Priscus

A current list of Clan Prisci can be found on the Vampire Who's Who.

A Priscus (or Priscii in plural) is the informal leader of a clan within a Domain. This position is generally not an official one in the Prince's governmental structure: a Priscus is not appointed by the Prince. Rather the position arises organically within the political power structure of a given clan. A certain elder gains power and prestige, gathers and bestows favors and has the power to enforce her edicts upon others of her clan. Other clan members give her respect and fear her enough such that she becomes clan leader both de facto and, for all intents, at least within the clan, de jure.

Edge of Darkness' Requiem game has out of character expectations for Clan Prisci.

• Clan Prisci should be available in Court
• Clan Prisci should be the first point of contact for new player characters and Acknowledge them
• Clan Prisci are responsible for adjudicating the behavior of Clan members, and answerable to the Prince in this regard
• Clan Prisci are precluded from other Domain positions
• Clan Prisci are responsible for appointing a Whip to serve in their absence (and replace them, if necessary)