The Top Ten Vampires of Clan Salubri

[@user-qd9rg3wy2n]

Salubri the saints who were demonized by the wicked mages and betrayed by their allies I love this clan since it allows to play a compassionate vampire and be a small ray of light in the world of darkness

[@toffeecrisp2146]

I think that is exactly why some people hate them. That they seem so obviously good, makes them stick out amidst the other clans. I personally like the salubri. I like the lore that states, Saulot is redemptive, but I also like the lore that says, some Salubri, really were soul eating monsters, or maniacal murderers, pretending to he saints.

[@user-qd9rg3wy2n]

@@toffeecrisp2146 well there definitely are such Salubri every clan has bad apples and Antitribu but as a whole they are great

[@uselessfamiliar]

Exactly why I like and play them

[@Nyrufa]

It's actually kind of mind boggling that the Salubri were loved by everybody, and then their public image did a complete 180 when the Tremere (often described as being the least trusted clan) told everyone they were soul sucking demon worshipers!

[@mysmartphonechannel]

​@@NyrufaIs it? Envy is huge. And people in positions of power do not like naturally popular people as they are a threat to them. This happens irl all the time.

[@readeroftheelderscrolls]

I've played three chronicles with my Salubri, one in 1205, another in 1453 and the last was a Gehenna game. The quiet healer that witnessed her clanmates being betrayed, hunted down and killed, and so she became so angry and vengeful that she decided to go full Warrior caste mode. And only three centuries later she finally calmed down and saw that trying to spill more Tremere blood doesn't really make the pain any less, but instead it made her more susceptible to the Beast... So she decided to return to the way of the Healer, picking up the sword only in case of absolute necessity. Still, when she hunted a demon-worshipper, she was almost killed and fell into torpor for three centuries more, only to be woken up in the Final Nights. (There was also that WHAT A TWIST moment, when the coterie met Saulot posessing Tremere's body and Ahab by his side, so we found out that Saulot had indeed created Baali and couldn't care less about his three-eyed progeny; she managed to kill Ahab, but you can imagine the breakdown that followed). Still, after all that shit she mustered enough determination to carry on the legacy of the clan that might've never been needed by anybody, even by their own creator, but should that matter at all? The world is full of darkness and suffering, so *someone* has to do the job of healing and purging anyways. No matter how it hurts. Ah, the memories.

[@IamnumberXIII]

That's a beautiful story

[@Posturtle]

In an upcoming Victorian Vampire campaign, I've hidden a Salubri Transcendentalist pretending to be a Toreador hermit on the outskirts of town.

[@andresuzart2766]

Surprised there are 10 salubri for the ranking

[@editedforprivacy207]

Not in modern nights apparently

[@stevesmith9617]

@@editedforprivacy207 I'd wonder if there were 50 left

[@40KWill]

It always felt like Pcs account for most of the clan

[@arisumego]

Lol

[@KuLaydMahn]

I agree with the assessment the end, that the Salubri we're just there to demonstrate how ruthless the Tremere are, and making them the only clan that is essentially "good" really rubs the salt in. Tbf, you can make a similar claim about the Cappadocians too. I really like the evolution of Saulots lore, too. The implication that he wasn't what he seemed, that he might have been the progenitor to the Baali as well. And then in 5e they totally spelled it out that Saulot baited and bettered Tremere. But for what? Did he take over Tremere from the start or did it take some time for Saulot to reassert himself and take over? I mean, as a powerful and old Mage, Tremere would've had tremendous willpower himself so maybe even Saulot would've struggled to overcome it. Or did Saulot actually decide he wasn't satisfied with Clan Salubri and wanted to wipe them out and start over?

[@editedforprivacy207]

I forgot which scenrio it was but its was from vamp the masquerade where one of the other options was “the eldest” 3rd gen came and ate the world to go beyond caine. There was the scenerio where saulot has taken over Tremere’s body and tremere was forced to bond his consciousness to his female disciple and childre.

[@ExeErdna]

Honestly having 3 eyes is too much of a tell when you have all the forces in this universe. If this was Saulot future proofing he might be one of the smartest in the setting.

[@ssjjshawn]

Saulot allowed himself to be diabloarzed to counter Merket/Tzimisce when he would attempt to take over Tremere's body to cast the ritual Meerlinda's been working on to command all of Humanity using the true name of Humanity found in our DNA. And since Vampires are still at the end of the day, no matter how much they bitch whine moan and see themselves as better, human. Or at least have Human DNA. Tremere was going to use the spell to end Gehenna by telling all the Vampires (except him and the other ritual casters) to take a sunbath. Tzimisce takes over and says "be of me" then Saulot counters and helps the party be able to beat Merket.

