The Traditions are considered the inviolate rules of Kindred existence, and they have been the basis for all vampiric law since the time of Caine (according to the Camarilla). Most vampires follow them out of habit, whether because they are common sense suggestions or necessary for survival.

1. The Masquerade
Thou shalt not reveal thy true nature to those not of the Blood. Doing so shall renounce thy claims of the Blood.

2. The Domain
Thy domain is thy concern. All others owe thee respect within it. None may challenge thy word in thy Domain.

3. The Progeny
Thou shalt sire another one with permission of thine elder. If thou createst another without thine elder's leave, both thou and thy progeny shall be slain.

4. The Acounting
Those thou create are thine own childer. Until thy progeny shall be released, thou shalt command them in all things. Their sins are thine to endure.

5. Hospitality
Honor one another's domain. When thou comest to a foreign city, thou shalt present thyself to the one who ruleth there. Without the word of acceptance, thou art nothing.

6. Destruction
Thou are forbidden to destroy another of thy kind. The right of destruction belongeth only to thine elder. Only the eldest among thee shall call the blood hunt.