OOC - Cam Lore - Rules of Elysia

Mind's Eye Theater wrote:

The basic rules of the Elysium are simple, but are often modified slightly by a given Prince’s Courtesies (A Courtesy is a term for a Prince's rules for her domain)

• Elysium is considered neutral, sanctified ground separate from sect or politics.

• Violence of any kind is strictly forbidden upon Elysium grounds. (In some cities, the Courtesies extend this protection to include passage to or from Elysium.) This rule includes forcefully using disciplines, even gentle ones such as Dominate or Presence, upon other guests. Some Elysiums discourage the use of any disciplines, except to protect the Masquerade. (Note that the Nosferatu are often exempt from this rule in order to disguise their true appearance. Even when there is no danger to the Masquerade, they are encouraged to continue using Obfuscate to avoid disturbing the other guests.)

• The presence of Moon-beasts (werewolves), Wild Ones (fae), or those who have drunk the heart’s blood (diablerists) are forbidden.

• None may destroy art located within Elysium. (The definition of “art” has been expanded to include the artist on occasion, making the vampires of Clan Toreador some of the greatest proponents of Elysium.)

• All hunting is prohibited in the area surrounding an Elysium.

• The Elysium and its contents are sacrosanct and shall not be damaged.

• The Keeper’s word is law on these grounds, and she can traditionally punish or execute anyone who violates Elysium.

As we are going to have both an Elysium and a Keeper in the future, I thought it might be appropriate to review what that actually means. However, how this has to be interpreted for the Domain of Dallas is between the Prince and her Keeper. All of these rules are known by just about every vampire regardless of sect or clan. Elysium actually predates the Camarilla, and is recognized by Anarchs, Independents, and even some elder Sabbat (Although this is the exception).

Thank you for posting this... I thought about this the other day but it completely left my mind. I will do by best to get a lore chart posted soon.