Followers of the Ghede
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** 53% Caucasian, 28% Hispanic, 11% African-American, 6% Asian-American, 2% other | ** 53% Caucasian, 28% Hispanic, 11% African-American, 6% Asian-American, 2% other | ||
** 51% Christian, 23% Jewish, 20% Islamic, 6% other | ** 51% Christian, 23% Jewish, 20% Islamic, 6% other | ||
| - | * The group recruits through open lectures on voudoun, given by Samedi at | + | * The group recruits through open lectures on voudoun, given by Samedi at [[university| Argos University]]. |
| - | * Members have the ability to summon | + | * Members have the ability to summon loa to possess members. Most of those granted with possessions are in the upper echelons of the group. |
** Exceptions: | ** Exceptions: | ||
| - | *** | + | *** [[Maman Brigitte]], who is forcefully possessing [[Allison Halloway]] |
| - | *** | + | *** [[Legba]], who is in an almost-symbiotic relationship with [[Michael Smith]] |
| - | *** | + | *** [[Baron Samedi]], who is slowly being edged out of godhood by [[old man| Samael]] |
* The group harbors an unusual number of psychics and mediums; at least 80% have some kind of minor power. | * The group harbors an unusual number of psychics and mediums; at least 80% have some kind of minor power. | ||
| - | ** | + | ** [[Jenette Williams]] is the most powerful psychic not permanently tied to one of the loa. |
** Samael is the most powerful, having leeched many of Baron Samedi's powers. | ** Samael is the most powerful, having leeched many of Baron Samedi's powers. | ||
| - | * The group was created in 1877 by Samael to give him more power, so he could convince Samedi to "fuse" with him. In reality, he wants to | + | * The group was created in 1877 by Samael to give him more power, so he could convince Samedi to "fuse" with him. In reality, he wants to ''become'' Samedi. |
| - | * The cult is responsible for a number of seemingly-unrelated disappearances throughout | + | * The cult is responsible for a number of seemingly-unrelated disappearances throughout [[Argos]]. |
* The group practices human sacrifice. Cultists and kidnapped victims alike are used in such rituals. | * The group practices human sacrifice. Cultists and kidnapped victims alike are used in such rituals. | ||
* All cultists are given a [wikipedia:kris], namely used for sacrifice; it is also commonly used for self-protection. | * All cultists are given a [wikipedia:kris], namely used for sacrifice; it is also commonly used for self-protection. | ||
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** Black robed members are called neonates, and are the majority of members (90%) | ** Black robed members are called neonates, and are the majority of members (90%) | ||
** Red robed members are called lords, and make up most of the rest of the membership (9%) | ** Red robed members are called lords, and make up most of the rest of the membership (9%) | ||
| - | * A third class, unknown to outsiders, exists: the Darkness-Born. They wear purple robes, and lead rites when Samael or | + | * A third class, unknown to outsiders, exists: the Darkness-Born. They wear purple robes, and lead rites when Samael or [[Jacob Valentine| Jacob]] are unavailable (1% of members). They only wear the purple robes during ceremonies; otherwise, they wear red. |
Revision as of 19:51, 8 July 2007
Statistics:
- Approximately 200 members
- The average member is male, Caucasian, in his early-to-mid twenties, and has a bachelor's degree.
- Breakdown (in percentages):
- 63% male, 37% female
- 53% Caucasian, 28% Hispanic, 11% African-American, 6% Asian-American, 2% other
- 51% Christian, 23% Jewish, 20% Islamic, 6% other
- The group recruits through open lectures on voudoun, given by Samedi at Argos University.
- Members have the ability to summon loa to possess members. Most of those granted with possessions are in the upper echelons of the group.
- Exceptions:
- Maman Brigitte, who is forcefully possessing Allison Halloway
- Legba, who is in an almost-symbiotic relationship with Michael Smith
- Baron Samedi, who is slowly being edged out of godhood by Samael
- Exceptions:
- The group harbors an unusual number of psychics and mediums; at least 80% have some kind of minor power.
- Jenette Williams is the most powerful psychic not permanently tied to one of the loa.
- Samael is the most powerful, having leeched many of Baron Samedi's powers.
- The group was created in 1877 by Samael to give him more power, so he could convince Samedi to "fuse" with him. In reality, he wants to become Samedi.
- The cult is responsible for a number of seemingly-unrelated disappearances throughout Argos.
- The group practices human sacrifice. Cultists and kidnapped victims alike are used in such rituals.
- All cultists are given a [wikipedia:kris], namely used for sacrifice; it is also commonly used for self-protection.
- Technically, there are two classes of cult members:
- Black robed members are called neonates, and are the majority of members (90%)
- Red robed members are called lords, and make up most of the rest of the membership (9%)
- A third class, unknown to outsiders, exists: the Darkness-Born. They wear purple robes, and lead rites when Samael or Jacob are unavailable (1% of members). They only wear the purple robes during ceremonies; otherwise, they wear red.
