World's Clash

A Brief History of the Kane Clan

--taken from Vampires, A History

"Vampires are, indeed, very interesting creatures. They feed on both Wizarding and Muggle kind without prejudice. However, like most things, there are facts and fictions about them. Most of what Muggles perceive as myth--aside from the fact that they believe vampires in general are myths--is actually true. A stake through the heart and/or cutting off their head will most certainly kill the vampire. They cannot step foot in direct sunlight. They dislike garlic--though they do not fear it, this is a common misconception. The belief about sleeping in coffins is determined by the preference of the vampire. They also have many powers attributed to them, mindspeak--the ability to speak mind-to-mind with another person--and flying are among those most commonly practiced.

"Most vampires belong to a clan, a close group of vampires all interconnected somehow. And these clans, in turn, deal with the Wizarding world on a nightly basis. In fact, many laws exist to keep the vampire clans in line and from harming wizards and muggles alike. (See Dracula's Fiasco, page 346). However, for the most part, vampires just like to be left alone. Among these clans is perhaps the most interesting, the Kane Clan. In this clan alone, there is much to discuss, for they have broken the Wizarding laws more than any other.

"A little known fact is that the vampire race is just as populous, if not more than, as the Wizarding race. And like Wizarding kind and even Muggle kind, they too have their "heroes" and famous figures. Two such figures come from Kane Clan. Tobias and Tariq.

"Tobias is responsible for siring--the act of turning one being into a vampire--Tariq. Not much is known about either vampire before their turning, but it is suspected that Tobias at least may have had a wife and even a child beforehand. Tobias is one of the more reserved vampires. He does not like to draw attention to himself and is often the one others of the Kane Clan of vampires go to for advice, even though he is far from being the oldest in the clan. He is also known to have been the former leader of the Listeners, and off-set group from the Watcher's council which trains the vampire Slayer. Rumor has it that the Listeners can still contact him, if necessary. However, this has never been proven or commented upon.

"Then there is the matter of Tariq, one of the youngest of the Kane Clan and the most unruly. Where most vampires keep to themselves or the shadows, Tariq seems to have been created to torment both Wizarding and Muggle kind. For many years, after he was sired, Tariq prided himself on killing as many wizards, witches, and Muggles as he could...just to get his name in the papers. It is suspected that Tobias finally calmed Tariq down.

"Though these two names are still famous, many wonder what has become of them. Not much has been heard from either since the Priest Massacre of Tariq back in 1955."