[@VallornDeathblade]

Mahtiel and Rothriel's story is a real heartbreaking tragedy, as is her fate as a heartbroken shell of her former self haunting the place where he fell.

[@whitneymohrhauser8753]

Saulot also really aware what Tremere was really about. I believe Saulot wanted Tremere was going diabloriaze him and he counted on it. Saulot will take the clan Tremere over as his own.

[@truesalubriseraphiel8227]

I do have to correct one thing you stated, The Tremere(worthless usurpers) were baited by Saulot himself, he allow this. This is why he’s a betrayer

[@lazarofstygia2241]

There are... differing interpretations of Saulot's true character and goals.

[@toffeecrisp2146]

@@lazarofstygia2241 indeed, in earlier editions he was portrayed as the only, mostly benevolent, Antedeluvians. In later editions, I think it was decided that such was not in keeping with the character or themes of WoD and Vampire in particular. Thus Salout became alot murkier in intent and character. Some of the murk had already been there, but it was dialled up significantly. To white wolfs credit, they left ambiguity enough, that he could be read either way. I like going with a Salout, who is mostly well intentioned but prone to bouts of extreme cruelty and bad judgement, to offset his otherwise, wise and knowledgeable nature.

[@RichardTuckman]

Worthless usurpers you say, but Tremere persist into the final nights, while Salubri faded into extinction and irrelevance long ago!

[@truesalubriseraphiel8227]

@@RichardTuckman The Salubri never left nor are we extinct! It was Saulot’s plan from the start to have the filthy mages feed on him. Thus he was able to better learn and absorb all the knowledge needed, with the added bonus of dominating that animal known as “the eldest”. Now he processes more powers than any Antediluvian in existence. Truly our Dark Father(Cain) once again deems The Salubri as his most loved

[@KuLaydMahn]

@@truesalubriseraphiel8227 Yeah, but... Didn't Saulot/Tremere get killed by the Second Inquisition in Vienna? I know it's been implied, but I'd like it 8f Saulot survived the attack somehow

[@Easytoran]

So if you are playing Demon these are the vamps that will be the main antongonist since they hunt demons spesificly. Cool, good to know.

[@brittanybecker170]

I so want there to be a Brony/Pegasister demon hunter Salubri now....

[@KuLaydMahn]

I think it might depend on the demon, really. The ones the Salubri seem worried about are more of the Cosmic Horror type, or at least that's how it seems to me. But you know, there're always zealots that don't make distinctions.

[@ssjjshawn]

Lasombra with Abyss Mysticism, Tzimisce with Koldunic Sorcery, and Tremere Thaumaturgy are usually the 3 clans and 3 disciplines who mostly work as Demon Hunters

[@Easytoran]

@@ssjjshawn Thank you

[@gaarajeffri1512]

Mokur Story honestly scares me, Like father like son but to me soulut is the wiset and manipulative with astonishing power so his plans to me are horrifying. I believe they both would return but not with vengeance, but with absolute control over the inner circle and soon the ivory tower 😰

[@whitneymohrhauser8753]

Me too. There something far darker than Tremere with Saulot.

[@cBake0]

@@whitneymohrhauser8753 I like this take, think I'll use it on my salubri player to mix things up

[@uselessfamiliar]

Thanks for giving my favorite clan some attention.

[@andrewbennett1062]

I always figured the Baali came from Saulot. Maybe accidentally. But would explain the claims made by Tremre, and the fury at the Baali. Then as Saulot is Caines favorite maybe a blood bond there would explain Baali ability to convert clans

[@skeletonking4119]

The saddest clans

[@lazarofstygia2241]

The World of Darkness where the good guys die and the bad guys are pretty much guaranteed to win.

[@truesalubriseraphiel8227]

We never went away, just re-evaluated the way we did things. If you need proof, ask yourself how the second inquisition came upon the Tremere.

[@mathiasikit]

@@truesalubriseraphiel8227 Instagram?

[@truesalubriseraphiel8227]

Math Robitaille amusing but no, many could say that the church owed a favor to The Salubri

[@fastgav]

So what are you going to do after the Baali? Are you going to go into bloodlines or something else? I've really enjoyed these videos thoroughly.

[@lazarofstygia2241]

I've got some new videos coming after the Baali. I'll be branching out into some other White Wolf games.

