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(OSV) began as a small collective of indi-

viduals from a mix of spiritual traditions who obtained fangs from SABRETOOTH™ in Gotham Halo. The ritual of making fangs allowed personal interactions with and connections to each individual. At this time fangs were one of the symbols employed by like-minded individuals involved in Vampyrism when networking with each other. What made those who would eventually be the seeds of the OSV stand out amongst these fang clients is that they were unified in having a more spiritual approach to Vampyrism. One of these clients who offered a tremendous influence and guidance was the late and now Ascended Magister Dimitri. His vampyre-pagan coven all obtained fangs and became the nucleus of the origins of the Strigoi Vii movement, which inspired Sebastiaan to found the coven of Sahjaza with Goddess Rosemary. In fact, the very term Strigoi Vii was brought to the attention of The Family by Magister Dimitri, who claimed Slavic lineage from the Balkans in Eastern Europe.

Eventually a convergence of individuals from diverse traditions and perspectives came together to painstakingly test and experiment with many various philosophies and esoteric systems. Over time, individuals in this group each individually verified the reality of Communion and the Strigoi Morte, as well as many other aspects of the Corporeal and subtle realities.This movement formed the foundations of what is now the system of Strigoi Vii, as outlined within the book you are now reading.

Today, the OSV stands as the Outer Court of the Synod, and membership is strictly by invite only, and of such secrecy that some claim the OSV and the Synod many not even exist. Every invitee must have a personal invitation from the Synod. Invitations are presented discretely and secretly, and it is considered a great honor amongst The Strigoi Vii to be invited into this exclusive order of The Family. Such invitations are reserved only for the most dedicated and exceptional role-models who are generally Traditionalist Strigoi Vii. The vast majority of members are anonymous and very private about their affiliation, as the OSV is a secret society