually decided within the clan proper by voting, violence, or someone higher up giving the orders, rather than simply comparing ages. Primogen traditionally make up a council that is the second most powerful institution in the city after the Princedom.

The power of the primogen varies with the power of the vampires that make it up: in some cities they are a rubber stamp for the prince, while in other cities they manage all affairs.

New York's Primogen

• Nicodemus (Brujah)
• Rosa Hernández (Gangrel)
• Dr. Margaret Crowley (Malkavian)
• Khalid (Nosferatu)
• Portia Galanis (Toreador)
• Eugenio Estevez (Tremere)

Related Stations

• Cashmere, Herald
• Omar Fehr, Amicus Curiae
• Anatoli Petropoulos, Principal of Faith

Past Primogen

• Aisling Sturbridge — Promoted to High Regent of the Chantry of the Five Boroughs. ^2021-10-18

The Camarilla court of NYC is made up of the Prince, clan representatives, and several auxiliary roles.

Voting Records, circa 1986 CE

Lasombra Amnesty

Should select members of Clan Lasombra be permitted entrance to the NYC Camarilla? ^2020-07-21

Primogen		Clan	Vote
Dr. Margaret Crowley		Malkavian	NO ❌
Portia Galanis		Toreador	YES ✔
Rosa Hernández		Gangrel	YES ✔
Khalid		Nosferatu	YES ✔
Nicodemus		Brujah	NO ❌
Aisling Sturbridge		Tremere	NO ❌
Omar Fehr		The Ministry	YES ✔
Result: Members of Clan Lasombra shall be permitted to join the NYC Camarilla, on a case-by-case basis. To be eligible they must present a staked Sabbat elder as sacrifice. Though bound by the Traditions, no Lasombra shall hold domain or title within the Camarilla until deemed otherwise.

The Gargoyle Question

Given the evidence of a newly formulated Gargoyle Creation Ritae, should Regent Gurvich be censured for disregarding the Montmartre Pact? ^2021-09-07

Primogen		Clan	Vote
Dr. Margaret Crowley		Malkavian	YES ✔
Portia Galanis		Toreador	YES ✔
Rosa Hernández		Gangrel	YES ✔
Khalid		Nosferatu	YES ✔
Nicodemus		Brujah	YES ✔
Aisling Sturbridge		Tremere	YES ✔
Omar Fehr		The Ministry	YES ✔
Result: Regent Gurvich was found guilty, and a Blood Hunt was called on him. His chantry was liquidated and his domain, the Jewish Museum, was given to Clan Nosferatu as restitution. High Regent Wainwright protested, seeing this as a gross violation of Clan Tremere's autonomy — he was executed on the spot by Prince Cortés.

The Lupine Problem

Following warnings from, and attacks upon, local Gangrel, should the lupine population of NYC be dealt with by force? ^2022-03-21

Primogen		Clan	Vote
Dr. Margaret Crowley		Malkavian	NO ❌
Eugenio Estevez		Tremere	YES ✔
Portia Galanis		Toreador	YES ✔
Rosa Hernández		Gangrel	YES ✔
Khalid		Nosferatu	NO ❌
Nicodemus		Brujah	NO ❌
Omar Fehr		The Ministry	YES ✔
Result: The Lupine population had clearly become a problem that needed a remedy. Nicodemus' impassioned speech swayed the Council to try diplomacy first — if only to suss out weaknesses. It was agreed that the Player Coterie should use their knowledge of the Ghost Council to this end.

Cull the Thin-Bloods

An influx of unsanctioned childer has led to widespread poaching, the hastening spread of a blood pestilence, and potentially diablerie. Should the Traditions be enforced byway of mass Final Death? ^2022-11-28

Primogen		Clan	Vote
Dr. Margaret Crowley		Malkavian	YES ✔
Eugenio Estevez		Tremere	NO ❌
Portia Galanis		Toreador	YES ✔
Khalid		Nosferatu	YES ✔
Nicodemus		Brujah	NO ❌
Deirdre O'Connor		Gangrel	YES ✔
Omar Fehr		The Ministry	NO ❌
Result: With the Council in favor of — or at least apathetic toward — the Principal of Faith's plan, Prince Cortés tries to save face by placing all unathorized Kindred on the Red List for the proceeding 72 hours. The coterie with the most confirmed kills is to be awarded prime domain within Manhattan.