[@thenameless2379]

They're such loving and Honorable Vampires. I love them. 💜

[@RichardTuckman]

Hell yea, anime waifu clan

[@BlueBedouin]

This video makes me have hatred to the Tremere similar to that Gargoyle in VTMB.

[@VenomousHigh]

I'm surprised you didn't have that hatred before. There are a *lot* of reasons to despise the Tremere based on the lore surrounding them, even more so than the majority of the other clans.

[@KuLaydMahn]

Yeah, the Tremere are some real assholes.

[@Samael16661]

Hey Lazar, I just want so say I've been binge listening to these videos multiple times over. I'm writing my own VtM campaign for my hometown Hannover, Germany, and been making histograms and all kinds of stuff including all the kinds of factions you included. Do you think a Salubri could be an important part of the campaign? They're kind of my favourite clan. Thanks

[@lazarofstygia2241]

Absolutely. They would probably have to conceal their true bloodline from others (Salubri pretending to be another clan) but it is doable.

[@nateperkins9860]

It depends on what you are doing, depending on the setting there could be one or two maybe openly, but likely posing as other clans.

[@cosmoshunters7674]

Odd question but did anyone notice some of these are names of archangels?

[@toffeecrisp2146]

Warrior Salubri, go through a ritual as part of the Code of Samael, at the zenith of the ritual, they either perish or are greeted by an angel (or a vision of one) that gives them a new, angelic name. This is the name they continue their unlife with.

[@RoyalMudcrab]

As the previous poster said, just to add that ir is called the Blooding.

[@Caiowars20]

very nice video, keep it up with the good work

[@monkshoodable]

Dark Ages Clanbook: Salubri has a good amount of info

[@ragnar40kblackmain]

The thumbnail art is actually from a game called Star Ocean 2 the second story. I think. She is not a vampire at all but a three eyed alien.

[@TheKagar]

Thank you for upload :)

[@dragowolfx]

golconda is prounced golkunda localy a place known for diamond mines gol means round or circle kunda means tub

[@nagibrich1270]

mathiel story is pretty sad she'll never have a closure

[@Babidi111]

- Is this a clan you can play in most games or are they typically too rare and kind for settings?

[@nateperkins9860]

Really depends on the ST

[@sagreroart1090]

They literally have 3 eyes?

[@AlexKrossLore]

Yes

[@lazarofstygia2241]

Yes, once they get that second dot of Obeah/Valeren.

[@teatrumyslurpg]

Oh it's the 6666 view, feeling special. :D

[@imonke5303]

u using fable 3 music?

[@georgemarsden4226]

5:55 or there could be some true brujha that for some unknown reason summoned him from the past and he could have them sired that other childre. If your going to theorise make it interesting.

[@ryanrizzo4869]

If you're going to criticize, at least make it interesting. ;)

[@jsly621]

Mmmm… Diet of Olives.

[@Ghostguy693]

3:09 Not to be _that_ guy, but it's pronounced "Broo-hah".

[@madteachernumber8425]

who the hell wrote this. a purified clan only from arabs. i think that guy who wrote blood line

[@nateperkins9860]

Who said they were only Arabs? What is wrong about purified Arabs? What is wrong with the guy who wrote bloodlines?

[@madteachernumber8425]

@@nateperkins9860 nothing is wrong but it appeaard to me as saying a whole Country is just arabs. there must be also someone els from other etnicities too. am i right?

[@nateperkins9860]

@@madteachernumber8425 I can’t tell if you meant to say country or if that was meant to be clan

[@toffeecrisp2146]

@@madteachernumber8425 it owes this fact largely to the clan reaching it's zenith, in terms of numbers and fame, during the medieval era, in the holy lands. It is worth remembering (and is illustrated in medieval chronicles) that the middle East wasn't homogenous in terms of culture, language or religion at the time when the Salubri were most prominent there. And it was in the middle east that we find the greatest concentration of Salubri, because it is there we find the most Baali, the most Dcotors and educated medical practitioners, some of the most influential theologians and thinkers. All of these things were important to various branches of the Salubri, not to mention many Salubri would travel east, in emulation of Salout, in search of wisdom and Golconda. As such, many Salubri would have names that sound Arabic or middle Eastern. That doesn't mean they were Arabs or Muslim. But quite a few would have been. Just as many would have been Christian.

[@madteachernumber8425]

@@nateperkins9860 country

[@arisumego]

Fable 3 theme is a very left field choice but extremely fitting