James Mannerly
James Mannerly was a priest of the Cult of Mithras during the Dark Ages. The cult venerated the ancient Methuselah lord of Britain, Mithras.
Biography
James is one of the younger Ventrue who have thrown their lot in with Mithras. After his Embrace, James quickly realized that the power structure of the Norman Cainite lords was settling into place and would ossify and remain the same for decades, if not centuries, leaving few places for an ambitious younger vampire to advance. But Mithras has promised the young Cainite a place in his new order, and James is in awe of the power and wisdom of his liege lord.
Never a particularly religious man in life, James has thrown himself wholeheartedly into his role in the Cult of Mithras, finding his faith in unlife. In addition to providing him with the opportunity to feed, the cult also speaks to James’s belief that soldiery is the highest calling of man and openly celebrates what he considers its virtues. He helps conduct rites for the cult near Dover and has attracted some converts to the faith.
References
- DAV: Ashen Cults, p. 46-47
- DA: Dark Ages: British Isles, p. 90-91
- DA: Right of Princes, p. 100